Climate change
The curse of AI summaries strikes Apple, SpaceX booms, and EVs face further disincentives
17th Dec 24, 12:20pm
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The curse of AI summaries strikes Apple, SpaceX booms, and EVs face further disincentives
Federated Farmers asks the Commerce Commission to investigate bank 'cartel-like' climate goals, BNZ tells petrol station owners it won't offer any new loans to the sector
11th Dec 24, 11:58am
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Federated Farmers asks the Commerce Commission to investigate bank 'cartel-like' climate goals, BNZ tells petrol station owners it won't offer any new loans to the sector
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
Greater state-control of the economy could help to drive emissions reduction and workers to transition away from fossil fuel depended industries, the Green Party says
9th Dec 24, 9:28am
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Greater state-control of the economy could help to drive emissions reduction and workers to transition away from fossil fuel depended industries, the Green Party says
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
Tower Insurance says the insurance industry is ‘particularly exposed’ to the financial consequences of climate change
30th Nov 24, 9:20am
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Tower Insurance says the insurance industry is ‘particularly exposed’ to the financial consequences of climate change
From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, Jacqueline Peel assesses what was, and wasn’t, achieved at the COP29 climate talks
25th Nov 24, 12:52pm
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From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, Jacqueline Peel assesses what was, and wasn’t, achieved at the COP29 climate talks
Falling house prices will be the most tangible sign climate change is driving an insurability crisis that disrupts wider financial stability, Andrew J. Hoffman says
22nd Nov 24, 10:12am
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Falling house prices will be the most tangible sign climate change is driving an insurability crisis that disrupts wider financial stability, Andrew J. Hoffman says
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Government's tax and social policy work programme announced. More on Inland Revenue’s crack down on student loan debt. And why we might need to pay more tax
19th Nov 24, 11:42am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Government's tax and social policy work programme announced. More on Inland Revenue’s crack down on student loan debt. And why we might need to pay more tax
Rob Reynish says a transition to horticultural land-use away from livestock or forestry will be no easy and quick thing, but there are major commercial and export-boosting incentives to do it
14th Nov 24, 9:20am
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Rob Reynish says a transition to horticultural land-use away from livestock or forestry will be no easy and quick thing, but there are major commercial and export-boosting incentives to do it
Climate report warns of steep insurance premium increases and coverage gaps for coastal homes, with 10,000 properties at risk by 2050
11th Nov 24, 3:47pm
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Climate report warns of steep insurance premium increases and coverage gaps for coastal homes, with 10,000 properties at risk by 2050
The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
11th Nov 24, 11:50am
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The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
New Auditor General report says councils need to have clear strategies for tackling climate change
5th Nov 24, 4:18pm
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New Auditor General report says councils need to have clear strategies for tackling climate change
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
Rabobank NZ bemoans big 4 banks' capital advantage, says farmers need to operate within planetary boundaries in bank competition submission
18th Oct 24, 6:30am
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Rabobank NZ bemoans big 4 banks' capital advantage, says farmers need to operate within planetary boundaries in bank competition submission
ACC warns climate change could drive more injury claims as extreme weather risks rise, reveals $7.23 billion deficit for 2024
17th Oct 24, 4:07pm
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ACC warns climate change could drive more injury claims as extreme weather risks rise, reveals $7.23 billion deficit for 2024
US home insurance rates are rising fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it
4th Oct 24, 10:00am
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US home insurance rates are rising fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it
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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
New research funded by Natural Hazard Commission finds volcanic ashfall could impact hundreds of thousands of North Island homes, driving need for damage forecast model
23rd Sep 24, 2:53pm
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New research funded by Natural Hazard Commission finds volcanic ashfall could impact hundreds of thousands of North Island homes, driving need for damage forecast model
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
Sara Walton & Andrea Foley use a new tracker to look at how well NZ companies are doing at reporting their climate impacts
10th Sep 24, 10:17am
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Sara Walton & Andrea Foley use a new tracker to look at how well NZ companies are doing at reporting their climate impacts
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
Whilst the big bank bosses won't be quaking in their boots, the Commerce Commission's bank competition probe, and Nicola Willis' response, has put the issue very much on the political agenda
27th Aug 24, 5:00am
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Whilst the big bank bosses won't be quaking in their boots, the Commerce Commission's bank competition probe, and Nicola Willis' response, has put the issue very much on the political agenda
IAG NZ Chief Executive Amanda Whiting says insurer’s annual results showing $4.1 billion in gross written premium and $500.7 million in insurance profit ‘just demonstrate the sustainable outcome’
22nd Aug 24, 8:30am
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IAG NZ Chief Executive Amanda Whiting says insurer’s annual results showing $4.1 billion in gross written premium and $500.7 million in insurance profit ‘just demonstrate the sustainable outcome’
Suncorp NZ boss Jimmy Higgins encouraged by Parliament's cross-party climate inquiry but says reinsurer appetite won't improve until NZ has plans in place to tackle future natural hazard risks
20th Aug 24, 1:00pm
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Suncorp NZ boss Jimmy Higgins encouraged by Parliament's cross-party climate inquiry but says reinsurer appetite won't improve until NZ has plans in place to tackle future natural hazard risks