News and submissions
ELI & Ngāti Kaharau me Ngāti Hau challenge crayfish catch limit set by Minister in High Court
In August, ELI challenged the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Total Allowable Catch decision for crayfish in Northland in the Wellington High Court.
The Government’s proposed emissions reduction plan needs major help. Here’s 12 ways to improve it.
The Government’s choices outlined in its proposed Emissions Reduction Plan would needlessly delay our transition towards a cleaner, healthier environment, society and economy.
Govt lacks clear rationale for weakening water pollution protections
In August, Minister for Agriculture Todd McClay announced the Government wants to urgently make ‘clarifying’ changes to section 107 of the RMA. In ELI’s view, the change is not about clarification, but really about weakening environmental protections.
ELI challenges government inaction on levy collection from fishing industry
ELI has filed legal proceedings against the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries and the Director General of MPI, challenging decisions related to the amount of levies collected from the fishing industry.
ECan’s appeal of the ALIL consent case
ECan is appealing ELI’s High Court win on the ALIL consent case.
ELI challenges another Mt Messenger bypass decision
ELI has amended its statement of claim in the Mt Messenger case.
ELI seeks High Court declaration that Z Energy has misled New Zealanders
ELI is partnering with Consumer NZ and Lawyers for Climate Action NZ Inc to seek declarations from the High Court that Z Energy has misled New Zealanders with its public messaging.
ELI submits on the proposed Waikato Regional Coastal Plan
ELI has made a submission on the proposed Waikato Regional Coastal Plan.
ELI takes first step on reassessment of glyphosate
A reassessment of glyphosate using the most up-to-date independent science is long overdue. We have taken the first step towards a reassessment by applying to EPA to determine whether legal grounds exist for a reassessment.