Nick Young
@nickofnz.bsky.social
Co-Head of Communications & Story at Greenpeace International. Settler in so-called New Zealand. West Aucklander. Oppose Ford Rangers.
It’s hard not to believe that Luxon’s move to dump regional councils isn’t just another way to remove obstacles to rampant corporate profit making at our expense.
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
It’s hard not to believe that Luxon’s move to dump regional councils isn’t just another way to remove obstacles to rampant corporate profit making at our expense.
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
BREAKING
It's been revealed that fossil fuel companies were given privileged, insider access to confidential drafts of legislation during a two-year campaign to weaken New Zealand's oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban.
It's been revealed that fossil fuel companies were given privileged, insider access to confidential drafts of legislation during a two-year campaign to weaken New Zealand's oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban.
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
BREAKING
It's been revealed that fossil fuel companies were given privileged, insider access to confidential drafts of legislation during a two-year campaign to weaken New Zealand's oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban.
It's been revealed that fossil fuel companies were given privileged, insider access to confidential drafts of legislation during a two-year campaign to weaken New Zealand's oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban.
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PRESS RELEASE: Darfield water supplies above nitrate contamination reproductive risk levels www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
Darfield water supplies above nitrate contamination reproductive risk levels - Greenpeace Aotearoa
“Absolutely unacceptable”. That’s Greenpeace’s reaction to water testing results today which revealed more Canterbury public water supplies are contaminated with nitrate at levels above those associat...
www.greenpeace.org
November 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Darfield water supplies above nitrate contamination reproductive risk levels www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
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It is understood reforms to be announced today will mean the dissolving of regional councils, and the first steps could be within this current three-year council term.
End of regional councils tipped in local government reforms
It is understood reforms to be announced today will mean the dissolving of regional councils, and the first steps could be within this current three-year council term.
dlvr.it
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It is understood reforms to be announced today will mean the dissolving of regional councils, and the first steps could be within this current three-year council term.
This is what the Climate Crisis looks like.
Tehran is going to be evacuated because it is running out of water due to pressure from climate change.
Where next?
We HAVE to eliminate fossil fuels.
Tehran is going to be evacuated because it is running out of water due to pressure from climate change.
Where next?
We HAVE to eliminate fossil fuels.
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This is what the Climate Crisis looks like.
Tehran is going to be evacuated because it is running out of water due to pressure from climate change.
Where next?
We HAVE to eliminate fossil fuels.
Tehran is going to be evacuated because it is running out of water due to pressure from climate change.
Where next?
We HAVE to eliminate fossil fuels.
The #COP30 UN climate talks in Brazil ended with a limp whimper.
The final text has NO MENTION of the roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels.
There were also 1600 oil industry lobbyists there.
Coincidence?
We have to protect these meetings from the oil industry.
#ClimateChange
The final text has NO MENTION of the roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels.
There were also 1600 oil industry lobbyists there.
Coincidence?
We have to protect these meetings from the oil industry.
#ClimateChange
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The #COP30 UN climate talks in Brazil ended with a limp whimper.
The final text has NO MENTION of the roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels.
There were also 1600 oil industry lobbyists there.
Coincidence?
We have to protect these meetings from the oil industry.
#ClimateChange
The final text has NO MENTION of the roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels.
There were also 1600 oil industry lobbyists there.
Coincidence?
We have to protect these meetings from the oil industry.
#ClimateChange
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As #COP30 winds down amid difficulties over a transition away from fossil fuels and climate finance, the G20 summit in Johannesburg must urgently ramp up plans to cut emissions and make progress on global tax reform act.gp/4peUauh
#FairShare #TaxTheSuperRich
#FairShare #TaxTheSuperRich
G20 must step up action to cut emissions and lead on wealth tax, climate justice – Greenpeace - Greenpeace International
Greenpeace has called on the G20 to ramp up their plans to cut emissions and make progress on global tax reform by taxing the super-rich to unlock public finance for climate mitigation, adaptation and...
act.gp
November 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As #COP30 winds down amid difficulties over a transition away from fossil fuels and climate finance, the G20 summit in Johannesburg must urgently ramp up plans to cut emissions and make progress on global tax reform act.gp/4peUauh
#FairShare #TaxTheSuperRich
#FairShare #TaxTheSuperRich
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I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...
This is shocking.
Greenpeace testing has revealed that even drinking water supplied to Glenavy residents BY THE DISTRICT COUNCIL is contaminated with nitrate at levels associated with increased reproductive risks.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Greenpeace testing has revealed that even drinking water supplied to Glenavy residents BY THE DISTRICT COUNCIL is contaminated with nitrate at levels associated with increased reproductive risks.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Council-supplied tank water in Waimate District at reproductive risk levels - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Tank water supplied to Glenavy residents by the district council is contaminated with nitrate at levels linked to reproductive risk.
www.greenpeace.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This is shocking.
Greenpeace testing has revealed that even drinking water supplied to Glenavy residents BY THE DISTRICT COUNCIL is contaminated with nitrate at levels associated with increased reproductive risks.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Greenpeace testing has revealed that even drinking water supplied to Glenavy residents BY THE DISTRICT COUNCIL is contaminated with nitrate at levels associated with increased reproductive risks.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Incredible incompetence.
Confusion reigns as climate minister appears unaware of own announcement newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
Confusion reigns as climate minister appears unaware of own announcement newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
Confusion reigns as climate minister appears unaware of own announcement
The Govt says it rejected the Climate Change Commission's advice a month ago, but the commission says it hasn't heard anything from the Govt.
newsroom.co.nz
November 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Incredible incompetence.
Confusion reigns as climate minister appears unaware of own announcement newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
Confusion reigns as climate minister appears unaware of own announcement newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
World Fisheries Day:
Championing the communities who keep our oceans alive www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Championing the communities who keep our oceans alive www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
World Fisheries Day: championing the communities who keep our oceans alive - Greenpeace International
Coastal communities' knowledge and sustainable practices are essential to conserving the ocean’s richness - an ocean we all depend on.
www.greenpeace.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
World Fisheries Day:
Championing the communities who keep our oceans alive www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Championing the communities who keep our oceans alive www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
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When the world feels overwhelming, look for the people dedicated to making things better! This is great. Toitū te Tiriti!! 💕
Amazing!
More than 1000 schools have now said they will continue giving effect to Te Tiriti, despite the government removing Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
#ToitūTeTiriti #nzpol
More than 1000 schools have now said they will continue giving effect to Te Tiriti, despite the government removing Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
#ToitūTeTiriti #nzpol
'Expression of kotahitanga': More than 1000 schools reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
It comes after the government removed Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/579646/expression-of-kotahitanga-more-than-1000-schools-reaffirm-commitment-to-te-tiriti-o-waitangi
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
When the world feels overwhelming, look for the people dedicated to making things better! This is great. Toitū te Tiriti!! 💕
Big Meat & Dairy's #COP30 greenwashing:
'Tropical Agriculture’ hides Amazon destruction www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
#TooManyCows #TooMuchInfluence
'Tropical Agriculture’ hides Amazon destruction www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
#TooManyCows #TooMuchInfluence
Big Ag’s COP30 greenwashing: ‘Tropical Agriculture’ hides Amazon destruction - Greenpeace International
at COP30, it's so urgent that governments see through Big Ag’s greenwash. We urgently need effective action that not just halts, but reverses deforestation. Only then can we really start repairing the...
www.greenpeace.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Big Meat & Dairy's #COP30 greenwashing:
'Tropical Agriculture’ hides Amazon destruction www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
#TooManyCows #TooMuchInfluence
'Tropical Agriculture’ hides Amazon destruction www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
#TooManyCows #TooMuchInfluence
Amazing!
More than 1000 schools have now said they will continue giving effect to Te Tiriti, despite the government removing Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
#ToitūTeTiriti #nzpol
More than 1000 schools have now said they will continue giving effect to Te Tiriti, despite the government removing Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
#ToitūTeTiriti #nzpol
'Expression of kotahitanga': More than 1000 schools reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
It comes after the government removed Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/579646/expression-of-kotahitanga-more-than-1000-schools-reaffirm-commitment-to-te-tiriti-o-waitangi
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Amazing!
More than 1000 schools have now said they will continue giving effect to Te Tiriti, despite the government removing Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
#ToitūTeTiriti #nzpol
More than 1000 schools have now said they will continue giving effect to Te Tiriti, despite the government removing Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
#ToitūTeTiriti #nzpol
Thankfully nobody was hurt in the fire at the #COP30 climate talks.
But now with reduced space, they could continue without the 1,600 Big Oil lobbyists that showed up?
The discussion on fossil fuel phaseout might be more fruitful.
But now with reduced space, they could continue without the 1,600 Big Oil lobbyists that showed up?
The discussion on fossil fuel phaseout might be more fruitful.
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Thankfully nobody was hurt in the fire at the #COP30 climate talks.
But now with reduced space, they could continue without the 1,600 Big Oil lobbyists that showed up?
The discussion on fossil fuel phaseout might be more fruitful.
But now with reduced space, they could continue without the 1,600 Big Oil lobbyists that showed up?
The discussion on fossil fuel phaseout might be more fruitful.
"The climate bill is due for polluters. Filipinos have paid enough"
It's time to make polluters pay.
It's time to end the fossil fuel industry.
#MakePollutersPay
www.context.news/climate-just...
It's time to make polluters pay.
It's time to end the fossil fuel industry.
#MakePollutersPay
www.context.news/climate-just...
The climate bill is due for polluters. Filipinos have paid enough | Context by TRF
After costly typhoons, Philippines politician Javi Benitez tells COP30 that fossil fuel companies owe climate reparations
www.context.news
November 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"The climate bill is due for polluters. Filipinos have paid enough"
It's time to make polluters pay.
It's time to end the fossil fuel industry.
#MakePollutersPay
www.context.news/climate-just...
It's time to make polluters pay.
It's time to end the fossil fuel industry.
#MakePollutersPay
www.context.news/climate-just...
We could soon see three massive changes as the climate careens toward climate tipping points: www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
#COP30 #ClimateChange
#COP30 #ClimateChange
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We could soon see three massive changes as the climate careens toward climate tipping points: www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
#COP30 #ClimateChange
#COP30 #ClimateChange
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From disappearing coral reefs to perma frost melting, these are the "tipping points" that could have enormous and lasting implications for humans, plants and animals on Earth #climateactionnow
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.
www.npr.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
From disappearing coral reefs to perma frost melting, these are the "tipping points" that could have enormous and lasting implications for humans, plants and animals on Earth #climateactionnow
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
PETITION: Stop the Fast Track petition.act.greenpeace.org.nz/fast-track-o... via @greenpeace.org.nz #nzpol
Sign the Fast Track Wrong Track open letter
An open letter of warning to any company using the fast track approvals process to dodge laws designed to protect people and nature.
petition.act.greenpeace.org.nz
November 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
PETITION: Stop the Fast Track petition.act.greenpeace.org.nz/fast-track-o... via @greenpeace.org.nz #nzpol
Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?
The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industry
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Why urban cycling infrastructure is really important (and why urban roading infrastructure is not)
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Why urban cycling infrastructure is really important (and why urban roading infrastructure is not)
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
Shane Jones is wrong says a Boston Consulting Group commissioned by NZ’s big energy companies.
No 'gas renaissance' in landmark report charting NZ's energy future newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/19/n... #nzpol
No 'gas renaissance' in landmark report charting NZ's energy future newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/19/n... #nzpol
No 'gas renaissance' in landmark report charting NZ's energy future
NZ is on track for a 98 percent renewable power system by 2030, a sweeping new report on the energy system has found.
newsroom.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Shane Jones is wrong says a Boston Consulting Group commissioned by NZ’s big energy companies.
No 'gas renaissance' in landmark report charting NZ's energy future newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/19/n... #nzpol
No 'gas renaissance' in landmark report charting NZ's energy future newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/19/n... #nzpol
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PRESS RELEASE: Gore nitrate testing results still reaching reproductive risk levels www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
Gore nitrate testing results still reaching reproductive risk levels - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Greenpeace Aotearoa is sounding the alarm over the nitrate level in Gore’s town supply, which has reached levels associated with reproductive risks.
www.greenpeace.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Gore nitrate testing results still reaching reproductive risk levels www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
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"If such small developing countries can do it, there’s no excuse that larger countries cannot play bigger roles. After all, they are the leaders of the world.”
Bhutan PM on leading the first carbon-negative nation: ‘The wellbeing of our people is at the centre of our agenda’
Exclusive: Tshering Tobgay says his country is doing ‘a lot more than our fair share’ on climate and west must step up ‘for the happiness of your people’
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"If such small developing countries can do it, there’s no excuse that larger countries cannot play bigger roles. After all, they are the leaders of the world.”