Article discusses further reforms to Resource Management Act. .

The new Canterbury Air Regional Plan makes significant changes to the rules relating to home heating. .

NZ petroleum exploration will be a non-notified discretionary activity, so there is no scope for public submissions.

This judgment provides a useful clarification of the boundaries of the Minister's responsibilities under the MPP.

New Zealand will benefit most if the new system is both workable and enduring.

In a recent decision of the High Court, Justice Miller considered the difficult question of when an electricity retailer will be liable to a domestic consumer for losses caused by power supply issues such as voltage surges, brownouts or outages.

A contractual obligation to use "reasonable endeavours" to supply gas gave the seller significant wriggle room,.

Although the legislation is not yet finalised, this article outlines what the new requirements may mean for operators.

The costs were capital in nature, as the consents were tangible progress towards eventual completion of capital projects.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment will recommend a tougher regulatory regime for fracking next year.