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West Auckland site gets zero-waste upgrade, turning trash into community resource

The revamped West Auckland facility includes a community-run store, a construction recovery hub, and space for education, all designed to reduce landfill waste and support circular living.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 18 Jun

Environment •

Vanuatu

Vanuatu leads charge for world’s largest Indigenous-led marine reserve at UN summit

The initiative will cover over six million square kilometres and aims to protect ocean biodiversity.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 17 Jun

Environment •

Fiji

UN Oceans Summit: Fiji mobilising resources to protect vital marine ecosystems, says govt

As the Pacific grapples with inequities in financing ocean conservation, leaders unite to advocate for more robust international support and ensure the health of the world’s oceans.

Elenoa TuragaiviuFri, 13 Jun

Environment •

Fiji

Flood-proof gardens feed and empower communities in Fiji

Raised garden beds are offering food security and climate protection to flood-prone communities, with women leading the charge.

Khalia StrongTue, 10 Jun

Environment •

Aotearoa New Zealand

North Island set for severe thunderstorms, flash floods: MetService

Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island and western Waikato.

RNZTue, 10 Jun

Environment •

Fiji

Pacific tourism leaders commit to eradicating single-use plastics

Industry stakeholders have approved a toolkit for governments and businesses, calling for sustainable and regenerative tourism.

Andre Fa'aosoWed, 28 May

Environment

UN raises alarm over Japanese nuclear wastewater discharge into the Pacific Ocean

Following a complaint from civil society groups, the United Nations Human Rights Council warns Japan of major environmental and public health risks.

Christine RovoiTue, 20 May

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Hawaii •

Tuvalu

40 years on: Reflecting on Rainbow Warrior’s legacy, fight against nuclear colonialism

A new edition of David Robie’s Eyes of Fire honours the ship's final mission and the resilience of those affected by decades of radioactive fallout.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 20 May

Environment •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Vanuatu

Will our kids survive the heat? Report paints grim picture if global warming left unchecked

Save The Children says 58 million children could avoid extreme climate disasters if global warming is capped at 1.5 degrees.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 14 May

Environment

From mattresses to marijuana: Auckland’s illegal dumping grows

With more than 1300 reports a month, the reckless dumping of waste is costing Auckland millions of dollars, as it continues to pile up in remote areas.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterFri, 09 May

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