Z Energy and Red Phase innovate on-the-go EV charging
Z Energy (Z) – the country’s largest fuel retailer – has partnered with the rapidly growing Kiwi company Red Phase Technologies (Red Phase) to bring new ultra-fast EV chargers to the forecourt, as it continues to support customers shifting to low emission vehicles. Together they hope to build the country’s EV fast charging capacity quicker.
Countdown: Keen green kids win grants for climate-clever ideas
Creating forest walks in schools, rebuilding gardens devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle and supporting local communities with food grown by students are just some of the projects to receive a share of $50,000 from Countdown’s Growing for Good grants this year.
Victoria University of Wellington: Antarctica’s record-breaking heatwave marks year of climate extremes
Warmer temperatures throughout 2022 saw sea-ice records smashed, the latest State of the Climate report says.
Auckland has most zero-emission buses on the road in New Zealand
Auckland Transport (AT) now has 133 zero-emission buses in the fleet, making it the largest number for a New Zealand city, and in the top two in Australasia.
$25 million funding for Eastland Generation’s new 50MW geothermal plant
The Government’s green investment bank will lend $25 million to Gisborne-based Eastland Generation to help fund its Bay of Plenty geothermal projects.
Rifling through rubbish nets international awards for Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport’s new approach to minimising waste and its work mentoring other airports to become more sustainable has netted it two international awards.
Auckland’s first two electric ferries take shape for 2024 launch
Auckland’s two state-of-the-art electric ferries are taking shape in the east of the city, with the first expected to be in the water in 2024.
Interest-free lending on EVs as Westpac NZ unveils Greater Choices loan
New Zealanders can now access interest-free lending to purchase an electric vehicle, as part of Westpac’s expanded sustainable lending programme.
Helen Clark Foundation and WSP propose distinctive NZ ‘sponge cities’ model for addressing urban flood risk
In a major new research report, the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP in New Zealand are recommending a series of actions to respond to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events. These include excluding vulnerable flood-prone areas from development and incorporating mātauraunga Māori knowledge to minimise urban flood risk.
18 months in, LIC chief remains focused on dairy’s emissions challenges
Efficiency will be the key to finding solutions for emissions and other environmental challenges facing the dairy industry.