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Opportunity to provide feedback to help shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2035 international climate change target
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement. NDCs are how countries contribute to the global temperature goal of the Paris Agreement, to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C. For more information on the 1.5 degree goal, see the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on 1.5 degrees . ... MoreOpened 19 November 2024 -
Transboundary movement control of all e-waste under the Basel Convention
The Government intends to implement a decision under the Basel Convention to better manage the international trade in e-waste. It is proposing to introduce regulations to do so. Currently prior informed consent is required to import or export hazardous e-waste. The Government is proposing to introduce regulations so that prior informed consent is also required to import or export non-hazardous e-waste under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004. ... MoreClosed 28 August 2024 -
New Zealand’s second emissions reduction plan
The second emissions reduction plan (ERP2) will outline the actions that we intend to take to reduce emissions in New Zealand during the second emissions budget period (2026 – 2030). The ERP2 is a key tool to bring the Government’s climate strategy to life. This consultation includes policy proposals that sit across the Government’s five priority areas of its climate strategy and focus on key sectors: energy, transport, agriculture, forestry and waste. The discussion... MoreClosed 25 August 2024 -
NZ ETS Unit Settings and Annual Regulatory Updates 2024
Consultation was sought on the Government’s annual review of auction settings and other regulations for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS). The NZ ETS supports Aotearoa New Zealand to meet its emissions reduction goals by putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses must provide to the government a New Zealand Unit (NZU) for every tonne of climate pollution they emit. Participants in the NZ ETS can purchase NZUs through government auctions held four... MoreClosed 14 June 2024 -
Fast-track approval applications
The Fast-track Approvals Bill will include two Schedules of listed projects: Schedule 2 Part A Projects will be referred directly to an Expert Panel and will not go through the Ministerial referral process included in the legislation. Schedule 2 Part B Projects will still need to be referred by the Minister to the Expert Panel, but have demonstrated that they are regionally or nationally significant. This is the application form to have your project included in... MoreClosed 3 May 2024 -
Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making
The Government sought feedback on a proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making. This is a first step from central government to provide additional support for local government to manage risks to people and property from natural hazards such as floods, landslides and coastal inundation. Read the full consultation document [PDF, 2.6 MB] Read the Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making 2023 . Read the Proposed National... MoreClosed 20 November 2023 -
Helping nature and people thrive – Exploring a biodiversity credit system for Aotearoa New Zealand
The Government is exploring whether a biodiversity credit system could help to incentivise the protection and restoration of native wildlife in Aotearoa New Zealand. A biodiversity credit system would help to conserve habitats and species by enabling landowners, who protect and restore native wildlife, to earn credits for their actions. The Ministry for the Environment and Department of Conservation (DoC) sought feedback on the need for and the design of a biodiversity credit... MoreClosed 3 November 2023 -
Managing the use and development of highly productive land - Te whakahaere i te whakamahinga me te whanaketanga o ngā whenua whai hua
The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) sought feedback on managing the use and development of highly productive land (HPL). Since the policy was introduced in 2022, two issues have been raised about its restrictions on the use and development of highly productive land for activities that don’t rely on soil. The two issues that were consulted on are a lack of a clear consent pathway for: Construction of new specified... MoreClosed 31 October 2023 -
Deferral of NZ ETS reporting obligations for animals–farmer activities
NZ ETS date deferred for animal farmers The Government has deferred the date animal farmers must meet NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) obligations from 1 January 2024 to 1 January 2026. This gives the Government more time to legislate and implement a farm-level split-gas agricultural emissions levy system. The deferral follows Cabinet’s August 2023 decision to progress work to ensure mandatory reporting of agricultural emissions by late 2024 and pricing of them a... MoreClosed 6 September 2023 -
Improving our GMO regulations for laboratory and biomedical research
The Government sought feedback on proposed changes to Aotearoa New Zealand’s legislation and regulations for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used in laboratory settings and for biomedical therapies. The proposals respond to concerns from the research community that current GMO regulations are hindering research and innovation. They aim to remove barriers to foster research and improve health outcomes. The consultation document presents 10 policy changes to: ... MoreClosed 25 August 2023 -
Quick submission - Te Arotake Mahere Hokohoko Tukunga - Review of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government is reviewing the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) to make sure it’s fit for the job ahead. The review will focus on the benefits, trade-offs and risks of changing the NZ ETS so it can incentivise gross emissions reductions, but continue to support removals. It follows advice from He Pou a Rangi | Climate Change Commission. It recommended that the Government consider amending the NZ ETS to provide more robust support for gross emissions reductions... MoreClosed 11 August 2023 -
Te Arotake Mahere Hokohoko Tukunga - Review of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government is reviewing the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) to make sure it’s fit for the job ahead. The review will focus on the benefits, trade-offs and risks of changing the NZ ETS so it can incentivise gross emissions reductions, but continue to support removals. It follows advice from He Pou a Rangi | Climate Change Commission. It recommended that the Government consider amending the NZ ETS to provide more robust support for gross emissions reductions... MoreClosed 11 August 2023 -
A redesigned NZ ETS Permanent Forest Category
The Government sought feedback on proposals to manage afforestation by redesigning the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme’s (NZ ETS) permanent forest category. Last year the Government consulted on proposals to restrict permanent exotic forests in the New Zealand ETS in response to concerns about the impacts on the environment and rural communities from these forests. The proposals generated wide interest prompting the Government to further investigate changes to the permanent forest... MoreClosed 11 August 2023 -
Developing an exception from the low slope map for lower intensity farming - Te whakarite aweretanga mai i te mahere rōnaki heke mō te mahi pāmu ngāwari
We sought feedback on options to amend stock exclusion regulations in relation to lower intensity farming systems. The low slope map, incorporated by reference in the stock exclusion regulations, was amended in 2022 to improve how it identifies low slope land and avoid capturing lower intensity farming in the high country. While these recent changes have largely addressed issues with low slope land identification, the map is still likely to capture some lower intensity farming... MoreClosed 16 July 2023 -
Annual updates to the NZ ETS limits and price control settings for units 2023
The NZ ETS is a key tool in the government’s climate change response toolbox. It supports Aotearoa New Zealand to meet its emissions reduction goals by putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions. Unit settings are updated annually to ensure the NZ ETS remains an effective tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This consultation is on annual updates to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) unit settings for the period 2024–28. This is the third year that these... MoreClosed 16 June 2023 -
Ministerial Inquiry Land Use
This Inquiry will look at past and existing land-uses. It will investigate: storm damage and its causes current practices regulatory and policy settings. It will include the impact of storm damage caused by woody debris (including forestry slash) and sediment on communities, livestock, buildings, and the environment. It will also look at associated economic drivers and constraints. MoreClosed 6 April 2023 -
Review of the Resource Management (Infringement Offences) Regulations 1999
Councils can issue ‘instant fines’ for breaches of environmental rules under the Resource Management Act that do not justify prosecution in court. The current infringement notice fines were set in 1999. They are now too low to discourage non-compliance with plan rules or consent conditions. This puts our environment at risk and is unfair to those New Zealanders who use our natural resources sustainably and within the law. We consulted on proposed options for changing the... MoreClosed 31 March 2023 -
Improving market governance of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government engaged with stakeholders about its proposals to improve governance of the market for New Zealand Units (NZU). This engagement sought feedback on the impact of treating NZUs as financial products, the leveraging of existing financial market legislation, and on alternative market governance proposals considered as part of the policy design phase. Read the consultation document [PDF, 2.4 MB] Proposed changes included: Using existing financial... MoreClosed 27 February 2023 -
Proposed changes to the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2013
The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2013 set hourly charge-out rates for certain functions and services. The current charge-out rates have not been revised since 2013 and are not recovering costs. We are proposing increases to those charge-out rates. The main parties affected are people and companies who: intend to apply for, or already have, marine consents under the EEZ Act undertake or intend to undertake... MoreClosed 20 January 2023 -
Proposed measures to reduce the environmental impact of fluorinated gases
Fluorinated gases (F-gases) contribute significantly to global warming. This is because they are potent greenhouse gases, with global warming potential hundreds or thousands of times greater than carbon dioxide. F-gas refrigerants are found in a range of products such as heat pumps, dehumidifiers, vehicles, fridges and freezers. We sought feedback on proposed measures to reduce the environmental impact of fluorinated gases (F-gases). This included: a regulated product... MoreClosed 18 December 2022 -
Pricing agricultural emissions
Update Read the report under section 215 of the Climate Change Response Act 2002 [PDF, 905 KB] The Climate Change and Agriculture Ministers published a report on the Government’s proposed system, a legislated requirement of the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA). The report outlines a system to put a price on emissions from agricultural activities as an alternative to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. The proposed pricing system is based on the farm-level... MoreClosed 18 November 2022 -
Where to from here? How we ensure the future wellbeing of land and people
Land is a taonga. It is intrinsically linked to the health of the wider environment and to people’s lives and livelihoods. For many years Aotearoa New Zealand’s land has been under pressure. If current trends continue, pressures on our land could increase – affecting both its health and the wellbeing of future generations. We asked for your input into our Long-term Insights Briefing on how we ensure the future wellbeing of our land and people. Read a short summary of the... MoreClosed 18 October 2022 -
Proposed changes to NZ ETS limit and price control settings for units for 2022
Unit settings are updated annually to ensure the NZ ETS remains an effective tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We sought feedback on the impacts of proposed changes, including the Climate Change Commission's recommendations, on price controls and unit settings for New Zealand Units. Read the consultation document [PDF, 812 KB] Webinars We hosted two webinars where participants had an opportunity to hear more about the proposals and ask questions. ... MoreClosed 6 October 2022 -
Managing our wetlands in the coastal marine area
Our wetlands in the coastal marine area are the interface of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Why we are consulting The original policy intent of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards) for Freshwater (NES-F) was to restrict activities likely to cause the loss or degradation of all natural wetlands including those in the coastal marine area. However, many councils and stakeholders initially interpreted the NES-F as applying only to natural inland... MoreClosed 21 September 2022 -
Draft National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity — Exposure draft
The National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPSIB) is in force from 4 August 2023. Find out about the NPSIB As part of the development, from November 2019 to March 2020, we sought public feedback on the introduction of a National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPSIB) to help protect precious flora and fauna. We received over 7000 submissions. The majority supported the intent of the NPSIB. In this consultation we sought feedback from... MoreClosed 21 July 2022 -
Exposure draft of proposed changes to the NPS-FM and NES-F (including wetland regulations)
We consulted on proposed amendments to wetland provisions in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) and the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-F) from 1 September to 27 October 2021. Following consultation, we analysed submissions and prepared a report summarising submissions and providing advice and recommendations to the Minister. Decisions made on the basis of that report enabled drafting of proposed amendments to wetland... MoreClosed 10 July 2022 -
Adapt and thrive: Building a climate-resilient Aotearoa New Zealand
All New Zealanders can adapt to the locked-in effects of climate change. The sooner we act, the more effective that action will be. We sought your feedback on the plan. It’s been put together so we can minimise the damage from a changing climate. We asked about how climate change is affecting you, potential impacts you are concerned about, actions you are taking and what other actions are needed. Read the summary document [PDF, 1.4 MB] Read the consultation... MoreClosed 3 June 2022 -
Detailed submission - Transforming recycling
Too much rubbish is ending up in landfills and our environment. We sought views on proposals to transform recycling in Aotearoa New Zealand. The three proposals were: A container return scheme that encourages people to return their empty beverage containers for recycling [PDF, 1.4MB] Improvements to household kerbside recycling [PDF, 891KB] Separation of food scraps from general waste for all businesses [PDF, 865KB] Read the full consultation... MoreClosed 22 May 2022 -
Quick submission - Transforming recycling
Too much rubbish is ending up in landfills and our environment. We sought your views on three proposals: A container return scheme that encourages people to return their empty beverage containers for recycling Improvements to household kerbside recycling Separation of food scraps from general waste for all businesses Read the full consultation document [PDF, 3MB] MoreClosed 22 May 2022 -
People and place: ensuring the wellbeing of every generation
Healthy whenua (land) is important for a flourishing environment and people’s wellbeing. That’s because how we use, manage and care for whenua affects our water, climate, air and native species, as well as people's quality of life. But how might our land – and New Zealanders’ relationship with it – change over the coming decades? What could they look like in 2050? The Ministry’s Long-term Insights Briefing project delves into this important topic, and looks at the risks,... MoreClosed 20 May 2022
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