New fungicide to protect potatoes, tomatoes, and onions
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
14 April 2022
A new fungicide to combat late blight in tomatoes and potato crops, and downy mildew in onions, has been...
Decision to approve new export log fumigant
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
12 April 2022
A decision-making committee of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved an application for a new gas to fumigate...
Fast-track panel approves Hobsonville housing development
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
24 March 2022
An independent panel has today approved the development of 425 residential housing units at Hobsonville, west of Auckland.
Aedifice Development...
EPA opens waterway testing to more community groups
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Since 2020, the EPA has funded 200 groups in its Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao – Open Waters Aotearoa science programme,...
Fast-track panel approves film studio accommodation
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
18 February 2022
An independent panel has granted resource consents for on-site accommodation at the Silverlight Studios complex planned for the outskirts...
EPA carbon footprint continues to shrink
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
16 February 2022
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) cut its carbon emissions by 62 percent last financial year (July 2020-June 2021) compared...
Ōmāhu Residential Development given green light
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
15 February 2022
An independent panel has approved a new residential development in the Auckland suburb of Remuera, which will include up...
Consents granted for Tui oil field decommissioning
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
11 February 2022
A Board of Inquiry has granted the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) marine consents for activities associated...
Fast-track panel approves new train stations
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
03 February 2022
An expert consenting panel has approved the development of two new railway stations on the North Island main trunk...
Watercare water take application granted with conditions
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
21 January 2022
A Board of Inquiry has granted an application from Watercare Services Ltd, an Auckland Council organisation, to draw an...
Hydrogen cyanamide reassessment update | EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
24 December 2021
Next steps in the reassessment of hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays commonly used by kiwifruit growers.
Submissions on...
Fast-track panel approves start for new Dunedin Hospital
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
23 December 2021
An independent panel has granted resource consent with conditions for groundworks to develop the new Dunedin Hospital – Whakatuputupu.
In...
