Latest from Ministry for the Environment

Warning for Govt before firm crashed

The Government was warned a recycling contractor was collecting an excessive salary and his company was insolvent months before his firm collapsed losing millions of taxpayer dollars.

NZ under pressure to reduce carbon emissions

New Zealand is “off track” in transitioning to a low-carbon future amid increasing international pressure to slash emissions, according to a Government briefing.

Oil wells drilled without consent - Greens

Shell Todd Oil has drilled two wells off the coast of Taranaki without marine consent, the Green Party says.

New national standards for lakes and rivers

The Green Party has dismissed the new bottom lines as "weak" and argues the measures mean rivers will only have to be clean enough for wading or boating.

Red faces over nod for green award

When journalist Ian Wishart unfolded a letter from the Ministry for the Environment he started to laugh.

Government sets best-practice fracking guidelines

The Government has just set best-practice guidelines for fracking in various parts of the country.

Unwanted TVs perfect for recycling

Upper North Island residents who have unwanted TV sets following Sunday's digital switchover are being urged to drop them off for recycling.

Ask Phoebe: Speed bump decision a rigorous process

Claire Browning: RMA changes a step back in time

The RMA exists to help work out the right conditions, as well as manage effects, which under O'Reilly's approach would not occur, writes Claire Browning.