Environment

Environment

9 months ago

New Zealand sees a 14% increase in environmental taxes in 2022

In a significant move towards encouraging sustainability and reducing environmental damage, Aotearoa New Zealand reported a 14% increase in total environmental taxes for the...

Larger or longer-lasting polynyas could increase Antarctic coastal regions' vulnerability to ocean-driven erosion and invasions by non-native species, which are currently impeded by sea ice.

Environment

9 months ago

Scientists uncover long-term trends and cyclical patterns in Antarctic polynyas

A groundbreaking study by an international team of researchers has revealed significant long-term trends and previously unidentified cyclical patterns in the formation of Antarctic...

The season was marked by an atypical climatic setup, with air pressure higher than usual over and to the east of the North Island, and lower than usual to the south.

Environment

9 months ago

New Zealand records its ninth-warmest summer, NIWA reports

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA), New Zealand's foremost environmental science and applied research body, has announced that the...

The equatorial Pacific's surface temperatures clearly indicate El Niño's presence.

Environment

9 months ago

El Niño weakens but its impacts persist, warns WMO

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported earlier this month that the 2023-24 El Niño event, one of the five strongest on record, is...

According to the IPCC, the world faces unavoidable multiple climate hazards over the next two decades with global warming of 1.5°C.

Environment

9 months ago

IPCC warns climate change poses grave threat to human wellbeing and planet's health

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has unveiled its latest report, last month, highlighting the dire consequences of human-induced climate change on...

Beyond temperature metrics, Stats NZ also unveiled other climate indicators. These include data on drought, rainfall, extreme weather conditions such as wind and rainfall, El Niño Southern Oscillation, atmospheric ozone, and greenhouse gas concentrations.

Environment

1 year ago

New Zealand's warmest year on record caps off a decade of rising temperatures

New data released recently by Stats NZ paints a concerning picture of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand. A striking eight out of...

Trade winds, which play a critical role in the development and sustenance of El Niño events, have exhibited intriguing patterns in the last two months.

Environment

1 year ago

El Niño arrives with predictions of being one of the strongest in recent decades

El Niño, a notorious climate phenomenon characterised by the warming of the central equatorial Pacific Ocean, has officially been confirmed by the National Institute...

An illustration of Matawii reservoir (Photo: Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust)

Environment

1 year ago

Matawii reservoir unveiled, enhancing water security in Northland

The government marked a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance water security and bolster regional business and climate resilience with the opening...