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New World’s plastic bag poll “rigged”, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace has joined growing public criticism over New World supermarket’s poll on single-use plastic bags, which neglects to offer public the option of an outright ban.
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Labour and Greens confirm commitment to restoring democracy in Christchurch following mass occupation
Labour MP Megan Woods is promising to return Canterbury’s regional council, ECan, to a democratically elected council.
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Water activists flood into Ecan offices to save rivers
Christchurch, 14 September: Pro-democracy water campaigners have taken over the regional council offices in Christchurch today.
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Save Our Rivers: Peaceful Civil Disobedience
Construction has started on huge irrigation schemes in Canterbury. When they start working, it’s going to be disastrous for our rivers - most of which are already struggling.
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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.
