Submissions
The RMLA is lucky to be an organisation with a membership that represents a diverse practice area, diverse vocation, diverse members and national representation.
It is very important to us and to the development of legislation that our members really engage with the feedback process. High levels of engagement mean better outcomes but also full representation of the issues and opportunities that these changing times provide.
Keep informed via our weekly News Brief or contact us directly with any queries.
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.
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has written to the Minister of Transport regarding the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Amendment Bill.
This newsletter (20th edition) provides a regular update from the Ministry for the Environment to people and organisations with an interest in the resource management system.
Reduced natural gas production had a direct impact on consumption with a 33% drop in non-energy use compared with March 2023 quarter and a 31% decrease in energy use in the chemical sector.
The Commissioner presented a keynote speech at the EDS Conference outlined five truths that require some hard thinking.
The Government has announced that it is looking at ways to make building granny flats easier.
The Resource Management Journal provides the opportunity for members and non-members to contribute think pieces, case studies, case law updates, planning and scientific discussions and updates.
RMLA’s submission on the Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Bill can be read here.
Work to increase flood resilience in Hawke’s Bay can start sooner, thanks to a new fast consenting process.
Removing the ban on petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki is part of a suite of proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals Act.
The Government is set to deliver on its election commitment to take agriculture out of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
RMLA representatives will speak to the Environment Committee on the organisation’s submission to the Fast Track Approvals Bill on Thursday 6 June between 4:00pm and 4:30pm.
The Government is seeking feedback on its annual review of auction settings and other regulations for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
As part of Budget 2024 decisions, the government has announced that revenue from the waste disposal levy will be spent on a wider range of projects supporting the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation in addition to minimising waste.
Stats NZ’s greenhouse gas emissions statistics include the emissions gas type for both industries and households, the emissions intensity (emissions in relation to GDP/economic output) for industries, and tourism-related emissions.
The Ministry for the Environment has released an updated guide to help organisations measure and report on their emissions.
RMLA award recipients tell us that being recognised is evidence of their significant leap forward in terms of its subject matter and methodology…
The Commissioner for the Environment has released two case studies to support his major new report on the challenge of land use change.
How do we respond to the environmental challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and water quality while looking after the economic, social and cultural life of our regions?
Read the Commissioner’s presentation to the Environment Select Committee on the Fast Track Approvals Bill or watch it here.
Last week’s budget announcement was a highly disheartening occasion for access to justice. The decision to quietly abolish the Environmental Legal Assistance Fund - Te Mana Rauhī Taio - as part of Budget 24 will have significant impacts.
Our annual awards recognise excellence in the field of resource management. With six categories available, who will you nominate?
The first amendment proposed by the Government to the Resource Management Act (RMA) has been officially introduced today.
A new report published by EECA, shows the main opportunities in Bay of Plenty will be energy efficiency or demand-reduction-related projects as the region reduces its reliance on fossil fuels in the manufacturing sector.
The Government is seeking feedback on its annual review of auction settings and other regulations for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
The RM Reform update is for people and organisations with an interest in the reform of the resource management system.