Have your say on revised waste legislation
New Zealanders are invited to share their views on proposed changes to the key legislation regulating waste and litter in the country.
ENZ modelling: Projected price outcomes from the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
As part of the research for his report, Alt-F Reset: Examining the drivers of forestry in New Zealand, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment commissioned Concept Consulting to model price forecasts for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Endorsement of the Northwest Rapid Transit Investment Case
The Northwest Rapid Transit Investment Case for West Auckland will include a busway alongside State Highway 16 between Brigham Creek and the city centre, with a park and ride station at Brigham Creek and stations at Westgate, Royal Road, Lincoln Road, Te Atatū, Point Chevalier and Western Springs.
Climate Change Commission’s advice on ETS settings
The Climate Change Commission has delivered its annual advice to the Government on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) unit settings.
PCE submission on wastewater standards
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Enironment has written to the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai to express his concerns regarding the proposed wastewater environmental performance standards.
Alt-F Reset – Examining the drivers of forestry in New Zealand
In this report, the Commissioner for the Environment discusses how current policies are shaping our forest estate and looks at which alternative forestry systems could play a greater role in afforestation.
Fast-track Approvals Bill Tranche four - documents
This package contains documents relating to the Fast-track Approvals Bill.
Fisheries reforms will not ensure sustainability - EDS
The Environmental Defence Society has lodged its final submission on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ proposed changes to the Fisheries Act and associated regulations.
Global EV adoption fails to cut CO₂ - study
The transition to electric vehicles won't reduce carbon emissions unless countries clean up their electricity grids.
Emissions fell across every sector in New Zealand in 2023
Aotearoa New Zealand reduced its gross greenhouse gas emissions by 2 per cent in 2023 according to the latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Fast-track Approval Bill amendment papers
This package contains documents for the Fast-track Approvals Bill amendment papers.
Replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 - Approach to development of new legislation
This package contains documents about replacing the Resource Management Act 1991.