Conservation
The Green Party recognises that our quality of life is underpinned by the health of our unique ecosystems - from mountain tops to seashore, braided river to ocean floor. Ecosystems and species, including ourselves, form an intricate, interconnected web of life which is a treasure in its own right. The web of life contributes to the food we eat and materials we use, the quality of our water and soils, the moderation of climate, and ultimately the ability of our environment to support all life.
What's New
Water allocation debate welcomed
27 Aug 2008The Green Party is welcoming the debate opened by a NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development report which calls on the Government to implement a water trading system.
But the party is warning there are potential "fish hooks" in the scheme.
Save the Whitebait (fritter)
14 Aug 2008On the eve of the whitebait season, the Green Party is calling on farmers, councils and the Government to protect whitebait habitat from the impacts of livestock and industry.
Protect the Mokihinui River
13 Aug 2008
Our native freshwater fish are threatened by over fishing and habitat destruction from pollution, obstruction and development. Hydro dams cause enormous damage to the habitat of our native fish, most of which migrate up and down rivers as part of their breeding cycle. The Mokihinui River has been identified as one of New Zealand's most valuable wild rivers. That is why we want to stop Meridian Energy from building an 85m dam on the Mokihinui River in Buller.
Tuna Petition
The House of Representatives must take urgent measures to halt the exploitation of the Pacific region’s tuna fisheries. This includes actively supporting the establishment of marine reserves in the international waters of the Pacific and taking a prominent role in the protection of the Pacific’s tuna fisheries.
Council lacks courage to save Tukituki
05 Aug 2008The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council appears to be all talk when it comes to making the Tukituki River anything other than an insipid agricultural drain, says Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman.
Conservation Links
Forest and Bird - The Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand is New Zealand’s largest national conservation organisation.
The Indonesian Forum for Environment (WALHI - Friends of the Earth Indonesia) Sandmining campaign
Wise Coastal Practices for Sustainable Human Development Forum: Seeking alternatives to beach sand mining
Seafriends: Mining the sea sand
Minding or Mining Our Beaches?
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