Government Axes Ministry for the Environment
For 40 years, New Zealand kept a dedicated environmental voice at the heart of government. Luxon has now folded it into a development mega-ministry nobody voted for.
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A Personal Message From Gary Taylor, CEO, Environmental Defence Society – Environmental Defence Society
The Government is putting growth before nature. Gary Taylor says the EDS Conference 2026 is the moment to demand a better environmental mandate.
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This Government hates Auckland, Wellington, Trans, Disabled, Workers, Migrants, Renters and Environment while loving Corporations, Farmers, Mining, Banks and Big Polluters
As Auckland unemployment rises and Wellington braces for more cuts, critics say National is weaponising culture wars while protecting elite interests.
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Why trust Matua Shane Jones meeting Trump’s Mining Nazgul?
As Shane Jones courts international mining interests, critics warn donor influence and deregulation are reshaping New Zealand politics.
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What the Super El Niño means?
A looming Super El Niño combined with global food insecurity and fertiliser disruption could trigger devastating climate and humanitarian consequences.
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Global Pressure Mounts Over Smith v Fonterra
Environmental groups, lawyers and global academics are condemning the Government’s attempt to shield major emitters from climate liability.
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Lumsden Water Tests Above Preterm Birth Risk Level
Greenpeace says nitrate contamination in Lumsden’s water supply has risen above the level associated with increased preterm birth risk.
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Southland Bore Water Shows Elevated Nitrate Risks
Greenpeace says private bore water testing in Ōtautau revealed nitrate levels linked to bowel cancer and preterm birth risks.
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Alliance Attacks Govt Over Smith v Fonterra Move
Critics say the Government is attempting to rewrite the law to protect major polluters after the Supreme Court allowed Smith v Fonterra to proceed.
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Nitrate in Drinking Water Linked to Cancer Risk
A new international study linking nitrate contamination to stomach cancer is adding pressure on the Government to tighten New Zealand’s outdated drinking water standards.
