Helen Clark

Sep 23, 2024 | ipsnews.net | Helen Clark

Climate Action, Climate Change, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion It Is Time to Save The Deep Sea Credit: Greenpeace International NEW YORK, Sep 23 2024 (IPS) - This week’s United Nations General Assembly marks nearly 20 years since the body first resolved to restrict bottom trawling on the world’s seamounts, submarine mountains that rise thousands of feet above the sea floor and comprise some of the most biologically...

Jul 17, 2024 | scoop.co.nz | Helen Clark

The quick action of alodge owner in a village near two national parks is beingpraised after he spotted a biosecurity threat left behind bysome of his guests. Andrew Dewing discovered acollection of freshwater gold clams - Corbicula fluminea –when he was inspecting the room of departing guests at hislodge in the central North Island village ofŌwhango. The village is close to both the Whanganuiand Tongariro National Parks, and a departure point forpeople travelling the Whanganui River.

Jul 17, 2024 | scoop.co.nz | Helen Clark

Federated Farmers is backing a members’ bill aimed atstopping regional councils from factoring in the negativeeffects of climate change in consenting decisions. ActParty MP Mark Cameron, who submitted the bill, saidcouncils’ efforts against climate change were“hopeless” and creating a “productivitycrisis”. Gisborne District Council has created aclimate change roadmap to 2050, which guides how the councilwill reduce emissions and respond to climate change in theregion.

Jul 17, 2024 | scoop.co.nz | Helen Clark

An Auckland commuter is frustrated at not knowing whenthe next train will arrive, after vandals hit the electronicdisplay board at Glen Eden station twice in twodays. West Aucklander Kevin O'Carroll said the displayboard has been missing from the train station for more thanfour months. An electronic display board providespassengers with real-time information about train schedules,routes, delays, and other important information. "Itwas there one day, gone the next," O'Carroll said.

Jul 17, 2024 | scoop.co.nz | Helen Clark

The neighbour who mowed a former Rotorua reserve set tobe used for housing says it is a shame to see the“godsend” go – but “progress isprogress”. Geoff Bracken has fond memories of takingcare of the Clayton Rd land over the 12 years he has livednext door. Rotorua Lakes Council declared it surplusland in 1982, and two years later revoked its status as areserve. It sat vacant for decades, occasionally usedfor grazing, and in 2022 the council decided to seek apartner to develop it.