The actions we take now on climate change will be our legacy and will shape the lives of future generations.
It will take all of us. But when everyone acts — government, businesses, communities and individuals — we can drive real impact.
History will remember what we did. Let's be on the right side of climate action.
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Just like we've taken a stand on important issues in history, we can come together collectively to take action on climate change.
We've been on the right side before
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On the right side of history on women’s rights
15 October 2021
New Zealand led the world on women’s rights, and we can do the same on climate change.
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On the right side of history on anti-nuclear
26 October 2021
In 1987, New Zealand took a stand in becoming a nuclear-free country, a bold move that set us apart from almost every other nation.
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On the right side of history on Māori land rights
21 October 2021
The 1975 hīkoi on parliament, led by respected kuia Dame Whina Cooper, led to a significant breakthrough in Māori land rights.
Where to get started
For everyone
While 81% of Kiwis say climate change is an important issue, only four in 10 say they could be doing more. Emissions from energy make up 41% of New Zealand’s total emissions, and transport makes up 43% of those emissions, but few people choose high impact, energy-reducing actions like driving less (30%) or buying products with a low carbon footprint (32%).
For business
Many businesses are feeling pressure from other areas, so climate change has become less of a priority. Well over a third believe it won’t impact their business. Just one in 5 businesses feel any pressure from customers and suppliers to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. And 43% say New Zealand is too small to have any real impact on the environment.
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