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Levy lift could boost New Zealand’s recycling rate

Raising landfill charges over seven years could lift New Zealand's recycling rate to 60 per cent and add 9,000 jobs, a report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017

New Zealand Labour Party

Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof

Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

Ministry for the Environment

New urban development tools for councils

Councils will be expected to use quarterly market data to test whether enough land is available for housing and business growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

Sustainability

Groundbreaking Freshwater Rescue Plan launched

New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

University of Canterbury

Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals

Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Supply Chain

A new era in managing hazardous substances

Businesses will face simpler hazardous substances rules as New Zealand shifts workplace controls to WorkSafe under health and safety reform.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017

OpenText

OpenText delivers government's cloud-first mandate

Enterprise information management firm OpenText has been chosen by the Ministry for the Environment to aid their knowledge management transition.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015

Cloud Services

Fresh approach to learning about our waterways

Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has launched a new website so everyone can learn more about their local waterways.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014