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Trawl industry spin exposed as latest data reveals 35 tonne coral bycatch
New fisheries data has reinforced the disastrous impact of commercial trawling, showing New Zealand trawlers reported hauling up more than 35,000kg of protected coral and sponges over a six and a half year period - despite the fishing industry claiming they avoid coral habitats.
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What it takes to fight Deep Sea Mining, and protect the Pacific from US imperialism
Indigenous representation at the International Seabed Authority is crucial to protect the moana for all humankind and for future generations. This is more vital than ever as the Trump administration pushes for US access to so called ‘critical’ minerals and deep sea mining threatens the Pacific Ocean.
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Halfway through 2026: Here’s how we’re shaping the future of our planet, together
Thanks to your incredible support, Greenpeace Aotearoa has been working relentlessly to defend nature. From preventing ocean destruction, taking action for forest protection, and defending all the amazing life thatthe…
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Greens’ policy announcement a win for fresh water and oceans, but Labour must follow
Greenpeace Aotearoa is welcoming the announcement from the Green Party that, if elected, they will phase out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser, reduce the size of the dairy herd and lower the the legal limit for nitrate contamination.
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Greenpeace slams issuing of High Seas permit for Tasman Sea bottom trawler
The Tasman Viking, a bottom trawling vessel that pulled up protected coral in international waters two years ago, has been issued an international fishing permit by the New Zealand government in a move environmentalists are calling outrageous.
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Jones fails to force through Fisheries Amendment Bill before election, following public backlash
News that progress on the Fisheries Amendment Bill will be delayed until after the election is being called a win for People Power by environmental groups, who say it proves how united the New Zealand public is against destructive fishing.
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Seamount closures for world’s largest orange roughy fishery as population plummets
The New Zealand Government has announced temporary seamount closures in the world’s largest orange roughy fishery, following news that deep sea fish numbers are plummeting. The closures, set for six weeks, will mean that several seamounts will be off limits to bottom trawling. But environmentalists say the closures don’t go far enough.
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Vision versus reality – thousands of protected animals killed in one year of trawling
Greenpeace Aotearoa is renewing its call for urgent action on bottom trawling after data from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) shows another deadly year for New Zealand’s marine life.
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Abundance over Greed – in 2026 ocean protection is an election issue
It is exciting to see the health of the ocean rise on the political agenda during a general election year. People care and are forcing politicians to listen – which gives us a real opportunity to push for meaningful change. Here's what that looks like.
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Flotilla to send clear warning to Government: ban bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf
A flotilla of boats will take to the waters between Auckland and Waiheke Island next week as New Zealanders call for an immediate ban on destructive bottom trawling in Tīkapa Moan the Hauraki Gulf.