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The proposals also address ways to enable small and community-scale renewable electricity generation.

Environment

1 year ago

MBIE seeks public input on renewable electricity consenting improvements

The Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have invited the public to provide feedback on proposals aimed...

The majority of Solomon Islanders live in rural, low-lying coastal areas, where provincial governments, churches, and civil society groups deliver essential services.

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1 year ago

New Zealand bolsters climate change resilience in Solomon Islands

Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced today that Aotearoa New Zealand will provide NZ$15 million of climate finance to the Solomon Islands, aiming to...

The combined impact of all five renewable energy projects, if approved, will create up to 1,260 full-time jobs and contribute more than 635 Megawatts to the national grid during peak generation. (Stock photo for illustration purposes)

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1 year ago

Waikato solar farms set to slash carbon emissions and create hundreds of jobs

In the heart of the picturesque Waikato region, a transformative and eco-friendly change is on the horizon. Two ambitious solar farm projects are set...

Net emissions, which include removals from land use and forestry, were 55.7 Mt CO2-e in 2021, an increase of 3% on 2020.

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1 year ago

New Zealand's gross emissions continue to decrease in 2021: Greenhouse Gas Inventory

The Ministry of Environment in New Zealand has reported yesterday that the country's gross emissions continued to decrease in 2021, according to the...

The report also states that wastewater service providers reported over 4,200 overflows caused by wet weather events or blockages and failures during dry weather in the 12 months from July 2020 to June 2021.

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1 year ago

Freshwater crisis looms in New Zealand, Our Freshwater 2023 report reveals

Our Freshwater 2023 report, published on Wednesday by Stats NZ and the Ministry of Environment, unveils concerning data on the state of New...

Latrunculia (Latrunculia) tutu sp. nov. spicule against a background of other Latrunculid species. (Image: NIWA)

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1 year ago

New Zealand's ballerina sponge dances its way to the top 10 new marine species of 2022 list

Move over Black Swan, there's a new ballerina in town, and it's a sponge. The Ballerina sponge, scientifically known as Latrunculia (Latrunculia) tutu, has...

As New Zealand faces these changing weather patterns and potential El Niño conditions, it is essential for the public to remain informed about the latest forecasts and potential impacts.

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1 year ago

Heavy rainfall looms for New Zealand as climate patterns shift

A northerly quarter air flow in mid-April could direct tropical moisture towards Aotearoa/New Zealand, increasing the likelihood of heavy rainfall, according to...

End of summer snowline survey, Tasman Glacier. (Photo: NIWA / Rebekah Parsons-King)

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1 year ago

New Zealand's glaciers continue to shrink amid climatic changes

New Zealand's renowned glaciers continue to lose snow and ice, as revealed by the latest annual end-of-summer snowline survey conducted by NIWA. The 2023...