Articles tagged with Management
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New Zealand and Japan Strengthen Disaster Resilience Through New Cooperation Agreement
08 Sep 2026 | 1 day ago | 49 viewsNew Zealand and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance disaster risk reduction, preparedness, and resilience by sharing expertise and best practices, reflecting their shared commitment to support communities affected by disasters. Both countries face similar natural hazards and have a history of partnership, with Japan recognized for its advanced disaster management systems, providing a valuable opportunity for mutual learning. This agreement strengthens regional collaboration in the Asia-Pacific and aligns with New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency's broader international efforts alongside other countries.
Tags: Mitchell New Zealand Japan National Emergency Management Agency NEMA Great East Japan Earthquake Christchurch earthquake Australia Fiji South KoreaNew Zealand Passes New Emergency Management Law to Strengthen National Response
28 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 197 viewsNew Zealand has passed new legislation replacing the 24-year-old Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 to create a modern legal framework addressing increasingly complex emergencies with clearer roles, improved powers, and stronger community and iwi Māori involvement. The Bill enhances national consistency, animal welfare during emergencies, and incorporates improvements from past inquiries, while most provisions will commence shortly after Royal assent with some delayed to allow phased implementation. This legislation supports a comprehensive, devolved approach across risk reduction, readiness, response, and recovery, and is part of a broader effort including funding for advanced operational technology and a forthcoming review of the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan.
Tags: Mark Mitchell New Zealand Emergency Management Civil Defence Iwi Māori Budget 2026 Cabinet District Controllers Recovery Managers$9.7M Funding Boost to Protect NZ National Parks from Wild Goats and Deer
24 Aug 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 251 viewsA $9.7 million, four-year funding boost from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will support targeted wild goat and deer management to protect New Zealand’s national parks and native ecosystems. This investment enables ongoing control, monitoring, and eradication efforts across key conservation areas, including Whanganui, Waitōtara, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, Westland Tai Poutini, and Fiordland National Parks. The programme aims to reduce browsing pressure, prevent reinvasion, and enhance long-term biodiversity outcomes by strengthening operational capabilities and building partnerships.
Tags: Tama Potaka New Zealand wild goats deer management national parks conservation International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy DOC biodiversity ecosystem recoveryNew Emergency Management Laws Empower Authorities to Protect Communities Early
20 Aug 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 235 viewsLegislative amendments in the Emergency Management Bill will empower emergency authorities to take precautionary actions, such as clearing debris and opening river mouths, before a state of emergency is declared. The Director-General of Emergency Management will have the authority to direct local emergency bodies if necessary to protect lives and property amid increasing severe weather events. These changes aim to support local emergency teams while ensuring national intervention remains a last resort when communities face significant risks.
Tags: Mark Mitchell Emergency Management Emergency Management Bill Emergency Management Committees Precautionary Action Storms Floods Landslides National Emergency Management AgencyNew Zealand Unifies Fisheries Management to Boost Aquaculture Growth by 2035
19 Aug 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 320 viewsLegislation changes will centralize fishing and fishery resource management under the Fisheries Act, removing councils' authority to regulate these activities to reduce confusion and streamline oversight. The new planning system replacing the Resource Management Act aims to support primary sector growth, simplify aquaculture consent processes, and enable ministerial decisions on aquaculture space to boost sustainable industry expansion. These reforms intend to enhance fishery sustainability, increase seafood availability, and create economic opportunities while maintaining local community involvement and transitioning existing council rules until 2030.
Tags: Shane Jones Fisheries Act Planning Bill Natural Environment Bill Resource Management Act aquaculture New Zealand fishery resources councils kaimoanaGovernment Updates Planning System to Support Farmers, Protect Environment, and Boost Investment
19 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 262 viewsThe Government is making targeted amendments to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill to create a faster, clearer, and more practical planning system that supports food and fibre production while protecting the environment. Key changes include simplifying environmental limits, extending the definition of existing use to 12 months for seasonal activities, and amending long-lived infrastructure permits to provide greater investment certainty. Additionally, the amendments strengthen biodiversity protections, allow councils to manage waterbody effects more flexibly, and aim to reduce complexity while maintaining environmental improvement.
Tags: Chris Bishop Todd McClay Andrew Hoggard Simon Court Resource Management Act Planning Bill Natural Environment Bill RMA Reform food and fibre production environmental protectionsNew Independent Officer to Ensure Competitive Urban Land Markets in NZ Planning System
19 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 272 viewsThe government will establish an independent Urban Land Market Officer to monitor, assess, and ensure councils maintain competitive urban land markets by preventing artificial scarcity and enabling sufficient land supply for housing and business development. This role aims to address housing affordability and economic growth by holding councils accountable for zoning enough land and facilitating reforms such as abolishing rural-urban boundaries, setting housing growth targets, and easing private plan changes. The Officer’s independent scrutiny will promote transparency and enforce action where local planning decisions hinder land market competitiveness, supporting the government’s broader agenda to reform the planning system and boost housing supply.
Tags: Chris Bishop Simon Court Urban Land Market Officer Resource Management Act Planning Bill Housing Growth Targets National Policy Direction Ministry for Cities Environment Regions and Transport Planning Tribunal Commerce CommissionHamilton District Plan Review: Consultation on Housing and Development Provisions
13 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 349 viewsRMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has released an investigation report and launched a public consultation on specific provisions in the Hamilton City Operative District Plan that may unnecessarily increase development costs and complexity, particularly affecting social and affordable housing. The review focuses on rules related to electric vehicle charging, cycle parking, deep soil planting, urban tree canopy, and building design controls, aiming to ensure planning regulations support economic growth and housing supply. Consultation runs from 24 August to 7 September 2026, after which officials will analyze submissions and advise the Government on potential regulatory changes under the Resource Management Act.
Tags: Chris Bishop Hamilton City Council Waikato Regional Council Waikato District Council Waipa Council Ministry for the Environment RMA Reform Resource Management Act MCERTWellington Heritage Planning Review: RMA Reform to Boost Housing and Jobs
02 Aug 2026 | 1 month ago | 385 viewsRMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has released a report and initiated consultation on modifying Wellington’s heritage planning rules for five key sites, following concerns from the Wellington City Council that current provisions hinder economic growth and development. The report suggests that removing or altering these heritage controls could enable around 770 new apartments, generate $280 million in construction activity, and support 300 jobs, with public and stakeholder feedback now being sought before any regulatory changes. The affected sites include the Courtenay Place Heritage Area, Karori Tunnel, Kelburn Viaduct, former General Headquarters Building, and Miramar oil tank, with consultation open to relevant authorities, iwi groups, and the public.
Tags: Chris Bishop Wellington City Council Karori Tunnel Kelburn Viaduct George A Hart Courtenay Place Heritage Area Miramar oil tank Resource Management Act Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga New Zealand Defense ForceGovernment Contributes $50,000 to Support Kaikōura Flood Relief Efforts
23 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 421 viewsThe Government is contributing $50,000 to the Kaikōura Mayoral Relief Fund to assist with recovery from severe flooding and landslides that caused widespread damage in July. This funding, requested by the Kaikōura District Council, will support community needs like residential waste disposal and replacing uninsurable items, supplementing an earlier $50,000 grant to local farmers. Mayoral Relief Funds provide rapid, targeted aid to fill immediate gaps after emergencies, complementing other support from agencies without replacing insurance or other funding sources.
Tags: Mark Mitchell Kaikōura Government Mayoral Relief Fund Emergency Management Flooding Farmers Adverse Events Trust Federated Farmers Kaikōura District Council Ministry of Social DevelopmentNew Zealand Minerals Strategy Year One: Boosting Growth, Jobs, and Exports
20 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 399 viewsOne year after launching A Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040, the government has made significant progress by implementing policies and reforms that have increased mineral exports, production, employment, and permitting activity. Key achievements include establishing a Critical Minerals List, enhancing global partnerships, improving geoscience data access, and creating a more efficient regulatory framework, which have boosted investor confidence and sector growth. Moving forward, the focus will be on expanding international partnerships, attracting investment, reviewing royalty settings, and maximizing value from critical minerals through processing, refining, and innovation to sustain long-term economic benefits.
Tags: Shane Jones Minerals Strategy New Zealand Critical Minerals Mineral Exports Resources Minister Minerals Sector Petroleum and Minerals Regional Infrastructure Fund Resource Management ReformsNew Planning System Reforms Boost NZ Economy and Simplify Resource Management
20 Jul 2026 | 1 month ago | 471 viewsResource Management Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court welcome the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill amendments that improve New Zealand's new planning system by enhancing workability while retaining its core design. The reforms aim to replace the Resource Management Act with a more efficient system that supports food production, housing, infrastructure, and renewable energy development, projecting significant economic benefits and reduced compliance costs. Key changes include refined iwi participation agreements, extended implementation timelines, strengthened safeguards on resource levies, and streamlined environmental regulations to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Tags: Chris Bishop Simon Court Catherine Wedd Resource Management Act Mana Whakahono ā Rohe Waikato Environment Committee New Zealand Government Planning Bill Natural Environment BillNew Zealand Passes Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill to Improve Data and Transparency
03 Jul 2026 | 2 months ago | 425 viewsThe Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill, introduced to Parliament on June 16, aims to enhance New Zealand’s environmental reporting by improving data quality, accessibility, and relevance. It proposes changes to reporting content, timeframes, and roles to provide clearer, more meaningful insights into environmental changes and government progress. The Bill seeks to support better transparency, informed policy decisions, and flexible reporting on complex environmental issues, and will now be reviewed by the Environment Select Committee.
Tags: New Zealand environmental reporting Nicola Grigg Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill Environmental Reporting Act 2015 Parliament Environment Select Committee environmental data climate adaptation resource managementGovernment Funds $4.5M Mussel Spat Nursery to Boost NZ Greenshell Industry
01 Jul 2026 | 2 months ago | 561 viewsThe New Zealand government is funding a $4.5 million loan to establish a mussel spat nursery in Houhora Bay, Northland, aiming to stabilize and increase spat supply for the Greenshell mussel industry. The Te Hiku Aquaculture Mussel Spat Project, led by four iwi groups and co-funded with $1.3 million, will develop up to 150 mussel lines to improve spat survival and support nationwide mussel farming. This initiative aligns with the government’s Aquaculture Development Plan to grow the industry to $3 billion annually by 2035 and is progressing through the Fast-track consent process before funding is released.
Tags: Mark Patterson Te Aupōuri Te Rarawa Ngāi Takoto Ngāti Kahu Akau Associate Regional Development Minister Te Aupōuri Fisheries Management Limited Muriwhenua Government$40.68M Boost for NZ University Research Commercialisation and New IP Rules
29 Jun 2026 | 2 months ago | 508 viewsThe New Zealand Government is providing a $40.68 million funding boost from July 2026 to support university research commercialisation, alongside new Intellectual Property (IP) rules that give researchers greater control and incentives to bring innovations to market. This initiative, including enhanced Commercialisation Partner Network funding and new Engagement Guidelines, aims to accelerate economic growth by fostering collaboration, building commercialisation skills, and supporting early-stage ideas to develop into start-ups and products. Additional funding is also allocated to the Founder and Start-up Support Programme and the New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology to expand deep-tech incubation and advanced technology development.
Tags: Penny Simmonds New Zealand MBIE NZIAT Commercialisation Partner Network Intellectual Property Management Policy Science Technology Innovation Government funding HealthTech Activator