Hawke’s Bay’s forestry waste could be transformed into commercial biofuel with demand for biomass set to grow as the region makes the switch to clean energy.

MBIE’s latest Energy Quarterly release shows that, despite record wind and geothermal power generation in the July to September quarter, below average hydro inflows until mid-August resulted in the third lowest level of hydro generation in a September quarter on record.

This EDS report contends that it will require a concerted and integrated effort to reverse the long-term degradation of the Marlborough Sounds including passive marine restoration, active marine restoration and land-based efforts.

The Government has released a Hydrogen Action Plan which sets out key steps to unlock private sector investment in hydrogen energy and support New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy.

The Government has confirmed a 50 per cent reduction to the annual charge for forest owners participating in the forestry Emissions Trading Scheme.

The Government has released the second emissions reduction plan.

The actions and initiatives in this plan keep New Zealand’s emissions to no more than 305 megatonnes between 2026 and 2030.

Cabinet has agreed to explore public-private partnerships to plant trees on Crown land, supporting New Zealand’s climate change targets and creating more jobs.

The Government has announced clear rules to limit farm to forestry conversions entering the Emissions Trading Scheme.

The Government will consider the findings of the panel’s biogenic methane science and targets review.

The Department of Conservation has released its Annual Review.

Two reports have been released from the Climate Change Commission on Aotearoa New Zealand’s medium and long-term climate goals.

Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy has been appointed as the new chair of the Climate Change Commission.