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Statement of objectives

The Ministry's vision is:

  • a healthy environment which sustains nature and people.

We see our mission as:

  • making a difference through environmental leadership.

The Ministry's role is:

  • to lead on environment across central and local government
  • to work in partnership with others to achieve a good environment for all New Zealanders
  • to ensure purposeful and consistent environmental governance at all levels.