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RSS ↗Forest & Bird challenges Tukituki Water Storage Project in court
Forest & Bird has filed judicial review proceedings challenging a decision to extend consents for the controversial Tukituki Water Storage Project.
Biosecurity on track to eradicate invasive yellow-legged hornet in Auckland
It's been more than six weeks since the last nest or hornet has been found, and there's growing confidence the pest can be wiped out.
'Bit embarrassing': EV advocates on scrapping of clean car standard
Drive Electric presented its State of the Nation report on Wednesday at Parliament, which says the switch to EVs could reshape the country's energy system.
Gold mine on conservation land in Golden Bay denied permit
An Australian mining company planned to extract billions of dollars of gold at Sams Creek, but NZ Petroleum and Minerals has declined the application.
EVs could 'reshape' the entire energy system - report
Boosting EV rates wouldn't just cut the country's emissions, a major report says - it would save households money and increase the country's energy independence.
Scientists concerned about de-extinction ethics as biotech company heralds 'breakthrough'
Scientists are once-again raising concerns about de-extinction as a US biotech company promotes a "major breakthrough" towards resurrecting the South Island giant moa.
Hundreds submit on Fisheries proposal to manage shellfish in Auckland, Coromandel
The review comes after the government ban on taking several species from the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Kawau Bay, and Ōmaha Bay.
Colossal Biosciences says breakthrough means it's a step closer to resurrecting giant moa
The project has faced some backlash, but has financial backing from filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson and links to Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and Canterbury Museum.
26,000 strong petition urges no minerals deal
Greenpeace today delivered a petition signed by over 26,000 people urging Prime Minister Chris Luxon to not sign a minerals deal with the USA. The post 26,000 strong petition urges no minerals deal appeared first on Greenpeace Aotearoa .
Climate law changes have 'clearly struck a nerve' - experts
An open letter signed by more than 100 lawyers, climate scientists and legal academics attacks the government's moves to amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over damage.
NZ exporter says 'bit of a relief' EU might exclude leather from deforestation rules
A major NZ producer says excluding leather from EU anti-deforestation import rules is a 'bit of a relief', but opponents say it's 'nonsense'.
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.
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…
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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