An interview with the Climate Change Minister
The Environmental Defence Society has released a video interview with Climate Change Minister Hon Simon Watts.
Government to clarify discharge consenting
Clarifications to discharge consenting provisions in the Resource Management Act will provide certainty for agricultural and horticultural producers, making sure councils continue to manage discharge consents in a practical way.
Have your say on proposed regulations on importing and exporting e-waste
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulations to better manage the international trade in e-waste.
Total greenhouse gas emissions decrease 2.7 percent in the March 2024 quarter
Seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions for industries and households in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased 2.7 percent in the March 2024 quarter, according to Stats NZ figures.
Climate Change Commission releases first annual monitoring report
He Pou a Rangi - Climate Change Commission has released its first annual monitoring report on emissions reductions, which assesses progress against the 2050 target, emissions budgets and the first emissions reduction plan.
Exploring Land Use Change Under Different Policy Settings - PCE Report
In a recent LinkedIn post, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment asked, “Will the future landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand be primarily made up of pine plantations and dairy farms or mosaics of more diverse land use?”
Changes to the way national waste data is collected
The Government has approved regulations that will improve the quality and availability of waste data.
Report maps road for South Island industry’s transition to renewable energy
A new report published by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) charts a path for the South Island's industrial sector to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Gas production forecast to fall below demand
Natural gas production in New Zealand is expected to drop below demand, according to the latest oil and gas reserves data.
Oceanic and coastal water temperatures highest since the series began
Between 2022 and 2023, oceanic and coastal waters around Aotearoa New Zealand reached their warmest annual temperatures since the series began in 1982, according to data released by Stats NZ.
Government unveils five-point climate strategy
The Government has released its climate change strategy, setting out its approach to how it will deliver on New Zealand’s climate goals.
Consultation opens on New Zealand’s Second Emissions Reduction Plan
Have your say on the actions and activities that New Zealand should take in the second half of the decade to help navigate towards a low-emissions future.