All articles by Gen Toop
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Defending Nature – Acts of resistance to the Luxon Government’s war on nature: a timeline
The National-ACT-NZ First coalition was sworn in in late November 2023 – and wasted no time launching an all-out war on nature, unleashing a relentless onslaught of anti-environment initiatives. You…
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Greenpeace submission on the Fast Track Approvals Amendments Bill
Greenpeace Aotearoa welcomes the opportunity to submit on the Fast Track Approvals Amendment Bill. Greenpeace strongly opposes this Bill and recommends that it be rejected in its entirety.
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Winston Peters and NZ First hand victory to ACT over corporate Bill of Rights
Despite ACT failing to pass three earlier versions of the Regulatory Standards bill, they have succeeded passing it into law today, due to the backing of NZ First and the…
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Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide
In a vicious escalation of the Government’s war on nature, the Government is proposing changes to the Fast Track Act that would make it even more dangerous and undemocratic.
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Fast-Track Amendment Bill a Savage Escalation in Government’s War on Nature
The Fast-Track Amendment Bill passed its first reading in parliament today, prompting fierce condemnation from Greenpeace, who have branded it a “savage escalation of the Luxon Government’s war on nature”.
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The Gene Tech Bill – Too Risky Even for Fonterra and NZ First
The Luxon Government wants to remove GE safeguards and let GMOs free. Greenpeace isn’t the only one who is ringing the alarm bells.
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The Polluters Get Paid Plan: AKA Regulatory Takings
How the Government is pushing an extreme idea that would block environmental protection and reshape our democracy.
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Greenpeace submission on the Summary Offences Amendment Bill
We thank the Select Committee for the opportunity to submit on the Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill.
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Luxon’s gas letter is a political stunt to hide his own Government failure
Families are cutting back on heating, small businesses are struggling to pay their bills, and manufacturers are shutting their doors — while the Prime Minister plays political games.
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“Tough on crime” Government lets repeat pesticide offenders off the hook
Greenpeace is calling the Government’s “tough on crime” rhetoric a complete sham after official documents reveal companies repeatedly breaking food safety laws are escaping prosecution