BRIEFING: NZ’s move to shift to biennial ETS unit, price control settings sees tug-of-war between business, climate groups

Published 02:25 on July 16, 2026 / Last updated at 02:48 on July 16, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), Insights (Briefings)

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New Zealand business groups are urging the government to take what they describe as a balanced approach to its proposed ETS price controls and settings, while others have argued the proposals are shortsighted and not fit for purpose.
New Zealand business groups are urging the government to take what they describe as a balanced approach to its proposed ETS price controls and settings, while others have argued the proposals are shortsighted and not fit for purpose.


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