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Wednesday, 11 December 2024 12:05

Emissions reduction plan causes farmer furore

Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie says the government’s continued plans for emissions pricing are as bad for farmers as Labour’s plan.

Published in General News
Monday, 09 December 2024 11:31

Former G-G to head Climate Change Commission

Former Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy will be the new chair of the Climate Change Commission.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 04 December 2024 12:45

Govt limits forestry conversions

Farmers have welcomed the Government’s move designed to limit farm to forestry conversions entering the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 14:55

Govt updates ETS scheme settings

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says updates to the New Zealand Emission Trading Scheme have been made to ensure New Zealand has a more credible market.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 08:55

Panel banking on farmer support

The secretariat of the Government’s new methane science review panel says support from the agricultural industry is central to developing enduring solutions to agricultural emissions.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 July 2024 10:39

Govt unveils climate strategy

The Government has launched its new Climate Strategy, which it says is a comprehensive and ambitious plan to reduce the impact of climate change and prepare for its future effects.

Published in General News

Not all farmers are happy with a new panel set up by the Government to advice on new methane emissions targets.

Published in Rural News

Farmers and politicians will battle it out at Gisborne this Saturday – on a sports field and all in the name of charity.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 15:55

Policies must add up to achieve climate goals - Carr

Climate Change Commission chair Dr Rodd Carr says the new Government needs to encourage change, remove barriers and support investment that cuts climate pollution.

Published in General News

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