In the Fijian jungle, a billion-dollar solution to New Zealand’s climate dilemma

Political Editor·NZ Herald·23 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM27 mins to read‌Petero Saunivalu near his carbon scheme in Fiji, which he hopes will appeal to international governments seeking to mitigate their pollution levels. Photo / Thomas Coughlan Treasury this year warned the Government may need to buy $5 billion of offshore carbon credits to meet its Paris commitments. The Government slammed the door shut, saying it would not be spending money offshore. But what do these offshore carbon schemes look like? Thomas Coughlan travelled into a Fijian