Responsible ministers
The Ministers for the Environment and Climate Change Issues are responsible for directing and overseeing the work of the Ministry for the Environment.
Minister for the Environment – Hon Amy Adams
The Minister for the Environment is Hon Amy Adams, she has formal responsibilities under the following Acts. The links give further information on these responsibilities
- Resource Management Act 1991
- Waste Minimisation Act 2008
- Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
- Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941
- Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Management Act 2005
Minister for Climate Change Issues – Hon Tim Groser
The Minister for Climate Change Issues and Minister Responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations is Hon Tim Groser, he has formal responsibilities under the Climate Change Response Act 2002.
Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues – Simon Bridges
The Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues is Simon Bridges.
Cabinet portfolios
The website www.beehive.govt.nz is the official website of the New Zealand Government. It provides access to media releases, speeches and other information.
Cabinet papers
Last updated: 28 May 2012
