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Wellington Central MP and Minister Marian Hobbs is not seeking a seat in Cabinet in the new Labour-led government.

The Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Plan has been officially handed to the Environment Minister

It is vital that we protect and enhance the environment that overseas visitors come to enjoy, and that we provide good quality facilities for them.

New research shows that tougher central and local government air quality standards in Christchurch will save dozens of lives and millions of dollars every year.

New national environmental standards, designed to improve air quality and health for all, come into effect tomorrow [1 September].

The government has made good progress in developing environmental management tools to help us understand our environment more clearly, and make better management decisions.

Through the packaging industry's commitment, the Packaging Accord will continue to provide a successful model of voluntary product stewardship in action.

New patrol boat will be used to help protect fisheries resources that belong to all New Zealanders

The revamped Quality Planning website is one-stop shop for resource management professionals

Environment Minister Marian Hobbs has acknowledged the commitment public sector agencies are making to reduce their impact on the environment.

Wetlands and forests are being protected and restored on private land thanks to Government grants

A stream flowing into a wetland of national importance, and a marae site containing sawmill waste will both be cleaned with the help of grants from the Environment Ministry’s Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund.

Protecting our environment is a strategic investment in New Zealand's future

The amendments are about finding practical solutions to make the RMA work better

The new Fiordland marine management regime establishing unique local management for the South Island fiords' special environment will be launched today (30 July) in Te Anau by Environment Minister Marian Hobbs.

Today we are celebrating the establishment of a unique local management regime for the special environment of the fiords.

The Ministry for the Environment has spent more than $800,000 on new air quality monitors for regional councils, the Environment Minister Marian Hobbs announced today.

We are doing a lot to improve the quality of decision-making, and further reduce delays and uncertainty about costs

New Zealanders value the environment and understand the need to balance the demands of the economy with people's expectations to live in and enjoy our spaces

The Ministry for the Environment's new home in the heart of the government zone in Thorndon, Wellington is a sign of its leadership role on the environment, the Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today.

Environment Minister Marian Hobbs today announced the appointment of eight members to the Fiordland Marine Guardians, a new advisory committee created under the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Management Act.

Product stewardship means that producers, brand owners, importers and consumers accept responsibility to help manage the environmental effects of products through their life cycle.

Five reports, arising from public consultation on the sustainable Water Programme of Action are now available.

Less crime, greater safety, healthier local economies, vitality in the streets and better health are some of the significant benefits of quality urban design, according to "The Value of Urban Design" report launched today.