Infrastructure NZ backs NPS to strengthen infrastructure decision-making
Infrastructure New Zealand is welcoming the release of consultation on the first National Policy Statement for Infrastructure and the strengthening of guidance for local government as to how they can better integrate infrastructure into consenting and planning processes.
PCE submission on proposed amendments to NZ's waste legislation
The Commissioner has made a submission to the Ministry for the Environment on proposed changes to New Zealand’s waste legislation.
Strengthening ETS Market Governance
The Government is strengthening the market governance of New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme.
Granny flats bill passes first reading
The Building and Construction (Small Standalone Dwellings) Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.
Procedural fast-track win for EDS
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.
Resource use and waste generation in Aotearoa - filling some gaps
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.
New emissions factors released
The Ministry for the Environment has released an update to the Measuring Emissions Guide to help organisations measure and report on their emissions.
Dairy conversions in Canterbury: What's the story?
There’s been increased interest recently in dairy conversions or intensification of existing dairy farms in parts of Waitaha/Canterbury.
PCE addresses EDS Conference 2025
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.
Emissions reduction plan and the climate strategy
This package contains material related to the second emissions reduction plan consultation and the climate change strategy.