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DOC’s ‘Hands Off’ Approach To Marine Species Protection Ruled Unlawful
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 7:54 pm | Environmental Law Initiative
The Court found that DOC not only failed to receive adequate bycatch reports, but also had an unlawful policy of non-investigation and non-prosecution of offences under the Wildlife Act and MMPA. More >>
ELI Takes EPA To Court Over Glyphosate-Based Herbicides Decision
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 2:36 pm | Environmental Law Initiative
Glyphosate-based herbicides are the most widely used weed killer in NZ. Yet it is alarming that we’ve been using these products for nearly 50 years without a full understanding of their impact on our people, native species, land, water, & ecosystems,” ... More >>
High Court Case Against Environment Southland For Wetland Losses Gets Underway
Monday, 30 September 2024, 10:06 am | Environmental Law Initiative
“Wetlands are home to incredible biodiversity, can absorb vast quantities of carbon, and are a natural form of flood and coastal protection. More >>