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Minister Condemns Mining Protest

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:01:49 +1200 | New Zealand Government

“I cannot fathom the mentality of these blow-ins from other parts of the country to think that they have a right to speak for the hundreds of people who derive their living from mining."More >>

Pacific Ministers Push To Lock In Clean Energy Transition At International Maritime Organization

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:55:26 +1200 | Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport

Delivering the opening speech, Ambassador Ishoda reminded delegates and press that MEPC 83 is a defining moment for the future of international shipping, and for climate:More >>

Brazil's Environment And Climate Minister Meets Over 200 Global Climate Activists At Renewable Energy Event

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:33:17 +1200 | 350.org

This year, Minister Marina Silva is leading an organisation proposed by Brazilian President Lula called the ‘Global Ethical Balance. More >>

Minister Welcomes Newest Electricity Retailer

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:34:26 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Our energy system should be supporting our businesses and industries to compete on the global stage by making sure they have access to reliable, affordable energy, says Energy Minister Simon Watts.More >>

ORC Launches Inaugural 75-passenger Capacity Electric Bus On Mosgiel Route

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:16:15 +1200 | Otago Regional Council

ORC’s Manager Transport Lorraine Cheyne says the Mosgiel electric bus fleet will eventually consist of the 6 large buses and 6 normal size buses seen on the network. More >>

Emissions Fell Across Every Sector In New Zealand In 2023

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:18:52 +1200 | Ministry for the Environment

The Inventory is the official report of all emissions produced and removed by human activities within New Zealand, and is compiled every year by the Ministry for the Environment.More >>

CentrePort Announces Partner – Pilot Battery Energy Storage System

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:10 +1200 | CentrePort

CentrePort CEO Anthony Delaney says the work the port is doing to ensure its energy resilience comes at an opportune time with the challenges the electricity market faces. These challenges, alongside an upward trend in costs, underpins the drive ...More >>

Member’s Bill An Opportunity For Climate Action

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:42 +1200 | Green Party

“Christopher Luxon can put his money where his mouth is when it comes to the environment by backing this Bill,” says Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter.More >>

Electricity Lines Companies Continue Their Support To Keep Power Bills Down

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:01:00 +1200 | Electricity Networks Association

Electricity Networks Aotearoa Chief Executive, Tracey Kai, said getting rid of these inequitable regulations is good for Aotearoa. “We’re pleased that the review of the phase-out shows that there are more winners than losers.More >>

Supporting Kiwis With The Costs Of Power

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 16:58:05 +1200 | New Zealand Government

The Scheme supports those who are struggling to pay their energy bills and are affected by the phase-out of a low fixed electricity charge by offering them a $110 power credit from their providers.More >>

MBIE Publish Mid-Point Review Of The Phase-Out Of The Low Fixed Charge (LFC)

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 16:53:39 +1200 | MBIE

The Review concluded more consumers have seen their bills reduced by the phase-out than increased. More >>

Increased Diesel Reserves To Improve Resilience

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 10:24:49 +1200 | New Zealand Government

The Coalition Government consulted on the proposal late last year and has agreed that from 1 July 2028, fuel importers that have more than a 10 per cent market share must hold an additional seven days’ supply onshore.More >>

Waking Up From A Greenwashed Corporate Welfare Nightmare

Tue, 8 Apr 2025 16:35:00 +1200 | ACT New Zealand

"NZGIF has poured nearly $400 million down the drain with next to nothing to show for it. It's the kind of greenwashed corporate welfare ACT has railed against for years," says ACT Finance spokesperson Todd Stephenson.More >>

Government To Wind Down Green Investment Finance

Tue, 8 Apr 2025 15:47:24 +1200 | New Zealand Government

“Almost $400 million has been invested with very limited results and there are more than 20 other government funds operating with similar objectives to the NZGIF,” Mr Watts says.More >>

Resource Management Reforms To Bring Kiwis Renewable Electricity Faster

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:45:24 +1300 | ERANZ

ERANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says the organisation hopes the reforms will accelerate the construction of much-needed renewable wind, geothermal, solar and battery projects.More >>

Iwi Join Discussion On Geothermal Potential

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:13:29 +1300 | New Zealand Government

The Coalition Government is in the early stages of considering how the abundant but underutilised natural resource could be used to bolster energy security, as well as in applications such as tourism, mineral resources, science and technology, regional ...More >>

11th Berlin Energy Transition Conference “Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue" (BETD)

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:44:07 +1300 | Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue

The German Government has hosted the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue since 2015; the conference is organised in cooperation between the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE), the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar), the German Energy Agency (dena) ...More >>

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