National Climate Change Risk Assessment panel appointed
The Minister for Climate Change welcomes the Ministry for the Environment’s appointment of an expert panel to create the framework for New Zealand’s first National Climate Change Risk Assessment.
View ArticleRising greenhouse gas emissions show the need for action on climate change
New Zealand’s latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows emissions are on the rise, underscoring why the Government is taking action on climate change.
View ArticleEnvironment report reinforces need for Government’s plan
The Environment Aotearoa 2019 report released today shows why the Government’s plan to clean up our waterways and make New Zealand carbon-neutral is so crucial, Environment Minister David Parker said.
View ArticleProposed Emissions Trading Scheme improvements attract support
Submissions on improvements to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) show that there is broad support to make improvements to the scheme, says the Minister for Climate Change.
View ArticleStats Minister confirms funding for Census fix
Extra funding has been confirmed in this year’s Budget to fix issues arising from the 2018 Census and to ensure the next one is the best it can be, the Minister of Statistics announced today.
View ArticleLandmark climate change bill goes to Parliament
In March this year, tens of thousands of New Zealand school students went on strike to protest a lack of decisive action on climate change. We are acting now. The Zero Carbon Bill outlines our plan...
View ArticleLandmark climate change bill goes to Parliament
The Government is today delivering landmark action on climate change – the biggest challenge facing the world and New Zealand.
View ArticleClimate Change Minister and UN Secretary General discuss climate change issues
Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw, today met with United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, to discuss a range of global and regional climate change issues.
View ArticleLatest Emissions Trading Scheme reforms target transparency and compliance
The second set of improvements to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) have been announced to further encourage greenhouse gas emissions reductions and increase forestry planting, said the...
View ArticleClimate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill - speech at first reading
I move, that the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
View ArticleClimate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill passes first stage in...
The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament with near unanimous support.
View ArticleTransforming the economy
The Wellbeing Budget provides opportunities to grow and modernise New Zealand’s economy while ensuring a just transition to a low emissions future. We need to preserve and enhance our...
View ArticleCongratulations on Climate Leaders Coalition milestone
The Minister for Climate Change has congratulated New Zealand’s Climate Leaders Coalition on its milestone in now having signed up 100 members.
View ArticleHousehold emissions up from 2007-2017 shows need for action
The Minister for Climate Change is welcoming a Statistics New Zealand report on how emissions are tracking across the economy.
View ArticleConsensus reached on reducing agricultural emissions
The Government has reached an historic consensus with farming leaders to implement farm-level pricing of climate change emissions from the agriculture sector by 2025; signalling a strong commitment...
View ArticleGovernment welcomes Fonterra’s speedy moves away from coal
The Government has welcomed Fonterra’s commitment today to speed up its transition away from using coal.
View ArticleDeadline approaching for Climate Change Commission nominations
There is still time for people who want to play a critical role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate change action to put their names forward for the independent Climate Change Commission, says the...
View ArticleClimate Change Minister welcomes ambitious new pledge from Climate Leaders...
The Minister for Climate Change has welcomed a new and stronger pledge from the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with what’s needed to limit warming to no more...
View ArticleGovernment welcomes Danone investment in carbon neutral plant
The Government has welcomed Danone’s announcement today of a $40 million investment into making its Balclutha milk powder plant carbon neutral.
View ArticleCleaner options and opportunities are emerging for process heat
The Minister for Climate Change has welcomed today’s report from Transpower examining New Zealand’s future energy options.
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