Environment Press Releases, New Zealand

Recycling Week 2026 Builds Momentum

Recycling Week 2026 (19–25 October) has nearly 500 organisations already registered, highlighting the continued growth of New Zealand’s largest waste minimisation and recycling education campaign.

Cluck Above the Rest: The Chook Tree Takes Top Tree Title

North Otago’s beloved Chook Tree has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Tree of the Year New Zealand. Chosen by public vote from a shortlist of six finalists, the quirky, chicken-shaped macrocarpa captured the nation’s imagination and topped this year’s record-breaking poll.

Recycling Week 2025: Identify Opportunities and Lead the Change

Recycling Week 2025 (20–26 October) is New Zealand’s largest waste minimisation and recycling education campaign. This year’s theme, “Identify Opportunities,” empowers businesses, schools, and councils to reduce waste, improve recycling habits, and take action toward a more sustainable New Zealand. Free resources available for all registered participants.

Local Tree Icon – A Finalist for Tree of the Year NZ 2025

One week into voting for New Zealand’s 2025 Tree of the Year, and the competition is already taking root in the hearts of Kiwis nationwide and abroad. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a celebration of the iconic trees that shape our landscapes, memories, and communities.

Voting Opens for 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year

Tree of the Year NZ 2025 launches this week, inviting the public to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of six remarkable trees across the country. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a celebration of the iconic trees that shape our landscapes, memories, and communities.

Green Geeks on a Mission

Computer Help NZ rolls out the fourth of 31 eco projects to slash carbon emissions.

A Challenge to Energy Minister Simeon Brown

The liquidation of SolarZero looms over New Zealand’s solar energy landscape. Equity Solar Brokers, a leading solar broker, is raising the alarm on the implications of this development in our advancing solar industry. We believe this is a wake-up call for consumers and policy makers alike, highlighting the urgent need for a sustainable, long term plan to help develop New Zealand’s residential solar sector.

New Zealand Government refuses NGO calls to back end to secret WCPFC Compliance Processes

The New Zealand Government has officially responded to a letter from NGO Accountability.Fish demanding the participation of observers in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) compliance processes and to end the practice of conducting key meetings behind closed doors.

Hiberna Modular: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Building

Hiberna Modular, a local pioneer in sustainable building solutions, is proud to announce the release of its Embodied Carbon Assessment Report, solidifying its commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation in the construction industry.

Pyro Fires to Offset 100% of the CO2 Emitted by Their Ultra Low Emission Wood Burners

In a first for the wood heating industry, Kiwis and Aussies will be able to heat their homes with a zero-carbon footprint. New Zealand manufacturer, Pyro Fires, will offset 100% of the carbon emissions that each of their eco-friendly wood burning fireplaces will emit during its lifetime.

Urban Care Slowly Adapts to Greener Business Solution

“The need for sustainable and greener solutions for our business is vital to improve the environmental state of our planet. Implementation of these new practices must be done right away.”, says Sam Bhandari, CEO of Urban Care.

Stella Beauty uses Eco-Friendly Courier Bags

Stella Beauty uses corn starch resin courier bags, paper labels and sugar-based seals. That means our packaging is 100% compostable!

Good Pantry – Fuelling your Health and a Sustainable future

A new business start-up with a focus on sustainable food choices in the form of superfoods. Created by three Kiwi friends on a mission to provide New Zealand with sustainable superfoods, GOOD PANTRY is the answer to eating for your future and good health, today. Good Pantry superfoods have a low impact on the worlds resources, combined with an impressive nutritional profile.

1080 Protects Vulnerable Native Species

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says successful breeding results for several of our most vulnerable native birds come as a result of using 1080 to kill predators.

Environmental Educational Expo at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Many wonderful activities await Auckland families at this evironmental educational expo on 1st April 2017: hang out with your favourite Sticky TV presenters; navigate a bush walk to discover native bugs with Rudd Kleinpaste; plant seedlings in recycled materials; learn how to use left-over food; match packaged food to raw food; blend a smoothie with bicycle power; watch cooking demonstrations; support cultural performances; attend a recycled fashion show and learn all about what’s in your backyard at Eye on Nature.