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Nordic plastics report: the planet needs higher ambition
A report from the Nordic Council of Ministers on recommendations to address plastic production doesn’t go far enough, according to Greenpeace Aotearoa.
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Submission to the Waikato Regional Council on Global Contracting Solutions applications for resource consents to build a waste incinerator at 401 Racecourse Road, Te Awamutu
This proposal for an incinerator is the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand and as such requires close scrutiny. Permitting this incinerator could open the flood gates to…
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Orange roughy catch limit cut a good start, but seamount trawling ban necessary, say environmentalists
Environmentalists have welcomed news that the orange roughy catch will be cut by 40%, but say the need for a bottom trawling ban on seamounts is more urgent than ever.
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Vote for the environment this New Zealand election 2023
How do I vote? Who will win the New Zealand election 2023? And what will it mean for the environment?
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Greenpeace herds cows to Fonterra HQ, calls for climate action
Greenpeace activists have corralled a herd of ‘disaster cows’ in front of Fonterra’s Auckland HQ on the dairy giant’s annual reporting day as the dairy giant announced an increased after-tax profit of $1.577 billion compared with $583 million the previous year.
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Greenpeace celebrates New Zealand’s commitment to Global Ocean Treaty
News that New Zealand will be an early signer of the Global Ocean Treaty is being celebrated by Greenpeace this week, who are calling it a win for nature, global cooperation and people power.
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Looking back on the Arctic 30 after 10 years
Ten years ago today a group of activists from Greenpeace ship the Arctic Sunrise climbed Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom’s Prirazlomnaya drilling platform in a peaceful protest.
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Greenpeace welcomes Labour’s household solar and community energy policy
Greenpeace is welcoming the Labour Party’s commitment to offer households a $4,000 rebate on solar and battery installation, alongside more support for community energy schemes.
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National Party reckless on agriculture and climate
The National Party has pledged to strip back environmental protections in its primary sector growth policy, released on Thursday afternoon. Greenpeace is calling it a major step backwards for climate, animals, and environment.
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We won a Global Ocean Treaty – but what happens next?
Earlier this year, world leaders adopted the first ever Global Ocean Treaty, heeding the calls of 5.5 million people from across the world who joined together to demand action to protect the oceans.
