Generation Zero "was founded with the central purpose of providing solutions for New Zealand to cut carbon pollution through smarter transport, liveable cities & independence from fossil fuels."

Modelled off an international phenomenon, over 40 workshops, speakers, and participants combined to produce a festive atmosphere for the three days of learning and upskilling about climate change.

[6] In June 2013, John Key confirmed the Government will back Auckland's rail link, but will delay the start of construction by five years to 2020.

[9] The 100% Possible campaign was a joint effort with 350.org Aotearoa and the WWF,[10] and involved a week of awareness in late February and early March centred on possible ways to move towards cleaner energy and transport.

[11] In June 2013, Generation Zero called on the Government to "show it takes climate change seriously and stop subsidising fossil fuels", following the release of a report from WWF-New Zealand revealing oil and gas subsidies to the tune of $46 million per year.

[12] Spokesperson Paul Young said: "John Key’s Government has ramped up its financial and political support for fossil fuel industries in spite of the growing urgency to transition to clean energy.

The group has argued that if New Zealand goes ahead with its planned lignite mining the country risks overshooting its Kyoto Protocol commitment to reduce emissions by 20% by 2020.