The Government has amended the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (CMA) to provide flexibility in how the Government manages Crown-owned petroleum and minerals.

The Environment Committee Komiti Whiriwhiri Take Taiao has initiated an inquiry into climate adaptation and is calling for public submissions.

The Ministry for the Environment commissioned Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research to undertake a rapid assessment of land damaged by the cyclone in February 2023.

The Tony Hearn QC Memorial Lecture was held in the Limes Room of the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday 19 July 2023.