Ministers heed advice but further overhaul of fast-track scheme needed
The Government's proposed changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill are a step in the right direction but still don’t go far enough to halt the devastation this legislation will unleash on Aotearoa’s environment.
The Government’s draft Emissions Reduction Plan offers no credible pathway to tackling the climate emergency and meeting Aotearoa’s climate targets, says the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) New Zealand.
Over nine thousand New Zealanders have given Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones ‘the finger’ and demanded urgent action to protect Aotearoa’s declining marine species and habitats.
Local community groups are hard at work restoring beaches and dunes in the Hawke’s Bay and Coromandel in a bid to boost native wildlife and protect their communities from the impacts of climate change.
Expanding coal mining in 21st century an “absurd, selfish decision”
Encouraging new coal mines in Aotearoa New Zealand in the midst of a climate crisis is “downright reckless” and flies in the face of the Government’s own climate targets, says WWF-New Zealand.
Muriwai Penguin Project rebuilds after Cyclone Gabrielle
A year after the tropical Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed destruction across the North Island, little blue penguins on the west coast of Auckland are slowly making a comeback.
Scrapping Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary a ‘huge blow’ for marine protection
Scrapping plans for a vast marine sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands is ‘shameful’ and will make it impossible for Aotearoa New Zealand to meet its international commitments.
New Zealand is set to push for bottom trawling to continue in the South Pacific and argue against increased ocean protection for vulnerable habitats at the annual meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO).
Kororā in the Hauraki Gulf have been handed a lifeline thanks to the work of Waiheke’s Native Bird Rescue and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) New Zealand.
Approximately 90% of Aotearoa’s wetland areas have disappeared due to land development. Botanica by Airwick and WWF-New Zealand, in a three year partnership, are working to #ReblossomNZ by planting native flowering species to help regenerate and restore the biodiversity of these vital ecosystems.
South Island’s south-east coast finally achieves marine protection
WWF-New Zealand welcomes the announcement of six new marine reserves along the south-east coast of the South Island to protect important habitats and species.
The chief executives of WWF-New Zealand, Forest & Bird, and the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) are deeply concerned at National's propsal to cut the Department of Conservation’s (DOC's) budget.
A healthy, abundant, and resilient ocean is critically important. It is vital for our future economic prosperity, security, biodiversity, climate, and the wellbeing of our people. Yet we are failing to look after, sustain, and restore it for future generations.
WWF-New Zealand welcomes the announcement of special legislation to turn the tide on nature loss in Tīkapa Moana/the Hauraki Gulf through the creation of new marine protection areas (MPAs), alongside the development of a bespoke regional Fisheries Plan.
Ocean sanctuary debacle illustrates need for ocean management overhaul - Dr Kayla Kingdon-Bebb, chief executive, WWF-New Zealand, Nicola Toki, chief executive, Forest & Bird and Gary Taylor, chairman and chief executive, Environmental Defence Society
Through a WWF-New Zealand Community Conservation and Education grant, we are supporting WAI Wanaka’s Taking care of Tyre Gulley project protecting and maintain the stream's current population of Clutha flatheads.
As we look ahead to Matariki, a time of reflection, WWF-New Zealand is honoured to have our former Kaihautū Taiao (Environmental Science Director) Dr Aroha Spinks (Ngāti Raukawa) share her wisdom on how we can ensure a liveable planet for future generations.
