Hon JAMES SHAW
Minister for Climate Change
15 March 2018
MEDIA STATEMENT
Sign up to join the conversation on the Zero Carbon Bill
From today New Zealanders can register their interest in being part of the Government’s consultation on what the Zero
Carbon Bill should look like, Climate Change Minister James Shaw has announced.
“We know many New Zealanders want to be part of the discussion on how we reduce our emissions and want to be kept
updated in the lead up to formal consultation starting around the end of May.
“So we’ve set up an online registration process on the Ministry for the Environment website for individuals or
organisations who want to be kept informed between now and then.
“You don’t have to register to be part of the consultation. Anyone can make a submission. And we’re planning lots of
activities before and during the consultation process to ensure everyone knows how they can make submissions and be part
of the national conversation on climate change and the Zero Carbon Bill.”
The Zero Carbon Bill will be a cornerstone of New Zealand’s transition to a low emission climate resilient future that
will help us achieve our international commitments.
“This whole transition has to be shared by all of us. Consultation has to be with New Zealanders across the country;
from farmers and factory workers, to iwi and innovators. We want everyone’s thoughts and ideas.”
The consultation will also cover the role of the new independent Climate Change Commission. The Commission is intended
to take a long-term non-partisan view, provide independent advice to the government of the day, and ensure New Zealand
stays on track to meet its climate change goals.
“I’d encourage anyone who’s interested in being part of the discussion on the Zero Carbon Bill to sign up at the
Ministry for the Environment’s website here. And tell your friends to sign up too.