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...
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 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...
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...
LIC is embarking on a project to breed heat tolerant and disease resistant dairy cows for Sub-Saharan Africa, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The initiative seeks to address kai insecurity by providing high-performing dairy animals to...
The Ministry for the Environment has released new projections (developed by NIWA) showing how climate change could affect Aotearoa New Zealand over the rest of this century. The data is being made publicly available for the first time to enable everyone to be able to...
In the next step on its decarbonisation journey, NZ Post has activated its three new electric Scania Tractor units. “Heavy transport plays a vital role in our economy, but it’s also a significant contributor to our national emissions, so helping to reduce emissions...
Zespri and one of its key shipping partners have released a feasibility study into setting up a low-emissions shipping corridor between Tauranga and Belgium via the Panama Canal.
As part of its plan to reduce emissions, Toyota NZ has confirmed it will only be offering mild-hybrid diesel engine options for Hilux models going forward, ditching the pure diesel alternatives permanently. "Toyota are committed to reducing our emissions and Hilux...
KiwiRail’s latest data shows that in the financial year ending June 30, 2024, goods carried on rail reduced transport CO2 emissions by 229,434 tonnes (based on national average emissions factors), compared with the emissions that would have been created carrying those...
Chief Executive Robin Davies said today that New Zealand Steel’s partnership with government and industry to change the way it makes steel at Glenbrook could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to one million tonnes per annum – 200,000 tonnes more per annum than...
Our latest data shows green-certified buildings command higher values and are more sought-after than assets that are not certified. In this report, produced in conjunction with the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), we delve into the trends and insights...