Decarbonisation stories
Additional Cook Strait freight capacity is secured for the pre-Christmas rush after KiwiRail exercised an option to buy Valentine for GBP £8.6 million.
The tax break leaves motorists with little relief while costing New Zealand more than GBP £500 million and delaying cleaner transport investment.
Judges are increasingly forcing ministers to explain climate plans, after Britain’s net zero strategy was found to breach the Climate Change Act 2008.
This could cut emissions by up to 40% as New Zealand’s biggest heavy transport fleet starts trialling on-site green hydrogen refuelling.
A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.
Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.
Battery makers face a supply squeeze as Stora Enso develops tree-based anodes that could cut reliance on graphite and lithium imports.
The new Auckland facility could cut New Zealand construction emissions by about 78,000 tonnes of CO2 a year, Holcim says.
Infrastructure firms face growing pressure to prove climate and social value as stimulus spending, disclosures and stakeholder scrutiny intensify.
Residents of Toyota's Woven City could test swappable cartridges that bring hydrogen power to homes and remote areas without pipes.
Budget 2022 will fund ageing locomotives and tracks, but critics say it largely brings New Zealand rail up to where it should already be.
More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.
Housing and building rules need sharper targets and tougher enforcement if New Zealand is to cut emissions, experts say.
KiwiRail’s financial turnaround will now be led by a familiar hand as Peter Reidy returns after nearly four years at Fletcher Construction.
Sulphur-based cells could cut EV battery costs sharply, with Theion claiming triple the range and far less energy use in production.
A $350-million proposal could bring 245 apartments to South Perth if planners back the 50-storey hybrid project.
Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.
Experts say the consultation paper could raise costs for businesses and consumers unless it better addresses trade-offs, investment and global freight risks.
Public road trials and taxi ranks could make electric vehicle charging faster, cheaper and less disruptive for drivers.
Europe’s energy security has been exposed by Russia’s invasion, strengthening calls for a rapid shift to renewables and digital twins.
