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...
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...
‘Residency’ edges closer for shortlist of new organisms
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) sought feedback on which new organisms should no longer hold regulatory status as...
Consultation opens on EPA’s latest chemical review
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regulates pesticides, household chemicals and other dangerous goods and substances under the Hazardous Substances and New...
EPA welcomes new Ngā Kaihautū Tumuaki Mavis Mullins
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
05 August 2021
E te rangatira, nau mau haere mai ki te Mana Rauhī Taiao.
Mavis Mullins has been appointed the new Tumuaki...
Extra month added to glyphosate call for information
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
23 September 2021
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has further extended its call for information on the herbicide glyphosate.
The current closing date...
BW Offshore Singapore Pte Ltd (BWO) – Environment Court decision
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
03 November 2020
The Environment Court has released its decision on BWO’s appeal against an abatement notice issued by the Environmental Protection...
An open letter from our Chief Executive
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
27 April 2021
Mr Simon UptonParliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
cc. Dr Geoffroy Lamarche (Chief Science Advisor, PCE)
Dear Simon
I am writing to commend...
Waikato River water take hearing reconvenes online
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
10 November 2021
The second week of a hearing on an application to draw an additional 150 million litres of water a...
EPA emissions reduction on track
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Following certification under the internationally recognised Toitū carbonreduce scheme (formerly CEMARS) in December 2018, we have worked hard to drive down...
Six more chemicals prioritised for reassessment
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
We regulate hazardous chemicals under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act. This includes making decisions on whether to approve...
Fast-track panel approves central Wellington development
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
12 November 2021
An independent panel has granted resource consent for a 13-storey office building, including retail and café space, on Molesworth...
