The RMJ provides the opportunity for members and non-members to contribute think pieces, case studies, case law updates, planning and scientific discussions and updates.

RMLA’s submission on the Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Bill can be read here.

Work to increase flood resilience in Hawke’s Bay can start sooner, thanks to a new fast consenting process.

Removing the ban on petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki is part of a suite of proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals Act.

The Government is set to deliver on its election commitment to take agriculture out of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

RMLA representatives will speak to the Environment Committee on the organisation’s submission to the Fast Track Approvals Bill on Thursday 6 June between 4:00pm and 4:30pm.

The Government is seeking feedback on its annual review of auction settings and other regulations for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

As part of Budget 2024 decisions, the government has announced that revenue from the waste disposal levy will be spent on a wider range of projects supporting the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation in addition to minimising waste.

Stats NZ’s greenhouse gas emissions statistics include the emissions gas type for both industries and households, the emissions intensity (emissions in relation to GDP/economic output) for industries, and tourism-related emissions.