http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news en-nz http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/mnC8jvgmPjs/fonterra-s-climate-crimes-a-c Just before dawn this morning Greenpeace activists shut down a mine pit at the Southland ‘New Vale’ lignite coalmine. This was the third of a series of actions targeting Fonterra’s climate crimes. Support is now building for a public protest at the Fonterra Corporate HQ. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-s-climate-crimes-a-c http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-s-climate-crimes-a-c http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/eZfmtlf2MqU/obama-forests-climate161109 While politicians continue to talk, we're taking action at the frontline of forest and climate destruction in Indonesia. Barack Obama is about to arrive in Asia for his first official visit while the US continues to block progress ahead of the critical UN climate summit. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:27:03 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/obama-forests-climate161109 http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/obama-forests-climate161109 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/Tck2jCu1U7I/end-of-japanese-whaling-may-be We've been watching the horizon for this one for a very long time, but our colleagues up in the crow's nest report that a new blip on the horizon could mean an end to Japanese whaling in Antarctica. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:15:31 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/end-of-japanese-whaling-may-be http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/end-of-japanese-whaling-may-be http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/JsqsrYQ1xGk/inglourious-treehuggers-dam-cl If we told you that there was one single way to cut a fifth of global greenhouse emissions - that simply involved hugging trees - would you believe us? Probably not - but that's exactly what's required. And we've got 50 activists in the Indonesian rainforest together with Inglourious Basterds star Mélanie Laurent - doing just that - and calling on world leaders to do the same. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:56:35 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/inglourious-treehuggers-dam-cl http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/inglourious-treehuggers-dam-cl http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/NYErzPyfKKM/greenpeace-staff-member-wins-a We are thrilled to announce that one of our staff members, René Ngongo, has today been named a recipient of the 2009 Right Livelihood award. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:01:24 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/greenpeace-staff-member-wins-a http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/greenpeace-staff-member-wins-a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/nBbVlJ8yrzE/fighting-fonterra-s-climate-cr Over the weekend we renewed our call for John Key and dairy giant Fonterra to stop the import of palm based animal feed because of its devastating climate impact. Greenpeace activists painted a large "Fonterra Climate Crime" on a shipment from Indonesia in the Port of Taranaki. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:33:32 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fighting-fonterra-s-climate-cr http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fighting-fonterra-s-climate-cr http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/FKQ70A2tzeY/green-points-for-hewlett-packa Apple and Hewlett Packard get green points this month, as HP is rewarded in the latest edition of our Guide to Greener Electronics and Apple releases details of their greenhouse gas emissions. But the big points go to activist consumers for proving once again that public pressure creates positive change. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:16:36 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/green-points-for-hewlett-packa http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/green-points-for-hewlett-packa http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/vFVqMiS_qjQ/have-scientist-will-travel Yes, it’s true, we do indeed have scientists. And some days, we even let them out of the lab. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/have-scientist-will-travel http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/have-scientist-will-travel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/mkeUDdmiS_4/tauranga-action-slideshow Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:11:13 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-climate-crimes/tauranga-action-slideshow http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-climate-crimes/tauranga-action-slideshow http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/aVovqf2hG0o/fonterra-climate-crimes Greenpeace activists have blocked a shipment of palm kernel animal feed from Indonesia, entering Tauranga Port and destined for Fonterra dairy farms. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-climate-crimes http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-climate-crimes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/D1J3cxwD2tU/arctic-meltdown A climate tipping point is looming closer every day in the Arctic. The more we find out about the Polar Regions, the more we realise that what we know about the impact of feedback effects has been underestimated. Recent discoveries highlight the need for action now, before it’s too late. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/arctic-meltdown http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/arctic-meltdown http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/e2fh-WHTYuc/climate-change-threatens-French-wine090909 Climate change would drive anyone to drink, but it seems that the drink won't be a nice French Pinot Noir. France, famous for its unique wine varieties, stands to lose an important part of its cultural heritage as rising temperatures impact vineyards. And unless world leaders can ensure an ambitious deal on climate change at the upcoming UN summit in Denmark - French wines face a grim future. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:20:39 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/climate-change-threatens-French-wine090909 http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/climate-change-threatens-French-wine090909 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/Dwk4if6pE_g/100-days-to-save-the-climate There are 100 days remaining until the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen, where urgent action is needed by world leaders in order to save our climate. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/100-days-to-save-the-climate http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/100-days-to-save-the-climate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/4rV-GlvvQyw/fonterra-connection Fonterra has introduced supplementary feeds such as imported palm-based animal feed which is changing dairying from pastoral to industrial. Palm-based animal feed imports have increased 2,700 fold since 1999. This is part of an overall trend of intensification of dairying in New Zealand. Agriculture is responsible for 49% of NZ’s domestic greenhouse gas emissions. This increase doesn’t factor in indirect emissions from forest destruction in Indonesia to grow supplementary feed for NZ’s dairy herds. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:22:40 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-exposed/fonterra-connection http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-exposed/fonterra-connection http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/11KNZL23BLk/fonterra-exposed A Greenpeace investigation has revealed that the iconic New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is implicated in Indonesian and Malaysian rainforest destruction, dead orangutans and driving global greenhouse gas emissions. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-exposed http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/fonterra-exposed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/UnFTkKbpkv4/boulder-action-on-bottom-trawling This week we have created a granite shield against bottom trawling in a fragile and ecologically important marine area in Sweden. Our activists sailed into Swedish waters and have so far placed 140 granite rocks (each weighing between 0.5 and 3 tonnes) in the Lilla Middelgrund in the Kattegat. Our intention is to move to nearby Fladen and the same thing there. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/boulder-action-on-bottom-trawling http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/boulder-action-on-bottom-trawling http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/6ZRH7pgMBhE/foodtown-costing-oceans Our efforts to stop overfishing and destructive practices have expanded over the last few years from a focus purely on the fishing industry to now include seafood retailers. Retailers buy and sell huge quantities of seafood each year, and form important relationships with both their suppliers and their customers. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:21:21 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/foodtown-costing-oceans http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/foodtown-costing-oceans http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/by8An-9tz80/urgent-action-needed-as-arctic Arctic ice is melting at an unprecedented rate. As scientists on board the Arctic Sunrise gather more data showing the urgency of the situation, world leaders stay inactive. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/urgent-action-needed-as-arctic http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/urgent-action-needed-as-arctic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/J4s1aTcfzVQ/five-coal-plants-occupied-by-c As the G8 limps into its second day our activists have scaled a fifth Italian coal-fired power station, again demanding climate leadership and action from the G8 heads of state. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:01:45 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/five-coal-plants-occupied-by-c http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/five-coal-plants-occupied-by-c http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greenpeace-nz-news/~3/V3gaey6mBYQ/rainbow-warrior-three-020709 Our famous fleet of ships is about to get an extraordinary addition - The Rainbow Warrior III. It will be purpose built from the keel up to fight the greatest threat to the oceans and our world: climate change. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/rainbow-warrior-three-020709 http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/rainbow-warrior-three-020709