NZGIF raises more international finance for solar energy, totalling $365m
14 Aug 2024
Media release | New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) has led a second debt issuance, making a total of $365m (NZD) available for medium to long term debt to solar providers.
Fast-moving floodwater poses hidden danger for cities
Today 11:45am
Media release: University of Canterbury | Floodwater doesn’t have to be deep to be dangerous — sometimes it just has to be moving.
Waituna Lagoon in better health for World Wetlands Day
Today 11:45am
Media release: Department of Conservation | A new survey of Waituna Lagoon in Southland shows a significant improvement in health for the internationally important Ramsar wetland compared to a year ago.
Govt cuts biosecurity levy for international travellers
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Media release: New Zealand Government | From today, the biosecurity part of the Border Processing Levy will drop by 30 percent for most arriving travellers, Minister for Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard says.
Deforestation and cropland expansion driving stronger heatwaves
Thu 29 Jan 2026
New research has revealed that land clearing and rapid development can sharply intensify heatwaves beyond the impacts of global warming, offering important lessons for many countries already grappling with record-breaking heat.
Kiwis back renewables over fossil fuels, polling reveals
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Media release: WWF-New Zealand and Lawyers for Climate Action | New nationwide polling shows strong public support for renewable energy over fossil fuels, growing concern about New Zealand’s climate backsliding, and widespread unease that a return to offshore oil and gas exploration could expose the country to trade and legal risks.
Mercury powers up new geothermal generator
26 Jan 2026
Media release | A new fifth unit at Mercury’s Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station, near Taupō, has begun delivering generation to the grid.
Offshore windfarms enhance function of coastal waters and diversity of aquatic life
19 Dec 2025
Media release | A study conducted by researchers from Murdoch University in Australia and Dalian Ocean University in China has found that offshore windfarms can improve marine ecosystems and diversify aquatic food chains.
Community removes 2.6 tonnes of litter from across Lower Hutt
18 Dec 2025
Media release: Sustainable Coastlines | More than 300 volunteers came together for Clean Up The Hutt on Saturday, removing 31,493 litres of litter from coastlines, waterways, and underwater sites across nine locations in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.
Three Greenpeace activists removed by police from Fonterra
17 Dec 2025
Media release | Three Greenpeace activists were removed by police from Fonterra’s downtown Auckland offices, following a protest on Monday at the Shareholders’ Fund meeting over the corporation’s role in the contamination of rural communities’ drinking water.
Westpac NZ announces partnership to form Blue Economy hub in Nelson
17 Dec 2025
Media release | Westpac NZ has announced a new three-year partnership with the Nelson Regional Development Agency and Kernohan Engineering to help accelerate the development of a sustainable marine economy – also known as the blue economy.
