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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.
Smile for the camera! Using new tech to identify baby native fish
May 23rd is World Fish Migration Day – a worldwide celebration of free-flowing rivers and the life they support. We have some very special fish here in Aotearoa, and this year we’re literally shining a spotlight on five species of galaxiid that move between freshwater and the…
'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.
The "super parents" of the bird world
Kākāriki karaka/orange fronted parakeet parents Nacho and Trixie have only been together since 2024, but since then they’ve produced 55 chicks - 33 this season alone.
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.
A whale’s tale – lucky humpback frees itself from entanglement
A lucky humpback whale that freed itself from entanglement with a crayfish pot line is a reminder for fishers to set up their pots and lines carefully.
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.
DOC proposes track removals as iconic Mautohe Cathedral Cove prioritised
DOC will prioritise investment in Coromandel’s iconic Mautohe Cathedral Cove as part of a proposal to remove two weather-damaged adjacent tracks.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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