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November 2016This guide outlines good practice recommendations for assessing air quality in New Zealand, mainly for the purpose of resource consent applications. It provides a practical and reasonable approach to managing discharges to air from industry. Read more -
November 2016This guide provides information on how to assess and manage dust emissions from sources such as quarrying, aggregate crushing, abrasive blasting, sealed and unsealed surfaces, and material stockpiles. Read more -
November 2016This guide outlines good practice in assessing and managing odours that cause offensive and objectionable effects in New Zealand. Read more -
November 2016This introductory guide is the first in a series that supports local authorities with implementing the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity 2016. Read more -
October 2016'Our marine environment 2016' provides an overview of the pressures New Zealand's marine environment faces, how it is changing, and the impacts on our biodiversity, economy, and way of life. 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 -
October 2016This infographic provides a snapshot of New Zealand's marine environment. It presents key findings from 'Our marine environment 2016'. Read more -
October 2016The Proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity was publicly notified on 3 June 2016. This report summarises the recommendations and the Minister for the Environment and for Business and Housing decisions on the recommendations following the public consultation. Read more -
October 2016This evaluation report has been prepared under Section 32AA (s32AA) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). It should be read alongside the first evaluation report published in May 2016. The s32AA report provides an evaluation of amendments to the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity since it was notified for public consultation in June 2016. 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 -
October 2016A comprehensive draft version of this report informed evidence and monitoring policies in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity 2016 (NPS-UDC) and the implementation programme. It has assisted in determining which indicators would best provide useful information, and what monitoring would be practical in terms of data availability, frequency, capabilities and costs. Read more -
October 2016The National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity 2016 has been replaced by the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020. Read more -
September 2016This report details how we develop and maintain the regulatory regimes for which we are responsible, including the current state of each piece of legislation, any plans for amendments and our view of important emerging issues. Read more -
August 2016The 2016 Four Year Plan sets out the Ministry for the Environment’s strategic intentions for 2016/17 to 2019/2020. Read more -
August 2016The Government is considering how best to manage space vehicle launches and is seeking feedback on its proposed regulation. Read more -
August 2016This report assesses the environmental risks to the Exclusive Economic Zone and continental shelf of threats arising from jettisoned material from space launch vehicles. Read more -
July 2016This report provides information about the way nine ‘high growth’ councils in New Zealand estimate demand for housing and business land, and how they measure the development capacity available to meet that demand. Read more -
July 2016This discussion paper sought input into the development of a proposed conservation and environment science roadmap. Read more -
July 2016The expenses of the Ministry for the Environment’s Chief Executive for the period 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016. Read more -
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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 2016The first evaluation report prepared under Section 32 of the RMA provides an analysis of options to address the perceived problem with local government’s supply of appropriate urban development capacity. 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 report presents the findings of research into the sufficient supply of business land in urban areas experiencing the highest population growth in New Zealand. Where issues where identified the research looked at whether the proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity would address those issues. Read more -
June 2016This paper looks at planning practices for providing development capacity for housing and business needs in the United Kingdom (UK) and two Australian states, Victoria and New South Wales. Read more -
June 2016This document provides a two-page summary of the proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity. Read more -
February 2016This information sheet for product stewardship managers provides information on their responsibilities and the processes that need to be followed once a scheme has been accredited. Read more -
February 2016This briefing was provided to the Minister for Climate Change Issues in December 2015. Read more -
January 2016This consultation document sets out the Government’s proposal for a new approach to marine protection in New Zealand. The submission period has now closed. Read more -
January 2016New Zealand's submission to the International Seabed Authority to support the development of a regulatory framework for the exploitation of seabed minerals. 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 -
November 2010The Ministry engaged independent consultants to develop and test a way of quantifying the benefits of resource efficiency to the New Zealand economy. Read more -
November 2010This environmental report card is one of a series that provides information on New Zealand’s fishing activity from an environmental perspective. Total commercial catch and stock status are used to report on fish stocks under the quota management system (QMS). 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 -
October 2010This information sheet provides guidance to territorial authorities preparing waste management and minimisation plans. Read more -
October 2010This document provides a summary of the main issues raised in submissions on the Ministry’s discussion document, Waste Minimisation in New Zealand: A Discussion Document. Read more -
October 2010The New Zealand Waste Strategy sets out the Government's long-term priorities for waste management and minimisation in New Zealand. This Strategy replaces the 2002 New Zealand Waste Strategy. 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 2010This study reports on the use, recycling and disposal to landfill in New Zealand of articles containing brominated diphenyl ether (BDE) flame retardants. Read more -
August 2010This report contains the findings of a survey of local authority urban design panels. The Ministry undertook the survey to gain a nationwide picture of these panels including how many panels there are and the processes they use, and to canvass views on their effectiveness. Read more -
July 2010This report summarises the results of the 2010 survey of solid waste disposal sites, organic waste processing facilities, and used tyre management practices. Read more -
July 2010Report of the Minister for the Environment's Urban Technical Advisory Group. Read more -
June 2010This discussion document sought feedback on the proposed amendments to the air quality standards for PM10 and how these amendments address the gaps in the PM10 regulations. Read more -
June 2010This report contains the 2009 annual ambient (outdoor) air quality data set, measured from Auckland and Christchurch. Read more -
June 2010This report is the third in a series of reports contracted by the Ministry from Boffa Miskell Ltd on resource efficiency in New Zealand. 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 -
May 2010The latest indicator update providing information on the state of New Zealand’s air, measuring four air pollutants: nitrogen dioxide; carbon monoxide; sulphur dioxide; and ground-level ozone. Read more -
May 2010This guide provides practical advice and guidance to waste disposal facility operators on how to calculate the tonnage of waste the waste disposal levy must be paid on, submit returns, and make payments to the levy collector. Read more -
April 2010This training workbook is for waste disposal facility operators and their staff who are involved in Waste Disposal Levy activities. Read more