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Child-safe composting system in development

6 May 2026

Students at Papatoetoe East will soon be able to compost their scraps into nutrient-rich soil, with a system that can process more than 50kg of waste a week. The project arrives in light of International Compost Awareness Week (May 3-9).
University fast-tracks subsidised public transport pilot for staff

5 May 2026

Rising fuel prices and staff feedback have driven the accelerated rollout of a 25 percent staff subsidy
Republicans following the money, warm to renewables

4 May 2026

Commentary: Trump’s attempts to expand fossil fuels and to weaken the drive towards renewables is starting to meet opposition from among members of his party, says Ralph Cooney.
Necropolitics and the perils of migrant fishers

13 April 2026

New research exposes the deadly exploitation of migrant fishers in poorly regulated waters.
Free public transport fastest, cheapest way to get us through oil crisis

27 March 2026

Analysis: Free public transport delivers household relief, eases congestion, and conserves fuel for those with no choice, says Tim Welch.
Climate in the courtroom – where to from here?

16 March 2026

Around the world, climate lawsuits are reshaping environmental law. Experts in Auckland are examining what this means for New Zealand.
Climate solutions in focus as election approaches

16 March 2026

A new collection of local voices explores where we are now – and where we need to go – on climate mitigation and adaptation.
When will the price be right for green hydrogen?

3 March 2026

New modelling suggests green hydrogen will play a very limited role in cutting New Zealand’s industrial emissions before 2050.
Homeless people have as much right to our city as tourists do

3 March 2026

Opinion: NZ shouldn’t be making decisions about how Auckland functions based on who spends $20 at Kiwi Giftland on Queen Street argues Salene Schloffel-Armstrong.
What we could learn from Africa about renewable-led development

19 February 2026

Commentary: Africa looks to be the first region in the planet to industrialise on renewables first, rather than fossil fuels, says Ralph Cooney.
LNG plan needs a closer look

17 February 2026

Opinion: A liquefied natural gas terminal might ease dry-year pressure, but is it the right long-term decision for New Zealand?
After the mud is cleared, schools are left to pick up the pieces

16 February 2026

Commentary: The role of schools in disaster response and recovery has been under-recognised and under-appreciated for far too long, says Carol Mutch and Shannon Walsh.

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