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RNZ: researchers call for urgent emissions cuts as Antarctic sea ice 'drops off a cliff'

2023-10-06

Radio New Zealand has reported scientists are calling for urgent greenhouse gas emission reductions following dramatic Antarctic sea ice loss. They said:

"Marine and ice specialists from top research outfits gathered at an emergency summit in Wellington recently to discuss record low sea ice in Antarctica this year, which they described as "deeply alarming".

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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.