renewable energy

Expert Q&A | Published: 30 July 202031 July 2020

The government is looking at using pumped hydro storage to fill the gaps of a 100% renewable energy system. But does New […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 July 2020

Taranaki’s New Energy Centre has been officially opened. Named Ara Ake, the centre was promised in May last year to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 July 202013 July 2020

Tiwai Point owners Rio Tinto will close the Southland-based aluminium smelter after operating for almost 50 years. The smelter directly […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 June 2019

More cars on the road mean New Zealand’s household emissions continue to grow, while renewable energy expands and dairy takes a […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 April 201911 April 2019

New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.2 per cent in 2017. According to the annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory, emissions increased by […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 03 April 201903 April 2019

On March 15, the Prime Minister released a roadmap for transitioning the Taranaki region from an oil and gas producer […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 24 August 201723 July 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 16 February 201703 August 2018

Approximately 80 per cent of New Zealand’s electricity comes from renewable energy sources. But is this the full picture behind […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 17 February 201613 July 2017

With a warmer future set to hit our Pacific neighbours hardest, is there still a chance to turn the tide? The […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 January 201528 March 2016

Cheaper petrol prices may be great for Kiwis filling up at the pump, but what are the wider implications of […]