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Generation Zero
Young New Zealanders working to cut carbon pollution through smarter transport, liveable cities and independence from fossil fuels.
Generation Zero is a rapidly growing nationwide network of thousands of young people passionate about the solutions to climate change. To implement these solutions and build a low carbon economy for New Zealand, Generation Zero believe cross-party political consensus on climate change is needed. Its members are working to achieve this.
Generation Zero - Latest News [Page 13]
Youth say future not looking so bright under National
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 3:20 pm | Generation Zero
A close look at political party policies shows a significant gap between the leading parties in their plans for tackling climate change and New Zealand’s dependence on oil. More >>
National politicians not around for young people's concerns
Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 11:53 am | Generation Zero
Young people are being stonewalled by National Party candidates throughout New Zealand who are refusing to meet with them to discuss their concerns. The outcomes of meetings being held with election candidates around the country are being uploaded to a website ... More >>
National politicians disappear on youth concerns
Friday, 11 November 2011, 4:50 pm | Generation Zero
Young people are being stonewalled by National Party candidates throughout New Zealand who are refusing to meet with them to discuss their concerns. More >>
ETS recommendations would shift even more burden to young
Friday, 16 September 2011, 5:15 pm | Generation Zero
Generation Zero and supporting organisations say that recommendations to, in the Government's own words, “slow down” the implementation of the Emissions Trading Scheme rub salt into the wound for today's young people. More >>
National MP says “No” to Lignite mining
Friday, 26 August 2011, 1:42 pm | Generation Zero
Generation Zero applauds National list MP Michael Woodhouse for his change in attitude on the National Party’s controversial stance on expanding lignite mining in New Zealand. When prompted to answer whether or not lignite mining should go ahead with ... More >>
Government’s Infrastructure Plans Pass the Buck to Youth
Friday, 12 August 2011, 2:40 pm | Generation Zero
A symposium on infrastructure development held in Auckland earlier this week demonstrates that the Government is ignoring opportunities to build a low carbon future that combats climate change and dependence on fossil fuels. More >>
