A critical step towards achieving the country's long-term climate change goals, this strategy outlines how New Zealand will meet its emissions budget for 2026–30. The cross-sectoral plan covers a range of policies and initiatives, focusing on a technology-led approach to reducing emissions alongside commitment to cost-effective climate action.

This consultation document seeks feedback on proposed regulations affecting the international trade in e-waste. The New Zealand Government proposes extending the current conditions of consent that apply to the import or export of hazardous e-waste to include non-hazardous e-waste, in line with amendments to the Basel Convention.

The New Zealand Government is consulting on policy proposals that sit across the Government’s five priority areas of its climate strategy and focus on key sectors: energy, transport, agriculture, forestry and waste. This discussion paper sets out how emissions pricing, and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme in particular, will play a central role in...

The New Zealand Government has recently reiterated its commitment to reducing the impacts of climate change and prepare for its future impacts. As part of its response, the government has developed this climate change strategy that sets out how it will deliver on New Zealand’s climate goals.

This report explores the current state of New Zealand's natural assets and infrastructure, the benefits they provide, and how they've been placed under pressure.