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The Green Party plans on stomping out the flames of re-carbonisation

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The Green Party announced that they will pass binding climate change legislation within their first 100 days in office.
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Greens say that Kiwi's are on the right track with electric vehicles

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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The Green Party has welcomed the government's recent announcement that one in three cars in its vehicle fleet will be electric by 2021...
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Electric cars and clean energy, the big steps we need to take to reach a carbon-free NZ

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Productivity Commission's report urges a transformative leap towards electric cars and clean energy for New Zealand's zero-carbon goal.
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Gisborne is the unlikely New Zealand town embracing emerging technologies

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Gisborne gears up for a green future as it welcomes the groundbreaking Electric Village, a hub for cutting-edge energy tech.
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Avert the dark cloud looming over our future: The Kiwi campaign to legitimise clean energy

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Fourteen leading NZ aid agencies launch a campaign demanding political action to reduce carbon emissions to zero...
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80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Installation of the turbines is scheduled to start by the end of the year, with completion foreseen by mid-2018...
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Greenpeace calls for a solar revolution as New Zealand emissions skyrocket

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Amid rising NZ emissions, Greenpeace urges a pivot to solar energy as reliance on fossil fuels spikes in response to hydroelectric shortfalls.
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Wellington innovation challenge pushes Kiwis to solve NZ's carbon crisis

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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The Low Carbon Challenge has officially launched in Wellington, the challenge will support six teams to grow their low carbon projects...
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Need for green: Kiwis demand rapid uptake of clean energy

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Generation Zero calls on New Zealand's next Parliament to make the country a global leader in carbon reduction efforts.
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The government steps up: New Zealand emissions targets may become legally binding

Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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Green Party backs call for new climate law to tackle pollution in New Zealand. Emissions targets would be legally binding.
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New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...
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New Zealand plans to power remote Pacific communities with renewable technology

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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A coalition of NZ based clean energy companies have decided to tackle the power insecurity that many remote Pacific communities face...
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Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...
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NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.
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New Zealand parliament reviews energy plans for a cleaner NZ

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Judith Collins releases NZ's energy efficiency strategy, calling for actions to maximize clean, renewable energy.
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Solarcity fails to gain traction with their complaint against solar tax

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Solarcity's solar tax battle falters as High Court denies their plea, affecting 45,000 Kiwis and NZ's renewable energy prospects.
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Google data centers: 100% renewable is just the beginning

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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That's bigger than many large utilities and more than twice as much as the 1.21 gigawatts it took to send Marty McFly back in time.
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HP goes green; moves towards 100% renewable energy

Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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HP has upped its commitment to being green, with plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its global operations - with 40% by 2020.
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Fully electric, highly sought after: Tesla Model 3 comes to NZ

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Tesla Model 3 electrifies NZ market, joining Mighty River Power's green fleet in nationwide sustainability drive.