In the February 2010 issue of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss the following:

• Environment Court directs Crest Energy to refine application to place turbines on the seabed of the Kaipara Harbour;
• RMA Phase Two Reforms begin;
• ‘Project Central Wind’ resource consents confirmed; and
• Mackenzie Basin Dairy Farm Proposal called-in by Minister for the
  Environment.

To read this edition of FRESH, click here.

FRESH Special Edition – NZ ETS

In the September 2009 Special Edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss the Special Select Committee report on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS).

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CLIMATE CHANGE PUBLICATIONS

Comparison of CPRS and NZETS

Click here to view a table comparing the key elements of the proposed Australian Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and the proposed New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. The table highlights the differences between the two schemes in terms of regulatory coverage, operation and restrictions on emissions units. These differences will be crucial to parties considering the potential development of a Trans-Tasman emissions market.

What it Really Means to be Carbon Neutral

Click here to read a ChanceryGreen article published in the NZ Lawyer.  The article explores the marketing opportunities and the risks involved in trading on the ‘green’ image, particularly when claiming carbon neutrality.

The article covers:

• Defining carbon neutrality
• Measuring your carbon footprint
• Interaction with the proposed NZ Emissions Trading Scheme
• Reducing emissions
• Offsetting or purchasing carbon credits

To discuss any of the issues raised in the article, please contact Karen Price.

Climate Change Bill Poses Huge Challenges

ChanceryGreen presented a seminar paper to the Australian National Environmental Law Association. The formal paper, written by Karen Price, Lisa Daniell and Laura Cooper, outlines current legislative developments in NZ and explores the key issues surrounding the introduction of an emissions trading scheme (ETS).

The paper will be useful for those interested in assessing their emissions obligations, together with anyone potentially interested in trading emissions units. For further information or to discuss your emissions responsibilities and future opportunities, please contact Karen Price on (09) 357 0330.

Click here to read the paper.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Special Report - Doing Business in New Zealand. In this special publication we discuss the environmental law considerations and legislation that you need to know about when doing business in New Zealand.

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Review of proposed NPS for Renewable Electricity Generation

ChanceryGreen prepared a brief article for a utility and infrastructure publication outlining the likely changes to be introduced by the proposed Renewable Electricity Generation NPS. The article covers the policy background to the proposed NPS, its content, and the likely future developments.

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