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Marine reserves good, comprehensive marine protection better
Monday, 9 June 2014, 8:41 am | WWF
WWF welcomed the formal opening of the Akaroa Marine reserve but called for a comprehensive plan for marine protection in New Zealand waters. More >>
WWF welcomes Green Party Climate Protection Plan
Sunday, 1 June 2014, 3:13 pm | WWF
WWF today welcomed the Green Party’s Climate Protection Plan, calling it an important statement of intent.o More >>
Long-term fishery improvement plan needed for orange roughy
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 3:31 pm | WWF
WWF says the priority for orange roughy should be an improvement programme to address sustainability issues with the fishery and not a hasty bid for sustainability certification. More >>
Govt ignores sightings, puts Maui’s at risk of extinction
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 9:45 am | WWF
The Government is putting Maui’s dolphin at risk of extinction by ignoring scientific evidence of their range and what protection is needed to save them according to a WWF paper presented to the International Whaling Commission Scientific Committee ... More >>
New Campaign to Highlight Maui’s Dolphin Plight
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 2:26 pm | WWF
WWF Launches New Campaign to Highlight Maui’s Dolphin Plight in Election Year Global conservation organisation WWF today launched its The Last 55 campaign at the Maritime Museum in Auckland. The campaign calls on all New Zealand political leaders ... More >>
Green bank: a positive step towards low-carbon economy
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 12:15 pm | WWF
Green bank: a positive step towards low-carbon economy The Green Party’s proposal, released today, to create a ‘green investment bank’ has been heralded as a positive step towards a low-carbon economy by WWF. More >>
WWF Prepare the Largest Reintroduction of Bison in Europe
Friday, 9 May 2014, 2:43 pm | WWF
WWF and Rewilding Europe prepare the largest reintroduction of bison in Europe, in the Tarcu Mountains of Romania More >>
WWF celebrates Earth Day in The Green Heart of Europe
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 12:25 pm | WWF
WWF celebrates Earth Day across 12 countries in Central and Eastern Europe with its new initiative The Green Heart of Europe to save and protect the five natural riches of the region – forests, wilderness, large carnivores, rivers and wetlands, and ... More >>
Feeding a changing world with less
Monday, 7 April 2014, 1:49 pm | WWF
Cairns conference to discuss sustainable markets A global sustainable markets conference in Cairns this week will highlight many of the issues raised in the latest IPCC report, including food security and the need to produce more food, fibre and fuel with less ... More >>
It’s the final countdown to Earth Hour
Friday, 28 March 2014, 9:23 am | WWF
Only Samoa will switch off first, before New Zealand and Antarctica lead the hundreds of millions of people participating worldwide on Saturday 29 March at 8.30pm, local time everywhere. More >>
Kick start to forestry sector welcomed
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:40 pm | WWF
WWF welcomed the announcement today of Labour’s plan for developing New Zealand’s forestry industry. More >>
Kaikoura marine protection a good first step
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 11:42 am | WWF
WWF–New Zealand welcomed the announcement of marine protection for Kaikoura today. “This is the type of protection we need to see more of to help protect New Zealand oceans and the animals that live there,” WWF-New Zealand Executive Director Chris ... More >>
Urgent action is required to protect sea lions
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 12:20 pm | WWF
WWF welcomes government moves to develop a Threat Management Plan for Sea Lions but is calling for urgent interim measures to protect these critically endangered animals while the plan is developed. More >>
Subantarctic marine reserves a positive drop in the ocean
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 9:27 am | WWF
WWF–NZ heralded the creation last night of three Subantarctic Islands marine reserves as a positive step but cautioned that a comprehensive plan for marine protection in New Zealand waters is needed. More >>
New poll: Govt should support dolphin-friendly fishing
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 9:23 am | WWF
The Government needs to listen to the majority of New Zealanders who want them to support fishing companies to move to dolphin-friendly practices, said WWF today. More >>
Govt report to UN projects massive increase in NZ emissions
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 9:47 am | WWF
A New Zealand Government report to the UN on climate change shows that emissions are set to climb dramatically in the next 20 years, and that current policies are doing almost nothing to reduce emissions, said global conservation organisation WWF ... More >>
Lack of Govt action on climate change puts NZ at risk
Monday, 11 November 2013, 9:46 am | WWF
New Zealand needs to step up, and commit to real action on climate change at the UN climate change negotiations being held this week or put at risk the country’s international reputation, said WWF today. More >>
Surfers to hit Piha ‘Maui’s Trail’
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:14 pm | WWF
What : WWF is running a ‘Maui’s Trail’ event to coincide with the 2013 National Scholastic Surfing Championships. Maui’s action stations will be set up to help surfers learn more about the threats to these dolphins, where they are found and ... More >>
IPCC report highlights urgent need for action
Saturday, 28 September 2013, 1:44 pm | WWF
The IPCC’s latest report confirms the urgent need for action on climate change said WWF-NZ today. More >>
Maui’s proposal ‘step in right direction’
Friday, 6 September 2013, 4:13 pm | WWF
The Conservation Minister’s proposal to increase protection for Maui’s dolphins by 350 square kilometres is “a step in the right direction, but doesn’t go far enough to save Maui’s dolphins,” says global conservation organisation WWF. More >>
