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Government ‘covering tracks’ for NZ bottom trawler that destroyed ancient coral
The government is refusing to release details of an incident where a New Zealand bottom trawler pulled up protected species from a seamount, environmentalists said today.
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New Zealand continues to disregard biodiversity targets, lobbies for more bottom trawling
New Zealand is fast developing a reputation as a South Pacific vandal, says Greenpeace, as the government continues to fight against increased ocean protection.
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Tropical Cyclone Yasa’s climate-charged 345 km/h winds cut a path of destruction through Fiji’s two major islands
Tropical Cyclone Yasa struck with wind gusts up to 345 km/h overnight as it tore through Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, destroying homes and schools and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.
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Govt must not cave to primary sector pressure on intensive grazing rules
Thursday, 17 December: Greenpeace says the Government must not cave to industry pressure to weaken intensive winter grazing rules designed to protect rivers and climate for the good of all New Zealanders.
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Gruesome bycatch Xmas tree installed at Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
Greenpeace activists have this morning installed a bycatch Christmas tree outside the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, urging them to give New Zealand the gift of cameras on boats this festive season.
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Greenpeace challenges Coke with Christmas ads
Greenpeace is launching a Christmas social media campaign linking Coca Cola with the killing of seabirds in New Zealand.
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It is a climate emergency, now let’s act like it
Greenpeace is claiming the Government’s symbolic declaration of climate emergency as a “win for people power”, but is challenging Jacinda Ardern and her Government to follow through quickly with policy and action to cut New Zealand’s climate pollution.
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Climate emergency declaration a win but needs action
When the house is on fire, there's no point hitting the alarm without fighting the fire as well, and fighting the fire in New Zealand means tackling agricultural emissions
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Fonterra hands over PKE importing to destructive company
Fonterra’s sale of its half share in a palm kernel expeller business to its partner, palm giant Wilmar International, highlights a concerning relationship, says Greenpeace.
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50,000 strong petition calls for an end to bottom trawling on seamounts
Wellington, 18 November 2020: A coalition of environmental groups delivered a 50,000 strong petition to Parliament today, calling on the Government to ban bottom trawling on seamounts.
