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July 2020The National Policy Statement for Urban Development (NPS-UD) sets out the objectives and policies for planning for well-functioning urban environments under the Resource Management Act 1991. Read more -
September 2019This is the draft of the proposed new National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM). It sets out the objectives and policies for freshwater management under the Resource Management Act 1991. Read more -
September 2019This is the proposed National Environmental Standards for Freshwater. It sets out potential regulations that are part of a package of proposed freshwater regulations set out in Action for healthy waterways: a discussion document on national direction for our essential freshwater. Read more -
September 2019This document sets out proposals for regulations for excluding stock from lakes, rivers and wetlands. Read more -
August 2017The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014 (Freshwater NPS) sets out the objectives and policies for freshwater management under the Resource Management Act 1991. It came into effect on 1 August 2014 and amendments made in August 2017 took effect on 7 September 2017. Read more -
October 2016The National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity 2016 has been replaced by the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020. Read more -
July 2014The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014 sets out the objectives and policies for freshwater management under the Resource Management Act 1991. The Freshwater NPS was amended in August 2017. Read more -
July 2014This report presents the findings of a further evaluation (under section 32AA of the Resource Management Act) of the proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. Read more -
November 2013This report provides an evaluation under section 32 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of the proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. Read more -
November 2013This document presents Government proposals to amend the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. Read more -
May 2011The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011 sets out the objectives and policies for freshwater management under the Resource Management Act 1991. The NES came into effect on 1 July 2011. Read more -
May 2011An evaluation of alternatives, benefits and costs under section 32 of the Resource Management Act 1991 was carried out before the introduction of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. The NES came into effect on 1 July 2011. Read more -
May 2011This summary outlines the differences between the Board of Inquiry on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011 recommendations and the Minister’s final decision and the reasons for the changes that were made. Read more -
February 2010This is the report and recommendations of the Board of Inquiry into the proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011 came into effect on 1 July 2011. Read more -
March 2009In August 2008, the Ministry sought views on the scope of a National Policy Statement on Urban Design. This report summarises the views expressed in the 120 submissions received. Read more -
February 2009This summary of submissions document presents an overview of submissions received on the proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Levels: Discussion Document. Read more -
August 2008In August 2008, the Ministry for the Environment sought views on the scope of a National Policy Statement on Urban Design. This background paper was prepared to guide feedback on scope. Read more -
July 2008This proposed National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management sets out the objective and policies for managing New Zealand's freshwater resources under the Resource Management Act 1991. The NPS came into effect on 1 July 2011. Read more -
July 2008This document contains the evaluation for the Minister for the Environment required under section 32 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of the proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. The NES came into effect on 1 July 2011. Read more -
June 2008This guide providez regional councils and consent applicants with sufficient knowledge about treatment processes and sources of contaminants to enable them to implement and comply with the National Environmental Standard for Sources of Human Drinking Water. Read more -
March 2008This discussion document sought feedback on the proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Levels. Submissions closed 31 July 2008. Read more -
March 2007This report considers alternatives to a National Environmental Standard for Sources of Human Drinking-water to determine if the proposed standard is the most appropriate way to reduce the risk of contaminating drinking-water sources. 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