New Zealand Government Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Climate and clean energy leaders win big in New Zealand, ACT elections
Voters endorse strong climate change and clean energy policies, as Jacinda Ardern returned in New Zealand and the Greens win big in the ACT.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 18, 2020

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Does New Zealand’s plan for a nation-sized battery hold water?
NZ Labour will fund a study on a stupendously large pumped hydro power station at Lake Onslow in the South Island. But is this the right way to go?
Ian Mason & Robert McLachlan

Oct 16, 2020

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New Zealand’s parliament goes solar, schools to phase out coal boilers
New Zealand’s parliament house – known as the Beehive – set to go solar as 18 schools get funding to replace coal boilers.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 28, 2020

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NZ Labour pledges 100 pct renewables by 2030, national hydrogen refuelling network
NZ Labour brings forward 100 per cent renewable electricity target by five years, to 2030 as part of a clean energy pitch to NZ voters.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 11, 2020

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Renewables

New Zealand wants a 100% renewables grid, but is massive infrastructure the best option?
A proposed multibillion-dollar project to build a pumped hydro storage plant could make New Zealand’s electricity grid 100% renewable, but is this the best solution?
The Conversation

Aug 5, 2020

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New Zealand turns to clean energy to cut government emissions
The NZ government will invest in solar, biomass and heat pump technology as well as electric vehicles as part of a “clean-powered public service” plan.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 16, 2020

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Markets

Energy prices plunge as N.Z. aluminium smelter to close – is Australia next?
Rio Tinto to close NZ aluminium smelter in decision that will cost 1,000-plus jobs, take massive bite out of electricity demand, and sound the alarm for Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2020

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Policy & Planning

NZ puts hard cap on emissions for first time to strengthen its trading scheme
NZ moves to strengthen its Emissions Trading Scheme, introducing emissions caps for the first time, but agriculture remains exempt.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 2, 2020

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Tonga signs more solar/storage projects as it aims for 70 pct renewables
Infratec and NETcon sign contract to deliver on-grid solar power plants and battery storage systems on the Tongan islands of ‘Eua and Vava’u.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 21, 2020

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New Zealand looks to add 6.5GW of solar as it heads to 100 per cent renewables
New Zealand electric power transmission operator Transpower says the country could add 6.5GW of solar on its path to 100% renewables.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 7, 2020

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New Zealand passes historic zero carbon bill with near unanimous bipartisan support
New Zealand passes landmark legislation enshrining its zero-carbon target into law with bipartisan support, although concerns linger about plans to tackle agricultural emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 8, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla Model 3 outsells total of all other new electric cars in New Zealand
The Tesla Model 3 outsells combined total of all other new pure electric cars in New Zealand in the third quarter 2019.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 4, 2019

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