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One of the government’s spending priorities is a transformation towards a low-emissions economy. from www.shutterstock.com

How New Zealand’s well-being budget delivers for the environment

Troy Baisden, University of Waikato

A recent report on the state of New Zealand’s environment painted a bleak picture of species losses and freshwater pollution. Budget 2019 signals a shift, but more in intention than sufficient funding.
Finance minister Grant Robertson (left) and climate minister James Shaw address school children during a climate protest, promising that New Zealand will introduce zero carbon legislation this year. AAP/Boris Jancic

Climate change is hitting hard across New Zealand, official report finds

Robert McLachlan, Massey University

The latest report on the state of New Zealand’s environment delivers a forceful official statement on climate change impacts.

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  1. Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
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  4. New Zealand
  5. New Zealand stories
  6. State of the Environment
  7. State of the Environment reporting
  8. Water pollution
  9. Well-being budget

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