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April 2009The Ministry has prepared a report on submissions on the proposed National Environmental Standard for On-site Wastewater Systems. It provides a summary of the written submissions broken down in different key themes. Read more -
February 2009This report, produced by the Minister for the Environment’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG), provides independent perspectives and analysis on introducing a Bill to streamline and simplify the Resource Management Act. Read more -
February 2009This summary of submissions document presents an overview of submissions received on the proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Levels: Discussion Document. Read more -
December 2008Regulations covering the Liquid Fossil Fuels under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) are now in place (Climate Change (Liquid Fossil Fuels) Regulations 2008). Read more -
December 2008This report, prepared by Brown and Pemberton Planning Group Limited, updates previous research on the timeframes for developing policy statements and plans under the Resource Management Act (RMA). Read more -
November 2008The report was commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment for the SEIP TAG Electricity Issues Sub-group. The analysis involved modelling future electricity system performance in New Zealand assuming a range of CO2 prices Read more -
August 2008In 2004, the Government decided to review flood risk management to ensure the framework was robust. The Ministry for the Environment led the review, and a Steering Group provided direction and guidance. This report presents the review's findings. Read more -
August 2008This report, prepared for the Ministry for the Environment by the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd, identifies the major co-benefits that climate change mitigation measures will offer to water quality and aquatic habitats. Read more -
August 2008In August 2008, the Ministry for the Environment sought views on the scope of a National Policy Statement on Urban Design. This background paper was prepared to guide feedback on scope. Read more -
July 2008The Ministry commissioned this report to better understand the time and costs associated with plan changes processed under the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). Read more -
July 2008This discussion document assessed different policy options for improving the management and environmental performance of on-site systems. The proposed National Environmental Standard for On-site Wastewater Systems has been withdrawn. Read more -
July 2008This report presents the results of a study, which gathered information from a sample of local authorities, to test claims that the plan change process is bureaucratic, lengthy, costly and could be streamlined. The report found the Schedule 1 process is essentially sound. Read more -
July 2008This report was commissioned by the Board of Inquiry Te Mihi Geothermal Power Station Proposal, under section 42A. It includes a review of plans and other statutory information about the application, a review of the application and submissions, and identification of any issues. Read more -
June 2008In late 2007 the Ministry contracted a sector expert to provide a summary of the range of risks, costs, benefits and advantages from applying emissions trading to emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The report considers several possible places on the HFC supply and emission chain. Read more -
May 2008Impacts of sea-level rise on the Avon River, Christchurch is a case study on the Christchurch City Council's response to flooding as a result of climate change. Read more -
May 2008Transit NZ - climate change and the state highway network is a case study on incorporating consideration of climate change impacts into the design and planning of long lived roading infrastructure. Read more -
May 2008This report sets out a number of costs and benefits from having a National Environmental Standard on Water Measuring Devices. Read more -
May 2008This document presents an overview of submissions received on the Proposed National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission: Discussion Document. Read more -
April 2008The scoping report identifies potential environmental effects of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) and closely related measures, potential response measures, and terms of reference for further work. Read more -
April 2008This report contains recommendations to a number of issues that came out of the first meeting of the Transport Fuels Technical Advisory Group and to issues raised in Emissions Trading Bulletin No. 2. Read more -
April 2008This report draws together the results of general equilibrium modelling undertaken for the Emissions Trading Group since October 2007, previously described in a number of separate papers. Read more -
April 2008This report provides a summary of the submissions received on Contact's Te Mihi Geothermal Power Station Proposal. Read more -
March 2008This report estimates the extent of dioxin contamination at sawmill sites in New Zealand where pentachlorophenol (known as PCP) was used as a timber treatment in sprays or dips until its withdrawal in 1988. Read more -
March 2008Coast Care Bay of Plenty Dune Restoration is a case study on a community partnership programme to reduce erosion of sand dunes on coastal reserve areas through restoration processes. Read more -
March 2008This document lists the submissions received by the Minister on Transpower’s Upper North Island Grid Upgrade proposal. Read more -
March 2008This discussion document sought feedback on the proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Levels. Submissions closed 31 July 2008. Read more -
February 2008In October 2007, the Government conducted 12 consultation hui with key tangata whenua throughout Aotearoa, on the Emissions Trading Scheme. This report outlines some key themes and notable points that have arisen from the questions, comments, challenges and ideas. Read more -
February 2008This case study looks at stormwater issues in Tauranga following intense storms that caused flooding throughout the Western Bay of Plenty in May 2005. Read more -
January 2008This report provides detailed analysis and conclusions on the potential economic impacts on Māori from the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. It outlines economic opportunities and costs in absolute and relative terms. Read more -
January 2008This paper discusses a number of further issues and options relating to the treatment of pre-1990 forest in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more -
January 2008This report, commissioned by the Upper North Island Grid Upgrade Proposal Board of Inquiry includes key issues of the proposal, an overview of the notices of requirement and resource consent applications lodged, and an analysis of information provided by Transpower. Read more -
December 2007Briefing for the Climate Change Leadership Forum. Prepared by the Emissions Trading Group. Read more -
December 2007Briefing for the Climate Change Leadership Forum. Prepared by the Emissions Trading Group. Read more -
December 2007Briefing for the Climate Change Leadership Forum. Prepared by the Emissions Trading Group. Read more -
December 2007Briefing for the Climate Change Leadership Forum. Prepared by the Emissions Trading Group. Read more -
December 2007This document outlines the Government’s response to feedback from engagement on an Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more -
November 2007This document presents the findings of a review of New Zealand s 2007 net position report (September 2007) which describes the 2007 estimate of New Zealand s net position with respect to its Kyoto target over the first commitment period. Read more -
November 2007This report summarises the key themes that emerged from 13 hui held in April 2007 to discuss the climate change issues and options. Read more -
November 2007This is the report and recommendation of the special tribunal appointed under section 202 of the Resource Management Act to consider Fish and Game's application for a water conservation order on the Oreti River. Read more -
November 2007This is the summary of the report of the special tribunal appointed under section 202 of the Resource Management Act to consider Fish and Game's application for a water conservation order on the Oreti River. Read more -
October 2007This briefing paper looks at functionality in the international carbon reduction project market. Read more -
October 2007This paper presents a general equilibrium analysis of possible policies that would meet New Zealand’s emissions obligations, under the Kyoto first commitment period 2008-12 (CP1) and under some plausible international agreement in 2025. Read more -
October 2007In this study, Point Carbon examines the price patters in the various carbon markets established under the Kyoto Protocol and the routes to market available to companies with exposure to carbon price risk. Read more -
October 2007This document sought feedback on proposed National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities. Submissions closed on 30 November 2007. The standards came into effect on 14 January 2010. Read more -
October 2007This document is the summary of submissions received on the proposed National Environmental Standard for Telecommunications Facilities discussion document. Read more -
September 2007This paper sets out a prioritised Ministry work programme to help manage contaminated land. Read more -
September 2007This report contains a summary of the submissions received on the discussion paper Working Towards a Comprehensive Policy Framework for Managing Contaminated Land in New Zealand – Discussion paper. Read more -
August 2007This report summarise submissions on the discussion paper, Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in New Zealand Post-2012. Read more -
August 2007This report summarise submissions on the discussion paper, Transitional Measures: Options to Move Towards Low Emissions Electricity and Stationary Energy Supply and to Facilitate a Transition to Greenhouse Gas Pricing in the Future. Read more -
June 2007This document sought feedback on proposed National Environmental Standards for Telecommunications Facilities. The standards came into force on 9 October 2008. Read more