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EPA Seizes HFC Gases In Illegal Import Investigation
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:18 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
"The EPA is cracking down on operators who import and sell cheap bottles of HFCs without applying for a permit or paying a levy to cover the greenhouse gas emissions of the HFCs," says the EPA’s Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement General Manager, ... More >>
Aerial 1080 Use Increased And Reported Incidents Fell In 2023
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 12:03 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The number of reported incidents decreased in 2023. The EPA received 21 incident notifications across 12 operations, compared with 24 incident notifications across 14 operations in 2022. More >>
Albany Development Declined Consent
Saturday, 23 November 2024, 9:58 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The project involved constructing a mixed-use development of terraced housing, apartments and commercial premises on Stevensons Crescent. More >>
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 >>
