Proposed amendment to New Zealand's Second Emissions Reduction Plan (2026 to 2030)

Closes 26 Nov 2025

Consultation questions

There are 4 questions that can be answered within this section.

As outlined in the discussion document, we are confident that the policies and strategies in ERP2, including our revised approach to reducing agricultural emissions, will meet EB2.

You can read more information on the revised approach in the discussion document (PDF, 3MB)

The Ministry for the Environment (the Ministry) is seeking feedback on the following questions.

1. What, if any, other impacts or consequences of the revised approach to reducing agricultural emissions should the Government be aware of?
2. What actions could the Government consider taking to further support a market- and technology-led approach to reducing agricultural emissions?
3. Noting that agricultural emissions policies may disproportionately impact Māori, what further action could the Government consider to support Māori to reduce agricultural emissions?
4. What are your views on ERP2 with the revised approach to reducing agricultural emissions?