It was deeply disappointing to see the report that Aotearoa is being threatened with being left out of the climate leaders' summit because New Zealand Governments have had great rhetoric on climate change but have failed to implement policies that actually reduce emissions. Declaring a climate emergency is a positive step, and many of the policies set out in the Speech from the Throne are a good start, but we must be bolder. We need tangible policies that reflect the urgency of this emergency. 