Managing our Wetlands - Our Submission to MfE
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Managing our Wetlands - Our Submission to MfE

Wetlands are one of New Zealand’s most ecologically valuable, and highly threatened, ecosystems. Since European settlement, more than 90% of our wetlands have been lost to urban or agricultural development. Protecting the few wetlands that we have left is of paramount importance for Aotearoa’s climate resilience, biodiversity, human health and community wellbeing. Read our submission to MfE on their recent proposals to shift wetland regulations, making it easier for industries to destroy wetlands.

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Our submission on the HSNO (Hazardous Substances Assessments) Amendment Bill
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Our submission on the HSNO (Hazardous Substances Assessments) Amendment Bill

New Zealand lags behind other OECD nations in its regulation of hazardous substances. Many chemicals banned overseas continue to be used daily in NZ. ELI therefore supports the aim and purpose of the HSNO Amendment Bill. Any improvements to the hazardous substances regulatory regime are to be welcomed.

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Our submission on the Freshwater Farm Plan Regulations
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Our submission on the Freshwater Farm Plan Regulations

ELI has lodged a submission on the Freshwater farm plan regulations proposals. Our key concern is that the Government’s proposed Freshwater Farm Planning system is putting the cart before the horse, and in doing so risks the integrity of both our immediate and longer term limits set to protect and restore our freshwater.

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Read our submission on the Natural and Built Environments Bill
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Read our submission on the Natural and Built Environments Bill

The government has released the first exposure draft of the Natural and Built Environments Bill (NBEB). The draft provides an early look into key aspects of the proposed Act, which is one of three new pieces of legislation set to replace the controversial Resource Management Act of 1991. ELI investigates whether the Bill will deliver where the RMA could not.

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