Consultation hub

Every five years, the Commission reviews Aotearoa New Zealand's emissions budgets that have already been set, and recommends the maximum level of the next emissions budget. We asked for your feedback on our draft advice on the fourth emissions budget (for 2036–2040).

In parallel, we also consulted on our review of the 2050 emissions reduction target and whether emissions from international aviation and shipping should be included.

Over a thousand people across the motu participated in our consultation process. This included representatives of over 300 organisations and community groups. You can read more about the themes we heard during consultation in our final report, in Chapter 2: What we heard.

Our final report was updated with new information and the latest available data, informed by what we heard during consultation. The insights and evidence we received tested and strengthened our understanding of the options available, as well as the potential issues and impacts of emission reductions. 

The final report is available on our website: Final report: Advice on the fourth emissions budget | Climate Change Commission

We review Aotearoa New Zealand's 2050 emissions reduction target every five years and provide independent expert advice to the government on whether any changes should be made. We asked for your feedback on this.

In parallel, we also consulted on our draft advice on the fourth emissions budget, and our advice on whether emissions from international aviation and shipping should be included in the 2050 target.

Over a thousand people across the motu participated in our consultation process. This included representatives of over 300 organisations and community groups. Through consultation we heard sector and community concerns, calls for greater ambition, and evidence about what is practical for different sectors. You can read more about the results of our consultation in our final report, in Chapter 2: What we heard.

We carefully considered all feedback we received, and investigated any new evidence presented  to us. The consultation shaped our analysis and influenced our final recommendations – including contributing to changes in our analysis where new evidence was presented or the facts had changed.

You can find our final report on our website: Final report: Review of the 2050 target | Climate Change Commission

We asked for your feedback on whether emissions from international shipping and aviation should be included in Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2050 emissions reduction target.

In parallel, we also consulted on our review of the 2050 emissions reduction target and our draft advice on the fourth emissions budget.

Over a thousand people across the motu participated in our consultation process. This included representatives of over 300 organisations and community groups. We heard feedback on whether (and how)these emissions should be included in the target, and how they could be measured. You can read more about the results of our consultation in our final report, in Chapter 2: What we heard.

We carefully considered all feedback we received, and investigated any new evidence presented  to us. The consultation shaped our analysis and influenced our final recommendations – including contributing to changes in our analysis where new evidence was presented or the facts had changed.

You can find our final report on our website: Final report: Review of the 2050 emissions target, including whether emissions from international shipping and aviation should be included | Climate Change Commission