In new research, ”The contribution of historical methane emission to present-day warming”, commissioned by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Andy Reisinger has answered a fundamental next question: how much have individual sources of methane emissions – such as agriculture – contributed to present day warming globally?

The Government’s Quarter Four (Q4) Action Plan will be focused on making it easier and faster to build infrastructure in New Zealand as part of its wider plan to rebuild the economy.

Read the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment's submission on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill.

The final report of the Select Committee into climate adaptation has been released.

The RMLA scholarship program supports research shaping Aotearoa’s future by enhancing resource management and mātauranga Māori.

Congratulations to Alexander Sinclair and Oliva Sinnema, winners of our 2024 RMLA Moot Competition, presided over by Judge Kirkpatrick and Commissioner Janette Campbell.

The Government has launched the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF) to promote innovation and offset the cost of hundreds of heavy vehicles powered by clean technologies.

New projections have been released which show how the climate could change in Aotearoa New Zealand over the rest of this century.

Read the Minister’s speech as he outlines planning for the initial framework for reform of the RMA.

On behalf of the convenors of the 2024 RMLA Conference, it’s my pleasure to reflect and report on what was an incredible few days in New Plymouth / Ngā Motu last week. This year’s conference saw the best and brightest resource management minds from across Aotearoa gathered together to engage in important conversations about our Interwoven Futures, because wherever we’re going, we’re all going there together.  

Congratulations to all our Annual Award Winners from Friday evening. A lively event at TSB Showplace and a true celebration of excellence in the field of resource management!

New data from the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows that between April and June this year, extra coal and gas were needed to generate enough power for New Zealand homes and businesses.