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Why I was arrested for Greenpeace

A Northland builder gets arrested More …

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Why aren't we generating our own energy?

Charmaine Watts, chair of Refit-NZ, explains how 'feed-in tariffs' could help everyone profit from producing their own electricity More …

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Is sustainability a moral issue?

We’re all trying to be ‘good’ consumers, but real sustainability is much more complex, says Joanna Lewin More …

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What are the government's plans for the environment?

Minister for the Environment Nick Smith answers this issue's tough question. More …

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Are we giving up on poverty?

The Millennium Development Goals were a promise to end poverty in the developing world. Why is New Zealand falling behind in its commitment? More …

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What's really wrong with the economy?

Damon Birchfield believes our current economic system is broken—and it's a much bigger issue than a few collapsing banks. More …

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Who's got the power?

Nandor Tanczos, Member of Parliament for nine years, tells us why he entered politics, why he left and how we can make a difference More …

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Does being green make you happy?

Niki Harré, senior psychology lecturer, believes so. In the first of our Green Room discussions, she tells us why integrity matters. More …

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