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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 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 -
September 2016This draft revised guideline has been released to assist understanding of the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. The final revised guideline will be gazetted in early 2017. Read more -
September 2016This draft revised guideline has been released to assist understanding of the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. The final revised guideline will be gazetted in early 2017. Read more -
February 2016This document provides information about the Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (CSRF) and guidance for completing an application for funding for a contaminated site investigation and/or remediation project. Read more -
June 2012This leaflet provides information for landowners and developers who are considering subdividing or changing the use of their land. Read more -
April 2012This users’ guide explains the regulations and provides guidance to territorial and unitary authorities on implementing the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. Read more -
October 2011This checklist should be included as a cover sheet for all contaminated site investigations. The checklist is taken from the Contaminated Land Management Guidelines No.1 – Reporting on Contaminated Sites in New Zealand (Revised 2011). Read more -
April 2011This guideline has been developed through a partnership between the Ministry for the Environment, regional councils and unitary authorities to ensure consistency in the reporting on contaminated sites. 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 -
October 2009The Land Monitoring Forum has compiled this guide to help regional council staff undertaking land monitoring. 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
October 2005In 2005, changes to the tax laws made it is easier for businesses to claim tax deductions for environmental expenditure. This information sheet outlines the key changes and provides some answers to common questions. 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 -
October 2004A handy guide to help farmers design culverts and bridges of adequate size. Read more -
February 2004This guideline provides best practice for the sampling and analysis of soils on sites where hazardous substances are present or suspected in soils in New Zealand, and guidance on the principles governing the interpretation of the data obtained. Read more -
February 2004This guideline describes the background to and use of the Risk Screening System. The system provides a consistent way to rank sites that are, or are suspected of being, contaminated. Read more