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February 2018The report provides an inventory of the annual distribution of mercury and mercury-containing goods and materials in New Zealand from anthropogenic (man-made) sources, for a base year of 2016. It builds on the information in the previous 2012 and 2008 mercury inventories. Read more -
August 2003This technical report provides information on the sources of fine particles (PM10 – particles less then 10 microns in diameter) in New Zealand. Read more -
November 2003This document summarises information about the main sources of air pollutants in New Zealand towns and cities. Read more -
October 2018This report details a national inventory for 2015 for priority air pollutants. Read more -
October 2018This report presents a stocktake of black carbon concentrations measured in atmospheric aerosol samples collected at approximately 40 air quality monitoring sites across New Zealand and identifies the primary sources of the black carbon. Read more -
October 2019This report updates previously published data (2015) on coastal sea-surface temperature from 11 sites around New Zealand. Read more -
February 2019This review was carried out to improve understanding of marine habitats in New Zealand. 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 -
August 2003This report summaries the results of air quality monitoring of fine particles in New Zealand from 1988 to 2001. Historical measurements of total suspended particles over the period 1964 - 2000 (Auckland) and 1983 - 2001 (Hamilton) are also presented to analyse trends. Read more -
April 2019This report updates the state and trends of water quality of coastal and estuarine waters for physico-chemical (eg, pH), optical (eg clarity), nutrients (eg, nitrates), and microbiological parameters (eg, enterococci). Read more -
August 2003This technical report on the health effects of PM10 (particles less than 10 microns in diameter) in New Zealand describes the potential health effects caused by inhaling PM10 in New Zealand towns and cities. Read more -
August 2002This report provided background information for developing an updated odour assessment and management guideline for New Zealand. Read more -
August 2020This 2007 report evaluated the effects of air pollution in 67 urban areas across New Zealand on the 2001 population and ambient monitoring data. Read more -
January 2016New Zealand's submission to the International Seabed Authority to support the development of a regulatory framework for the exploitation of seabed minerals. Read more -
October 2019This report updates indices for coastal and ocean extreme waves previously developed to quantify the occurrence of extreme wave events in New Zealand on an annual basis. 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 -
October 2019This report provides new coastal chlorophyll-a and sea-surface temperature analyses within New Zealand’s territorial waters. Read more -
August 2003This technical background report reviews the amenity effects of particles (TSP and PM10) in New Zealand and examines their significance. Read more -
June 2005This 2005 report outlines opportunities to improve the requirements in the management of the environmental impacts of activities in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Read more -
August 2020This report summarises the updated (2012) Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (HAPINZ) study which evaluates the effects of air pollution on human health across New Zealand and the resulting social costs. Read more -
August 2020This report provides the technical information for the updated Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (HAPINZ) study which evaluates the effects of air pollution on human health across New Zealand and the resulting social costs. Read more -
June 2003This 2003 report prepared by the Centre for Advanced Engineering provided information on economic opportunities for New Zealand's oceans. Read more -
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 -
October 2018This report presents summary information and statistics on the composition and sources of airborne particulate matter (PM) samples collected at air quality monitoring sites around New Zealand. Read more -
October 2003This report provides a summary of the results of air quality monitoring of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), benzene and benzo(a)pyrene in New Zealand from 1992 to 2002. Read more -
October 2019This report updates previously published statistics on mean sea-level series and trends at Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, New Plymouth and Moturiki (Mount Maunganui) to the end of 2018. Read more -
December 1998This technical report summarises information on the effects of vehicle emissions on air quality in New Zealand. Read more -
November 2003This publication provides an indication of the extent to which existing concentrations of air contaminants in New Zealand may adversely affect human health. Read more -
November 2005This report provides information on different home heating options and their costs and benefits. Read more -
February 2020This NIWA report presents a modelled baseline of current concentrations of PM2.5 in ambient air and associated health impacts. 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 -
April 2004This report estimates dioxin emissions from New Zealand foundry operations that melt and process scrap metals and alloys. Volume two comprises scientific test data. Read more -
April 2004This report estimates dioxin emissions from New Zealand foundry operations that melt and process scrap metals and alloys. Volume one is the emissions estimate report. Read more -
November 2019This report presents a modelled baseline of current concentrations of PM2.5 in ambient air and associated health impacts. Read more -
May 2006This report, commissioned in 2006, examines possible government actions and their ability to contribute to the sustainable development of marine resources. Read more -
May 2012This independent report prepared for the Ministry by NIWA lists the known possible activities in the EEZ and describes their likely risk to the environment. It also recommends how activities could be classified under the proposed regulatory framework. Read more -
June 2005This 2005 report looked at the information and tools needed to make smart decisions about the best future uses of our ocean. It assessed the range of information and decision-making tools available in 2005 and identified opportunities to improve requirements. Read more -
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 -
July 2006This report examines options for using market-based instruments to maximise the value and sustainability of New Zealand’s marine resource. 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 1999This 1999 report provides data on the concentrations of dioxins, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and chlorophenols in New Zealand ambient (outdoor) air. Read more -
August 2020This document is a users’ guide to the health effects model underpinning the updated (2012) Health Air Pollution in New Zealand study. Read more -
September 2006This independent research report prepared for the Ministry by Research New Zealand details the results of the Local Government Urban Design Skills Survey undertaken during May and June 2006. 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 -
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 -
July 2016This report provides information about the way nine ‘high growth’ councils in New Zealand estimate demand for housing and business land, and how they measure the development capacity available to meet that demand. Read more -
November 2008The report was commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment for the SEIP TAG Electricity Issues Sub-group. The analysis involved modelling future electricity system performance in New Zealand assuming a range of CO2 prices Read more -
May 2008This second volume of case studies provides examples of ways local government can incorporate quality urban design in strategies, plans and guidelines. It also includes examples of best practice development projects from throughout New Zealand. Read more -
November 2009In 2008, the Ministry engaged MWH New Zealand Ltd to investigate the nature and extent of urban design related provisions in local authority plans and policy statements prepared under the Resource Management Act. This report presents a summary of that research. Read more -
November 2009In 2008, the Ministry engaged MWH New Zealand Ltd to investigate the nature and extent of urban design related provisions in local authority plans and policy statements prepared under the Resource Management Act. This report presents the detailed findings of that research. Read more