Annual reports
Yearly snapshots of the Commission's operations and financial performance.
- The first annual emissions reduction monitoring report where we examined the progress Aotearoa New Zealand is making towards its emissions reduction goals.
- The first biennial progress assessment on the national adaptation plan where we gauged the progress Aotearoa New Zealand is making to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
- At the Minister’s request, a report on the potential domestic contribution to New Zealand’s second nationally determined contribution.
- The first review of the 2050 net zero target, which also covered advice on including international shipping and aviation in the target.
- Advice on the fourth emissions budget.
- Our annual advice on NZ ETS unit limits and price control settings.
Annual Report 2024/25
This annual report covers a period of change for the Commission as it matured and evolved as an organisation, including welcoming Dame Patsy Reddy as the new Chair.
In 2024/25 the Commission delivered:
Download this report:
Climate Change Commission – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2025 [PDF – 1.93 MB]
Annual Report 2023/24
Climate Change Commission – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 [PDF, 3.2 MB]
Annual Report 2022/23
Climate Change Commission – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2023 [PDF, 9.0 MB]
Annual Report 2021/22
Correction: The Commission’s FY21/22 annual report inadvertently omitted to disclose a settlement payment relating to the cessation of a staff member's employment. This has been updated (refer p.56 “Staff remuneration”).
Climate Change Commission - Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2022 [PDF, 6.43 MB]
Annual Report 2020/21
Climate Change Commission – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 [PDF, 1.2 MB]
Annual Report 2019/20
Climate Change Commission – Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020 [PDF, 633 KB]