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...
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...
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...
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...
Sinking lid on hydrofluorocarbons | EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
21 September 2021
As part of moves to reduce the use of harmful greenhouse gases, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released...
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 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...
Fast-track panel approves West Auckland subdivision
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
01 October 2021
An expert consenting panel has approved the subdivision and construction of Nola Estate in the west Auckland suburb of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
