Simon Watts
Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025
9th Dec 24, 11:49am
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Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025
Methane emissions targets may be lowered after panel scientists delivered a report looking at an alternative approach
4th Dec 24, 7:29pm
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Methane emissions targets may be lowered after panel scientists delivered a report looking at an alternative approach
Susan St John says the issue of whether the NZ Super Fund should pay tax is largely one of smoke and mirrors
18th Nov 24, 10:53am
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Susan St John says the issue of whether the NZ Super Fund should pay tax is largely one of smoke and mirrors
Government plans to review tax status of commercial charities and the NZ Super Fund but wants policy changes to be fiscally neutral
14th Nov 24, 5:00am
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Government plans to review tax status of commercial charities and the NZ Super Fund but wants policy changes to be fiscally neutral
Small steps are underway to pay other countries to help meet New Zealand's international climate change commitments
31st Oct 24, 10:31am
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Small steps are underway to pay other countries to help meet New Zealand's international climate change commitments
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In its climate inquiry findings report, the Finance and Expenditure Committee says there needs to be clear mandates for climate adaptation funding and responsibilities in the Government’s future adaptation framework as there’s still ‘who pays’ uncertainty
1st Oct 24, 1:45pm
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In its climate inquiry findings report, the Finance and Expenditure Committee says there needs to be clear mandates for climate adaptation funding and responsibilities in the Government’s future adaptation framework as there’s still ‘who pays’ uncertainty
The details of the government's new $27.5 million Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund
23rd Sep 24, 11:02am
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The details of the government's new $27.5 million Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund
Government and Centre for Sustainable Finance join forces to develop sustainable finance strategy to improve NZ’s global competitiveness and attract climate-focused investments
19th Sep 24, 7:11pm
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Government and Centre for Sustainable Finance join forces to develop sustainable finance strategy to improve NZ’s global competitiveness and attract climate-focused investments
Shaw sees climate solutions as top investment opportunity; Watts and Bishop highlight urgent infrastructure needs
29th Aug 24, 9:31am
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Shaw sees climate solutions as top investment opportunity; Watts and Bishop highlight urgent infrastructure needs
IAG says New Zealanders are less personally concerned about climate change than they were a year ago but more people are concerned about the impacts
5th Aug 24, 2:03pm
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IAG says New Zealanders are less personally concerned about climate change than they were a year ago but more people are concerned about the impacts
Federated Farmers tells government’s climate inquiry farmers need to ‘farm for a rainy day’
31st Jul 24, 3:29pm
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Federated Farmers tells government’s climate inquiry farmers need to ‘farm for a rainy day’
Who pays when it comes to climate adaptation is a distribution issue, according to the Reserve Bank
29th Jul 24, 3:07pm
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Who pays when it comes to climate adaptation is a distribution issue, according to the Reserve Bank
Climate risk expert says New Zealand needs a national flood adaptation platform to mitigate the rising costs and financial risks caused by floods
26th Jul 24, 10:03am
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Climate risk expert says New Zealand needs a national flood adaptation platform to mitigate the rising costs and financial risks caused by floods
Statistics NZ says greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.7% in the March quarter, the largest quarterly decrease since the agency started tracking emissions in 2010
23rd Jul 24, 12:23pm
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Statistics NZ says greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.7% in the March quarter, the largest quarterly decrease since the agency started tracking emissions in 2010
Government to limit the amount of new forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme
17th Jul 24, 7:16am
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Government to limit the amount of new forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme
Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
16th Jul 24, 12:57pm
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Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says he has asked Treasury to review financial and levy settings for natural hazards
1st Jul 24, 12:42pm
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Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says he has asked Treasury to review financial and levy settings for natural hazards
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Inland Revenue on when subdivisions are GST taxable activities, and the G20’s blueprint for taxing billionaires
1st Jul 24, 10:17am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Inland Revenue on when subdivisions are GST taxable activities, and the G20’s blueprint for taxing billionaires
Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
27th Jun 24, 5:32pm
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Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – The Minister of Finance hints at review of charitable tax exemption; Inland Revenue targets smaller liquor outlets; How effective marginal tax rates act as disincentives
23rd Jun 24, 3:54pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – The Minister of Finance hints at review of charitable tax exemption; Inland Revenue targets smaller liquor outlets; How effective marginal tax rates act as disincentives
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - the awkward discussion we’re not having. And Budget papers reveal how some could now have an effective tax rate of 128% - or even more
16th Jun 24, 5:13pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - the awkward discussion we’re not having. And Budget papers reveal how some could now have an effective tax rate of 128% - or even more
New Zealand’s biggest solar farm says the Government has given some ‘good signals’ around consenting to large energy projects
15th Jun 24, 9:30am
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New Zealand’s biggest solar farm says the Government has given some ‘good signals’ around consenting to large energy projects
Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list
13th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list
Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts
12th Jun 24, 10:22am
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Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts
Government delivers six year delay to on-farm emissions pricing, as promised during the election campaign
11th Jun 24, 12:57pm
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Government delivers six year delay to on-farm emissions pricing, as promised during the election campaign