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In brief
Update on call ins
Several proposed projects have been called in by Environment Ministers over the past two years and are being considered by independent boards. The following are under consideration by boards of inquiry: Mighty River Power’s application to build a wind farm in the Tararua Ranges; Transpower’s application for a transmission line in the upper North Island; and Contact’s application for a wind farm in Waikato. Contact's application for a geothermal facility near Taupo was approved by a Board in September 2008. Unison Network’s application to build a wind farm in Hastings District was recently declined by the Environment Court. For more information on the specific status of these applications see www.mfe.govt.nz/rma/central/call-ins.html
Water efficiency labelling
A New Zealand water efficiency label is to be displayed at point of purchase of new taps, dishwashers, washing machines, showers and toilets to give information to consumers about the product's water use efficiency. The Government plans to have water efficiency labelling regulations in place by 1 July 2009.
User guide on telecommunications standards available soon
A guide to the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations 2008 will be available from the Ministry by the end of April. It will help councils and the telecommunications industry to understand and implement the regulations which came into force in October last year. For more information see www.mfe.govt.nz/laws/standards/telecommunication-standards.html
or phone Barry Johnson on 04 439 7769.
Aquaculture Planning Fund
The latest funding round of the Aquaculture Planning Fund opened on 2 March 2009. The fund provides support and incentives to regional councils to make provision for aquaculture in their regions. Details about how to apply for this fund are available at
www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/funding/aquaculture-planning-fund.html
For your diary. . .
Topic |
Date |
Input |
Contact |
Implementing the Waste Minimisation Act |
19 March to 15 May 2009 Submissions close 5.00 pm 15 May 2009 |
Submissions Meetings will be held between 30 March and 6 April in Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, New Plymouth, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin. See article on page 03 for more information. |
Fiona MacGregor Or |
Resource Management Act (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill |
Submissions close 5.00 pm 3 April 2009 |
Submissions For more information see |
Committee Secretariat Local Government and Environment Parliament Buildings Wellington Phone: 04 817 9687 Fax: 04 499 0486 |
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