Cyclone Gabrielle: Now is the time for mana motuhake

By Lillian Te Hau-Ward - E-Tangata

Tokomaru Bay, about an hour and a half north of Gisborne, is one of many small coastal communities which were isolated and cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Parker’s office says slash an issue for Nash

By Aaron Smale - Newsroom

On the day Cyclone Gabrielle was smashing into Tairāwhiti, Environment Minister David Parker was already passing the buck.

Cycleways and bus lanes may be parked in race to complete Government-funded 'climate emergency' projects

By Tina Law - Stuff

Work on a number of cycleways could be delayed so Christchurch City Council can spend $34 million in “climate emergency” money from the Government.

Climate commission seeks $130k from activists

By Marc Daalder - Newsroom

A climate activist group is facing down a six figure court bill for challenging the Government's emissions budget decisions.

We planted pine in response to Cyclone Bola, it is now time to invest in natives

By Professor David Norton - Stuff

During Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle the poor management of exotic plantations – primarily pine – has again led to extensive damage in Tairāwhiti. Critical public infrastructure destroyed; highly productive agricultural and horticultural land washed away or buried; houses, fences and sheds knocked over; people’s lives and dreams upended; people dead.