Climate
Is a climate change emergency declaration just lip service?
Auckland Council has joined five other New Zealand local bodies to declare a climate change emergency - but is this just lip service being paid in election year?
AudioOne month on:The Wellington man's daily climate change protest
Today, for the 33rd day in a row, a Wellington-based CEO will sit outside parliament, holding a placard calling on the government to declare a climate change emergency. We first spoke to Ollie… Video, Audio
Dr Roger Tyers: The no-fly return trip from Beijing to Southampton
Climate researcher Dr Roger Tyers is on his no-fly return trip from China to the U.K. Audio
Climate scientist warns of 'mayhem' amid growing emissions
If the world continues to emit greenhouse gasses it will lock in a further 3C of global warming and 10m of sea level rise, a world renowned New Zealand climate scientist warns.
Does a council declaring climate emergency mean anything?
Declaring a climate emergency might be difficult to explain thoroughly, but it actually makes a lot of sense, Greg Roughan writes.
Climate emergencies: Council 'totally unprepared' for declaration
While Auckland City Council has become the latest to declare a climate emergency, four councils who have already made similar declarations are grappling with how to turn words into action.
Video: Worker shortage may bury govt's billion-trees plan
Checkpoint - With contractors reporting up to 80 percent worker absenteeism, there are concerns over the government's plan to plant a billion trees by 2028. Lisa Owen gave it a try. Audio
South Island communities preparing for Alpine Fault quake
An earthquake felt across the lower South Island over the weekend has reignited calls to prepare for the big Alpine Fault quake. As Logan Church reports, communities are coming up with creative ways… Video, Audio
Climate emergency: who will be next?
Auckland Council is the latest to declare a climate emergency. But other councils aren't as convinced of the need, including Thames Coromandel District Council. Audio
Phil Goff says no action on climate will cost more
Auckland Council has declared a climate emergency. Mayor Phil Goff knows taking action is going to cost, but says doing nothing will be even more expensive. Audio
Auckland mayor discusses climate change emergency
Activists are hoping the Auckland Council will make real significant change after it voted yesterday to declare a climate change emergency.
All councillors supported the declaration. But several said… Audio
Auckland Council challenged to walk the talk on climate change
Climate change campaigners are challenging Auckland Council to walk the talk on the climate emergency declaration it made on Tuesday.
While the declaration carries no legal weight, climate groups… Audio
A Climate Emergency
The Auckland Council has voted to declare a climate change emergency. Audio
NZDF $20bn upgrade: Climate change at centre of changes
The Defence Force is set to upgrade nearly every major item under its latest Capability Plan, much of which is driven by the effects of climate change on the South Pacific.
Phil Goff: ‘We have an obligation to act’
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the council has an obligation to act on climate change, and it would have been reckless and irresponsible to not declare a climate emergency. He told Lisa Owen the… Video, Audio
Auckland Council declares climate emergency
Auckland Council has become the latest to declare a climate emergency - joining Nelson, Canterbury and dozens of other cities around the world. Mayor Phil Goff says failing to acknowledge climate… Audio
Hawke's Bay to declare climate emergency
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is the latest local body to consider declaring a climate change emergency.
Taking climate change seriously without being alarmist
Practical action rather than symbolic statements is what's needed to tackle the climate crisis, Prof Bronwyn Hayward says. Audio
Traditional practices 'key to boosting Pacific fish stocks'
Traditional marine conservation practices in the Pacific could be key to more successful commercial practices.
Climate crisis knowledge shared between Tonga and Otago
Staff from New Zealand's Otago Museum will take their message on the climate crisis to the Pacific - starting with a visit to Tonga this week, Fiji next month and Samoa in September. Audio
