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Tēnā koutou,
Welcome to the June 2026 edition of the CSF newsletter.
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The NZ Taxonomy project wins Climate Bonds award at London Climate Action Week. Learn more here.
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What are the real drivers of capital allocation to sustainable outcomes? Register here for webinar with Lisa Sachs, Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment.
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The NZ Taxonomy energy sector consultation is open until 10 July. Learn more here.
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CSF fuel-switching work reflected in Crown guarantee. Learn more here.
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Debrief: CSF at London Climate Action Week. Register for webinar here.
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CSF’s Andy O'Hare joins adaptation funding panel at Climate Change & Business Conference 2026. Register by 30 June for early bird rates.
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KiwiSaver and private assets: momentum builds. Learn more here.
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CSF Partners’ Hub | Resources exclusively for CSF partners
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With thanks to our partners
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Our timeline
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February 2026
Commenced work: NZ Taxonomy for construction and buildings.
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December 2025
Published: Blended finance business case for Commercial & Industrial fuel switching.
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September 2025
Consultation: NZ Taxonomy agriculture and forestry climate change adaptation and resilience criteria.
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June 2025
Consultation: NZ Taxonomy agriculture and forestry climate change mitigation criteria.
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October 2024
Commenced work: NZ Taxonomy for agriculture and forestry.
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October 2024
Published: Guidance on simplifying sustainability reporting for SMEs.
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August 2024
Convened: Investor discussion with MBIE and FMA on increasing managed fund and KiwiSaver investment in private assets.
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December 2023
Published: Legal opinion on legislative impediments to KiwiSaver investment in private assets.
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September 2023
Convened: Roundtable with Ministers, experts, government, iwi and finance leaders on financial stability, climate resilience, and mobilising private capital for transition and adaptation.
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September 2023
Published: Joint paper on Recommendations to Reduce Barriers and Challenges for KiwiSaver Funds to Invest in Private Assets.
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August 2023
Established: Thriving Aotearoa Partnership steering committee.
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August 2023
Submission: NZ ETS review and redesign of the permanent forest category.
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June 2023
Submission: Climate Change Commission's Draft Advice for the Second Emissions Reduction Plan.
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May 2023
Convened: Roundtable with Minister of Finance and public, private sector and Māori leaders on building long-term resilience.
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May 2023
Submission: RBNZ on Managing Climate-Related Risks: Guidance for Entities.
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February 2023
Submission: RBNZ on Risk Weights Omnibus Consultation Paper.
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September 2022
Launched: Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code and the Code's Governance Group, in partnership with RIAA.
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November 2021
Established: Aotearoa New Zealand Investor Coalition for Net Zero.
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July 2021
Established: The Centre for Sustainable Finance is established by The Aotearoa Circle with support from leading financial institutions and philanthropies.
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October 2018
Founded: Sir Rob Fenwick co-founded the Aotearoa Circle.
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