Genesis Energy has taken another step in delivering on its commitment to solar development after securing an advanced stage, 127 MWp consented site near Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty. The site is expected to start generating electricity in 2026.
New Zealanders call for greater focus on risk reduction
New Zealanders want a greater focus on reducing the impacts of climate change, according to the latest climate change poll* by IAG. 65% of New Zealanders say they want to see more focus and resource put into reducing the impacts of climate-related hazards.
New bar set for green commercial buildings with launch of latest Green Star certification
After over two years of industry consultation the New Zealand Green Building Council has today launched the most carbon-busting commercial building certification yet.
Contact to develop a grid-scale 100 MW battery in Auckland
Contact Energy (Contact) has answered calls for more energy storage by contracting with Tesla to build a 100-megawatt (MW) battery, which will provide enough electricity to meet peak demand over winter for 44,000 homes for over two hours.
Air New Zealand receives 500,000-litre delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Air New Zealand has this week received a shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Wellington, its first delivery to the nation's capital city and another small step towards its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Woolworths adds priority parking at supermarkets for EVs, hybrids
The Australian-owned group has confirmed that it plans to roll out ‘Low Emission Vehicle Parks’ — priority parking areas for low-emission vehicles like EVs, hybrids, and other alternative fuel cars — at stores around the country.
Ravensdown receives Commitment to Sustainability Award 2024 at Fieldays
The Ravensdown team has worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of our site reflects our commitment to sustainability and we hope to continue to lead by example and inspire others to join us in creating a more sustainable future.
Toyota named New Zealand’s top corporate in Kantar Corporate Reputation Index for the first time
Toyota New Zealand has been named as the business with “the best reputation in the country” after being awarded the top placing on the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index (CRI) for the first time ever. Established by Kantar and Wright Communications in 2015, the CRI is...
IAG establishes milestone renewable energy agreement with Ecotricity
IAG has announced new renewable energy agreements across its Australasian operations. In New Zealand, it will be working with CLC signatory Ecotricity to procure 100% renewable electricity. “We’re delighted to have formed renewable energy partnerships across Australia...
Contact and Meridian sign renewable energy contracts with NZAS
New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) has signed contracts with three power companies, including Meridian and Contact Energy, to secure energy supply to aluminium smelter Tiwai Point until at least 2044. The new structure, which includes a demand response agreement,...
ASB and Pāmu partner up to help future-proof agriculture businesses
ASB and Pāmu have come together with a new Sustainable Progress Initiatives programme to accelerate industry-good projects with social and environmental benefits for New Zealand’s agricultural sector. The partnership between ASB and State-owned enterprise Pāmu Farms...
Transpower and Counties Energy to collaborate on TSO-DSO pilot project
Transpower and Counties Energy have today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on a pilot project to create and share visibility of consumer energy resources (CERs) such as residential EV chargers and solar, and to co-ordinate the...