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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 >>
Waiuku Wind Farm Declined Fast-track Consent
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 2:40 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The project would have involved constructing and operating a wind farm with 13 wind turbine generators to supply electricity to the national grid. More >>
EPA Cuts Lead Levels Allowed In Paints
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 12:37 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The EPA has made the changes to a series of group standards that cover these products to reduce any potential exposure to lead and further protect people’s health and safety. More >>
Green Light For Harmony Energy Solar Farm In Ōpunake
Monday, 19 August 2024, 9:15 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, for a solar farm in Ōpunake, South Taranaki. More >>
Blenheim Housing Development Granted Fast-track Consent
Friday, 16 August 2024, 1:31 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
Hāpai Development Property Limited Partnership applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. More >>
