Jan Wright
'Abusive, irrational, aggressive': Commissioner's role to combat 1080 haters
The Detail: The anti-1080 brigade has become a virulent force, bombarding websites and threatening to attack DOC staff.
'Abusive, irrational, aggressive' - combating the 1080 haters
Why does New Zealand use so much of the world's 1080, the controversial poison that environmentalists say we need to use more of, or lose our threatened bird species. Audio
'Abusive, irrational, aggressive' - combating the 1080 haters
Why does New Zealand use so much of the world's 1080, the controversial poison that environmentalists say we need to use more of, or lose our threatened bird species.
AudioJan Wright heads a new conservation effort in the south
Former parliamentary commissioner for the environment, Dr Jan Wright, is involved in a new conservation project. It aims to have the whole of Mt Cook/Aoraki National Park pest and predator-free in the… Audio
1080 hearing continues in Environment Court
A conservation group opposing the drop of 1080 in the Hunua Ranges south-east of Auckland is back in court today. The Friends of Sherwood Trust won a temporary injunction in the Environment Court… Audio
Jan Wright: environmental reporting without fear or favour
Kathryn talks with Dr Jan Wright, who has for the last 10 years served as Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. Over her decade in office she has reported to parliament on a range of issues… Audio
Ending the Long Game: Jan Wright on the PCE
Sometimes Parliament delegates powers to people so that they can help it keep a check on the potentially unbridled power of the Executive. Now one of these ‘demi-parliaments’ is about to retire. Audio
Ending the Long Game: Jan Wright on the PCE
Sometimes Parliament delegates powers to people so that they can help it keep a check on the potentially unbridled power of the Executive. Now one of these ‘demi-parliaments’ is about to retire.
AudioEnvironment Commissioner responds to Nick Smith's climate change report comments
Environment Minister Nick Smith is playing down recommendations in the final report from outgoing Environment Commissioner Jan Wright on tackling Climate Change. She joins us now with her response. Audio
Environment commissioner tells Govt to act faster, act now
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the Government is not doing enough to fight the issues arising from coastal erosion. Jan Wright says it's time for action, not talk, and now. Video, Audio
Govt told to improve endangered birds' genetic pools
According to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, 80% of the country's native bird population is in a bad way and say are even at risk of extinction. Scientists say eliminating… Audio
Expect more severe weather events, Environment Commissioner warns
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright say rare and freakish weather events are becoming repetitive, and will continue to do so in the face of climate change. Video, Audio
'Very confusing': Watchdog critical of water quality changes
Jan Wright, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, says there are some good parts to the new freshwater targets, but also some very concerning aspects. Video, Audio
Commissioned: Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright is coming to the end of 10 years in the role. What have the highlights been, what's still to do, and has she done enough? Audio
Rising sea levels could result in negative equity
The public and private sectors have been told they need to urgently work together to stop home owners' equity plummeting as a result of climate change.
Not Solar - Dr Jan Wright
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is calling for people to take notice of a report suggesting that electric cars help combat climate change, but solar panels do little. The report by… Audio
Proposed changes to the RMA go too far
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says proposed changes to the Resource Management Act go too far. Audio
No plans for financial fallout from sea-level rise
The Finance Minister Bill English has rejected a call to start planning for the financial fallout from costly rising sea-levels. Audio
Commissioner warns waterfront properties will disappear
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is warning against buying waterfront properties, saying they'll be gone within decades. Audio
Govt hasn't acted on "most important" mining recommendations
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the Government has failed to implement her most important recommendations for mining on conservation land. Audio
