A Progressive Agenda
Speech to the Climate Change + Business Conference, November 12, 2020 Tena koutou katoa
View ArticleFast track referrals will speed up recovery and boost jobs and home building
The Government is taking action to increase jobs, speed up the economic recovery and build houses by putting three more projects through its fast track approval process.
View ArticleJobs for Nature funding protects health of Hawke’s Bay waterways
A joint Government and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council project will invest $4.2 million to protect local waterways, enhance biodiversity and employ local people, Environment Minister David Parker...
View ArticleMinisters receive Southland Advisory Group report on intensive winter grazing
Ministers David Parker and Damien O’Connor are considering a report and recommendations from the Southland Advisory Group on intensive winter grazing, released today.
View ArticleDavid Parker congratulates New Year 2021 Honours recipients
Attorney-General and Minister for the Environment David Parker has congratulated two retired judges who have had their contributions to the country and their communities recognised in the New Year 2021...
View Article19 projects will clean up and protect waterways
A package of 19 projects will help clean up and protect waterways and create local jobs, Environment Minister David Parker announced today.
View ArticleBay Cadets learn skills to protect environment
Environment Minister David Parker today welcomed the first intake of cadets at the launch of the Bay Conservation Cadets – Tauira Mahi programme in Tauranga.
View ArticleOur wetlands need our help to do their job – World Wetlands Day 2021
“Wetlands are a precious taonga and must be protected, preserved and restored,” Environment Minister David Parker said today on World Wetlands Day.
View ArticleDeal struck to speed up removal of aluminium dross from Mataura paper mill
The Government has announced a resolution to speed up the removal from Mataura of ouvea premix, an aluminum dross by-product stored in an old paper mill site next to the river.
View ArticleWellington shared path on the fast-track
The Government welcomes the approval for the Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-one section of Te Ara Tupua, the walking and cycling link between Wellington and Lower Hutt.
View ArticleRMA to be repealed and replaced
The Government is delivering on its promise to reform the Resource Management system based on the comprehensive review carried out last year.
View ArticleSpeech to Dairy NZ event, March 16
Good evening. Thank you for the invitation to speak to you tonight.
View ArticleGovernment welcomes undertaking to improve intensive winter grazing practices
The farming sector has agreed to make immediate improvements to intensive winter grazing practices for the coming season and the Government will help them achieve this.
View Article$20.5m investment to reduce waste going to landfill in Bay of Plenty
Thousands of households in the Tauranga City will get waste collection bins for recycling, garden waste, food scraps and rubbish following a $20.5 million Government investment in reducing waste in the...
View ArticleGovernment backs waste tyre initiative
A manufacturing plant upgrade that uses waste tyres as fuel will have a big impact on one of New Zealand’s waste problems.
View ArticleNew Dunedin Hospital – Whakatuputupu approved for fast track consenting process
The New Dunedin Hospital – Whakatuputupu has been approved for consideration under the fast track consenting legislation.
View ArticleGovernment delivers next phase of climate action
The Government is delivering on a key election commitment to tackle climate change, by banning new low and medium temperature coal-fired boilers and partnering with the private sector to help it...
View ArticleQueenstown roading project given fast track approval
An expert consenting panel has approved the Queenstown Arterials Project, which will significantly improve transport links and reduce congestion for locals and visitors in the tourism hotspot.
View ArticlePicton ferry terminal upgrade consent fast-tracked
The planned upgrade of the Waitohi Picton Ferry terminal has been approved under the fast-track consenting process.
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