Government lowers 2050 methane reduction target
Sunday 12 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated In this story Simon Watts, Todd McClay
The Government has announced a new science-based methane reduction target of 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050. This decision includes ruling out agricultural taxes on methane emissions and implementing a review in 2040 to assess progress.
How they headlined it
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Stuff
Government halves methane reduction target, farmers celebrate (opens in new tab)
Also on The Press (opens in new tab)
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RNZ
Government lowers methane target, rules out methane taxes (opens in new tab)
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NZ Herald
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1News via RNZ
Government to lower methane reduction target, rules out methane taxes (opens in new tab)
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