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Govt announces critical mineral ‘slush fund’ as TTR flees the fast track
Today, as seabed miners Trans Tasman Resources (TTR) withdrew from their failing Fast Track bid, the NZ government has announced a$80 million dollar ‘critical minerals slush fund.’ Greenpeace is questioning if this signals an invitation for TTR to have another bite at the cherry.
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A shared roadmap to building a nature positive Aotearoa
Forest & Bird, Greenpeace Aotearoa, and WWF New Zealand have come together to set out a clear policy roadmap for Aotearoa – one that shows how we can protect nature,…
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Fast Track panel rejects seabed mining application – we couldn’t be happier
We’re celebrating a win by the huge people powered movement against the threat of seabed mining.
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78% of NZers want bottom trawling banned as Govt pushes to catch more coral in South Pacific
New polling shows overwhelming support from New Zealanders for a ban on bottom trawling in the South Pacific high seas and an ocean sanctuary in the same area.
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Appeasing Trump is a strategic mistake. Luxon should know better.
David Seymour slipped up on Herald Now. Ryan Bridge caught Seymour admitting that a critical minerals deal with Trump had, in fact, been discussed at Cabinet. This was awkward, given…
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The Polluters Get Paid Plan: AKA Regulatory Relief / Regulatory Takings
How the Government is pushing an extreme idea that would block environmental protection and reshape our democracy.
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From wildlife protection to license to kill
The Luxon Government’s RMA reform and Natural Environment Bill will make it easier for companies kill kiwi and other protected wildlife
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How to make your submission on RMA reform: the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill
This is a handy guide to help you make your submission before the deadline. It covers what these Bills are, why you should submit, and how to do it.
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Fifteen ways Luxon is increasing climate pollution (and the one way he says he is making it better but is not)
After the deadly storms, made worse by climate change, the Luxon Govt has tried to claim that it takes climate change seriously. But here are 15 pollution policies that speak louder than words.
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NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain it
For many people this summer, showery days and bursts of heavy rain have become all too familiar.