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Rethinking the regulation of farming: the need for a principles-based approach

Author: B J Matheson LLB(Hons), BA(Hons) Barrister, Richmond Chambers “Farming within limits” is the current catch-cry for those seeking…

Report shines light on progress towards Canterbury water management goals

A new Environment Canterbury report details the actions underway to manage fresh water in the region. The Canterbury Water…

Queenstown Lakes District Council : Associate/Senior Legal Counsel, RMA and Regulatory

The Organisation Employing over 500 staff in what is indisputably one of the most stunning locations in the country,…

Eden-Epsom Residential Protection Society Inc v Auckland Council [2021] NZEnvC 082

Author: Bronwyn Carruthers, Barrister, Shortland Chambers The Environment Court has recently clarified the relevance of the National Policy Statement:…

Feedback sought on freshwater proposals

MfE is seeking feedback on a number of proposals to improve the management of freshwater in Aotearoa New Zealand….

Impact of Covid-19 highlighted in Energy in New Zealand 2021

The impact on the energy sector of restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 in New Zealand are evident…

Defining mitigation: an ecology perspective

Authors: Justine Quinn, Matt Baber, Josh Markham, Graham Ussher,Mark Lowe and Nick Goldwater. Ecologists undertaking ecological effects assessments in…

South Waikato District Council : Planning Manager

The South Waikato region is thriving, and we want to put our best foot forward, preparing our district for…

Release of updates to NZ ETS regulations and SGG levy

Amendments and updates to the NZ ETS and SGG Levy regulations are considered every year under the Climate Change…

Auckland Council agrees approach to city-wide intensification

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has agreed to a preliminary approach to enable more higher-density buildings of at least two…

Government releases waste reduction work programme

The government has released its Waste reduction work programme until 2023 to reduce waste as part of a transition…

Driving down emissions

Transport Minister Michael Wood says strong support for a range of potential policies to eliminate transport emissions reinforces the…

Auckland Council steps up emissions reduction efforts

Auckland Council has established a Transport Emissions Reference Group to develop options to help achieve the bold emissions-reduction targets…

Deadline for feedback on proposed decommissioning regulations extended

The deadline for consultation on proposals for regulations to support the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill…

Climate Change Commissioner shares why the ETS alone won’t get us to net zero emissions

Climate Change Commissioner Catherine Leining shares why the Emissions Trading Scheme – acting alone – will not be capable…

Release of the Sixth Assessment report – AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2022

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published the first part of its Sixth Assessment report, a comprehensive…

Draft advice consultation submissions now live

The Climate Change Commission has published submissions received during consultation on Ināia tonu nei: a low emissions future for Aotearoa. More than 15,400 submissions were…

Protecting unique land for generation next

Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan says the Government is boosting legal protection for critically important natural habitats on private…

RMLA Elections : Call for Nominations to National Committee

Nominations are called for election of members to the National Committee of the Association for Resource Management Practitioners, Te…

Feedback sought on freshwater farm plans and low slope maps for stock exclusion

Feedback is being sought on the proposed freshwater farm plan system through to implementation. This includes the content of freshwater farm…