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News & Stories - Page 6 of 7 - Greenpeace Aotearoa

  • Story
    Oil&Gas OMV

    Stewart Island under threat from oil exploration

    On the Rainbow Warrior, I’ve just been to one of the most incredible places I’ve ever seen – Rakiura/Stewart Island. Here, the coast is so thick with rainforest it seems…

    Ellie Hooper •
    30 October 2018
    1 min read
  • Press release
    Oil&Gas RainbowWarrior OMV

    Govt backtracks on climate action, grants OMV drill extension

    The Government has just granted oil giant OMV a two-year extension to drill in the Great South Basin, despite issuing a ban on new oil and gas exploration permits in April.

    Sophie Schroder •
    17 October 2018
  • The Rainbow Warrior in Kaikoura
    Story
    AboutUs Food&Farming Oceans Oil&Gas Plastics RainbowWarrior OMV

    Your actions are powerful

    To make a green and peaceful world possible, it is going to take all of us having the courage to stand up for what we know is right.You and other courageous people are taking action every day in big and small ways. Read about the amazing things you are making happen by supporting Greenpeace below.

    Greenpeace •
    16 October 2018
    6 min read
  • Press release
    Oil&Gas RainbowWarrior OMV

    Greenpeace launches trainings to confront oil driller OMV

    Greenpeace has launched the first of a series of national training workshops to prepare for the arrival of oil giant, OMV. The environmental organisation is running the training this weekend…

    Sophie Schroder •
    13 October 2018
  • Wildlife threatened by OMV
    Press release
    Oil&Gas OMV

    OIA reveals oil giant OMV seeking drill extension

    Greenpeace has today revealed that Austrian oil giant OMV has requested an extension to its upcoming drill commitment in the Great South Basin. Greenpeace Climate Campaigner, Kate Simcock, says an…

    Kate Simcock •
    9 October 2018
  • The Rainbow Warrior participates in a protest against oil drilling off the coast of NZ. Onboard is a banner reading 'make oil history'. In the background is an oil rig.
    Press release
    Oil&Gas RainbowWarrior OMV

    Rainbow Warrior confronts Taranaki oil rigs

    The Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, is currently in the South Taranaki Basin to scope out oil and gas rigs owned by Austrian petroleum giant, OMV. After sailing for 36 hours…

    Nick Young •
    2 October 2018
  • Press release
    Oil&Gas RainbowWarrior OMV

    Rainbow Warrior heads to Taranaki to scope out oil rigs

    The Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, is on its way to Taranaki to send a message to Austrian oil giant, OMV. The Rainbow Warrior is currently in New Zealand as part…

    Nick Young •
    1 October 2018
  • Press release
    Freedom Oil&Gas OMV

    Greenpeace head and climate activist face court

    Friday, July 20: Greenpeace Executive Director, Dr Russel Norman, and climate activist Sara Howell, appeared for sentencing today following action they took to stop the world’s largest oil and gas…

    Greenpeace •
    20 July 2018
  • Press release
    OMV Oil&Gas

    Former President and NASA scientist confirmed as witnesses in Greenpeace trial

    A world authority on climate science has told the New Zealand Government they’re “planning to put the wrong people on trial” for an offshore oil exploration protest.

    Greenpeace New Zealand •
    16 April 2018
  • Jacinda Ardern accepts Greenpeace petition ahead of announcing the ban on awarding new oil and gas exploration permits
    Press release
    Victories OMV Oil&Gas

    Ardern makes oil history: A huge win for climate and people power

    Greenpeace says the Coalition Government’s announcement that it has ended new offshore oil and gas exploration is an "historic moment, and a huge win for our climate and people power".

    Greenpeace New Zealand •
    12 April 2018
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