Today, the Environmental Defence Society published its briefings for incoming ministers in the coalition government, covering these portfolio areas: Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for the Environment Hon Chris Bishop, Minister for Resource Management Reform Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Hunting and Fishing Hon Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation Hon Simon...
Five years ago, fossil fuel corporations were banned from from oil and gas exploration in New Zealand’s ocean. The coalition government wants to lift this ban. The Green Party has a petition opposing this move. You can read and sign the petition here. Image: Green Party
Freshwater rules are changing in Tāmaki Makaurau and Aucklanders can have their say on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams. The details are included in a discussion document called Setting our Direction for improving freshwater in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. See AkHaveYourSay.NZ. This work is driven by the...
The Free Fares Campaign says that the public transport discounts introduced this year are an important step towards transport equity and emissions reductions. Their petition, launched yesterday, calls on the incoming Minister of Transport to retain these discounts: half-price public transport for Community Services Card holders and under-25s, half-price Total...
Two species of exotic caulerpa seaweed have been found in the north of New Zealand, including in Tāmaki Makaurau. This invasive marine pest has the potential to seriously harm and transform our coastal environments. If you think you see exotic caulerpa, note the location, take a photo and report it...
After nearly 4 years, there is positive action on the Leys Institute Library and Gymnasium. At its October meeting, the Waitematā Local Board accepted a recommendation from Auckland Council to proceed with the final designs for the restoration of the Leys, and to start the resource and building consent process....
The 2023 Auckland’s Heritage Counts, compiled by David Bade, has been put on the Auckland Council website here, along with past editions and related research reports. This edition is in a poster format. The aim of Auckland’s Heritage Counts is to raise awareness of Auckland’s heritage, and to highlight the...
Forest & Bird has called for the government to introduce a national Cat Management Act, with the mandated registration and desexing of pet cats to protect wildlife throughout the country. There are an estimated 1,134,000 pet cats and 196,000 strays in New Zealand. There is no data on feral cats,...
You can watch the Environmental Defence Society political debates here. Videos of all the political presentations given at the Climate Change and Business Conference, by James Shaw, David Parker and Simon Watts, can be watched here.
After years of campaigning, the first ever Global Ocean Treaty has been agreed. Now governments need to sign it into law in order to create these sanctuaries and secure the future of the oceans. You can add your name to call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta, to...