Simon Watts
COP30: NZ’s lack of climate ambition undermines global goals and free-trade agreements, Nathan Cooper says
4th Nov 25, 9:17am
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COP30: NZ’s lack of climate ambition undermines global goals and free-trade agreements, Nathan Cooper says
As flood risk increases, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he’s focused on designing a rates capping system that enables councils to get ‘sufficient revenue’ for their role in helping to 'build out of our infrastructure deficit’
31st Oct 25, 11:21am
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As flood risk increases, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he’s focused on designing a rates capping system that enables councils to get ‘sufficient revenue’ for their role in helping to 'build out of our infrastructure deficit’
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the topic of who pays for climate adaptations is a ‘tough’ conversation, plans to work with coalition partners and also opposition to figure out principles around this
21st Oct 25, 3:40pm
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the topic of who pays for climate adaptations is a ‘tough’ conversation, plans to work with coalition partners and also opposition to figure out principles around this
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says government objective is to mitigate genuine hardship not distort risk signals for homeowners hit by extreme weather
18th Oct 25, 9:15am
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says government objective is to mitigate genuine hardship not distort risk signals for homeowners hit by extreme weather
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts to introduce legislation clarifying the responsibility of local government by requiring adaptation plans in the highest priority areas
16th Oct 25, 10:52am
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts to introduce legislation clarifying the responsibility of local government by requiring adaptation plans in the highest priority areas
A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets now threatens NZ’s reputation and trade, James Renwick says
15th Oct 25, 7:56am
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A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets now threatens NZ’s reputation and trade, James Renwick says
Government will rely on export businesses, such as Fonterra, to push farmers to reduce emissions by paying low-methane producers higher prices
12th Oct 25, 4:05pm
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Government will rely on export businesses, such as Fonterra, to push farmers to reduce emissions by paying low-methane producers higher prices
Some nations are congratulated for embracing the ideas needed to overcome adversity, others are damned for succumbing to ideologies that only make things worse
5th Oct 25, 5:50pm
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Some nations are congratulated for embracing the ideas needed to overcome adversity, others are damned for succumbing to ideologies that only make things worse
Energy companies don’t see sufficient profit in preparing for dry year risks and are leaving the Crown to pick up the tab instead
2nd Oct 25, 9:54pm
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Energy companies don’t see sufficient profit in preparing for dry year risks and are leaving the Crown to pick up the tab instead
Revenue Minister Simon Watts introduces new tax bill, says it will make living and working easier for digital nomads and new migrants
26th Aug 25, 4:25pm
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Revenue Minister Simon Watts introduces new tax bill, says it will make living and working easier for digital nomads and new migrants
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies
19th Aug 25, 11:27am
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies
If one of the Rankine units in Huntly gets removed, wholesale electricity prices could increase by up to 12% between 2026 to 2028, gentailers say
9th Aug 25, 9:10am
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If one of the Rankine units in Huntly gets removed, wholesale electricity prices could increase by up to 12% between 2026 to 2028, gentailers say
The leftwing Green Party has found common ground with a small-government lobby group by proposing council rates be based solely on land values
22nd Jul 25, 4:09pm
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The leftwing Green Party has found common ground with a small-government lobby group by proposing council rates be based solely on land values
How Factor, a New Zealand-based energy tech company, wants to make energy pricing and forecasting easier
18th Jul 25, 11:52am
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How Factor, a New Zealand-based energy tech company, wants to make energy pricing and forecasting easier
Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority
16th Jul 25, 12:04pm
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Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority