OMV and Todd Energy expanding their drilling in Taranaki
It’s been great to see a spirit of resistance still existing in Aotearoa, even during these challenging and downright scary (particularly in other countries) time of COVID. With this in …
Government irresponsibly delivering a climate crisis
On the same day that MPs were waxing lyrical about the Carbon Zero Bill the Government released it Minerals Strategy which continues to allow exploration for coal, oil and gas. …
We Chased Them Away
Oil Free Otago Press Release The Petroleum Conference closed early after a day and two nights of noise and protest at Queenstown’s Millenium Hotel. “We chased them away” claimed Oil Free …
Telling the government to phase out fossil fuels
As we said earlier on this blog, the government has released their draft “minerals and petroleum resource strategy” for “consultation.” Sadly they seem to be trying to keep the industry …
Responsibly delivering a climate crisis
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has released its “draft resource strategy.” Apparently they are committed to protecting biodiversity and a just tranistion to net zero emissions by 2050. …
Oil company OMV not welcome in Aotearoa
On Friday Oil Free Wellington was joined by people from 350, Student Strike 4 Cliamte, Extinction Rebellion, Coal Action Network Aotearoa and others outside Wellington’s Majestic Centre, where oil company …
Why is Jacinda letting an Austrian oil company drill in Aotearoa?
The Austrian oil company OMV has brought their drilling rig to Taranaki and they are planning to do experimental drilling for oil and gas off the coast of Canterbury this …
Tearing down the wall
Thoughts on teaching and parenthood during the climate crisisNote: This piece was written during negotiations between the Minister, the Ministry, the PPTA and NZEI. The outcome of these negotiations was …
OMV's drilling rig arrives!
OMV’s rig has arrived in New Zealand waters. It’s called the COSL Prospector and will be doing some work on the Tui oil field for the next few months before …
Make a submission opposing OMV's drilling plans.
The Austrian oil giant, OMV, which plans to drill for oil and gas in the Great South Basin has made an application to the Environmental Protection Agency. It is largely …