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Business leaders quantify major sustainable growth opportunity for New Zealand economy
The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the release of the Climate Change Commission’s 2026 Emissions Reduction Monitoring Report, describing it as a significant wake-up call for New Zealand, and supporting its key...
Business leaders quantify major sustainable growth opportunity for New Zealand economy
New Zealand could boost its economy by more than $22 billion per year by 2035, while strengthening productivity, energy security, and long-term resilience, according to a major new business-led report released today. The report, Driving Sustainable Growth:...
Climate Leadership Insights: The B Team Australasia
Lynette Mayne, Executive Chair of The B Team Australasia, recently visited Aotearoa New Zealand for the launch of the Climate Leaders Coalition’s new Statement of Ambition and refreshed strategy. In this Q&A, Lynette shares insights into the work of The B Team...
Climate Leaders Coalition launches next chapter
The Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) is this morning unveiling a new Statement of Ambition and refreshed Strategy, marking the next step in business-led climate action in New Zealand – just as COP30 concludes in Belém.
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EVs and Beyond magazine feature profiling 10 signatories’ EVs (page 17-18)
EVs and Beyond feature profiling 10 signatories and their NZ and world first EVs.
Consortium lays pathway for green hydrogen aviation to take flight in New Zealand
A new report called ‘Launching green hydrogen powered aviation in Aotearoa New Zealand’ demonstrates how the consortium members could work together to remove up to 900,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year by 2050 through the use of hydrogen-fuelled aircraft flying New Zealand domestic routes.
Z Energy and Red Phase innovate on-the-go EV charging
Z Energy (Z) – the country’s largest fuel retailer – has partnered with the rapidly growing Kiwi company Red Phase Technologies (Red Phase) to bring new ultra-fast EV chargers to the forecourt, as it continues to support customers shifting to low emission vehicles. Together they hope to build the country’s EV fast charging capacity quicker.
Countdown: Keen green kids win grants for climate-clever ideas
Creating forest walks in schools, rebuilding gardens devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle and supporting local communities with food grown by students are just some of the projects to receive a share of $50,000 from Countdown’s Growing for Good grants this year.
Victoria University of Wellington: Antarctica’s record-breaking heatwave marks year of climate extremes
Warmer temperatures throughout 2022 saw sea-ice records smashed, the latest State of the Climate report says.
Auckland has most zero-emission buses on the road in New Zealand
Auckland Transport (AT) now has 133 zero-emission buses in the fleet, making it the largest number for a New Zealand city, and in the top two in Australasia.
$25 million funding for Eastland Generation’s new 50MW geothermal plant
The Government’s green investment bank will lend $25 million to Gisborne-based Eastland Generation to help fund its Bay of Plenty geothermal projects.
Rifling through rubbish nets international awards for Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport’s new approach to minimising waste and its work mentoring other airports to become more sustainable has netted it two international awards.
Auckland’s first two electric ferries take shape for 2024 launch
Auckland’s two state-of-the-art electric ferries are taking shape in the east of the city, with the first expected to be in the water in 2024.
Interest-free lending on EVs as Westpac NZ unveils Greater Choices loan
New Zealanders can now access interest-free lending to purchase an electric vehicle, as part of Westpac’s expanded sustainable lending programme.
Helen Clark Foundation and WSP propose distinctive NZ ‘sponge cities’ model for addressing urban flood risk
In a major new research report, the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP in New Zealand are recommending a series of actions to respond to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events. These include excluding vulnerable flood-prone areas from development and incorporating mātauraunga Māori knowledge to minimise urban flood risk.
18 months in, LIC chief remains focused on dairy’s emissions challenges
Efficiency will be the key to finding solutions for emissions and other environmental challenges facing the dairy industry.