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Bottle refund scheme “breakthrough for plastic crisis”
Greenpeace and The Kiwi Bottle Drive have today heralded the Government’s announcement to introduce a bottle refund scheme as a “breakthrough moment for plastic waste in New Zealand.”
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Controversial seabed mining case in Court of Appeal this week
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) and Greenpeace are in the Court of Appeal in Wellington this week, defending last year’s High Court ruling that quashed Trans-Tasman Resources’ (TTR) consent to mine the South Taranaki Bight seabed.
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Fishing industry yarn on Māui dolphin quickly unravelling
The fishing industry has been killing off Māui dolphins for years, and their denials are now putting the entire New Zealand seafood export market at risk.
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Major IPCC report: ‘The climate crisis is an oceans crisis’
"Unless we accelerate efforts to curb carbon emissions and take greater steps to protect our oceans, there will be devastating human, environmental and economic consequences.”
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Which do you prefer: a whale breeding ground or an oil field?
When I have an important decision to make, I usually write a list of pros and cons. I know this is not unique, but you’d be surprised at the number…
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Global Ocean Treaty negotiations at the UN – Greenpeace response
New York – Over 190 countries came together at the United Nations to negotiate a historic Global Ocean Treaty that could help protect at least 30% of our seas by…
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How ocean protectors are beating corporate lobbyists at the UN
This week, governments are meeting at the UN in New York for crucial negotiations towards a Global Ocean Treaty, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. This treaty is the key…
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NZ to play role in crucial United Nations oceans treaty negotiation
Government delegates from around the world, including New Zealand, are meeting in New York for the third of four meetings at the United Nations to agree a Global Oceans Treaty…
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Sanford’s Māui plan ineffective
Greenpeace has labelled an overnight announcement by fishing company Sanford as a danger to Māui and Hector’s dolphins, and is calling on the Government to reject the ‘Sanford Plan’ immediately.…
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Race to save the Māui to land on Parliament steps
Environmental groups and well known New Zealanders are preparing to deliver a 55,000 strong petition to the steps of Parliament tomorrow, calling on the Government to protect the world’s smallest…
