Emissions trading limits set for 2027–31
New limits and price settings will apply to emissions-trading units from 2027 to 2031.
Climate Change (Auctions, Limits, and Price Controls for Units) Amendment Regulations 2026 · Starts 1 Jan 2027
What's changing
- Unit limits for the emissions trading scheme will be set for 2027 to 2031.
- Price control settings for emissions trading scheme units will be set for 2027 to 2031.
- The existing settings for 2026 to 2030 will be replaced.
Who's affected
People and organisations involved in New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme, including those affected by unit auctions, limits, or price controls, may be affected.
When
The changes take effect on 1 January 2027.
Background
The government says the regulations update the emissions trading scheme’s unit limits and price control settings for 2027 to 2031. The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions, and Transport prepared analysis to help inform the government’s policy decisions.