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Wellington Central MP and Minister Marian Hobbs is not seeking a seat in Cabinet in the new Labour-led government.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
The Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Plan has been officially handed to the Environment Minister
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
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.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
New national environmental standards, designed to improve air quality and health for all, come into effect tomorrow [1 September].
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
New patrol boat will be used to help protect fisheries resources that belong to all New Zealanders
- David Benson-Pope
- Environment
The revamped Quality Planning website is one-stop shop for resource management professionals
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
Wetlands and forests are being protected and restored on private land thanks to Government grants
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
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.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
Protecting our environment is a strategic investment in New Zealand's future
- David Benson-Pope
- Environment
The amendments are about finding practical solutions to make the RMA work better
- David Benson-Pope
- Environment
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.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
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.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
We are doing a lot to improve the quality of decision-making, and further reduce delays and uncertainty about costs
- David Benson-Pope
- Environment
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
- David Benson-Pope
- Environment
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.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
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.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
Five reports, arising from public consultation on the sustainable Water Programme of Action are now available.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
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.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
This government prefers to leave decision making where it belongs – with local communities
- David Benson-Pope
- Environment
Labour is committed to a clean and healthy environment, and ensuring communities have say in environmental decision-making
- David Benson-Pope
- Environment
Changes to tax legislation, including tax deductions for businesses cleaning up contaminated sites, were welcomed today by Environment Minister Marian Hobbs.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
A sustainable vineyard, a woman who runs a conservation club for children and a community that looks after its own marine area are among winners of Environment Minister Marian Hobbs’ awards for environmental heroes.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
The Green Party and NGO observers continue to distort New Zealand's approach at the current Montreal conference on the Cartagena Protocol, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment
A review of how two regional councils manage their freshwater under the RMA is constructive and useful.
- Marian Hobbs
- Environment