What does no net loss of river extent mean in practice – exploring the tension between Policy 7 and Regulation 57
In 2020, the Ministry for the Environment released the latest version of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS FM).
Mining law changes to get New Zealand to net-zero by 2050
The Government has amended the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (CMA) to provide flexibility in how the Government manages Crown-owned petroleum and minerals.
Inquiry into climate adaptation
The Environment Committee Komiti Whiriwhiri Take Taiao has initiated an inquiry into climate adaptation and is calling for public submissions.
Report provides useful data about East Coast landslides
The Ministry for the Environment commissioned Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research to undertake a rapid assessment of land damaged by the cyclone in February 2023.
Hearn Memorial Lecture 2023: Hoihio – conversations not for the dinner table
The Tony Hearn QC Memorial Lecture was held in the Limes Room of the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday 19 July 2023.