Carbon Neutral NZ Trust

The success at Rāwene is not an isolated event. We are informed that significant progress is underway at the Taipā wastewater treatment plant.

May has been a monumental month for water and wastewater infrastructure in the Far North. We have seen a groundbreaking technological success in our communities, alongside major political shifts that will define our district's financial and environmental future for decades. As a trust dedicated to sustainable, affordable, and climate-resilient solutions, we have been working tirelessly on the ground and behind the scenes. Here is a summary of the latest developments and what

On 05/10/2026, the Rāwene EC Wastewater Treatment Plant was officially commissioned. and immediately demonstrated clear effluent during its operation.

We salute the Huanui College Carbon Neutral Ambassadors. Their vision, curiosity, and drive inspire us all. To any school interested in starting a similar programme, please get in touch—we’re here to help.

Darleen Tana (author of our report Transforming Wastewater Management for Small Communities in the Far North District of NZ was recently interviewed by Dale Husband on Māori Radio to talk about the report and electrocoagulation (EC).

Ever wondered what a climate-positive future looks like? Look no further than Waiheke Island. Here, our community isn't just talking about change—we're building it, together.

Thank you and your Team for the inspiring and genuinely enjoyable State of the District address. The clarity, optimism, and community spirit you fostered were remarkable.

On that next flight to Europe you will emit more greenhouse gas emissions than 4.4 billion other earthlings generate in a year.

This excellent article in The Conversation examines the way primary energy is measured when total energy use is determined,

Aotearoa NZ is at a critical moment in its energy transition. Customers are facing rising electricity, gas, and petrol costs; supply challenges for natural gas; and increasing pressure to find sustainable alternatives as reliance on fossil fuels becomes less viable.

A link to a recent article on Newsroom regarding research finding that some of the biggest changes in ocean temperatures are occuring around NZ.

This is a good explainer from The Guardian on how we are deluding ourselves that nature will help us get to net zero.

Dave told us that last year he had been in despair about the lack of action taken, but now sees hope.

A Damaged Earth but Not a Broken One As CO2 levels continue to rise, the urgency for action becomes clearer. Recent data from the Lauder...

April was the day that New Zealand reached its least celebratory anniversary - our Earth Overshoot Day. We reached it 112 days before the...

Over the last couple of years we have been harvesting and eating our own home grown bananas here in Kerikeri. On our daily wanders we see...

Award winning climate scientist and author Prof Dave Lowe is giving a public talk on putting climate into the appropriate context.

If you are looking at ways in which you can have an impact on driving sustainable business practices that will lead to better ethic...

With New Zealand continuing to have an ongoing debate about farming attributed greenhouse emissions, Inge has spotted a very good visual...

As you already know, understanding climate action is of essential importance to all of us. WHY? The recent weather disasters are speaking...