5 September, 2008
Hanable the CANable the start to creative recycling
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech at the presentation to Hanable the CANable Competition Winners, Greenacres School, Tawa
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Associated Ministers
- Trevor Mallard - Minister
- Nanaia Mahuta - Associate Minister
5 September, 2008
Tin-O-Saurus wins monster comp for Greenacres
Recycling steel cans and using them creatively has paid off for students at Greenacres School in Tawa who have won the Wellington Region "Hanable the CANable" Monster Making Competition
Read full release >>2 September, 2008
Crown makes submission on Meridian Energy’s North Island wind farm proposal
The Crown has made a submission on Meridian Energy’s wind farm proposal in the Central North Island
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
Integrating sustainability into business decisions
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to Business Breakfast on sustainable design and sustainable business, hosted by Ministry for the Environment.
Read full speech >>28 August, 2008
Call-in Board of Inquiry members announced
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the members of the Board of Inquiry who will consider the proposed Contact Energy wind farm near Raglan.
Read full release >>27 August, 2008
Report on water management welcomed
A report by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development on freshwater management is a constructive and valuable contribution to policy development in this critical area.
Read full release >>27 August, 2008
Wind farm proposal near Raglan to be called in
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today announced he intends to call in a renewable energy development proposal for a 180-turbine wind farm near Raglan so it is considered by an independent Board of Inquiry.
Read full release >>20 August, 2008
Resource Recovery and Carbon Emissions: what’s up in New Zealand
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard’s speech at the Zero Waste and Zero Carbon Conference, Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton
Read full speech >>18 August, 2008
Government funding boost for contaminated sites
Four contaminated site projects, in Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Otago, and Tasman and Nelson, will be allocated about $150,000 from the Government’s clean-up fund, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.
Read full release >>13 August, 2008
Board of Inquiry to consider renewable generation
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has appointed an independent Board of Inquiry to consider the proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation.
Read full release >>13 August, 2008
Major step towards greener energy by 2025
Providing for the country’s energy needs now and into the future while reducing New Zealand’s impact on the environment is the goal of the government’s proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation announced today.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
Management of New Zealand’s fresh water resource
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard speech at the opening of the Lakes Water Quality Society Symposium on government policy for fresh water management
Read full speech >>12 August, 2008
Another step in restoring beautiful Rotorua lakes
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard speech at the signing ceremony of Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme, Sudima Hotel, 1000 Eurera Street, Rotorua
Read full speech >>12 August, 2008
Important next step in Rotorua lakes clean-up
Funding deed seals the government’s $72.1 million commitment to restore the most degraded Rotorua lakes
Read full release >>11 August, 2008
Online guide: enviro-friendly products, services
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard’s speech at launch of the online ecolabel directory
Read full speech >>4 August, 2008
NZ eco-labels get big tick internationally
A New Zealand eco-labelling scheme that tells consumers if furniture or paper products come from recycled or sustainable sources has been given a big tick in an international study.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Proposed tighter regime regarding GM crops
Proposed amendments to current legislation will provide a greater level of transparency and increased accountability regarding the management of genetically modified (GM) crops, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard says.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
More councils funded to keep kiwis recycling
Eighteen councils have been successful in the latest government funding round to set up recycling facilities in busy urban areas and tourist hot spots.
Read full release >>29 July, 2008
Important that lessons are learned from Mapua
Important that lessons are learned from Mapua from successful clean-up of contaminated site at Mapua
Read full release >>24 July, 2008
Aquaculture legislation to confirm original intent of aquaculture law reform and help industry develop
Two bills amending aquaculture legislation to confirm the original intent of aquaculture law reform and help the industry develop in New Zealand were introduced to parliament today.
Read full release >>23 July, 2008
Proposed stronger regime for protecting our water
A proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management that aims to set up a stronger regime for the protection and enhancement of New Zealand's rivers, lakes and waterways has been released.
Read full release >>23 July, 2008
Board of inquiry appointed for water policy stmt
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has appointed a four-person board which will lead public consultation on the proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
Read full release >>16 July, 2008
Kawarau Water Conservation Order special tribunal announced
A special tribunal has been appointed to consider an application to amend the Kawarau Water Conservation Order, Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.
Read full release >>15 July, 2008
New aquaculture initiatives announced
Funding has been announced for aquaculture projects in Tasman, Northland and Marlborough aimed at progressing aquaculture planning and the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry in New Zealand.
Read full release >>14 July, 2008
Managing our freshwater resources
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard speech to the National Integrated Environmental Management Forum, Duxton Hotel, Wellington
Read full speech >>14 July, 2008
NES to ensure wastewater systems are maintained
A proposed National Environmental Standard to improve the environmental performance of domestic on-site wastewater systems is out for public comment.
Read full release >>8 July, 2008
Funding encourages environmental awareness
Schools receiving grants under the New Zealand Glass Environmental Fund to carry out environmental projects
Read full release >>4 July, 2008
Govt contributes $1.5m to Patea site cleanup
The government has recognised the importance of a safe environment for Patea’s residents by allocating $1.5 million towards a clean-up of the town’s contaminated old freezing works site.
Read full release >>1 July, 2008
Get vocal about recycling
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Glass Packaging Forum rap competition event, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Read full speech >>1 July, 2008
Glass recycling message spread through rap
School children are teaming up with music star Che Fu to spread the word about recycling glass through rap.
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