Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says mandatory climate reporting has imposed heavy costs on listed businesses.

New Zealand’s first Wood Energy Strategy, Wood Energy Action Plan and Government Statement on Biogas has been released.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) invite you to engage and provide feedback on their draft long-term insights briefing.

Ahead of upcoming decisions on research funding and prioritisation, the Parlimentary Commissioner for the Environment has written to Minister Reti to express concern about the current approach to prioritising environmental research in New Zealand.

The Government has released its response to He Pou a Rangi - Climate Change Commission’s second annual monitoring report on emissions reductions, which assesses progress against the 2050 target, emissions budgets, and the first emissions reduction plan.

The National Adaptation Framework sets out the Government's approach to prepare for the rising risks from natural hazards, such as floods or storms.

The EPA’s latest annual report marks progress in their mission to protect people and the environment while supporting sustainable economic growth.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released his annual report for the year ended 30 June 2025.

The Government has announced decisions regarding New Zealand’s 2050 climate change targets.

New projections show New Zealand is on track to meet its first and second emissions budgets.

The latest Our Marine Environment 2025 report highlights how climate change and human activity are putting increasing pressure on our coasts and the ocean - affecting communities, industries, and ecosystems across the country.

In this article, Dr Severinsen looks at some inspiring recent international approaches to resource management and environmental law reform.