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Thursday, September 7: Occupying Central Plains Water
The day started early, or late, depending on your perspective. We met the night before in Christchurch. People had travelled from across New Zealand at a moment’s notice - one group had even driven from Dunedin. The energy was high. Everyone was here because they cared about Saving Our Rivers. We talked about the day…
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Jacinda Ardern refuses to stop deep sea oil “nuclear bomb”
Greenpeace has slammed Labour leader Jacinda Ardern for refusing to rule out new deep sea oil drilling, despite comparing climate change to our nuclear-free moment a few weeks ago.
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On climate policy Jacinda has the talk but Greens have the walk
In response to the Greens’ climate policy announcements today, Greenpeace climate campaigner, Kate Simcock, says the Greens should be applauded for their climate policy.
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Labour climate policy a good start but not strong enough
In response to the Labour Party’s climate policy released this morning, Greenpeace climate campaigner, Kate Simcock, says:
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Lightning Occupation of Central Plains Water
We had to go for it. At the crack of dawn today, a team of our activists began an occupation of the Central Plains Water (CPW) irrigation dam. If you want to join us - we’re on Coxs Road, Springfield. Time is of the essence, and the more people who come down and support, the…
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Arrests made at Greenpeace irrigation dam occupation
After eight hours occupying the Central Plains Waters’ irrigation dam nine people have been arrested by police and removed. All have been charged with trespass.
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Leaked report shows climate must be key election issue
Responding to the leaked Ministry for the Environment report that estimates $19 billion of property is at risk in New Zealand from the effects of climate change, Greenpeace climate campaigner Kate Simcock says:
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11 things political parties should do now if they are serious about climate change
It’s the greatest challenge of our time and also a huge opportunity. Climate change is not merely an ‘environmental’ issue. It’s an existential threat to all aspects of our society and way of life. Acting now is a moral choice we must make as a nation, in order to be part of this global challenge.…
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Government’s agriculture research fund pitiful
Responding to the Government’s announcement that it will be setting up a new $400,000 scholarship programme for agricultural greenhouse gas research, Greenpeace sustainable agriculture campaigner, Genevieve Toop, says:
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Greenpeace’s Taitu crew plead not guilty in historic climate court case
Greenpeace and the activists charged under the ‘Anadarko Amendment’ after swimming in front of the world’s largest seismic oil ship, have pleaded Not Guilty.
