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Governments

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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Renewables

NZ’s Cook Strait has ‘huge potential’ for tidal power, researchers say
New research suggests New Zealand’s Cook Strait could be used as a source of tidal power, if the cost of the technology can be reduced.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 11, 2020

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Governments

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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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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Governments

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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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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Electric Vehicles

New Zealand builds first zero-emissions commuter ferry in southern hemisphere
New Zealand team races to make Wellington first city in Southern Hemisphere to boast a zero-emissions electric ferry.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 29, 2020

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Governments

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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Policy & Planning

NZ unveils climate plan to strengthen price on carbon, adoption of EVs
NZ unveils package of climate change policies, including a strengthened emissions trading scheme, and independent advisor for policies and targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 5, 2019

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