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.
Oral submission on Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
The Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Bill) proposes a number of amendments to speed up the process to prepare and amend national direction.
2024 Scholarship applications for masters’ students open for four more weeks
Our scholarship program supports research shaping Aotearoa's future by enhancing resource management and mātauranga Māori.
Granny flats popular with all ages
More than 1,300 people have submitted on the recent proposal to make it easier to build granny flats.
New Zealand celebrates a year of plastic ban success
A year on from New Zealand banning some single-use plastics, almost one billion plastic items have been taken out of circulation.
Faster consenting with remote inspections
The Government is progressing a requirement for building consent authorities to use remote inspections as the default approach.
More wind and solar generation needed to meet future demand
Aotearoa New Zealand will require new generation to meet future electricity demand.
Carbon capture framework to reduce emissions
A Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) framework has been released for consultation.
Interwoven Futures Conference Programme
We have a number of exciting keynotes, panel discussions and workshops lined up for delegates and take this opportunity to share a snapshot of the same for you.
Government’s announcements on ambitious Going for Housing Growth (GfHG) programme
The Minister of Housing, Chris Bishop has announced some decisions about the Government’s decisions about freeing up and allocating land for urban development and housing.