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Stop commercial fishing or longfin eels will perish
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 2:10 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has called for a moratorium on the commercial harvesting of New Zealand’s longfin eel and for DOC to step up its protection of this iconic native species. More >>
Freshwater changes show promise – Environment Commissioner
Monday, 8 April 2013, 3:29 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Government’s proposed changes to freshwater management are much needed, but only if they are implemented properly says the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright. More >>
Environment Commissioner rejects radical RMA changes
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 9:45 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Proposed changes to sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act will alter the function of the RMA and erode its environmental protections says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright. Dr Wright’s concerns have been ... More >>
Proposed changes unbalance RMA – Environment Commissioner
Friday, 1 March 2013, 9:19 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright today released her submission on the changes to the Resource Management Reform bill. Dr Wright has criticised plans to increase the influence of economic concerns in the RMA process. “The RMA’s ... More >>
Limiting units not enough, ETS still far too weak – PCE
Friday, 30 November 2012, 12:08 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Media Release 30th November, 2012 Limiting units not enough, ETS still far too weak – Environment Commissioner Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright made her submission to Government on proposed changes to Emissions Trading ... More >>
Fracking rules and management to come under spotlight - PCE
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 2:00 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Media Release Embargoed until 14:00, 27th November, 2012 Fracking rules and management to come under spotlight - PCE Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright released her interim report on fracking this afternoon. The report, Evaluating ... More >>
Returned ETS bill a failure – Environment Commissioner
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 10:34 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The failure to fix the Emissions Trading Scheme Amendment Bill before its third reading is a disappointing and costly decision says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright. The returned Bill maintains the indefinite subsidies ... More >>
ETS changes a farce – Environment Commissioner
Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 4:23 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright says planned changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme will be a costly and environmentally damaging mistake. More >>
Report offers Southland a real alternative to lignite
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 9:11 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright is welcoming economic modelling that shows the potential value of low carbon economic development to Southland. More >>
Get EEZ Bill into law – Environment Commissioner
Monday, 13 August 2012, 3:03 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has welcomed the changes to the Exclusive Economic Zone Bill made by the Government. More >>
EEZ legislation too weak – Environment Commissioner
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 3:29 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Media Release 1st August, 2012 EEZ legislation too weak – Environment Commissioner Shortcomings in new legislation designed to protect New Zealand’s oceans need to be fixed says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright. The ... More >>
Environment Commissioner welcomes electricity report
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 2:36 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright is welcoming a report by the Energy Networks Association that recommends fixing regulations to encourage smart electricity networks. More >>
Wild rivers need better protection: Environment Commissioner
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 1:48 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright is calling for greater protection for New Zealand’s wild and scenic rivers. The call comes with the release of Dr Wright’s latest report: Hydroelectricity or wild river? Climate change versus ... More >>
Environment Commissioner Welcomes WWF Report
Monday, 28 May 2012, 1:20 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright is welcoming the World Wildlife Fund report, which is critical of New Zealand’s environmental record. More >>
Environment Commissioner welcomes Meridian Mokihinui exit
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 12:02 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has welcomed Meridian Energy’s decision to abandon its plans to dam the Mokihinui. More >>
Submission on the Game Animal Council Bill
Friday, 20 April 2012, 5:21 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
I welcome the evolution of this bill from the initial discussion document. However I have concerns about its potential to interfere with effective pest control. More >>
PCE To Investigate ‘Fracking’
Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 1:07 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
8th March, 2012 PCE To Investigate ‘Fracking’ Initial scoping work being done on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has been stepped up to an official investigation. Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, says the preliminary ... More >>
New report a straight-forward guide to water quality
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 1:52 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright , has released her new report on the science of water quality today. More >>
Significant flaws in EEZ bill – Environment Commissioner
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 2:26 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The proposed Economic Exclusive Zone legislation has some significant flaws that undermine its environmental purpose the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright told select committee today. More >>
Small but critical flaws in EEZ bill
Friday, 16 December 2011, 12:56 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Small but critical flaws in EEZ bill – Environment Commissioner The emphasis on economic concerns in proposed Economic Exclusive Zone legislation undermines its environmental purpose says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan ... More >>
