Tag: ocean_protection

Greenpeace Welcomes Green Party's Environmental Policies, Urges Broader Adoption

6 Jul 2026 5:03 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

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…

Politics and Government Health General Politics Environment Social Issues Election Greenpeace Aotearoa Green Party Freshwater Ocean Protection Nitrate Contamination Dairy Industry Bottom Trawling Greenpeace
Fisheries Amendment Bill Delayed After Public Outcry, Hailed as Win for Ocean Protection

18 Jun 2026 1:42 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

New Zealand's Fisheries Amendment Bill is delayed until after the election, a win for environmental groups and public outcry against destructive bottom trawling. Advocates demand ocean protection and a ban on bottom trawling on seamounts.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Environment Election Legal Social Issues Fisheries Amendment Bill Bottom trawling Ocean protection Environmental advocacy Shane Jones Seamounts Greenpeace