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December 2015Information on New Zealand’s retirement of Kyoto Protocol emission units to meet our commitments for the first Kyoto commitment period. Read more -
December 2015Key findings and differences between New Zealand’s Biennial Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and New Zealand’s 2020 Net Position. Read more -
New Zealand’s second biennial report under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeDecember 2015New Zealand’s progress towards meeting its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Read more -
December 2015Report produced by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research which introduces Bayesian Networks as a decision-support tool for councils and their communities to use when developing freshwater management options. Read more -
November 2015This guide outlines the obligations of territorial authorities under the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014 and describes some impacts the NPS-FM may have on councils. Read more -
November 2015This discussion document set out the issues on which the Government consulted; the objective, content and drivers for the review and the review’s terms of reference. Read more -
November 2015This booklet explains the second phase of the Government's Resource Management Act reforms. Read more -
November 2015This fact sheet provides key messages about regional councils’ responsibilities under the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014 and the Resource Management Act 1991 for managing discharges. Read more -
September 2015This case study describes the collaborative processes used as part of the Healthy Rivers Wai Ora project in the Waikato catchment. Read more -
September 2015This guidance, collaboratively written by regional council and Ministry for the Environment staff, steps the reader through the establishment, running and winding up of an effective collaboration group. Read more -
September 2015This guide will help regional and unitary councils implement the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management requirement to establish freshwater accounting systems for water quantity and quality. Read more -
September 2015This report presents an assessment of the costs and benefits of the cultural effects that are anticipated as a result of the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities 2008. Read more -
September 2015This report presents the recommendations on the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities 2008. Read more -
September 2015This document is the summary of submissions received on the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities 2008. Read more -
July 2015A summary of submissions from consultation in which the Government sought the view of the public on the direction of the review of ECan, the proposed mixed-model governance structure and other alternatives. Read more -
July 2015This report contains the detailed policy settings for how the mixed-model is intended to be set up and operate. Some of the details in this report may be subject to change to best give effect to the overall policy intent. Read more -
July 2015The Government consulted on a climate change target between 7 May and 3 June 2015. This document provides a summary of consultation responses. Read more -
July 2015The purpose of this consultation document is to seek your views on three proposed updates to the Climate Change (Stationary Energy and Industrial Processes) Regulations (2009) made under the Climate Change Response Act 2002, and relate to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS). Read more -
July 2015The purpose of this consultation document was to seek views on proposed amendments to the Climate Change (Liquid Fossil Fuels) Regulations 2008. The purpose of the regulations is to regulate the collection of information and calculation of emissions for the purpose of surrendering units by obligation fuel participants and opt-in participants in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more -
July 2015The purpose of this consultation document was to seek views on a proposed amendment to the Climate Change (Waste) Regulations 2010. Read more -
June 2015This paper includes a brief review of scholarly literature identifying critical criteria to use when running a collaborative planning process in natural resource management, and then discusses the theory in relation to current practice and understanding within regional councils. It finishes with recommendations for developing future guidance for councils considering whether to choose collaborative planning processes. Read more -
May 2015The Government sought views on New Zealand’s post-2020 climate change contribution under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This discussion document provides information about the issues and trade-offs involved in setting our contribution. Read more -
May 2015The Ministry worked with several Government agencies to model the impacts on the New Zealand economy of New Zealand agreeing to participate in an international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions post-2020. As part of this work, Infometrics Ltd was commissioned to undertake macroeconomic modelling. This report presents the findings of that analysis. Read more -
May 2015This report is a stocktake to establish what type of functions/powers/duties have been transferred and on what terms and conditions. Read more -
May 2015This study was commissioned to better understand the current application of section 80 of the RMA. The study outlines the governance, process, challenges, barriers, cost sharing and lessons learnt from the Wairarapa experience. Read more -
May 2015Landcare Research was commissioned to undertake macroeconomic modelling on the economic cost of New Zealand’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution. This report presents the findings of that analysis. Read more -
April 2015This flow chart shows the resource consent process for notified/limited notified applications. Read more -
April 2015One of two technical reports that assessed the options and implications of using the Macroinvertebrate Community Index (MCI) as an attribute in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. It looked at the cause-and-effect relationships between environmental drivers and MCI scores, and the potential response of MCI to changes in catchment management. Read more -
April 2015One of two reports that assessed the options and implications of using the Macroinvertebrate Community Index (MCI) as an attribute in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. It looked at identifying potential threshold values to define numeric attribute states for MCI. Read more -
April 2015The technical advice and evidence used to inform the development of the ammonia toxicity attribute. Read more -
April 2015Statistical advice about alternative approaches to defining thresholds and sample statistics for E. coli attribute. Read more -
April 2015Advice to inform the development of nutrient and phytoplankton attributes for the trophic state aspect of ecosystem health for lakes. Read more -
April 2015This is New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory report for 1990–2013. The inventory is the official annual report of all anthropogenic (human induced) emissions and removals of greenhouse gases in New Zealand. This is not the latest inventory. Note the inventory is updated annually and every release contains recalculated data for the entire time series (from 1990) to implement ongoing improvements. To view the latest inventory go to our greenhouse gas inventory reporting web page. Read more -
April 2015This document provides a snapshot of New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990–2013. This is not the latest inventory snapshot. Note the inventory is updated annually and every release contains recalculated data for the entire time series (from 1990) to implement ongoing improvements. To view the latest snapshot go to our greenhouse gas inventory reporting web page. Read more -
April 2015Statistical advice about alternative approaches to defining sample statistics for the planktonic cyanobacteria attribute. Read more -
April 2015This guide is for organisations who wish to voluntarily monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions for their New Zealand operations. It encourages best practice in greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting and supports voluntary greenhouse gas reporting initiatives. Read more -
April 2015These greenhouse gas emission factors can be used by organisations who wish to voluntarily monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions on an organisational basis for their New Zealand operations. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides information for anyone who is identified as being adversely affected by a proposed activity under the RMA. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides information about the agencies you can approach if you are unhappy with a decision made under the Resource Management Act. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides information on applying for a resource consent to do something that might affect the environment. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides information on the consultation process if you are applying for a resource consent. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides information for anyone who is going to appear at a council hearing. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides information for anyone who is making a submission about a resource consent application that is processed by a council. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide explains Environment Court costs, how and why they are awarded, and what things you should bear in mind if you are considering bringing proceedings in the Environment Court. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide explains the role of the Environment Court, identifies who is involved in Environment Court hearings, and explains why you may want to take proceedings to the Environment Court, and if so what’s involved. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides a summary of the mediation process to help you participate in and prepare for mediation in the Environment Court. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides information for anyone who is involved in the notice of requirement and designation process under the Resource Management Act. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide is for anyone who is concerned about an activity under the Resource Management Act and wants enforcement action taken. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide provides information on the tools the Government can use to provide direction on specific national, regional, or local issues under the Resource Management Act. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This guide explains what the RMA does, how it works and how it affects you in your daily life. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more