Electrifying NZ's ageing household appliances - an opportunity for homeowners and the energy system
A comprehensive new research report released by EECA unpacks where Kiwi homeowners are at with household electrification, identifying the opportunity when it comes to energy use, emissions, and running costs.
Decisions on Wellington City Council’s District Plan
The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Chris Bishop, has released his decision on twenty recommendations referred to him by the Wellington City Council.
Framework to guide how New Zealand adapts
Work is underway to develop an adaptation framework to strengthen the way Aotearoa New Zealand prepares for climate change.
New Zealand Journal of Enviornmental Law, Vol 27 (2023) now available
The NZJEL is an independent academic journal published by the New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law based at the Auckland Law School University of Auckland. It contains in-depth analysis of environmental and resource management issues in New Zealand and internationally, and some shorter analysis and commentary on recent case-law, legislative reforms, and other topical issues.
Recorded presentation | Fast-track consenting: here to stay
View recording of the Fast-track consenting presentation from late March 2024.
Recipient of RMLA’s Outstanding Person Award authors new book
Environmental Defenders: Fighting for our Natural World
April 2024 - Resource Management Journal
The April 2024 is now available for Members to read and download.
Call for nominations for Waste Advisory Board members
The Minister for the Environment is seeking nominations for Waste Advisory Board members.
Boosting the public EV charging network
25 new high-speed EV charging hubs will be installed along key routes between major urban centres
Rethinking the RMA
Numerous problems in the current law and its implementation were canvassed at this recent Wellington event, with a clear consensus that further food and drink was required before a resolution could be reached!
Letter to Minister Bishop from RMLA
On 28 March 2024, RMLA received a letter from Hon. Chris Bishop which sought our input into the second of two Bills, which would amend the Resource Management Act 1991.
Update on the Government’s work to amend the RMA.
Minister Bishop this morning wrote to the RMLA and other stakeholders with an update on the Government’s work to amend the RMA and their three phase approach.