A lower carbon lifestyle is better for our climate, your wellbeing, and your pocket.
Where will you take climate action?
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Everyday life
Make little choices every day that have a big impact, like choosing where you shop, what you wear, what you eat, and what you say.
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At home
Get your home set up to save emissions and dollars on heating, water, appliances, insulation, and lighting.
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On the move
Check out these lower emissions transport options and pick what suits you - or switch it up one trip at a time.
Curious to learn more about climate change?
Climate change is an issue for New Zealand, and for New Zealanders. Take a look at what that means for us, how we're tracking as a country, and learn how to understand the language of climate change.
Ways to get started
Changes you can make for free
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Park the car
Driving less is one of the most impactful things you can do to bring down your carbon footprint – and there are so many ways to do it.
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Calculate your footprint
The average Kiwi's carbon footprint is around 8.6 tonnes a year. Measure your footprint to find out how you’re doing, and what you could do better.
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Eat a low carbon diet
Reducing food waste, eating more vegetables and growing your own are all ways to cut down on the energy-related emissions of food production.
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Get smart with your hot water
Around 30% of the average household's energy use is for hot water. Simple changes to the way you use it save energy, and reduce your power bill.
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Reduce your digital footprint
Smartphones, streaming services, data centres and networks all use energy and non-renewable resources, generating a lot of emissions.
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Speak up
Sharing your climate actions with others feels good, and it's one of the most important things you can do for climate change.
Changes that cost a bit
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Switch to LED lights
LEDs use up to 85% less electricity and can last 15 times longer. They cost a bit more upfront but the long-term savings are worth it.
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Offset your emissions
At less than $5 to offset a domestic flight, you can help fund projects that remove emissions from the atmosphere or prevent them in first place.
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Choose efficient appliances
An appliance with more stars on the Energy Rating Label is more energy efficient, saving money on your running costs.
Big changes worth investing in
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Buy or build low emissions
An environmentally-friendly approach to design and build can result in a beautiful home that’s easy to keep warm and healthy.
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Insulate your home
Insulation is your best step towards a warmer, drier home that uses less energy to heat.
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Go for low carbon hot water
Choose a system that runs on our 80% renewable electricity, sustainable wood energy or solar. Use our tool to find the one that suits you best.