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December 2020This guidance has been developed to help local authorities understand and interpret the provisions for evidence-based decision-making in subpart 3 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD). Read more -
December 2020This guidance has been developed to help local authorities understand and interpret the provisions for producing a Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment (HBA) under subpart 5 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD). Read more -
September 2020This guide is intended to help local authorities understand the requirements of the responsive planning policies in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020. Read more -
September 2020This guide is intended to help local authorities understand and implement the requirements of the intensification provisions in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (NPS-UD). Read more -
July 2020This document provides a high-level overview of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (NPS-UD), introducing a series of fact sheets and guides to help with implementation. Read more -
December 2017This guide relates to the requirements in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity for local authorities to set targets in their regional policy statements and district plans (policies PC5 – PC 11). Read more -
December 2017This guide provides recommendations on how to give effect to the requirements of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity to produce the future development strategy (policies PC12 - PC14). Read more -
September 2017This document provides a two-page summary of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity. Read more -
June 2017This guidance supports local authorities to give effect to evidence and monitoring requirements in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity (see policies PB1 – PB7 and PD1). Read more -
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 -
November 2011This guide provides local authorities with direction on how the National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation 2011 can best be incorporated into regional and district planning instruments. The NES came into effect on 13 May 2011. Read more -
September 2011The 2011 Users’ Guide to the revised National Environmental Standards for Air Quality explains the regulations (including the 2011 amendments) and how they should be implemented. The guide was updated in 2014 to provide guidance on the offsetting provision and exceptional circumstances. Read more -
August 2011The National Air Quality Compliance Strategy sets out the practices regional councils could adopt to meet the air quality standard for PM₁₀ (particulate matter less than 10 micrometres) and thereby deliver clean healthy air for all New Zealanders. Read more -
March 2011This New Zealand Domestic Solid Fuel Burner Authorisation Manual provides details of the national authorisation procedures required for the sale of compliant domestic solid fuel burning appliances. Read more -
May 2010This guide is for anyone organising a festival, conference, sporting or other event. It is full of practical tips, resources and information to help ensure your event is both successful and environmentally responsible. Read more -
May 2010This guide is designed to help owners and organisers of major events ensure their event is both successful and environmentally responsible. Read more -
April 2009This document provides best practice guidance on ambient (outdoor) air quality monitoring and data management in New Zealand. Read more -
March 2009The Urban Design Toolkit is a compendium of tools that can be used to facilitate high-quality urban design. Read more -
December 2008This report provides guidance on how to incorporate passive solar design principles into future government building projects. Read more -
October 2008This report provides guidance on the integrated whole building design process. By using this process, the government aims to ensure that future government buildings are designed to be healthier and more environmentally sustainable. Read more -
June 2008This Good Practice Guide for Assessing Discharges to Air from Land Transport provides comprehensive guidance on how to consider air quality impacts from transport development. Read more -
April 2008This booklet offers information on some of the easiest things you can do to help the environment when you’re at home or out and about travelling. Read more -
April 2008This guide provides tips for small businesses who wish to become more sustainable. Read more -
June 2007This plain English brochure contains information about PM10 air pollution and how it is monitored, and the national environment standards for air quality. Read more -
March 2007This guide provides ideas and actions to improve sustainability of day-to-day activities. It includes figures of what an average New Zealander consumes over a year. Read more -
July 2006This is one in a series of 12 information sheets that give practical advice about pollution prevention and business efficiency measures to all companies involved in vehicle repair activities who want to be smart businesses. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers manage stormwater and trade wastewater. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers correctly store and use hazardous substances so people and the environment are protected. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers deal with spills. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers manage and minimise their waste. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers control air pollution and noise. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers save power through energy efficiency. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers manage their water better. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers reduce their use of resources and help them increase profit. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers measure what enters and leaves their premises, and how value is added or lost in between. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers associated with service stations manage the key environmental risks at service stations. Read more -
July 2006This information sheet provides straightforward advice to help vehicle repairers manage liquid and solid waste from vehicle recovery or mobile servicing, repairs or maintenance. Read more -
December 2005This guide is designed to help you consider how moving into new offices (fit-out) or changing existing offices to meet new needs (refurbishment) can be done in ways that are as mindful of the environment as possible. Read more -
November 2005This brochure gives an overview of how the New Zealand screen industry can contribute to 'greener' film and TV productions. Read more -
November 2005These guidelines outline how urban planning, design and place management strategies can reduce the likelihood of crime and deliver numerous social and economic benefits. Read more -
July 2005Information for retailers and wood burner owners on the design standard for wood burners. Read more -
June 2005A straightforward guide to sustainable business practices. 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 -
June 2004The Good Practice Guide for Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling provides good-practice protocols for carrying out atmospheric dispersion modelling in New Zealand. Read more -
January 2004This guide is designed to help implement recycling systems in offices. Read more -
June 2003This guide identifies ways small and medium-sized enterprises can adopt better business practices to make a positive difference for the environment and society, while improving their overall business performance. Read more