See the latest news, announcements, consultations and official information releases from MCERT.
We have completed the stage one assessment process for the 2025 Flexible Fund and outcome letters have now been issued to applicants.
The Government has released its response to He Pou a Rangi - Climate Change Commission’s annual monitoring report on emissions reductions.
Our foundation Strategic Intentions document sets out the outcomes MCERT seeks to influence, the nature of its role and responsibilities and its current areas of strategic focus over the period 2026/27 to 2030/31.
Helping shape a simpler, more connected planning system.
The Government is proposing replacing development contributions with a new development levies system as part of the Going for Housing Growth programme.
The Government is proposing changes to help councils recover infrastructure costs arising from developments approved through the Fast-track process.
The Government has released the independent Crown Review Team’s final report into the failure of the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the flooding event of 4 February 2026.
The Government is inviting New Zealanders to provide feedback on the Illustrative National Policy Direction (NPD), a key component of the country’s proposed new planning system.
This routine administrative process keeps the Emissions Trading Scheme operating effectively.
He Pou a Rangi - Climate Change Commission has released its latest progress report on the Government’s first National Adaptation Plan.
The Government has received 18 outline proposals through the voluntary Head Start pathway, marking the next phase of work to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions.
The Government has decided to maintain Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) settings largely as they are for the next five years. Decisions were announced by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts following a four-week consultation on settings and regulations proposals.
The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) has released updated national Dog Control and Enforcement Guidelines, marking the first phase of the Government’s review of the Dog Control Act 1996.
Approximately $1.36 million of government funding will support four more Māori-led and marae-based climate resilience projects.
He Pou a Rangi - Climate Change Commission has released its annual monitoring report on New Zealand's emissions reductions.
Parliament’s Environment Committee has delivered its reports on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, concluding the select committee stage for the two Bills.