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The greening of New Zealand business
Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.

Opinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battle
OPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.

Opinion: Farm emissions should not be targeted while concrete gets a pass
OPINION: NZ's climate commitments will require emissions reductions by all sectors.

Why this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'
Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.

Taxing farm animals’ farts and burps? Denmark gives it a try
New York Times: World's first belch and manure tax aims to cut methane emissions.

AgriZeroNZ says climate change solutions for agriculture will endure
Climate change initiatives for agriculture will go the distance, Wayne McNee says.

Massive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
The 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.

'It’s lovely here': Family move from city lights to country living
'Sometimes we all just stand outside and watch the sunset.'

Eco-breakthrough: Award for Rotorua firm's polystyrene alternative
Rotorua sustainable solution company produces polystyrene alternatives for the world.

Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'

'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024
An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.

'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".

Aussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZ
Tests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.

Regional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at play
Hawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.

Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.

Govt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon price
The Government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale.

Is NZ moving fast enough to prepare for worsening climate impacts?
Climate change poses a multibillion-dollar risk to NZ.

Opinion: NZ is running out of gas - that’s good for the climate, bad for the economy
OPINION: NZ is running out of gas. That’s good for the climate, but bad for the economy.

Analysis: Why environment groups are accusing the Govt of a 'war on nature'
Green groups say the Government is 'waging a war on nature'. What are their main gripes?

‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’
'Instead of impacting your wallet, in the long run it's going to end up benefiting you.'

Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
'There are already known practices in agriculture that can reduce GHG emissions.'