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Sunny days bring out new storage battery

1 Apr 16 - Wellington’s sunny weather has attracted a nationwide solar power company to launch the first installation in New Zealand of a new technology residential storage battery, charged by solar power at a...

Kaimira wins wines sustainability award

31 Mar 16 - The debut Organic Wine Awards Sustainable Vineyard of the Year title has been awarded to Kaimira Estate.

Eco tours operators win Marlborough accolade

31 Mar 16 - Will and Rose Parsons have long known that good environmental practice is good business practice, too.

Huhtamaki plans energy cuts

10 Mar 16 - Moulded-fibre manufacturer Huhtamaki plans to cut energy consumption by 5 per cent a year, reducing annual carbon emissions by 417 tonnes.

Watercare sets 2025 biogas target

29 Feb 16 - Auckland water company Watercare says that by 2025, its two biggest wastewater treatment plants will be powered entirely from biogas produced from the city’s sewage.

Concrete innovator wins expansion money

26 Feb 16 - Concrete-block manufacturer Interbloc has been recognised for its efforts to manage the environmental effects of its products – and received $430,000 of Government money to expand its recycling...

NZ Post switches to electric mail delivery

15 Feb 16 - New Zealand Post is making a significant investment in its parcel and mail business with the addition of new Paxster electric delivery vehicles to its fleet.

Panasonic launches home storage battery

15 Feb 16 - Panasonic New Zealand has launched its first lithium-ion home storage battery - a system that can sense and store excess clean solar energy to power the household in the evening once the solar system...

Harrisons signs solar panel deal

15 Feb 16 - Harrisons Energy Solutions has announced an exclusive distribution partnership that brings one its solar panel optimisers to New Zealand households.

Toyota dealers save on energy costs

30 Nov 15 - Toyota dealers around the country have saved a total of $125,000 in energy costs as part of a drive to get Enviro-Mark Gold certification.

Eco tours operator impresses judges

12 Oct 15 - A successful business driven by the ethos of inspiration through adventure is how judges described Queenstown’s Ziptrek Ecotours in announcing it as the winner of the Environmental Tourism Award at...

Green cleaners no better than water, says watchdog

7 Sep 15 - Manufacturers of laundry balls market them as an “environmentally friendly” cleaning option.

Kia remains our only CarboNZero certified car company

7 Sep 15 - Kia is the only car company in New Zealand that has gained certification by CarboNZero.

Accounting for your Meridian bill takes Xero energy

7 Sep 15 - Xero and Meridian Energy have announced a partnership that will save Kiwi businesses time, energy and paper when accounting for their electricity bill.

Coca-Cola meeting water marks

31 Aug 15 - Coca-Cola says it will meet its 2020 water replenishment goal – to return to local communities as much water as the company uses - by the end of this year.

Peace Park gets new plantings

31 Aug 15 - Making a difference to the environment is something the team at Crowne Plaza Queenstown is passionate about – and they’re happy to get their hands dirty to prove it.

Green Star rating widens field

3 Aug 15 - The Green Star building rating has been widened to include social and financial innovation as well as environmental excellence.

Canon opens grants programme

8 Jun 15 - Canon New Zealand is calling for not-for-profit organisations and schools championing environmental initiatives to apply for its 2015 environmental grants programme.

Japan and Mongolia switch on to planting plan

8 Jun 15 - Panasonic’s international tree-planting project has hit Japan and China.

Artificial grass goes green

8 Jun 15 - Artificial grass just went green with Eco Lawn providing new eco-friendly artificial grass options that tick all the boxes, the company says.

18 May 15  Bank's Auckland office wins green accolade

11 May 15  Fibreboard coffins out, pine caskets in

11 May 15  Waste Warriors shift the waste

11 May 15  Competitive edge the secret, say farm ambassadors

4 May 15  Battery-maker claims world first

28 Apr 15  No need for some soil additives, says report

20 Apr 15  Tuvalu awards contract for solar power plants

20 Apr 15  Drink bottle recycle campaign gets more funding

30 Mar 15  Carpooler chases crowd funding

30 Mar 15  Award-winner reopens show home

30 Mar 15  How businesses can learn to be water-wise

23 Mar 15  Wind power pioneer collects honour

23 Mar 15  On the move ...

23 Mar 15  Law firm awards student environment prize

9 Mar 15  Emirates keen to support green ideas

2 Mar 15  When it comes to N in effluent – fresher is better

2 Mar 15  Building performance in spotlight at Green Property Summit

2 Mar 15  Joining forces for predator control

16 Feb 15  Good in the Hood makes a $1m return

16 Feb 15  APP welcomes Rainforest Alliance report

9 Feb 15  Work goes on in Living Water

2 Feb 15  Law firm names new community partners

8 Dec 14  Environment projects win financial boost

25 Aug 14  You'll never run out of printer paper

18 Aug 14  Canon offers environment prizes

1 Aug 14  CRL Energy wins environment award

20 Jun 14  Evolution show home opens in the south

7 Mar 14  Sustainability graduates make their mark

13 Dec 13  Ricoh keeps ahead of the digital game

6 Dec 13  House will open doors to green builders

11 Oct 13  Takapuna park wins concrete plaudit

11 Oct 13  Law firm names student prizewinner

23 Aug 13  Pledge a tree and grow a forest

19 Jul 13  Farmers gear up to dump old TVs

19 Jul 13  Enatel markets power-saving device

5 Jul 13  Ricoh plugs in to dashboard power

7 Jun 13  Hotel sets environment pace

7 Jun 13  Hotel managers turn tree-planters

24 May 13  Southern farmers act to protect land

8 Mar 13  Caltex launches specialised diesel fuel

22 Feb 13  Forest safety record could hurt industry

22 Feb 13  Law firm smashes emissions targets

22 Feb 13  Seafood industry passes good practice test

22 Feb 13  Millions back farming sustainability

18 Jan 13  Retailer gives away a healthy $125,000

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23 Nov 12  Forecourts do their bit for rubbish

2 Nov 12  Fashion show with an ethical edge

2 Nov 12  E-shopping works, says mail order firm

12 Oct 12  Philips to light up energy house

21 Sep 12  Hobsonville green homes sell well

14 Sep 12  Air NZ green team spreads wings

7 Sep 12  Tauranga gets its glass sorted

31 Aug 12  Lakes eco home wins galaxy of stars

27 Jul 12  Canon offers cash for good ideas

20 Jul 12  Plastics recovery sets record high

29 Jun 12  Rio reception pleases NZ tech company

15 Jun 12  Businesses plant trees to mark E-Day

8 Jun 12  Save Energy saves the most

1 Jun 12  Warmer homes pay off, say Greens

25 May 12  Wine maker chases green award

18 May 12  Drug makers given green option

18 May 12  Warm homes green economics at work

4 May 12  Miner to make hydo-electricity

4 May 12  Crusher rescues glass from landfill

4 May 12  Ministry welcomes fisheries decision

27 Apr 12  Science looks at new jobs for eggshells

13 Apr 12  E.R.I.C. is a cool e-waste guy

5 Apr 12  Southern project on track with award

30 Mar 12  Businesses learn how to be eco smart

30 Mar 12  Honda drives planting programme

23 Mar 12  Sinbad sanctuary shows signs of success

23 Mar 12  Phone companies hit the highway

23 Mar 12  Flood-hit town wins rebuild praise

9 Mar 12  Luxury lodge wins environment award

9 Mar 12  Government's mining plans worry Greens

9 Mar 12  Farming group welcomes water action

2 Mar 12  Resort restores environment

2 Dec 11  Nats break mining promise, says Labour

2 Dec 11  Sustainability study hailed as success

25 Nov 11  Study shows inhibitor boosts pasture

25 Nov 11  Emails worry NZ climate deniers

18 Nov 11  Smart boxes come to the Waikato

11 Nov 11  Caravan carries green message to kids

14 Oct 11  Philips wins lighting award

23 Sep 11  Business lobby puts student on ice

23 Sep 11  Green Honda wins praise

2 Sep 11  NZ Wood adopts new CEO

19 Aug 11  Dump deepwater drilling, say Greens

22 Jul 11  Travel costs show need for planning, say Greens

22 Jul 11  BNZ wins praise for office fit-out

1 Jul 11  Emperor penguins face grim future

1 Jul 11  Jet Park hotel wins top enviro award

24 Jun 11  'Closed' mine to produce coal for local sale

24 Jun 11  Groups act to clean up Manawatu River

17 Jun 11  Winemaker wins praise for carbon stand

17 Jun 11  Cuevas scrubs up Clean Planet

3 Jun 11  Unitec launches sustainability strategy

13 May 11  Greens hail success of Warm Up NZ

13 May 11  NZ fails to deal with lethal insecticide

6 May 11  Honda puts its money where its trees are

29 Apr 11  Ag bags join move to recycling

21 Apr 11  Most Kiwis want renewables over fossil fuels

21 Apr 11  BP tried cover-up, says Greenpeace

15 Apr 11  Auckland boosts home insulation

15 Apr 11  Smith runs out of water excuses, say Greens

15 Apr 11  Tasman eyes turn to energy efficiency

15 Apr 11  EECA welcomes renewable energy stance

15 Apr 11  Search on for winning concrete ideas

8 Apr 11  Methyl bromide use seen as foolhardy

1 Apr 11  National standards smooth way

1 Apr 11  Green champions get help

25 Mar 11  Recycling drive targets schools

18 Mar 11  Shopping centre plans to celebrate

18 Mar 11  Winemaker urges Earth Hour action

11 Mar 11  EPA appointments under fire

11 Mar 11  Welcome to the Year of the Forest

25 Feb 11  Heat Smart warms up Auckland homes

25 Feb 11  Aluminium's the word, says industry

11 Feb 11  Wind farm adds power to the economy

11 Feb 11  New process turns old plastic into road cones

11 Feb 11  NZ winning war on dioxin emissions

11 Feb 11  Partnership boosts rural enviro services

28 Jan 11  Which climate science does Smith accept?

28 Jan 11  Nestle gets into schools' good books

21 Jan 11  Blame Brownlee for blackouts, says Labour

23 Dec 10  RMA reforms deliver first major consent ahead of time, says Smith

17 Dec 10  Underground gas storage gets go-ahead

17 Dec 10  Black Robin earns a feather in its cap

17 Dec 10  Emissions testing the key, say motor traders

17 Dec 10  NZ wave-power machine wins award

17 Dec 10  Farmers can check effluent systems

10 Dec 10  Lanzatech hits the hot 50

3 Dec 10  Wind group: Court gives nod to wind farms

3 Dec 10  Nova Energy buys EGas customers

3 Dec 10  Can we have a word, say kids at Cancun

3 Dec 10  Climate change talks must deliver - Oxfam

19 Nov 10  Water use key to crop sustainability

19 Nov 10  Green homes good investment, says Harcourts

19 Nov 10  Ecotours operator wins environment award

12 Nov 10  Tonnes of electronic waste collected on eDay

12 Nov 10  Glacier research gets shot in the arm

5 Nov 10  Fuel-efficient Mini Cooper hits the market

29 Oct 10  Southern builder launches sustainable homes

29 Oct 10  Sales of gas-guzzlers on the rise

22 Oct 10  Sustainability wins award for hostel

8 Oct 10  Oxfam criticises Global Climate Fund

8 Oct 10  Greenpeace stages protest over oil drilling

24 Sep 10  SKM recognised as sustainability trailblazer

27 Aug 10  Awards for leading science innovators

27 Aug 10  Southern Ocean reveals role in greenhouse gas regulation

27 Aug 10  $6 billion of new investment likely to go to EPA

20 Aug 10  Te Uku wins Meridian environmental award

13 Aug 10  Foresters want ban on illegal lumber imports

13 Aug 10  MAF allocates funds for soil erosion work

13 Aug 10  Televisions can now earn an Energy Star

6 Aug 10  Farmers like large recycling bag for plastic

23 Jul 10  Waterweed idea wins science prize

23 Jul 10  Curry theory adds spice to emissions science

23 Jul 10  Scientists switch on super computer

23 Jul 10  NIWA harnesses Nelson’s sunshine

23 Jul 10  National’s biofuels policy a shambles, says Labour

23 Jul 10  Yealands to turn vine prunings into power

23 Jul 10  Entries open for Concrete3 Sustainability Awards

23 Jul 10  Greens applaud AA advice on tyre pressure

16 Jul 10  National 'takes chainsaw' to afforestation grant scheme

16 Jul 10  Labour: National needs a plan, not just a recession and rain, to beat emissions

16 Jul 10  Greens: Govt relies on rain and recession to reduce emissions

16 Jul 10  Chinese firm pumps $18m into LanzaTech

2 Jul 10  Sustainability down the list, say Greens

2 Jul 10  Govt fails to provide climate-friendly choices, say Greens

2 Jul 10  Seniors voice opposition to ETS

25 Jun 10  Taxpayers face $1.1 billion Kyoto liability, say authors

25 Jun 10  Analysis shows National's ETS the 'worst of all worlds'

18 Jun 10  Entries open in EECA Awards

18 Jun 10  Government backs farm recycling scheme

18 Jun 10  Report highlights importance of water storage

18 Jun 10  Green business tool transferred to business community

18 Jun 10  ARC and Honda drive tree programme

18 Jun 10  MWH produces NZ ETS guide

4 Jun 10  Power companies look at hedge market

30 Apr 10  Information and reputational risk drives big shift in office paper choices

30 Apr 10  Delay ETS, say major electricity users

30 Apr 10  Proceeding with ETS ill advised, says EMA Northern

30 Apr 10  Suspend the ETS until 2013, says farmers' lobby

23 Apr 10  Support for ETS slumps further, says business lobby

16 Apr 10  First funding round of WMF now closed

16 Apr 10  Government puts its own water forum under threat, says Labour

9 Apr 10  Insulation rate high through summer, says Brownlie

1 Apr 10  Greens put emphasis on transport

26 Mar 10  UK Budget shows NZ the way

26 Mar 10  Mt Cass wind farm progressing

26 Mar 10  Meridian to mark Earth Hour

26 Mar 10  Bayfield goes green again

12 Mar 10  Thanks from Carbon News: 41 million-plus pages and counting!

5 Mar 10  Saving the planet one printer at a time

5 Mar 10  New Ford eco car due in NZ

19 Feb 10  New civic building the 'greenest' in NZ

19 Feb 10  World engineers' chief praises minister

19 Feb 10  Tyres meet tough chemical safety rules

19 Feb 10  Efficiency incentives proposed for RMA

12 Feb 10  Christchurch getting its head around e-cars

12 Feb 10  Changing farming climate is AgResearch focus

5 Feb 10  Three companies in energy efficiency campaign

5 Feb 10  Aussie hotel wins carboNZero certification

29 Jan 10  New work under way on Phase II of RMA reforms

18 Dec 09  Windflow progress pleases shareholders

18 Dec 09  NZ firm helps British sheep

4 Dec 09  Todd takes stake in Crest

4 Dec 09  Decision to go to Copenhagen the easy part, says Greenpeace

4 Dec 09  Meridian to appeal Project Hayes decision

27 Nov 09  NIWA: Glaciers continue to shrink

27 Nov 09  ETS: Society wants forestry answers

27 Nov 09  Young Kiwis want transport changes

23 Nov 09  Maori Party: Deal to benefit all

20 Nov 09  Maori health will be hit hard, say MPs

20 Nov 09  Steam turbine wins award

20 Nov 09  Arrested activists criticise Fonterra

20 Nov 09  Smith's Treaury reaction a worry, says Chauvel

13 Nov 09  International recognition for environmental law scholar

13 Nov 09  North Shore in line for sustainability award

13 Nov 09  Bio-fuel levy the last straw for forest owners

6 Nov 09  Kiwis and business reject ETS change, say Greens

16 Oct 09  Thank you for doubling our traffic in a single day

16 Oct 09  Sack Nick Smith from climate portfolio, says Dunleavy

2 Oct 09  Blue-Greens must be 'pink' with embarrasment, says Chauvel

23 Sep 09  Solid Energy and Ravensdown investigate lignite-to-fertiliser plant

23 Sep 09  Several steps till cement plant decision, says Holcim

18 Sep 09  Carbon neutral-certified wine competition a top effort

18 Sep 09  Sustainable business programme makes a difference in Cromwell

18 Sep 09  Biofuels move welcomed

14 Sep 09  Smith: ETS revisions "balance" environment, economy

14 Sep 09  Business NZ: Revised ETS ‘more measured’

14 Sep 09  Business leaders: bill for proposed ETS changes could run to billions?

11 Sep 09  NZ leads the world in compressed air power saving

4 Sep 09  NZ Clean Energy Centre to break ground in Taupo

4 Sep 09  Global warming legislation 'would fail a proper regulatory impact assessment'

31 Aug 09  Government fiddling while planet burns, says Greenpeace

28 Aug 09  Mt Cass wind farm plan revised

28 Aug 09  Climate experts to brief young ambassadors

28 Aug 09  Loads-of-roads programme dinosaur thinking, say Greens

28 Aug 09  Online GHG reduction calculator

21 Aug 09  Sustainable paints win $1m prize for Resene

21 Aug 09  Government scheme warms more than 3000 homes

21 Aug 09  Queenstown businesses learn how to use less power

21 Aug 09  Hybrid car advert okay, authority rules

21 Aug 09  More people buying smaller cars

14 Aug 09  Labour wrong on 2020 costs, says Smith

14 Aug 09  Greens: NZ to spend on emissions target when it could save

7 Aug 09  Most New Zealanders want 20-plus emissions reduction target

7 Aug 09  High price for 100 per cent renewable energy, says Smith

7 Aug 09  ANZAC approach needed to tackle climate change, says business group

31 Jul 09  New reports help inform climate change policy, says Smith

31 Jul 09  Costs of emissions cuts most likely overstated - report

31 Jul 09  Timber tops for environmentally friendly buildings - report

31 Jul 09  'Wood miles' stack up in New Zealand's favour

31 Jul 09  Business backs 20% emissions cut target

31 Jul 09  No new tree planting under this Parliament, say Kyoto forest owners

31 Jul 09  Guarantee for good biofuel moves closer

31 Jul 09  Biodiesel Grants Scheme off to a strong start, says Brownlee

31 Jul 09  Minister’s political games on climate are off target, say Greens

31 Jul 09  Labour urges boldness on carbon pollution reduction target

31 Jul 09  Sustainability report a useful step towards accurate reporting

31 Jul 09  2020 emission reduction target large cost, says coalition

31 Jul 09  Canon cuts emissions by 23%

24 Jul 09  Shift heavy freight by rail, not juggernaut trucks

24 Jul 09  Entries open for 2009 Concrete3 Sustainability Award

24 Jul 09  New emissions tool for exporters

17 Jul 09  Gull supports Greenpeace emissions reduction stand

17 Jul 09  Babydoll sheep to cut emissions at vineyard

14 Jul 09  Paper sector preparing for product stewardship

14 Jul 09  Whangarei's first energy efficient marine township in development

10 Jul 09  Key’s Pacific tour should prompt rethink of climate change targets

10 Jul 09  Environmental initiatives help OfficeMax strike diamond

7 Jul 09  Millions face climate-related hunger, says Oxfam

7 Jul 09  Energy Data File highlights rich lignite resources

7 Jul 09  Security threats from climate change top Pacific agenda

3 Jul 09  Report shows positive shifts in energy use and supply, govt says

3 Jul 09  One in five likely to go for home insulation rates deal

3 Jul 09  Electrolux wins award for excellence in sustainable design

3 Jul 09  Companies back-track on toxic electronics phase-out

3 Jul 09  Golden Bay house gets energy efficiency rating

3 Jul 09  Same trucks, less carbon, says Gull

3 Jul 09  New licence improves access to environmental data

3 Jul 09  Government improves water quality monitoring

30 Jun 09  Three-day event celebrates New Zealand Antarctic research

26 Jun 09  Cathay buys carbon credits

23 Jun 09  Commission declines Transpower request to amend settlement

23 Jun 09  Sustainability cuts cost at council

23 Jun 09  Green hotel top choice for eco-conscious corporates

19 Jun 09  ETS economic impact report reaction: Government

19 Jun 09  ETS economic impact report reaction: Labour

19 Jun 09  ETS economic impact report reaction: Greens

19 Jun 09  Polluters should pay, say Greens

19 Jun 09  Good magazine celebrates; One year, six major milestones and zero emissions

19 Jun 09  Banks waive fees for home insulation scheme

19 Jun 09  Govt 'over-selling' home insulation scheme

19 Jun 09  Electric vehicles to be RUC exempt

19 Jun 09  Kawerau Jet wins silver Qualmark award

19 Jun 09  Study into impact of sugar policies on energy and food issues

12 Jun 09  New software measure farm emissions

12 Jun 09  Tardy council consent processing proves need for reform

12 Jun 09  Climate scientists drilling for evidence in Southern Alps

12 Jun 09  Air quality standards to be reviewed

12 Jun 09  Government makes up mind in advance on outcome of water reforms, says Labour

12 Jun 09  Tried-and-true recipes to tackle and gain from climate change

12 Jun 09  RMA shake-up needed to fix late consents, says Smith

9 Jun 09  Change of focus on fresh water management

9 Jun 09  Mainzeal nails elusive Green Ribbon for environmental excellence

9 Jun 09  Greens say transport plan is a win-win-win

9 Jun 09  North Canterbury company fined for burning tyres

5 Jun 09  Being green leads to high growth

5 Jun 09  Kiwi organisations unite to tackle climate change

5 Jun 09  Gull discounts biofuel 12 cents per litre for World Environment Day

5 Jun 09  Cleaning company calls for better practices on World Environment Day

5 Jun 09  Green Ribbon Award winners

5 Jun 09  Cleanest 'Gypsy Day' ever, say farmers

5 Jun 09  New Zealanders support insulation, but split on Budget

2 Jun 09  Home insulation should be a woolly idea, say farmers

2 Jun 09  Wood industry welcomes primary growth partnership

2 Jun 09  Agrojet achieves new Qualmark Enviro status

2 Jun 09  Release details of home insulation deal, says Labour

2 Jun 09  Community group welcomes insulation package

29 May 09  New loans key to home insulation success

29 May 09  Contact keen to support insulation initiative

29 May 09  TZ1 says new platform will revolutionise the voluntary carbon market

29 May 09  A toast to sustainable winemaking

26 May 09  Business could push governments over the line on climate change

26 May 09  Personalities sign on for climate change campaign

26 May 09  Minister goes off half-cock, says lobby group

26 May 09  New web firm aims to fill up the trucks

22 May 09  Yarn-maker takes EECA award

22 May 09  Simply Energy deal offers alternative supply option

22 May 09  Waikato farmers snap up native plants

22 May 09  Labour welcomes Commerce Commission report on energy sector

22 May 09  Government forces Kiwis into cars, say Greens

19 May 09  Acidic oceans could aid photosynthesis, says researcher

19 May 09  Crude oil lowers producers' input prices

15 May 09  Straterra welcomes tax exemption for oil and gas exploration

15 May 09  Solid Energy in talks with Downer EDI Mining over Stockton

15 May 09  Green calculators add up for environment, says Canon

15 May 09  Kiwis happy with economic management but want super coontributions continued

12 May 09  New direction for Electricity Commission

12 May 09  Seresin Estate leads the way in organics and biodynamics

12 May 09  Chauvel: We'll help National fix the mess

12 May 09  Jennian and Right House form partnership

8 May 09  Road user charges plan penalises diesel cars

8 May 09  Antarctica and the ice-age puzzle

5 May 09  Australia's new GHG target shows up NZ's lack of target - Greenpeace

5 May 09  NZ can lead world in renewable energy, says expert

5 May 09  Fonterra wants intensity approach to ETS

5 May 09  Scientists speak out over Salinger sacking

1 May 09  Minister concerned over Cook Strait cable failure

1 May 09  RMA review under attack, says Labour

28 Apr 09  Water pollution major problem - survey

28 Apr 09  MainPower appeals Mt Cass wind farm decision

28 Apr 09  Waikato student off to Asia-Pacific eco forum

24 Apr 09  Fully subscribed rights issue for Pike River Coal

24 Apr 09  Key's 'road' for economic recovery should look more like a light-rail line, say Greens

21 Apr 09  Kyoto news no reason for complacency, says lawyer

21 Apr 09  Simpson Grierson presents annual environmental law prize

21 Apr 09  Sustainable practices win industry award for hotel

21 Apr 09  Ford increases fuel efficiency, decreases emissions

21 Apr 09  Progressive under pressure to act on plastic bags

17 Apr 09  Green light for environmental footprinting centre

17 Apr 09  Action needed on positive side of Kyoto ledger, say forestry contractors

17 Apr 09  Two million dollars for new Kyoto forests

17 Apr 09  How New Zealand can learn from “Towards a Global Green recovery”

17 Apr 09  Figures show why ETS should go ahead quickly

17 Apr 09  Reality check time on emissions trading, says Federated Farmers

17 Apr 09  More headroom for a better carbon scheme

14 Apr 09  ETS uncertainty points to serious energy problems, says Labour

14 Apr 09  GetReal anti-plastic bag campaign hits the streets

9 Apr 09  TZ1 and American Carbon Registry form partnership

9 Apr 09  NZ shamed at Bonn talks, says Greenpeace

9 Apr 09  Government uncertainty over ETS must end, say Greens

9 Apr 09  Green cleaning saves businesses money

9 Apr 09  Lodge top for environment and accommodation

7 Apr 09  'Polar bear' ministry cuts expected today

7 Apr 09  NZ 'rearranges deckchairs' while ice shelf melts

7 Apr 09  Cycleway idea too good to leave unfunded, say Greens

7 Apr 09  Reining in energy use in Christchurch

7 Apr 09  Farmers care about fertilisers

7 Apr 09  Waitakere residents' pride in 'eco city'

7 Apr 09  Environment Canterbury becomes authority for large dams

3 Apr 09  CarboNZeroCert programme ranked No.1 in Australasia

3 Apr 09  PC-makers clean up their act on climate

3 Apr 09  Ministerial review of electricity market

31 Mar 09  Action starts for levy on supermarket bags

31 Mar 09  Council questions whether Govt should be taxing plastic bags

31 Mar 09  Glass claims inaccurate, says forum

31 Mar 09  Biodiesel blend reaches Mobil pumps

31 Mar 09  Make polluters pay, say businesses

27 Mar 09  Greenpeace increases call for emission cuts

27 Mar 09  Heat pump water heaters get $1000 boost in EECA pilot

27 Mar 09  Businesses back Earth Hour

27 Mar 09  'Big Picture' partnership claims top environmental prize

27 Mar 09  Minister refuses to rule out further delays to ETS - Labour

24 Mar 09  New Zealanders want faster action on climate change

24 Mar 09  Gull backs renewable-energy vehicle research

24 Mar 09  Kiwi icons to go black for WWF’s Earth Hour

24 Mar 09  National wastes opportunity to reduce waste, say Greens

24 Mar 09  New name for water association

24 Mar 09  Green ideas on display at Bayfair

20 Mar 09  Business Roundtable releases climate change submission

20 Mar 09  Trans-Tasman climate ministers meet

20 Mar 09  UN chief urges people to join Earth Hour

20 Mar 09  Meridian and NZ Antarctic Institute sign MOU

20 Mar 09  Five leading New Zealand minds for Eco-Minds

20 Mar 09  New directory of green services

20 Mar 09  Auckland still up in the air over transport funding, says Labour

20 Mar 09  First 'Roads of National Significance' identified

20 Mar 09  Labour calls for Government investment in jobs and warm homes for Dunedin

20 Mar 09  Auckland road tax shows National doesn’t get agriculture

20 Mar 09  Solid Energy says it continues improvement in environmental performance

17 Mar 09  Anti-business cuts surely unsustainable?

17 Mar 09  $1 billion more for state highways

17 Mar 09  Pike River, raising NZ$45 mln in share sale, has stock halted

17 Mar 09  Government says it's committed to Auckland rail electrification

17 Mar 09  Don't short-circuit rail electrification, say Greens

17 Mar 09  Revamped packaging awards announced

17 Mar 09  Unprecedented demand for recycled glass, says forum

17 Mar 09  Mixed fortunes for energy SOEs at half-year

17 Mar 09  Chauvel says Government speaking out of both sides of its mouth on SOE energy profits

17 Mar 09  Use power company profits to reduce winter power bills, says Anderton

17 Mar 09  Diesel’s award-winning excellence must fuel Government review of road user charges - Hyundai

17 Mar 09  Regional fuel tax decision avoids colour coded diesel

17 Mar 09  North Shore says 'no' to privatised water

13 Mar 09  Concrete national cycleway would save jobs, says industry

13 Mar 09  New 'green' freight hub opens

13 Mar 09  Clean streams accord part of a much bigger picture, says industry

13 Mar 09  National breaks election promise again with job cuts, says Labour

6 Mar 09  Superfund continues to invest in nuclear weapons, say Greens

6 Mar 09  Seismic search for oil and gas starts

6 Mar 09  NZ must legislate biofuels, says Kiwi world-record holder

6 Mar 09  Prime Minister further undermining progress on climate change: Labour

3 Mar 09  Govt releases draft new rules for Electricity Commission

3 Mar 09  Don’t trade the environment for short term jobs - Eco

27 Feb 09  Obama's commitment to ETS a signal to NZ

27 Feb 09  Maari oil flows

27 Feb 09  New draft standards on wind farm noise

27 Feb 09  RMA attacks encourage environmental vandals

27 Feb 09  BMW investigates wind power

27 Feb 09  Ministerial working party on electricity

27 Feb 09  Billions of dollars of green buildings

24 Feb 09  Federated Farmers: Fitzsimons' departure should lead to ETS rethink

24 Feb 09  Pulling the plug on old, inefficient appliances

24 Feb 09  Hamilton gets landmark water consent

20 Feb 09  Meridian wins consent for Mill Creek wind farm

20 Feb 09  Leading tourism businesses becoming more sustainable

20 Feb 09  Vector should pay adequate compensation

17 Feb 09  Climate change truth is self-evident: Greens

17 Feb 09  Solid Energy confirms biodiesel to proceed with limited expansion to 4 million litres a year

17 Feb 09  DOC rejects secrecy claims over Project Hayes deal

17 Feb 09  Botany Town Centre sets sustainability target

13 Feb 09  Government welcomes progress to protect Lake Taupo

13 Feb 09  National quietly dumps two billion dollar Fast Forward fund

13 Feb 09  National grid upgrade

13 Feb 09  Kaiwera wind-farm appeal withdrawn

13 Feb 09  Government welcomes arrival of electric cars

13 Feb 09  Explorer Graphics works help MFE map soil carbon

13 Feb 09  Tasman Eco Village attracts international attention

13 Feb 09  Ice could hold clue to greenhouse effect

10 Feb 09  Water management needs reform, says NZWWA

10 Feb 09  Reinstating Labour’s home-insulation plan first step

10 Feb 09  Business as usual for Green Homes Fund: Greens

10 Feb 09  Time to nominate environmental champions

10 Feb 09  Mitsubishi and Meridian launch electric car trial

3 Feb 09  Smart meters give households power to choose lower prices

3 Feb 09  Meridian offers Renewable Investment Notes

3 Feb 09  Ngawha power station officially opens

3 Feb 09  Time to charge full-steam-ahead with electrification

3 Feb 09  Drop in consents builds case for housing and green-home fund

3 Feb 09  Greens support new hydro scheme in Buller

3 Feb 09  Poor state of Earth focus of South Island journey

3 Feb 09  Meridian says its programme will boost employment and economy

30 Jan 09  Stockton long-term investments confirmed, production cut in response to steel downturn

30 Jan 09  Ecostore’s green credentials turn platinum

30 Jan 09  Tourism company darts in to help save endangered birds

30 Jan 09  Queenstown holiday park scores high in Green Globe benchmarking

30 Jan 09  BMW makes 10 best engines list in US

27 Jan 09  Submissions open on Turitea wind farm

27 Jan 09  Greens issue 'new deal' challenge

27 Jan 09  New Zealand should join the new International Renewable Energy Agency

27 Jan 09  Water meters 'not about conservation'

23 Jan 09  Zurich approach 'bearing fruit'

23 Jan 09  SKM Wins Global Business Achievement Award

23 Jan 09  Commerce Commission warns over hybrid comparative advertising

23 Jan 09  Obama's green leadership challenges National, say Greens

20 Jan 09  Jayride moves into Queenstown

20 Jan 09  Defer the ETS to minimise job losses, says MEUG

16 Jan 09  New investment in climate change research

16 Jan 09  National will have to do better than announce old policy , says Anderton

16 Jan 09  ‘Smart’ fridges stay cool by talking to each other

16 Jan 09  Charlie’s launches an honest water

16 Jan 09  Used cooking oil slashes hot water power bill by 92%

16 Jan 09  Nats to trash public recycling bins, says Greens

23 Dec 08  Canadians adopt New Zealand climate change software

22 Dec 08  Environmental footprinting expertise funded

22 Dec 08  Greens label Supreme Court decision as blow to climate

19 Dec 08  Biofuels obligation removed

19 Dec 08  Westpac wins CEMARs certification

19 Dec 08  First carboNZero-certified freight shipment

19 Dec 08  Concrete industry appoints new boss

19 Dec 08  Waitakere joins international climate change network

16 Dec 08  Saving water key to reducing energy use, says report

12 Dec 08  Carbon calculator useful for home builders

12 Dec 08  Slipping oil price won't deter NZ exploration

12 Dec 08  New date announced for Air New Zealand biofuel test flight

12 Dec 08  A 'black magic' CO2 fix

12 Dec 08  NZ could have 100% renewable energy

12 Dec 08  Bogans provide inspiration to cut fuel consumption this summer

9 Dec 08  Australian paper questions role of carbon trading

9 Dec 08  Research to reduce run-off effects

5 Dec 08  Farmers won't appeal Taupo decision

5 Dec 08  Genesis' first bonds offer over-subscribed

5 Dec 08  Meridian granted water-only consents for North Bank tunnel

5 Dec 08  Chauvel to take part in international climate change study programme

5 Dec 08  Phoenix Organics buys green electricity

2 Dec 08  Air NZ launches new environment trust for kids

2 Dec 08  Cement fundamental to modern economy, says Holcim

28 Nov 08  UK moves send a strong signal to NZ exporters to cut carbon

28 Nov 08  Future Proof and Right House join forces

28 Nov 08  Unleashing the bioenergy bonanza offers NZ Inc huge opportunities

28 Nov 08  NZ Timber Federation welcomes Government’s suspension of the ETS

28 Nov 08  Pike River coal mine officially opened

28 Nov 08  ETS on hold results in some “carbon traders” promoting VCS to New Zealand exotic forest owners.

25 Nov 08  Electricity from coal seam gas now on the national grid

25 Nov 08  Barycentric Orbits influence climate, says Sprott

25 Nov 08  Appliance chain becomes Energy Star retailer

21 Nov 08  National already breaking promises on climate change, says Labour

21 Nov 08  Oil industry welcomes prospect of a carbon charge

21 Nov 08  Solid Energy and New Zealand Steel sign coal supply contract

21 Nov 08  New work on climate change and ice sheets

21 Nov 08  Business council not surprised by ETS review

21 Nov 08  NZ - friend or foe of US?

18 Nov 08  Review of climate change law applauded

18 Nov 08  National reneges on climate change commitments

18 Nov 08  Greenpeace questions ‘missing’ portfolio

18 Nov 08  Fundamental change towards government spending

18 Nov 08  Biofuels groups announce merger

18 Nov 08  National/Act agreement economic self-sabotage, says Greenpeace

18 Nov 08  EDS welcomes appointment of Nick Smith to cabinet

18 Nov 08  Climate Science Coalition welcomes National/Act agreement

14 Nov 08  Australia's first certified-green industrial estate opens

14 Nov 08  TrustPower receives Arnold hydro resource consent

14 Nov 08  Business leaders look forward to working with National on major economic and environmental issues

14 Nov 08  Farmers upset over permit-to-farm decision

14 Nov 08  New coastal ship to slash carbon emissions

14 Nov 08  Ministerial-model BMW to foot it with hybrids

11 Nov 08  Getting the job done: the changing face of glass recycling

11 Nov 08  Building up gas for good

11 Nov 08  Climate change: Nowhere to Hide, says Greenpeace

7 Nov 08  Parker jobs claim wrong, says coalition

7 Nov 08  Federated Farmers too weak to stand up to National on ETS

7 Nov 08  Green Party in climate-change denial, say Federated Farmers

7 Nov 08  Mr Key, don't forget water storage is infrastructure, too

4 Nov 08  Science, agriculture and New Zealand's future - Anderton

4 Nov 08  Global recession reaches carbon market

4 Nov 08  Labour and National fail environmental test, say green groups

4 Nov 08  Anderton challenges Act on its centre-piece policy

4 Nov 08  Green forum on the global financial crisis

4 Nov 08  New areas for international environmental co-operation

4 Nov 08  Genesis considers bond issue

4 Nov 08  TrustPower opens Australian wind farm

31 Oct 08  Economies continue to grow with emissions trading, says Parker

28 Oct 08  PaintPlus first small enterprise in NZ to be carbon neutral

28 Oct 08  New electricity information website launched

28 Oct 08  Hermitage Hotel takes gold for environmental work

28 Oct 08  Anne Blackburn appointed to NZVIF Board

24 Oct 08  The United Group branches out into carbon

24 Oct 08  Carbon rating agency appoints CEO in Singapore

24 Oct 08  New homes targeted in light-bulb push

22 Oct 08  Tsakounis Global to investigate JI coal methane projects in Australia.

22 Oct 08  Labour commits to R&D tax credits and Fast Forward

17 Oct 08  National’s approach to energy efficiency 'costed and workable'

17 Oct 08  Parker's view at odds with NZIER report - Beard

17 Oct 08  Survey shows energy market opportunities

17 Oct 08  Green Globe offers carbon 'health check'

14 Oct 08  Top economist supports chamber's views on carbon taxes

14 Oct 08  ETS will hinder economic growth, says Kiwi Party

14 Oct 08  Paraoa Bakehouse judged New Zealand’s sustainable business of the year

10 Oct 08  Reducing greenhouse gases one fridge at a time.

10 Oct 08  NZ students to work on climate change study in Europe

7 Oct 08  Time for green thinking on the economy, say Greens

7 Oct 08  Water, water - not everywhere

7 Oct 08  Farmers working hard for the environment

7 Oct 08  Brewery project wins cement industry sustainability award

3 Oct 08  Tax cuts eaten into by emissions trading

3 Oct 08  Nat's climate change stance 'window dressing'

3 Oct 08  Further 32 turbines ordered for TRH wind farm

30 Sep 08  Tourism businesses sign up for energy-efficiency programme

30 Sep 08  Hyundai to sell electric cars in New Zealand

30 Sep 08  IDEAcarbon rates Joint Implementation projects

26 Sep 08  New Zealand’s sustainability trailblazers announced

26 Sep 08  Is the end of higher fert prices on the horizon?

26 Sep 08  Water management leaking through the cracks

26 Sep 08  National's forestry policy ignores the obvious

26 Sep 08  Electricity Commission making some progress toward environmental goals, says PCE

26 Sep 08  Key must explain Williamson’s rail comments

26 Sep 08  Bill to help aquaculture development passes

23 Sep 08  Online calculator gives emissions measure

23 Sep 08  Retravision goes energy-wise

23 Sep 08  HVDC upgrade must proceed, says MEUG

19 Sep 08  Holcim sets benchmark in sustainability

19 Sep 08  Air New Zealand fits winglets to reduce fuel, emissions

16 Sep 08  Glaciers continue to show significant ice loss

16 Sep 08  New Zealand maintains world-class paperboard recycling rate

12 Sep 08  REACTION: Greenhouse Policy Coalition - Emissions trading scheme is flawed

12 Sep 08  REACTION: Greens: ETS a first step, time for some big strides now

12 Sep 08  REACTION: National: We will amend flawed ETS

12 Sep 08  Rudd’s carbon scheme leaves early movers exposed

11 Sep 08  GOVERNMENT STATEMENT: Historic climate change legislation passes

11 Sep 08  REACTION: Thank god that's over, now back to the climate, says Greenpeace

9 Sep 08  Ministry and foundation combine to work on climate change issues

9 Sep 08  ValueAdd model promotes 'carbon farming'

9 Sep 08  Transpower consults on options for the Wairakei-Whakamaru lines

9 Sep 08  More details needed in National’s Environment Policy

9 Sep 08  Students plot to reduce extravagant use of electricity

9 Sep 08  Energy expert welcomes investment guidelines

9 Sep 08  Biofuels decision upsets Nats' environment spokesman

9 Sep 08  Minister praises train drivers for saving fuel

9 Sep 08  Intel ships new eco-friendly server processors

5 Sep 08  Crown submission on Meridian wind farm proposal

5 Sep 08  Cynical politics around emissions trading scheme

5 Sep 08  Solar energy can bring clean energy to over 4 billion people by 2030

5 Sep 08  Tough challenges to livestock agriculture

2 Sep 08  ETS bill a good compromise - CTU

2 Sep 08  First publicly-displayed credits on TZ1 registry

2 Sep 08  Contact files consent application for Waitahora wind farm

2 Sep 08  Call for funding for trials of alternative fertilisers on farms around lakes

2 Sep 08  New minerals industry organisation launched

2 Sep 08  Maclean first in world to take up new sustainable card

2 Sep 08  OctaFuel slams AA over comments that fuel saving devices don’t work

2 Sep 08  PGG Wrightson moves into fuel distribution

2 Sep 08  Pike River reports A $1.14 million loss

2 Sep 08  Urban development discussion document published

2 Sep 08  Councils’ role in waste minimisation hindered

2 Sep 08  Criterion Furniture receives top sustainability prize

29 Aug 08  Biofuels sustainability review puts forests ahead of food crops

29 Aug 08  Progressive Party supports ETS

27 Aug 08  Statement from New Zealand First

26 Aug 08  REACTION: Emissions trading will hurt, says coalition

26 Aug 08  The ETS can be improved, say forest owners

26 Aug 08  Kyoto Forest owners say they need ETS passed

26 Aug 08  Biodiversity critical in emissions trading scheme

26 Aug 08  Open letter to Jeanette Fitzsimons

22 Aug 08  EMA: Greens right to ask for public guidance on emissions trading law

22 Aug 08  Labour's political agenda no reason to ram flawed ETS through

22 Aug 08  Fonterra trialling new eco-friendly tanker

22 Aug 08  Landslide response to Greens' call for ETS input

22 Aug 08  ETS must pass despite weaknesses, says Greenpeace

22 Aug 08  Orcon’s purple fleet adds a touch of green

22 Aug 08  Matariki Forests to explore strategic opportunities

19 Aug 08  National’s energy policy ‘return to think big’

19 Aug 08  World first to demonstrate potential to reduce carbon emissions by millions of tonnes

19 Aug 08  ETS needs more work, says Business NZ

19 Aug 08  Eco-friendly solution for costly wood infection

19 Aug 08  Greenpeace: NZ must step up commitment

19 Aug 08  Energy Mad founders win prestigious innovation award

15 Aug 08  Get real, Greenpeace tells Nats

15 Aug 08  Business backs policy not to ban new base-load thermal generation

15 Aug 08  Escape Rentals offsets emissions

15 Aug 08  Ukrainian joint-implementation projects gain traction

15 Aug 08  You be the judge – new ecolabels tell the story

12 Aug 08  Polluters gain control of water

12 Aug 08  Dunedin Airport wins gold award

12 Aug 08  Ecotourism growth industry for Maori

12 Aug 08  TrustPower saves power at home

8 Aug 08  UK Carbon Reduction Commitment – a lesson for New Zealand firms

8 Aug 08  Log truck initiative credited with safer roads

8 Aug 08  A good news story ... they’re using our trees over there

8 Aug 08  Fuelstar endorses AA’s warning

8 Aug 08  Triangle Television puts trees before a party

8 Aug 08  Bayfield takes the next step

5 Aug 08  Eco-efficiency cuts waste by 20 per cent, says Fonterra

5 Aug 08  Lonely dinosaur seeks white elephant

5 Aug 08  Transpower welcomes approval for HVDC Pole 1 replacement

5 Aug 08  Organics sector awards

1 Aug 08  ING NZ launches sustainable growth fund to meet growing market demand

1 Aug 08  Proven personal wind turbines

1 Aug 08  New energy publication released

1 Aug 08  Fantastic plastic Fly-Buys cards

29 Jul 08  New members for GIAB announced

29 Jul 08  Oil dependency takes its toll, say Greens

29 Jul 08  NZ joins new clean energy partnership

29 Jul 08  Coal or Kiwi: Solid Energy at it again

29 Jul 08  Major breakthrough in tropical timber campaign

29 Jul 08  Auckland residents get a helping hand to pull the plug on old, inefficient fridges

25 Jul 08  Citroen collects more green awards

25 Jul 08  Diesel hybrids on the horizon

25 Jul 08  Holcim plant manager appointed

25 Jul 08  Water policy will mean fewer trees, say forest owners

25 Jul 08  Swimmable rivers promise on indefinite hold, say Greens

25 Jul 08  Kyoto foresters seek assurances on Labour and National's carbon credit promises

22 Jul 08  New website for New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd

22 Jul 08  New paint technology saves on fuel costs

22 Jul 08  Cullen comments on trans-Tasman scheme welcomed

18 Jul 08  Consider Aussie ETS before passing bill, say Nats

18 Jul 08  Australian and NZ emissions schemes not compatible, says O’Reilly

18 Jul 08  NZ union supports pressure on private equity

18 Jul 08  Electricity investment under way for long-term security

18 Jul 08  Dunne: What has the Reserve Bank told the Government about the true cost of ETS?

18 Jul 08  Shopping centre says it’s good business to be green

15 Jul 08  Water management issues will impose a major constraint on growth in the next 10 years

15 Jul 08  Survey confirms business is driving skill development

15 Jul 08  Fridge filter cuts grocery bills, says Auckland firm

15 Jul 08  $300 grants available for 'green' technology in homes

15 Jul 08  Miners withdrawn from Spring Creek as safety precaution

11 Jul 08  Roundtable: NZIER survey confirms ETS proposals lack support

11 Jul 08  UN agency says G8 leaders 'missed opportunity'

11 Jul 08  Kupe exploration update

11 Jul 08  3G iPhone - The G ain't for Green!

8 Jul 08  Garnaut report shows NZ on right track with emissions trading

4 Jul 08  Business leaders praise unions for recognising ETS will help deliver "future jobs"

4 Jul 08  Windflow attracts Mighty River Power

4 Jul 08  High fuel cost forces Air New Zealand to increase fares

4 Jul 08  Landslide buries climate change link

4 Jul 08  TZ1 appointed global Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Registry

4 Jul 08  Paperless air freighting for New Zealand

4 Jul 08  Beca green building contributes to major award win

4 Jul 08  Children pay the price as international community plays catch-up with climate change

4 Jul 08  Cement giants call for sectoral approach

1 Jul 08  National: Power users may face extra bill of $165 million

1 Jul 08  Send ETS back to select committee, says Roy

1 Jul 08  Lake Hawea level cause for real worry - Brownlie

27 Jun 08  Expo joins the green revolution

27 Jun 08  Companies register hits 500,000

27 Jun 08  Jaguar and Land Rover invest in green future

27 Jun 08  Households continue to drive energy demand

27 Jun 08  Biodiesel New Zealand confident about prospects for home-grown industry

27 Jun 08  World-first climate change deal from Bell Gully's

24 Jun 08  Price on carbon could be positive for the economy: Greens

24 Jun 08  Cynical bid to sway MPs on ETS: National

24 Jun 08  Hurry up’ report based on generalised assumptions

24 Jun 08  Biofuels Bill report back much improved

24 Jun 08  Sustainable biofuels likely to reduce fuel prices - Minister

24 Jun 08  Agriculture’s strength is its scientific basis

24 Jun 08  Thermal generation ban defies logic

24 Jun 08  First prosecution in New Zealand under the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996

24 Jun 08  Kiwi employers among least environmentally conscious

24 Jun 08  Energy efficiency and Safety bring award double for Christchurch

24 Jun 08  Bright sparks dream up light bulb ban

24 Jun 08  Nothing to fear from energy efficient lighting: Greens

20 Jun 08  Unions: Time for business to be constructive on ETS

20 Jun 08  Waste bill gives economic incentives

20 Jun 08  Banning ‘old’ light bulbs could leave homeowners in the dark

20 Jun 08  Diesel power for Scenic

20 Jun 08  The Langham secures Australasia’s first fleet of hybrid limousines

20 Jun 08  Call to Suspend Motorway Projects

20 Jun 08  Emissions Trading Scheme Proves to be Trojan Horse

20 Jun 08  Flexible land use alliance welcomes positive movement on forestry offset scheme

18 Jun 08  Heavy emitters: ETS bill changes not sufficient

17 Jun 08  Government throwing switch on traditional light bulb

17 Jun 08  Greenpeace: What about agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions?

17 Jun 08  Greens: Catch the train now or miss the bus

17 Jun 08  Todd Energy receives carbon credits for generating electricity for national grid

17 Jun 08  Government 'showing no leadership over wind farms'

17 Jun 08  Hamilton kids with small footprint have big impact

13 Jun 08  Fewer trees unless govt changes policies

13 Jun 08  Cross-sector partnership forms on sustainable water management

13 Jun 08  Minister of Building and Construction takes chainsaw to red tape

13 Jun 08  ARC calls on Aucklanders to help save energy

13 Jun 08  "Outrage" at AWE burning 17 million cu ft of natural gas daily at Taranaki

13 Jun 08  Manufacturers call for better approach to domestic electricity demand

12 Jun 08  Kiwis don't know their credits from their offsets

12 Jun 08  SOE wields deforestation chainsaw

12 Jun 08  Record deforestation shows government must tear up agriculture MOU

11 Jun 08  Expulsion of Shell from Ogoni, Nigeria hailed

11 Jun 08  Better metering will cut household power use 20%

11 Jun 08  Clark "personally responsible" for shocking deforestation data - Kyoto Forestry Association

10 Jun 08  Bio diversity research shown to winegrowers

9 Jun 08  Austral Pacific delists from AMEX

9 Jun 08  United Future - Green sniping breaks out as Dunne continues his dance on ETS

6 Jun 08  The Langham Auckland awarded top business environmental award

6 Jun 08  Air New Zealand Makes Significant Carbon Emission Reductions

6 Jun 08  Holcim: Sustainability initiatives on track

5 Jun 08  Heavy users worry over power prices

5 Jun 08  Farmers get free advice on shifting to certified organic production

5 Jun 08  Sixteen NZ firms join Climate Neutral Network

4 Jun 08  Minister: Green co-leader being "looney" on water issue

4 Jun 08  Greens to Fonterra: Can we stop $1.3 billion emissions subsidy now?

4 Jun 08  Make the power conservation call now, Minister

30 May 08  EMA: Urgent power savings required to avert power cuts

30 May 08  Small innovative Kiwi company recognised in Tokyo earth month event

29 May 08  Greens want US-style ban on illegally logged timber imports

29 May 08  31 projects get $950,000 in smart innovation cash

29 May 08  Brownlee holds Parker to no power price rise promise

28 May 08  A changing climate is not all bad for agriculture

28 May 08  Latest NIWA projections: How climate change will affect your town

28 May 08  Fish and Game: Let's audit farms to reflect realty in eco labels

28 May 08  Say goodbye to half a million plastic supermarket bags in one month?

28 May 08  80,000 old containers leave life on the farm

28 May 08  More on-farm waste products to go into recovery scheme

27 May 08  No early mad rush for Energy Mad's household emission credits

27 May 08  THL goes for 1500-campervan fleet emission standard six times better than Europe's

27 May 08  Carbon labelling: Exports at risk from dirty dairying

27 May 08  Heavy emitter Holcim celebrates 50th with conservation project

26 May 08  Nitrogen loaded Rotorua lakes showing improvement

26 May 08  Tanzos: Landcorp should help sheep farmers avoid emissions costs

23 May 08  PM visits cutting edge Hyundai research and development centre.

23 May 08  BUDGET: Energy efficiency and climate change measures

22 May 08  Luxury travel gathering said to be NZ's biggest carbon neutral event

22 May 08  Rural internet use jumps 97% in April as fuel prices rise

22 May 08  Tanczos to stay till election - new waste tax priority policy

22 May 08  Ministry report blueprint for environmentally friendly printing

21 May 08  Mallard cites sustainability in potential $200m fashion market.

21 May 08  Google Earth powers up to show impacts of climate change

21 May 08  Now its "go vege" and save the planet?

21 May 08  Watercare, Vodafone win trans Tasman sustainability reporting awards

21 May 08  Anderton slams Key's inaccuracies on Fast Forward Fund

20 May 08  Gutless National risk billions, says Agriculture Minister

20 May 08  Parker panics over slowing of ETS process, says Smith

20 May 08  EMA applauds National call for pause in ETS

20 May 08  Greens 'away with the fairies', says NZCSC

19 May 08  UN sustainable development forum ends with call for more investment in research

19 May 08  Mallard forced to explain ministry bungles - again

19 May 08  Key outlines case against current ETS proposals

19 May 08  Minister is trying to downplay cost of emissions trading

19 May 08  National - weak in the face of anti-climate business lobby

19 May 08  Kyoto forests group supports Key's ETS stand

19 May 08  John Key fails the leadership test on climate change, says minister

19 May 08  Leadership delay is not what New Zealand needs on the ETS bill

16 May 08  Emissions trading scheme must proceed

16 May 08  Ports of Auckland commits to improved environmental efficiency

16 May 08  Cullen pre-budget address to Canterbury Manufacturers’ Association

16 May 08  Copeland to oppose emissions trading scheme

16 May 08  Major coal deal for Toll Rail

16 May 08  Fonterra one of few companies capable of tapping global trend

15 May 08  Farm environment competition rewards more supreme winners

15 May 08  Better use of science can cut fertiliser spending

15 May 08  Westpac plans to drive down C02 emissions

15 May 08  Climate legislation needs strengthening

15 May 08  ETS relief needed for ‘trade exposed' shipping companies

15 May 08  Simon Marsters appointed to Solid Energy board

14 May 08  McCain emissions trading pledge important for NZ's heavy emitters

14 May 08  Biofuel misinformation will cost meat farmers

14 May 08  ETS will cut environmental lifeline

13 May 08  Business decision makers back emissions trading

13 May 08  Parker: Clean green energy important to Rio Tinto

13 May 08  Carbon capture false hope, says Greenpeace

13 May 08  How Kiwis can take easy steps to reduce their footprint

13 May 08  Farmers Relieved At Supply Beyond 2013

12 May 08  Price rises will trigger reduction of fuel use

9 May 08  Fonterra: Global emissions to increase from ETS

9 May 08  Labour asleep on Blue Lake logging

9 May 08  Contact: ETS will boost renewable generation, cut emissions

9 May 08  Business leaders urge action on world water crisis

9 May 08  Greytown to become first "Greentown"

9 May 08  Tourism industry calls for emissions trading alignment with Australia

8 May 08  Changes to Kyoto last straw for forest owners

8 May 08  Climate contradiction: Will Govt please explain?

8 May 08  Emissions trading bill still needs work

8 May 08  Greenpeace: Don't subsidise polluting industries

8 May 08  Government confused over transport – Sustainable Energy Forum

8 May 08  Households and taxpayers to subsidise big polluters more and longer

7 May 08  ETS move would allow extended support for exporters

7 May 08  Treasury's new Q and A on New Zealand's Kyoto liiability

7 May 08  Prime Minister: New Kyoto figures give more flexibility to phase in Emissions Trading Scheme

7 May 08  Key: Carbon neutral policy added to scrap heap

7 May 08  Greens: Labour buckles under pressure from big polluters

7 May 08  EPMU: Business must use ETS delay to invest in sustainability

7 May 08  Greenpeace: Taxpayers to foot bill for Govt backdown

7 May 08  NZBCSD: Policy shift a pity, taxpayers may now pay more

7 May 08  O'Reilly: Opportunities from ETS delay

7 May 08  EMA: Emissions targets kicked for touch

7 May 08  Government backdown on climate change unwelcome

6 May 08  Rail buy back marks new sustainable transport era

6 May 08  Study to look at new role for rail

6 May 08  Winegrowers win funds for organic viticulture

6 May 08  Biofuels not the bogey in fuel price hike debate

6 May 08  Digiweb going green with CarboNZero certification

5 May 08  Worst year since Wahine for natural-disaster damage

5 May 08  Brownlee: $230m paid to Electricity Commission – for what?

5 May 08  New policy approach needed in power and emissions trading

2 May 08  Climate Change Leadership Forum policy statement process

2 May 08  Brownlee says power crisis on the way

2 May 08  Seabed prospecting threatens Maui’s dolphin

2 May 08  Industry continues to contingency-plan for winter power supply

2 May 08  Don't delay the ETS - get it right

2 May 08  ACT: Dump The ETS

1 May 08  Parker: Emissions trading 'effective and affordable'

1 May 08  Political realities mean emissions scheme phase in slower than desirable

1 May 08  Report: Two-thirds of New Zealanders believe life is getting harder

1 May 08  Now a home which can feed the national grid

1 May 08  Government's plan to reduce emissions will hurt economy - NZIER

30 Apr 08  Club Tower development reaches for five-star rating

30 Apr 08  Fine-tuning of emissions trading policies recommended

30 Apr 08  Green Party wants commonsense emissions trading policies

30 Apr 08  Te Rere Hau Wind Farm going well

29 Apr 08  Climate Change Leadership Forum backs emissions trading scheme

29 Apr 08  Tougher energy efficiency rules for hot water systems

29 Apr 08  Vector sells Wellington network to CKI

29 Apr 08  Greens oppose proposed lines company sale

29 Apr 08  Japan NZ Partnership Forum will consider climate change

29 Apr 08  NZ First: Keep energy companies

29 Apr 08  Trelise Cooper, supermarkets promote pink eco bag as the "New Green"

28 Apr 08  Biodiversity loss - it will make you sick

28 Apr 08  Asia-Pacific countries share climate change data

24 Apr 08  UN enlists China screen darling to spread the word

24 Apr 08  What Nick Smith said about Helen Clark

24 Apr 08  Google backs out of green search initiative

23 Apr 08  Security firm to operate on DoC land

23 Apr 08  Conservation land concession to ensure public safety

23 Apr 08  Farmer leader says carbon price restrictions will restrict food production growth

23 Apr 08  Biofuel delay not necessary, say manufacturers

22 Apr 08  Democracy undermined by spying

22 Apr 08  Excuse me waiter .. can you clean up my creek...

22 Apr 08  Bottled bio water being sold in Blake's name

21 Apr 08  Parker: Industry protection under ETS being considered

21 Apr 08  Greens on NZ emissions: When will we turn the corner?

21 Apr 08  Labour’s credibility on climate change dies with latest figures

21 Apr 08  NZ emissions up .5 million tonnes in 2006

21 Apr 08  Solid Energy and private investigators' statements on spying claims

21 Apr 08  No proposal for congestion charging in Wellington

21 Apr 08  New Government policy statement on gas governance

18 Apr 08  First NZ-only study finds Green IT low on NZ business agenda

18 Apr 08  Conservation Minister to meet Australian colleagues

17 Apr 08  Who's the Green Car Maker of the Year?

16 Apr 08  Commerce Commission issues Maui Pipeline Open Access draft determination

16 Apr 08  Internet search engine pledges two trees for every 1000 searches

15 Apr 08  Boxboard behind recycling hotel coat hangar breakthrough

15 Apr 08  A good new corporate v green group spy story

15 Apr 08  Auckland’s first five-star environmentally sustainable building

14 Apr 08  No need for NZ to drag feet on biofuels

14 Apr 08  Downloadable eco advice aims at 63% who want to help

11 Apr 08  Urgent action sought on world food price shock

11 Apr 08  Nelson firm cited among world top 30 offset service providers

11 Apr 08  Major emitters group: delay ETs till we see Australia's scheme

10 Apr 08  All public consutlation documents now on one site

9 Apr 08  Smith: Biofuels joins climate change debacles

9 Apr 08  Ricoh sponsors climate change project on Celsias

8 Apr 08  Fuel economy star ratings go on cars for sale

8 Apr 08  Kiwis back waste levy, but not too clear on who gets the new tax money

8 Apr 08  Windfarmers: More wind means security and reasonable price

8 Apr 08  Green roof scoops green award

7 Apr 08  Government agencies reveal size of their footprint

7 Apr 08  Energy users' Group: Consumers and business will pay $600m for ETS

4 Apr 08  ‘Green’ car conference a sham – expert

4 Apr 08  Smith: End the mad rush on the bio fuels bill

4 Apr 08  Greens insist on biofuel sustainability standard

4 Apr 08  Dunne: slam the brakes on biofuels

4 Apr 08  Climate change "motorway" to higher value production

4 Apr 08  Mallard speech: Sustainable development at a sustainable price

3 Apr 08  Consultation on climate change measures continues

2 Apr 08  New research reveals green, social issues drive 11% of buyers

2 Apr 08  Trans-tasman biotech projects receive $3.8 million

1 Apr 08  No need for NZ to drag feet on biofuels

1 Apr 08  Conserving biodiversity is a business opportunity, say IUCN and Shell

1 Apr 08  Solar industries welcome National subsidy boost

1 Apr 08  Family Party to oppose carbon tax

31 Mar 08  International biofuels and electric vehicles experts speaking at Wellington

31 Mar 08  Wind farmers tilt at gas power for pushing up prices

31 Mar 08  Solar water heating grant to double under National

31 Mar 08  Forum explores low-carbon futures for local government

31 Mar 08  Bollard: ETS will add to headline inflation

28 Mar 08  Air NZ: Do you want carbon credits with that?

28 Mar 08  Minister of Energy rejects gas lobby claims

28 Mar 08  Ballance: Nitrification inhibitor use tracked by software

28 Mar 08  Right-Wing Council's Agenda is to Deny Climate Change

28 Mar 08  Unreliable renewable generation contributes to high spot prices

28 Mar 08  Solid Energy records further improvement in environmental performance

28 Mar 08  Cuba: Energy Program Saves One Million Tons of Oil in One Year

27 Mar 08  Top business speakers appearing at carbon market workshop

27 Mar 08  UK-NZ collaboration on climate change?

27 Mar 08  Environment Bay of Plenty welcomes major lake restoration move

27 Mar 08  Now it's spot the cars with stars

27 Mar 08  Australia's threatened species face extinction due to climate change

26 Mar 08  Transpower announces half-year result - operating surplus down $23.6m

26 Mar 08  Greenpeace occupies coal ship; calls for real action on climate change

25 Mar 08  New national environmental standard proposed on water flows

20 Mar 08  Now we're 'enhancing' nitrogen take-up to lower farm emissions

20 Mar 08  What the media didn't tell you about Air New Zealand's Shanghai Cabin Crew

20 Mar 08  Canterbury tourism operators challenged to join Earth Hour

20 Mar 08  Government Cold On Solar Heating

20 Mar 08  Forest & Bird to Meridian: release Mokihinui report

19 Mar 08  Major recycling collection changes announced

19 Mar 08  Anderton says survey shows deforestation reducing

19 Mar 08  Smith: Chainsaw massacre continues unabated

19 Mar 08  New Zealand Energy Quarterly launched

18 Mar 08  Forestry offsetting gains "overwhelming" support

18 Mar 08  Eco day attracts 6000

18 Mar 08  Independent scientists essential for innovation fund integrity

18 Mar 08  The Phoenix Foundation sound their support for Earth Hour

17 Mar 08  Emissions trading bill backed – but with major safeguard reviews from 2012

16 Mar 08  New national policy statement covering electricity transmission system

12 Mar 08  Solid Energy plans major expansions of renewable fuel production

12 Mar 08  Electricity Commission priorities updated

12 Mar 08  Solid Energy exploring indigenous energy options crucial for New Zealand

12 Mar 08  Auckland City - long term sustainability plan

12 Mar 08  Switch energy solutions showroom opens

12 Mar 08  Maori Party: Meridian threatens eels with dam-nation

12 Mar 08  Global Carbon Credits: Act to avoid carbon tax