Independent panel approves Queenstown roading project
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
16 April 2021
Construction of a new urban arterial route for Queenstown has been approved by an expert consenting panel, under the...
What’s in the water? Nationwide interest in EPA programme
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The EPA’s Chief Scientist, Professor Mike Bunce, says to manage the high level of interest, groups are being coordinated by region...
Farewell and thank you to Professor Nick Roskruge
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority acknowledges the significant contribution of Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Committee member, Professor Nick Roskruge, who retired from the committee...
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) appeals Environment Court cost decision
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
COVID-19 Alert Level 1: Visitors are welcome into our office, but will be asked to sign in and complete a COVID...
ETS participants reminded of upcoming deadlines
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Participants who are unable to complete their returns by 31 March can apply for an extension of up to 20 working...
What’s not new? EPA asks which new organisms should be deregulated
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
This deregulation process is conducted under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act, for species that arrived after 29 July...
BW Offshore Singapore PTE LTD (BWO) – Environment Court cost decision
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
COVID-19 Alert Level 1: Visitors are welcome into our office, but will be asked to sign in and complete a COVID...
EPA halves emissions in two years
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
This is also 54% lower than the baseline set in 2017/18, the first year the EPA was certified in the scheme.
EPA...
Deadline change for methyl bromide recapture
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The gas is mainly used to fumigate logs and timber products before they are exported. It is a toxic and ozone-depleting substance.
STIMBR...
New weaponry for the war on wasps
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The Tasman District Council applied to introduce the wasp-nest beetle, Metoecus paradoxus, and a hoverfly, Volucella inanis, for biological control of the wasps Vespula...
Submissions open on Watercare’s Waikato River water take application
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Public submissions are now open on an application to draw an additional 150 million litres of water a day from the...
Determination on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
11 February 2021
An EPA decision-making committee has determined that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is not a new organism.
The pharmaceutical company, Pfizer,...
