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December 2019This document outlines the Government’s proposals for the provisional emissions budget and the accompanying NZ ETS settings. Read more -
November 2019This report by Scientia Consulting estimates the actual EAF in the wholesale electricity market over 2016 and 2017 using actual and counterfactual (not NZ ETS costs) spot prices. Read more -
November 2019This report by Concept Consulting compared input values used in the previous modelling of the EAF against reality. It found that if actual values had been used the EAF would be lower than its current level. Read more -
November 2019This report from Energy Link recommends a range of parameters and values for the proposed EAF modelling. Read more -
November 2019The first set of national planning standards (with minor changes incorporated) provide national consistency for Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) plans and policy statements. Read more -
November 2019This report presents the model used to analyse options to amend the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (in terms of costs and benefits), and summarises the key findings of the preferred option. Read more -
November 2019This discussion document outlines the Government’s proposals for the rules for auctioning in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme to align the supply of NZ ETS units with New Zealand's emissions reduction targets. Read more -
November 2019This paper provides a background on the electricity allocation factor (EAF), its initial modelling techniques and outlines the need for a review. Read more -
November 2019This report presents a modelled baseline of current concentrations of PM2.5 in ambient air and associated health impacts. Read more -
November 2019The Resource Management Review Panel has been established to undertake a comprehensive review of the Resource Management Act and other significant legislation comprising the resource management system. Read more -
October 2019This document provides a summary of the submissions that were made on the proposals presented in the Action on Agriculural Emissions discussion document. Read more -
July 2019This discussion document outlines the Government’s proposals to address greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. Tackling these emissions is vital to enable us to transition to a low-emissions and climate-resilient country. Read more -
May 2019This report by NZIER is the second stage of its Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling of the economic impacts of meeting different 2050 emissions targets. Read more -
May 2019This document is a peer review of NZIER's report Economic impact of meeting 2050 emissions targets: Stage 2 modelling by Dr Niven Winchester. Read more -
May 2019The Productivity Commission and the Ministry for the Environment contracted a consortium of organisations (‘CMV’) with experience in modelling and the economics of climate change mitigation to undertake modelling of New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy. The modelling examines pathways from the present to the two 2050 emissions reduction targets. Read more -
May 2019We are consulting with parties affected by proposed technical updates to New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) regulations. Read more -
May 2019This report gives a high-level overview of the ‘social good’ benefits associated with electrifying process heat and reducing coal use. Read more -
April 2019This report introduces the suite of 14 recommendations on submissions reports on the draft first set of national planning standards. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Regional Policy Statement Structure Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Regional Plan Structure Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the District Plan Structure Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Combined Plan Structure Standard Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Chapter Standards. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Format Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Zone Framework Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Spatial Layers Standards. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Definitions Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Noise and Vibration Metrics Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Electronic Accessibility and Functionality Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the Mapping Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report provides recommendations specifically on the implementation of the first set of national planning standards. Read more -
April 2019This analysis and advice informs final ministerial decisions to proceed with an RMA policy change (being the first set of national planning standards). Read more -
April 2019This report provides an evaluation of amendments to the draft National Planning Standards since they were notified for public consultation in June 2018. Read more -
April 2019This guidance is intended to help you understand and interpret the Noise and Vibration Metrics Standard. Read more -
April 2019This factsheet provides a summary of the national planning standards for elected representatives. Read more -
April 2019This factsheet provides a summary of the national planning standards for plan users and the public. Read more -
April 2019This factsheet provides a summary of the national planning standards for iwi/Māori. Read more -
April 2019This guidance is intended to help you understand and interpret the District Spatial Layers Standard and Zone Framework Standard. Read more -
April 2019This report summarises submissions made on improvements to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more -
April 2019These national planning standards have been superseded by updated national planning standards which incorporate some minor changes. Read more