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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 2]
To move or not to move
Monday, 9 December 2019, 2:58 pm | Generation Zero
Central and local government, including Auckland Council, have been debating the future of the Ports of Auckland but there seems to be something missing in the debate - how much more greenhouse gases will Aotearoa emit if we move the port from the ... More >>
Public opinion excluded from Chamberlain Park Decision
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 10:09 am | Generation Zero
On the 25th of November, the Albert-Eden Local Board voted to decide the future of Chamberlain Park - and in doing so, excluded Generation Zero and Women in Urbanism from presenting the public’s opinion on the matter, in the form of a petition that ... More >>
Gen Zero & Women in Urbanism fight to fix Chamberlain Park
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 10:05 am | Generation Zero
Youth climate campaigners Generation Zero and Women in Urbanism are weighing in on the Chamberlain Park debate. The future of the Chamberlain Park 18-hole golf course has been debated for numerous years. Generation Zero and Women in Urbanism want to ... More >>
Climate advocates Generation Zero celebrate Zero Carbon Bill
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 5:32 pm | Generation Zero
Generation Zero, the group that led the formulation of the Zero Carbon Bill framework celebrated the unanimous passage of the Zero Carbon Bill into law with overwhelming support. Today Parliament voted 119-0 in support of a climate action framework that ... More >>
Leaders urge cross-party support for the Zero Carbon Bill
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 12:01 pm | Generation Zero
Over 215 New Zealand businesses, organizations and leaders urge cross-party support for the Zero Carbon Bill More >>
Generation Zero achieves 500 submissions on Framework
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 10:12 am | Generation Zero
More than 500 Aucklanders submitted to the Auckland Climate Action Framework thanks to youth-led climate campaigners, Generation Zero and other groups such as South Auckland Young Environmentalists, School Strike 4 Climate, and Wash Your Mouth Out. More >>
Generation Zero Launches Election Scorecards
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 12:43 pm | Generation Zero
Scorecards for council and mayoral candidates across the country have been released by youth-led climate campaigners Generation Zero. More >>
Generation Zero welcome Auckland Council transport decision
Monday, 9 September 2019, 8:36 am | Generation Zero
Generation Zero acknowledges that this is a significant improvement, as it makes public transit more accessible and viable for those who are young and for families travelling together. More >>
An invitation to local government officials
Saturday, 7 September 2019, 10:30 am | Generation Zero
Youth organisation Generation Zero is once more doing their scorecards for the upcoming local body elections, and at a time when selected councils throughout the country have rightfully declared a climate emergency, it is more important than ever that ... More >>
Generation Zero PR on Select Committee ZCA
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 1:11 pm | Generation Zero
Youth climate change campaigners Generation Zero, submitting at environment select committee, says that the next decade is the most crucial part of the journey to a safe climate future, and that the Zero Carbon Bill must reflect the urgency of the ... More >>
ICCC’S Work Highlights the Importance of Climate Commission
Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 1:58 pm | Generation Zero
Youth climate change campaigners Generation Zero welcome the Interim Climate Change Committee’s (ICCC’s) reports: Accelerated Electrification and Action on agricultural emissions ; which were finally released by the Government today, almost three months ... More >>
Zero Carbon Bill: an opportunity for political courage
Monday, 15 July 2019, 3:23 pm | Generation Zero
Youth climate change campaigners Generation Zero are calling for Members of Parliament to show political courage as the Zero Carbon Bill goes through the crucial Select Committee process. More >>
Final opportunity to influence Zero Carbon Bill
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 3:31 pm | Generation Zero
Early Wednesday morning, Generation Zero hosted a Zero Carbon Bill submission party for commuters passing through the Wellington Railway Station. Wearing togs and waving surf lifesaving flags, young climate change advocates reminded Wellingtonians about ... More >>
Generation Zero's Response to Clear Car Announcement
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 9:14 am | Generation Zero
Generation Zero is happy to see that the Government is beginning to take action to help Aotearoa transition toward a low emissions vehicle fleet by implementing a Clean Car Standard and Discount. However the Government must still prioritise active and ... More >>
Generation Zero response to to Phil Goffs new Mayoral Policy
Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 12:05 pm | Generation Zero
Generation Zero think Goff's policy for 50% child public transport fares is good but does not go far enough More >>
Youth groups collaborate to Elbow Elders for climate action
Friday, 24 May 2019, 9:41 am | Generation Zero
Generation Zero and School Strike 4 Climate are launching their Elbow Your Elders campaign today to coincide with the strikes happening around the country. Both groups recognise the need for the Zero Carbon Act to be more ambitious and strong enough ... More >>
Successful first reading a critical step for climate bill
Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 4:32 pm | Generation Zero
Successful first reading a critical first step to creating effective Zero Carbon Bill More >>
Generation Zero celebrates Zero Carbon Act announcement
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 11:01 am | Generation Zero
Youth climate change campaigners Generation Zero are delighted that the long-awaited new climate change law that they have been advocating for, has finally begun its journey through Parliament. They are calling all parties in Parliament to work together ... More >>
Generation Zero calls on Govt to rethink public transport
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 10:06 am | Generation Zero
Generation Zero are today launching a new report which criticises NZTA’s public transport fares policy and calls for a new system to encourage all Aucklanders to take public transport. More >>
Zero Carbon Bill Announcement Due Friday
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 11:34 am | Generation Zero
Youth Climate advocacy group Generation Zero are putting pressure on the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw, to make a statement on the release of the Zero Carbon Bill. More >>
