What we consulted on
Read a snapshot of the emissions reduction plan discussion document [PDF, 1.8 MB]
The consultation closed on 24 November 2021.
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What we consulted on
Read the discussion document for this consultation [PDF, 7.2 MB]
View webinars on the Ministry for the Environment website
The consultation closed on 24 November 2021
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Wetlands play an important role in maintaining the health of New Zealand’s waters. But New Zealand’s wetlands are at risk. Ninety per cent of wetlands have been lost since human settlement began and there is ongoing degradation and loss. The Government is committed to preserving the ecological value of wetlands.
Why we are consulting
Following stakeholder feedback, we are proposing to make the following amendments to natural wetland provisions in the National Policy Statement...More
The Government is proposing changes to the intensive winter grazing regulations. These are included within the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 (NES-F).
We have received feedback that aspects of the intensive winter grazing regulations may require modification to support effective implementation and achieve improved environmental outcomes. This particularly relates to conditions that are weather-dependent or difficult to practically...More
Freshwater farm plans were introduced as part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater package. They are intended to provide a practical way for farmers to meet the freshwater standards and to reduce regulatory burden.
Why we consulted
We sought feedback on the implementation and transition of all farmers to the freshwater farm plan system including:
content of freshwater farm plans
what outcomes could be achieved
how plans could be certified, audited and...More
The NZ ETS is an important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Read our proposal on designing a governance framework for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme [PDF 1.4MB]
We need to improve the current market governance framework to manage risks of misconduct in the NZ ETS and protect NZ ETS users from financial harm.
We sought feedback on proposals to address:
governance of advice
governance of trading
governance of...More
About industial allocation
Industrial allocation is the provision of free emissions units (NZUs) to industries considered emissions-intensive and trade-exposed (EITE). Its purpose is to reduce the risk of emissions pricing driving EITE firms, and their production and associated emissions overseas.
Read the consultation document on reforming industrial allocation in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme [PDF 1.5MB]
Webinars held during the consultation
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Decision
The Government has reached decisions regarding regulation updates to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (SGG) Levy.
The decisions made are to:
update unit limit and auction price control settings for 2022-2026 (for details see Tables below)
update the default emissions factors for waste and natural gas to reflect most recent data on waste and natural gas composition
update NZ ETS and SGG Levy reference data to...More
Climate change is a global problem that is having significant impacts on the environment, people and economies across the world. To limit the most harmful impacts of climate change, all countries need to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New Zealand is committed to supporting a just transition to a low-emissions economy.
Under the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019, the Government has set a 2050 target of net zero GHG emissions (other...More
Decision
The Government has decided to phase out certain hard-to-recycle plastics and six single-use items. The decision follows widespread public support.
Read about the plastic items being phased out
The Government consulted the public on its plastic phase-out proposals in 2020.
There was a good level of response from the general public, affected businesses, environmental and community groups, and local government agencies.
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