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Anti-War Aotearoa and Greenpeace announce a March for Peace
Anti-War Aotearoa and Greenpeace have announced a joint March for Peace, calling on New Zealanders to gather at Aotea Square on 20 June 2026. The hīkoi will demand that Prime…
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Greenpeace calls on governments to ensure safety of Global Sumud Flotilla attacked by Israeli armed forces
The peaceful Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla has been illegally attacked in international waters by Israeli armed forces for the second time.
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Which political parties have a credible fuel crisis response plan?
We’ve asked them nine yes or no questions to find out.
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OECD gives Greenpeace an “A” for energy policy; and Luxon an “F”
Fossil fuels are more expensive, less reliable and worse for the climate than renewables.
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A house of cards: Fertiliser, fossil fuels, and the fragile future of NZ dairy
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through the global economy. For New Zealand, the impact will be swift and deeply felt. With a third of the…
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Abundance over Greed – in 2026 ocean protection is an election issue
It is exciting to see the health of the ocean rise on the political agenda during a general election year. People care and are forcing politicians to listen – which gives us a real opportunity to push for meaningful change. Here’s what that looks like.
Breaking news, updates, and commentary from Greenpeace campaigners and issue experts.
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Vision versus reality – thousands of protected animals killed in one year of trawling
Greenpeace Aotearoa is renewing its call for urgent action on bottom trawling after data from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) shows another deadly year for New Zealand’s marine life.
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Govt forced to admit its fossil gas story was always a fairytale
The NZ Government has been forced today to reinstate a scheme to support businesses transitioning off fossil gas.
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26,000 strong petition urges no minerals deal
Greenpeace today delivered a petition signed by over 26,000 people urging Prime Minister Chris Luxon to not sign a minerals deal with the USA.
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New Fuel Crisis Scorecard: Coalition Flunks, Labour Offers Few Commitments
As fuel prices remain high and the Budget looms closer Greenpeace has released a scorecard ranking political parties on practical solutions to cut dependence on imported fossil fuels and shield…
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Lumsden water supply nitrate contamination above preterm birth risk level
Greenpeace is warning pregnant people against drinking from the Lumsden water supply, which has reached 6.14mg/L of nitrate contamination.
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Ōtautau bore water a potential preterm birth risk, but town supply safe
Greenpeace says that while Ōtautau town water supplies are relatively safe, private bore water tests showed increased nitrate levels.
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AI is worse for the environment than you think – here’s why
The System Shift podcast dives into one of the biggest climate blind spots of AI: the energy hunger behind AI chipmaking.
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Watch the documentary: Something in the Water
Something in the Water tells the story of people in Canterbury, NZ who are standing up for safe drinking water and swimmable rivers.
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Rainbow Warrior bombing: Call to continue fight against nuclear weapons
Samantha Hayes visited the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland this week.
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40 Years on: The Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior & Indigenous Resistance
Forty years after the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, the spirit of resistance sails on. From anti-nuclear activism to climate justice, the push for transformation is inextricably tied to tino…
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Oral submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill
Greenpeace campaigner Gen Toop delivers the Greenpeace submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill.
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VIDEO Taking action to stop bottom trawling
Over the past two weeks the Rainbow Warrior has been at sea off the coast Aotearoa, documenting bottom trawlers and standing up for ocean protection.Greenpeace activists confronted two bottom trawlers…
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