Climate
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
John Flux - Lifelong ecologist
Internationally respected New Zealand ecologist John Flux has spent his life studying hares, starlings, and even his own cats. His study of starlings in Belmont Regional Park, near Wellington, has… Audio
Do all animals get goosebumps?
On this week's science adventure, Nanogirl and some friends find out what goosebumps are and whether all animals get them - especially animals that live in very, very, very cold places. Video, Audio
Fijian family continues fight to sue EU over climate
A Fijian family has told RNZ Pacific they are planning to appeal after what's being seen as a landmark case against the EU's climate targets was dismissed last month.
Is climate change really so scary?
According to a Melbourne-based think tank, climate change is very scary and depressing. However Metro's Digital Editor Tess Nichol has been trying to look for the positives. Audio
