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Judicial review - application to the Supreme Court for leave to bring an appeal

April 2025

The Commission has been advised that Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand (LCANZI) are seeking leave to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling in the Supreme Court.

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‘Steady as we go’ on NZ ETS price controls for 2026–2030

April 2025

Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts has released the Climate Change Commission’s latest annual advice on the NZ ETS unit limits and price control settings, for 2026–2030.

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Judicial review: Court of Appeal decision released

March 2025

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal of the High Court's decision on a judicial review of our 2021 advice.

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New Chair and Commissioners announced

December 2024

Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts has announced Dame Patsy Reddy, Felicity Underhill and Devon McLean will join the board of the Climate Change Commission,

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Commission delivers first review of the 2050 target and advice on the fourth emissions budget

December 2024

The Minister of Climate Change has released two reports on Aotearoa New Zealand's medium- and long-term climate goals

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Commission report released on domestic contribution to the second nationally determined contribution

November 2024

The Minister of Climate Change has released our report on the domestic emissions reductions that Aotearoa New Zealand could achieve as part of the country's second nationally determined contribution (NDC2).

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