Media releases for World Environment Day


6 Mar 2008

World Environment Day guests confirmed

Eleven special environmental events and projects around the country have been awarded grants so far as part of the lead-up to New Zealand's first ever hosting of World Environment Day on June 5, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

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5 Mar 2008

Honouring Our Environmental Champions

Nominations are now open for the 2008 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour New Zealand's environmental heroes.

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2 Oct 2007

Kick the Habit - World Environment Day 2008 to be Hosted by New Zealand with Focus on Fostering Low-Carbon Economies

Nairobi/Wellington, New Zealand, one of the first countries to pledge a carbon-neutral future, will be the main host of World Environment Day 2008, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today.

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