Category: climate_change
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Auckland Navigates Urban Growth Amid Policy Clashes and Infrastructure Milestones
Auckland faces urban challenges with congestion pricing debates, ongoing harbour crossing studies, and the imminent CRL opening. Local government clashes with central policy on rates caps and tourism tax, while speed limits and active transport initiatives progress.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationEnvironmentClimate Change AucklandCity Rail LinkCongestion PricingWaitematā Harbour CrossingLocal GovernmentUrban PlanningPublic TransportTransport
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Greenpeace Opposes Proposed Coal-Powered Fertiliser Factory in Southland
Greenpeace Aotearoa vows to block a proposed Australian-owned coal-powered fertiliser factory in Southland, citing concerns over water pollution, climate change, and increased reliance on synthetic nitrogen.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureSocial IssuesEconomy Greenpeace AotearoaSouthlandVictorian HydrogenPan-Pacific FertilisersCoalFertiliserWater PollutionGreenpeace
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Fonterra Accused of Being New Zealand's Worst Climate Polluter Amid Rising Emissions and Water Contamination
Greenpeace alleges Fonterra, New Zealand's largest dairy exporter, is the nation's top climate polluter with increasing emissions and widespread freshwater contamination, impacting public health and actively lobbying against environmental regulations.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeLegalSocial Issues FonterraGreenpeaceWater PollutionMethane EmissionsDairy Industry
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FMA Research Identifies Key Barriers and Solutions for Māori Insurance Outcomes
New FMA research reveals current insurance systems often fail Māori, citing affordability, distrust, and unsuitable products as key barriers. The report suggests iwi-led solutions and mutual literacy to improve access and outcomes for tangata whenua.
BusinessEnvironmentEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesEducationClimate ChangeAustralasia Financial Markets AuthorityMāoriInsuranceFinancial LiteracyCultural UnderstandingPolicy ReformNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Taranaki Leads Nation in Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions for 2025
Taranaki region led New Zealand in greenhouse gas emission reductions in 2025, with a 12.4 percent decrease largely driven by the electricity, gas, water, and waste services industry. This contributed significantly to the nation's lowest emissions since 2007.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnvironmentClimate ChangeEconomyEnergyGeneral Politics Taranakigreenhouse gas emissionsregional emissionselectricitywaste servicesStatistics New Zealand
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New Zealand Law Shields Polluters from Climate Lawsuits, Greenpeace Alleges Corporate Capture
A new New Zealand law now prevents climate lawsuits against businesses, drawing strong criticism from Greenpeace, which claims it's evidence of corporate influence on government policy and an abuse of power.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsLegalClimate ChangeEnvironmentSocial Issues Environmental LawCorporate LobbyingGreenpeaceFonterraZ Energy
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Auckland's Ambitious Transport Emissions Plan Fails to Meet Targets Amid Funding Gaps and Political Shifts
Auckland's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway, aiming for a 64% cut by 2030, is failing due to lack of budget, delivery plan, and political will, jeopardizing the city's climate goals.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsClimate ChangeTransportationEconomyElection AucklandTransport Emissions Reduction PathwayClimate PlanGreenhouse Gas EmissionsLocal GovernmentPublic TransportEnvironmental PolicyTransport
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Green Party Unveils New Marae Funding Policy
The Green Party has unveiled its Te Waonui a Tāne policy, aiming to provide ongoing, protected funding for marae through two new funds. Co-leaders emphasize marae as vital community infrastructure, crucial for resilience and intergenerational planning.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesClimate ChangeElection Green PartyTe Waonui a TāneMaraeFundingPolicyCommunity
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Calls for Urgent Electoral Finance Reform Amid 'Secret Money' Flood
Greenpeace Aotearoa warns that nearly $500,000 in anonymous political donations threatens democracy, urging urgent electoral finance reform and a citizen-led process to close loopholes and ban corporate contributions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesClimate ChangeLegal Greenpeace Aotearoaelectoral financepolitical donationssecret moneydemocracycampaign finance reformGreenpeace
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Warkworth to Te Hana PPP Contract Signed Amidst Cost and Justification Concerns
The Warkworth to Te Hana Public Private Partnership contract has been signed for $3.649 billion, but an analysis raises questions about the true long-term cost, project justification, and a low Benefit-Cost Ratio, suggesting it may be a poor investment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyTransportationClimate Change Warkworth to Te HanaPublic Private PartnershipInfrastructureTransportProject CostsGovernmentAuckland
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Greenpeace Urges Citizens Assembly for Electoral Finance Reform Amid Donation Surge
Greenpeace calls for a citizens assembly to reform New Zealand's electoral finance laws, citing a five-fold increase in political donations from polluting industries that it claims threaten democracy and environmental protections.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomyClimate ChangeSocial Issues GreenpeaceElectoral Finance ReformPolitical DonationsCitizens AssemblyEnvironmental ProtectionPolitics
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New Zealand's Electoral Finance Laws Under Scrutiny Amidst Rising Corporate Influence
A call for urgent electoral finance reform in New Zealand highlights concerns over corporate and wealthy individual donations influencing government decisions, citing examples like Fonterra's lobbying and fast-track project donations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeLegalElection Electoral Finance ReformPolitical DonationsCorporate LobbyingAotearoaGreenpeace AotearoaCorruptionCitizens AssemblyGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Sues JBS Over Nigeria Expansion, Demands Disclosure
Greenpeace Netherlands has launched legal action against meat giant JBS, seeking disclosure of information on its US$6 billion global expansion, including a US$2.5 billion investment in Nigeria, to challenge its environmental and human rights impacts.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldLegalEnvironmentClimate ChangeEconomySocial IssuesNetherlands JBSGreenpeace NetherlandsNigeriaLivestock IndustryClimate LitigationCorporate TransparencyEnvironmental LawGreenpeace
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New Zealand's Climate Efforts Stall Under Luxon Government, Report Warns
A new report from New Zealand's Climate Change Commission warns that emissions reduction efforts have stalled under the Luxon Government, jeopardizing climate targets. Greenpeace criticizes policy reversals, especially regarding agricultural methane, putting the country's climate credibility at risk.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureClimate ChangeLegal Climate Change CommissionLuxon GovernmentEmissions ReductionAgricultural EmissionsGreenpeaceMethane
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New Zealand's Emissions Fall for Fourth Consecutive Quarter
New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 0.2% in the March 2026 quarter, marking the fourth consecutive decline. This reduction, driven by mining, occurred as GDP rose, leading to lower emissions intensity.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeFederal Government Greenhouse Gas EmissionsStats NZMarch 2026 quarterMiningGross Domestic ProductStuart PittsStatistics New Zealand
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Green Party Blames Fossil Fuels for Surging Inflation, Criticizes Government Response
New Zealand's inflation hits 4.1%, driven by fossil fuel prices, says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. She criticizes the government's approach and calls for rapid decarbonization to ease cost of living pressures.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyMiddle East InflationFossil FuelsGreen PartyChlöe SwarbrickCost of LivingDecarbonizationElection
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Celebrates Major Environmental Victories in 2026
Greenpeace Aotearoa highlights significant environmental protection achievements in 2026, including stopping seabed mining in South Taranaki Bight and exposing Fonterra's greenwashing, crediting supporter generosity for these local and global successes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureMedical ScienceSocial Issues Greenpeace AotearoaEnvironmental ProtectionSeabed MiningSouth Taranaki BightFonterraGreenwashingConservationGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Calls for Rejection of Conservation Amendment Bill
Greenpeace Aotearoa strongly opposes the Conservation Amendment Bill, citing concerns over potential land sales, increased commercial exploitation, undermining Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and reduced public oversight.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace AotearoaConservation Amendment BillPublic Conservation LandTe Tiriti o WaitangiCommercial ExploitationDepartment of ConservationEnvironmental IssuesGreenpeace
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New Analysis Questions Financial Viability of New Zealand's Roads of National Significance Program
A new analysis highlights the financial unsustainability of New Zealand's $56 billion Roads of National Significance program, with most projects unfunded and one PPP potentially consuming 14% of national transport improvements budget.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationClimate Change Roads of National SignificanceTransport fundingInfrastructurePublic Private PartnershipWarkworth to Te HanaAucklandTransport
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New Zealand's $56 Billion Roads of National Significance Program Faces Major Funding Crisis
New Zealand's $56 billion Roads of National Significance program faces severe funding challenges, with $49 billion unfunded. Critics highlight inflated costs from PPPs, increased maintenance burdens, and climate change impacts, urging independent scrutiny for the unsustainable, politically driven projects.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeTransportationEnvironment Roads of National SignificanceTransport fundingInfrastructure CommissionPublic Private PartnershipChris BishopAucklandTransport
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Te Ara Tupua Corridor Offers Lessons in Resilient Transport Planning
The Te Ara Tupua corridor in Wellington, transformed into a resilient, multi-modal link, provides a historical perspective on transport evolution. It highlights the shift from mono-modal road expansion to integrated solutions, offering crucial lessons for future urban planning, particularly for…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTransportationEnvironmentClimate ChangeGeneral Politics Te Ara TupuaWellingtonHutt ValleyTransport CorridorMulti-modalInfrastructureUrban PlanningAuckland
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Te Ara Tupua: A Model for Resilient, Multi-Modal Transport and Urban Planning
The Te Ara Tupua corridor in Wellington exemplifies resilient, multi-modal transport planning. Its evolution from an earthquake-formed route to a modern link offers critical lessons for urban development, particularly for Auckland's future infrastructure.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentTransportationClimate ChangeGeneral PoliticsEconomy Te Ara TupuaWellingtonHutt ValleyMulti-modal transportResilienceUrban planningAuckland
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Auckland Transport Secures New Ferry Contract Amidst Policy Debates and Urban Development Challenges
Auckland Transport signs a seven-year ferry contract for western routes, sparking debate over diesel vessels. Meanwhile, transport policy shifts, council planning disputes, and Matariki celebrations shape Auckland's urban landscape.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsTransportationClimate ChangeEconomySocial Issues Auckland TransportFerry ServicesTransport PolicyAuckland CouncilUrban PlanningFuel CrisisMatariki FestivalAuckland
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Greater Auckland Urges Local Boards to Adopt 'Option B' for Housing Plan
Greater Auckland advocates for Option B in PC120, urging Local Boards to upzone around central infrastructure and transport links. This approach promises improved affordability, reduced emissions, and a more walkable, economically vibrant city.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateTransportationClimate Change AucklandHousingPlan Change 120UpzoningInfrastructureAffordabilityUrban Planning
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Auckland Debates Harbour Crossing Future Amidst Major Rail Upgrades
Auckland considers a new 12-lane Waitematā Harbour bridge proposal as the City Rail Link prepares for opening with final tests. Cycling numbers surge, while Matariki celebrations and local board plans also feature.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTransportationClimate Change AucklandWaitematā Harbour BridgeCity Rail LinkPublic TransportCyclingMatarikiInfrastructure
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Greenpeace Exposes 'Agro-Feudalism' in Global Food System, Citing Environmental and Social Harms
Greenpeace criticizes the global industrial food system, labeling it 'agro-feudalism' for its environmental damage, worker exploitation, and exacerbating inequality, while benefiting a few corporate giants.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentWorldEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial IssuesLegal GreenpeaceIndustrial AgricultureAgro-FeudalismMethane EmissionsWorker ExploitationFood Inequality
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Alleges Industrial Agriculture Fuels Inequality and Environmental Harm
Greenpeace Aotearoa's analysis claims industrial agriculture drives global inequality, exploits workers, and damages the environment, while enriching a few corporations. It highlights issues from methane emissions to worker trauma and a class divide in food access.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentEconomyEmployment and LaborClimate ChangeSocial IssuesEuropeAfrica Industrial AgricultureInequalityEnvironmental ImpactWorker ExploitationCorporate ControlFood SystemsMethane EmissionsGreenpeace
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FMA Grants Interim Relief on Climate Reporting for Health and Life Insurers
New Zealand's FMA offers 'no action' relief to health and life insurers on climate reporting, pending legislative changes. This move aims to reduce compliance costs as the government plans to remove these entities from the CRD regime.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyLegalGeneral PoliticsClimate Change Financial Markets AuthorityClimate ReportingHealth InsurersLife InsurersRegulatory ReliefClimate Related DisclosuresNZ Financial Markets Authority
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New Zealand Funds Investigation into Historic Mine's Environmental Impact
New Zealand's government is funding a two-year project to investigate and plan remediation for the environmental impacts of a historic antimony mine in Endeavour Inlet, Marlborough Sounds, safeguarding a popular recreational area.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate Change Marlborough SoundsEndeavour InletAntimony MineEnvironmental RemediationDepartment of ConservationMinistry for the EnvironmentNew Zealand Government
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Greenpeace Warns Against Weakening Environmental Safeguards in HSNO Act Amendments
Greenpeace warns that proposed amendments to New Zealand's HSNO Act could weaken environmental safeguards and undermine the precautionary approach. The organization urges the Committee to reject provisions that reduce scrutiny of hazardous substances and genetically engineered organisms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeLegal GreenpeaceHazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996HSNO ActEnvironmental SafeguardsPrecautionary ApproachGenetically Engineered Organisms