New Zealand leaves international coalition to phase out fossil fuels

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 5:57pm

In this story ACT Party, David Seymour, Green Party, NZ Herald, Simon Watts, New Zealand Government

The government has withdrawn from a global alliance aimed at phasing out oil and gas production. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts stated the decision follows the repeal of the ban on new offshore exploration. The Green Party has expressed concerns regarding the potential reputational risks of this move.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 25 Jun 2025, 5:19pm

   New Zealand abandons global alliance on oil, gas phase-out, Greens concerned about reputational risk (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 5:57pm

   NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels (opens in new tab)

   Also on Otago Daily Times (opens in new tab)