New research by Earth Sciences New Zealand, commissioned by Te Waihanga, explores how flood damage to infrastructure could change under different climate scenarios. It shows that, across the scenarios modelled, flood damage is expected to increase over the coming decades, with the impacts felt unevenly across the country.

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

The Climate Change Commission is inviting evidence and insights to inform an update of its 2024 advice on emissions budgets.