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Fast-track bill release marks dark day for nature and democracy
Greenpeace Aotearoa is slamming the announcement of the fast-track consenting bill, saying that the radically anti-nature policy has no regard for nature or democracy.
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Greenpeace pours Luxon a glass of cow effluent, protesting ‘anti-nature’ fast-track bill
At Parliament today, Greenpeace activists have installed a giant tap pouring cow effluent outside the Beehive. The organisation is protesting the Government’s proposed fast-track consenting bill, which it says will…
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Testing finds nitrate contamination in Tokoroa drinking water could pose health risks
Greenpeace Aotearoa is warning that high levels of nitrate in the town drinking water supply at Tokoroa could pose health risks, following a free drinking water testing event that the…
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Greenpeace brings free nitrate water testing to Taranaki and Waikato
This weekend, Greenpeace is conducting free drop-in water testing days to enable Taranaki and Waikato households to check their drinking water for nitrate contamination.
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New poll reveals widespread distrust in Shane Jones’ ability to do his job as Oceans and Fisheries Minister
Damning new polling data released today shows that only 15% of New Zealanders trust Minister Shane Jones to look after New Zealand’s ocean and fisheries, the job he’s entrusted to do in his Ministerial position.
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No time to lose for ocean protection as species face extinction
Greenpeace says the need for global ocean sanctuaries on the high seas is urgent and profound, with a new report revealing nearly half of all endangered migratory animals are in decline and one in five face extinction.
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No community safe under Government’s proposed Fast-Track Consenting Bill
Environmental groups including Greenpeace Aotearoa have condemned the Government's proposed Fast-Track Consenting Bill, saying it threatens the environment and is a blow to democracy.
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Huge win for the climate in Smith v Fonterra Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has today ruled in favour of Northland iwi leader Mike Smith’s (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) climate case continuing to trial. The case is against Fonterra and six other…
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Greenpeace releases letter on Government plans to override environmental laws
Last night, Greenpeace and other civil society groups received a letter from the new RMA reform Minister, Chris Bishop, outlining the Government’s plans to override environmental laws.
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NZ backtracks on South Pacific ocean protection, lobbies for more bottom trawling
The New Zealand government appears to be turning its back on South Pacific ocean conservation measures and UN resolutions it has signed, falling out of step with the rest of the world in its commitments to protect deep sea life.
