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November 2005This report presents the results of a survey of domestic heating methods and fuels carried out in 29 urban areas of New Zealand. The survey collected information to be used in assessing measures to reduce PM10 emissions from domestic home heating in these areas. Read more -
November 2005This report investigates the drivers behind New Zealanders' uptake of home heating and energy efficiency improvements - or their reluctance to do so. It should be read in conjunction with the Phase 2 report. 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 -
September 2005During 2005/06 the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) undertook a review of New Zealand’s environmental performance. This information sheet outlined the nature and process of the review and how interested individuals and groups could get involved. Read more -
July 2005This discussion document sets out product stewardship options to deal with wastes that are particularly hard to manage or dispose of, such as electronic waste, cars and used oil. The document also proposed a water efficiency labelling scheme for whiteware, toilets and taps. Read more -
June 2005This document aims to establish whether there is a persuasive case for urban design - the design of the buildings, places, spaces and networks that make up our towns and cities. Read more -
June 2005This document provides a summary of the findings of the report which aims to establish whether there is a persuasive case for urban design. Read more -
June 2005The Marine Environment Classification (MEC) provides a general map that shows the variation in both the physical and biological characteristics of New Zealand's marine area within our Exclusive Economic Zone. Read more -
May 2005This paper assesses kerbside organic waste collections, in New Zealand and overseas, and identifies matters for territorial authorities to consider before implementing a collection of this nature. 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 -
March 2005The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol provides a platform to make New Zealand towns and cities more successful through quality urban design. Read more -
March 2005The Urban Design Case Studies support the New Zealand Urban Design Protocol by showing practical examples of successful urban design. Read more -
December 2004This report summarises information on levels of the faecal indicator bacteria, Escherichia coli, in New Zealand rivers. Read more -
July 2004This study reviews international literature on tyre storage and identifies best practice for issues such as leachate, and fire and financial risks. Read more -
July 2004The 2004 New Zealand Packaging Accord was a partnership between government and industry to make more sustainable use of packaging. Read more -
July 2004This enforcement guide identifies options for councils seeking to take action against tyre dumping under the Resource Management Act 1991. Read more -
May 2004Module 2 of the hazardous Waste Guidelines outlines a nationally consistent approach to the disposal of hazardous waste to landfills. Read more -
March 2004This guide will help decision-makers implement a consistent full cost accounting approach to landfills, incorporating landfill planning, development, operation, closure and aftercare. Read more -
February 2004The New Zealand Waste Strategy was first published in March 2002 as a long-term strategy to help reduce and better manage waste in New Zealand. The Review of Targets in the New Zealand Waste Strategy provides a stocktake on progress towards implementing targets in the strategy. Read more -
January 2004This study by Firecone assesses the nature and size of the problems associated with end-of-life tyres and the costs and benefits of potential solutions. Read more -
October 2003These guidelines provide hapu and iwi with information and a suggested process for undertaking a survey of kaimoana (seafood) resources. Read more -
September 2003This report sets out the development of the waste acceptance criteria for 'Class A' landfills included in Module 2 of the Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines: Landfill Waste Acceptance Criteria and Landfill Classification. Read more -
June 2003This document provides guidance to communities considering and evaluating options for wastewater management. Read more -
June 2003This document summarises guidance to communities considering and evaluating options for wastewater management. Read more -
March 2003The 2002 Landfill Review and Audit provides a picture of the risks associated with landfills in New Zealand by assessing relative risks on a consistent basis nationwide using the Landfill Rapid Screening System Read more -
December 2002This report presents a method of risk assessment for small closed landfills. Read more -
June 2002Module 1 of the Hazardous Waste Guidelines provides guidance on developing consistent language in hazardous waste identification, and how to apply this consistent language to a standardised record-keeping system. Read more -
March 2002The Solid Waste Analysis Protocol aims to facilitate the collection of consistent and reliable data on solid waste in New Zealand. Read more -
March 2002A summary of the guide on what urban design is and how to achieve better urban design. Read more -
January 2002This guide for councils and landfill operators provides a national definition for cleanfills, defines appropriate waste acceptance criteria, and advises best practice methods for managing cleanfills. Read more -
November 2001This report sets out the basis for developing the landfill classification system in Module 2 of the Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines - Landfill Waste Acceptance Criteria and Landfill Classification. Read more -
November 2001This protocol identifies and describes standardised protocols for use by agencies throughout New Zealand for macroinvertebrate biomonitoring. Read more -
June 2001Information on what urban design is, and how to achieve better urban design. Read more -
May 2001This guide aims to increase awareness of the risks associated with closed landfills and to outline the best practical methods to manage closed landfill sites effectively, so that adverse environmental effects are minimised. Read more -
May 2001Assistance for consent authorities and those applying for resource consents (or changes to resource consents) for the development, operation or aftercare of landfill sites. Read more -
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 -
December 2000This guide provides guidance to used oil generators, collectors, transporters, re-refiners and end users and regulatory authorities on the formulation of used oil management strategies. 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 -
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 -
August 2000This report investigates the environmental impacts of burning used oil and spreading it on roads. 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 -
April 2000This report provides the results of the second National Landfill Census. 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 -
November 1998A 1998 discussion paper on managing hazardous waste in New Zealand. 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 -
May 1997The first report summarising information on waste in New Zealand, written for organisations and individuals with an interest in waste management. 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