The Government has released its response to He Pou a Rangi - Climate Change Commission’s second annual monitoring report on emissions reductions, which assesses progress against the 2050 target, emissions budgets, and the first emissions reduction plan.

The National Adaptation Framework sets out the Government's approach to prepare for the rising risks from natural hazards, such as floods or storms.

The EPA’s latest annual report marks progress in their mission to protect people and the environment while supporting sustainable economic growth.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released his annual report for the year ended 30 June 2025.

The Government has announced decisions regarding New Zealand’s 2050 climate change targets.

New projections show New Zealand is on track to meet its first and second emissions budgets.

The latest Our Marine Environment 2025 report highlights how climate change and human activity are putting increasing pressure on our coasts and the ocean - affecting communities, industries, and ecosystems across the country.

In this article, Dr Severinsen looks at some inspiring recent international approaches to resource management and environmental law reform.

New and returning appointments to two conservation bodies, promoting conservation investment on private and Māori land.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment recently spoke at the QEII National Trust conference.

The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament.

What if rivers, forests, and ecosystems had the same right to be heard as people? In his 2025 Salmon Lecture, retired Environment Court Judge Laurie Newhook makes a powerful case for giving nature a voice in our legal system. Drawing on international biodiversity frameworks, the Whanganui River personhood model, and his own decades on the bench, Judge Newhook explores how access to justice for the environment could reshape New Zealand’s future.