Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: The Salmon Lectures Officially Launched
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Wildlife Act fix will enable economic growth with animal protection
Prompt improvements to the Wildlife Act will ensure infrastructure developments and important conservation work can continue supporting the growing economy while protecting precious wildlife.
Heritage NZ announces new Archaeological Authorities Portal
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has launched their new Archaeological Authority Portal. The portal aims to simplify the Archaeological Authority process via an easy-to-use tool.
He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission advice - Court of Appeal decision released
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal against Justice Mallon’s ruling on the judicial review of the Climate Change Commission’s advice.
Replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 - Approach to development of new legislation
This package contains documents about replacing the Resource Management Act 1991.
The EAG blueprint for resource management reform
An Expert Advisory Group AG) was established in September 2024 to prepare a blueprint to replace the RMA.
New report spotlights biofuel’s key role in Waikato’s renewable energy shift
A new report from EECA reveals that switching to biofuel and electricity could be more affordable for many Waikato businesses than sticking with fossil fuels, making the transition to renewable energy not just environmentally, but economically, desirable.
Govt response to the Climate Change Commission's emissions reduction monitoring report
This release includes documents relating to the response to the Climate Change Commission’s emissions reduction monitoring report.
Reforming the resource management system – replacing the RMA
The Government has announced that the Resource Management Act 1991 will be replaced with two new acts that clearly distinguish between land-use planning and natural resource management, while putting a priority on the enjoyment of private property rights.
High share of quarterly renewable electricity generation as industrial demand for electricity fell
The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the MBIE shows electricity generation in the October to December 2024 quarter was the lowest December quarter on record since 2016.
Deferral of Climate Change Response Act 2002 reporting obligations for animal farmers
This package from MfE contains the cabinet paper and minutes and regulatory impact statement relating to the deferral of New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) obligations for animal farmers.
Aquaculture Plan key to economic growth
A new plan to grow the aquaculture industry will boost the economy and provide vital jobs that support regional communities.