Climate Change Target: 50 by 50

National Party Leader John Key says his party willl set a target of a 50% reduction in carbon equivalent net emissions, as compared to 1990 levels, by 2050. In shorthand: A 50% cut by 2050. 50 by 50.

A Bluegreen Vision for New Zealand

A BlueGreen Vision for NZ

A Bluegreen Vision for New Zealand


For more information about National’s environment policies or to provide us with feedback write to
environment@national.org.nz

The National Party is determined to sustainably develop New Zealand so as to deliver both a strong economy and high environmental standards.


We have produced a substantive environment discussion paper containing our vision for tackling New Zealand’s environmental issues. We encourage you to download a copy (click here -- 880KB PDF) to view our policy proposals.


For a summary of the paper’s policy proposals, click here (two-sided, A4-sized PDF).


For more information about National’s environment policies, including 'rich media go to www.bluegreens.org.nz


For a PDF version of the feedback form associated with the policy document, click here. An online version is here.

Green/Labour deal is no surprise

National's Environment spokesman, Nick Smith says he is disappointed, but not surprised the Greens are opting to go with Labour in any post-election arrangement.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Environment/RMA
Monday, 20 October 2008

National's approach to energy efficiency costed and workable

"National is not committed to the Labour/Greens household insulation policy because it is unfunded and impractical, and we have a better approach", says National's Climate Change spokesman, Nick Smith.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Climate Change
Tuesday, 14 October 2008

2008: Environment - Resource Management

SIMPLIFYING AND STREAMLINING THE RMA
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Environment/RMA
Monday, 6 October 2008

2008: RMA reforms will get business moving again

National will introduce into Parliament, within 100 days of forming a new Government, a Resource Management Amendment Bill to streamline and simplify the Act, and advance this into law within six months.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Environment/RMA
Tuesday, 30 September 2008

RMA reforms will get business moving again

National will introduce into Parliament, within 100 days of forming a new Government, a Resource Management Amendment Bill to streamline and simplify the Act, and advance this into law within six months.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Environment/RMA
Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Labour adopts National's solar policy

National has welcomed the decision by Labour and the Green Party to adopt the solar water heating policy that National announced six months ago, saying it is an admission that their own policy has failed, says National's Climate Change spokesman, Nick Smith.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Climate Change
Wednesday, 24 September 2008

2008: Climate Change Policy Overview

SOUND, PRACTICAL POLICIES FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Climate Change
Monday, 22 September 2008

2008: New Energy Technologies

New energy technologies will be required to help New Zealand make the transition to a low-carbon economy and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Climate Change
Friday, 19 September 2008

2008: Emissions Trading

National believes that a well-considered carefully balanced emissions trading scheme (ETS) is the best tool available to efficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the economy.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Climate Change
Friday, 19 September 2008

2008: Environment

Our environment is at the core of our quality of life, our national identity, and our competitive advantage, yet it is not being well managed. Many of our streams, rivers, and lakes are deteriorating. Greenhouse gas emissions are soaring. Our forest estate is shrinking for the first time in decades. New environmental leadership and direction is needed.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Environment/RMA
Friday, 19 September 2008
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