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NZ expresses active interest in joining German 'climate club'

Officials talk to their German counterparts about a new climate alliance to align trade settings with emissions reductions.

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In a climate crisis, how do we treat businesses that profit from carbon pollution?

Introducing the New Zealand government’s first Emissions Reduction Plan in June, climate change minister James Shaw observed:

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BBC panned after news anchor suggests indyref2 push is a 'problem'

THE BBC has been accused of “parroting Tory lines” after a news presenter seemed to describe the push for a second…

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The Week in Detail: Greens and Games

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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Shaw uncontested for NZ Greens leader

James Shaw is the only candidate for the vacant co-leadership of a New Zealand Greens party that stood him down last month.

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New Zealand's national climate plan includes possibly seeking higher ground

New Zealand's first-ever climate adaptation plan includes the possibility of moving some communities to higher ground, but doesn't explain how much the changes will cost and who will pay.

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New Zealand climate plan includes relocating some homes

New Zealand’s government has released its first-ever climate adaptation plan, which includes the possibility of moving some communities to higher ground

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New Zealand releases its first national plan to protect against climate-driven disasters

Climate minister says the aim is to equip people ‘so that when climate events occur their lives can continue’

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The Green Party's philosophical tug-of-war

Are the Greens better off as activists and agitators? Or is there strength in softening to the centre?

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With our politics, it's amazing we've got this far on climate

NZ's political ability to confront climate change will be greatly diminished if the Greens don't get their act together and realise that both activists and experts must play a role

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NZ Greens may split from Ardern's Labour

The NZ Greens could axe a co-operation deal with Jacinda Ardern's government as the result of an impending ballot for a co-leadership role in the party.

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Soul-searching for Shaw and would-be mutineers

Green Party delegates reveal the motivations behind the effort to unseat James Shaw and the longstanding divisions that may not be healed with a new election.

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NZ Greens leader Shaw to fight for his job

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has backed Climate Change Minister James Shaw after he was stripped of his Greens party leadership by members.

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Davidson ready to fight her co-leader's corner at AGM

Marama Davidson is going into bat for her co-leader at this weekend’s annual conference after public scrutiny over whether he’s fit for the job.

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'Basket case' USA could shatter climate consensus

The Climate Change Minister worries American political breakdown will threaten the stability of the Paris Agreement framework.

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Farm pricing to cut emissions by just 1 percent

The primary sector's plan to price and reduce emissions from livestock and fertiliser is rooted in wishful thinking about technology that is not yet proven at scale.

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Shaw to MBIE: Don't delay insulation regulations

Pushing the new energy efficiency regulations back by six months could see 200,000 tonnes of additional greenhouse gas emissions.

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One step forward or two steps back? MPs react to budget

A polarising Budget saw strong debates in Parliament this afternoon, as MPs from both ends of the political continuum laid out how they would have done things differently

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The debate that does Chris Hipkins' head in

Chris Hipkins says masks and portable air cleaners aren’t the best solutions for schools, and more parents need to know why.

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Help to buy EVs in ‘landmark’ New Zealand net zero climate plan

Lower and middle income families will benefit from ‘scrap and replace’ scheme, while 20% cut in car, van and ute trips sought

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Plenty of carrots but few sticks in climate plan

The Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan is flush with incentives for low emissions transport, native tree planting and clean energy in industry but may struggle to meet its targets.

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Political will for climate ambition, but what about action?

There is broad political consensus for the Government's framework to reduce emissions, but will that actually translate into emissions reductions?

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Ex-Green MPs question Govt’s climate record

James Shaw’s comments on Government climate “action” draw a blunt response

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New Zealand unveils plan to tackle climate crisis by adapting cities to survive rising seas

Proposals to prepare the country for more floods, massive storms and wildfires include building away from high-risk areas and protecting cultural sites

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Resource management reform targets carbon emissions

Changes to incentivise clean electricity, urban intensification and ecosystem restoration to reduce emissions.

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