PCE comment on Tukituki Water Storage Project Land Exchange Application
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment provided comment to the Department of Conservation on a proposed land exchange related to the Tukituki Water Security Project in the Hawke’s Bay region made under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA).
System transformation - new planning system
MfE has published documents relating to the system transformation work programme that replaces the RMA.
New South Island Marine Reserves finally here
The Minister of Conservation has announced the creation of five marine reserves off the Otago and south-Canterbury coast, forming the Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia marine protection network.
New investigations into heritage and housing rules
An investigation has been launched into whether council planning rules in Wellington and Hamilton are getting in the way of new homes and economic growth.
Incentivising councils to go for housing growth
The Government has committed funding to back councils that support housing growth.
Budget 2026 allocates $400 million over four years through a tagged contingency for the new Incentives for Growth Fund.
Funding to boost resilient planning system
The Government says New Zealanders will benefit from better information about natural hazard risks, and faster and more consistent planning decisions under major new investment for planning reforms.
Resource management reform phase 2 national direction
This package contains documents relating to the resource management reform phase 2 national direction including National Environmental Standards.
Seeking nominations - Pou Herenga
Help support the Climate Change Commission Board with knowledge in te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi and te ao Māori.
Climate adaptation case study on Westport released
A new case study on climate adaptation in Westport shares concerns from the community about the need for clarity on who pays for adaptation work to support resilience in small communities.
OPINION: We can’t pipe our way out of climate change; when the pipes fail, water finds its own way
This opinion piece is from Craig Mcilroy, General Manager, Health Waters and Flood Resilience, Auckland Council.
There’s a moment in every major storm when stormwater stops being an engineering term and becomes deeply personal.
New Leadership Confirmed for DOC
Peter Chrisp has been appointed to the role of Director-General of Conservation and Chief Executive of DOC for a five-year term.
Southland freshwater farm plans deadline extended
Southland farmers have an extended timeframe to submit freshwater farm plans to ensure they can benefit from the updated national system to be adopted later this year.