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Consent Granted For Taheke Geothermal Project

Thursday, 7 November 2024, 1:36 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The project includes constructing, operating and maintaining a power station that generates electricity by using geothermal fluid from the Taheke geothermal field at Okere Falls, Rotorua. More >>

Call For Submissions On Te Awamutu Waste-To-Energy Plant Applications

Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:15 am | Environmental Protection Authority

Global Contracting Solutions Limited (GCSL) has applied for resource consents to construct and operate a waste-to-energy plant in Te Awamutu. More >>

Plimmerton Farm Housing Development Granted Consent

Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:05 am | Environmental Protection Authority

The project involves subdividing land to construct a housing development, including public reserves and infrastructure. More >>

Consent Granted For Karori Retirement Village Under COVID-19 Fast-Track Act

Friday, 25 October 2024, 1:55 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

Metlifecare Retirement Villages Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. More >>

Arawhata Wetland Granted Consent Under COVID-19 Fast-track Act

Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 4:58 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The project includes restoration of previously drained natural wetlands on 119 hectares of land in the Arawhata Stream catchment of Lake Horowhenua. It is designed to filter phosphorus that is bound to sediment. More >>

Fast-Track Panel Approves Consent For Peachgrove Development In Hamilton

Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 4:00 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

Hamilton Campground Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The project involves subdividing land for a residential housing development, hotel, gym and dairy. More >>

Ōtaki Māori Racecourse Housing Development Granted Consent

Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 3:43 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

Ōtaki Revisited Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The project includes subdividing approximately 59.8 hectares of land to construct a housing development at 143 Rahui Road and 49 ... More >>

Kings Quarry Extension Declined Consent Under COVID-19 Fast-track Act

Monday, 14 October 2024, 3:23 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The project involved expanding an existing quarry at Pebble Brook Road in Wainui, Auckland. The decision comes 196 working days after the application was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority. More >>

Fast-track Panel Approves Consent To Expand Auckland Quarry

Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 2:15 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The project involves expanding existing quarry operations at 134 Kimptons Road and 271 and 275 Ara Kotinga in Brookby, Auckland. More >>

Fast-track Panel Approves Consent For New Queenstown Hotel

Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 6:27 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The decision comes 148 working days after the application was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority. More >>

Carterton Solar Farm Granted Fast Track Consent

Monday, 23 September 2024, 2:43 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The project involves constructing and operating a solar farm on approximately 156 hectares of land to supply electricity to the national grid. It includes installing approximately 240,000 solar panels and constructing power stations, a substation, ... More >>

Consent Granted For Birkenhead Development

Thursday, 19 September 2024, 2:28 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

Sweet New Zealand Co. Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The application involves subdividing approximately 2.6 hectares of land in Birkenhead. More >>

EPA Takes Next Steps On DCPA Weedkiller

Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:18 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The EPA has introduced restrictions to New Zealand so the weedkiller can only be used on soil where specific crops are grown, pregnant individuals or individuals who may be pregnant are prevented from using the substance or entering a site where ... More >>

Consent Granted For Next Stage In Unitec Residential Development

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:33 am | Environmental Protection Authority

The project is one of the stages of residential development on Carrington Road in Point Chevalier, Auckland. More >>

Fast Track Approval For Solar Farm In Marton

Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:52 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The project involves constructing and operating a solar farm on approximately 93 hectares of land to supply electricity to the national grid. It includes installing 28 power stations, two substations, a transformer, and underground electricity cables. More >>

EPA And Wilderlab Boost Community Water Testing Nationwide

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 2:06 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

Communities from around the motu will be wading into their waterways to explore the impact of their restoration efforts, thanks to support from the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao programme and environmental ... More >>

Beachlands Business Park Fast-track Consent Approved

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 4:01 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

An independent panel has granted resource consent, subject to conditions, to subdivide land for commercial development in Beachlands, Auckland. More >>

Extension Plans Approved For Te Rere Hau Wind Farm

Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:14 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

NZ Windfarms Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The application includes extending Te Rere Hau Wind Farm by installing up to nine triple-bladed turbines, as well as infrastructure and transmission ... More >>

EPA Issues Alert For Weedkiller Now Banned In USA

Thursday, 22 August 2024, 12:36 pm | Environmental Protection Authority

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is urging people to avoid using the herbicide chlorthal-dimethyl because of significant concerns about its effects on unborn children. More >>

Rotorua Housing Development Granted Fast-Track Consent

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 9:14 am | Environmental Protection Authority

An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to construct a housing development on approximately 15.9 hectares of land in Ngongotahā, Rotorua. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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