Russel Norman
Lawsuits against oil companies
Communities in Colorado haved filed a law suit against the oil companies Exxon and Suncor for knowingly fuelling climate change. Russel Norman of Greenpeace talks about whether legal action will… Audio
Oil, gas exploration to end, but govt could do more - Norman
The government is pulling the plug on new offshore oil and gas exploration. It's announced there will be no new permits offered by the government in the annual Block Offer - except onshore in Taranaki… Audio
Protest groups welcome expansion of inquiry
Two groups who claim they were spied on by security firm Thompson and Clark are welcoming the expansion of an inquiry, covering not one but two government agencies. Earlier this month the State… Audio
'Oil companies need to be history' - Russel Norman
The Prime Minister's pledge not to grant new mining permits on conservation land leaves the door open for oil and gas exploration on land not controlled by the Department of Conservation. Jacinda… Video, Audio
Prime Minister to consider new mining permits
A West Coast mayor says it's a relief to hear the coalition government will consider new oil, gas and mining permits, but he says it's alarming that conservation land remains off limits. Audio
Ministry for Primary Industries dismantled under new govt
The Ministry for Primary Industries is being dismantled. The new Labour-led government is splitting it up into three parts covering forestry, fisheries and agriculture. Labour MP Stuart Nash will be… Audio
What will new govt do for environment?
The establishment of a Zero Carbon Act and significant increases in funding to the Department of Conservation are some of the environmentally-focused policies promised by the new government. There's… Audio
Political Panel talks election results
Politicians will be returning to Wellington today with no clear result out of Saturday's general election. Former Greens co-leader Russel Norman, former Labour MP Clayton Cosgrove and PR consultant… Audio
Former Greens co-leader Russel Norman
The former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman. Audio
Greens ran ‘solid campaign’ despite ‘disaster’ - Russel Norman
Former Green party leader Russel Norman says the Greens made a "terrible mistake" ahead of the election with its management of Metiria Turei's admission of benefit fraud, but they ran a solid campaign… Video, Audio
Greenpeace goes to court over surveillance, alleges links to govt
Greenpeace is hoping a court case will help protect the privacy of its staff and volunteers after confirmation they were spied on. Its director Dr Russel Norman joins us. Audio
Environmental groups fear result of funding boost
Environmental groups fear extra funding to cope with growing numbers of tourists will be bad for the country's national parks. Audio
Insight: Will Cameras End Commercial Fish Dumping?
Conan Young looks at what is and isn't being done to reduce fish dumping in our waters Audio
Advertising watchdog backs Greenpeace' controversial video
The advertising watchdog has found in favour of Greenpeace after complaints were made that its adverts blamed the dairy industry for water pollution. Russel Norman, the Executive Director of… Audio
Mining drags on growing economy
New Zealand's mining sector continues to struggle despite the economy being one of the fastest growing in the developed world. Audio
Greenpeace calls for independent review of fish quotas
Greenpeace director Russel Norman says commercial fish dumping is systemic and calls for an independent review of the fish quota system. Audio
MPI Invesitgators: Lack of action leads to over-fishing
Leaked Ministry for Primary Industries reports show officials believe that MPI's failure to prosecute skippers is contributing to over-fishing and illegal dumping. Audio
Greenpeace rejects foreign trust link
In Parliament yesterday, the Prime Minister John Key went on the front foot over the Panama Papers, armed with the IRD's initial analysis of the documents. Audio
Greenpeace defends against criticism it supports polar bear hunting
Greenpeace is denying claims it's endorsing polar bear hunting in the Arctic. Audio
