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Council loans for rooftop solar still waiting on government green light
Ministers are yet to make a decision about whether to go ahead with a scheme which would let councils provide long-term loans to any homeowners that wanted it.
Fish go to great lengths in the Whanganui River
Native migratory fish have been detected nearly 300 km inland from the Whanganui River mouth in recent research aimed at guiding restoration of the river.
Nature and climate in the spotlight
The praise for a new plan for green credit trading was quickly forgotten as two more announcements landed in the headlines.
Greenpeace calls on governments to ensure safety of Global Sumud Flotilla attacked by Israeli armed forces
The peaceful Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla has been illegally attacked in international waters by Israeli armed forces for the second time. The post Greenpeace calls on governments to ensure safety of Global Sumud Flotilla attacked by Israeli armed forces appeared first on…
New Fuel Crisis Scorecard: Coalition Flunks, Labour Offers Few Commitments
As fuel prices remain high and the Budget looms closer Greenpeace has released a scorecard ranking political parties on practical solutions to cut dependence on imported fossil fuels and shield The post New Fuel Crisis Scorecard: Coalition Flunks, Labour Offers Few Commitments…
What would you do with an alpine suspension bridge?
Parts of the old suspension bridge up the Hooker Valley at Aoraki/Mount Cook are being offered for sale as the spectacular replacement structure nears completion.
Burst pipe sends wastewater into Porirua Harbour for 3 hours
It's not known how much wastewater was discharged after the pipe burst.
Olympian Blair Tuke calls on government to scrap Fisheries legislation
Several environmental groups have called for the bill to be stopped but fishing companies say it helps modernise a system that has worked well for decades.
Lumsden water supply nitrate contamination above preterm birth risk level
Greenpeace is warning pregnant people against drinking from the Lumsden water supply, which has reached 6.14mg/L of nitrate contamination. The post Lumsden water supply nitrate contamination above preterm birth risk level appeared first on Greenpeace Aotearoa .
New concession granted for Stony Batter on Waiheke
DOC has granted Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Man O' War a concession to operate tours of the historic tunnels at Stony Batter.
Hiringa-TR Group partnership close to getting a dozen hydrogen-fuelled trucks on the road
A partnership to get green hydrogen trucks up and running in New Zealand says there is renewed interest in the technology as diesel prices remain high.
New hut, updated route for Tongariro Northern Circuit walkers
Construction of Oturere Hut on the Tongariro Northern Circuit is on schedule for the start of the Great Walk Season in October, but Mangatepopo Track remains closed following fires in late 2025.
Ōtautau bore water a potential preterm birth risk, but town supply safe
Greenpeace says that while Ōtautau town water supplies are relatively safe, private bore water tests showed increased nitrate levels. The post Ōtautau bore water a potential preterm birth risk, but town supply safe appeared first on Greenpeace Aotearoa .
Record-breaking 800 kiwi translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Save the Kiwi, and mana whenua have made conservation history, with the cumulative total of kiwi translocated from the sanctuary surpassing 800. This figure is the result of just four years of translocations and represents the largest kiwi…
OECD gives Greenpeace an “A” for energy policy; and Luxon an “F”
Fossil fuels are more expensive, less reliable and worse for the climate than renewables. The post OECD gives Greenpeace an “A” for energy policy; and Luxon an “F” appeared first on Greenpeace Aotearoa .
A house of cards: Fertiliser, fossil fuels, and the fragile future of NZ dairy
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through the global economy. For New Zealand, the impact will be swift and deeply felt. With a third of the The post A house of cards: Fertiliser, fossil fuels, and the fragile future of NZ dairy appeared first on…
Nitrate in drinking water linked to stomach cancer risk
A new Danish study has linked elevated levels of nitrate in drinking water to an increased risk of stomach cancer. The post Nitrate in drinking water linked to stomach cancer risk appeared first on Greenpeace Aotearoa .
Concerns loom around conservation funding under new Reform Bill
There are concerns the Minister will have sole responsibility to decide what land is deemed high value.
Hopes dashed after parasitic worm found to be ineffective at killing invasive millipedes
Wellington residents sounded the alarm about Portuguese millipede infestations last year, after finding hundreds of the scaly black creatures around their homes.
Pakake pup struck by vehicle
DOC is reminding drivers using southern coastal roads to watch out for marine mammals, for everyone’s safety.
Pouri Hut site cleanup a last hurrah for Whanganui ranger
Three days of hard work to clean up the old Pouri Hut site in Whanganui National Park has been a fitting send-off for a retiring Pipiriki ranger.
New stoat sausage bait trial results impressive
A new sausage bait targeting stoats is shaping up to be a valuable tool to protect kiwi and other native wildlife after impressive results in field trials.
Locals win fight against proposed Te Anau floating sauna
Some Te Anau locals hope the idea will not lose steam - just find somewhere else to go.
Ten little spotted kiwi transferred from Zealandia to Hawke's Bay
The 10 kiwi have been placed in large wooden boxes lined with ferns, with known pairs kept in the same box together.
Scientists bring one of New Zealand's rarest plants back from the brink
Researchers managed to collect just three seeds of the woollyhead herb in one season - two of which germinated.
Whakatane’s mission to restore a ‘national treasure’ with little funds
As local councils face rates caps more expenditures Whakatane District Council is asking community initiative to help fund the restoration of the Nga Tapuwae o Toi walkway.
Opposition warns reforms open up conservation estate to sale as government pushes on
The government is pushing on with changes it says cut red tape and let it charge foreign tourists.
Climate legislation changes an attack on the rule of law - Environmental Defence Society
Environmental Defence Society chief executive Gary Taylor says the move is "outrageous", and a "prime example of executive overreach".
Our Changing World: Looking to a wild future for kākāpō
As kākāpō numbers grow, what are the challenges to them becoming truly wild birds?
Coalition Govt continues pig-headed commitment to LNG terminal
The Government is pushing ahead with plans to build a controversial LNG terminal, despite all expert advice clearly stating that the terminal is a bad idea. The post Coalition Govt continues pig-headed commitment to LNG terminal appeared first on Greenpeace Aotearoa .
More than 4000 people queue online to secure spots on the Paparoa Great Walk
The Department of Conservation has upgraded its online booking system and says the platform coped well with booking queues clearing by 10am today.
If you miss out on Great Walks, try these Very Good Walks
Struggling to score a Great Walk spot? Tramping experts recommend some solid alternatives.
Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits
Mike Smith, whose case has now been blocked, says the move is unprecedented, while other activists are calling it a "shocking abuse of power".
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