Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Simon Court’s spoke at Infrastructure New Zealand’s 2024 Conference.

The Government has introduced clear priorities to modernise Te Papa Atawhai - The Department of Conservation’s protection of our natural taonga.

The rollout of freshwater farm plans is to be paused until system improvements are finalised.

This newsletter provides a regular update from the Ministry for the Environment to people and organisations with an interest in the resource management system.

DOC says trials collecting data on forests using helicopter-mounted hi-tech 3D lasers could have significant benefits for climate change mitigation and conservation.

Greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 13 out of 16 regions in New Zealand in the year ended December 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ.

The Environmental Defence Society has launched a report called “Restoring Nature: Reform of the Conservation Management System” which sets out a comprehensive package of recommendations for a new conservation system.

A new national direction is being developed to provide direction to councils on natural hazards such as floods and landslides when planning for new land use activities.

The Government will progress a second Resource Management Act Amendment Bill and a suite of changes to national direction to drive economic growth and productivity.

Cabinet has agreed to recommend changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill to the Environment Committee.

The Government has announced how many New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) units will be available for auction and price controls for the next five years. 

New electric empty container handlers promise to play a key role in decarbonising two of New Zealand’s largest ports.