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Vuda Saweni landowners oppose $1.4B waste-to-energy plant, hand letter to Fiji PM Rabuka
Vuda and Saweni landowners are stepping up opposition to a proposed waste-to-energy plant, submitting a formal challenge to top government authorities. The move spotlights concerns over livelihoods, coastal resources, and community health as protests and petitions gain momentum. A high-stakes debate unfolds over where such a project fits with local land rights and environmental safeguards.
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Zero Waste Aotearoa urges NZ to block Fiji waste incinerator plan
Environmentalists warn a proposed Fiji waste incinerator could push pollution and climate costs across the Pacific onto a culturally sensitive coastline. Planned protests in Wellington and Fiji highlight growing calls for government intervention to block the cross-border project.
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Vanuatu cost-of-living protest postponed to April 21 due to parade permit delay
Vanuatu’s peaceful march highlighting rising living costs has been postponed to April 21 while organisers finalize permits and preparations. Led by Vanuatu Young Women for Change, the event aims to connect everyday affordability with broader justice themes—from water and food rights to climate and economic policy.