New Zealand could be considered one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to climate change action.
It's one of just a few OECD countries to increase gross emissions since 1990 - with intensive dairy farming and car use a major factor.
On February 1 the Climate Change Commission is expected to release its draft advice on the country's national emissions budgets.
Nita Blake-Persen spoke to School Strike 4 Climate leader representative Ethan Reille from Oamaru, and Lucy Gray, who started the School Strike 4 Climate in Christchurch.
