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16 Jul 2026 09:15:34

Improving how New Zealand plans for climate risks

Posted: 15 Jul 2026

The Government is making targeted changes to the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA) to ensure it is working efficiently and as intended, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. 

“The changes in this Bill will reduce unnecessary costs and duplication, provide greater certainty, and enable us to focus our efforts more effectively.

“The Bill streamlines complex and overlapping requirements to ensure New Zealand’s climate change framework remains practical, efficient and fit for purpose.

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