Baz.weeber.ecowatchnz
@ecowatchnz.bsky.social
Marine & environmental researcher and advocate. Based in Aotearoa-New Zealand
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The NZ Govt is doing everything it can to obstruct climate action domestically and globally. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The NZ Govt is doing everything it can to obstruct climate action domestically and globally. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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If the Cook Islands want to sue us for climate damages, this seems like the slam-dunk evidence they need newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/04/g...
Govt warned new methane target aligned with 'catastrophic' warming
Newly released documents reveal the Govt's new methane target is associated with 2.7C of warming – a level labelled 'catastrophic' by the UN.
newsroom.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
If the Cook Islands want to sue us for climate damages, this seems like the slam-dunk evidence they need newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/04/g...
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Last month was the 4th lowest #Antarctic sea ice extent on record for the month of November.
This was 1,320,000 km² below the 1981-2010 November average. Data from the @nsidc.bsky.social: nsidc.org/data/seaice_...
This was 1,320,000 km² below the 1981-2010 November average. Data from the @nsidc.bsky.social: nsidc.org/data/seaice_...
December 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Last month was the 4th lowest #Antarctic sea ice extent on record for the month of November.
This was 1,320,000 km² below the 1981-2010 November average. Data from the @nsidc.bsky.social: nsidc.org/data/seaice_...
This was 1,320,000 km² below the 1981-2010 November average. Data from the @nsidc.bsky.social: nsidc.org/data/seaice_...
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Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
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 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
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Scoop: A trove of briefings and Cabinet documents released under the OIA reveals the Govt was advised its new methane target is only consistent with warming of 2-2.7C (and possibly up to 4.5C).
Climate scientists have said 2.7C would represent 'unprecedented peril'.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/04/g...
Climate scientists have said 2.7C would represent 'unprecedented peril'.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/04/g...
Govt warned new methane target aligned with 'catastrophic' warming
Newly released documents reveal the Govt's new methane target is associated with 2.7C of warming – a level labelled 'catastrophic' by the UN.
newsroom.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Scoop: A trove of briefings and Cabinet documents released under the OIA reveals the Govt was advised its new methane target is only consistent with warming of 2-2.7C (and possibly up to 4.5C).
Climate scientists have said 2.7C would represent 'unprecedented peril'.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/04/g...
Climate scientists have said 2.7C would represent 'unprecedented peril'.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/04/g...
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🌿 IUCN has extended its consultation on the Global Strategy for Invasive Alien Species until 19 Dec!!
If you work on biological invasions, biodiversity, or conservation, your input is needed!
🔗 Participate: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#Biodiversity #IUCN #IAS #invasivespecies
If you work on biological invasions, biodiversity, or conservation, your input is needed!
🔗 Participate: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#Biodiversity #IUCN #IAS #invasivespecies
🌿 IUCN launches a public consultation to shape its Global Strategy on Invasive Alien Species! A key step for international cooperation on biodiversity loss.
📅 Open until 1 Dec 2025
🔗 Learn more and find out how to participate: iucn.org/news/202509/...
#IUCN #InvasiveSpecies #Biodiversity
📅 Open until 1 Dec 2025
🔗 Learn more and find out how to participate: iucn.org/news/202509/...
#IUCN #InvasiveSpecies #Biodiversity
November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🌿 IUCN has extended its consultation on the Global Strategy for Invasive Alien Species until 19 Dec!!
If you work on biological invasions, biodiversity, or conservation, your input is needed!
🔗 Participate: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#Biodiversity #IUCN #IAS #invasivespecies
If you work on biological invasions, biodiversity, or conservation, your input is needed!
🔗 Participate: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#Biodiversity #IUCN #IAS #invasivespecies
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The last proposal for sharks has just passed at #CITESCoP20. Gulper Sharks have been adopted into Appendix II of CITES.
This marks a major victory for sharks and rays as all proposals have been adopted!
#CITES #CoP20 #gulpershark #shark #ray #chimaera #biodiversity #conservation #trade #conference
This marks a major victory for sharks and rays as all proposals have been adopted!
#CITES #CoP20 #gulpershark #shark #ray #chimaera #biodiversity #conservation #trade #conference
November 28, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The last proposal for sharks has just passed at #CITESCoP20. Gulper Sharks have been adopted into Appendix II of CITES.
This marks a major victory for sharks and rays as all proposals have been adopted!
#CITES #CoP20 #gulpershark #shark #ray #chimaera #biodiversity #conservation #trade #conference
This marks a major victory for sharks and rays as all proposals have been adopted!
#CITES #CoP20 #gulpershark #shark #ray #chimaera #biodiversity #conservation #trade #conference
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This Bill could invalidate the votes of enough people to swing the next election in favour of the current government for no reason other than that they failed to fill out the correct piece of paper by the "proper" time (as defined by the people who benefit from the rule change).
Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments
The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This Bill could invalidate the votes of enough people to swing the next election in favour of the current government for no reason other than that they failed to fill out the correct piece of paper by the "proper" time (as defined by the people who benefit from the rule change).
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"In July, Attorney-General Judith Collins found the bill to be inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act, and indicated 100,000 or more people could be directly or indirectly disenfranchised by the rules banning enrolment in the final 13 days before an election."
Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580237/justice-committee-recommends-passing-electoral-amendment-bill-with-some-amendments - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments
The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
"In July, Attorney-General Judith Collins found the bill to be inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act, and indicated 100,000 or more people could be directly or indirectly disenfranchised by the rules banning enrolment in the final 13 days before an election."
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‘Fossil fuel companies were given privileged, insider access to confidential drafts of legislation during a two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban’ - RNZ
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #FossilFuels
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #FossilFuels
November 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
‘Fossil fuel companies were given privileged, insider access to confidential drafts of legislation during a two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban’ - RNZ
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #FossilFuels
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #FossilFuels
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This is what happens when you cut “back office staff” right?
#NZpol
Absolutely unacceptable given rising unemployment overall + losing plane after plane of good people offshore!
PSA's Fleur Fitzsimons:
"These figures show that delays in recruitment are a deliberate cost-saving tactic, driven by the government's failure to fund the health system properly."
Absolutely unacceptable given rising unemployment overall + losing plane after plane of good people offshore!
PSA's Fleur Fitzsimons:
"These figures show that delays in recruitment are a deliberate cost-saving tactic, driven by the government's failure to fund the health system properly."
Wellington Hospitals waiting up to six months for Health NZ approval to recruit
Data obtained under the Official Information Act shows 219 recruitment requests took more than two months to be approved, 91 waited more than 20 weeks, and 45 roles applied for in March were still vac...
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This is what happens when you cut “back office staff” right?
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Two years. One Government. A full-blown War on Nature. They’ve:
• Legalised killing kiwi
• Polluted our rivers by gutting freshwater rules
• Raised fish catch limits
• Reopened the door to oil drilling
• Welcomed new coal mining like it’s the 1800s
And so much more.
Art by @yeehawtheboys
• Legalised killing kiwi
• Polluted our rivers by gutting freshwater rules
• Raised fish catch limits
• Reopened the door to oil drilling
• Welcomed new coal mining like it’s the 1800s
And so much more.
Art by @yeehawtheboys
November 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Two years. One Government. A full-blown War on Nature. They’ve:
• Legalised killing kiwi
• Polluted our rivers by gutting freshwater rules
• Raised fish catch limits
• Reopened the door to oil drilling
• Welcomed new coal mining like it’s the 1800s
And so much more.
Art by @yeehawtheboys
• Legalised killing kiwi
• Polluted our rivers by gutting freshwater rules
• Raised fish catch limits
• Reopened the door to oil drilling
• Welcomed new coal mining like it’s the 1800s
And so much more.
Art by @yeehawtheboys
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On the lowering of the Clean Car Standard, right after COP30.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
On the lowering of the Clean Car Standard, right after COP30.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
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If one more general lane wont fix it, nor will wide general lanes!
Time to narrow those urban lanes and restore a human centric approach to our towns and cities!
Time to narrow those urban lanes and restore a human centric approach to our towns and cities!
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
If one more general lane wont fix it, nor will wide general lanes!
Time to narrow those urban lanes and restore a human centric approach to our towns and cities!
Time to narrow those urban lanes and restore a human centric approach to our towns and cities!
Yes solar adds resilience to the electricity system and keeps the lights on. During cyclone Gabrielle it was places with solar and batteries that still had power in Coromandel peninsula.
15,000 homes that could be one solar and 🔋 to help keep the lights on
Solar up take in Australia approaches 40%
In NZ it is a pathetic 5%
Australia doing the Mahi again
And trust me, I love our solar and 🔋. Power Bill reduced and power when the grid fails.
Solar up take in Australia approaches 40%
In NZ it is a pathetic 5%
Australia doing the Mahi again
And trust me, I love our solar and 🔋. Power Bill reduced and power when the grid fails.
"The state of emergency in Southland and Clutha will remain in place into next week.
Nearly 15,000 homes are still without power after severe weather downed trees and powerlines and shut down over 100 cellphone towers last week."
#nzpol #kikorangi
Nearly 15,000 homes are still without power after severe weather downed trees and powerlines and shut down over 100 cellphone towers last week."
#nzpol #kikorangi
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Yes solar adds resilience to the electricity system and keeps the lights on. During cyclone Gabrielle it was places with solar and batteries that still had power in Coromandel peninsula.
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Major arterial roads require more than just paint for safety. When cars collide with the concrete barriers separating cyclists from general traffic, it indicates that these barriers are fulfilling their purpose. It also raises concerns about drivers who may not be fit to hold a license,
Enough.
Awesome to see this billboard up in Vancouver.
Was really incredible to work with the people at @visionzerovancouver.ca to bring this to life.
Awesome to see this billboard up in Vancouver.
Was really incredible to work with the people at @visionzerovancouver.ca to bring this to life.
October 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Major arterial roads require more than just paint for safety. When cars collide with the concrete barriers separating cyclists from general traffic, it indicates that these barriers are fulfilling their purpose. It also raises concerns about drivers who may not be fit to hold a license,
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Members at the #IUCNCongress have adopted Motion 032, calling for a transition away from destructive fishing practices on seamounts in international waters by the end of 2026 👏
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Members at the #IUCNCongress have adopted Motion 032, calling for a transition away from destructive fishing practices on seamounts in international waters by the end of 2026 👏
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My analysis: The Government’s methane announcement is the policy equivalent of a steaming cowpat on cross-partisan climate consensus and international efforts to tackle the crisis.
The headline effect of a new, weaker climate target is a warmer, more dangerous world.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
The headline effect of a new, weaker climate target is a warmer, more dangerous world.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
Farmers off the hook on climate means rest of us pick up the slack
Comment: The Government's methane announcement is the policy equivalent of a steaming cowpat on cross-partisan climate consensus.
newsroom.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
My analysis: The Government’s methane announcement is the policy equivalent of a steaming cowpat on cross-partisan climate consensus and international efforts to tackle the crisis.
The headline effect of a new, weaker climate target is a warmer, more dangerous world.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
The headline effect of a new, weaker climate target is a warmer, more dangerous world.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
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Two motions at #IUCNcongress could mark a turning point for deep-sea protection.
Motions 032 & 035 call for real action to safeguard vulnerable ecosystems & deliver on decades of global promises.
Read insights from Cymie Payne & Matthew Gianni: https://deep-sea-conservation.org/?p=4244
#IUCN2025
Motions 032 & 035 call for real action to safeguard vulnerable ecosystems & deliver on decades of global promises.
Read insights from Cymie Payne & Matthew Gianni: https://deep-sea-conservation.org/?p=4244
#IUCN2025
October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Two motions at #IUCNcongress could mark a turning point for deep-sea protection.
Motions 032 & 035 call for real action to safeguard vulnerable ecosystems & deliver on decades of global promises.
Read insights from Cymie Payne & Matthew Gianni: https://deep-sea-conservation.org/?p=4244
#IUCN2025
Motions 032 & 035 call for real action to safeguard vulnerable ecosystems & deliver on decades of global promises.
Read insights from Cymie Payne & Matthew Gianni: https://deep-sea-conservation.org/?p=4244
#IUCN2025
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$200m would give you ~18,000 rooftop solar installations with a peak of ~5kW each.
That would total ~90MW peak generation. All without ONGOING fuel cost!
It would save in hydro during the day - acting similar to pumped hydro.
This is uneconomical and a waste of tax money!
#nzpol
That would total ~90MW peak generation. All without ONGOING fuel cost!
It would save in hydro during the day - acting similar to pumped hydro.
This is uneconomical and a waste of tax money!
#nzpol
October 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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My cartoon in today’s The Post, The Press and Waikato Times www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Jane lived by her ideals. She was a tireless advocate for the natural world. Now the baton’s been passed onto us & the younger generation. Thank u for your continuous championing for those without a voice
Jane lived by her ideals. She was a tireless advocate for the natural world. Now the baton’s been passed onto us & the younger generation. Thank u for your continuous championing for those without a voice
October 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
My cartoon in today’s The Post, The Press and Waikato Times www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Jane lived by her ideals. She was a tireless advocate for the natural world. Now the baton’s been passed onto us & the younger generation. Thank u for your continuous championing for those without a voice
Jane lived by her ideals. She was a tireless advocate for the natural world. Now the baton’s been passed onto us & the younger generation. Thank u for your continuous championing for those without a voice
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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...
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
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...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/30/g...
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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
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...
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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
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...
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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
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.