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Hiringa Energy is harming wind power’s reputation
Wind energy plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to cleaner sources of power. When implemented correctly, wind installations benefit local communities and garner their support. But,…
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Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions – but NZ has to start now
Tune into news from about any part of the planet, and there will likely be a headline about extreme weather. While these stories will be specific to the location, they…
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Greenpeace welcomes Green Party’s household solar election pledge
Greenpeace is applauding the Greens as the first party to announce a household solar policy this election but says the party’s stance in post-election negotiations will make all the difference…
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Damning new Hauraki Gulf report underlines need to ban bottom trawling in Tīkapa Moana
Greenpeace is renewing its call for a ban on bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf following findings released last night in the 2023 State of our Gulf report, saying that…
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What does International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples mean?
If you could do just one thing this week, it should be deepening your understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ worldviews and lived experiences as they relate to the earth, our ocean and waterways and all living beings.
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Greenpeace rebrands MPI building as ‘Ministry for Destructive Fishing’
Greenpeace activists have hung a net full of ‘bycatch’ outside the Ministry for Primary Industries building in Auckland this morning, rebranding the government department ‘The Ministry for Destructive Fishing’.
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Enviro Groups slam decision to continue trawling Hauraki Gulf
News today that the government will allow bottom trawling to continue in large areas of the Hauraki Gulf is being met by strong opposition from an alliance of groups campaigning to get the destructive fishing method out of the marine park.
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Deep sea mining concerns from the Pacific need to be heard
When it comes to the campaign to stop deep sea mining, the stakes may be highest for Pacific communities. One of the biggest deep sea mining target zones is in the…
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Greenpeace calls for caution over BlackRock investment in NZ electricity generation
Greenpeace is calling for caution in response to today’s announcement that the Government has partnered with BlackRock to increase finance for renewable energy.
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Government’s renewable electricity plan not enough to stand up to climate crisis
Greenpeace Aotearoa says it expects bolder action from political leaders on climate change, following the Government’s renewable energy announcement this afternoon.
