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June 2002Information for lake managers on on native and exotic fish populations in substantial lakes and reservoirs. Read more
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August 2002This report provided background information for developing an updated odour assessment and management guideline for New Zealand. Read more
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March 2002A summary of the guide on what urban design is and how to achieve better urban design. Read more
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September 2002This is a summary of the submissions received on the public discussion document, Towards a Pesticides Risk reduction Policy for New Zealand, released in April 2002. Read more
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April 2002This discussion document released in 2002 discusses how the risks associated with the use of pesticides are managed and suggests some possible fresh approaches. Submissions closed 21 June 2002. Read more
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January 2002Updates New Zealand's progress towards its commitments under the UNFCCC and towards ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. Read more
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September 2002This study measured dioxin in soils at residential properties in the New Plymouth suburb of Paritutu. It was undertaken because of longstanding community issues with the history of dioxin emissions from a chemical plant located in the suburb. Read more
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September 2002This 2002 discussion paper sought views on changes that might be made to the main piece of legislation controlling genetic modification - the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. Read more
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November 2002A 2002 stocktake of New Zealand's oceans legislation, policies, and strategies - and the international conventions New Zealand is a party to. Read more
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June 2002Information for lake managers on pest fish and weeds in New Zealand lakes. Read more
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March 2002The Solid Waste Analysis Protocol aims to facilitate the collection of consistent and reliable data on solid waste in New Zealand. Read more
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February 2002This report chronicles the development of the carbon monitoring system for indigenous forests, scrub and soils. Read more
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February 2002A further five ABARE scenarios were commissioned following the completion of the six-scenario ABARE report. Read more