Over a third of NZ’s monitored groundwaters saw a rise in nitrate levels in the last two decades, likely because […]
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Over a month’s rain in one day for upper North Island – Expert Reaction
Northland and Auckland have been deluged in heavy rain, with some areas receiving more than a month’s average rainfall in just […]
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Shipping and aviation emissions excluded from NZ’s climate targets – Expert Reaction
The Government has decided to not include international shipping and aviation emissions in our 2050 target, going against the Climate Change Commission’s recommendations. Today’s […]
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Climate deal reached at COP30 – Expert Reaction
Wealthy countries have tripled their financial support to help vulnerable nations adapt to the impacts of climate change, but the […]
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NZ’s climate law to change – Expert Reaction
Among several changes announced last night, the Government says the Climate Change Commission won’t be required to advise on emissions […]
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Wildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction
Fire crews are racing to put out vegetation fires in Kaikōura before this week’s extreme winds pick up again. Eleven […]
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NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Framework – Expert Reaction
The Government has laid out its long-term approach to prepare New Zealand for the changing climate ahead. The just-released National […]
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Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A
Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]
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Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing
Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]
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Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction
Ocean life, coastal homes, and kaimoana around our island nation are being impacted by the changing climate, a new report shows. […]
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