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Carbon Capture and Storage: Taking Action under the Present Law

This report examines the settings for carbon capture and storage and makes recommendations for change and reform. It examines relevant law and policy relating to environmental management, the Exclusive Economic Zone, Crown minerals, and the Emissions Trading Scheme. It addresses legal questions concerning long-term liability for geological sequestration, property rights, and competitive behaviour.

Review of CCUS/CCS Potential in New Zealand – March 2023

This report reviewed the carbon capture, utilisation and storage opportunities and reports on two potential candidates, the Maui and Kapuni gas fields in Taranaki, reviewing the technical and economic aspects of these projects.

Submission template: Consultation on measures for transition to an expanded and highly renewable ele...

Progressing the Next Phase of New Zealand's Energy Transition: Release of Discussion Documents

Cabinet paper seeking to release four discussion documents relating to the energy transition.

Progressing the Next Phase of New Zealand's Energy Transition: Release of Discussion Documents – M...

Cabinet agreed to release four discussion documents relating to the energy transition.

Offshore renewable energy: Next steps for regulatory proposals – Minute of Decision

Cabinet agreed to release discussion document and in principle agreement to proposals for managing feasibility activities for offshore renewable energy developments.

Advancing New Zealand’s energy transition

An overview of a package of energy system discussion documents, identifying cross-cutting issues and describing how these consultations support work towards developing the overarching New Zealand Energy Strategy.

Regulatory Impact Statement: Banning new fossil-fuel baseload electricity generation

Analysis on implementing a ban on new fossil-fuel baseload electricity generation.

The transition to low carbon – Auckland’s climate change plans

This document produced by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited outlines Auckland’s climate goals.

Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction

Cabinet paper seeking agreement to the introduction of the Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Bill.