New Chair & Commissioners appointed to Climate Change Commission
Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy has been appointed as the new chair of the Climate Change Commission.
Have your say on a proposed levy to fund a new economic regulation regime for New Zealand’s water services
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on a proposed levy to recover the cost of a new economic regulation and consumer protection regime for New Zealand’s water services.
Marine spatial planning is a game-changer
The Environmental Defence Society has released a report entitled Restoring the Sea: The role of marine spatial planning.
Second report on Government Target 9 released
The second quarterly report on progress towards the nine Government Targets has been published.
Towards an international treaty on plastic pollution
Aotearoa New Zealand is working with other countries on an international treaty on plastic pollution.
Single agency needed to coordinate climate adaptation and recovery
Infrastructure New Zealand is calling for the establishment of a single, central authority to coordinate climate adaptation and recovery efforts in New Zealand.
Commissioner for the Environment addresses Local Government NZ regional sector meeting
The Commissioner presented an address to Local Government New Zealand's regional sector meeting on 22 November in Wellington.
Commissioner for the Environment letter to Minister on Otago water quality
The Commissioner has written to the Hon Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture, regarding comments he made in the House concerning water quality in Otago.
Consultation opens on the development of a National Infrastructure Plan
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission | Te Waihanga has just published a discussion document entitled ‘Testing our thinking: Developing an enduring National Infrastructure Plan.’
Feedback invited on our international 2035 climate change target
The Government is inviting New Zealanders to share feedback on our international climate change target (known as a Nationally Determined Contribution) ahead of setting the next target in February 2025.