Government will not buy overseas carbon offsets to meet climate targets

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3:55pm

In this story Green Party, Nicola Willis, Chlöe Swarbrick, Ministry for the Environment

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has stated the Government does not intend to spend on overseas carbon offsets if New Zealand fails to meet Paris Agreement emissions targets. The Green Party has responded by saying New Zealand cannot honour the agreement without purchasing offshore credits.

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1. StuffTue 2 Dec 2025, 1:28pm

   Government not ‘sending billions overseas’ if climate target not met, Finance Minister says (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 3:55pm

   Govt needs to buy carbon credits or come clean on emissions commitment - opposition (opens in new tab)