Tag: environmental_protection
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Aotearoa Rises in Nationwide Protests Against Conservation Amendment Bill
Hundreds across Aotearoa protested the Conservation Amendment Bill on August 15, 2026, demanding its withdrawal. Communities nationwide rallied against commercial exploitation of conservation land, with further action planned for the "March for Nature" in September.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentSocial IssuesLegal Conservation Amendment BillAotearoaProtestConservation LandEnvironmental ProtectionMarch for NatureGreenpeace
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Aotearoa Rises in Nationwide Protests Against Conservation Amendment Bill
Hundreds across Aotearoa protested the Conservation Amendment Bill on August 15, 2026, demanding its withdrawal. Communities nationwide rallied against commercial exploitation of conservation land, with further action planned for the "March for Nature" in September.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentLegalSocial Issues Conservation Amendment BillAotearoaProtestConservation LandEnvironmental ProtectionMarch for NatureGreenpeace
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NZ Environment NGOs Demand Scrapping of Government's RMA Replacement Bills
New Zealand's largest environment NGOs, including Forest and Bird, EDS, and Greenpeace Aotearoa, are urging the government to scrap the Natural Environment and Planning Bills, deeming them fundamentally flawed and an attack on nature.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsLegalEconomy Environmental ProtectionResource Management ActNatural Environment BillPlanning BillNGOsLegislationGreenpeace
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Thousands of New Zealanders Demand 'Hands Off Conservation Land' in Nationwide Protests
Thousands of New Zealanders rallied nationwide against the Conservation Amendment Bill, demanding protection for public conservation land. Coordinated by Greenpeace, over 35 protests called on the government to halt commercial exploitation and safeguard natural areas.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Conservation Amendment BillGreenpeaceProtestPublic LandEnvironmental ProtectionMining
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Nationwide Protests Mount Against New Zealand's Conservation Amendment Bill
New Zealanders are mobilizing with over 30 nationwide protests against the Conservation Amendment Bill this Saturday. Opponents, including Greenpeace, argue the bill threatens public conservation land with commercial exploitation, despite a government backdown on land sales.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegalElection Conservation Amendment BillAotearoaProtestsGreenpeaceConservation LandEnvironmental Protection
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Greenpeace Calls for Citizens Assembly to Reform New Zealand Electoral Finance
Greenpeace urges New Zealand political parties to back a citizens assembly for electoral finance reform. The call follows a five-fold surge in political donations, many from polluting industries, which the organization warns are threatening democracy and environmental safeguards.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentElectionEducation GreenpeaceElectoral financePolitical donationsCitizens assemblyEnvironmental protectionRussel Norman
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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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Luxon Government's Revised RMA Bills Spark Alarm Over Environmental and Māori Protections
The Luxon Government's revised RMA replacement bills are criticized for weakening environmental protections, scrapping iwi-council agreements, and introducing a controversial polluter compensation scheme, sparking public concern over nature's future.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues Luxon GovernmentResource Management ActEnvironmental ProtectionMāori ParticipationMana Whakahono ā RoheLegislationGreenpeace
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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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Environmental Groups Announce "March for Nature" in Auckland
Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird will host a March for Nature in Auckland on September 19, 2026. The event aims to protest the Government's Conservation Amendment Bill and other environmental policies, calling on New Zealanders to protect their wild…
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentSocial IssuesLegal Greenpeace AotearoaForest & BirdMarch for NatureConservation Amendment BillEnvironmental ProtectionProtestGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Map Exposes Mining Threat to Conservation Land Under New Bill
Greenpeace launches an interactive map revealing critical mineral deposits overlap with conservation land, highlighting exploitation risks under the proposed Conservation Amendment Bill.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegalSocial Issues GreenpeaceConservation Amendment BillminingAotearoapublic landenvironmental protection
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Greenpeace Urges Public to Oppose Conservation Amendment Bill Before July 2 Deadline
Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling on New Zealanders to submit their opposition to the Conservation Amendment Bill by July 2. The organization warns the bill could lead to the sale and commercial exploitation of up to 60% of public conservation land.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Conservation Amendment BillGreenpeace AotearoaPublic LandEnvironmental ProtectionGovernmentSubmissionsGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Reports 2025 as Year of "Resistance" Against Anti-Environment Policies
Greenpeace Aotearoa's 2025 report details its resistance against government anti-environment policies, including efforts against seabed mining, dairy pollution, and bottom trawling, while mobilizing public action and scientific advocacy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsLegalEconomySocial IssuesState Governments Greenpeace AotearoaEnvironmental ProtectionSeabed MiningAnti-environment PolicyDrinking WaterBottom TrawlingGreenpeace
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Government Boosts Wilding Pine Control with $79 Million Investment
New Zealand's government commits an additional $79 million, totaling $109 million, to combat wilding pines over three years. Federated Farmers hails the funding as a major breakthrough for environmental protection and agriculture.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentAgriculture Wilding PinesGovernment FundingFederated FarmersPest ControlEnvironmental Protectionfarmingelection
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Greenpeace Offers Free Nitrate Water Testing in Southland
Greenpeace Aotearoa returns to Southland in May to offer free drinking water testing for nitrate contamination in Edendale, Ōtautau, and Lumsden, citing health risks and outdated safety standards.
HealthEnvironmentBusiness GreenpeaceNitrate ContaminationWater TestingSouthlandPublic HealthDairyingEnvironmental Protection
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Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Opposes Regulatory Standards Bill, Citing Treaty Concerns
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated opposes the Regulatory Standards Bill, citing threats to Māori sovereignty, environmental protection, and potential exacerbation of social and economic inequalities, urging its withdrawal.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesWorld Ngāti KahungunuRegulatory Standards BillTe Tiriti o WaitangiMāoriAotearoa New Zealandenvironmental protectionFinance and Expenditure Committee