Climate change engagement
MfE’s climate change work programme is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate.
We are currently consulting on the draft national adaptation plan and managed retreat.
MfE’s climate change work programme is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate.
We are currently consulting on the draft national adaptation plan and managed retreat.
The Government is now consulting on Aotearoa New Zealand’s first draft national adaptation plan. This plan sets out coordinated and comprehensive actions for New Zealand to adapt to the locked-in impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events. It’s a cross-government plan that draws together existing and proposed actions to support adaptation.
In this presentation Deputy Secretary for Climate Policy and Partnerships and Customers Anne Haira, outlines what the national adaptation plan sets out to do, and why it’s important for you to be involved.
The impacts of climate change affect all New Zealanders.
We are seeking feedback from various sectors and communities on the draft national adaptation plan.
We are running workshops and webinars from 2 May to:
We’ve partnered with Ihirangi to facilitate discussions in our iwi/Māori focused events. Ihirangi is the operational arm of the National Iwi Chairs Forum Pou Take Āhuarangi climate group.
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General public webinar |
11 May, 6.30-7.30pm or 24 May, 6.30- 7.30pm |
Overview of the draft national adaptation plan |
The draft NAP focuses on how New Zealand can adapt to the impacts of climate change. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas. We want to hear how climate change is already affecting you, and your view on what New Zealand needs to do. |
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Local government workshops |
10 May, 3.30-5pm or 17 May, 11am-12.30pm |
Overview of the national adaptation plan and managed retreat |
We are seeking feedback on the priorities of the draft NAP, high level concepts for managed retreat, and identification of any further tools that local government may need to help address climate risk. |
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Iwi/Māori |
2 May, 6.30-8pm |
National adaptation plan: Introduction/system-wide
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This session will provide an opportunity for discussion on the front-end narrative of the national adaptation plan which frames the strategic approach. Within this chapter is a summary of the Rauora framework, which will be a central consideration in future Māori pathways including the Māori Climate Action Platform. The system-wide chapter provides insights into major reforms that are climate related as well as proposed climate actions. Establishing a foundation to work with Māori on climate actions includes the development of a new climate platform. This is a key Māori targeted action for the national adaptation plan. |
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Iwi/Māori | 9 May, 6.30-8pm |
National adaptation plan: Infrastructure /Communities
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This session will provide opportunity for discussion on Infrastructure and Communities chapters. Within the Infrastructure chapter there are actions that provide opportunity for Māori to contribute to strategic planning. The Communities’ chapter has several proposed actions that aim to strengthen Māori resilience including developing socio-economic and climate change variables to advance monitoring and evaluation. This session will also briefly include system-wide Māori targeted actions. | |
Iwi/Māori | 11 May, 6.30-8pm |
National adaptation plan: Economy & Finance/Natural Environment
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This session will provide opportunity for discussion on Economy and Finance Chapter and Natural Environment Chapter. Within these two chapters there are actions related to small Māori businesses, Māori agribusinesses, the development of mātauranga Māori indicators and the completion of the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy. This session will also briefly include system-wide Māori targeted actions.
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Iwi/Māori |
13 May, 6.30-8pm |
Rauora Framework |
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Iwi/Māori |
30 May, 6.30-8pm |
National adaptation plan: Managed Retreat/Homes, Buildings and Places |
This session will provide opportunity for discussion on the Homes, Buildings and Places chapter and policy development for legislation to support managed retreat (currently being referred to as the Climate Adaptation Act). System-wide actions relevant to Māori will also be briefly covered. This session will also briefly include system-wide Māori targeted actions. | Meeting invite |
The impacts of climate change affect all New Zealanders. This webinar will provide information on the consultation and how you can make a submission. We welcome feedback on the draft national adaptation plan from people across all sectors and communities, so we can make sure the draft plan meets the needs of everyone.
Local government is on the front line of climate change. Many councils are already working with communities and with iwi and Māori to address the impacts and risks from our changing climate.
This summary gives an overview of what the national adaptation plan means for local government.
The workshops build on feedback received from local government throughout the draft national adaptation plan’s pre-public consultation period. They provide an open forum for discussion on the priorities of the draft plan, early concepts for managed retreat, and any further tools needed to address climate risk.
For any further information or questions on local government engagement email adaptation@mfe.govt.nz
Climate change and its impacts raise a distinct set of issues for Māori in relation to natural resources, the environment, land, and spiritual and cultural identities. This summary gives an overview.
The hui build on the feedback we received during the draft national adaptation plan’s pre-public consultation period and from online workshops on managed retreat. They’ll introduce other aspects of the draft plan for discussion, and be an open forum for discussion on priorities, early concepts for managed retreat, and any further tools needed to address climate risk.
We’ve partnered with Ihirangi (the operational arm of the National Iwi Chair’s Forum Pou Take Āhuarangi climate group) to facilitate these discussions, which will aim to help us to:
For any further information or questions on Māori engagement contact Chris.Brankin@mfe.govt.nz.
We are consulting on a draft national adaptation plan for how we can adapt to and minimise the harmful impacts of our changing climate.
Everyone is affected by climate change. But some people are more vulnerable to the damaging effects than others. We must make sure the national adaptation plan meets the needs of all groups and communities.
Find out more
One of the actions in the draft national adaptation plan is development of new legislation to support managed retreat.
Managed retreat is the carefully planned and managed movement away from areas, such as coastal or riverside sites, that are at high risk of natural hazard and climate change impacts. The relocation can be of buildings, activities, and sites of cultural significance such as urupa.
To date, managed retreat has largely been the responsibility of local government. It is a highly complex area, with many technical, funding and finance issues involved in its implementation.
To address the issues around managed retreat, one of the actions in the national adaptation plan is development of a new Climate Adaptation Act. This is one of three new Acts to be created as part of reform of the resource management system.
We want feedback from New Zealanders, especially those in communities at high risk of impacts of climate change, on high-level policy issues for a managed retreat system. This is an important part of our consultation on the draft national plan.
We’re asking for feedback from all New Zealanders on the draft plan. We want to understand how climate change impacts you and make sure the final plan, due to be published in August, has your input.
Find out more and have your say
Consultation will run for five weeks from 28 April and ending on 3 June. The final plan will be published in August.
He Waka Eke Noa Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership brings together the agriculture sector, government and Māori to develop practical solutions to reduce Aotearoa’s agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. This programme will develop an appropriate on-farm emissions pricing system and equip all farmers and growers with plans to measure and manage emissions on-farm.
The Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA) is leading the partnership’s Māori Agribusiness workstream, Te Aukaha. Te Aukaha is providing a Māori perspective and supporting the integration of te ao Māori in the development of the partnership’s recommendations.
The industry partners to He Waka Eke Noa are engaging with their members to hear their thoughts on possible emissions pricing options. The partnership will deliver its final recommendations to Ministers in April 2022. From mid-2022, the Government will need to respond to the partnership’s recommendations and put in place the legislation and regulations needed to establish the scheme from 2025.
We would like to work with our iwi and Māori partners throughout this process to ensure that emissions pricing policy decisions work for Māori landowners. We will update this page with more detail on engagement opportunities in coming months.
Please contact Agriculture.Emissions@mfe.govt.nz if you have any questions or require further information.
Reforms to the Emissions Trading Scheme – consultation on a governance framework and reforms to industrial allocation closed on 17 September 2021.
The summary of submissions report for designing a governance framework is available and industrial allocation's summary of submissions will be published in early 2022.
The results from these consultations, alongside further policy analysis, will inform advice to Ministers.
Consultation on the emissions reduction plan discussion document Te hau mārohi ki anamata Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future occurred from Wednesday 13 October 2021 - 24 November 2021.
Analysis of submissions will inform the final drafting of the Emissions Reduction Plan in early 2022, with the plan due to be published by 31 May 2022.
Each webinar ran for one hour and included a presentation on each topic and opportunity to ask questions.
Event | Topic Summary | Link |
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Transitioning to a low-emissions, climate-resilient future |
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 |
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Meeting the net-zero challenge |
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Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Aligning system settings and using cross-sector tools |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Transport |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Energy and Industry |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Building and Construction |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Agriculture and Forestry |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
Waste |
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Transitioning key sectors webinar |
F-Gases |
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Local Government Workshop |
Barriers, Opportunities, Planning System and Implications |
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Local Government Workshop | Barriers, Opportunities, Planning System and Implications | |
Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Research, Science, Innovation (and technology) | |
Emissions Reduction Plan overview webinar |
Circular Economy and Bio Economy |
As part of this process, we want to 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.
Kaupapa |
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What the Emissions Reduction Plan 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/ |
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 |