This section contains links to information on:

  • New Zealand Government and other consultations that are open for public comment/feedback

  • Topical New Zealand climate change news items

  • International climate change related news of interest

Open New Zealand climate related consultations:

28 May 2025: The Ministry for the Environment is seeking feedback on its annual review of auction settings and other regulations for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS). Includes two webinars, on 4th and 11th June

8 May 2025: The Department of Conservation is consulting on the Predator Free 2050 strategy withg a focus on the next five years. The consultation period ends at 5pm 30 June 2025

22 April 2025: The Ministry for the Environment is consulting on proposed amendments to waste legislation. Consultation closes on 11.59pm on Sunday 1 June and the information provided in cluded to on-line webinars