Tag: ocean_health

Green Party Unveils "Drink Swim Fish" Policy for Clean Water and Healthy Oceans

7 Jul 2026 1:35 p.m. · Source: Green Party

The Green Party launched its "Drink Swim Fish" policy to ensure clean water and healthy oceans in New Zealand. It targets the Luxon Government's environmental policies, proposing stronger limits, wastewater rules, and phasing out bottom trawling.

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2026 Election Critical for New Zealand Ocean Health Amidst Bottom Trawling Debate

4 May 2026 10:58 a.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

New Zealanders are demanding an end to bottom trawling, making ocean health a key issue for the 2026 election, with specific proposals for marine protection and opposition to the Fisheries Amendment Bill.

Politics and Government Environment World Ocean Health Bottom Trawling Hauraki Gulf Seamounts Fisheries Amendment Bill Marine Protection Greenpeace