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December 2006This document provides a step-by-step protocol for the collection of groundwater samples in New Zealand. Read more -
November 2006This 2006 discussion paper draws together the measures that make up New Zealand’s contaminated land policy framework, and evaluates them to identify any gaps and possible solutions/improvements to the existing framework. Read more -
November 2006This guideline was developed to help local authorities address the potential risks from contaminated sheep-dip sites. It provides best practice advice on identifying potentially contaminated sheep-dip sites, and determining the acceptable level of contamination for various land uses. Read more -
November 2006This report provides a snapshot of lake water quality and lake water quality monitoring in New Zealand between and 1995 and 2005. Read more -
November 2006This report provides an overview of consumptive water allocation and use in New Zealand in 2006. Read more -
September 2006This independent research report prepared for the Ministry by Research New Zealand details the results of the Local Government Urban Design Skills Survey undertaken during May and June 2006. Read more -
August 2006This report provides a review of regional council and unitary authorities freshwater management planning and practices. It focuses on water availability, water allocation, water quality management, and monitoring and management. Read more -
August 2006These guidelines provide guidance to help local authorities manage information about sites associated with hazardous substances and provide the best available information to landowners, property buyers, and other interested parties. 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 -
July 2006This report investigates approaches for the allocation and subsequent reallocation of water in New Zealand, including situations of over-allocation. Read more -
July 2006The Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan was approved by the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Board on 30 September 2005 and amended by the High Court in July 2006. The plan allocates the water of the Waitaki River and its tributaries, lakes, wetlands and aquifers. Read more -
June 2006This report contains the 2005 annual ambient (outdoor) air quality data set, measured from Auckland and Christchurch. Read more -
April 2006The Cultural Health Index is a tool that Māori can use to assess and manage waterways in their area. This technical report describes how the Cultural Health Index works scientifically and how it has been developed through testing on different river types and with different iwi. Read more -
April 2006This paper outlines a proposed package of actions under the Sustainable Water Programme of Action. The Sustainable Water Programme of Action was established in 2003 and ran until the end of 2008. Read more -
April 2006In early 2005, the Government held meetings throughout New Zealand to discuss problems facing water management , and to identify possible solutions. This document summarises what we found out, and what we believe needs to be done to improve freshwater management in New Zealand. Read more -
March 2006The Action Plan Review is a short summary of all the Urban Design Protocol action plans the Ministry for the Environment received before December 2005. The review highlights the actions proposed by the signatories and the general direction their actions are taking. Read more -
February 2006The Value Case for Sustainable Building in New Zealand provides information that can be used to demonstrate the business case for sustainable buildings to key decision-makers. It contains case studies, overseas trends, and potential drivers for sustainable building in the future. Read more -
February 2006This report investigates the role of urban design in building competitive cities and prosperous economies. Read more -
February 2006The Cultural Health Index is a tool that Māori can use to assess and manage waterways in their area. This guide explains how to apply to Cultural Health Index from selecting sites and setting up a monitoring team, to calculating the index scores for the sites. Read more