Climate Change Commission
Climate Commissioner: 'current pathway will not get us there'
The government needs to take more urgent and bold actions on climate change, or risk missing its own emissions targets for 2026 to 2030 according to the Climate Change Commission. The Commission says… Audio
Lawyers consider appeal for tougher climate action case
A group of lawyers is considering an appeal after the High Court dismissed their case claiming advice given to government is too weak to effectively tackle climate change.
The 350-strong Lawyers for… Audio
Climate message cutting through
When the Climate Change Commission released its first blueprint for cutting our carbon emissions earlier this year, there were plenty of spurious stories about the end of gas-fired barbies and private… Audio
Climate message cutting through
When the Climate Change Commission released its first blueprint for cutting our carbon emissions earlier this year, there were plenty of spurious stories about the end of gas-fired barbies and private…
AudioClimate Commission to government - don't delay on carbon cuts
The government has until the end of the year to respond to the final report of the Climate Change Commission as to how the country will transition to carbon neutrality by 2050. The final report of the… Audio
Criticism from all sides for Climate Change Commission
The Climate Change Commission is being criticised by all sides in its plan to slash carbon emissions.
Feedback closed yesterday on the Commission's draft proposal to make Aotearoa carbon neutral by… Audio
Climate Commission and The Mining Industry
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast takes a look at the Climate Change Commission's report from the perspective of the West Coast mining industry and the policies they'd like to see as a result. Audio
Big picture blueprint to cut emissions hits media roadblock
A blueprint to bring down our carbon emissions by 2050 - and change the way we all live - came out this week. There was excellent media coverage of the detail but some journalists complained they… Video, Audio
Big picture blueprint to cut emissions hits media roadblock
A blueprint to bring down our carbon emissions by 2050 - and change the way we all live - came out this week. There was excellent media coverage of the detail but some journalists complained they…
Video, AudioReady for change - our climate obligations
Are New Zealanders ready to take the bus? Give up their gas hobs? Plant more trees? If we're going to meet our international obligations, we'll have to be. Audio
Ready for change - our climate obligations
Are New Zealanders ready to take the bus? Give up their gas hobs? Plant more trees? If we're going to meet our international obligations, we'll have to be.
AudioBattle brews in Parliament after climate change report
A fresh climate battle is brewing in Parliament as the opposition parties mull how they will respond to yesterday's landmark call to action.
The Climate Change Commission has released a draft… Audio
Budget doesn't go far enough: Climate Commission
The Climate Change Commission says last week's budget does not take the country far enough towards a low emission economy. The Commission has written to the Climate Change Minister James Shaw with… Audio
Climate Change Commission. Preparing for 2050
Dr Rod Carr is heading up the newly created independent institution, tasked with holding successive governments to account on climate change mitigation and adaption. Audio
What do farmers think of the climate change committee ?
The expert committee is expected to do the hard yards for the Climate Change Commission to be set up next year, which will in turn make recommendations to the government. It will be chaired by David… Audio
James Shaw unveils Carbon Zero plan
The Government has unveiled a new plan to reduce carbon emissions. And the first step will be public consultation leading to the introduction of a Zero Carbon bill to Parliament. The proposed law will… Audio
