Climate change

Labour promises to restore ‘credibility and certainty’ to the carbon market with the aim of generating revenues that can be invested in affordable energy and resilience

Labour promises to restore ‘credibility and certainty’ to the carbon market with the aim of generating revenues that can be invested in affordable energy and resilience

ACT pledges climate policy 'grounded in economic reality,' wants to repeal Zero Carbon Act, says Paris Agreement needs to 'accommodate a fairer approach for NZ'

ACT pledges climate policy 'grounded in economic reality,' wants to repeal Zero Carbon Act, says Paris Agreement needs to 'accommodate a fairer approach for NZ'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sees economic argument for NZ staying in Paris Agreement, despite coalition partners' concerns

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sees economic argument for NZ staying in Paris Agreement, despite coalition partners' concerns

Working with nature can help NZ adapt to climate change, so Bradley Case asks where the plan to do it is

Working with nature can help NZ adapt to climate change, so Bradley Case asks where the plan to do it is

As the climate breaks down, costs go up: Welcome to ‘climateflation’

As the climate breaks down, costs go up: Welcome to ‘climateflation’

Climate Change Commission says ‘nationwide action to adapt is not keeping pace with growing climate risks, leaving Aotearoa inadequately prepared’

Climate Change Commission says ‘nationwide action to adapt is not keeping pace with growing climate risks, leaving Aotearoa inadequately prepared’

‘If we’re having to compromise on everything and just be there for the votes, that’s not something we would agree to’: Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong talks policies, what it would mean to get into Parliament and coalition dealbreakers

‘If we’re having to compromise on everything and just be there for the votes, that’s not something we would agree to’: Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong talks policies, what it would mean to get into Parliament and coalition dealbreakers

Climate Change Commission says NZ’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double and government choices in next few years ‘will be critical to getting the country back on track’

Climate Change Commission says NZ’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double and government choices in next few years ‘will be critical to getting the country back on track’

New Zealand’s complex problems require visionary solutions, not quick fixes. Jonathan Boston looks at how to govern for the future

New Zealand’s complex problems require visionary solutions, not quick fixes. Jonathan Boston looks at how to govern for the future

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says ‘councils will be required by law to plan how high-risk communities will prepare for the impacts of climate change’ as Bill is introduced to Parliament

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says ‘councils will be required by law to plan how high-risk communities will prepare for the impacts of climate change’ as Bill is introduced to Parliament

Officials to do stocktake of council practices as government raises concerns their climate-related decisions are relying on 'high-end emissions scenarios' that could impose 'unnecessary costs on ratepayers'

Officials to do stocktake of council practices as government raises concerns their climate-related decisions are relying on 'high-end emissions scenarios' that could impose 'unnecessary costs on ratepayers'

Michael Bloomberg & Teresa Ribera tout a new initiative that helps mayors access technical expertise and finance to accelerate climate action progress

Michael Bloomberg & Teresa Ribera tout a new initiative that helps mayors access technical expertise and finance to accelerate climate action progress

The NZ Government wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with the country's international commitments?

The NZ Government wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with the country's international commitments?

Majority of people say insurers need to be clearer about where they will and won't provide insurance, and about the costs that make up premiums, IAG NZ survey shows

Majority of people say insurers need to be clearer about where they will and won't provide insurance, and about the costs that make up premiums, IAG NZ survey shows

Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with New Zealand’s climate risk reporting regime

Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with New Zealand’s climate risk reporting regime