Rod Carr

Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025

Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025

Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse

Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse

Reductions in pastoral farming among advice unveiled by the Climate Change Commission on how to handle greenhouse gas emissions in the years ahead

Reductions in pastoral farming among advice unveiled by the Climate Change Commission on how to handle greenhouse gas emissions in the years ahead

Government and Centre for Sustainable Finance join forces to develop sustainable finance strategy to improve NZ’s global competitiveness and attract climate-focused investments

Government and Centre for Sustainable Finance join forces to develop sustainable finance strategy to improve NZ’s global competitiveness and attract climate-focused investments

Climate adaptation not happening on the scale or at the pace needed, the Climate Change Commission says

Climate adaptation not happening on the scale or at the pace needed, the Climate Change Commission says

Failure to meet climate commitments from Paris Agreement could cost New Zealand in trade partnerships, warns Climate Change Commission

Failure to meet climate commitments from Paris Agreement could cost New Zealand in trade partnerships, warns Climate Change Commission

Allan Barber says politicians should tread warily when introducing measures attempting to force change on the public too fast or without adequate explanation

Allan Barber says politicians should tread warily when introducing measures attempting to force change on the public too fast or without adequate explanation

Allan Barber notes the pressure is on from the Climate Change Commission to plant more trees, cut livestock numbers, and buy more carbon credits. But the rural sector is persisting with its own pressure to 'be more realistic' and more nuanced

Allan Barber notes the pressure is on from the Climate Change Commission to plant more trees, cut livestock numbers, and buy more carbon credits. But the rural sector is persisting with its own pressure to 'be more realistic' and more nuanced

Climate Change Commission advises the Coalition Government to half the number of ETS units on offer in each of the next six years, cutting Crown revenue for tax cuts

Climate Change Commission advises the Coalition Government to half the number of ETS units on offer in each of the next six years, cutting Crown revenue for tax cuts

Christina Hood explains why New Zealand is one of the easiest countries in the world in which to get to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases

Christina Hood explains why New Zealand is one of the easiest countries in the world in which to get to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases

Climate Change Commission calls for overhaul of emissions trading scheme to prevent excess forestry and incentivize gross emissions reductions

Climate Change Commission calls for overhaul of emissions trading scheme to prevent excess forestry and incentivize gross emissions reductions

Climate Change Commission’s ETS advice could increase households' costs by between $85 and $877 in 2026

Climate Change Commission’s ETS advice could increase households' costs by between $85 and $877 in 2026

Climate Change Commission warns Government not to ignore its Emissions Trading Scheme advice for a second time

Climate Change Commission warns Government not to ignore its Emissions Trading Scheme advice for a second time

Native forests that began regenerating prior to 1990 are excluded from the ETS. This opens opportunities for voluntary schemes independent of Government

Native forests that began regenerating prior to 1990 are excluded from the ETS. This opens opportunities for voluntary schemes independent of Government

Climate Change Commission Chairman Rod Carr on tackling climate change in an inflationary world, and what's needed from government fiscal policy & RBNZ monetary policy to do so

Climate Change Commission Chairman Rod Carr on tackling climate change in an inflationary world, and what's needed from government fiscal policy & RBNZ monetary policy to do so