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New Report: Climate policy needs a landscape approach
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 4:48 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
A report about taking an alternative ‘landscape approach’ to Aotearoa New Zealand’s long-term climate change targets and policies has been released today by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton. More >>
Transparent Overseer needed to regulate water quality
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 5:08 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
A report on whether Overseer is suitable for use in regulation to help clean up Aotearoa New Zealand’s rivers and lakes has been released today by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton. More >>
Contribution of NZ's livestock methane to global warming
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 2:30 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has today released new research on the impact methane from New Zealand’s livestock has on global warming. More >>
Commissioner questions merit of biodegradable plastics
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 9:38 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton has urged the Government to take a lead in in dealing with the confusion surrounding biodegradable and compostable plastics. More >>
Zero Carbon Act is the right choice for NZ: PCE
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 1:03 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Zero Carbon Act is the right choice for New Zealand, says Environment Commissioner The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has today added his support for a UK-style independent Climate Commission to that of his predecessor, ... More >>
Time to take a historic step for climate change: PCE
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 2:36 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Time to take a historic step for climate change, says Environment Commissioner The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, has issued a rallying call to MPs of all parties: it’s time to come together to tackle climate change. ... More >>
Native birds in desperate situation
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 2:37 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
In a new report, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says New Zealand’s native birds are in a desperate situation. More >>
We need to work together on climate change and farming
Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 2:42 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
New Zealanders must work together and start tackling the complex problem of the biological greenhouse gases from agriculture, says Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. More >>
Minister congratulated on strong decision for longfin eels
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 2:44 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has congratulated the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon Nathan Guy, on his decision to make big reductions in the catch limits for longfin eels in the South Island. More >>
Commissioner releases mixed report card on environment
Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 1:18 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
29 June 2016 The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a mixed report card in her assessment of the state of New Zealand’s environment . “We are lucky to live in an exceptionally beautiful country, but we have some big issues ... More >>
Commissioner welcomes step toward saving longfin eels
Wednesday, 1 June 2016, 10:43 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has welcomed a decision by the Government to remove a barrier to saving the country’s top freshwater predator, but warns that more is needed to ensure its long-term survival. More >>
Commissioner calls for bold leadership on climate change
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 3:27 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has called for bold leadership on climate change. More >>
Protect our most precious and vulnerable waterways first
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 1:47 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has welcomed the Government’s latest discussion document on water quality, but has called for councils to give priority to the most precious and vulnerable rivers and lakes. More >>
Commissioner welcomes nationally consistent 1080 rules
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 4:46 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has welcomed the Government’s response to one of her key recommendations on the management of 1080. More >>
Electric cars not solar panels, says Commissioner
Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 9:41 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has today called for people to take heed of a report showing that electric cars help combat climate change, but solar panels do little. More >>
Take care amending the RMA, warns Environment Commissioner
Monday, 14 March 2016, 4:11 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment acknowledges the concern about housing that lies behind many of the proposed changes to the RMA. But she warns that some go too far. More >>
Let’s not waste another chance to protect our oceans
Friday, 11 March 2016, 10:21 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment today urged New Zealanders not to squander another chance to protect New Zealand’s oceans. More >>
Keep Eyes on Our Climate Goal, Says Environment Commissioner
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 2:29 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Keep Eyes on Our Climate Goal, Says Environment Commissioner The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has today supported moves to strengthen New Zealand’s climate rules, but has highlighted the need to focus on the end goal. “In November in Paris, ... More >>
Commissioner calls for action on sea level rise
Friday, 20 November 2015, 10:27 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
New Zealand needs to do more to prepare for the consequences of rising sea levels, warns the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment in a new report . More >>
Prepare for rising seas, warns Environment Commissioner
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 1:09 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Prepare for rising seas, warns Environment Commissioner New Zealand needs to better prepare for the impacts of a rising sea on its coastal towns and cities, warns the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. In a major new report released today, ... More >>
