NZ ETS Auctions
Welcome to the New Zealand ETS Auctions platform, managed by Xpansiv.
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) is the New Zealand Government’s main tool for meeting domestic and international climate change targets.
Auctions for New Zealand Units (NZUs) are held quarterly. Any NZ Emissions Trading Register Account Holder can participate in them.
Auction schedule
| Date | Bidding window (NZ time) | Go to |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 1 December 2026 | 9:00am–12:00pm NZDT | December 2026 |
| Friday, 12 March 2027 | 9:00am–12:00pm NZDT | March 2027 |
| Tuesday, 29 June 2027 | 9:00am–12:00pm NZST | June 2027 |
| Friday, 17 September 2027 | 9:00am–12:00pm NZST | September 2027 |
| Friday, 10 December 2027 | 9:00am–12:00pm NZDT | December 2027 |
How to participate
Become a participant
You must register as a participant if you want to bid in auctions. Signing up to the auction platform is easy, and we provide you with all the information you need to know.
Invite users
Once registered, participants can invite other users. Users can have one or multiple roles.
Lodge collateral
To bid in an auction a participant must submit collateral before the cut off, three business days before the auction.
Subscribe to emailed auction updates
Sign up to receive auction updates, notices, and results