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November 2001In August 2001, the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry commissioned ABARE to undertake a second round of analysis of the potential economic impacts on New Zealand of implementing the Kyoto Protocol. Read more -
May 2014New Zealand’s Environmental Reporting Series: 2014 Air domain report presents information on New Zealand’s air quality using data to 2012. It shows the changes in our air quality over time, and the associated pressures and impacts. 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 -
February 2020This report provides an update of Fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) in New Zealand rivers, for the period of 1999-2018. It describes data sources, methodology, and results for Fish IBI at the national level. Read more -
April 2018This report, prepared by consultancy Mōhio, examines climate finance in New Zealand. It includes a snapshot of key existing climate finance flows and a look at the instruments available to the Government and private sector such as grants, debt and bonds. Read more -
September 2018This report, prepared for the Ministry for the Environment by NIWA, examines the potential impacts of climate change on hydrological conditions at 20 river mouths around the country. Read more -
December 2020This guide describes how auctions operate for the NZ ETS. The first auction is expected to be held in March 2021. Read more -
June 2001Information on what urban design is, and how to achieve better urban design. Read more -
July 2015The Government consulted on a climate change target between 7 May and 3 June 2015. This document provides a summary of consultation responses. 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 -
October 2014This report provides recommendations for new sites to improve representativeness in the New Zealand river environmental monitoring network. Read more -
September 2001A report prepared for the Ministry for the Environment as part of the New Zealand Climate Change Programme on the potential effects on human health in New Zealand from climate change. Read more -
November 2010This report provides a national picture of current status (2005–2009) and trends in water quality of New Zealand lakes. It updates the 2006 report ‘A snapshot of lake water quality in New Zealand’. 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 -
July 2011This environment snapshot has been superseded by the October 2012 Recreational water quality in New Zealand indicator update and the 2013 Suitability for swimming indicator update. 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
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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 -
December 2013The aim of a Composite River Condition Index for New Zealand is to combine a number of sub-indices to communicate a representative holistic picture of river condition. This report investigates three indices and discusses limitations and areas for improvement. Read more -
March 2018The Ministry for the Environment commissioned Sapere to analyse the current information provision in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. The report offers recommendations on what, how and when information needs to be provided to the market to improve its efficiency. 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 -
December 2007Briefing for the Climate Change Leadership Forum. Prepared by the Emissions Trading Group. Read more -
May 2007This report presents the results of the first round of monitoring of Urban Design Protocol signatories' action plans. The results indicated healthy progress was being made towards giving effect to the Protocol. Read more -
March 2002A summary of the guide on what urban design is and how to achieve better urban design. Read more -
May 2017This consultation document seeks views from affected parties on proposed technical updates to four regulations under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more -
May 2015The Government sought views on New Zealand’s post-2020 climate change contribution under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This discussion document provides information about the issues and trade-offs involved in setting our contribution. 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 2003As part of an ongoing contribution to New Zealand's pre-ratification assessment of the Kyoto Protocol, ABARE has been commissioned by the New Zealand Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to conduct sensitivity analysis for a range of issues with modeling the Kyoto Protocol. Read more -
July 2009This report examines the potential impacts of New Zealand’s 2020 negotiating position on the Māori economy. Read more -
December 2009This fact sheet provides information about industrial allocation under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS). Read more -
December 2013An assessment of the representativeness and statistical power of state of environment river monitoring sites across New Zealand. Read more -
July 2008The Ministry commissioned an independent review to obtain stakeholder feedback on the readability, content and overall usefulness of the Environment New Zealand 2007 report. Read more -
December 2001This report on the economic impacts of selected climate change policy options for New Zealand was prepared in draft form between April and July 2001. Read more -
April 2016This paper presents the findings of the Ministry's analysis of how New Zealand’s 2030 climate change target compares to other countries’ targets and the goal of limiting temperature rise below 2°C. Read more -
December 2019This document outlines the Government’s proposals for the provisional emissions budget and the accompanying NZ ETS settings. Read more -
December 2009These guidelines provide advice on how public health risk associated with cyanobacteria in recreational waters can be managed. 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 -
July 2008Preparing for Climate Change is a summary of the Ministry’s technical report Climate Change Effects and Impacts Assessment (2nd ed.) released in May 2008. Read more -
May 2010Preparing for Future Flooding is a summary of the Ministry’s technical report 'Tools for estimating the effects of climate change on flood flow'. It provides good practice information and guidance to help local authorities incorporate climate change impacts into flood risk management. Read more -
December 2007This document outlines the Government’s response to feedback from engagement on an Emissions Trading Scheme. 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 -
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 -
December 2017The biennial report presents New Zealand’s progress towards meeting its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It contains a subset of the information found in New Zealand’s Seventh National Communication report. Read more -
New Zealand's fourth biennial report under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeDecember 2019This is New Zealand's fourth biennial report and presents New Zealand’s progress towards our international climate change commitments. Read more -
May 2006New Zealand’s Fourth National Communication updates New Zealand’s progress towards its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and towards implementation of the Kyoto Protocol. Read more -
December 2013The biennial report presents New Zealand’s progress towards meeting its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Read more -
New Zealand’s second biennial report under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeDecember 2015New Zealand’s progress towards meeting its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Read more -
March 2009This report summarises changes in fish communities in New Zealand rivers, including changes in relation to different land uses. Read more -
June 2008In late 2007 the Ministry contracted a sector expert to provide a summary of the range of risks, costs, benefits and advantages from applying emissions trading to emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The report considers several possible places on the HFC supply and emission chain. Read more -
August 2007This report summarise submissions on the discussion paper, Transitional Measures: Options to Move Towards Low Emissions Electricity and Stationary Energy Supply and to Facilitate a Transition to Greenhouse Gas Pricing in the Future. Read more -
April 2019This report summarises submissions made on improvements to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more