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December 2013This report was prepared at the request of the Minister for the Environment to assess whether Christchurch City Council is sufficiently resourced and has suitably robust resource management processes in place to meet the pace of earthquake recovery. Read more -
December 2013Guidance for practitioners involved with protecting trees in urban environments including an explanation of how sections 76(4A)-76(4D) of the RMA should be applied and some key considerations when using district plan rules to protect trees in urban allotments. Read more -
December 2013This document summarises the submissions received on the Activity Classifications under the EEZ Act discussion document and presents the main issues and themes raised. Read more -
December 2013In 2013, the Government sought feedback on an exposure draft of the proposed exploratory drilling for oil and gas regulations under the EEZ Act. This document provided supporting information for the consultation. Consultation closed 31 January 2014. Read more -
November 2013This report provides an evaluation under section 32 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of the proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. Read more -
November 2013This document presents Government proposals to amend the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. Read more -
November 2013This report summarises the work of the freshwater National Objectives Framework Reference Group, including identifying some potential bottom lines, and recommendations for further work. The group included representatives from iwi, regional councils and key stakeholder groups. Read more -
November 2013This leaflet provides a summary of the proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. Read more -
October 2013This report provides analysis of the judgements and sentencing outcomes of 429 prosecutions under the Resource Management Act undertaken during the period 1 July 2008 to 30 September 2012. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet provides an overview of the amendments and outlines the other fact sheets in the series, which set out the main changes in detail. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the changes that apply to all resource consent applications. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the changes to the resource consent process for applications that are notified and limited notified. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the introduction of a one-off streamlined process to help deliver the first combined plan for Auckland (the Auckland Unitary Plan). Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the changes to direct referral provisions of the RMA. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the changes to section 32 of the RMA. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines minor and technical changes including district rules for trees, environmental monitoring data, and RMA emergency provisions. Read more -
August 2013This discussion document sought feedback on the Government’s proposals for regulating exploratory drilling for oil and gas, discharges of harmful substances, and dumping of waste in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Submissions closed on 25 September 2013. Read more -
August 2013This document summarises the submissions received on the Improving our Resource Management System discussion document. Read more -
August 2013This document provides a summary of the Resource Management Reform 2013 proposals. Read more -
June 2013This discussion document outlines the proposed National Monitoring System for the RMA and seeks feedback on the approach, content and cost implications for councils and others. Submissions closed on 30 August 2013. Read more -
April 2013This report develops definitions for biogenic (biologically formed) and geological environments identified as sensitive by National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and the Ministry. Read more -
February 2013This document discusses some critical roadblocks to more effective resource management and proposes some solutions. Submissions closed on 2 April 2013. Read more