Govt advised against feebate exemptions for work utes
Their rising popularity seen as 'incompatible' with decarbonising the transport sector.
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Climate change: Scientists defining NZ's new 'normal'
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Local Focus: Robins return to Manawatū
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After what's likely NZ's hottest June, Niwa is picking more mild - but variable - weather.
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Green hydrogen: NZ scientists edge closer to climate-friendly fuel
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Youth call for action on climate change heard
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Australia fights UN downgrade of Great Barrier Reef health
Environmentalists have applauded the UN World Heritage Committee's proposal.
Kāpiti mayor takes flight in electric aircraft
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Electric car revolution risks mountain of toxic battery waste
Green push towards net zero emissions could create millions of tonnes of hazardous junk.
Science of a tornado: All you need to know about NZ and twisters
Our tornadoes are small by world standards but have caused deaths and damage.
Climate change: Pests costing NZ millions of tonnes of carbon storage
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Why Indigenous knowledge should be an essential part of how we govern the world's oceans
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EV rebate plan may backfire - retailer
From July 1, people will be able to get rebates of nearly $8700 for a new electric car.
School Strike 4 Climate Auckland declares itself racist and disbands
The group has helped organise the annual school strikes.
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Rebates for buyers of electric cars, buyers of petrol cars to cop new fees
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