NZ’s climate credentials on the line in 2025

Posted: 15 Jan 2025

Two key events in February will set the direction of New Zealand’s clean, green reputation for the rest of the year – and perhaps even many years to come.

First, the Government must announce its next emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement by February 10. Then, later in the month, the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill will come up for final consideration in Parliament. When passed, the legislation will repeal the previous government’s ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration and potentially prompt diplomatic reprisals.

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