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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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
December 2019This document outlines the Government’s proposals for the provisional emissions budget and the accompanying NZ ETS settings. 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 -
August 1997The Users’ Guide includes information on assessment, acceptance criteria and site management. It is supported by modules of technical information. 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 -
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 -
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 -
May 2015Landcare Research was commissioned to undertake macroeconomic modelling on the economic cost of New Zealand’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution. This report presents the findings of that analysis. Read more -
December 2020This report translates the planetary boundaries framework to show New Zealand’s global environmental connections and quantifies where our country sits in terms of operating within environmentally safe boundaries. Read more -
June 2020This document provides a summary of the 133 written submissions received on the proposals outlined in the consultation document Reforming the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme: Proposed settings. Read more -
April 2008This report draws together the results of general equilibrium modelling undertaken for the Emissions Trading Group since October 2007, previously described in a number of separate papers. Read more -
December 2007Briefing for the Climate Change Leadership Forum. Prepared by the Emissions Trading Group. Read more -
December 1998Guidance for the owners and managers of petroleum industry sites on how to ensure water discharges will not cause significant adverse effects on the environment. Read more -
September 2012The Minister for Climate Change Issues sought feedback on proposed regulations for synthetic greenhouse gases to be implemented as a result of the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Bill). Read more -
November 2019This discussion document outlines the Government’s proposals for the rules for auctioning in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme to align the supply of NZ ETS units with New Zealand's emissions reduction targets. Read more -
October 2005This report is an analysis of the economic impacts of climate change projections in New Zealand. Read more -
June 2020This document provides a summary of the 47 written submissions received on the proposals outlined in Reforming the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme: rules for auctioning. Read more -
October 2007This paper presents a general equilibrium analysis of possible policies that would meet New Zealand’s emissions obligations, under the Kyoto first commitment period 2008-12 (CP1) and under some plausible international agreement in 2025. Read more -
May 2011This document is required by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It enables project owners under New Zealand's Projects to Reduce Emissions programme & the operators of the Te Apiti and Tararua wind farms to participate in the Joint Implementation mechanism. Read more -
November 2019This paper provides a background on the electricity allocation factor (EAF), its initial modelling techniques and outlines the need for a review. Read more -
July 2008This guide was developed to help local authorities manage coastal hazards. It was replaced by Coastal Hazards and Climate Change Guidance for Local Government in 2017. Read more -
May 2017This document sought feedback on proposals to phase down hydrofluorocarbons, greenhouse gases which could have a significant climate change impact. Read more -
June 2016This consultation document seeks views from affected parties on proposed technical updates to three regulations under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more -
May 2001This report, published in 2001, provides data on the concentrations of dioxins, PCBs and organochlorine pesticides in serum collected from New Zealanders aged 15 years and older. Read more -
November 2006This 2006 discussion paper draws together the measures that make up New Zealand’s contaminated land policy framework, and evaluates them to identify any gaps and possible solutions/improvements to the existing framework. Read more -
December 2009This consultation document outlines the Government’s intended approach to the allocation of emissions units for emissions-intensive trade-exposed firms under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS). Submissions closed on 12 February 2010. Read more -
Climate change effects and impacts assessment: A guidance manual for local government in New ZealandMay 2008This manual provides projections of the expected physical impacts of climate change both at the national level and for regions around New Zealand. It will help local government identify and quantify opportunities and risks that climate change poses. Read more -
June 1999Information on the assessment and management of sites contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. Read more -
December 2009This guide provides an overview of requirements under the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme for people who use geothermal fluid to generate electricity or industrial heat. It also provides further detail on data collection and emissions calculation procedures set out in Regulation. Read more -
December 2009This guide provides an overview of requirements under the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme for people who produce aluminium, iron or steel, clinker, burnt lime, glass or gold. It also provides further detail on data collection and emissions calculation procedures set out in Regulation. Read more -
December 2009This guide provides an overview of requirements under the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme for people who combust used or waste oil, used tyres or waste for the purpose of generating electricity or industrial heat. Read more -
October 2013The Ministry for the Environment commissioned ENVIRON Australia Pty Ltd, to investigate the practicalities of identifying, sorting and segregating plastics in the e-waste recycling industry, according to those components that contain banned brominated flame retardant (BFR) chemicals. Read more -
December 2007Briefing for the Climate Change Leadership Forum. Prepared by the Emissions Trading Group. Read more -
September 2007This paper sets out a prioritised Ministry work programme to help manage contaminated land. Read more -
July 2005This NIWA report provides guidelines for councils on how to handle the possible impact of climate change when assessing flood risk. Read more -
February 2009These guidelines are for New Zealand-based entities wishing to invest in a Joint Implementation or Clean Development Mechanism project outside of NZ, and who want to transfer the resulting emission reduction units or certified emission reductions into the NZ Emission Unit register. 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 -
September 2007This report contains a summary of the submissions received on the discussion paper Working Towards a Comprehensive Policy Framework for Managing Contaminated Land in New Zealand – Discussion paper. Read more