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December 2012The Ministry commissioned this pilot study to identify if plastics in waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE, or e-waste) contained brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Read more -
December 2012This report presents an in-depth, qualitative case study of an important experience of collaborative governance: the process undertaken by a small steering group developing the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. Read more -
December 2012This publication provides a case study that reflects researchers’ observations and interviews with participants of New Zealand’s first national attempt at collaborative governance in the complex and frequently contested area of freshwater management. Read more -
August 2012This report identifies and recommends national freshwater monitoring protocols for core river water quality, river bio-monitoring and lake monitoring variables. Regional council protocols and quality assurance methods are described. Read more -
July 2012This is an independent review of sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and other sections related to natural hazards. Read more -
June 2012This report examines whether the scale of compliance costs arising from New Zealand’s hazardous substances regime was comparable with compliance costs imposed on users of chemicals in overseas jurisdictions. Read more -
June 2012This report identifies the key factors that influence businesses' decisions to innovate using new organisms in New Zealand. The aim of the project was to determine whether regulation for managing risks is an important determinant in such decisions. Read more -
June 2012The Gap Analysis was one of four studies undertaken as part of the RMA Monitoring and Review Project. The gap analysis distilled key points from the three scoping studies to identify gaps and opportunities for designing and developing an integrated monitoring framework for the RMA. Read more -
June 2012This leaflet provides information for landowners and developers who are considering subdividing or changing the use of their land. Read more -
May 2012The Stocktake of RMA Monitoring was one of four studies undertaken as part of the RMA Monitoring and Review Project. The Stocktake provided a better understanding of the processes and systems used by local and central government to monitor the RMA. Read more -
May 2012A report by the Department of Labour containing the results of an investigation into possible occupational health and safety issues on the Mapua remediation site. Read more -
April 2012The Case Studies of National Monitoring Frameworks was one of four studies undertaken as part of the RMA Monitoring and Review Project. Eight national monitoring frameworks were reviewed to see where similarities can be drawn and to identify lessons learnt. Read more -
April 2012This users’ guide explains the regulations and provides guidance to territorial and unitary authorities on implementing the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. Read more -
February 2012This independent report surveys literature on the regulation of chemical and biological risks in Australia, Canada, China, Japan, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Read more -
February 2012The literature review examines published analysis on six emerging technologies: biotechnology, nanotechnology, chemistry, information and communications technology, waste management, and clean energy. Read more -
February 2012The report examines how a number of relatively new technologies might impact on New Zealand’s economy. It applies scenario and quantitative modelling to four technologies, assessing their possible impacts on New Zealand’s economy, public health, and environment. Read more -
January 2012This case study provides an insight into how developers and councils undertook the design and consent process for a medium-density housing development in Auckland, and how the occupants perceive the development. Read more -
January 2012This case study provides an insight into how developers and councils undertook the design and consent process for a medium-density housing development in Christchurch, and how the occupants perceive the development. Read more -
January 2012This case study provides an insight into how developers and councils undertook the design and consent process for a medium-density housing development in Wellington, and how the occupants perceive the development. Read more -
January 2012Assessment methodology developed to provide a robust urban design rating system for medium-density housing developments that can be used for different building typologies. Read more -
December 2004This report was published as part of the Water Programme of ActionFreshwater for a Sustainable Future consultation. Read more -
December 2004This discussion document outlines the different ways in which New Zealanders value and use freshwater. It also looks at how New Zealand’s water is managed and the pressures and challenges facing our water management system. Read more -
December 2004This report provides information about the types and location of recreation and tourism activity that is supported by or associated with water bodies within the Waitaki Catchment. Read more -
December 2004This report provides an overview of the groundwater resources of the Waitaki catchment. It outlines groundwater flow directions and depths, interactions with surface water, and provides a preliminary assessment of aquifer properties. Read more -
December 2004This GIS report provides information about the types and location of recreation and tourism activity that is supported by or associated with water bodies within the Waitaki Catchment. Read more -
November 2004This report provides a regional perspective on the costs and benefits of various allocation scenarios for use of water from the Waitaki Catchment. Read more -
November 2004This report provides an overview of the freshwater ecological values in the Waitaki Catchment based on information collated as geographical information system (GIS) layers. It describes the sources of the GIS data and lists the layers that have been prepared. Read more -
October 2004An information sheet outlining the Ministry for the Environment's work to maintain and protect Lake Taupo. Read more -
July 2004This report outlines the findings of a review of the effectiveness of iwi management plans. Read more -
July 2004There is legitimate competition for the use and protection of fresh water. The Sustainable Development Water Programme of Action included studies and reports which identify water bodies that are most important for various values. Read more -
July 2004This paper was published as part of the Water Programme of Action Freshwater for a Sustainable Future consultation. Read more -
June 2004This booklet answers some of the basic questions you might have about what genetic modification is, how applications to use it can be made, and how they are controlled and managed in New Zealand. It will also point you to sources of further information. Read more -
June 2004The Water Allocation and Use paper identifies problems in our systems of water allocation and use. Read more -
April 2004This 2004 discussion document invited submissions on key issues likely to be covered by a HSNO amendment Bill. Read more -
April 2004This study, commissioned as part of the Water Programme of Action, discusses rights associated with land use and impacts of diffuse discharges on water quality. Read more -
April 2004This document provides interim guidance on ‘functional’ indicators of ecosystem processes, such as ecosystem metabolism Read more -
April 2004This report estimates dioxin emissions from New Zealand foundry operations that melt and process scrap metals and alloys. Volume one is the emissions estimate report. Read more -
April 2004This report estimates dioxin emissions from New Zealand foundry operations that melt and process scrap metals and alloys. Volume two comprises scientific test data. Read more -
April 2004This 2004 discussion document invited submissions on key issues likely to be covered by a HSNO amendment Bill. Read more -
February 2004This guideline provides best practice for the sampling and analysis of soils on sites where hazardous substances are present or suspected in soils in New Zealand, and guidance on the principles governing the interpretation of the data obtained. Read more -
February 2004This guideline describes the background to and use of the Risk Screening System. The system provides a consistent way to rank sites that are, or are suspected of being, contaminated. Read more -
January 2004This report, commissioned as part of the Water Programme of Action, describes potential opportunities for using economic instruments to manage the impacts of land use on water quality. Read more -
January 2004Councils can issue instant fines for unlawful discharges of sewage, oil and garbage from ships. This leaflet provides information on the rules about discharges. Read more