Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill released
Source: New Zealand Government
The complete and final version of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill that will be voted on in one of two...
NZ joins interim appeals solution to international trade disputes
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand and 18 other WTO Members have established an interim solution for hearing appeals in trade disputes between governments until the...
Plan to grow forestry and wood-processing workforce
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is joining forces with the forestry and wood-processing sector to help attract a diverse workforce of more than 5000...
A warmer winter for 1 million New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government
Over 1 million New Zealanders have more to spend on warmer homes today as the Government’s doubling of the Winter Energy...
Meng Foon: Covid-19 coronavirus fear no excuse for racism
Source: Human Rights Commission
This first appeared in the New Zealand Herald on the 1 May 2020 (original article here).
Since January, there have been many...
Immunisation – Why Vaccines Matter, Now More than Ever.
Source: Save The Children
This week, World Immunisation Week 2020, we’ve been celebrating the development, progress and success of vaccines in protecting children against preventable...
Seamounts and Humpback Whales: Q&A with Solène Derville
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
Solène Derville is an award-winning scientist based in New Caledonia.
Here she answers supporters’ questions on her work studying Humpback whales’ behaviour...
What is regenerative agriculture?
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
“Alright, Greenpeace. We hear that you want clean rivers, lower carbon emissions, and a world where everyone has access to fresh,...
Three ways the school strikes have revolutionised the climate movement
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
Last year was the year the future showed up.
In September 2019, streets in over 180 countries surged with colour and creativity...
Health & Conservation Leaders Issue Joint Call to Shut Down High-Risk Wildlife Markets to...
Source: World Wildlife Fund
Hong Kong — As the world grapples with the worst global public health emergency in recent memory, more than 100 scientists...
Hunting Under Lockdown – No duck hunting this weekend
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fish and Game NZ
Duck hunters are reminded that this weekend is not the start of the annual game bird season.
Traditionally the first...
Oversight of contact tracing strengthened
Source: New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Dr David Clark has announced a Contact Tracing Assurance Committee (CTAC) to further strengthen oversight around a crucial...
