Climate Change

Last week the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill (Bill) was introduced into Parliament.  The Bill is the culmination of the discussion and consultation processes commenced by the Ministry of Business Inn...

Yesterday the Minister for Climate Change, Hon Simon Watts announced changes to the current settings of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).  Key changes include reduction of the number of...

New Zealand has officially joined the growing list of countries exploring carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) as means to accelerate decarbonisation and the transition to a lower emissions ...

As New Zealand renewable energy developments continue to attract interest from global investors, we take a look at some recent approaches of the Overseas Investment Office in assessing consent require...

The energy transition from combustion fuels to low carbon alternatives is viewed as critical in the race to cut global CO2 emissions and reach climate targets.  We look at some of the opportunities p...

In light of the significant weather events around the country in 2023, now is a good time for insureds to check the sum insured of their insurance policies to avoid a second crisis. Under-estimating t...

As the realities of climate change become apparent, more and more countries are enacting framework climate change laws to mount a domestic response to the global challenge.  The sufficiency of these ...

It’s the quintessential Kiwi dream – owning a property only a stone’s throw from the sea.

Update: The Maritime Transport (MARPOL) Amendment Bill underwent its third reading on 9 November 2021.  Having successfully progressed through its third reading, it now awaits royal assent.  This sh...

The Government is getting closer to the publication of a national strategy for responding to climate change.