The Government has taken a major step towards protecting food production by ending the large-scale conversion of productive farmland into pine plantations, with the first reading of the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme—Forestry Conversion) Amendment Bill receiving unanimous support in Parliament.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has approved the registration of Christchurch-based Building Consent Approvals Limited (BCAL) as New Zealand’s first standalone building consent authority (BCA).

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has made a submission to the Department of Conservation on its draft implementation plan for New Zealand’s Biodiversity Strategy.

This release contains the advice on waste policy for the second emissions reduction plan.

This release contains proposal to call in GCSL application to build a waste to energy facility in Te Awamutu.

EECA CE Dr. Marcos Pelenur reflects on the importance of energy efficiency, and EECA’s role in helping households, businesses and New Zealand's system respond to changing energy needs.

The Commissioner has made a submission to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Regulatory Standards Bill, which builds on a previous submission he made on a consultation document.

EPA says it’s committed to maintaining New Zealand’s reputation for environmental integrity while ensuring businesses can access the latest innovations safely and efficiently.

The Government has introduced long awaited legislation that will put a stop to large-scale farm-to-forestry conversions – delivering on a key election promise to protect the future of New Zealand food production.

The Environmental Defence Society opposes the Government’s decision to press ahead with amendments to the Resource Management Act that severely curtail the ability of regional councils to manage the impacts of fishing on coastal marine biodiversity.

New Zealand remains ‘on track’ to meet the Government’s public sector target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions.

Reforms have been announced which will modernise and strengthen Fish & Game New Zealand,improve the national management of hunting and fishing resources and advocacy, while maintaining local control over local fishing and hunting rules.