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Changes to our oceans pose serious concerns
Thursday, 27 October 2016, 11:38 am | Ministry for the Environment
New Zealand’s oceans, coasts, and marine wildlife are under growing pressure, according to the first national report from the Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand about the marine environment. More >>
Predator Free 2050 acclaimed by IUCN
Friday, 9 September 2016, 4:48 pm | Ministry for the Environment
New Zealand’s commitment to be predator free by 2050 has received global acclaim at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s World Congress in Hawaii, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Contaminated soil standard to be fine-tuned
Friday, 9 September 2016, 4:35 pm | Ministry for the Environment
The Government is consulting on changes to the National Environmental Standard on Contaminated Soils (NESCS) to make it more workable and to remove unnecessary costs for land development, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990–2013
Friday, 10 April 2015, 11:12 am | Ministry for the Environment
New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory is the official annual report of all anthropogenic (human induced) emissions and removals of greenhouse gases in New Zealand. The inventory measures New Zealand’s progress against obligations under the United Nations Framework ... More >>
New Zealand air quality continues to improve
Friday, 16 May 2014, 2:01 pm | Ministry for the Environment
Air quality in New Zealand continues to improve, according to a new report released today by the Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand, showing lower levels of airborne particles that are associated with health problems. The 2014 Air ... More >>
Funding boost for green transport in Auckland
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 4:50 pm | Ministry for the Environment
The Ministry for the Environment today announced funding of $193,000 to investigate the feasibility of the proposed ‘Skypath’ which would provide walking and cycling access across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>
NZ ETS 2011 – Facts and figures
Friday, 3 August 2012, 4:57 pm | Ministry for the Environment
In August 2011, the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) published the Report on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (PDF, 1.24 MB) (see below for more information). This report covered information from the first surrender period of the NZ ETS (1 ... More >>
Final Report and Decision on Turitea Wind Farm Proposal
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 5:23 pm | Ministry for the Environment
The Turitea wind farm proposal was called in by the Minister for the Environment in December 2008. Following the appointment of the Board of Inquiry and the preparation and exchange of evidence by the parties, the hearing commenced in Palmerston North ... More >>
New Zealand’s Land Use and Carbon Analysis
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 5:11 pm | Ministry for the Environment
New Zealanders will now be able to download the latest land use data following the completion of a major mapping exercise by the Ministry for the Environment. More >>
New Zealand’s latest greenhouse gas inventory
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 5:11 pm | Ministry for the Environment
New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activity declined by 0.1 per cent in 2008 compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual inventory report published by the Ministry for the Environment. More >>
Draft decision on Transpower proposal available
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 10:21 am | Ministry for the Environment
The Board of Inquiry has today released its draft decision and report on Transpower’s proposal to upgrade the upper North Island electricity transmission grid. The draft report has been sent to Transpower, the nine affected councils, all 1244 submitters ... More >>
Free energy advice for Canterbury homeowners
Monday, 16 March 2009, 2:59 pm | Ministry for the Environment
The Ministry for the Environment welcomes the opening of an energy advice centre for Canterbury households, thanks in part to two grants from the Sustainable Management Fund (SMF). More >>
Hearing closes on Transpower’s proposal
Friday, 31 October 2008, 1:34 pm | Ministry for the Environment
The Board of Inquiry hearing into Transpower’s proposal to upgrade the upper North Island electricity transmission grid was completed in Hamilton today. More >>
Fireworks tricks are no treat for anyone
Friday, 31 October 2008, 12:10 pm | Ministry for the Environment
Fireworks go on sale this Sunday for four days until 5 November, Guy Fawkes. The fireworks safety campaign team this year asks people to keep up the good work, to take care and consider community. More >>
New Zealanders well on the way to reducing waste
Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 2:59 pm | Ministry for the Environment
The Ministry for the Environment has welcomed Packaging Accord data which shows New Zealanders are now recycling about 60 per cent of packaging, and that targets in waste reduction are being met ahead of schedule. More >>
Report provides clarity on sawmill contamination
Thursday, 9 October 2008, 1:50 pm | Ministry for the Environment
The Ministry for the Environment has published a technical report which outlines the extent of dioxin contamination at sawmill sites in New Zealand. The report is the result of an investigation by consultants of 255 sites where pentachlorophenol ... More >>
New Climate Change Guidance Manual Released
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 10:33 am | Ministry for the Environment
New Climate Change Guidance Manual Released Release of guidance manual paves way for better planning around climate change A guidance manual released today by the Ministry for the Environment provides the latest projections of the expected impacts ... More >>
Report blueprint for environment friendly printing
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 9:25 am | Ministry for the Environment
The Ministry for the Environment’s milestone state of the environment publication has won a gold award for using best practice environmental printing processes. More >>
25 Easy Steps Towards Sustainability
Friday, 9 May 2008, 3:56 pm | Ministry for the Environment
'The Ministry for the Environment has created a document in order to help New Zealand households get more sustainable and reduce their environmental footprint. Entitled ’25 Easy Steps Towards Sustainability’, the downloadable booklet will inform ... More >>
Guidance for second generation planning goes live
Friday, 2 May 2008, 5:14 pm | Ministry for the Environment
Structuring, organising, and writing regional and district plans is a little easier with new RMA guidance that went live today on the Quality Planning website. More >>
