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News & Stories - Page 8 of 227 - Greenpeace Aotearoa

  • Story

    The anglerfish captured our hearts, but its future hangs in the balance

    A rare black seadevil swims toward the light of the world above. The anglerfish's usual home is in the deep sea, where the sun doesn't reach.

    Kimberley Bernard •
    13 March 2025
    2 min read
  • Story
    Oceans, Biodiversity, Fishing

    What is bottom trawling and why is it bad for the environment?

    Bottom trawling is an incredibly destructive method of fishing that involves dragging weighted nets across the seafloor. It causes wide scale damage to our oceans, but New Zealand fishing companies still use it both locally and internationally.

    Ellie Hooper •
    13 March 2025
    6 min read
  • Press release
    Freshwater

    Luxon’s investment claims undermined by breaches of free trade agreements

    The Prime Minister's claims to the Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland today, that his Government is committed to a rules-based multilateral trading system, are undermined by his Government’s repeated breaches of the environment chapters of recent free trade agreements, says Greenpeace.

    Russel Norman •
    13 March 2025
  • Welcoming ceremony for the Greenpeace flagship vessel, the Rainbow Warrior in the Marshall Islands, marking the start of a six-week mission around the Pacific nation to elevate calls for nuclear and climate justice; and support independent scientific research into the impacts of decades-long nuclear weapons testing by the US government. Escorted by traditional canoes, and welcomed by Marshallese singing and dancing, the arrival of the Rainbow Warrior marks a significant moment in the shared history of Greenpeace and the Marshall Islands — 40 years since Greenpeace crew evacuated over 300 people from the Rongelap atoll to Mejatto island, after toxic nuclear fallout from the Castle Bravo test rendered their ancestral lands uninhabitable.
    Press release
    RainbowWarrior, Peace

    Rainbow Warrior arrives in Marshall Islands to call for nuclear and climate justice on 40th anniversary of Rongelap evacuation

    Greenpeace flagship vessel the Rainbow Warrior was welcomed back to the Marshall Islands today, marking the start of a six-week mission around the Pacific nation to elevate calls for nuclear…

    Reza Azam •
    12 March 2025
  • A computer monitor showing images of fish during the deep sea Greenpeace Seamount Expedition to survey seamounts
    Story
    Oceans

    Seamount Expedition. Day 8: First seamount survey!

    Today we continue our transit, we exit New Zealand waters and reach the high seas mid morning. We’re headed to a seamount on the Challenger Plateau, ETA 11.30 – this…

    Ellie Hooper •
    11 March 2025
    2 min read
  • Two dolphins swim side by side past the Greenpeace Seamount Expedition ship
    Story
    Oceans

    Seamount Expedition Day 7: Transit and test

    We’re still transiting out towards the Challenger Plateau in the High Seas. En route we do our deepest test yet, taking the DropCam to 300 metres.

    Ellie Hooper •
    11 March 2025
    1 min read
  • An aerial shot of a blue whale feeding on krill near the ocean's surface
    Story
    Seabed Mining

    What is seabed mining, and how does it threaten the ocean?

    Seabed mining is a destructive mining practice that involves dredging up the seabed for precious metals. It's an immediate threat in Aotearoa.

    Juressa Lee •
    10 March 2025
    7 min read
  • Nitrate contamination water testing in Darfield, Canterbury
    Press release
    Freshwater, Health

    Greenpeace announces Ashburton, Methven nitrate testing events after ECan fails to vote for free water testing

    Greenpeace Aotearoa is announcing more free drinking water nitrate testing events in Canterbury, after ECan failed to vote on providing free water testing for rural communities.

    Rhiannon Mackie •
    10 March 2025
  • Story
    Freshwater, Health

    Free water testing for nitrate contamination – next stop Canterbury

    Find free nitrate contamination water testing near you, or request Greenpeace's free mail-in water testing.

    Rhiannon Mackie •
    10 March 2025
    4 min read
  • Dr Paige Maroni and lead scientist Kat Goddard look at screen showing images from an underwater camera
    Story
    Oceans

    Seamount Expedition Day 5-6: Testing, testing, testing

    After arriving in Marlborough Sounds 0700, and a quick all crew briefing to set out the work for the day ahead, the different teams get to work to prepare the…

    Ellie Hooper •
    10 March 2025
    1 min read
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