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National report
In 2007, the Ministry for the Environment produced Environment New Zealand 2007, our country’s second state of the environment report. These reports are due every 5 years.
Environmental reporting
Environmental reporting draws together information and data that lets us know the current state of the environment, trends, and effects of human activities (also known as 'pressures') on the environment.
Report cards
To ensure high-quality environmental information is available between the five-yearly state of the environment reports, the Ministry produces a series of environmental report cards. These report cards are designed for a wide readership, and are published on a regular basis as new data becomes available.
New Zealand's ten domains
The Ministry reports on the environment through ten domains. There are 22 national environmental indicators covering these domains. Each indicator has a set of variables, making 66 national environmental datasets.
International reporting obligations
The Ministry also contributes to New Zealand's international reporting to bodies such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and United Nations. In particular, the Ministry leads work across government relating to the OECD's review of New Zealand's environmental performance.
Technical reports
National scale state of environment reporting draws on data and information from background technical reports.
Last updated: 2 March 2009
