Congratulations to Alexander Sinclair and Oliva Sinnema, winners of our 2024 RMLA Moot Competition, presided over by Judge Kirkpatrick and Commissioner Janette Campbell.

The Government has launched the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF) to promote innovation and offset the cost of hundreds of heavy vehicles powered by clean technologies.

New projections have been released which show how the climate could change in Aotearoa New Zealand over the rest of this century.

Read the Minister’s speech as he outlines planning for the initial framework for reform of the RMA.

On behalf of the convenors of the 2024 RMLA Conference, it’s my pleasure to reflect and report on what was an incredible few days in New Plymouth / Ngā Motu last week. This year’s conference saw the best and brightest resource management minds from across Aotearoa gathered together to engage in important conversations about our Interwoven Futures, because wherever we’re going, we’re all going there together.  

Congratulations to all our Annual Award Winners from Friday evening. A lively event at TSB Showplace and a true celebration of excellence in the field of resource management!

New data from the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows that between April and June this year, extra coal and gas were needed to generate enough power for New Zealand homes and businesses.

A major refresh of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) board has been announced.

A draft list of minerals deemed essential to New Zealand’s economy and strengthening its mineral resilience has been released for consultation.

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai, has been monitoring the progress of 29 council and two government drinking water suppliers as they’ve developed funded plans to implement critical drinking water treatment barriers by December 2025.

The first quarterly reports on progress towards the nine Government Targets have been published. Target 9 is to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions.

The Coastal Wetland Blue Carbon Policy Research in Aotearoa report was commissioned to look at the barriers and opportunities for enabling blue carbon projects in New Zealand to participate in blue carbon markets.