Baseline Food Loss and Waste Report Launched
MfE has published a report establishing Aotearoa New Zealand’s first baseline measure of food loss and waste.
Stats NZ seeks feedback on their Environmental Indicators
Stats NZ is seeking feedback on the Environmental Indicators it publishes. They want to understand what people use the information for, and which components of the Environmental Indicator releases are most useful.
PCE estimate of environmental expenditure 2025/26
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s estimate of environmental expenditure 2025/26: Method and results shows a $1 billion, or approximately 25%, reduction in central government spending for the year ahead.
Improving infrastructure funding and finance for housing and urban development
The Government has announced changes to help improve how we fund and finance housing and urban development across Aotearoa New Zealand.
EDS expresses concern over local government reform proposals
The Environmental Defence Society is urging caution following the announcement that local government is in for the biggest shakeup since 1989.
Simpler, more cost-effective local government
The Government says new proposals for regional councils will fundamentally simplify how cities and regions are planned and make it far easier to build the future New Zealanders deserve.
NZTA Integrated Delivery Model Professional Services – Environmental Planning and Management tender
NZTA is introducing a new model to support the delivery of Maintenance & Operations, known as the Integrated Delivery Model.
NZ Infrastructure Commission 2024-2025 Annual Report
The Infrastructure Commission has released its Annual Report for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
PCE writes to Minister on public funding of LNG import terminal
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment wrote a letter to Hon Simon Watts about the Government’s decision to explore the development of an LNG import facility.
Way forward for Christchurch housing growth
Christchurch City Council has met its Housing Growth Target and is therefore able to withdraw part of Plan Change 14.
Long-term Insights Briefing 2025: Building New Zealand’s Long-term Resilience to Hazards
The Government has published a Long-term Insights Briefing on building New Zealand’s long-term resilience to hazards, such as severe weather, pandemics, volcanic activity, and earthquakes.