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This page lists all Ministry for the Environment climate change news for the past six months.

Review of the Projected Balance of Kyoto Protocol Units
An independent review of the 2009 net position has been completed by the Australian office of AECOM (www.AECOM.com), a global environmental and engineering consulting company. [10 March 2010]

Govt consulting on tree weed exemption
Minister for Climate Change Issues Nick Smith today announced the Government's proposed regulations for allowing the clearance of some tree weeds without penalty under the Emissions Trading Scheme. [26 February 2010]

Forest deal delivers double environmental benefits
Environment Minister Nick Smith today commended Puketapu 3A Incorporation and Mighty River Power on their 2400 hectare forest proposal in Taupo that will reduce carbon emissions and nitrate run-off. [4 February 2010]

NZ joins Copenhagen Accord on climate change
The Government today announced that New Zealand is joining the Copenhagen Accord on climate change and is submitting its existing conditional 2020 target range. [1 February 2010]

New Zealand's Fifth National Communication
New Zealand’s Fifth National Communication updates New Zealand’s progress towards its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It is a requirement under both the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol. [23 December 2009]

$45 million for Global Research Alliance
Associate Climate Change Issues (International Negotiations) Minister Tim Groser and Agriculture Minister David Carter today announced that New Zealand will contribute $45 million over four years to the Global Research Alliance on agriculture greenhouse gases. [17 December 2009]

Govt to consult with industry on ETS allocations
The Government today released a consultation document as a first step in the process of allocating emission units to industry under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), Minister for Climate Change Issues Nick Smith says. [11 December 2009]

Changes to ETS needed to reduce costs
Parliament needs to pass amendments to the existing Emissions Trading Scheme prior to Christmas to make it workable and affordable, Minister for Climate Change Issues Nick Smith says. [16 November 2009]

Govt welcomes report on ETS costs
A report on the amended Emissions Trading Scheme released today by the Sustainability Council shows the changes will more than half the costs for Kiwi households and businesses, Minister for Climate Change Issues Nick Smith says. [12 November 2009]

First reading, Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill
Mr Speaker, I move that the Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill now be read a first time. [24 September 2009]

NZ pushes for Global Alliance on agricultural emissions
Prime Minister John Key says the New Zealand Government is pushing for a Global Alliance to research how to cut world-wide greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. [23 September 2009]

Groser to New York for climate change meetings
Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser leaves for New York today to attend a series of climate change meetings. [17 September 2009]

Last updated: 20 March 2008