2degrees has become the first NZ telco to have a science-based net-zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative under The Corporate Net-Zero Standard.
WM New Zealand Celebrates Milestone Partnership with Volvo Trucks
WM New Zealand is celebrating a major milestone in its sustainability journey: it can now purchase electric trucks directly from Volvo Trucks as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) solution. In a significant step toward fleet electrification, WM New Zealand has...
Meridian to install two fast chargers in Springs Junction
Work is underway to install an EV charging station at Springs Junction, a key route between Christchurch and Nelson. Last week, on-site work started to install two 50kW DC fast chargers at Springs Junction, west of Lewis Pass. Meridian expects to have the site...
New report from WSP warns of insurance crisis due to climate change
A new report by WSP and the Helen Clark Foundation highlights a looming crisis for residential insurance in Aotearoa New Zealand. As climate-related extreme weather events escalate in frequency and intensity, ‘insurance retreat’ could leave thousands of properties...
Renewable gas flows in New Zealand pipeline for the first time
First Renewables, in partnership with Ecogas confirmed today that the First Renewables biogas upgrade facility, located at the Ecogas Reporoa Organics Processing Facility is now in production. James Irvine, General Manager of Future Fuels at Clarus hailed this as a...
Aviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa, says Air New Zealand, Lanzajet
Fuel from wood waste such as forestry slash could create an industry worth $430 million a year and power aircraft, trucks and other transport, research out today finds.
New locomotives for the South Island unveiled
The first of KiwiRail’s new hi-tech locomotives have been unveiled in Christchurch today. Transport Minister Simeon Brown came to see the first two prototypes, which were built by world-leading locomotive manufacturer Stadler in Spain, at Christchurch’s Middleton rail...
WM New Zealand Celebrates 2 Million Electric Truck Kilometres
WM New Zealand (WMNZ), the country's largest waste, resource recovery and environmental services provider, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable transportation, with its electric truck fleet reaching 2 million kilometres travelled.
IAG releases latest Wild Weather Tracker
New claims data from AMI, State and NZI shows 19 natural hazard events occurred during autumn and winter, with storms making up 78% of natural hazard-related claims. The claims data also reflects the volatile nature of our weather, with storms continuing to batter...
Zespri launches innovative compostable fruit label
Sinclair, a global leader in fruit labeling technology, and Zespri, the world’s largest kiwifruit marketer, are proud to announce the launch of the newest and most innovative compostable fruit label. This innovative product marks a significant step forward in produce...
IAG New Zealand urges priority focus on consensus
IAG New Zealand welcomes the Government’s Finance and Expenditure Committee’s (FEC) report on Climate Adaptation as a valuable first step in building political consensus on New Zealand’s response to the changing climate, and the challenges it brings for people’s...
New degree set to tackle environmental challenges launching in 2025
The Bachelor of Environment and Society (BEnvSoc)* will offer a unique blend of core courses and specialised majors, allowing students to gain a broad understanding of social and environmental issues while developing expertise in a specific subject. Students will...