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September 2005This report summarises the evaluation of the provisions of the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan undertaken by the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Board. All the objectives, policies and rules of the Plan have been examined. Read more -
June 2005This document aims to establish whether there is a persuasive case for urban design - the design of the buildings, places, spaces and networks that make up our towns and cities. Read more -
June 2005This document provides a summary of the findings of the report which aims to establish whether there is a persuasive case for urban design. Read more -
April 2005The Urban Design Continuing Professional Development Programme training course material provides an introduction to the principles and methods of urban design in New Zealand. It aims to develop a shared understanding of urban design principles, tools and techniques. Read more -
March 2005The Action Pack supports the implementation of the New Zealand Urban Design Protocol by providing ideas of actions that could form part of signatories' commitments to the Protocol. Read more -
March 2005The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol provides a platform to make New Zealand towns and cities more successful through quality urban design. Read more -
March 2005The Urban Design Case Studies support the New Zealand Urban Design Protocol by showing practical examples of successful urban design. Read more -
March 2005Every 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 2003 to 30 June 2004. Read more -
March 2005This guide aims to help tangata whenua to participate effectively in resource consent decision-making. Read more -
March 2005Every two years local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This publication highlights the key facts on RMA processes from the 2003/2004 report. Read more -
February 2005A collation of hydrological information for the Waitaki Catchment that uses existing hydrological information to illustrate the magnitude and variability of flows within the catchment, including the influence of existing infrastructure on natural flows. Read more -
February 2005This report assesses the environmental, economic and social impacts of allocating irrigation in the McKenzie Basin and amount of water that matches the provisions in the now defunct 1969 Order in Council. Read more -
February 2005This report contains the results of a survey of people travelling through, and people staying in, the lower Waitaki Valley to establish patterns of behaviour and perceptions of the environment. Read more -
January 2005This report examines two economic concepts - option and existence values - which can be used to value natural resources. It discusses how these could apply in the Waitaki catchment. Read more -
January 2005This report examines the potential demand for water from the Waitak catchment to meet community, urban and town supplies; industrial and commerical uses; and use by recreation and tourism facilities. It includes demands both within and outside the catchment. 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 -
July 2004This report outlines the findings of a review of the effectiveness of iwi management plans. Read more -
June 2004The Water Allocation and Use paper identifies problems in our systems of water allocation and use. Read more -
August 2003This technical report provides information on the sources of fine particles (PM10 – particles less then 10 microns in diameter) in New Zealand. Read more -
July 2003Guidance on land use planning approaches for land that is on or near an active fault. Read more -
June 2003Every two years the Ministry for the Environment carries out the Resource Management Act (RMA) survey of all local authorities in New Zealand. The survey includes questions about six key aspects of RMA process. Read more -
June 2003Every two years local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This publication highlights the key facts on RMA processes from the 2001/2002 report. Read more -
December 2002A flyer giving a brief outline of statutory acknowledgements under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 and how they may affect resource consent applicants in some areas of the South Island. Read more -
March 2002A summary of the guide on what urban design is and how to achieve better urban design. Read more -
September 2001This document summaries submissions received on the revised and new ambient air quality guidelines. Read more -
June 2001Every year local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This report covers activity from 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000. Read more -
June 2001Information on what urban design is, and how to achieve better urban design. Read more -
June 2001This guide provides a practical summary of ideas to help local authorities make the most of iwi management plans and other iwi planning documents. Read more -
January 2001This information sheet summarises the Ministry's reasons for reviewing the 1994 Ambient Air Quality Guidelines. Read more -
December 2000These guidelines are based on scientific findings from the past 50 years of research and Environment Court case law. Read more -
August 2000Te Raranga a Mahi is a manual that seeks to provide whanau, hapu and iwi with tools to prepare environmental management plans (or iwi management plans). Read more -
July 2000Every year local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This report covers activity from 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999. Read more -
April 2000This report provides an information base about the status of water allocation in each New Zealand region, and the systems being used to allocate water. It was prepared for the Ministry for the Environment by Lincoln Environmental. Read more -
November 1999This document provides information on sewage treatment systems and holding tank systems to help boat owners to comply with regulations controlling dumping and discharges into the sea from ships and offshore installations. Read more -
July 1999Every year local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This report covers activity from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998. Read more -
May 1999These statutory acknowledgements affect processes under the Resource Management Act, including applications for resource consents and provides information for local authorities about their responsibilities. Read more -
June 1998Every year local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This report covers activity from 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997. Read more -
January 1998This report identifies issues that affect Māori participation in Resource Management Act processes. Read more -
October 1993This paper was intended to stimulate discussion and suggestions for the exploration of relevant principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and their relationship to the Resource Management Act. Read more