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Parker's office says slash an issue for Nash

On the day Cyclone Gabrielle was smashing into Tairāwhiti, Environment Minister David Parker was already passing the buck. Aaron Smale reports.

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Time for stronger forestry regulations to control pollution

Forestry practices need updating to meet acceptable environmental bottom lines, says Gary Taylor

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Beef with Macca's over 'mud-farming'

Environmentalists target McDonald’s over intensive winter grazing.

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Slow lawmaking leaves gap for risky development

Flood-prone developments could still be built in years before resource management reforms come into effect because it would take too long to provide an urgent solution.

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What does the future of New Zealand’s circular economy look like?

A circular future requires bold government leadership, a shift in mindset about our relationship with the natural world, and collaboration on a scale never seen before, writes Alina Siegf

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Wetland rules threaten access to Defence Force, electricity infrastructure

Concessions have been made for some industries but not others when it comes to what you can and can't do near a wetland.

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School emissions plan 'the bare minimum'

Officials from the environment and education ministries clashed over whether schools should report their air travel emissions.

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Government puts $440k towards saving food from landfill

A funding bump from the Ministry for the Environment means a food rescue coordinator can upscale operations and make sure more Kiwi tables are furnished

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Why I don't like the Ministry for the Environment's reboot of Seinfeld

The ministry's proposed plan to impose a 20-cent deposit on almost every beverage container sold doesn't add up, argues Eric Crampton

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Hidden climate extras in Budget 2022

While $2.9 billion in new climate-related spending was announced alongside the Emissions Reduction Plan on Monday, Budget 2022 has a few hidden extras for climate policy.

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Government chips away at emissions trading scheme

If a tree is planted in the forest, should it be taxed or subsidised? No, wrong answer.

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Waste plan doesn’t go far enough, petitioner says

Why tinker with kerbside recycling when material is still being shipped overseas?

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Rushing emissions plan a costly mistake

The capital city's attempt to take over emissions reductions highlights the poor understanding of the emissions trading scheme – but that's scarcely surprising when the Govt is rushing.

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