The Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill) contains measures which will have reach beyond aquaculture – particularly in relation to managing allocation where there is high demand for, or high pressure on, resources

These Regulations, in force on 1 May 2018, establish a nationwide consenting regime for plantation forestry activities.

When tyres are stored outdoors, they pose a fire risk and can leach toxic substances into the soil and harbour pests.

Council monitoring officer visits have become a normal part of farm life.

Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023 (the Act) was passed into law on 20 March 2023,

If you require resource consent, it is generally considered beneficial to try to obtain written approvals under the RMA.

New Fast-track legislation is to be the 2nd phase of the National-led Government's RM reform package.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has rejected a second application for deep sea mining.

Summary & discussion about proposed changes that focus on preventing further loss of natural wetlands.

A look at the Draft Auckland Plan and its direct implications on the performance of the New Zealand economy and its people and businesses.

The National Policy Statement (NPS) for Renewable Electricity Generation takes effect on 13 May 2011 but gives territorial authorities a further 24 months to modify their planning documents.

These RMA changes require councils to update some of their processes, particularly in relation to resource consents.

A new NES in 2012 will create a nationally consistent set of planning controls and soil contaminant standards.

Brief summary of each of the new freshwater rules, highlighting some of their more interesting or impactful aspects.

Government has achieved its aspirations to reform the resource management system in New Zealand.

Key aspects of the Zero Carbon Bill including how ambitions the emissions reduction target should be. .

2018 has produced and foreshadowed a number of important changes in the resource management and environmental space.

Consent applicants under the Resource Management Act (RMA), territorial authorities and other RMA decision-makers will welcome the clarity of process provided by the High Court’s ruling yesterday in relation to the Project Hayes wind farm.

What you need to know about 3 key changes signalled by the government in relation to the plan to tackle water quality issues.

The Bills will repeal and reform New Zealand's environmental law.