2026-08-05
Have your say on the 2026 HVAC&R qualifications review
The Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board (ETITC ISB) is seeking feedback on their 2026 review of HVAC&R qualifications.
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2026-06-17
New Regulated Product Stewardship Scheme targets some of NZ’s most harmful Greenhouse Gases
A Government decision to move ahead with a regulated product stewardship scheme for synthetic refrigerants marks a major step in tackling some of New Zealand’s most potent greenhouse gases.
2026-03-20
World-leading plasma torch takes aim at NZ's most potent greenhouse gases
Kawerau, 20 March 2026 – A high-tech plasma torch was lit up today as Minister of Conservation, Hon Tama Potaka, officially opened the $10 million National Refrigerant Destruction Facility.
2026-01-01
New year, new start for vocational education
1 January 2026 marks a major step forward for vocational education in New Zealand, with ten regionally governed polytechnics and eight new Industry Skills Boards officially beginning operation, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says.
2025-12-22
Azerbaijan and Malta ratify the Kigali Amendment
Azerbaijan and Malta have become the 171st and 172nd countries to ratify, accept or approve the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC's.
2025-12-16
New ministry to deliver better housing, transport, and environmental outcomes
The Government confirmed 16 December 2025, the establishment of a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).
2025-09-19
Brunei ratifies Kigali Amendment
Brunei ratifies Kigali Amendment
2025-09-17
Industry backs mandatory alternative refrigerants training
Industry backs mandatory alternative refrigerants training
2025-08-30
High GWP refrigerants down in price
Prices for the high GWP gases/mixtures in Europe went down slightly in the second quarter of this year, compared with Q2/2024.
2025-08-19
NZETS settings and regulations updated
The Government has announced the number of units that will be available and price control limits for the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme auctions for the next five years as part of annual updates to the NZ ETS.