The Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Bill) proposes a number of amendments to speed up the process to prepare and amend national direction.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has written to the Minister of Transport regarding the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Amendment Bill.

This newsletter (20th edition) provides a regular update from the Ministry for the Environment to people and organisations with an interest in the resource management system.

Reduced natural gas production had a direct impact on consumption with a 33% drop in non-energy use compared with March 2023 quarter and a 31% decrease in energy use in the chemical sector.

The Commissioner presented a keynote speech at the EDS Conference outlined five truths that require some hard thinking.

The Government has announced that it is looking at ways to make building granny flats easier.

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.