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New Zealand bottom trawlers operate “most destructive fishery” in Australia
Australian conservationists are calling out the New Zealand bottom trawling fleet for operating the “most destructive fishery” in the country, as vessels from NZ currently trawl for orange roughy off…
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Seven ways to go plastic free for Plastic Free July
At the start of Plastic Free July, the question on many people’s minds is this: How do I go plastic free? How can I use less plastic? Here are some answers.
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Greenpeace welcomes single-use plastic phase-out but renews call to ban the bottle
Greenpeace is welcoming the Government’s announcement today of a plan to phase out more single-use plastics, but is calling for the ban to cover a wider range of products, including…
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Hauraki Gulf bottom trawling restriction a win, now let’s go further
Greenpeace is welcoming the Government’s Sea Change plan, announced this morning, which details how the depleted Hauraki Gulf will be brought back from the brink.
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Why the ban on live animal exports is a big deal
Banning live animal exports was a milestone moment for animal welfare in Aotearoa. The Government recently moved to ban live animal exports – the practice of shipping livestock such as…
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Greenpeace congratulates new All Blacks team, renews call to dump INEOS oil industry sponsor
Greenpeace is congratulating the new All Blacks team named last night and renewing its call on NZ Rugby to ‘keep oil off the All Blacks’.
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Protect the ocean from destructive fishing
Bottom trawling season is in full swing again, with New Zealand trawlers heading out right now for another season of destruction.
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Why Indigenous knowledge should be an essential part of how we govern the world’s oceans
Our moana (ocean) is in a state of unprecedented ecological crisis. Multiple, cumulative impacts include pollution, sedimentation, overfishing, drilling and climate change. All affect the health of both marine life…
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No dumping policy welcomed but full camera rollout needed to deliver ocean protection, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace is welcoming the Government announcement tonight to end fish dumping and discards, but says cameras on the full commercial fishing fleet is essential to ensure this regulation is followed.
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The ocean floor is too precious to mine
Imagine a blanket of darkness swallowing your surroundings, as sand and sediment rain from the sky. Imagine the trees being consumed, small plants and animals becoming dark with the world…
