Ministry for the Environment stories
Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.
Businesses will get more certainty over carbon pricing as ministers move to reshape the emissions scheme ahead of New Zealand’s 2030 target.
Raising landfill charges over seven years could lift New Zealand's recycling rate to 60 per cent and add 9,000 jobs, a report says.
Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.
Councils will be expected to use quarterly market data to test whether enough land is available for housing and business growth.
New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.
Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.
Businesses will face simpler hazardous substances rules as New Zealand shifts workplace controls to WorkSafe under health and safety reform.
Enterprise information management firm OpenText has been chosen by the Ministry for the Environment to aid their knowledge management transition.
Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has launched a new website so everyone can learn more about their local waterways.
