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Emissions trading


Implementing the emissions trading scheme

The Emissions Trading Scheme Review Committee has reported back on its recommendations. The Government will take time to consider the recommendations before making any announcements on the future of New Zealand's emissions trading scheme.

Further regulations will be developed to support implementation of the emissions trading scheme. For example, regulations will provide more detailed information on sectoral methodologies for calculating and reporting emissions and management of transactions under of the New Zealand Emissions Unit Register. 

Information on implementing the emissions trading scheme:

Last updated: 9 July 2009