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Granny flats popular with all ages
More than 1,300 people have submitted on the recent proposal to make it easier to build granny flats.
New Zealand celebrates a year of plastic ban success
A year on from New Zealand banning some single-use plastics, almost one billion plastic items have been taken out of circulation.
Faster consenting with remote inspections
The Government is progressing a requirement for building consent authorities to use remote inspections as the default approach.
More wind and solar generation needed to meet future demand
Aotearoa New Zealand will require new generation to meet future electricity demand.
Carbon capture framework to reduce emissions
A Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) framework has been released for consultation.
Interwoven Futures Conference Programme
We have a number of exciting keynotes, panel discussions and workshops lined up for delegates and take this opportunity to share a snapshot of the same for you.
Government’s announcements on ambitious Going for Housing Growth (GfHG) programme
The Minister of Housing, Chris Bishop has announced some decisions about the Government’s decisions about freeing up and allocating land for urban development and housing.
Panel appointed for independent review of biogenic methane science and target
The Government has named appointees for the Methane Review Ministerial Advisory Panel and confirmed the Terms of Reference.
A review of freshwater models used to support the regulation and management of water in New Zealand
In this report, the Commissioner for the Environment has investigated how models are being used by councils for freshwater management.
Taumata Arowai provides new insights into the performance of the water services sector
Taumata Arowai has published a suite of reports providing the first ever consolidated view of drinking water in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Updated guidance on coastal climate change released
This updated guidance draws on the latest science to provide coastal hazards and climate change information for decision-makers in coastal areas.