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Statement of objectives

The Ministry's vision is:
  • A healthy environment which sustains people and nature.
We see our mission as:
  • Delivering the environment that New Zealanders expect and deserve.
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.