Fast-track panel approves renewable hydrogen hub
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
01 December 2021
An independent panel has granted resource consents for a project to produce hydrogen for fuel in the transport industry.
Hiringa...
First step towards reassessing chlorothalonil
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
27 August 2021
A Decision-making Committee of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has found that grounds exist to reassess the fungicide chlorothalonil,...
Deadline extended for input on kiwifruit spray ingredient
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The original deadline of 26 November has been extended to 5.00 pm on Monday 20 December.
Hydrogen cyanamide is banned in Europe,...
EPA releases annual report on aerial use of 1080
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) report, titled 1080 use in Aotearoa New Zealand 2019, shows there were 44 aerial operations covering...
Independent panel gives fast-track approval for Wanaka retirement village
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
04 August 2021
An expert consenting panel has approved the construction of a new retirement village in Wanaka, with 100 residential apartments...
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...
EPA taking an active role in protecting New Zealand’s environment
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Chief Executive Allan Freeth says over the past year the EPA has strengthened its capability in compliance, monitoring and enforcement, and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
