All articles by Nick Young
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Industry lobbying influence a major brake on Government action
In the wake of revelations that Chris Hipkins' chief of staff, Andrew Kirton, lobbied against the Container Return Scheme on behalf of the liquor industry shortly before the scheme was scrapped by the Prime Minister, Greenpeace is calling for the scheme to be reintroduced immediately, and also warning that the problem goes much deeper.
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Fonterra gets “flooded” by climate activists on profit reporting day
As Fonterra reported that its interim profits are up by 50%, two Greenpeace climate activists have been arrested in a protest which turned Fonterra’s Corporate HQ into a virtual flood…
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Dramatic scenes as Fonterra HQ hit with climate protest
There are dramatic scenes unfolding at Fonterra’s corporate HQ in Auckland this morning as employees arrive at work to find the dairy giant’s head offices have been turned into a…
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Murder in the Pacific: the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior and what happened next
A new BBC documentary ‘Murder in the Pacific’ recounts the 1985 bombing of Greenpeace’s ship, the Rainbow Warrior.
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Greenpeace vs Shell – How Greenpeace occupied a Shell oil platform heading for a major oil and gas field
Activists from climate-hit countries exposed Shell’s reckless plans to drill for more oil and gas, as the company announced record profits. The protest was Greenpeace’s longest ever occupation of a moving…
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Shell threatens Greenpeace protestors with jail and fines: Greenpeace sends second boat and more climbers
Shell has attempted to silence Greenpeace International’s peaceful occupation of its oil and gas platform at sea, by hitting the campaign group with an injunction late on Friday, February 3, threatening up to two years’ jail time and fines.
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The climate floods
As our communities come together to clean up after the floods and help make sure everyone has shelter, food and essentials, our resolve to confront and eliminate the causes of climate change is stronger than ever.
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Climate action should be bread and butter for the Chris Hipkins Government
Greenpeace is welcoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni into their new roles in Government with a challenge to make real climate action their ‘bread and…
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A year of putting hope into action
As 2022 draws to an end and 2023 heaves into view, let's cherish the important things. For the challenges ahead: have courage. For the struggles within: go with peace. And for every one of us who dreams, yearns and fights for a greener, more peaceful and more equitable future for all: we wish you a…
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Sri Lanka’s fertiliser ban and why New Zealand can phase out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser
What happened with the Sri Lankan ban on synthetic nitrogen fertiliser and why it doesn't mean New Zealand can't do similar.