Annual Report 2002/2003

1 Overview

2 Statement of Service Performance for the Year Ended 30 June 2003

3 Financial Statements and Schedules: Non-Departmental

4 Financial Statements

5 Triple Bottom Line Progress

6 Management of the Ministry

7 Contact Information

Minister's priorities for 2002/2003

The Government's goal for the environment is to "treasure and nurture our environment with protection for ecosystems so that New Zealand maintains a clean, green environment and builds our reputation as a world leader in environmental issues".

The priority environmental issues for the Minister are:

• genetic modification
• climate change
• aquaculture
• hazards and waste reduction
• protecting biodiversity, air and water quality.

The Minister's key supporting actions for tackling environmental issues include:

• refocusing the Ministry's activities so that we can efficiently deliver on the environmental expectations of Ministers, the Government and the wider community
• improving legislation where there are inefficiencies
• encouraging community engagement and education
• building strong relationships, especially with local government and industry
• fixing issues where central government leadership is required.