Harnessing renewable energy for local councils: a path to sustainability
Annabelle Chartres from PwC, examines one Australian council’s journey towards a net zero future.
NZ’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions reduce – but room for some sectors to do more
1990-2022 New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Snapshot – initial thoughts on the report.
Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ release their latest environmental report
Our Land 2024 provides the insights into the impact on our environment if we continue with current practices.
LIMS legislation passes third reading
Amongst other things, the bill improves national hazard information provided in LIMs.
LIM reform Select Committee Report released
Report back on the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Amendment Bill.
Climate Change update: the legacy we will leave to our tamariki and mokopuna
‘Synthesis Report’ from the IPCC, the New Zealand Emissions Reduction Plan, and upcoming Forum.
Adding natural hazard information to LIM reports
Legislation to improve LIMs and the information provided in them on increasing risk of natural hazards.
Cat regulation for the benefit of kiwis and Kiwis
Striking the right balance between protecting our unique biodiversity and appreciating our pets.
Protecting our most fertile agricultural land
National Policy Statement aims to protect highly productive land for land-based primary production.
First National Adaptation Plan released
Plan presents the most comprehensive direction on adaptation planning in New Zealand’s history.
Updating protections for indigenous biodiversity
Ministry for the Environment released draft of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity.
Government releases Emissions Reduction Plan
Plan outlines initiatives to be implemented to meet limit of 290 megatonnes of greenhouse gasses being emitted.