You can't sink a rainbow and you can't silence hope
40 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior
The Rainbow Warrior is back in Aotearoa
The iconic Greenpeace flagship is back in Aotearoa to mark the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the original Rainbow Warrior in Auckland by French government agents. Get on board and be part of the next chapter in the story of a ship that became a legend.
ACTION AT SEA
Today we confronted a Talley’s bottom trawling vessel off the East Coast on the Chatham Rise and called it as it is.
South Pacific Seamounts expedition
We’re embarking on an exciting journey to uncover the secrets of the deep. Come with us as we document life on seamounts and the damage done by bottom trawling.
Get on board – Auckland Open Days
The Rainbow Warrior is now back in Auckland and we will be open to the public for free tours on the weekends of 12th – 13th and 19th – 20th July.
We’d love to have you on board!
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Greenpeace petitions you can sign right now.
PETITION: Stop Fonterra using Palm Kernel
Call on Fonterra to end the use of rainforest destroying palm kernel on its farms by banning palm kernel in the Farmers’ Terms of Supply.
PETITION: Ban seabed mining in Aotearoa
Seabed mining is a new threat to the oceans. Now is our chance to prevent the destruction before it’s too late.
Tell Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to stop the rollback of freshwater protection
Every New Zealander should be able to swim in clean rivers and know that the water coming out of their kitchen tap is safe to drink.
PETITION: Tax the super-rich to pay for climate action
We urge governments to tax the super-rich now and use those funds to support people and protect the planet.
PETITION: Ban Single-use Plastic Bottles
Call on the NZ Government to ban unnecessary single-use plastic bottles* in NZ, and to incentivise reusable and refillable alternatives.
PETITION: Stop deep sea mining
It’s time for New Zealand to take a stand. Join our call on the New Zealand government to back a global moratorium on seabed mining.
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Rainbow Warrior bombing: Call to continue fight against nuclear weapons
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Oral submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill
Greenpeace campaigner Gen Toop delivers the Greenpeace submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill.