Report maps road for South Island industry’s transition to renewable energy
A new report published by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) charts a path for the South Island's industrial sector to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Gas production forecast to fall below demand
Natural gas production in New Zealand is expected to drop below demand, according to the latest oil and gas reserves data.
Oceanic and coastal water temperatures highest since the series began
Between 2022 and 2023, oceanic and coastal waters around Aotearoa New Zealand reached their warmest annual temperatures since the series began in 1982, according to data released by Stats NZ.
Government unveils five-point climate strategy
The Government has released its climate change strategy, setting out its approach to how it will deliver on New Zealand’s climate goals.
Consultation opens on New Zealand’s Second Emissions Reduction Plan
Have your say on the actions and activities that New Zealand should take in the second half of the decade to help navigate towards a low-emissions future.
Granny flats popular with all ages
More than 1,300 people have submitted on the recent proposal to make it easier to build granny flats.
New Zealand celebrates a year of plastic ban success
A year on from New Zealand banning some single-use plastics, almost one billion plastic items have been taken out of circulation.
Faster consenting with remote inspections
The Government is progressing a requirement for building consent authorities to use remote inspections as the default approach.
More wind and solar generation needed to meet future demand
Aotearoa New Zealand will require new generation to meet future electricity demand.
Carbon capture framework to reduce emissions
A Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) framework has been released for consultation.
Panel appointed for independent review of biogenic methane science and target
The Government has named appointees for the Methane Review Ministerial Advisory Panel and confirmed the Terms of Reference.
A review of freshwater models used to support the regulation and management of water in New Zealand
In this report, the Commissioner for the Environment has investigated how models are being used by councils for freshwater management.