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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 -
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 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 -
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 2015Statistical advice about alternative approaches to defining sample statistics for the planktonic cyanobacteria attribute. 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 -
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 wants to make a submission about a proposed plan, plan change, or plan variation under the Resource Management Act. It is one of 15 guides in the 'An Everyday Guide to the RMA' series. Read more -
March 2015This document provides information about the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities. Read more -
March 2015This report assesses the efficiency, effectiveness and risk of introducing proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities. Read more -
March 2015This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations to assess whether it is achieving its objectives. Read more -
March 2015This report presents the findings of an assessment of the environmental effects associated with selected telecommunications infrastructure and their construction/installation. Read more -
March 2015In 2015, the Ministry for the Environment and Department of Internal Affairs sought feedback on a proposed mixed-model governance structure for Environment Canterbury (ECan) for after the 2016 local government elections. This document provides information about the proposed structure. Read more -
March 2015This flow chart shows the resource consent process for non-notified applications. Read more -
January 2015This report describes tools that may be useful for regional councils and communities to identify and compare values as they go through planning processes and implement the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. Read more -
December 2014This guide will help practitioners understand and implement new provisions concerning the required content of resource consent applications under section 88 and Schedule 4 of the RMA. Read more -
December 2014This guide will help practitioners understand and implement new provisions that determine the timeframes for decision-making on fully and limited notified resource consent applications. Read more -
October 2014This report provides recommendations for new sites to improve representativeness in the New Zealand river environmental monitoring network. Read more -
July 2014This leaflet explains what New Zealanders need to know about improving the way we manage our fresh water. Read more -
July 2014The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014 sets out the objectives and policies for freshwater management under the Resource Management Act 1991. The Freshwater NPS was amended in August 2017. Read more -
July 2014Proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management were publicly notified on 7 November 2013. This report summarises the recommendations and the Minister’s decision on the recommendations following consultation on the proposed amendments. Read more -
July 2014This report presents the findings of a further evaluation (under section 32AA of the Resource Management Act) of the proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. Read more -
July 2014This report estimates groundwater lag times for surface water tributary catchments in the Upper Waikato sub-catchment to support analysis into the implications of meeting water quality objectives, including the National Objectives Framework. Read more -
July 2014This report models nutrients and microbial indicators in the Upper Waikato sub-catchment to support analysis into the implications of meeting water quality, including the National Objectives Framework. Read more -
July 2014This report describes an economic model of the economic consequences of meeting water quality objectives in the Upper Waikato sub-catchment. Read more -
July 2014This report provides recommendations to the Minister for the Environment on proposed changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. Read more -
June 2014This document summarises feedback received on the discussion document, A National Monitoring System (NMS) for the Resource Management Act 1991. Read more -
May 2014New Zealand’s Environmental Reporting Series: 2014 Air domain report presents information on New Zealand’s air quality using data to 2012. It shows the changes in our air quality over time, and the associated pressures and impacts. Read more -
May 2014The technical report commissioned to provide us with some of the data used in the 2014 Air domain report. Read more -
April 2014Every two years local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This report covers activity from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. Read more -
March 2014This document provides guidance to regional councils and territorial authorities who regulate onshore petroleum development activities including hydraulic fracturing. Read more