After 45 years, countless campaigns and stories created, one thing remains central to the Greenpeace identity: people. People are at the heart of who we are and what is needed to create the green and peaceful world we need.
Things you can do right now
We want you to take action because together we’re strong.
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STOP LUXON’S TOXIC COVER-UP
Sign the open letter to demand the Luxon government to restart testing glyphosate levels.
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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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Stop corporate intimidation!
Tell Energy Transfer and other corporate bullies: Stop your attacks on free speech.
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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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GAZA: Call for sanctions on Israel
Join the call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza genocide.
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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.
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Rainbow Warrior Auckland Open Days 2025
This July, the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior returned to Aotearoa, 40 years after French Government agents bombed the original ship in Auckland.
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Call on Chris Hipkins to take a stand against seabed mining
Any political party that takes environmental protection seriously must stand against Trans-Tasman Resources’ plan to seabed mine in the South Taranaki Bight.
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PETITION: Stop the corporate power grab RMA reforms
Add your name now to demand Chris Bishop abandon his dangerous RMA reform plan.
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PETITION: Time to resist
Now is the time to resist. Will you join the fight against the billionaire takeover?
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Find a Greenpeace event
Find a Greenpeace event to join and take action for the planet
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South Pacific Seamounts Expedition
We embarked on an exciting journey to uncover the secrets of the deep. Find out more here and see what’s at stake!
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PETITION: Tax the super-rich to pay for climate action
We urge governments to tax the super-rich now and use those funds to support people and protect the planet.
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Volunteer with Greenpeace
Join a team of passionate volunteers & demand change today. Find out about volunteering in one of New Zealand’s largest environmental organisations.
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PETITION: Stop Fonterra using Palm Kernel
Call on Fonterra to end the use of rainforest-destroying palm kernel on its farms.
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PETITION: Choose a Clean Energy Future
We call on the Govt to embrace New Zealand’s Clean Energy Future, invest in solar and wind, and reject new fossil fuel facilities.
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Open Letter to Stop the Fast Track
Sign on to this open letter to industry now to help push more of them to opt out of the Fast Track.
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PETITION: Hands off the water protections
Call on Christopher Luxon to leave New Zealand’s freshwater protections alone
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Example of Official Information Act Request
To request the latest cameras on boats footage, use the text below to make an Official Information Act request to the government by emailing [email protected].
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Tell Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to stop the rollback of freshwater protection
Every New Zealander should be able to swim in clean rivers and know that the water coming out of their kitchen tap is safe to drink.
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Greenpeace desktop and mobile calendar downloads
Here’s a small gift for June 2024 – a digital calendar you can use on your desktop or phone. This month, we’ve chosen a beautiful shot of a humpback whale in the Indian Ocean.
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Monthly wallpaper downloads
For November, enjoy a collection of digital wallpapers to celebrate the beauty of the Amazon!
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People of the world vs COP30
Outside the official negotiations of the COP30 international climate talks taking place right now in the Brazilian Amazon multitudes of people are speaking up for a just climate future.
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This is how you’ve made a difference with Greenpeace in 2025
Please enjoying reading the October 2025 issue of Kākāriki, our Greenpeace Aotearoa supporter magazine.
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Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide
In a vicious escalation of the Government’s war on nature, the Government is proposing changes to the Fast Track Act that would make it even more dangerous and undemocratic.
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Greenpeace submission on the Summary Offences Amendment Bill
We thank the Select Committee for the opportunity to submit on the Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill.
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Russel Norman on the significance of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior after 40 years
Russel Norman speaks on the significance of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, 40 years on.
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This is how you’ve made a difference with Greenpeace so far in 2025
In this issue of our magazine Kākāriki, you can read how you are how you are protecting our oceans, climate, forests, and communities here in Aotearoa and around the globe.
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Placing the current New Zealand Government into context
We have one of the most reactionary governments in our history that’s deliberately removing environmental protections, worsening the inequality crisis, and rolling back progress on addressing the legacy of colonisation. How did we get here, and what does that tell us about how we can get out of here?
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Shell backs down in its lawsuit against Greenpeace
Just over a year ago, Shell sued Greenpeace UK, Greenpeace International and nine individuals for millions over a completely peaceful protest. We showed them their bully tactics won’t intimidate us – and…
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This is how you’ve made a difference in 2024
Please enjoying reading the latest issue of Kākāriki, our Greenpeace Aotearoa supporter magazine. Amongst its pages you can learn more about the Earth-saving campaigns – and awesome peaceful resistance – that your support brings to life each day.