'Feebate' - The Government's reverse Robin Hood scheme
Who could begrudge giving more than $8,000 of public money to every proud owner of brand-new Tesla Model 3 cars? Just look at their smiles. Read more
27 September, 2021
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Submission: Designing a governance framework for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
The New Zealand Initiative supports the government’s emissions targets, including commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement and to net zero emissions of long-lived greenhouse gases from 2050. We consider the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (“ETS”) is among the world’s leading cap-and-trade systems for reducing greenhouse gases. Read more
17 September, 2021
Podcast: Matt Burgess on the increasing carbon price
This week the price of a New Zealand Unit of carbon credit passed $50 for the first time. Ben Craven speaks to Matt Burgess about why this happened, and what the increase in price will mean for consumers, emitters, and New Zealand’s environmental commitments. Read more
3 September, 2021
Fresher Water
Freshwater politics is a nightmare. Long-term improvements in water quality depend on the development of systems that can withstand government and policy changes. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
27 August, 2021
Podcast: The blackout on 9 August with Carl Hansen
Carl Hansen, the former Chief Executive of the Electricity Authority between 2010 and 2018, joins Matt Burgess to discuss what happened on the evening of 9 August when 35,000 homes lost power on the coldest night of the year. Carl explains how the blackout happened and the response to the event by the government. Read more
26 August, 2021
Fording the Rapids: Charting a course to fresher water
Providing future generations with rivers and aquifers at least as clean as our generation found them requires durable freshwater management systems that can stand the test of time. Regulatory measures can improve outcomes for now. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
23 August, 2021
Media release: It's time for a politically sustainable approach to improving water quality
Wellington (Monday, 23August 2021): Improving water quality requires more than short-term fixes, concludes a new report released today by the New Zealand Initiative. Any Government committed to improving New Zealand’s freshwater quality must build the institutions that can deliver it while withstanding changes in Government. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
23 August, 2021
Country needs freshwater protection that's fit for purpose
An independent review of the Overseer farm management tool concluded that the software package is far from ideal for Council water quality management. Providing a relatively coarse view of nutrient loss from farms, Overseer can help farms in improving on-farm practice. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
23 August, 2021
Research Note: What happened on Black Monday?
Last week, on Monday 9 August, very cold weather over most of the country meant national electricity demand reached a record high. About 35,000 consumers (1.75% of consumers) experienced power outages between 7 – 9 pm. Read more
18 August, 2021
The 'Green Paradox' in Government's CentrePort investment
It was a small achievement but one that made climate change minister James Shaw proud. Last week, Wellington’s CentrePort deployed its first seven all-electric container movers. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
17 August, 2021