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December 2020A high level, theme based summary of the reviews undertaken of each regional council or unitary authority’s regional planning instruments for the NPS-FM. Read more -
August 2020This evaluation report has been prepared under Section 32 (s32) of the Resource Management Act 1991. Read more -
July 2020This report recommends on how Ngā Wai Manga – the Urban Water Principles can be implemented (phase II). Read more -
October 2018Our annual report 2017/18 provides information on how we’ve performed during 2017/18. Read more -
October 2018This report documents the initial work of the Urban Water Working Group – an independent collaborative body comprising urban water practitioners and technical experts convened by the Ministry for the Environment. Read more -
December 2017This package of briefings was provided to the incoming Minister for the Environment and Minister for Climate in October 2017. Read more -
October 2017Our Statement of Intent 2017–2021 and Annual Report 2016/17 provides information about our plans for the next four years and how we’ve performed during 2016/17. Read more -
September 2017The Clean Water discussion document proposed changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. Following the consultation recommendations on amending the Freshwater NPS were made to the Minister for the Environment. This report provides a summary of decisions the Minister made based on those recommendations. Read more -
August 2017This review provides a stocktake of the progress made by each regional council towards implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) in their plans. Read more -
July 2017This report assesses how well we are developing and maintaining the regulatory regimes that we are responsible for, including the current state of each piece of legislation, any plans for amendments, and our view of important emerging issues. Read more -
June 2017This briefing was provided to the Associate Minister for the Environment in May 2017. Read more -
October 2016The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2016 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. Read more -
October 2016The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2016 – 2020. Read more -
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October 2015This report provides an overview of the performance information on selected Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations. Read more -
October 2015This report provides an overview of the performance information on selected Climate Change Non-Departmental Appropriations. Read more -
September 2015This report presents the recommendations on the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities 2008. Read more -
August 2015This report provides agencies with information on support and administrtaive services for 2013/2014. 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 -
May 2015Summary of the findings of the review of the effectiveness of the Environmental Protection Authority. Read more -
May 2015The findings of the assessment of the Environmental Protection Authority's cost recovery practices. Read more -
May 2015The findings of a self-review of the Environmental Protection Authority completed by three external contractors at the request of the Authority. Read more -
May 2015The fiscal sustainability of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), including a high-level assessment of its operational efficiency and the impact of such efficiency on funding needs. Read more -
May 2015The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2015 – 2019. Read more -
May 2014The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2014 – 2018. Read more -
October 2013The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2013 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. Read more -
June 2013The expenses of the Ministry for the Environment’s Chief Executive for the period 1 January 2013 – 30 June 2013. Read more -
May 2013The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2013 – 2016. Read more -
December 2012The expenses of the Ministry for the Environment’s Chief Executive for the period 1 July 2012 – 31 December 2012. Read more -
October 2012The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2012 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. Read more -
June 2012The expenses of the Ministry for the Environment’s Chief Executive for the period 1 January 2012 – 30 June 2012 Read more -
May 2012The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2012 – 2015. Read more -
December 2011The expenses of the Ministry for the Environment’s Chief Executive for the period 1 July 2011 – 31 December 2011. Read more -
October 2011The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2011 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. Read more -
September 2011In August 2008, Mighty River Power Ltd lodged resource consent applications to construct, maintain and operate a wind farm in the Turitea Reserve and adjoining farmland near Palmerston North. This is the Board's final report and decision on the proposal. Read more -
June 2011The expenses of the Ministry for the Environment’s Chief Executive for the period 1 January 2011 – 30 June 2011. Read more -
May 2011The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2011 – 2014. Read more -
December 2010The expenses of the Ministry for the Environment’s Chief Executive for the period 1 July 2010 – 30 December 2010. Read more -
October 2010The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2010 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. Read more -
August 2010The report updates an analysis of trends in water quality between 1989 and 2003 which was summarised in Environment New Zealand 2007. Read more -
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June 2010This report applies a cost-benefit analysis framework to the proposed National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry to evaluate its potential net impact. Read more -
May 2010The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2010 – 2013. Read more -
October 2009The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2009 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. Read more -
September 2009This report provides an update of results for indicators of groundwater quality in New Zealand. It summarises average water quality at almost 1000 monitoring sites over the period 1995-2008, as well as trends at the same sites within that period of time. Read more -
May 2009The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2009 – 2012. Read more -
November 2008This briefing was provided to the incoming Minister for the Environment and Minister for Climate Change Issues in November 2008. Read more -
October 2008The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2008 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. Read more -
May 2008The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2008 – 2011. Read more