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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 -
October 2004The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2004 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. 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 -
June 2004This report presents the extent of council effort and expenditure on biodiversity and the extent of biodiversity protection. Read more -
May 2004The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2004 – 2007. Read more -
October 2003The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2003 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. 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 2003The Fiordland Marine Conservation Strategy is an initiative of the Guardians of Fiordland’s Fisheries and Marine Environment community which promotes a new approach to protecting the Fiordland marine environment through co-operative and integrated management. 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 -
May 2003The Ministry for the Environment's Statement of Intent gives an indication of where we are now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. This Statement of Intent covers the years 2003 – 2006. 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 -
October 2002The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2002 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. Read more -
July 2002Briefing paper to the incoming Minister for the Environment. Read more -
March 2002A summary of the guide on what urban design is and how to achieve better urban design. Read more -
October 2001The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2001 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. 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 2000A report summarising submissions made on the preliminary consultation report of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Biodiversity and Private Land. Read more -
December 2000These guidelines are based on scientific findings from the past 50 years of research and Environment Court case law. Read more -
October 2000The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2000 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. 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 -
February 2000The New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy establishes a framework for action to conserve and sustainably use and manage New Zealand's biodiversity. 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 -
October 1999Briefing paper to the incoming Minister for the Environment. Read more -
October 1999The Ministry for the Environment’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 1999 provides an overview of the Ministry’s priorities, objectives, and financial performance indicators for the year. 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