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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Greenpeace Urges Government Action on Toxic PCP Legacy Following Human Rights Report
Greenpeace welcomes a Human Rights Commission report on the toxic legacy of PCP in New Zealand, calling for government action on contamination, worker compensation, and regulatory reform to prevent future chemical disasters.
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Greenpeace Urges Government Action on PCP Legacy Following Human Rights Report
Greenpeace welcomes a Human Rights Commission report on PCP's human rights implications in New Zealand, urging the government to implement recommendations for affected workers, families, and environmental remediation.
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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.
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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.
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Indigenous Voices Crucial as US Pushes Deep Sea Mining in Pacific
Indigenous advocates at the International Seabed Authority are battling US efforts to fast-track deep sea mining in the Pacific, warning it threatens marine ecosystems and ancestral waters, while facing significant barriers to participation.
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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.
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Greenpeace Recreates Iconic Tree-Sit to Protest New Zealand Conservation Bill
Greenpeace Aotearoa marked World Conservation Day by recreating a 1997 tree-sit protest, drawing attention to the Conservation Amendment Bill which threatens to open New Zealand's public conservation lands to commercial exploitation.
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Parliament to Vote on "Reckless" Environmental Bills, Greenpeace Warns
Parliament is voting on new environmental bills, replacing the RMA, which Greenpeace calls a "reckless demolition" of protections. Concerns include "regulatory relief" costing taxpayers billions, removal of the precautionary principle, and reduced Māori participation in decision-making.
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Greenpeace Recreates Iconic Tree-Sit to Protest New Conservation Bill
Greenpeace Aotearoa recreated a 1997 tree-sit protest on World Conservation Day to oppose the government's Conservation Amendment Bill, which threatens to open protected lands to commercial exploitation and logging.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greenpeace Recreates Iconic Tree Protest Against Conservation Bill
Greenpeace revives a 1997 tree protest in a West Coast forest, opposing the government's Conservation Amendment Bill, which they claim threatens native forests and reverses decades of protection.
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Greenpeace Raises Alarm Over Nitrate Contamination in Canterbury Private Water, Citing Preterm Birth Risk
Greenpeace is alarmed by Environment Canterbury's inaction on nitrate contamination. New data shows 38% of Canterbury private water sources are in areas with nitrate levels linked to increased preterm birth risk, urging ECan to regulate the dairy industry.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentMedical ScienceState GovernmentsAgricultureSocial IssuesEconomy CanterburyNitrate contaminationGroundwaterPreterm birthGreenpeaceEnvironment CanterburyDairy industry
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Conservation Act Changes Spark Alarm Over Commercial Exploitation
Proposed amendments to New Zealand's Conservation Act could open public lands to commercial exploitation, drawing criticism from former Minister Eugenie Sage and Greenpeace, who warn of significant environmental and cultural impacts.
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Study Links Drinking Water Nitrate to 120 Premature Births Annually in New Zealand
A new study links nitrate contamination in New Zealand's drinking water to up to 120 premature births annually, even below legal limits. Greenpeace blames the dairy industry, urging stricter regulations and lower nitrate thresholds.
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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.
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Rainbow Warrior Anniversary Highlights New Zealand's Stance on Peace and Environment Amidst New Mineral Deal
Greenpeace marks 41 years since the Rainbow Warrior bombing, warning that New Zealand's peace legacy is threatened by the Luxon government's proposed 'critical minerals' deal with the Trump administration, risking environmental damage and fueling global conflict.
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Greenpeace Welcomes Green Party's Environmental Policies, Urges Broader Adoption
Greenpeace Aotearoa welcomes the Green Party's plans to tackle freshwater pollution and protect oceans. Policies include phasing out synthetic nitrogen fertilizer and banning bottom trawling, but Greenpeace calls for urgent action and for the Labour Party to adopt these critical…
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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…
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