environment

Environmental impacts of tourism – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 December 201918 December 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) Simon Upton warns that increasing numbers of tourists are eroding the very attributes that […]

Measuring changes to our environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 November 201908 November 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) Simon Upton has reviewed our environmental reporting system and found it wanting. In […]

Oceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 October 201930 October 2019

Our oceans and coasts are feeling the pressure on all fronts as the cumulative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human activities […]

Global extinction rates accelerating – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 May 201910 May 2019

One million species are threatened with extinction and the rate of species extinction is accelerating, a global report warns. The UN’s Intergovernmental […]

The state of Aotearoa’s environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 April 201924 April 2019

A state of the environment report has highlighted nine priority issues, including polluted waterways, greenhouse gas emissions and urban growth […]

1080 use in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 05 September 201811 February 2019

The use and safety of 1080 for pest control has re-entered public discussion in recent weeks. The toxin, used in […]

Single use plastic bag ban – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 August 201811 February 2019

The Government has pledged to rid the country of single-use plastic shopping bags over the next year. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Environment […]

Health, environment impacts of meat consumption – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 July 201811 February 2019

Lately, people have been up-in-arms about a meat-free burger, but is a plant-based diet the way to a healthier body […]

Biodegradable and compostable plastics in the environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 July 201812 February 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has tasked the Government with clearing up the confusion around environmentally friendly plastics. The […]

Land and Water recommendations – In the News

In the News | Published: 27 June 201812 February 2019

The Land and Water Forum has reported back to Government with a series of recommendation for improving water quality, but […]

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