Te Ara Hauāuru - Northwest Busway - Westgate Bus Station main works to begin
Main construction is about to begin on a new bus station at Westgate,Auckland following the awarding of a contract to Built Environs.
Going for growth around the City Rail Link
The Government will require Auckland to allow even greater housing and development around City Rail Link stations, ensuring that Auckland takes economic advantage of this transformational investment in the city.
Farm-to-forest ban passes first reading
The Government has taken a major step towards protecting food production by ending the large-scale conversion of productive farmland into pine plantations, with the first reading of the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme—Forestry Conversion) Amendment Bill receiving unanimous support in Parliament.
Registration approved for New Zealand’s first standalone private sector building consent authority
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has approved the registration of Christchurch-based Building Consent Approvals Limited (BCAL) as New Zealand’s first standalone building consent authority (BCA).
PCE submission on the implementation plan for New Zealand's Biodiversity Strategy
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has made a submission to the Department of Conservation on its draft implementation plan for New Zealand’s Biodiversity Strategy.
Advice on waste policy for the second emissions reduction plan
This release contains the advice on waste policy for the second emissions reduction plan.
Proposal to call in GCSL application to build a waste to energy facility in Te Awamutu
This release contains proposal to call in GCSL application to build a waste to energy facility in Te Awamutu.
New Zealand’s path to a resilient energy future - ECCA
EECA CE Dr. Marcos Pelenur reflects on the importance of energy efficiency, and EECA’s role in helping households, businesses and New Zealand's system respond to changing energy needs.
PCE submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill
The Commissioner has made a submission to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Regulatory Standards Bill, which builds on a previous submission he made on a consultation document.
Regulation reform to enable growth and manage environmental risk
EPA says it’s committed to maintaining New Zealand’s reputation for environmental integrity while ensuring businesses can access the latest innovations safely and efficiently.
Legislation introduced to restrict farm-to-forest conversions
The Government has introduced long awaited legislation that will put a stop to large-scale farm-to-forestry conversions – delivering on a key election promise to protect the future of New Zealand food production.
Government undermines regional powers to protect coastal biodiversity - EDS
The Environmental Defence Society opposes the Government’s decision to press ahead with amendments to the Resource Management Act that severely curtail the ability of regional councils to manage the impacts of fishing on coastal marine biodiversity.