Six international businesses have launched a new consortium to bring zero-emission aviation to life in New Zealand. The Hydrogen Consortium’s vision is to support the country to pioneer the commercial deployment of green hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Fonterra could build giant heat pumps for factories as $1 billion sustainability drive continues
Think of your lounge heat pump, then imagine it the size of a five-storey building.
Dairy leader Fonterra could soon be introducing these giant heat pumps to its processing sites for climate-friendly steam generation.
Christchurch Airport – Giant step forward for one of New Zealand’s largest solar farms
After a year-long process, that attracted interest from organisations across the globe, the airport has chosen one of New Zealand’s largest energy companies, Contact Energy, and international solar developer, Lightsource bp, as its partners to deliver phase one of the park.
Genesis and Fonterra sign biomass agreement
Genesis Energy and Fonterra have signed an agreement to work together on exploring the viability of biomass as a substitute for coal including the potential for a local supply chain.
Air NZ brings on more partners to help it develop a zero emissions regional fleet
As pressure comes on the aviation industry to reduce its environmental footprint, Air New Zealand is partnering with more firms to accelerate the development of a zero emissions domestic fleet.
Z and Evnex to offer ‘thousands’ of homes smart EV chargers
Z Energy and Evnex have announced a new partnership for Z’s customers, which will see “more than a thousand” smart EV chargers rolled out to homes and small businesses across New Zealand.
Genesis and FRV Joint Venture confirm purchase of solar site
Genesis Energy and its joint venture partner, FRV Australia, have secured a fully consented, large scale solar site near Lauriston on the Canterbury Plains. The site is expected to start generating electricity next year.
Toyota might cap how many utes it sells in New Zealand
Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala has said that the brand is considering imposing a limit on the number of Hilux models the brand sells locally, as it aims to reduce the emissions of its fleet.
Toitū Envirocare – Sustainable hacks for thriving in Frugal February
Time to roll out Frugal February. Living sustainably is about being smart.
Auckland Transport and Vector: New Zealand’s first electric bus depot unveiled
New Zealand’s first electric bus depot was unveiled on Wednesday, a significant step towards Auckland Transport’s goal of a zero emission bus fleet.
Fonterra deliveries going electric
Fonterra is using an electric truck for the first time to cart its products in Auckland and upper Waikato region.
Air New Zealand and Trees That Count celebrate one year of partnership
12 months, almost 200,000 native trees, and one tree-mendous partnership later, Air New Zealand and Trees That Count are thrilled to celebrate their first year of partnership through the airline’s FlyNeutral programme.