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Greenpeace fury at Mackenzie Dairy decision
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 9:57 am | Greenpeace
Greenpeace is furious at a council decision to let the controversial mega dairy farm in the Mackenzie turn on it’s irrigators before all the conditions of the resource consent are met. More >>
Greenpeace slams Antarctic Ocean Commission
Saturday, 3 November 2018, 11:38 am | Greenpeace
3 November 2018 - Greenpeace has slammed the Antarctic Ocean Commission (CCAMLR) for "failing its mandate" following a meeting in Hobart, Tasmania, where governments failed to agree a vast Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary, backed by 22 of 25 ... More >>
Greenpeace Mackenzie dairy protestors escape conviction
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 12:48 pm | Greenpeace New Zealand
A dozen Greenpeace activists arrested for protesting the site of a mega dairy farm in the Mackenzie Country earlier this year will not be convicted. More >>
Big Brands have no plans to tackle plastic pandemic
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 8:34 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
A Greenpeace report has revealed that well-known consumer brands are sitting on their hands when it comes to plastic pollution. More >>
Government warned about suicide cult
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 3:00 pm | Greenpeace New Zealand
Greenpeace will be warning senior Government figures tomorrow not to trust the "honeyed words" of oil companies - likening the industry to a "suicide cult." More >>
Govt backtracks on climate action, grants drill extension
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 9:16 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
The Government has just granted oil giant OMV a two-year extension to drill in the Great South Basin, despite issuing a ban on new oil and gas exploration permits in April. More >>
Pohokura gas shutdown exposes urgent need for solar
Monday, 15 October 2018, 11:16 am | Greenpeace
Monday, October 15: Skyrocketing power prices linked to a shutdown at the offshore Pohokura gas field are just another reminder that we need to fast-track the rollout of solar energy, says Greenpeace. More >>
Greenpeace launches trainings to confront oil driller OMV
Saturday, 13 October 2018, 12:09 pm | Greenpeace New Zealand
Saturday, October 13: Greenpeace has launched the first of a series of national training workshops to prepare for the arrival of oil giant, OMV. More >>
Seize the day and protect the Antarctic
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 9:15 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
10 October 2018 - Greenpeace is challenging the New Zealand Government to seize the day and help create the largest protected area on earth, right in our own backyard. More >>
OIA reveals oil giant OMV seeking drill extension
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 9:25 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
Greenpeace has today revealed that Austrian oil giant OMV has requested an extension to its upcoming drill commitment in the Great South Basin. More >>
IPCC climate report gives us 10 years to save the world
Monday, 8 October 2018, 2:09 pm | Greenpeace New Zealand
Monday, October 8: Greenpeace says the release of the IPCC’s special report on climate change must shock the world into immediate action to halve the world’s climate emissions in the next 10 years. More >>
Water Plan a start but Govt must ban dairy expansion
Monday, 8 October 2018, 11:42 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
Monday 8th Oct: Greenpeace is welcoming the Government’s fresh water work plan as a good step towards clean rivers but criticises it’s lack of immediate action to stop increases in cow numbers and pollution. More >>
Lucy Lawless’ trans-Tasman challenge
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 10:07 am | Greenpeace
Thursday, October 4: Actor Lucy Lawless has laid down a trans-Tasman challenge from on board the Rainbow Warrior, calling on Australians to help protect New Zealand’s whales. More >>
Rainbow Warrior confronts Taranaki oil rigs
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 4:11 pm | Greenpeace New Zealand
Tuesday, October 2: The Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, is currently in the South Taranaki Basin to scope out oil and gas rigs owned by Austrian petroleum giant, OMV. More >>
Rainbow Warrior heads to Taranaki to scope out oil rigs
Monday, 1 October 2018, 9:10 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
Monday, October 1: The Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, is on its way to Taranaki to send a message to Austrian oil giant, OMV. More >>
Greenpeace slams ECan’s new plan as anti-democratic
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 9:30 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
Thursday 27 September: In a scathing submission Greenpeace has labelled ECan’s new proposal for representation in the 2019 elections as "anti-democratic" and "grossly unbalanced." More >>
Overfished West Coast hoki fishery collapses
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 7:39 pm | Greenpeace New Zealand
Wednesday, September 26: The collapse of the West Coast hoki fishery revealed today by the fishing industry demonstrates why we need an independent inquiry into New Zealand’s failing fisheries management system, says Greenpeace. More >>
Oil companies don’t deserve special treatment
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 10:26 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
Tuesday, September 25: Greenpeace Executive Director, Dr Russel Norman, says the Government must not cave in to pleas for special treatment by the oil and gas industry by extending drilling permits that are set to expire. More >>
Greenpeace congratulates Govt on oil exploration ban law
Monday, 24 September 2018, 7:18 pm | Greenpeace New Zealand
Monday, 24 September: Greenpeace is congratulating the Coalition Government for introducing an amendment to the Crown Minerals Act to bring the ban on new offshore oil and gas permits into law. More >>
Rainbow Warrior heading to Wellington
Monday, 24 September 2018, 10:49 am | Greenpeace New Zealand
Monday, September 24: The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior is due to arrive into Wellington Harbour this afternoon as part of a tour to celebrate New Zealand’s recent ban on new offshore oil exploration, and promote clean energy opportunities. More >>
