We give this fragile Earth a voice
Greenpeace is independent. We don’t take donations from corporations or governments. We campaign globally for the environment.
Our mission is to ensure Earth’s ability to nurture life in all its diversity. We confront big issues with creativity. We use non-violent action. We seek to bring about systemic change.

Our vision
We believe a billion acts of courage can spark a brighter future. To that end, we try to model courage and share stories of bravery. We invite people out of their comfort zones – to act with us.
A green and peaceful future is our mission. It’s being built today.
Here in Aotearoa, we seek to bring to life a vision of a land and an ocean full of diversity and life. They should be free of pollution and protected, for all to enjoy. Our rivers should be clean again and our food produced in harmony with nature.
We want our homes, Marae, schools, businesses, and transport powered by renewable energy. And our towns, cities, and transport designed for people and communities.
We seek to change how food is produced on land and at sea. We should restore and regenerate nature, instead of polluting and depleting it. We are working to bring the fishing industry into line. It threatens precious marine life.
We also strive for a new circular economy. We want to end the throwaway culture by replacing single-use packaging with refill and reuse systems. We will not tolerate industries that rely on single-use plastics.
Take action
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Don’t invest in ocean destruction
This is a warning to all potential investors in Manuka Resources: Don’t bankroll ocean destruction! Seabed mining will never take place in Aotearoa.
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PETITION: Clean drinking water now!
Join us in calling on Environment Canterbury to commit to enduring freshwater protections that ensure safe drinking water and swimmable rivers for all.
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Say no to increased glyphosate food residue limits
The Govt is trying to allow 100 times more glyphosate residues on our food and rewrite the rulebook to fast-track more toxic agrichemicals into our food system.
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Contact your electorate MP
Our local Member of Parliament (MP) represents us, and acts in our name. Use the list of MPs below to contact your own local MP on the environmental issue that you’re passionate about.
This is how we win, together.
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Luxon’s gas letter is a political stunt to hide his own Government failure
Families are cutting back on heating, small businesses are struggling to pay their bills, and manufacturers are shutting their doors – while the Prime Minister plays political games.
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What Environment Canterbury’s Nitrate Emergency Declaration means for the region
Regional council Environment Canterbury has declared a Nitrate Emergency. But what does this mean for drinking water protections?
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Why we took part in the March for Humanity
Thousands gathered in central Auckland on Saturday 13 September to call on the Luxon government to impose sanctions on Israel. Greenpeace Aotearoa and many other organisations supported the March for…
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Luxon’s methane target gamble risks farmers’ future
Luxon’s methane target decision is looming. But backtracking on climate commitments would risk the New Zealand farming industry’s future.
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Environment Canterbury freshwater scorecard – what do your candidates think?
Curious what Environment Canterbury’s regional council election candidates really think about freshwater protections? We’ve got you covered.
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How the NZ Food Safety agency downplays pesticide residue results, and then does nothing to enforce the law
No prosecutions for illegal pesticide residues in food