Outcomes Framework
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Our mission
Environmental stewardship for a prosperous New Zealand Tiakina te Taiao kia tōnui a Aotearoa.
Outcomes
- New Zealand is able to capitalise on its natural environmental advantages (End outcome 1)
- New Zealand’s air, water, land and built communities are healthy (End outcome 2)
- New Zealand’s natural resources are managed effectively and New Zealanders use natural resources sustainably (End outcome 3)
- Risks to people, the economy and the environment from pollution, contamination and other environmental hazards are minimised (End outcome 4)
Intermediate outcomes
- New Zealanders increasingly commit to, and benefit from, the sustainable development and use of natural and physical resources (Intermediate Outcome 1)
- New Zealanders, their communities and environment are prepared for, and adapt to, the impacts of changing environmental conditions (Intermediate Outcome 2)
- Decisions on the management and use of natural and physical resources are guided by appropriate and effective legislation, regulations, policies, strategies, guidelines and advice (Intermediate Outcome 3)
- New Zealanders have better knowledge and understanding of the opportunities and risks that arise from the use and management of natural and physical resources (Intermediate Outcome 4)
Impacts of work programmes Atmosphere
- New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions meet international agreements in an economically efficient and environmentally effective way
- Appropriate recognition of New Zealand’s interests in negotiations on future climate change action by the international community
Changing environment
- Increased community and infrastructure resilience to climate change and weather-related events
Land and fresh water
- New Zealanders have credible decision-making processes for fresh water, andland use affecting water, that provide for healthy ecosystems and optimise New Zealand’s economic, social and cultural wellbeing
Marine environment
- Appropriate statutory frameworks and increased certainty for development of Exclusive Economic zone
- Regulatory barriers to the development of aquaculture are removed
Maximising advantage
- Growth in New Zealand’s capability to exploit international economic and environmental opportunities for agencies, institutions and firms
- The rugby world cup 2011 is recognised for environmentally responsible event management in New Zealand
Environmental hazards
- Environmental hazards posed by the importation, manufacture, management (e.g: transport, storage and handling) and disposal of hazardous substances and new organisms are sufficiently and efficiently managed
- New Zealand’s highest priority contaminated sites are being progresses towards remediation or are remediated
Sustainability in the built environment
- Waste is minimised and disposal decreased to protect the environment from harm and provide environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits
- The urban planning system is streamlined, integrated and more effective so that it delivers on the environmental and socio-economic outcomes sought
- Better Resource Management Act approval times for major infrastructure projects
Environmental governance
- Effective and efficient management of natural and physical resources through improved environmental governance and streamlined resource management processes
- Improved performance by local authorities under the Resource Management Act 1991
- Treaty settlements align well with broader natural resources policy
Evidence base
- The evidence base for providing a clear picture of New Zealand’s environmental performance, incorporating social and economic perspectives, is strengthened
- National and international reporting requirements are met
Business support
- Effective sector leadership and ministerial support
Corporate core
- A flexible, knowledgeable and efficient organisation based on strong corporate services and processes
