New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reaches record high
MBIE has released the latest Energy in New Zealand report, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s energy production and consumption in 2024.
Farmers to get improved freshwater farm plans
The Government has made significant improvements to the freshwater farm plan system through the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act which has now passed into law.
Greatest ever protection for Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana
The Government has moved a step closer to nearly tripling marine protection for the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana that will help restore precious biodiversity while enabling New Zealanders to benefit for generations.
RMLA feedback on National Direction 2025 Package 4 “Going for Housing Growth”
This submission offers feedback on the June 2025 Discussion Paper Going for Housing Growth Providing for urban development in the new resource management system. It draws from feedback from RMLA members who offer a range of expertise and experience across all fields of resource management in New Zealand.
International treaty on plastic pollution update
Talks to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution did not reach a consensus as negotiations came to an end on 15 August 2025.
Auckland Council to consider draft rules to boost flood protections and housing
Draft changes to Auckland’s planning rules to better protect people and property from floods and other hazards, while enabling more homes near transport and jobs, will be considered by the Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee on 21 August.
Funding to strengthen Māori climate resilience and create economic benefits
Funding for a solar farm at Te Karaka will keep critical services running during extreme weather events and provide long-term economic benefits for the community.
Government delivers major building system reform
The Government has agreed to change the building and construction sector’s liability settings from joint and several liability to proportionate liability and is making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.
Help shape MfE’s Long-term Insights Briefing on building resilience to hazards
The draft briefing shares information on New Zealand’s hazard landscape and the forces that shape it. It also outlines the challenges of resilience-building and opportunities for action.
Towards an international treaty on plastic pollution
Aotearoa New Zealand continues to contribute to global efforts to address plastic pollution through the development of an international treaty.
Amendment Paper for RM Bill 2
The Government has made major amendments to the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill.