The Government is strengthening the market governance of New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme.

The Building and Construction (Small Standalone Dwellings) Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the administrating agency of the Fast-Track Approvals Act, has accepted the Environmental Defence Society’s (EDS) contention that it has not been lawfully applying the Act.

In the next stage of the PCE's investigation into resource use and waste generation in New Zealand, the office has released a research note entitled, Resource use and waste generation in Aotearoa New Zealand – filling (some) gaps.

The Ministry for the Environment has released an update to the Measuring Emissions Guide to help organisations measure and report on their emissions.

There’s been increased interest recently in dairy conversions or intensification of existing dairy farms in parts of Waitaha/Canterbury.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment spoke to the Environmental Defence Society Conference on 13 May 2025 outlining key findings from his recent reports on rural land use change and forestry.

This package contains material related to the second emissions reduction plan consultation and the climate change strategy.

The Minister for Infrastructure has referred the first two non-listed projects into the Fast-track approval process under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

The Government has launched a new work programme designed to “improve public infrastructure asset management.

The Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on Monday 12 May.  The policy objective of the Bill is to streamline the land acquisition process under the Public Works Act 1981 for critical infrastructure projects (listed in the Bill). 

Changes to the Wildlife Act will ensure important development projects, such as building new solar and wind farms, continue supporting our growing economy while protecting precious wildlife.