High Court backs challenge to crayfish catch

In February 2025, New Zealand’s High Court ruled on a challenge to the former Oceans and Fisheries Minister over his legal obligation to support marine sustainability. The Environmental Law Initiative (ELI), in coalition with local hapū Ngāti Hau and Ngāti Kaharau,...

Opinion: NZ has a lot to lose from a polluted orbit

Article by Thomas Dowling in Newsroom “The number of satellites and other objects sent into Earth’s orbit is increasing like never before. Before space ends up awash with debris like the ocean, scientists are calling for global agreements to protect orbital...

Earth Observation Lab opens

Data from environmental observations is a powerful tool that has often been locked behind technical and access barriers. Earth Observation Laboratory Aotearoa launched this month, supported by Ngā Ara Whetū, and Te Pūnaha Ātea – Space Institute, and...