The Commissioner has made a submission to the Ministry for the Environment on proposed changes to New Zealand’s waste legislation.

Celebrating excellence: a look back at past RMLA Award winners.

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.

The Commissioner has provided feedback on the Treasury’s Long-term Insights Briefing focused on the fiscal risks posed by climate change.

It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of Gresson Dorman & Co’s Managing Partner, Georgina Hamilton. Georgina passed away peacefully on 13 May 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

The Climate Change Commission has delivered its annual advice to the Government on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) unit settings.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Enironment has written to the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai to express his concerns regarding the proposed wastewater environmental performance standards.

In this report, the Commissioner for the Environment discusses how current policies are shaping our forest estate and looks at which alternative forestry systems could play a greater role in afforestation.

This package contains documents relating to the Fast-track Approvals Bill.

The Environmental Defence Society has lodged its final submission on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ proposed changes to the Fisheries Act and associated regulations.