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EPA Clarifies GMO Definition
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 11:44 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released a clarification that certain organisms, known as null segregants, are not considered genetically modified organisms under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. Null segregants are descended ... More >>
Fast-track Consent Granted For Wairatahi Subdivision
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 5:13 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to subdivide approximately 28 hectares of land for development in Flaxmere, Hastings. Heretaunga Tamatea Pou Tahua Limited Partnership applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 ... More >>
Hearing For Reassessment Of Kiwifruit Spray
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 12:41 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
A public hearing for the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) reassessment of hydrogen cyanamide will be held from 26 February to 1 March 2024. Hydrogen cyanamide is widely used in the kiwifruit industry to help buds form and ensure even fruiting. ... More >>
EPA Bans 'Forever Chemicals’ In Cosmetic Products
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 11:45 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has banned the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products from 31 December 2026. New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to take this step on PFAS - often described as ... More >>
Great South Homes Park Fast-track Consent Granted
Monday, 29 January 2024, 12:37 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to subdivide approximately six hectares of land for residential and commercial development in Papakura, Auckland. Unispot Great South Limited applied for resource consent under ... More >>
Fendalton Retirement Village Expansion Granted Fast-track Consent
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 3:25 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to expand Holly Lea Retirement Village in Fendalton, Christchurch. Holly Lea Village Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) ... More >>
1080 Use Increased In 2022
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 1:04 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The number of aerial 1080 operations increased and covered a greater area in 2022, the Environmental Protection Authority’s annual report on the aerial pest control operations shows. However, the trend over the past 11 years shows little change in ... More >>
EPA Seeks Views On Proposed Changes To Information Required From Hazardous Substance Importers And Manufacturers
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:39 am | Environmental Protection Authority
Changes being proposed to the Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice 2015 are aimed at improving how hazardous chemicals, including pesticides, fumigants and antifouling paints, are managed. They include requiring importers and ... More >>
EPA Urges People To Keep Weedkiller Out Of Compost
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 2:52 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is encouraging people to take more care to stop plants sprayed with weedkillers containing clopyralid from contaminating compost. The EPA today issued an advisory notice to highlight the issues and prompt ... More >>
EPA Seeks Views On Reducing Lead Levels Allowed In Paints
Friday, 27 October 2023, 11:46 am | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on changes to rules for lead levels in paints and art materials, such as chalk, crayons, and felt-tip pens. The main aim of the proposed updates to group standards that cover ... More >>
Fast-track Approved For East Coast Heights Stage 5 Development In Silverdale
Friday, 20 October 2023, 10:26 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to construct a residential development in Silverdale, Auckland. Build Rich Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The ... More >>
Wooing Tree Stage 4 Development Gets Fast-track Consent
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 1:03 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has granted resource consent for the Wooing Tree Stage 4 development in Cromwell. Wooing Tree Property Development applied for consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The application relates to the Wooing ... More >>
Green Light For Glen Innes To Tāmaki Drive Shared Path
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 11:03 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has granted resource consent to construct a pedestrian and cycle path in Auckland. Auckland Transport applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The shared path will start at ... More >>
Fast-track Approval For Strathmill Development In Ōrewa
Monday, 18 September 2023, 12:56 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has granted resource consent to develop a residential subdivision at West Hoe Heights, Ōrewa, Auckland. Shildon Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The development will ... More >>
Drury Housing Development Gets Consent
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 9:53 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has granted resource consent to subdivide land and build a housing development in south-eastern Drury, South Auckland. Fulton Hogan Land Development Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) ... More >>
Council Applies For Insect Quartet To Stop Wetland Invader
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 1:22 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) wants people’s views on an application to release four different insects to control the spread of purple loosestrife, an invasive wetland weed. Horizons Regional Council has applied to introduce the four ... More >>
Fast-track Consent Approved For Waihoehoe Precinct
Friday, 1 September 2023, 1:01 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, to subdivide and construct a housing development in Drury, South Auckland. Oyster Capital Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) ... More >>
EPA Approves First Methane Inhibitor In New Zealand
Thursday, 10 August 2023, 12:09 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a feed additive to reduce methane emissions in livestock. DSM Nutritional Products Ltd (DSM) applied to import or manufacture a substance containing 10-25% of 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) - a chemical ... More >>
Hananui Aquaculture Project Fast-track Consent Declined
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 11:40 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has declined consent to construct and operate an open ocean salmon farm off the north-eastern coast of Stewart Island/Rakiura. Ngāi Tahu Seafood Resources Limited made the application under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) ... More >>
Fast-track Approval For St Heliers Residential Development
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 11:04 am | Environmental Protection Authority
An independent panel has approved consent to subdivide land and construct a housing development on Waimarie Street and Riddell Road, Saint Heliers, Auckland. Sanctum Projects Limited made the application under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) ... More >>
