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December 2020This document provides a summary of the submissions in response to the Government's proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality. Read more -
May 2020This document provides a summary of the submissions received on the discussion document and at consultation events. Read more -
May 2020This report provides a summary of the submissions made on the proposals outlined in the Action for healthy waterways discussion document. Consultation on these proposals ran from 5 September to 31 October 2019. 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 -
September 2019This document is an at a glance summary of the discussion document on national direction for freshwater. It provides an overview of proposals to stop the degradation of waterways and restore them to a healthy state. Read more -
September 2019This document sets out proposals for consultation on measures to stop the degradation of waterways and restore them to a healthy state. Read more -
August 2019The Government is consulting on a proposal for a new National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD). The NPS-UD will provide clear direction to local government about how to enable opportunities for development in New Zealand’s urban areas. Read more -
August 2019This document provides an ‘at a glance’ summary of the Government’s consultation on a proposal for a new National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD). Read more -
June 2018The consultation document gives an overview of the draft first set of National Planning Standards (planning standards), what they aim to achieve, and implementation considerations. This consultation document is a companion to the draft first set of planning standards. Read more -
August 2017This report provides recommendations to the Minister for the Environment and Minister for Primary Industries on proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014. Read more -
February 2017This document sets out the Government's further work in the ongoing programme of water reform. Read more -
October 2016This document provides a summary of submissions on the public consultation to the Proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity. Read more -
June 2016This document explains how the proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity has been developed; the objectives, policies and key themes; and how to give your feedback on the proposal. Read more -
June 2016Report on submissions from the first phase of consultation (held from 3 December 2015 to 5 February 2016) on the case for a national policy statement on urban development. Read more -
June 2016This document provides a summary of submissions received during the consultation on the Government’s Next Steps for Fresh Water discussion document. Read more -
February 2016This consultation document sets out the Government’s proposals to improve the management of fresh water in New Zealand. 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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 leaflet provides a summary of the proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. 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 -
March 2013This paper sets out the Government’s approach to reforming New Zealand’s freshwater management system. Comments closed on 8 April 2013. 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 -
June 2011This report contains a summary of the 284 submissions received on options contained in the discussion document Building Competitive Cities: Reform of the urban and infrastructure planning system. Read more -
December 2010This report presents the findings of engagement with Māori and regional councels to gain an understanding of Māori perspectives on water allocation. Read more -
October 2010This document builds on the range of problems and possible options outlined in the main discussion document, Building competitive cities: Reform of the urban and infrastructure planning system - A discussion document. Read more -
October 2010This discussion document presents options for improving New Zealand’s resource management regulations and processes. Submissions closed 17 December 2010. Read more -
September 2010The discussion document describes the proposal for a National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry. Submissions closed on 18 October 2010. Read more -
January 2010This paper sought feedback on the need for and scope of a possible set of regulations to make the Resource Management Act Survey of Local Authorities mandatory and subject to set timeframes. Feedback closed 5 February 2010. Read more -
April 2009The Ministry has prepared a report on submissions on the proposed National Environmental Standard for On-site Wastewater Systems. It provides a summary of the written submissions broken down in different key themes. Read more -
February 2009This summary of submissions document presents an overview of submissions received on the proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Levels: Discussion Document. Read more -
August 2008In August 2008, the Ministry for the Environment sought views on the scope of a National Policy Statement on Urban Design. This background paper was prepared to guide feedback on scope. Read more -
July 2008This discussion document assessed different policy options for improving the management and environmental performance of on-site systems. The proposed National Environmental Standard for On-site Wastewater Systems has been withdrawn. Read more -
May 2008This document presents an overview of submissions received on the Proposed National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission: Discussion Document. Read more -
April 2008This report provides a summary of the submissions received on Contact's Te Mihi Geothermal Power Station Proposal. Read more -
March 2008This discussion document sought feedback on the proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Levels. Submissions closed 31 July 2008. Read more -
October 2007This document sought feedback on proposed National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities. Submissions closed on 30 November 2007. The standards came into effect on 14 January 2010. Read more -
October 2007This document is the summary of submissions received on the proposed National Environmental Standard for Telecommunications Facilities discussion document. Read more -
June 2007This document sought feedback on proposed National Environmental Standards for Telecommunications Facilities. The standards came into force on 9 October 2008. Read more -
August 2005This report summarises the views of the Stakeholder Reference Group on water allocation and use in New Zealand, and the potential approaches for improving our current allocation system. Read more