Climate change

Over a month’s rain in one day for upper North Island – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 202627 March 2026

Northland and Auckland have been deluged in heavy rain, with some areas receiving more than a month’s average rainfall in just […]

Shipping and aviation emissions excluded from NZ’s climate targets – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 December 2025

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 […]

Climate deal reached at COP30 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 November 202524 November 2025

Wealthy countries have tripled their financial support to help vulnerable nations adapt to the impacts of climate change, but the […]

NZ’s climate law to change – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 November 202505 November 2025

Among several changes announced last night, the Government says the Climate Change Commission won’t be required to advise on emissions […]

Wildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 October 202522 October 2025

Fire crews are racing to put out vegetation fires in Kaikōura before this week’s extreme winds pick up again. Eleven […]

NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Framework – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 October 202502 April 2026

The Government has laid out its long-term approach to prepare New Zealand for the changing climate ahead. The just-released National […]

Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 10 October 2025

Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]

Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 08 October 2025

Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]