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April 2001A discussion document on proposals for regulations on energy efficiency performance standards and labelling. Submissions closed on 11 May 2001. Read more -
February 2001This report investigates the economic impact on end users of mandatory minimum energy performance standards for selected product classes. Read more -
February 2001This 2001 report provides details about genetic modification (GM) research being conducted in New Zealand and ideas as to how GM and non-GM crops could coexist in New Zealand. Read more -
February 2001This 2001 report is an independent appraisal of the health risks posed to New Zealanders by dioxin and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls. The report contains recommendations on managing these chemicals in New Zealand, and the need to reduce population exposures. 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 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 -
September 2000This report confirms indicators for solid waste, hazardous waste and contaminated sites. It explains how these confirmed indicators fit into the wider Environmental Performance Indicators Programme, why they were chosen and how the indicators will be implemented and reported on. Read more -
June 2000A guide on where to find information on the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. 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 -
March 2000This report provides a national inventory of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans emission to air, land and water from known sources for 1998. 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 -
June 1999Information on the assessment and management of sites contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. Read more -
June 1999This 1999 report provides data on the concentrations of dioxins, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and chlorophenols in sediment and shellfish collected from 12 estuaries throughout New Zealand. Read more -
Draft sampling protocols and analytical methods for determining petroleum products in soil and waterMay 1999This guideline provides cost-effective, reliable information that will permit screening, assessment and where appropriate evaluation of the risks posed by contamination to human health and the environment. Read more -
March 1999This database contains the raw sampling and analytical data published in the reports on ambient concentrations of selected organochlorines in air, soil, rivers and estuaries. Read more -
December 1998This technical report summarises information on the effects of vehicle emissions on air quality in New Zealand. Read more -
December 1998Guidance for the owners and managers of petroleum industry sites on how to ensure water discharges will not cause significant adverse effects on the environment. Read more -
December 1998This 1998 report provides data on the concentrations of dioxins, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and chlorophenols in river water and finfish (eel and trout) collected from 13 New Zealand rivers. Read more -
December 1998This 1998 report provides data on the concentrations of dioxins, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and chlorophenols in New Zealand soils. Read more -
November 1998This 1998 report provides data on the levels of dioxins and PCBs in New Zealand retail foods, including dairy products, meat and fish, as well as other staple foods such as potatoes and cereals. 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 -
September 1998This is a summary of some of the organochlorine research reports. Read more -
August 1998A guide to help councils, industries and others who have responsibilities for air quality management. Read more -
October 1997The State of New Zealand's Environment 1997 was published as a joint venture between the Ministry for the Environment and GP Publications. It reports on New Zealand's natural environment, what we have done to it, and what we are doing to it. 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 -
August 1997The Users’ Guide includes information on assessment, acceptance criteria and site management. It is supported by modules of technical information. Read more -
June 1997Guidelines on the methods for identifying, assessing and managing sites contaminated with timber treatment chemicals. Read more -
June 1995This guideline has been prepared to ensure the effective retention of petroleum products in above-ground bulk storage containment systems to protect people and the environment. Read more -
In September 2008, the Ministry for the Environment’s Chief Executive commissioned a review of the Ministry’s role and actions in the clean up of the former Fruitgrowers Chemical Company Site at Mapua. This report presents the findings of that review. 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