Worldwide hunt for nature-focused researchers
For RMLA members working across environmental law, policy, planning, governance, biodiversity, natural-resource management and ecological restoration, these opportunities may be of particular professional and academic interest.
RMLA submission to the Environment Committee on the Conservation Amendment Bill
RMLA lodged its submission on the Conservation Amendment Bill with Parliament’s Environment Committee on 13 July 2026.
Environmental Reporting Act amendment bill passes first reading
Legislation to update New Zealand’s environmental reporting regime has passed its first reading in Parliament.
Tarakihi on verge of extinction exposing major fisheries management failings - Environmental Defence Society
Fisheries NZ is consulting on new sustainability measures for the country’s two tarakihi stocks.
PCE response to Waitangi Tribunal's Wai 3325 Climate Change Priority Inquiry
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment received questions from the Waitangi Tribunal, regarding the Wai 3325 Climate Change Priority Inquiry, and provided a response.
PCE address to the Environmental Defence Society Conference 2026
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment addressed the Environmental Defence Society Annual Conference identifying that concurrent resource management and local government reforms risk creating “an expensive mess” if catchments are fragmented.
Environmental Defence Society welcomes Conservation Amendment Bill changes
Following discussions last week on the fringes of the EDS Conference, the Minister of Conservation has agreed to substantial changes to the Conservation Amendment Bill.
PCE address to the Catchment Communities Aotearoa National Forum
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment addressed the Catchment Communities Aotearoa National Forum identifying the pivotal role of catchment groups in tackling environmental challenges in rural New Zealand.
Natural Environment Bill - select committee report delayed
The Natural Environment Bill was introduced on December 9, 2025 with the aim of managing impacts from the use of natural resources and protect the environment from harm.
Consultation opens on proposed ETS settings and regulations
The Government has opened consultation on proposed updates to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) settings and regulations.
Renewable generation surges as solar shines
The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows renewables generated 94.5% of all electricity in the March 2026 quarter, up from 83.2% in the same quarter last year.
Government responds to Infrastructure Plan
The Government has released its formal response to the independent National Infrastructure Plan, setting out how it will respond to the Infrastructure Commission’s sixteen recommendations.