September 17th, 2024

Environment

1 year ago

NZ 2023 budget: a 'missed opportunity' for climate change, says Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace Aotearoa has issued a firm criticism of the New Zealand Government's 2023 Budget, accusing it of prioritising corporate profit over decisive action...

1 year ago

Nitrate hotspots in NZ's groundwater: The need for a comprehensive regulatory regime

Ministry for the Environment and Manatū Hauora (the Ministry of Health) have co-authored a report, which was released on Friday, examining the...

1 year ago

New Zealand's battle with food waste: Why households shun council's food scraps collection

In 2022, New Zealand's Ministry for the Environment embarked on a mission to understand why households across four councils in the country have been...

1 year ago

Greenpeace urges political parties to address climate change and biodiversity crisis with courageous leadership

Greenpeace Aotearoa has called on political parties in New Zealand to take immediate action to address the urgent crises of climate change and...

1 year ago

Budget 2023: New Zealand's green investment finance receives $300 million boost to tackle climate change

New Zealand Green Investment Finance Ltd (NZGIF) is set to receive a $300 million boost from Budget 2023, according to Climate Change Minister...

1 year ago

EV imports to New Zealand surge as interest in greener vehicles grows

Imports of fully electric vehicles in New Zealand have more than doubled in value during the 12 months to March 2023, with a series...

1 year ago

$56 million allocated to support waterway restoration and protection across Aotearoa

The government has committed more than $56 million over three years to address capability and capacity gaps in restoration and protection efforts for the...