The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that Barry O’Neil will become chair of its Board.

The Government is calling on New Zealanders to share their views on proposed regulations to improve the way waste from commonly used farm plastic products is managed.

A proposed building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings, commonly known as 'granny flats', of up to 60 square metres in size will now cover small standalone dwellings of up to 70 square metres

Our environment 2025 is the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ’s latest three-yearly update on the state of New Zealand’s environment.

Prompt improvements to the Wildlife Act will ensure infrastructure developments and important conservation work can continue supporting the growing economy while protecting precious wildlife.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal against Justice Mallon’s ruling on the judicial review of the Climate Change Commission’s advice.

This package contains documents about replacing the Resource Management Act 1991.

An Expert Advisory Group AG) was established in September 2024 to prepare a blueprint to replace the RMA.

A new report from EECA reveals that switching to biofuel and electricity could be more affordable for many Waikato businesses than sticking with fossil fuels, making the transition to renewable energy not just environmentally, but economically, desirable.

This release includes documents relating to the response to the Climate Change Commission’s emissions reduction monitoring report.

The Government has announced that the Resource Management Act 1991 will be replaced with two new acts that clearly distinguish between land-use planning and natural resource management, while putting a priority on the enjoyment of private property rights.  

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the MBIE shows electricity generation in the October to December 2024 quarter was the lowest December quarter on record since 2016.