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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs
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Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ Aotearoa (ECONZ) coalition of groups with a concern for the environment in NZ Aotearoa
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econz.bsky.social
People really don't like the fast track but the Government isn't listening. Over 95% of submissions opposed to Fast Track Amendment Bill a repeat of the thousands opposed to the original Fast Track Act. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
95 percent of fast-track amendment bill submitters opposed to changes
The government intends to pass the legislation by the end of the year.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
econz.bsky.social
The NZ Coalition Govt has been actively dismantling climate action & has rejected Climate Commission call for greater action. What NZ needs is a clear plan for action on climate change - lets stop loading costs on the future. #ClimateAction

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Government quietly rejects advice to set more ambitious 'net negative' emissions goal
The decision to retain the 2050 net-zero target ignores Climate Change Commission advice that New Zealand can, and should be, doing more.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
econz.bsky.social
The NZ Coalition Government rejection of all the Climate Commission recommendation shows it has no commitment to deal with climate change and wants to load costs on current and future generations. Climate chaos is already affecting NZers. #ClimateAction

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Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
econz.bsky.social
NZ's backsliding on climate policies leads to 'winning' 'Fossil of the Day' award at the COP30 Climate talks for its decision to weaken methane emissions target. CAN International noted the weakened methane target was "not science-based". #fossiloftheday

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New Zealand awarded dubious 'Fossil of the Day' at COP30 climate talks
The government's decision to weaken methane emissions targets have garnered it the award for a fourth time, after avoiding it last year.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
econz.bsky.social
Tieke: ECO News, Alerts & Events November 2025 - Fast Track Amendment Bill and Climate change back sliding, etc
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Tieke ECO newsletter
ECO's newsletter of news and events for the ECO community
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November 16, 2025 at 3:23 AM
econz.bsky.social
Only 5 days to makes submissions on Govt Fast Track legislation which will make the law even worse for the environment and community engagement. Make a submission @greenpeace.org.nz is one guide on the crucial issues in the Bill. #FastTrack
greenpeace.org.nz Greenpeace Aotearoa @greenpeace.org.nz · 24d
The Government is proposing changes to the Fast Track Act that would make it even more dangerous and undemocratic. Make a submission against this escalation to show this Government that New Zealanders will not accept this assault on our environment.
#FastTrack #ClimateChange
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Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide
The Government wants to change the Fast Track Act to make it even more dangerous and undemocratic. Take a stand and make a submission.
greenpeace.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
econz.bsky.social
More questions raised over the proposed Sth Taranaki fast tracked seabed mine - it could produce devastating sediment flows, panel told. The economics fail to stack up & the environmental impacts are devastating - time this project was buried for good #noseabedmining

newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/28/s...
Seabed mine could produce devastating sediment flows, panel told
A controversial seabed mining project could lead to sediment flows which knock over rigs and damage wind turbines, the fast-track panel has heard.
newsroom.co.nz
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
econz.bsky.social
Another lost opportunity at negotiations at Antarctic marine meeting CCAMLR - China and Russia blocking agreement on new marine protected areas in Southern Ocean or spatial distribution of the krill fishery. #AntarcticMPAs
November 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
econz.bsky.social
Meanwhile new methane seeps are discovered in the Ross Sea adding further concern about methanes increasing role in climate heating. More methane seeps will add more warming which adds more methane seeps. Adding to increasing climate heating. #moremethanemorewarming www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica
New seeps of methane are being discovered at an "astonishing rate," scientists have found.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
econz.bsky.social
NZ Govt decision to reduce the agriculture methane target ignores the science & will just add to cooking the planet & makes farming even more affected by extreme weather events. This is a lose-lose decision for the planet & NZ. #methanecookstheplanet #ClimateEmergency www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Government lowers methane target, rules out methane taxes
The government is lowering its biogenic methane target for the next 25 years, a move opposed by the Greens and environmental activists.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
econz.bsky.social
A reminder that Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions, and NZ needs to scale up faster. ECO been a long supported of investment in solar power - the price just keeps dropping while gas cooks the climate & keeps getting more expensive. #InvestInSolar

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Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions – NZ needs to scale up faster
Analysis: Scaling up installation could help reduce high consumer energy prices and meet New Zealand's emissions budgets.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 10, 2025 at 5:14 AM
econz.bsky.social
Environment Ministry should comment on all Fast-Track project rather than staying silent. These are projects that the public cannot comment on, involve processes which over-ride normal environmental law & undermine conservation law. #MFEMIA www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
Environment Minister accused of staying silent on fast-track projects
National's Penny Simmonds has commented on only eight of the 43 fast track projects she has been sent invites for.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
econz.bsky.social
Sad to hear that Jane Goodall has died age 91. She supported environmental initiatives throughout the world including helping ECO and other environmental groups promote joint environmental action in NZ. A great loss for the environment and the planet.
October 2, 2025 at 7:49 AM
econz.bsky.social
Quarry company can avoid public scrutiny by using Fast Track law to acquire conservation land managed by Wellington Regional Council. Another case of why the Fast Track law is bad law, ignores alternatives, & why land swaps are never simple. #repealthefasttrack www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Quarry firm looks to acquire section of Belmont Regional Park in land swap
Winstone Aggregates is trying to acquire a 24 hectare block of regional park land adjacent to the quarry in exchange for three blocks of regenerated quarry land totalling 30 hectares.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
econz.bsky.social
Govt approach is the wrong track to fixing electricity system. What NZ needs is electricity reforms that leverages off declining prices for solar and batteries, and wind, and excludes expensive climate unfriendly fossil gas. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Government takes softly softly approach to energy reform
Analysis - The government's response to electricity sector reform has been talk of significant changes followed by gradual, piecemeal measures that disappoint many, Gyles Beckford writes.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
econz.bsky.social
Big cuts to Chatham Rise orange roughy fisheries from 1 October are unlikely to be enough but the Minister has proposed looking at other issues including stopping bottom trawling on spawning areas.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/30/g...
Govt to restrict bottom trawling during orange roughy spawn
Allowable catch in the troubled East and South Chatham Rise fishery has been slashed by 88 percent.
newsroom.co.nz
September 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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A new report says Trans-Tasman Resources' seabed mining application contains "outdated information, internal inconsistencies and unproven technology".
#BanSeabedMining #Oceans
newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/24/f...
Fast-track expert finds ‘substantial uncertainty’ at heart of seabed mine
A commissioned report found unproven methods, scrambled citations and a reliance on decades-old data in fast-track application
newsroom.co.nz
September 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
econz.bsky.social
A historic day for the high sea of the planet with the BBNJ Treaty reaching the 60 ratifications needed for it to come into force. Thanks to all those around the planet who worked for this day. NZ has signed but not ratified the treaty - still time before 17 Jan. #BBNJ @highseasalliance.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
econz.bsky.social
Emergency set net fishing ban in Otago to protect Hoiho is long overdue. Hoiho needs greater protection. The measure will also help protect other marine species impacted by set nets. #hoiho

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Emergency set net fishing ban enforced to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula
The ban is going into place around the Otago Peninsula to protect the threatened penguin population.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
econz.bsky.social
How can any trawler run for 16 km through a marine reserve? Commercial fisher fined for bottom trawling in a marine reserve. Caught by the electronic monitoring system. #protectmarinereserves #marinereserves www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/12/c...
Commercial fisherman fined after trawling in marine reserve
The man landed about 700kg of finfish, which included gurnard, snapper, rig, and john dory, according to the Ministry for Primary Industries.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Methane (CH₄) is a potent greenhouse gas. Here are the newest monthly mean observations... 🧪⚒️

May 2025 - 1933.54 ppb
May 2024 - 1925.71 ppb

+ Data: gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends_...
+ More info on methane budget and trends: doi.org/10.5194/essd...
Red colored line graph time series of global atmospheric methane abundance from January 1984 through May 2025. Methane abundance is measured in units of parts per billion. Current levels are 1934 ppb. A seasonal cycle is visible on the graph. There is also decadal variability and a long-term increasing trend.
September 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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deepseaconserve.bsky.social
This October, the IUCN will vote on Motion 032 at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.

The motion calls for stronger protection of seamounts - a vital step ahead of the 2026 UN bottom fishing review.
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August 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Sale proceeds should be used to remediate damage done to rivers, and to help farmers shift away from intensive dairy to more plant-based regenerative organic farming — not more irrigation schemes and intensification.
#TooManyCows

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Fonterra sells Mainland, Anchor brands to French food giant
The dairy giant's boss explains why it has agreed to sell its consumer businesses, including Mainland and Anchor, for nearly $4 billion.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
econz.bsky.social
Submissions close tomorrow (25 August) for the limited number of parties that can submit on the Waihi North Fast Track mining proposal. Its a euphemistic name for mining gold under sensitive conservation land in the Coromandel Peninsula. www.fasttrack.govt.nz/projects/wai...
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August 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
econz.bsky.social
NZ's biggest climate emitters in agriculture are now not reporting what they emit. This is a case of a Govt decision hiding the polluters. To be carbon neutral then we must report all emissions. Transparency is key to future action. #reportallgreenhouseemissions www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Three of New Zealand's biggest emitters no longer have to reveal their climate impact
It comes after the government ended compulsory reporting for the farming sector.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM