El Niño could influence weather patterns across NZ from winter onwards, potentially bringing reduced rainfall for some areas. Earth Sciences […]
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The govt’s plan to improve biodiversity – Expert Reaction
Making more money off conservation land is one of the ways the government hopes to achieve the country’s Biodiversity Strategy. Its […]
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Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction
Ocean life, coastal homes, and kaimoana around our island nation are being impacted by the changing climate, a new report shows. […]
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Hauraki Gulf Bill set to pass – Expert Q&A
The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill is due for its third reading in Parliament this week. The Bill extends protections of […]
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Plastics Treaty talks fail once again – In The News
Negotiators have failed to agree on a legally-binding global plastics treaty at the UN. The treaty was an attempt to […]
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State of NZ’s environment – Expert Reaction
Pollution in our water, land, and air are all coming under the microscope in a major report from the Ministry […]
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NIWA’s annual climate summary for 2024 – Expert Reaction
2024 was New Zealand’s 10th-warmest year on record, according to NIWA’s annual climate summary for 2024. Of New Zealand’s 10 […]
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Negotiators fail to agree on a global plastics treaty – Expert Reaction
Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement after a week of talks […]
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How fast-track consenting might impact the environment and politics – Expert Reaction
Submissions on the Fast-track Approvals Bill close at the end of Friday. The law would allow major infrastructure projects to […]
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Govt signals pause on Significant Natural Areas – Expert Reaction
The government is signalling councils don’t need to comply with their legal obligations around Significant Natural Areas, i.e., mapping out areas with […]
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