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The Government’s new Fast-track Approvals Bill will have detrimental impacts.
This Bill puts all the power over decision-making in the hands of a few Ministers in Wellington and excludes Māori from decisions about their land. It also does away with proper consultation with relevant experts like environmental groups, and even the Minister for the Environment.
Have your say and speak up for community rights and environmental justice. To make things easier for you, we've created a submission template you can personalise.
Once you’ve personalised the template, you can submit it to parliament here. Public submissions to the Environment Select Committee are open now, and close at midnight NZT on Friday 19 April (this Friday).
Environmental
Justice
We aim to highlight voices in advocating for environmental action to provide justice for the poor and future generations.
Refugees & Migrants
We highlight the injustices faced by refugees and migrants around the word, and advocate for the human dignity of all people to be upheld.
Poverty and Inequity
We stand in solidarity with those in need and seek to bring equity for all in Aotearoa and across the world.
The Holy Land
We advocate to protect the lives and rights of all vulnerable people caught in the tragic conflict in the Holy Land.
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Unimaginable suffering unfolding in Holy Land
Advocacy starts at home: Our New Year’s resolutions
Working for social justice starts in improving our own actions. To that end, we will be working to reduce our carbon footprint, improve our accessibility, and look for human rights issues in our supply chains this year.
The voices of the Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit
Advocacy Team member Peter Lang writes about his experiences at the 2023 Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit in Sydney and Canberra, connecting with indigenous leaders and advocating to Australian politicians.
New Year, new government, same focus
In late 2023 we wrote to the incoming government alerting them to the key issues we believe Aotearoa New Zealand is facing with regard to the environment, poverty, and human rights for the most vulnerable.
Yesterday’s news? Revisiting crises the headlines have moved on from
In order to promote peace, we must remain in solidarity with those around the world affected by conflict and disasters, even as the headlines move on to other issues.
Fossil fuels at COP28: The good, the bad, and the uphill battle
The final agreement of COP28 led to much controversy over its language on fossil fuels. We explore the good and bad parts, and where we go from here.
What does COP28 mean for Loss and Damage?
COP28 negotiators announced the creation of a global Loss and Damage fund. We explore what this means, and what it is missing.
“Praise God”: What does Laudate Deum mean for us?
In Laudate Deum, Pope Francis continues the call for environmental justice that started with Laudato Si’. We explore the connection to Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s work.
“Praise God”: What does Laudate Deum mean for Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate action?
Pope Francis’s recent letter Laudate Deum calls for strong climate action. We explain what we think it means for New Zealand.
The importance of due diligence in modern slavery legislation
The government has finally agreed to work on modern slavery legislation, but without any requirements for due diligence, the law will be toothless.
On World Day of the Poor, we should think about all those affected by poverty
World Day of the Poor serves as a reminder to care for all those in poverty, in a country where we tend to focus on children.
“Our Home is on Fire” – the cry of creation from Suva, Fiji
Caritas Fiji led indigenous storytellers from across Oceania to call out against environmental and social injustice in our shared home.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pacific focus at COP28
COP negotiations often crowd out the voices of our Pacific neighbours. We believe Aotearoa has a duty to uplift their voices and fight for their rights.
Who is a ‘victim’ of human trafficking? The importance of representation
Discussions of human trafficking often focus on the most sensational and stereotypical cases. However, this awful practice can take many forms, and it is important to think about how we can represent all of its victims.