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December 2015Key findings and differences between New Zealand’s Biennial Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and New Zealand’s 2020 Net Position. Read more -
November 2007This document presents the findings of a review of New Zealand s 2007 net position report (September 2007) which describes the 2007 estimate of New Zealand s net position with respect to its Kyoto target over the first commitment period. Read more -
October 2005This is an independent review of the 2005 ‘net position’ report. Read more -
April 2009This publication updates New Zealand’s projected quantity of emissions and removals of greenhouse gases during the first commitment period (2008-2012) of the Kyoto Protocol. Read more -
May 2008This publication updates New Zealand’s projected quantity of emissions and removals of greenhouse gases during the first commitment period (2008-2012) of the Kyoto Protocol. Read more -
April 2014This document provides a snapshot of New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Net Position Report 1990–2012. This is not the latest inventory snapshot. Note the inventory is updated annually and every release contains recalculated data for the entire time series (from 1990) to implement ongoing improvements. To view the latest snapshot of the inventory go to our greenhouse gas inventory reporting web page. Read more -
April 2013This snapshot presents commonly asked questions about New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions and provides answers from New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990–2011 released on 12 April 2013. This is not the latest inventory snapshot. Note the inventory is updated annually and every release contains recalculated data for the entire time series (from 1990) to implement ongoing improvements. To view the latest snapshot for the inventory go to our greenhouse gas inventory reporting web page. Read more -
New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990–2010 and Net Position: Environmental Snapshot April 2012April 2012This snapshot presents commonly asked questions about New Zealand’s emissions and provides answers from New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990–2009 released on 15 April 2011. This is not the latest environmental snapshot. Note the inventory is updated annually and every release contains recalculated data for the entire time series (from 1990) to implement ongoing improvements. To view the latest snapshot for the inventory go to our greenhouse gas inventory reporting web page. Read more -
December 2017This snapshot presents the key findings from New Zealand’s Seventh National Communication and Third Biennial Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It also summarises New Zealand’s latest 2020 Net Position report. Read more -
January 2011This position paper sought feedback on the proposed 2050 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. Submissions closed 28 February 2011. Read more -
June 2018The bottom-up modelling approach taken in this report sets out the pathways for the transition and how decision-making impacts economic activity and greenhouse gas emissions under uncertain future states of the world. Read more -
May 2019The Productivity Commission and the Ministry for the Environment contracted a consortium of organisations (‘CMV’) with experience in modelling and the economics of climate change mitigation to undertake modelling of New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy. The modelling examines pathways from the present to the two 2050 emissions reduction targets. Read more -
December 2005This report investigates the social drivers behind householders' decisions on home heating, insulation and appliance choice. It should be read with the Phase 1 report which outlines the policy context of the project. Read more -
July 2019This factsheet is one of 12 factsheets produced for the Environment Committee’s 2019/20 Estimates examination of Vote Environment. It is about the Ministry's climate change reporting work programme. Read more -
July 2016This report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change calculates New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions budget for the period 2013 to 2020 based on our unconditional target to reduce emissions to 5 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020. Read more -
December 2011The Needs Analysis was one of four studies undertaken as part of the RMA Monitoring and Review Project. The study identified and helped us better understand what needs to be monitored under the RMA. 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 -
December 2019This is New Zealand's Fourth Biennial Report snapshot for 2019, published alongside the full detailed report. Read more -
July 2003This is New Zealand’s National Inventory Report for 1990 – 2001 (including the Common Reporting Format for 2001). New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory is the official annual report of all human-caused emissions and removals of greenhouse gases in New Zealand. Read more -
May 2006This is New Zealand’s National Inventory Report for 1990 – 2004 (including the Common Reporting Format for 2004). New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory is the official annual report of all human-caused emissions and removals of greenhouse gases in New Zealand. Read more -
June 2005This is New Zealand’s National Inventory Report for 1990 – 2003 (including the Common Reporting Format for 2003). New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory is the official annual report of all human-caused emissions and removals of greenhouse gases in New Zealand. Read more -
June 2004This is New Zealand’s National Inventory Report for 1990 – 2002 (including the Common Reporting Format for 2002). New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory is the official annual report of all human-caused emissions and removals of greenhouse gases in New Zealand. Read more -
April 2014This report by Indufor Asia-Pacific describes the methodology used to complete deforestation mapping in New Zealand for the calendar years 2008 to 2012. It includes regional results and national statistics for the area of land deforested, harvested, or awaiting a land-use decision. Read more -
August 2011Information on liquefaction and lateral spreading hazards that was known, available and factored into the zoning and development process in parts of Canterbury that were severely impacted by liquefaction and lateral spreading following the Canterbury earthquakes. Read more -
November 2005This report provides information on different home heating options and their costs and benefits from the Warm Homes study. This report presents the process and results of the second phase of the study. Read more -
November 2005This report provides information on different home heating options and their costs and benefits. Read more -
May 2017This report reviews the suite of terms and associated definitions contained in 11 regional plans. Read more -
July 2009The latest indicator update providing information on the pressure energy demand and the supply of energy and electricity generation places on New Zealand’s environment. Read more -
November 2007This report summarises the key themes that emerged from 13 hui held in April 2007 to discuss the climate change issues and options. Read more -
September 2006The Initial Report demonstrates that New Zealand has implemented the requirements for accounting under the Kyoto Protocol and its capacity to account for emissions trading of Kyoto Protocol units via the national registry. Read more -
August 2011ew Zealand’s emissions trading scheme was introduced by the Government as the lowest cost way to reduce this country’s greenhouse gas emissions. This is the first annual report on the scheme. Read more -
November 2013This report summarises the work of the freshwater National Objectives Framework Reference Group, including identifying some potential bottom lines, and recommendations for further work. The group included representatives from iwi, regional councils and key stakeholder groups. Read more -
October 2010Information on the Resource Management (Measurement and Reporting of Water Takes) Regulations 2010 including information on the benefits of measuring your water take, who the regulations apply to, measuring and reporting requirements, and how the regulations work. Read more -
June 2018Part 3 of this report discusses the proposed implementation approach of the first set of National Planning Standards. Read more -
February 2016This report presents the findings of the Ministry's evaluation of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme’s (NZ ETS) short-, medium- and long-term performance. Read more -
September 2005This report summarises the evaluation of the provisions of the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan undertaken by the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Board. All the objectives, policies and rules of the Plan have been examined. Read more -
January 2010An independent review of the 2009 net position has been completed by the Australian office of AECOM, a global environmental and engineering consulting company. Read more -
December 2000Annual Report 2000 for the National Science Strategy Committee for Climate Change. Read more -
June 2018Part 2C of the National Planning Standards Section 32 evaluation report provides a detailed evaluation of the definitions standard. Read more -
June 2018Part 1 provides an overarching introduction to the purpose of a section 32 evaluation report and discusses the legislative requirements that underpin it. Read more -
May 2019This Example GHG Report is part of a suite of eight documents that comprise the 2019 Measuring Emissions: A Guide for Organisations. It shows what a finished greenhouse gas inventory might look like. Read more -
August 2020This report documents the methodology used in the National Climate Change Risk Assessment and the associated engagement. It supports organisations to carry out their own national, local and regional risk assessments. Read more -
June 2009This report summarises a review of regional council implementation of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards Relating to Certain Air Pollutants, Dioxins and other Toxics) Regulations 2004. Read more -
August 2020This report presents the findings of New Zealand’s first National Climate Change Risk Assessment. It gives a national picture of the risks New Zealand faces from climate change to help prioritise action. Read more -
August 2020This technical report provides further detail on the risk assessment findings of New Zealand's first national climate change risk assessment. It includes profiles of all the risks, opportunities and knowledge gaps identified. Read more -
February 2009This report, produced by the Minister for the Environment’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG), provides independent perspectives and analysis on introducing a Bill to streamline and simplify the Resource Management Act. Read more -
May 2008This document presents an overview of submissions received on the Proposed National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission: Discussion Document. Read more -
October 2007This document is the summary of submissions received on the proposed National Environmental Standard for Telecommunications Facilities discussion document. Read more -
July 2010Report of the Minister for the Environment's Urban Technical Advisory Group. Read more -
February 2002This report chronicles the development of the carbon monitoring system for indigenous forests, scrub and soils. Read more