Environmental Tribute To Kennedy Graham And David Clendon

Any party interested in making genuine progress on environmental issues and social justice would be lucky to have them as part of their team. The issues these men have progressed remain important to many New Zealanders and are a central part of TOP’s evidence based policy solutions.

Water Quality and the Urban Rural Divide - TOP

Our Polluter Pays is not just targeted at farmers, it applies just as much to urban areas too, find out how it works here.

The Urban Rural Divide is a Myth – But Not For the Reason You Think

Can we Develop Land and Improve the Environment?

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that 22ha of the Ruahine Forest Park couldn’t be destroyed for the Ruataniwha Dam. Forget the Dam itself – it was always a dud that needed putting out of its misery. If the true environmental costs had been taken into account – by charging irrigators for the water and the resulting pollution – it never would have happened anyway.

Feral cats and our Native Birds - TOP

'Radical' policy now mainstream. Protecting our native birds from feral cats.

Making the Waikato River Swimable - TOP

We must make the Waikato River swimmable again. We mean truly swimmable not the watered down version of swimmable the Government has proposed. Find out TOP's plan here.

Pollution and Dairy Farming in NZ: A way Forward - TOP

The demand for quantity in our dairy industry is pushing our rivers to the limit. We must change the mindset of how we farm. Find out how some farmers see a better way forward.

New Zealand's Public Service Sector: Really That Public? - TOP

The public service should serve the public first, Ministers second. That is all there is to it, really. This is what we propose with our Democracy Reset policy. You can check it out here.

National Government Refusing To Put A Price on Water - TOP

The National Government continue to ignore the degradation of our Freshwater stocks - Find out how they have skirted around the issue.

Government Credibility on Fresh Water Evaporates

Read how the last shred of credibility evaporated regarding The National Governments plan to combat fresh water degradation.