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Government auctions

Government and structured auction noticeboard

View public information for structured auction events where results, notices or participation details are allowed to be published.

Structured auction transparency with controlled confidentiality

Government and structured auctions can require a different operating model from ordinary secondary-market listings. Participant invitations, collateral records, sealed-bid handling, clearing controls and result publication all need to be managed carefully. CarbonTrader separates public noticeboard information from sensitive operator-only data so eligible public content can be displayed without exposing sealed bid values or internal records.

Public auction information is not a guarantee of eligibility to participate. Participants may need invitation, account approval, RealMe or identity verification, collateral confirmation and other checks before they can submit a bid. Official ETS and auction policy context should be checked through government sources such as the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

Practical guidance

Using this part of CarbonTrader responsibly

This page is part of a wider trading and settlement platform, so it should be read with the broader account journey in mind. Public information helps users understand what the platform offers, but important actions such as bidding, responding to buy requests, creating organisation records, changing settlement instructions or using reporting tools require authenticated access and the right permissions.

Before taking action, users should check that their profile is complete, their ETS and bank details are accurate, and any organisation authority has been confirmed internally. Carbon trading can involve operational, accounting, tax and compliance considerations, so clear records matter. CarbonTrader is designed to support those records through account history, notifications, wallet activity, settlement events and reporting tools.

The platform does not provide financial, legal, tax or investment advice. Users should make their own commercial decisions and seek professional advice where appropriate. For official information about the New Zealand emissions trading environment, refer to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register.

For active users, the account area is the best place to keep work organised. It groups verification, profile details, wallet settings, organisations, forestry workflows, RFQs, market data, enterprise reporting, government auction invitations and notifications into clear tabs so users do not need to scroll through every tool at once.

Account next steps

What to do next

New users should start with verification, then complete the trading profile in the account area. Existing users should sign in before taking action so the platform can apply the correct account status, organisation role, wallet preference, settlement instruction and notification settings.

For businesses, it is sensible to decide who is authorised to create opportunities, approve settlement instructions, review reports and respond to notices before active trading begins. That preparation reduces delays when an auction, buy request, RFQ or settlement record needs attention.

Support

Need help using this page?

The CarbonTrader team can help with platform access, onboarding questions, account navigation and operational workflow questions. For decisions about whether to buy, sell, hold or transfer NZUs, users should rely on their own advisers and official ETS information.

Every feature should be used with accurate account information and a clear understanding of the user’s own obligations.