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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
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

www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
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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greenpeace.org.nz
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

www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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.
www.1news.co.nz
September 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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zacklabe.com
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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@wildernessaus.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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nickofnz.bsky.social
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

www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
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...
Correspondence
www.fasttrack.govt.nz
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
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greenpeace.org.nz
Fresh water is under threat - and we need your help to defend it!

Join one of our online info sessions to find out more about our local election campaign to protect lakes, rivers, and drinking water.

RSVP now - links in thread!
#waterislife
August 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
econz.bsky.social
Current Government has hollowed out commitments to the Zero Carbon Act and climate action. ""The Data collated by RNZ shows that since it came to power in 2023, the coalition government has repealed, defunded, or delayed dozens of climate initiatives"
www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/570...
How Jacinda Ardern’s ‘groundbreaking’ climate law has become ‘a shell’
The Zero Carbon Act promised to lock climate ambition into law. But with key policies repealed, delayed or watered down, the once 'world-leading' legislation has become a husk of its former self.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
econz.bsky.social
Govt is allowing pollution of our rivers by amending the RMA to waive consent requirements. This is another backward step by this Govt to undermine environmental standards. Minister Bishop & others are stacking up pollution for future Govts & future generations to clean up. #pollutioncoststhefuture
August 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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deepseaconserve.bsky.social
Global DNA analysis shows deep-sea brittle star species are widely connected across ocean basins, in contrast with assumptions that the deep-sea is a fragmented, isolated environment.

There is still so much we have to learn about the deep sea. #DefendTheDeep buff.ly/Ik2brAN
Five arms, no heart and a global family: what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars
Deep-sea creatures from Iceland to Tasmania are more closely related than anybody realised.
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August 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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nature.com
This surprisingly relaxing footage is from SIX MILES under the ocean – and it’s the deepest ecosystem yet discovered
July 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
econz.bsky.social
Govt doesn't have a plan A for energy. NZ doesn't need fossil gas it needs a clear strategy to transition away from fossil fuels. Renewables and batteries are cheaper. Fossil fuels run out & for the climate & the oceans we can't keep burning them. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Why drilling for fossil fuels is not expected to fix our energy crisis
The government is touting oil and gas exploration as the answer. But there are grave doubts it will work.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM