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Continuing breaches, non-compliance in oil & gas operations
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 12:43 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
“Continuing incidents and breaches of consent by the oil and gas industry, documented in today’s (18 March 2014) Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) consent and regulatory committee meeting, demonstrate serious failings in the operation, management and ... More >>
99.5% of submissions oppose iron sand mining
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 12:37 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
"Of the 4706 submissions the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) received on Trans-Tasman Resources' (TTR) plans to mine iron sand off the Taranaki coast, a staggering 99.5% of submitters opposed the application! Only 8 people are asking ... More >>
School roadshow is pro-oil propaganda
Sunday, 16 February 2014, 3:06 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
Climate Justice Taranaki (CJT) want schools to say NO to the “What Lives Down Under?” challenge and roadshow that is to tour Taranaki towns and schools this week. The project is run by NZ Oil and Gas, Tag Oil and Beach Energy. “Although pitched as ... More >>
Oil company failures a victory for the planet
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 6:32 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
"Anadarko's failure to find commercially viable oil off the Taranaki coast is a call for celebration and a victory for the planet”, said Climate Justice Taranaki spokesperson Urs Signer. More >>
Did Taranaki seismic survey cause whale strandings?
Friday, 24 January 2014, 10:58 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
Climate Justice Taranaki want urgent research done into the recent whale strandings on Farewell Spit, to rule out any links between that tragedy and a similarly timed seismic survey in Taranaki performed nearby. More >>
Fracked communities denied protection
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 1:21 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
New queries by community watchdog Climate Justice Taranaki and other concerned citizens has revealed no insurance company will cover landowners or communities at risk from fracking or oil drilling exploration. More >>
Statement on Oil Free Seas Flotilla
Friday, 15 November 2013, 4:44 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
"Climate Justice Taranaki sends its support and solidarity to the people on board the 'Oil Free Seas Flotilla'. Kia kaha e hoa ma, you speak for the sea! The SV Tiama and SV Baltazar are sailing past Taranaki today en route to oppose Anadarko's deep ... More >>
Petroleum and milk do not mix
Monday, 4 November 2013, 10:07 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
Last week’s Fonterra tanker contamination scare (Taranaki Daily News, Nov 1st) is yet another alarming wake-up call, if more were needed. “It is mind-boggling that a drilling waste truck could possibly be confused with a milk tanker. But with ... More >>
Frack democracy, let's drill!
Sunday, 13 October 2013, 10:20 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
"Taranaki residents are outraged at the Ministry for the Environment's (MfE) untimely consultation plans on the draft Guidelines for Local Government" says Emily Bailey from Climate Justice Taranaki. More >>
New landfarm report fails to address critical issues
Monday, 7 October 2013, 9:21 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
The new report on landfarms commissioned by Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) fails to address critical issues of landfarming: environmental effects and food safety. More >>
'Tin Can' not welcome! - Climate Justice Taranaki
Monday, 9 September 2013, 11:34 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
Just as the Maari oil field 80 km off the Taranaki coast was being shut down temporary for vessel repair, a drilling rig nick-named ‘Tin Can IV’ has begun drilling the Manaia-2 well nearby. “Recently refurbished, the aging rig Kan Tan IV earned ... More >>
New Evidence Calls for PCE to Ban Fracking
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 1:52 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
“There is inadequate scientific evidence and technical capacity to ensure safety at all stages of oil and gas production involving fracking. The associated risks—elevated seismic hazards, water contamination, soil degradation, air pollution, contamination ... More >>
Iron Sand Mining Permit Will Be Opposed By Local Communities
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 1:31 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
“We will join forces with other community groups in our region to protect the sea from Trans Tasman Resources' plans to start seabed mining in South Taranaki” states Climate Justice Taranaki. More >>
Drilling Waste Issues Just The Beginning
Monday, 1 July 2013, 9:42 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
Despite Taranaki Regional Council’s championing of “landfarming”—the spreading of drilling wastes on farm land—Fonterra has now announced it will not accept milk from new landfarms. Fonterra’s decision shows the crucial role big business can ... More >>
"Good on Fonterra"
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 11:47 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
"Fonterra's announcement today to not accept milk from any new landfarms is a great sign that it cares about the safety of its products and the sustainability of NZ's dairy industry." More >>
Oil and Gas – an Innovative and Ethical Industry?
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 1:26 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
“As the oil and gas CEOs suit up in New Plymouth this week for their ENEX conference, we ask just how much social discontent and safety concerns would it take for the industry and our governments to halt this mad rush for fossil fuels?” says Catherine ... More >>
Oil and Gas – An Innovative and Ethical Industry?
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 4:20 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
“As the oil and gas CEOs suit up in New Plymouth this week for their ENEX conference, we ask just how much social discontent and safety concerns would it take for the industry and our governments to halt this mad rush for fossil fuels?” says Catherine ... More >>
BTW breach toxic waste consents
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 10:04 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
"We are pleased to hear that the South Taranaki District Council has issued two abatement notices to surveying company BTW for consent breaches at two of their landfarms" says Emily Bailey, member of Climate Justice Taranaki. More >>
TPPA a threat to the environment
Monday, 3 December 2012, 3:55 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
"The secret Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) negotiations taking place now in Auckland (3-12 Dec) will have huge impacts on New Zealand from environmental protection to access to medicine, labour laws and internet regulations just to name ... More >>
Community Joint Statement Calling for Fracking Moratorium
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 3:49 pm | Climate Justice Taranaki
In light of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE)'s interim report on fracking released today, an alliance of 16 environmental groups, hapu and businesses have signed onto a joint statement, demanding a nationwide ban or moratorium on fracking. More >>
