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Apia Ocean Declaration to be ‘crown jewel’ of CHOGM climate ‘fight back’

October 23, 2024

By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi in Apia The Ocean Declaration that will be agreed upon at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this week will be known as the Apia Ocean Declaration. In an exclusive interview with the Samoa Observer, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said members were in a unique position to bring their voices ... <a title="Apia Ocean Declaration to be ‘crown jewel’ of CHOGM climate ‘fight back’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/23/apia-ocean-declaration-to-be-crown-jewel-of-chogm-climate-fight-back/" aria-label="Read more about Apia Ocean Declaration to be ‘crown jewel’ of CHOGM climate ‘fight back’">Read more</a>

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Ni-Vanuatu villagers need more help after cyclones Judy and Kevin

April 5, 2023

By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist in Port Vila Communities in Vanuatu continue to rely on government for basic necessities and still lack access to clean water sources almost a month after severe tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin made landfall. Sisead village community council chairman Paul Fred in Port Vila lives in one of the ... <a title="Ni-Vanuatu villagers need more help after cyclones Judy and Kevin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/05/ni-vanuatu-villagers-need-more-help-after-cyclones-judy-and-kevin/" aria-label="Read more about Ni-Vanuatu villagers need more help after cyclones Judy and Kevin">Read more</a>

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Vanuatu hails ‘historic resolution’ in climate battle on the world stage

March 31, 2023

By Barbara Dreaver in Port Vila Vanuatu is in celebration mode after winning a significant battle on the world stage over climate change. In a United Nations resolution spearheaded by Vanuatu, the world’s top court will now advise on countries’ legal obligations to fight climate change. It also means the International Court of Justice can ... <a title="Vanuatu hails ‘historic resolution’ in climate battle on the world stage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/31/vanuatu-hails-historic-resolution-in-climate-battle-on-the-world-stage/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu hails ‘historic resolution’ in climate battle on the world stage">Read more</a>

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Vanuatu minister says harvests will take time to recover after cyclones

March 23, 2023

By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change warns “there’s going to be a lot of hardship” for people waiting for their crops to grow back as dry rations are distributed to communities. Minister Ralph Regenvanu said the main food push started in the middle of last week, with only a small ... <a title="Vanuatu minister says harvests will take time to recover after cyclones" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/23/vanuatu-minister-says-harvests-will-take-time-to-recover-after-cyclones/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu minister says harvests will take time to recover after cyclones">Read more</a>

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Cyclones: Vanuatu children ‘need to see their friends’, educator warns

March 8, 2023

By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific reporter Tens of thousands of ni-Vanuatu children could be experiencing “stress and trauma” after the double cyclones that tore through the island nation last week, say educators. With widespread damages to infrastructure, many children have lost their homes, had their schools damaged, and neighbourhoods hit hard by tropical cyclones Judy ... <a title="Cyclones: Vanuatu children ‘need to see their friends’, educator warns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/08/cyclones-vanuatu-children-need-to-see-their-friends-educator-warns/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclones: Vanuatu children ‘need to see their friends’, educator warns">Read more</a>

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Greenpeace accuses Labour govt of ‘robbing’ climate mitigation funds to fix storm damage

March 7, 2023

Asia Pacific Report New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ decision to “reprioritise” future transport budgets — away from walking, cycling and public transport — in order to pay for Cyclone Gabrielle road reconstruction is short-sighted amid the climate crisis, says Greenpeace. However, Hipkins told RNZ Morning Report today the decision to refocus transport spending would ... <a title="Greenpeace accuses Labour govt of ‘robbing’ climate mitigation funds to fix storm damage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/07/greenpeace-accuses-labour-govt-of-robbing-climate-mitigation-funds-to-fix-storm-damage/" aria-label="Read more about Greenpeace accuses Labour govt of ‘robbing’ climate mitigation funds to fix storm damage">Read more</a>

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Back-to-back cyclones in Vanuatu – stories of survival in ‘tough go’

March 6, 2023

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist People in Vanuatu remain optimistic about their future after two destructive cyclones in two days left parts of the Pacific nation in ruins. Authorities are yet to determine the full scale of the damage caused by the back-to-back severe tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin. But those who had to ... <a title="Back-to-back cyclones in Vanuatu – stories of survival in ‘tough go’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/06/back-to-back-cyclones-in-vanuatu-stories-of-survival-in-tough-go/" aria-label="Read more about Back-to-back cyclones in Vanuatu – stories of survival in ‘tough go’">Read more</a>

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Vanuatu RSE workers ‘safe and cared for’, say officials

March 1, 2023

Vanuatu Daily Post A number of ni-Vanuatu Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers have also been impacted on by New Zealand’s Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, particularly those in the Hawke’s Bay region. This has been a difficult time for people in Aotearoa New Zealand, but also for families of workers back in Vanuatu trying to understand what ... <a title="Cyclone Gabrielle: Vanuatu RSE workers ‘safe and cared for’, say officials" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/01/cyclone-gabrielle-vanuatu-rse-workers-safe-and-cared-for-say-officials/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Gabrielle: Vanuatu RSE workers ‘safe and cared for’, say officials">Read more</a>

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Police report number of uncontactable people down to single figures

February 26, 2023

RNZ Pacific New Zealand police report that the number of people cited as uncontactable following Cyclone Gabrielle has dropped to eight — down from 13 on Friday night. Some of those were people who, “for a variety of reasons, do not engage with authorities”, police said in a statement. However, getting in touch with them ... <a title="Cyclone Gabrielle: Police report number of uncontactable people down to single figures" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/26/cyclone-gabrielle-police-report-number-of-uncontactable-people-down-to-single-figures/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Gabrielle: Police report number of uncontactable people down to single figures">Read more</a>

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Cyclone Gabrielle: More heavy rain for NZ’s disaster-hit northern regions

February 24, 2023

RNZ News New Zealand civil defence staff have sent out text alerts to residents in North and West Auckland today to avoid unecessary travel as thunderstorms brought localised downpours. Those in Rodney, Helensville, Upper Harbour, Te Atatu and Henderson Valley received an emergency alert on their mobiles this evening as the rain has increased the ... <a title="Cyclone Gabrielle: More heavy rain for NZ’s disaster-hit northern regions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/cyclone-gabrielle-more-heavy-rain-for-nzs-disaster-hit-northern-regions/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Gabrielle: More heavy rain for NZ’s disaster-hit northern regions">Read more</a>

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Hundreds more NZ unaccounted for now located

February 22, 2023

RNZ News A further 300 people listed as “uncontactable” in New Zealand in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle have been found. About 800 people in Hawke’s Bay and Tai Rāwhiti were still registered as unaccounted for, Hawke’s Bay Urban Search and Rescue team leader Ken Cooper told RNZ Morning Report. Cooper said police and Fire ... <a title="Cyclone Gabrielle: Hundreds more NZ unaccounted for now located" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/cyclone-gabrielle-hundreds-more-nz-unaccounted-for-now-located/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Gabrielle: Hundreds more NZ unaccounted for now located">Read more</a>

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Help for more than 400 evacuated Pacific RSE workers

February 22, 2023

RNZ Pacific More than 400 workers from the Pacific evacuated to a Napier church during Cyclone Gabrielle should be able to return to more permanent accommodation in the next few days. Workers from Samoa, Fiji, Tuvalu and Solomon Islands had stayed at the Samoan Assembly of God church in Napier after being displaced by floodwaters ... <a title="Cyclone Gabrielle: Help for more than 400 evacuated Pacific RSE workers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/cyclone-gabrielle-help-for-more-than-400-evacuated-pacific-rse-workers/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Gabrielle: Help for more than 400 evacuated Pacific RSE workers">Read more</a>