At a time when Australia has just enacted a mandatory climate-related financial disclosures regime, bringing it into line with countries that include New Zealand, UK, and Japan, we examine significant shifts in Australia to encourage a greater focus on sustainable outcomes across the Tasman. We ask MinterEllison Partner and specialist in risk and regulation surrounding the operationalising of ESG, Paul Schoff, about the current trends and activities under each of these three categories being seen across New Zealand’s closest trading partner.
In this issue we look at the impressive On Our Way pilot initiated by the Ministry of Education and supported by Sport NZ. As part of New Zealand’s Emission Reduction Plan (ERP), On Our Way aims to reduce emissions from the transport sector by 41% by 2035. On Our Way is already working through the gears to make school travel greener and healthier, as we learn from Tracy Finlayson, Programme Director at the Ministry of Education, and Chris Crichton, Education Manager at Sport NZ, who in partnership, support schools to implement On Our Way.
We also meet Moana New Zealand, a Māori-owned commercial fishing business that is creating positive change and taking an award-winning lead in its sector. Demonstrating that mātauranga Māori has a profound and rightful place in sustaining fisheries, Moana shares the important work being done to ensure the sustainability of inshore commercial fisheries for future generations.
Finally, we spotlight Rotoroa Island in the Hauraki Gulf, and the work of Rotoroa Island Trust, who have transformed the island to be a place of restoration for people and wildlife. Close enough to visit for the day from Auckland, but also large enough to reward the curiosity of anyone exploring further, the Trust is keen to encourage visitors and volunteers to explore the island, connect with nature, and gain a better understanding of conservation, as well as the island’s heritage as a place of recovery and renewal.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
This issue is available as a PDF or four digital articles:
Trans-Tasman trends
On Our Way: Piloting schools towards a more sustainable future
Award-winning kaitiaki challenges tide with sustainable fishing
Time to visit the Rotoroa Island sanctuary gem
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