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YOU WONT BELIEVE: The climate change commission | Mind Blowing Facts

Why is NZ spending far more on responding to climate disasters than on reducing future risk?

New Zealand is not on track to adapt to growing climate risks, nor is it cutting emissions quickly enough, according to the latest reports issued by the Climate Change Commission.

The Conversation · Aug 19

COP30: climate law changes mean NZ could retreat from its international obligations

As this year’s UN climate summit (COP30) gets underway in Belém, Brazil, the New Zealand delegation will be attending beneath a cloud of scepticism about the government’s seriousness in addressing carbon emissions.

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025

NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?

Following a brief dip during the COVID pandemic, aviation is back in a growth phase.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2025

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Healthier, happier, fairer: new research shows major life benefits from decarbonising transport

With walking and cycling funding halved in the government’s recently released National Land Transport Programme, and a weaker transport emissions reduction plan, the potential health benefits of a low-carbon transport system have hit a real speed bump.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024

Budget cuts to climate funding mean NZ may now struggle to meet its international obligations

With no new investment to combat climate change in last month’s budget, and a long list of cuts to climate and environment-related areas, the government risks damaging its global reputation.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024

Rightwing NZ government accused of ‘war on nature’ as it takes axe to climate policies

Government of Christopher Luxon has made sweeping cuts to climate projects in its first budget, with no new significant environmental investments

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2024

NZ’s gas problem: phasing out natural gas in homes demands affordable alternatives first

Do you have gas? It’s a personal question that may cause offence – and not always for the obvious reason. Because the way we choose to cook or heat our homes is increasingly becoming something of a sore point.

The Conversation · May 23, 2023

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