On 9 December, Government introduced the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill (Bills), marking significant reform of New Zealand’s resource management system. These Bills will replace the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The Bills are scheduled for their First Reading in the week of 15 ...

The Government has announced another round of changes to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (CCRA). The aim is to simplify compliance, broaden the recognition of carbon removal activities, and adjust market settings to smooth the operation of ...

Shift in the scope of climate reporting In a shift aimed at balancing climate accountability with market and economic growth, the New Zealand Government has announced it is narrowing the scope of the climate-related disclosures regime. The changes, which will take effect from 31 March ...

Anderson Lloyd has had the privilege of working on the Coastal Wetland Blue Carbon Policy Research in Aotearoa project. This has been a great opportunity to connect with people in the wider blue carbon community here in New Zealand and further afield. This report was ...

The Anderson Lloyd Climate Change team are pleased to be the sole authors of the New Zealand chapter of Chambers Climate Change Regulation 2024: A Chambers Global Practice Guide. This chapter provides expert commentary on New Zealand's current and anticipated climate response, how this response ...