Press contacts at Greenpeace Aotearoa
These contacts are intended for journalists and media inquiries only.
Emma Page – Communications lead, Oceans and Fisheries, Seabed and Deep Sea Mining
021-207-5172 | [email protected]
Niamh O’Flynn – Head of Public Engagement & Brand, Energy, Plastics, General Media Enquires
021-027-33785 | [email protected]
Rhiannon Mackie – Communications lead, Climate, Fresh Water and Agriculture
027-244-6729 | [email protected]
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Fonterra nitrate contamination responsible for up to 120 premature babies every year
New studies show that nitrate in NZ drinking water could cause up to 120 premature births a year. Greenpeace says Fonterra is to blame.
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Greens’ policy announcement a win for fresh water and oceans, but Labour must follow
Greenpeace Aotearoa is welcoming the announcement from the Green Party that, if elected, they will phase out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser, reduce the size of the dairy herd and lower the the legal limit for nitrate contamination.
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March for Nature launched to protect conservation
Greenpeace and Forest & Bird have announced a March for Nature to be held in Auckland on 19 September 2026, in defence of nature.
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Greenpeace slams issuing of High Seas permit for Tasman Sea bottom trawler
The Tasman Viking, a bottom trawling vessel that pulled up protected coral in international waters two years ago, has been issued an international fishing permit by the New Zealand government in a move environmentalists are calling outrageous.
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Government makes dog’s breakfast of the Conservation consultation
Greenpeace says Govt has made a “dog’s breakfast” of the Conservation Amendment Bill consultation, as submissions deadline is extended.
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New map highlights mining threat associated with controversial Conservation Amendment Bill
Greenpeace has produced an interactive map showing the mining threat associated with the proposed Conservation Amendment Bill.
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Jones fails to force through Fisheries Amendment Bill before election, following public backlash
News that progress on the Fisheries Amendment Bill will be delayed until after the election is being called a win for People Power by environmental groups, who say it proves how united the New Zealand public is against destructive fishing.
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Seamount closures for world’s largest orange roughy fishery as population plummets
The New Zealand Government has announced temporary seamount closures in the world’s largest orange roughy fishery, following news that deep sea fish numbers are plummeting. The closures, set for six weeks, will mean that several seamounts will be off limits to bottom trawling. But environmentalists say the closures don’t go far enough.
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Danish Govt to lower drinking water nitrate limit, Greenpeace calls on NZ to follow
The Danish Government has confirmed it will dramatically lower nitrate limits for drinking water, in line with modern health science.