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August 2001This 2001 report estimates the value for New Zealand's export trade of our clean green image. The report focuses on three export areas: dairy, inbound tourism and organic produce. Read more -
August 2001This report summarises the findings of the "Valuing New Zealand's clean green image" report. Read more -
July 2001This publication provides background information about the sources, causes and processes involved with the deterioration of streams in farmed catchments and the consequences of that deterioration. Read more -
July 2001This report describes the result of an initial investigation into the impact of the introduction of a tradeable emissions permit regime for greenhouse gases. Read more -
June 2001This report is a step-by step guide to preparing emission inventories in New Zealand. It contains information on the purpose, process, methodology and application of emission inventory investigations. Read more -
June 2001Information on what urban design is, and how to achieve better urban design. Read more -
June 2001The project evaluated the flow guidelines from the perspective of regional council staff involved in water allocation and identified ways the guidelines could be improved to enhance their effectiveness. Read more -
June 2001This case study on the restoration of Lake Ngaroto provides a reference and example for other groups considering a similar lake restoration project. Read more -
June 2001This pamphlet explains what you can do to keep refrigerants from escaping into the environment. Read more -
June 2001This brochure provides information on the likely impacts on New Zealand from climate change. Read more -
June 2001An examination of the likely impacts of climate change and global warming in New Zealand. Read more -
May 2001This project report aimed to clarify problems in existing water allocation practice, provide suggestions at the strategic level for improvement, and identify roles and responsibilities. Read more -
March 2001This study was undertaken to determine whether significant differences in management regimes are appropriate among different river management units and if options for water management regimes result in consistent implications for water reliability and residual flows in rivers. Read more -
January 2001This information sheet summarises the Ministry's reasons for reviewing the 1994 Ambient Air Quality Guidelines. Read more -
January 2001This report contains the 2000 annual ambient (outdoor) air quality data set, measured from Auckland and Christchurch. Read more -
December 2000Annual Report 2000 for the National Science Strategy Committee for Climate Change. Read more -
December 2000The Climate Change Research Strategy provides a high level framework to guide science funders and providers to identify priority areas of research, while maintaining a balanced portfolio that will achieve both short- and long-term outcomes. Read more -
December 2000The Stream Periphyton Monitoring Manual describes a standard set of methods for regional councils, consultants and researchers to collect and analyse data on periphyton for resource surveys, impact assessments/monitoring, state of environment reporting and research studies. Read more -
October 2000This technical report examines the health effects of 11 air contaminants and recommends monitoring methods and evaluation criteria for each contaminant. Read more -
October 2000This technical report recommended changes and additions to the Ministry's 1994 Ambient Air Quality Guidelines. Read more -
October 2000This report discusses potential effects of air contaminants on ecosystems in New Zealand, and recommends guideline values to help those responsible for monitoring and managing the impacts of air pollution on ecosystems. Read more -
October 2000This is the second of two documents prepared for the Ministry on the effects of air pollution on atmospheric visibility in New Zealand. Read more -
October 2000This technical report reviews the types of strategies needed to manage emissions of contaminants into the air. Read more -
June 2000A background review of the structure and value of periphyton communities in streams, factors controlling growth and composition of periphyton, and the effects of human activities on the community. Read more -
May 2000This report describes the approach taken for estimating the water quality 'trigger' values for ecosystem protection used in the 2000 revision of the Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (ANZECC 2000). The guidelines were revised in August 2018. 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 -
March 2000This report contains the 1999 annual ambient (outdoor) air quality data set, measured from Auckland and Christchurch. Read more -
March 2000This protocol specifies a cost-effective method to determine the trophic levels of lakes, and changes in these levels over time. Read more -
December 1999This 1999 report provides data on the concentrations of dioxins, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and chlorophenols in New Zealand ambient (outdoor) air. 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 -
December 1998This technical report summarises information on the effects of vehicle emissions on air quality in New Zealand. Read more -
November 1998This document provides standardised whole effluent toxicity testing (WETT) protocols to test the potential biological impact of discharges into the aquatic environment of contaminated wastewater. Read more -
October 1998This report presents the scenarios for the development of environmental performance indicators for toxic contaminants. Read more -
October 1998This report is designed to be a concise guide to the environmental indicators which have been confirmed for air, fresh water and land. Read more -
August 1998A guide to help councils, industries and others who have responsibilities for air quality management. Read more -
May 1998This is Volume B from the Flow Guidelines for Instream Values series. These guidelines provide a consistent approach to setting minimum flows and other flow requirements in rivers. Read more -
May 1998This is Volume A from the Flow Guidelines for Instream Values series. These guidelines provide a consistent approach to setting minimum flows and other flow requirements in rivers. Read more -
September 1997This study investigated the nature and impacts on air quality of emissions from motor vehicles to establish the key factors affecting roadside pollution levels and how we can predict pollution concentrations near roadways. Read more -
June 1997New Zealand's second national communication under the Framework Convention on Climate Change. Read more -
September 1994New Zealand's first national communication under the Framework Convention on Climate Change Read more -
Corrections to errors on visual water clarity units in ANZECC Guidelines. Read more -
The New Zealand Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit (SHMAK) helps users collect consistent, scientifically valid information from small rural streams to make assessments of stream health. Read more
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To prevent further deterioration of the Makauri aquifer, the largest aquifer underneath the Poverty Bay flats, Gisborne District Council (GDC) is currently investigating options for a Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) scheme. Read more