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COP30: climate law changes mean NZ could retreat from its international obligations

As this year’s UN climate summit (COP30) gets underway in Belém, Brazil, the New Zealand delegation will be attending beneath a cloud of scepticism about the government’s seriousness in addressing carbon emissions.

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NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?

NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?

Following a brief dip during the COVID pandemic, aviation is back in a growth phase.

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Healthier, happier, fairer: new research shows major life benefits from decarbonising transport

Healthier, happier, fairer: new research shows major life benefits from decarbonising transport

With walking and cycling funding halved in the government’s recently released National Land Transport Programme, and a weaker transport emissions reduction plan, the potential health benefits of a low-carbon transport system have hit a real speed bump.

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Budget cuts to climate funding mean NZ may now struggle to meet its international obligations

With no new investment to combat climate change in last month’s budget, and a long list of cuts to climate and environment-related areas, the government risks damaging its global reputation.

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Rightwing NZ government accused of ‘war on nature’ as it takes axe to climate policies

Government of Christopher Luxon has made sweeping cuts to climate projects in its first budget, with no new significant environmental investments

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Methane target debate heats up

The conversation about climate ambition from our farming sector is one of fairness, achievability and economics, not of science.

Labour to consider 2.1 million hectares of native reforestation

Labour released the first ever climate-specific policy manifesto from a political party in New Zealand on Monday but not everything in the document was new.

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Surprise decision restores Climate Commission's legitimacy

Surprise decision restores Climate Commission's legitimacy

The Government unexpectedly announced on Tuesday evening that it would follow the Climate Change Commission's advice on the country's carbon market.

Māori foresters angry at 'destruction of value' in emissions trading scheme

Māori foresters angry at 'destruction of value' in emissions trading scheme

To make up for the shortfall of climate action the ETS creates, the Government will pay billions to someone overseas to plant trees for NZ to restrict us from doing the same, says Te Kapunga Dewes.

NZ’s gas problem: phasing out natural gas in homes demands affordable alternatives first

NZ’s gas problem: phasing out natural gas in homes demands affordable alternatives first

Do you have gas? It’s a personal question that may cause offence – and not always for the obvious reason. Because the way we choose to cook or heat our homes is increasingly becoming something of a sore point.

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Govt taken to court for ignoring Climate Commission on ETS

Govt taken to court for ignoring Climate Commission on ETS

A group of activist lawyers have filed a new major legal action against the Government for acting against the advice of the Climate Change Commission last year.

Climate Commission report: What you need to know

Climate Commission report: What you need to know

Our next climate target is at risk if we don’t speed up consenting of green projects, the Climate Change Commission has warned.

Veteran scientist kicks up over climate

Veteran scientist kicks up over climate

A knighted, nonagenarian scientist adds his voice to the call for a climate election in October.

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