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February 6, 2026
By Layla Bailey-McDowell, RNZ Māori news journalist Climate change has been a key focus for iwi leaders gathering at Waitangi this week, as coastal communities across New Zealand’s North Island recover from recent severe weather events. The National Iwi Chairs Forum, representing more than 70 iwi, has been meeting to set priorities for the year ... <a title="Climate change a priority for NZ’s iwi leaders at Waitangi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/climate-change-a-priority-for-nzs-iwi-leaders-at-waitangi/" aria-label="Read more about Climate change a priority for NZ’s iwi leaders at Waitangi">Read more</a>
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July 22, 2023
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ journalist A new report has found practical solutions to address climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), including raising roads and using mangrove forests. Decision-makers have been urged to prepare for major changes. These include heatwaves, stronger typhoons, a declining ecosystem, threatened food security and increased health issues. The ... <a title="‘Grassroots action’ could address climate change in Micronesia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/22/grassroots-action-could-address-climate-change-in-micronesia/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Grassroots action’ could address climate change in Micronesia">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2021
Kaniva Tonga Cardinal Soane Patita Mafi has a message for the politicians who will soon gather for next month’s COP 26 conference, regarded by many as the last chance to avoid the worst that climate change has to offer. The Tongan-based prelate’s message is simple: Listen. “We want those big nations to really see and ... <a title="Cardinal’s message for COP26 climate conference: ‘Listen to the Pacific’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/24/cardinals-message-for-cop26-climate-conference-listen-to-the-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Cardinal’s message for COP26 climate conference: ‘Listen to the Pacific’">Read more</a>
