Podcasts
“Shock Decision: Committee Suggests Disbanding Environment Ministry Amid Strong Public Pushback”
A major shake-up is on the horizon for New Zealand’s environmental oversight. The Environment Select Committee has suggested disbanding the ... Read more
Experts Warn: Climate Change Is No Longer Hypothetical—It’s Our New Reality
A recent report is ringing alarm bells about climate change and its massive impact on New Zealand. Climate researchers say ... Read more
Urgent Action Required: Climate Change Commission Reveals Alarming Risks in Latest Report
Communities must act fast on how to handle the costs of adapting to climate change. A recent report from the ... Read more
Urgent Action Needed: Climate Change Commission Unveils Key Report on Escalating Risks
A recent report emphasizes that swift and effective measures are crucial for communities to finance climate change adaptation. The Climate ... Read more
How Unpredictable Weather at Palmerston North’s Wildbase Hospital is Saving Displaced Seabirds
An injured albatross, one of three affected by a storm in the lower North Island, was recently released off Napier’s ... Read more
Trailblazing Women Make History: All-Female Team Wins Prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize
In a historic first, the Goldman Environmental Prize, often called the “Green Nobel,” recognized only women as its 2026 winners. ... Read more
Urgent Reform Needed: Climate Change Commission Alerts on Potential Failure of New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme
The Climate Change Commission has raised serious concerns about New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). In its recent annual report, ... Read more
Facing a Storm Every Eight Days: Why Our Nation’s Leading Insurer Urges a Systemic Response
A storm hit New Zealand on average every eight days last year, leading to a sharp rise in insurance claims. ... Read more
Record-Breaking Winter: Arctic Sea Ice Hits All-Time Low – What It Means for Our Planet
Arctic sea ice has just hit its lowest recorded level, matching last year’s all-time low, according to the National Snow ... Read more

