Introduction of the Climate Change Response Amendment Bill

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Written By Ross Holden

The Government has introduced a Bill to amend New Zealand’s climate change law.

The Climate Change Response Amendment Bill includes a range of amendments to support the operation of the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (CCRA) and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Government announced most of these changes in 2025.

The Climate Change Response Amendment Bill includes updates to:

  • ensure councils prepare climate adaptation plans for priority areas

  • support the operation of the ETS

  • amend complex or duplicative requirements in the CCRA.

These changes were largely announced by the Government in November 2025.

What are the amendments?
Ross Holden
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