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Ministry for the Environment New ZealandWe work to achieve good environmental leadership and decision making at all levels so that we can deliver the environment that New Zealanders expect and deserve. On this website you can find out about issues that affect the environment, environmental laws and treaties and the state of the environment. There's also information on what you can do for the environment, copies of our publications and information about our organisation. Interested in working at the Ministry, see our job vacancies. Latest news from the Ministry
Cabinet paper on proposals for Exclusive Economic Zone environmental effects legislationThe Cabinet paper on proposals for Exclusive Economic Zone environmental effects legislation is now available. [27 June 2008] June issue of 'talk sustainability' now availableThis monthly newsletter provides information on central and local government sustainability initiatives. It includes information on policy work and activities that are helping New Zealanders take practical steps to live more sustainably. The June 2008 issue covers World Environment Day. [17 June 2008] 2008 Green Ribbon Awards winnersThe 2008 Green Ribbon Awards have taken place, honouring the outstanding contributions to the environment and heralding the beginning of events celebrating New Zealand’s hosting of World Environment Day. [6 June 2008] Speech: Communities for Climate Protection – New Zealand 2008 National ForumHoward Fancy, Acting Chief Executive, addressed the 2008 Communities for Climate Protection (CCP-NZ) national forum on 2 April 2008. The CCP-NZ programme works with local government to measure their greenhouse gas emissions and to develop and implement action plans to reduce them. [28 May 2008] Release of guidance manual paves way for better planning around climate changeA guidance manual released today by the Ministry for the Environment provides the latest projections of the expected impacts of climate change on New Zealand, and advice for councils nationwide on tackling their effects. [27 May 2008] Cabinet paper: Report back on development of national environmental standards for electricity transmissionThis Cabinet paper proposes to reevaluate the draft National Environment Standards for Electricity Transmission as a result of the submission process. [27 May 2008] Ministry report blueprint for environmentally friendly printingThe Ministry for the Environment’s milestone state of the environment publication has won a gold award for using best practice environmental printing processes [22 May 2008] Statement of IntentThe Statement of Intent for 2008-2011 is now available. It gives an indication of where the Ministry is now and where we are heading over the next three years and includes our forecast financial statements. [22 May 2008] Ecological flows and water levels - new workshop datesThe public workshops for the National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Levels have been rescheduled to start on 26 May and run through to 13 June. [15 May 2008] Review of New Zealand’s 2007 Net Position ReportThis document presents the findings of a review of New Zealand's 2007 net position report (September 2007) which describes the 2007 estimate of New Zealand's net position with respect to its Kyoto target over the first commitment period. [15 May 2008] Net Position Report 2008: Projected balance of emissions units during the first commitment period of the Kyoto ProtocolThe net position is New Zealand’s projected balance of Kyoto Protocol units during the first commitment period (2008-2012) of the Kyoto Protocol. The balance of units is a projection of what actual emissions will be reported in New Zealand national greenhouse inventory submissions over the commitment period and government transfers of Kyoto emissions units. [13 May 2008] Wood burner performance reviewedThe Ministry, in partnership with Environment Canterbury and Nelson City Council, has released a report detailing design verification and emissions and efficiency testing of 10 wood burners. The review revealed poor compliance. The Ministry strongly recommends councils, retailers and consumers continue to refer only to the national authorised list of wood burners. [7 May 2008]
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Have your say - current consultationsProposed national environmental standard on ecological flows and water levels [Closes 29 August 2008] Extension of submission period [Closes 29 August 2008] Media releases from our ministers
Best practice urban design in local government [30 June 2008] Speech: Best practice urban design in local government [30 June 2008] | ||
