Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao

Aotearoa New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) helps us navigate towards a low- emissions economy🌡 Every five years, a new ERP is released. Planning is now underway for the second emissions reduction plan. The ERP is a critical part of our climate response. Investing in our climate response now can deliver jobs, drive economic growth and improve the standard of living for every New Zealander. Sign up for updates of the second ERP 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9_Ntf_b

The Government has today released its climate change strategy, setting out its approach to how it will deliver on Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate goals. It has reiterated its commitment to meeting its climate change targets to reduce the impacts of climate change and prepare for its future impacts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwSkRbSe Image description: Panoramic view of a wind farm with multiple turbines scattered across rolling green hills under a clear blue sky.

#CONSULTATION A temporary law change is being proposed which would enable rural recovery works in Hawke’s Bay to continue, as part of the recovery from last year’s severe weather events. Shortly after the severe weather events in early 2023, the government changed the law to allow rural landowners and occupiers to undertake emergency works to repair damage to their land, without needing a resource consent. This change expired on 1 April 2024, but many rural Hawke’s Bay property owners and occupiers still need more time to complete rural recovery works. That’s why local authorities in the Hawke’s Bay asked the government to allow these works to continue by proposing an Order in Council. We are hosting an online hui on Tuesday, 9 July for those who would like to learn more and provide feedback on the proposed changes. Find out more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gV37hiTh Image description: A scenic view of the rolling hills and a river in the Hawke's Bay. An overlay text that says "Continuing rural recovery works in the Hawke's Bay. Have you say". At the bottom of the image is the MfE logo and all of Government logo.

What do we mean by net zero climate change targets? We are currently working on the second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), which is a critical part of our pathway to meet our long-term climate change targets. Sign up for updates on the development of ERP2: https://lnkd.in/gczT7CeH

It’s now been a year since New Zealand banned some single-use plastics. Since then, almost one billion plastic items have been prevented from ending up in our landfills, or our moana and whenua: 🛍️ an estimated 150 million single-use plastic produce bags 🥤an estimated 200 million single-use plastic straws 🍴an estimated 600 million single-use tableware items (cutlery, plates and bowls). That is an estimated total of 950 million single-use plastics. Learn more about the ban https://lnkd.in/gcFcXpG Image description: A hand holds a green mesh reusable grocery bag containing fresh leeks and broccoli against a plain light background.

The Nominating Committee for the Climate Change Commission is seeking new board members for the Commission. Applications close on Thursday 18 July 2024. Find out more about the position and skill requirements: https://lnkd.in/gRHZSNvk

🧊 Glaciers are melting and sea levels are rising ☀️ Weather and ocean temperatures are hitting record levels 🍂 Our Indigenous biodiversity is under threat 🌀Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and severity The Government has committed New Zealand to playing its part in solving the global problem that is climate change. We are currently working on the second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), which is a critical part of our climate response. It will be a plan that lays out specific policy, strategies, or actions that Aotearoa will take to reduce its emissions. It will affect everyone and touch on all areas of our economy. Sign up for updates on ERP2 here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gczT7CeH Image description: Two people and a black dog sit on a rocky outcrop overlooking a misty valley with a town below. Both individuals are smiling and dressed warmly. A distant horizon with low clouds is visible in the background.

Emissions budgets and the Emissions Reduction Plan – Explained ⬇ Planning is underway on the second Emissions Reduction Plan, which will cover the emissions budget for the years 2026 to 2030. Find out more about Emissions Reduction Plans 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gczT7CeH

🌿🌏 QEII covenants are a permanent way for private landowners to protect native trees, plants birds and animals - not just now – but forever. Island Hill Station in the North Canterbury high country includes a vast nature park of native shrubs and beech forest covering 2,200ha under non-grazing covenant. This includes a 600-hectare QE II Open Space Covenant, the largest of its type in Canterbury. Over decades, the Shand family, staff and volunteers have worked hard to restore and protect nature in the area. As a boy many decades ago, Ed Shand remembers the sound of kiwi at Island Hills. “It would be wonderful to hear that again,” he said. Ed and his wife Jan established the QEII covenant in 1992 and the farm is now a haven for 16 threatened and at-risk native plant species, mountain wētā, South Island robin, kārerea, kākāriki, and kea. Keeping plant and animal pests at bay requires a huge of number of resources. Possums, deer, pigs, wasps, stoats, and rats are the most damaging pests along with gorse, broom and wilding conifers. The protected area on the farm is called the Mandamus Preservation Reserve which is managed by a trust. Each year the Trust runs a trail running event called the Skedaddle with all the proceeds going towards protecting nature at the reserve. The most recent Skedaddle on ANZAC weekend attracted 550 participants and even made OneNews the following evening! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gqh3v_hM When the run isn’t on, keen walkers can pay to explore the extensive walking tracks over Island Hills and stay in huts. The Shands, Island Hills staff and volunteers who have made this special place tucked away in the high country so magical deserve our thanks. If you want to find out more about the QEII National Trust, other properties protecting biodiversity and which ones you can, take a look https://lnkd.in/gQDTEjGS To find out more about Island Hills Station, look here:islandhillsstation.com

Tūhono Taiao is the digital home for people passionate about looking after the environment to improve our land, air and water. It’s a site where communities can gather online to share knowledge and stories and benefit from each other’s experiences. The genesis for Tūhono Taiao was in the Jobs for Nature programme. It is designed to support project partners to transition beyond the programme by creating a network linking the knowledge and people required to restore nature. Join the community and find out more: http://tuhonotaiao.org.nz Image description: Vibrant artwork titled 'Tūhono Taiao' depicting a lush, colourful landscape with diverse flora and fauna. In the foreground, a person kneels by a stream interacting with a bird, surrounded by other birds and animals. A traditional wooden gateway with Māori carvings frames the scene under a blue sky with rolling hills in the background.