Climate change engagement
MfE’s climate change work programme is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate.
Consultation on the emissions reduction plan discussion document Te hau mārohi ki anamata Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future opened on Wednesday 13 October 2021 and closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday 24 November.
This consultation has now closed.
Each webinar runs for one hour and will include a presentation on each topic and the opportunity to ask questions.
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Transitioning to a low-emissions, climate-resilient future |
12pm Monday 18 October |
This webinar was repeated and recorded 7pm October 18.
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Transitioning to a low-emissions, climate-resilient future |
7pm Monday 18 October |
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Meeting the net-zero challenge |
12pm Tuesday 19 October |
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Aligning system settings and using cross-sector tools |
12pm Wednesday 20 October |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Transport |
12pm Thursday 21 October |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Energy and Industry |
12pm Tuesday 26 October |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Building and Construction |
12pm Wednesday 27 October |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Agriculture and Forestry |
12pm Thursday 28 October |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Waste |
12pm Tuesday 2 November |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
F-Gases |
1.15pm Tuesday 2 November |
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Local Government Workshop |
Barriers, Opportunities, Planning System and Implications |
10-11.30am Friday 5 November |
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| Local Government Workshop | Barriers, Opportunities, Planning System and Implications |
2.30-4pm Tuesday 9 November |
Zoom registration link |
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Research, Science, Innovation (and technology) |
12-1pm Wednesday 17 November |
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Circular Economy and Bio Economy |
12-1pm Monday 22 November |
Further events will be added during the course of the consultation period.
As part of this process, we want to have a have a meaningful conversation with Māori, so we understand their perspectives and aspirations as we draft these plans.
We have a list of upcoming online events which will provide an opportunity for you to provide perspectives and ask questions on areas of interest.
If you would like to register a representative to contribute to these events or if you have further questions, please contact Chris Brankin at chris.brankin@mfe.govt.nz.
Resources
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Kaupapa |
Resources |
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What the ERP means for Māori
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An Equitable Transition
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Ministry for Primary Industries- Forestry, Agriculture, He Waka Eke Noa |
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations/emissions-reduction-plan/ |
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Māori Economy Emissions Profile- Climate change mitigation impact on the Māori economy |
https://www.mbie.govt.nz/dmsdocument/17448-maori-economy-emissions-profile
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Role of Māori in the Transition to a Low-Emissions Economy |
Workshops
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Topic |
Description |
Date |
Link |
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Overview of the ERP |
What the ERP means for Māori |
1pm Friday 29 October |
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Equitable transition |
An Equitable Transition |
12pm Monday 1 November |
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Forestry and Agriculture (MPI) |
Part one of two sessions on Forestry content of the ERP, climate change, forestry and wood processing industry transformation plan and He Waka eke Noa work programmes. |
10am-12pm Tuesday 2 November |
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Energy |
A brief overview of the energy sector and how it relates to Māori will be provided followed by a discussion addressing key topics that might be of interest to Māori. Topics include, but not limited to, what does a te tiriti partnership look like in this context, how Māori will be involved in the process for developing the energy strategy and how does the government support existing and future Māori energy initiatives. |
12-1pm Monday 8 November |
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Forestry and Agriculture (MPI) |
Part two of two sessions on Forestry content of the ERP, climate change, forestry and wood processing industry transformation plan and He Waka eke Noa work programmes. |
2-4pm Wednesday |
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Transport |
A brief overview of the transport sector and how it relates to Māori followed by a detailed discussion on the development of the freight and supply chain strategy and how community-based solutions could help with the design of what this might look like. |
12-1pm Thursday 11 November |
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Circular and Bio Economy |
Overview of Circular economy and bio economy and how it relates to iwi and Māori. |
12-1pm Friday 12 November |
Zoom registration link |
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Building & Construction |
A brief overview of the building and construction sector and how it relates to Māori. Addressing key topics for discussion including: What is the role of Māori in the building & construction sector? |
12-1pm Monday 15 November |
NZ ETS team will be hosting webinars to inform the public about the market governance consultation, providing an opportunity for people to ask any questions they have about the proposals.
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Event |
Topic summary |
Event type |
Date and time |
Agencies or partners involved |
Link to webinars |
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NZ ETS – Iwi engagement for market governance |
Webinar talking about consultation document on market governance proposals in the NZ ETS - tailored specific to iwi. |
Webinar |
Monday 2 August, 12.00pm-1.30pm |
MfE, MPI |
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NZ ETS – General engagement for market governance and industrial allocation |
General webinar to public on contents of both market governance and industrial allocation consultations. Opportunity for public to clarify issues and policies set out in the documents and to ask questions. |
Webinar |
Tuesday 3 August, 11.30am-2.00pm |
MFE, MPI |
General engagement for market governance and industrial allocation |
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NZ ETS - Forestry specific engagement for market governance |
Forestry specific webinar |
Webinar |
Wednesday 4 August, 11.30am-1.30pm |
MFE, MPI |