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Policy & Planning

Why New Zealand could become global leader on corporate climate risk disclosures
The Investor Group on Climate Change says New Zealand has an opportunity to set world’s best practice for company climate risk reporting.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 27, 2022

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Policy & Planning

NZ creates $4.5bn climate response fund, using money raised from polluters
New Zealand creates new $4.5 billion climate resilience fund, to fund renewables and adaptation projects, using money collected from major emitters.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 15, 2021

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Solar

FRV to build 500MW of solar in New Zealand to replace thermal capacity
The Australian arm of Saudi-owned Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has been tapped to help roll out up to half a gigawatt of solar farms in New Zealand.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 11, 2021

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Policy & Planning

New Zealand to force banks and insurers to disclose climate risks in world-first
NZ to introduce new mandatory climate risk disclosure requirements for financial services sector.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 13, 2021

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CleanTech Bites

Jacinda Ardern to get all-electric Audi e-tron to replace diesel fleet car
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to ride in clean and green Audi-e-tron electric car, replacing government’s standard diesel BMW 7 series vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 28, 2020

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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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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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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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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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