News and submissions
New mapping shows wetland loss continues, with conversion to pasture the leading cause
A new report commissioned by ELI shows that Wetlands in Aotearoa continue to be converted into farmland, forestry and other modified land uses, despite strengthened national protections introduced in 2020.
Calling for urgent action to stop mammal deaths in marine mammal sanctuaries
We’re calling for urgent action to stop mammal deaths in marine mammal sanctuaries.
Calling on Ministers to use their powers to protect leatherback turtles
We’re calling on the government to take immediate action to prevent fishing-related deaths of critically endangered West Pacific leatherback turtle in New Zealand waters.
Calling on Ministers to use their powers to protect hoiho
Hoiho are in serious trouble, especially the mainland population, which is in rapid decline and at risk of extinction. We’ve written to Ministers calling for urgent action to protect hoiho.