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July 2015The purpose of this consultation document was to seek views on proposed amendments to the Climate Change (Liquid Fossil Fuels) Regulations 2008. The purpose of the regulations is to regulate the collection of information and calculation of emissions for the purpose of surrendering units by obligation fuel participants and opt-in participants in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more -
March 2011The Climate Change Response Act 2002 required a review of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme to be completed before the end of 2011. The Act required the Minister for Climate Change Issues (the Minister) to appoint a panel to conduct the review and specify the terms of reference for its review. This consultation document sets out the issues on which the Panel wished to focus consultation with stakeholders. Read more -
April 2020This modelling report from Energy Link provides a range of possible new values for the electricity allocation factor using different parameters, scenarios and modelling methodologies. Read more -
May 2014This discussion document sought feedback on whether the Government should intervene to improve the management of four product waste streams: electronic and electrical equipment; tyres; agrichemicals and farm plastics; and refrigerants. Submissions closed 2 July 2014. Read more -
July 2020This document summaries the submissions received during consultation on proposed priority products and priority product stewardship scheme guidelines. Read more -
August 2019This brochure provides a summary of our consultation document on proposed priority products and priority product stewardship guidelines. The consultation will determine which products are included in co-design of regulated production stewardship schemes and the guidelines co-design. Read more -
Proposed priority products and priority product stewardship scheme guidelines: Consultation documentAugust 2019This consultation document presents the Government's proposals for co-design of regulated product stewardship schemes, including the proposed priority products and design guidelines for accredited schemes. Read more -
October 2011A history of the Fruitgrowers’ Chemical Company (FCC) at Mapua and the clean up of the site. Read more -
December 2017This fact sheet series of seven fact sheets has been developed to accompany Preparing for coastal change: A companion to Coastal Hazards and Climate Change, and provide further information on elements of coastal processes. Read more -
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November 2019This report by Concept Consulting compared input values used in the previous modelling of the EAF against reality. It found that if actual values had been used the EAF would be lower than its current level. Read more -
November 2019This report from Energy Link recommends a range of parameters and values for the proposed EAF modelling. Read more -
November 2019This report by Scientia Consulting estimates the actual EAF in the wholesale electricity market over 2016 and 2017 using actual and counterfactual (not NZ ETS costs) spot prices. Read more -
April 2011The National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation 2011 sets out the objective and policies for renewable electricity generation under the Resource Management Act 1991. The NPS REG came into effect on 13 May 2011. Read more -
December 2017This guidance supports councils to manage and adapt to the increased coastal hazard risks posed by climate change and sea-level rise. Read more -
December 2019This report assesses the costs and benefits of changes to the waste disposal levy. Read more -
November 2018This document provides a summary of the submissions received on the Proposed mandatory phase out of single-use plastic shopping bags consultation document. Read more -
September 2009In 2009, the Government introduced the Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill to Parliament, to amend the Climate Change Response Act. This bulletin explained the proposed changes to the industrial allocation provisions of the NZ ETS. Read more -
October 2009This bulletin provides background information on the development of regulations setting out data collection and reporting requirements for people who carry out stationary energy, industrial processes activities, and may be required to register as a participant in the NZ ETS. Read more -
July 2012This information sheet provides guidance on the key changes for ETS participants and industrial allocation recipients. Read more -
May 2006This end-of-life cell phones product stewardship study was designed to help develop policy about product stewardship. Read more -
July 2007This document provides practical advice and tools to use when procuring waste management and recycling contracts. Read more -
July 2019This factsheet about on work on productive and sustainable land is one of 12 factsheets produced for the Environment Committee’s 2019/20 Estimates examination of Vote Environment. Read more -
February 2002A further five ABARE scenarios were commissioned following the completion of the six-scenario ABARE report. Read more -
July 2019This factsheet about the Ministry's work on PFAS is one of 12 factsheets produced for the Environment Committee’s 2019/20 Estimates examination of Vote Environment. Read more -
April 2013The Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2012 was passed by Parliament in November 2012 (2012 Amendment Act). It amended the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (the Act) to make a number of changes to the ETS. In addition, Cabinet has agreed to some minor and technical changes to the ETS. Some of these changes need to be given effect by amending regulations made under the Act. Read more -
July 2010This report summarises the results of the 2010 survey of solid waste disposal sites, organic waste processing facilities, and used tyre management practices. 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 -
June 2007This report presents the results of the real-life emissions testing carried out in conjunction with the Tokoroa Warm Homes trial. This report should be read with the 'Real-life Emissions Testing of Pellet Burners in Tokoroa' report. Read more -
June 2007This report presents the results of the real-life emissions testing carried out in conjunction with the Tokoroa Warm Homes trial. This report should be read with the 'Real-life emissions testing of wood burners in Tokoroa' report. Read more -
December 2008Regulations covering the Liquid Fossil Fuels under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) are now in place (Climate Change (Liquid Fossil Fuels) Regulations 2008). Read more -
January 2009This report presents the results of the 2008 eDay surveys. Read more -
October 2008This bulletin explains, and should be read alongside, the draft Climate Change (Stationary Energy and Industrial Processes) Regulations (the draft regulations). 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 -
May 2014This report presents the findings of a 2013 study into whether and how much the public might be willing to pay for alternatives to disposing of products to landfill. Read more -
July 2019This factsheet is about our work on contaminated land and is one of 12 factsheets produced for the Environment Committee’s 2019/20 Estimates examination of Vote Environment. Read more -
August 2020This guide explains how to correctly calculate emissions, revenue, and production data for anyone required to provide data on their emission-intensive, trade-exposed activities (production of cartonboard, cementitious products, fresh cucumbers, and burnt lime). Read more -
April 2012This users’ guide explains the regulations and provides guidance to territorial and unitary authorities on implementing the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. Read more -
March 2016This technical note is one of two that has been released to support the consultation on ‘other matters’ as part of the NZ ETS review 2015/16. It seeks feedback from stakeholders on the existing structure of forestry in the NZ ETS, and on ways forestry in the NZ ETS could evolve to support the changing international and domestic context. Read more -
July 2004This paper was published as part of the Water Programme of Action Freshwater for a Sustainable Future consultation. Read more -
December 2003This report investigatesthe impact of climate change induced sea level rise on risk management planning for the Avon catchment and associated coastal areas. Read more -
April 2001A discussion document on proposals for regulations on energy efficiency performance standards and labelling. Submissions closed on 11 May 2001. Read more -
March 2016This technical note is one of two that was released to support the consultation on ‘other matters’ as part of the NZ ETS review 2015/16. It provides further detail on some operational issues not included in the NZ ETS review discussion document and sought stakeholder feedback on those issues. Read more -
July 2011This report provides the results of a public awareness survey of the Waste Minimisation Act and Waste Disposal Levy. Read more -
November 2006This guideline was developed to help local authorities address the potential risks from contaminated sheep-dip sites. It provides best practice advice on identifying potentially contaminated sheep-dip sites, and determining the acceptable level of contamination for various land uses. Read more -
June 2009This report presents the results of an audit of the remediation of the former Fruitgrowers Chemical Company site at Mapua. Read more -
February 2020This consultation document sets out threshold options for a proposed National Environmental Standard for the outdoor storage of tyres. Read more -
February 2008This case study looks at stormwater issues in Tauranga following intense storms that caused flooding throughout the Western Bay of Plenty in May 2005. Read more -
November 2006This report was prepared by the Ministry for the Environment to assist and inform work on the use of waste levies and other options for funding waste minimisation activities. Read more -
September 2016This draft revised guideline has been released to assist understanding of the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. The final revised guideline will be gazetted in early 2017. Read more