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Greenpeace calls for post-election deal to reject “monstrous” new offshore oil project
Greenpeace has made an urgent call for parties engaged in post-election coalition negotiations to rule out an oil prospecting application, which if approved, could see one of the largest 3D seismic blasting surveys that has taken place in the Taranaki Basin (1).
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Environmental ‘supergroup’ puts future government on notice
A ‘supergroup’ of New Zealand environmental organisations has sent an open letter to the leaders of key political party leaders as they prepare to negotiate a coalition for the next Government.
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New Government must take action on environment – Greenpeace
The environment was at the centre of this election campaign and, whatever the exact makeup, the new government needs to take action. And Greenpeace says it will be there to make sure they do.
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New World’s plastic bag poll “rigged”, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace has joined growing public criticism over New World supermarket’s poll on single-use plastic bags, which neglects to offer public the option of an outright ban.
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Labour and Greens confirm commitment to restoring democracy in Christchurch following mass occupation
Labour MP Megan Woods is promising to return Canterbury’s regional council, ECan, to a democratically elected council.
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Water activists flood into Ecan offices to save rivers
Christchurch, 14 September: Pro-democracy water campaigners have taken over the regional council offices in Christchurch today.
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Jacinda Ardern refuses to stop deep sea oil “nuclear bomb”
Greenpeace has slammed Labour leader Jacinda Ardern for refusing to rule out new deep sea oil drilling, despite comparing climate change to our nuclear-free moment a few weeks ago.
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On climate policy Jacinda has the talk but Greens have the walk
In response to the Greens’ climate policy announcements today, Greenpeace climate campaigner, Kate Simcock, says the Greens should be applauded for their climate policy.
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Labour climate policy a good start but not strong enough
In response to the Labour Party’s climate policy released this morning, Greenpeace climate campaigner, Kate Simcock, says:
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Arrests made at Greenpeace irrigation dam occupation
After eight hours occupying the Central Plains Waters’ irrigation dam nine people have been arrested by police and removed. All have been charged with trespass.
