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Climate Justice, Parihaka, and Palestine
If you are here on our page to learn about climate justice and what we can do in Aotearoa, in this moment we can call for a free Palestine.
We urge the National Party to re-commit their support for thriving, sustainable, affordable cities
“New Zealand’s two major political parties are coming together to say an emphatic YES to housing in our backyards.” This is how Nicola Willis of th...
What if we just made art, not the climate crisis? Art Exhibition
Over the last months we've received wonderful art submissions. We are exhibiting the winners at Te Auaha from Friday 14th April till 26th April!
United Nations Declarations on Rights of Indigenous People
Generation Zero is one of the 50+ organisations who have signed a letter to the government calling for them to continue their commitment to the UN ...
Wellington mayoral candidates commit to almost all proposals related to housing and climate justice
In September 2022, we hosted a Mayoral Debate for Wellington's Mayoral candidates providing a space for community members to share their experience...
Housing, environmental groups celebrate cross-partisan reform of urban planning rules
A City for People, Generation Zero, and Renters United welcome the cross-partisan announcement today that the National Policy Statement on Urban De...
Climate Change Commission 2021 report Submission!
We are proud to share our submission on the Climate Change Commission's 2021 report. Our submission is divided up into the following sections: key ...
Key Opportunity For Win-win Scenario In Government Addressing Coronavirus And Climate Change
Youth-led climate campaigners Generation Zero welcome the government’s efforts, particularly the financial assistance package to aid those affected...
The commission's new emissions budget signals that a resilient, zero carbon future is easily achievable
Young people throughout Aotearoa have made it clear that urgent action is needed towards an equitable, resilient and zero carbon future, with the l...
Generation Zero backs Wellington's Spatial Plan
Generation Zero strongly supports the Spatial Plan – and wants the Council to go further in enabling more intensification and upzoning in Wellingto...
Voting with a Climate Lens: what it is and how to do it
We are in an unprecedented time with many challenges to securing a safe and equitable future for all. Especially for young people like ourselves, t...
The Future of Auckland Harbour Bridge - A letter to Auckland Transport & Waka Kotahi
You'll probably have seen in the news the damage done to the Auckland Harbour Bridge in freak winds last week. It led to reduced lanes and commuter...
Emissions Trading Scheme Reform: A Small Step, But Not Far Enough
The Emissions Trading Scheme Reform Bill is a small step towards a carbon zero Aotearoa, but further reforms are urgently needed to meet the Govern...
Future project funding is being decided NOW - share your feedback on Auckland Council's Emergency Budget
Future project funding is being decided NOW in Tāmaki Makaurau! 💰 Share your feedback with Auckland Council today on their Emergency Budget with ou...
The Second and Final stage of NZTA’s Northern Pathway (aka Skypath)
In 2015 all of you helped us get 11,500 submissions on the Skypath! Now, we need everyone to champion safe walking and cycling link on the Northern...
Call for more Local Goverment Support
Generation Zero partnered with ACE New Zealand* to ask the government to provide addition support to local governments in such an uncertain time. T...
Young people strike and submit in #unitebehindclimate launch
Youth-led climate campaigners School Strike 4 Climate and Generation Zero launched their #unitebehindclimate campaign website today, coinciding wit...
Send the temp cycle lanes some love
This pandemic has seen an overwhelming number of cyclists and pedestrians on our streets and in our parks. It is reported that Auckland Council and...
Stay home and submit on the Northern Pathway and Lake Rd cycleways
We hope you are doing well, in these strange times and that you and your whānau are staying safe. For those with more time on their hands, we want...
Letter From Generation Zero To Ministers
To the Parliament of Aotearoa New Zealand, Please centre climate justice when making decisions on the COVID-19 recovery. Repairing the damage done ...
