Councils invited to fast-track local reform
The Government is giving councils a three-month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions.
New appointments to the Environmental Protection Authority board
Two new appointments and one reappointment have been announced to the Environmental Protection Authority board.
EDS urges MPs to scrap the Fisheries Amendment Bill
The Government is giving councils a three-month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions.
PCE submission on the Fisheries Amendment Bill
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has made a submission on the Fisheries Amendment Bill.
RMA National Direction: new Recommendations and Decisions Reports released
MfE has released further Recommendations and Decisions Reports for several national direction instruments, including marine aquaculture, commercial forestry, stock exclusion, papakāinga, electricity transmission activities and telecommunication facilities.
Updated granny flat rules increase choice
The granny flat building consent exemption is expanding to support faster construction, more choice for homeowners, and a wider range of off-site building methods.
Action for Nature plan looks to sharpen biodiversity efforts
The Government has released a new implementation plan that aims to sharpen New Zealand’s focus on restoring biodiversity and supporting nature to recover.
Climate Change Commission advises no change to NZ ETS settings but flags late-2020s risk
The Climate Change Commission’s routine annual advice on NZ ETS auction settings, recommends keeping auction volumes and price controls the same for now to limit the risk of further price instability and support confidence in the NZ ETS.
EDS says High Country at risk as Government opens door to development and disposal
The Climate Change Commission’s routine annual advice on NZ ETS auction settings, recommends keeping auction volumes and price controls the same for now to limit the risk of further price instability and support confidence in the NZ ETS.
Urgent action needed to improve resilience in wake of storms - LGNZ
With New Zealand again battered by rain and wind this week, LGNZ is calling for urgent progress on adaptation planning.
Dry year a key factor in 2024 emissions
New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 decreased by 0.1 percent compared to 2023, despite a dry year driving up emissions in the energy sector.
Questions over fast-track funding regime
The Environmental Protection Authority has effectively signalled that the fast-track regime isn’t stacking up financially for the Crown entity.