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Greenpeace and the Sisiutl: Cultural Appropriation and Reconciliation
How the Sisiutl symbol came to be part of Greenpeace’s identity is both an important part of our origins and a troubling story of cultural appropriation. Now, we're taking a closer look at our history.
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Activists scale Parliament House to expose National failure
Four Greenpeace campaigners have evaded security and climbed to the roof of Parliament House with a delivery of eight solar panels. They also plan to unfurl a large banner targeting…
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Stars criticise Key Government over deep sea oil exploration
A star-studded array of New Zealanders has joined forces to criticise the government in a new campaign to be launched this (Wednesday) evening.
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A time for civil disobedience
The tradition of civil disobedience is being reignited. The need is growing and the call to action is becoming impossible to ignore! Non-violent direct action can help re-establish a balance where…
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Government bid to criminalise sea protests slammed
A range of well-known New Zealand groups and individuals have today slammed the government’s controversial move to criminalise aspects of peaceful protests at sea.
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Star Lawless slams oil giant Shell outside court
Film and TV star Lucy Lawless and seven activists were today convicted and sentenced to 120 hours community service each for attempting to stop an Arctic-bound oil drilling ship last…
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Lucy Lawless and Greenpeace activists arrested for drillship occupation
The occupation of an Arctic-bound Shell drillship by six Greenpeace activists including actor Lucy Lawless ended this morning after police climbed the ship’s drilling tower and arrested the group. The…
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Lucy Lawless occupies Arctic drilling ship in Taranaki
At 7am this morning actor Lucy Lawless joined Greenpeace New Zealand activists in stopping a Shell-contracted drillship from departing the port of Taranaki for the remote Arctic, where its exploratory…
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Mattel’s controversial career choice for Barbie: rainforest destroyer
For over 50 years now Mattel has been choosing Barbie’s career for her. She’s had a lot of different professions over the years but Mattel’s latest choice for Barbie: ‘Rainforest…
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Warships, polar bears, ice and oil are not a good mix
I have a small boat that I use for fishing and exploring where I live in the Manukau Harbour. It’s beautiful out there and it can get a bit wild…
