Consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2) has been extended and now closes at 11:59 pm on 25 August 2024.

On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to extend the deadline for the remediation of earthquake-prone buildings had its first reading in the House.

In June, Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts requested a report from the Climate Change Commission on the levels of domestic emissions reduction that Aotearoa New Zealand could feasibly achieve as part of its second nationally determined contribution.

The Environmental Defence Society has released a video interview with Climate Change Minister Hon Simon Watts.

Clarifications to discharge consenting provisions in the Resource Management Act will provide certainty for agricultural and horticultural producers, making sure councils continue to manage discharge consents in a practical way.

Our Annual Conference is the premier event for environmental professionals nationwide. With the opening address from the Hon Chris Bishop, and a workshop with the Ministry for the Environment exploring Phase 3 of the RM Reform, 2024 promises to deliver another exceptional event! View our programme below for details. Early bird registrations close on 16 August

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulations to better manage the international trade in e-waste.

Seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions for industries and households in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased 2.7 percent in the March 2024 quarter, according to Stats NZ figures.

He Pou a Rangi - Climate Change Commission has released its first annual monitoring report on emissions reductions, which assesses progress against the 2050 target, emissions budgets and the first emissions reduction plan.

In a recent LinkedIn post, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment asked, “Will the future landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand be primarily made up of pine plantations and dairy farms or mosaics of more diverse land use?”

The Government has approved regulations that will improve the quality and availability of waste data.

A new report published by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) charts a path for the South Island's industrial sector to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.