Tag: climate_change
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ACT's Paul Henry Calls for Foreign Aid Cuts, Says NZ 'Can't Keep Exporting Taxpayers' Money'
ACT list candidate Paul Henry wants foreign aid cut to 2017 levels, saving about $283 million a year, and has attacked spending on climate, agriculture and gender projects overseas.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionOther PartiesClimate ChangeFederal Government ACT New ZealandPaul Henryforeign aidMFATParis Agreementtaxpayer spending
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Greenpeace Timeline Alleges Three Years of 'War on Freshwater' Under Luxon Coalition
Greenpeace Aotearoa's Russel Norman publishes a week-by-week timeline alleging the Luxon coalition weakened freshwater protections, from clean water rules to methane targets, over nearly three years.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeAgricultureLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace AotearoaRussel NormanChristopher LuxonFreshwater pollutionResource Management ActFonterraMethane emissionsGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Scorecards Rank Parties on Environment Ahead of 2026 NZ Election
Green Party and Te Pāti Māori score A's across five priority issues, while governing parties ACT, NZ First and National each receive an F.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionClimate ChangeOther PartiesLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace Aotearoa2026 New Zealand General Electionenvironmental policy scorecardsGreen PartyTe Pāti MāoriConservation Amendment Billvoter enrolmentGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Accuses Coalition of "Onslaught" on Ocean Protection Ahead of November 7 Election
The group cites the cameras on boats programme, MACA Act amendments, the delayed Fisheries Amendment Bill and the scrapping of the Resource Management Act, and calls for a bottom trawling ban on seamounts.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionClimate ChangeSocial IssuesLegal Greenpeace AotearoaOcean protectionBottom trawlingNew Zealand election 2026Customary Marine TitleResource Management ActMarine conservationGreenpeaceNew Zealand electionMarine and Coastal Area ActShane JonesWaitangi Tribunal
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Hipkins Wins Undecided Panel 49-24 in First Leaders' Debate as Luxon Refuses to Reopen Opportunity Door
The 90-minute TVNZ debate covered the economy, health, tax, race, AI, climate and foreign policy, with Luxon declining repeated chances to say whether National would talk to Opportunity if it needed the party's support to govern.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesMediaWorldMiddle East Chris HipkinsChristopher LuxonTVNZ Leaders' Debate2026 electionNew Zealand politicsMMPOpportunity Party1News Verian pollcost of livinghealth policytax policyeducation policycrimerace relationsco-governanceartificial intelligenceclimate changeforeign policyGazaPalestinian statehoodJack Tame1News Leaders' DebateNew Zealand election 2026Gaza genocideIran strikesPalestinian statecoalition politicsTe Pati MaoriGreensundecided voters
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Greenpeace Publishes Timeline of Three Years of Luxon Government Environmental Rollbacks
Russel Norman's week-by-week account runs from the cancellation of the NZ Battery Project in December 2023 to the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill passed in September 2026.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegal Greenpeace AotearoaRussel NormanChristopher LuxonNew Zealand environment policyResource Management ActFreshwater pollutionGreenpeaceclimate change policyEmissions Trading Schememethane reduction target
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New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record Highs as Government Report Warns of Worsening Impacts
New Zealand's latest State of the Climate Report shows record greenhouse gas concentrations, 1.36C of warming and shrinking glaciers, while Greenpeace accuses the Government of policies that increase pollution.
EnvironmentClimate ChangePolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEnergyTransportationSocial Issues State of the Climate ReportGreenpeace Aotearoagreenhouse gas emissionsmethaneBaring HeadGreenpeace
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New Zealand Releases Fourth Atmosphere and Climate Report
Stats NZ and the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport publish Our atmosphere and climate 2026, the fourth three-yearly update on how New Zealand's climate is changing.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeGovernmentMedia Stats NZOur atmosphere and climate 2026environmental reportingMinistry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transportenvironmental indicatorsStatistics New Zealand
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One News NZ Leaders’ Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 6 of 7
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Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeEnergyAgriculture 1News Leaders' DebateChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsAI regulationcopyrightintellectual propertyprivacydata centresconservation land miningbottom trawlingagricultural emissionsETSnet zero 2050renewable energyLNG import terminalNew Zealand politicsclimate policyenvironment policyfull transcript
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All Aboard Aotearoa to Launch 'Better Moves' Transport Model, Arguing Driving Less Beats Electrifying Alone
Charity All Aboard Aotearoa says shifting away from car dependency could avoid hundreds of billions in vehicle costs over 50 years, as it prepares to launch its Better Moves transport model in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyTransportationSocial Issues All Aboard AotearoaBetter MovesTim Adriaansenmode shiftelectric vehiclesAotearoa New ZealandTāmaki MakaurauAucklandTransport
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Auckland's City Rail Link Opens to Soaring Ridership as New Road Rules Loom
Auckland's new City Rail Link drew over 92,000 boardings on its first Monday, with estimated ridership up 40-60% as New Zealand prepares lane-use rule changes from 1 October.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEnvironmentJapanIndiaUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyClimate ChangeSocial IssuesLegal City Rail LinkAuckland TransportWaka Kotahi NZ Transport AgencyAuckland CouncilBuilding Research Levy Actroad rulesJapan speed limitsAucklandTransport
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Green Party Unveils Transport Plan to Combat Fossil Fuel Crisis
Green Party promises free fares for children, students and Community Service Card holders, a $2 adult fare cap, mass rapid transit and new intercity rail to fight the fossil fuel crisis.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationEnvironmentClimate ChangeOther PartiesEnergySocial Issues Green PartyChlöe SwarbrickJulie Anne Genterpublic transportfossil fuel crisisrailElection
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Greens Accuse Luxon Government of Blaming Others Over EU Trade Complaint
Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the Government is deflecting blame over an official EU complaint alleging breaches of the EU-NZ Trade Agreement through weakened climate action.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentTradeClimate ChangeOther PartiesLegal Green PartyChlöe SwarbrickEU-NZ Trade Agreementclimate actionEuropean UnionTodd McClayNew Zealand GovernmentElection
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New Zealand's Climate Shifts: Temperatures Rise and Rainfall Patterns Change, Stats NZ Data Shows
Stats NZ data from 30 climate stations shows New Zealand's temperatures have risen and rainfall patterns have shifted, with updated environmental indicators published alongside MCERT.
Science & TechnologyWeatherEnvironmentClimate ChangeGeneral Weather Stats NZrainfalltemperatureenvironmental indicatorsMCERTStatistics New Zealand
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Green Party: Peters Sought No Advice on Leaving Paris Agreement
Green Party says Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has neither sought nor received advice on what withdrawing New Zealand from the Paris Agreement would mean, despite coalition campaigning on it.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeTradeOther Parties Paris AgreementWinston PetersChlöe SwarbrickGreen PartyFree Trade AgreementsElection
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New Zealand Government Announces $1.7 Million Funding to Cut Food Waste and Emissions
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announces $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste, cutting methane emissions across households, food production and hospitality.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergy Nicola Griggfood wastemethane emissionsWasteMINZNZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 TrustRestaurant Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Government
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Joins EU Complaint Over New Zealand's Climate Policy Regression
Greenpeace Aotearoa co-sponsors a Both ENDS complaint to the EU, alleging New Zealand breached climate obligations in the EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement and risking preferential trade access.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeTradeLegalEuropean Union Greenpeace AotearoaBoth ENDSEU-NZ Free Trade AgreementParis AgreementRussel NormanClimate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment ActNew Zealand general electionGreenpeace
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New Zealand Government Announces $1.7 Million Funding Boost to Cut Food Waste and Emissions
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announces $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste, cutting methane emissions across households, food production and hospitality.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergy Nicola Griggfood wastemethane emissionsWasteMINZNZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 TrustRestaurant Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Government
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FMA Extends No Action Relief for Climate Reporting Entities
New Zealand's FMA extends its no action approach on climate reporting obligations after amending legislation failed to pass before the election, giving affected entities interim certainty.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEnvironmentClimate ChangeElection Financial Markets Authorityclimate reportingno action reliefFinancial Markets Conduct Amendment BillLiam Masonclimate reporting entitiesNZ Financial Markets Authority
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SH1 Papakura to Drury Upgrade Hits New Milestone as Southbound Traffic Moves to New Alignment
Southbound traffic on Auckland's Southern Motorway has switched to a new alignment and bridge as part of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project, which Transport Minister Chris Bishop says will improve safety and resilience.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate Change SH1 Papakura to DruryChris BishopNew Zealand TransportSouthern MotorwayAucklandRoad InfrastructureMotorway BridgeNew Zealand Government
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Opportunity Party Sets Five Non-Negotiable Bottom Lines for 2026 Election Support
The Opportunity Party names five non-negotiable policies any governing partner must accept for its support, covering supermarket competition, political integrity, health, ocean health and climate action.
Politics and GovernmentElectionOther PartiesEnvironmentClimate ChangeHealthEconomy Opportunity PartyNew Zealand electionMMPCommerce Commissionbottom trawlingParis AgreementTe Tiriti o Waitangi
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Thousands March Down Auckland's Queen Street Against Conservation Amendment Bill
Thousands marched Queen Street in the March for Nature, telling the Government "hands off conservation land" ahead of a 7 November election and the Conservation Amendment Bill.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentSocial IssuesElectionClimate Change Conservation Amendment BillMarch for NatureAucklandQueen StreetGreenpeace AotearoaNew Zealand election 2026conservation landGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Accuses New Zealand of Complicity in US Deep Sea Mining Push
Greenpeace says the state-owned RV Tangaroa surveyed deep sea minerals for US company Glomar, and is calling on New Zealand to back a global moratorium on seabed mining.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentWorldBusinessUSAClimate ChangeSocial IssuesLegalMilitary GreenpeaceDeep Sea MiningTangaroaGlomar MineralsPacific OceanJared Novelly
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Greenpeace Occupies NZ Research Vessel Over Deep Sea Mining Ties to US
Greenpeace activists boarded the state-owned Tangaroa in Wellington, saying the vessel's deep sea mineral survey for a US company makes New Zealand complicit in Trump's mining push.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentWorldUSAGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeSocial IssuesLegalMilitary GreenpeaceDeep Sea MiningTangaroaGlomar MineralsDonald TrumpInternational Seabed Authority
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Greenpeace Occupies NZ Research Vessel Over Deep Sea Mining
Greenpeace activists boarded the state-owned Tangaroa in Wellington, saying New Zealand is complicit in US plans to fast-track deep sea mining in the Pacific.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeTradeSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement GreenpeaceDeep Sea MiningTangaroaGlomarDonald TrumpPacific Ocean
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Green Party Slams RMA Replacement Laws as 'New Era of Environmental Exploitation'
Green Party environment spokesperson Lan Pham says new laws replacing the RMA were copied from industry lobbying documents and will allow untold harm to human health and the environment.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesClimate ChangeLegalElection Green PartyLan PhamRMA replacement lawsenvironmental lawFederated Farmers
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Federated Farmers Urges Government to Back Water Storage, Citing Tasmania Model
Federated Farmers wants seed funding, faster approvals and a national standard for water storage, pointing to Tasmania's coordinated approach and the Central Plains scheme's $400m GDP contribution.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgricultureEnergyEconomyClimate ChangeElection Federated Farmerswater storageRichard DawkinsTasmaniaCentral Plains irrigation schemeOpuha DamIrrigationNZfarming
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Labour Pledges to Recognise Palestine, Sanction Israel in Foreign Policy Reset
Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters says a Labour government would recognise the State of Palestine, sanction Israel and intervene in South Africa's ICJ genocide case.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLabour PartyGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastLegalClimate ChangeMilitary Vanushi WaltersNew Zealand Labour PartyForeign policyState of PalestineInternational Court of JusticeWinston PetersPacific Islands ForumElection
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RMA era ends as new planning system passes Parliament
New Zealand's Resource Management Act is replaced after 35 years as the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill pass their third reading, promising faster consents and major economic gains.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalReal EstateClimate Change Resource Management ActChris BishopSimon CourtRMA reformNew Zealand ParliamentPlanning BillNatural Environment BillNew Zealand Government
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Greenpeace Slams Government's Replacement of New Zealand's Cornerstone Environmental Law
Greenpeace says the Coalition Government has replaced the Resource Management Act with new laws it claims will allow more pollution, reverse the polluter-pays principle and cost councils up to $2 billion.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLegalClimate ChangeSocial Issues GreenpeaceResource Management ActGen ToopNatural Environment ActPlanning Actenvironmental protection