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This routine administrative process keeps the Emissions Trading Scheme operating effectively.

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.

The NZ Transport Agency has opened public consultation on modernising transport services, including the introduction of digital driver licences.

The amendment bill includes a range of changes to support the operation of our key climate legislation.

People will now be able to access rainfall intensity data for free thanks to funding from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).

Hear from our Chief Executive Jeremy Lightfoot on the first day of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).

The Government has opened consultation on proposed updates to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) settings and regulations.