New Zealand’s second emissions reduction plan (2026–30) Discussion document
22 August 2024
While LGNZ supports the intent of many of the policies in the discussion document, we are concerned by the lack of acknowledgement or detail regarding the role of councils in delivery.
LGNZ supports a strong and predictable Emissions Trading Scheme as the primary tool for emissions reductions.
We are disappointed that revenue, previously hypothecated in the Climate Emergency Response Fund, has been redirected to general spending. The loss of funding support via the Climate Emergency Response Fund and National Resilience Plan means more of this cost will be borne by ratepayers rather than polluters.
Councils and communities are at the frontline of climate change mitigation and adaptation and will bear the brunt of its impacts. The government must account for the distributional impact and cost of its climate policies on local government, and where appropriate provide funding.