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National policy again ignores the obvious

Press release | September 25, 2008 at 4:53

Greenpeace welcomes National Party plans to research the reduction of on-farm greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand, but says there’s plenty for farmers to be getting on with in the meantime.

National – weak in the face of anti-climate business lobby

Press release | May 18, 2008 at 0:00

National’s attempt to delay the emissions trading scheme (ETS) and undermine a partial ban on thermal power stations is unacceptable, and a strong indication the party puts big business backers ahead of tackling climate change, says Greenpeace.

Climate Change Minister missing in action

Press release | November 17, 2008 at 0:00

The National Party’s press release detailing Cabinet posts makes no mention of the environment and climate change portfolios, nor the MP who’s rumoured to be heading them.

Big business’ desperation shameful

Press release | June 27, 2008 at 1:11

Big polluting business’ desperate last ditch attempt to halt the emission trading scheme is shameful, says Greenpeace.

One third of National voters oppose mining plans

Press release | May 20, 2010 at 0:00

According to the most substantive poll on the mining issue to date, the Key Government’s mining plans are opposed by 30% of those who voted National in at the last election (1).

2050 emissions target submission

Action | February 21, 2011 at 13:49

Make your submission on New Zealand's emission reduction target now.

It's your money they're after

Blog entry by Kathy | May 19, 2008

Here is a Greenpeace opinion-editorial running in the NZ Herald today: National Party Environment Spokesman Nick Smith debates hia party's climate change policies at a political debate onboard the Rainbow Warrior in April...

OUCH! Nat voters say no mining schedule 4

Blog entry by Kathy | May 20, 2010

A Business Council for Sustainable Development survey just out shows the majority of New Zealanders oppose the Government's mining plans. But what’s more even more problematic for the Government is that 30% of National Party...

NZ environment gets a standing eight count

Blog entry by Kathy | February 3, 2009

New Zealand’s environment is bruised. Since National came to power, it has been dealt some nasty blows. Our clean green brand is reeling, black and blue from disrespect and shoddy treatment. And today it was blindsided with the...

Back to the future...

Blog entry by Kathy | November 10, 2008

Now is not the time for New Zealand to be sticking its head in the sand over climate change over climate change, no matter what Rodney says. Last week, Americans around the world were being kissed by strangers; so happy was...

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