See the latest news, announcements, consultations and official information releases from MCERT.
Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 brings together data, indicators and scientific evidence from across New Zealand to provide an independent picture of how the climate is changing, and what those changes mean for people, places and ecosystems.
The Minister of Local Government will be seeking nominations in early 2027 for vacant positions on the Register of Development Contributions Commissioners. Early and informal Expressions of Interest for the new Commissioners are being sought now.
An updated version of a widely used rainfall dataset will be free to use thanks to funding from the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).
Councils across New Zealand will soon be operating under a new nationally consistent framework for planning and reporting, helping communities better understand how their councils are performing and how public money is being spent.
A new review of New Zealand’s waste disposal levy has found a reduction in the amount of waste being sent to landfill and signs of increased resource recovery, recycling and reuse.
The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) has today asked staff for feedback on a proposed structure.
New Zealand will have a regulated product stewardship system for synthetic refrigerants from 1 April 2027.
Auckland’s new transport governance, planning and delivery arrangements will be in effect from tomorrow.
Over one million train rides have been recorded on Auckland’s rail network in the first two weeks since the City Rail Link opened.
A proposed reduction to flight passenger security levies will generate millions of dollars in annual savings for the aviation sector.
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.
Auckland’s rail network has recorded its busiest week ever in the first seven days of City Rail Link services.
Construction of the Chatham Islands’ new supply vessel is now underway.
The Government is proposing replacing development contributions with a new development levies system as part of the Going for Housing Growth programme.