The Government is proposing improvements to the market governance framework of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS).
The NZ ETS is an important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Read our proposal on designing a governance framework for the...More
The Government is reviewing industrial allocation (also known as free allocation) in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS).
Industrial allocation is the provision of free emissions units (NZUs) to industries considered emissions-intensive and trade-exposed (EITE). Its purpose...More
The Government recently consulted on technical changes to emissions trading scheme and synthetic greenhouse gas levy regulations.
Read our consultation document on proposed changes to NZ ETS and SGG levy regulations
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) is a hugely...More
Climate change is a global problem that is having significant impacts on the environment, people and economies across the world. To limit the most harmful impacts of climate change, all countries need to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New Zealand is committed to...More
Decision
The Government has decided to phase out certain hard-to-recycle plastics and six single-use items.
Read about the plastic items being phased out
The decision follows widespread public support
The Government consulted the public on its plastic phase-out...More