New Zealand must step up and pay our fair share post-COP29

Friday - Media release | World Vision New Zealand and Oxfam Aotearoa are urging the New Zealand Government to seize the momentum off the back of the global climate conference, Cop29, and pay our fair share toward global climate action.

Princess Cruises confronted by climate protestors

Thursday - Media release | Climate Liberation Aotearoa gave Diamond Princess cruise ship passengers an informative spirited welcome to Ōtepoti Dunedin on Tuesday.

Science minister 'asleep at the wheel' says science community, as reforms continually delayed

Wednesday - Media release | Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Judith Collins is further delaying reforms of the science sector, and ignoring pleas from the science community for resolutions, says science advocacy group Save Science Coalition.

Microbes behind unprecedented surge in methane emissions

26 Nov 24 - Media release | Microbes - such as those living in wetlands, landfills or the digestive tracts of livestock - are behind unprecedented spikes in methane emissions, according to new research from the University of Colorado and NIWA.

Single agency needed to coordinate climate adaptation and recovery

25 Nov 24 - Media release: Infrastructure New Zealand is calling for the establishment of a single, central authority to coordinate climate adaptation and recovery efforts in New Zealand.

Complex Article 6 rules pave way to unruly carbon markets

25 Nov 24 - Media release | Despite the best efforts of activists and some climate negotiators, the agreement reached on Article 6 carbon markets at COP29 in Baku risks facilitating cowboy carbon markets at a time when the world needs a sheriff.

New Zealand drops in global ranking on climate action

21 Nov 24 - Media release | Greenpeace is accusing the New Zealand government of ‘quiet quitting’ on climate change as the country drops seven points in the global rankings on climate action.

Scientists develop tool to monitor coastal erosion in fine detail

21 Nov 24 - Media release | An online tool developed by scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland allows for detailed monitoring of the nation’s coastal erosion from satellite imagery.

Youth call for NZ parliament to take urgent climate action

20 Nov 24 - Media release | World Vision youth advocacy ambassadors will this week deliver more than 2,000 postcards from Kiwi children and young people calling on the Government to take urgent climate action.

Climate science inspires Wellington kids to drive down school-run emissions

20 Nov 24 - Media release | Primary school students at Silverstream and Seatoun schools are busting out their bikes, scooters, and walking shoes in attempt to curb carbon dioxide concentrations outside their...

Auckland diverts over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps from landfill

19 Nov 24 - Media release | More than 30,000 tonnes of food scraps contributed by Aucklanders since the food scraps collections began in April last year have been used to produce renewable energy and fertiliser.

Kiwi trailblazers in sustainability recognised in new 'Next 95' list

19 Nov 24 - Media release | Kiwi visionaries and innovators have been rewarded for pushing the boundaries by featuring on a newly-established list as part of the Sustainable Business Awards 2024.

Pacific debt surging as climate impacts hit

18 Nov 24 - Media release | With Pacific countries swamped by surging climate debt, New Zealand has the moral authority to head off a regional debt crisis, says Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand.

COP29: Countries’ early delivery of national climate plans welcome, but more ambition required, say health orgs

14 Nov 24 - Media release | Welcoming the announcement of new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets by several countries during the COP29 climate summit, the Global Climate and Health Alliance said...

International eyes on Cook Strait ferries

13 Nov 24 - Media release: The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Ferry Taskforce is backing the call for the new Interislander ferries to be publicly-owned and rail-enabled.

Climate researchers drill deep for Antarctic climate clues

13 Nov 24 - Media release | Kiwi climate researchers are part of an ambitious mission to recover critical geological records to help forecast future sea-level rise.

NZ and Irish govts partner to support farming through research

12 Nov 24 - Media release | New Zealand and Ireland are investing $9.6 million in targeted research to deliver practical solutions that reduce emissions for New Zealand’s primary producers, announced Agriculture...

New report spotlights how energy efficiency can reduce electricity demand

8 Nov 24 - Media release | A new report says energy efficiency has been a significant factor in subduing power demand and therefore household bills over the past 20 years.

Review identifies risk to retail electricity competition

7 Nov 24 - Media release | A review of risk management options for electricity retailers by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has found that while there are a range and combination of solutions available...

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