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This Climate Business

Podcasts NZ / Vincent Heeringa
Climate Change
Sustainability
New Zealand
Renewable Energy
Fossil Fuels
COP28
Mutu
Electric Vehicles
Scope 4 Emissions
Nature Dependency
Waste Management
Resource Sharing
Impact Investing
Zero Carbon Act
EV Charging Infrastructure
Climate Venture Capital Fund
Impact Reporting
Kilara Capital
Climate Action
Carbon Footprint

This Climate Business is the Kiwi podcast about turning the climate crisis into an opportunity. Every week host Vincent Heeringa talks to entrepreneurs, investors and experts about what they're doing to solve the climate crisis and get NZ down to zero emissions by 2050 – or sooner.

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Latest Episodes

Sustainable transport advocate Kirsten Corson tells Ross Inglis that the war on Iran both exposes our dependence on imported oils and offers an opportunity to move away from them.

Wondering how well we are doing with cutting emissions? London-based climate communicator John Lang runs the ruler over NZ's performance and offers Ross Inglis a take on the maturity of the climate debate here, why institutions matter more when gove... more

The outgoing chair of major NZ insurer Tower says climate change is costing lives and money but there are bigger fish to fry before we cut emissions. Ross Inglis asks him to explain.

What does October's energy policy announcement mean for the future of NZ's electricity market and the climate? Law professor Barry Barton steps Ross Inglis through a package big on fossil fuels and very quiet about renewables.

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Recent Guests

Michael Stiassny
Former chair of Tower Ltd
Tower Ltd
Episode: An insurance industry outsider's take on climate change – Michael Stiassny
Barry Barton
Professor of Law at Waikato University specializing in energy, natural resource, and climate change law
Waikato University
Episode: Unwrapping Our Latest Energy Package - Professor Barry Barton
Dr. Jen Purdie
Specializes in energy modeling from Otago University
Otago University
Episode: Big Storage Batteries Are Here. Can They Fix Our Electricity Market? – Dr Jen Purdie
Paul Webster-Young
A builder and advocate for sustainable construction practices
Episode: The Low-Waste House – Paul Webster-Young, Twin Solutions
Ken Webster
One of the world's leading thinkers in circular economy, former lead of the innovation team at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Cranfield University, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, NextFest
Episode: Small, circular, resilient economics - Ken Webster, NextFest keynote speaker
Robin Mitchell
Founder of advisory firm Nature Positive and international biodiversity management expert
Nature Positive
Episode: Funding nature better - Robin Mitchell, Nature Positive
Jessica Palairet
Executive Director of Lawyers for Climate Action
Lawyers for Climate Action NZ
Episode: NZ's Emissions reduction plan heads to court - Jessica Palairet, Lawyers for Climate Action NZ
Brendan Haigh
General manager of sustainability and strategy at Miraka
Miraka
Episode: Dairy Done Differently - Brendan Haigh, Miraka
Sean Weaver
Founder of Ekos
Ekos
Episode: A new biodiversity credit - Sean Weaver and Helen Hughes

Host

Vincent Heeringa
Host of This Climate Business

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Great host

    Vincent never disappoints always insightful informative and on point with the key sustainability issues that you need to know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leestewart2
    Australiaa year ago
  • More please!

    Love the diversity and style of the podcast - please keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NZ Possum
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Vibrant, diverse and incredibly insightful

    What makes this podcast especially wonderful is the diversity of guests that come from so many different backgrounds. You can never predict who’s coming next and that’s what makes this podcast so informative and fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hone_u2
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Show is seen as vibrant and informative, with a strong emphasis on climate solutions and innovation.
Listeners value the diverse guest mix and practical takeaways for business and policy.
Audience consistently praises the host for clear, insightful coverage of sustainability issues.

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An insurance industry outsider's take on climate change – Michael Stiassny
Q: If you were Minister for Climate Change, what would you do?
I would push for resilience-focused policies in housing and development, ensuring next builds are as resilient as possible, and seek practical steps that protect people and assets now.
An insurance industry outsider's take on climate change – Michael Stiassny
Q: What do you want us to do about climate change?
I want us to focus on being resilient as a country, prioritising real long-term wins like safer housing and better risk information, rather than delaying action for broader, immediate reductions.
Big Storage Batteries Are Here. Can They Fix Our Electricity Market? – Dr Jen Purdie
Q: Can batteries like Ruakaka really help with dry years when hydro inflows are low?
Not significantly, batteries can't store enough power to compensate for extreme shortfalls.
Big Storage Batteries Are Here. Can They Fix Our Electricity Market? – Dr Jen Purdie
Q: Could we understand the reserve market as a kind of insurance?
Yes, it ensures that the electricity supply can meet demand even when major generating units fail.
Big Storage Batteries Are Here. Can They Fix Our Electricity Market? – Dr Jen Purdie
Q: How do batteries like the Ruakaka Battery work in the electricity system, exactly?
Batteries charge when there's excess generation and discharge when demand is high.

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This series centers on practical climate action and sustainability leadership in New Zealand, featuring conversations with researchers, policymakers, business leaders, and innovators who are actively shaping the transition to a low-emission future. Episodes frequently explore energy markets, storage and grids, circular economy, sustainable building, biodiversity financing, and policy or legal challenges to climate goals. A standout is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from academia and law to industry and conservation—often tying technical topics to real-world business or policy implications. Listeners can expect accessible explanations of complex topics, clear links between climate solutions and economic opportunity, and actionable insights... more

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2. Barry Barton
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4. Paul Webster-Young
5. Ken Webster
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7. Jessica Palairet
8. Brendan Haigh

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