Articles tagged with Nicola Grigg
Women Hold Over 50% of Public Sector Board Roles in New Zealand 2025
2 days ago | 69 viewsWomen hold 50.2 percent of public sector board and committee roles in New Zealand, maintaining representation above the government’s 50 percent target for the sixth consecutive year. Women also occupy 43.8 percent of board chair roles, a significant increase since 2015, supported by initiatives like the BoardConnector database, which connects over 1,100 experienced women with board opportunities. The government is actively collaborating with organizations to strengthen the pipeline of qualified women for governance roles and promote diverse, skilled candidates in both public and private sectors.
Tags: Nicola Grigg women public sector board roles gender diversity ethnic diversity BoardConnector Institute of Directors governance leadershipNew Zealand Updates Environmental Reporting Act to Improve Data and Decision-Making
1 week ago | 125 viewsThe New Zealand Government has introduced legislation to amend the Environmental Reporting Act 2015, aiming to improve data quality, accessibility, and relevance for better environmental decision-making. Changes include reducing the frequency of comprehensive reports, introducing a new priorities report to guide investments, and enhancing the efficiency of the reporting regime. These reforms, supported by a $61 million investment, will provide clearer, evidence-based information to support government, councils, and the science sector in addressing environmental challenges.
Tags: Nicola Grigg New Zealand Environmental Reporting Act 2015 Government Environment Minister environmental reporting Ministry of Cities Environment Regions and Transport environmental dataWaste Minimisation Fund Boosts Concrete Recycling in Bay of Plenty and Canterbury
1 week ago | 136 viewsEnvirocon has received nearly $700,000 from New Zealand's Waste Minimisation Fund to process an additional 38,000 tonnes of construction and demolition concrete waste annually in Bay of Plenty and Canterbury. This funding supports increased recycling efforts, reducing landfill volumes, which are significantly contributed to by construction waste making up about 70% of landfill material. The project aligns with the Fund’s goal to enhance reuse, recovery, and recycling, building on Envirocon’s previous infrastructure developments supported by the Fund since 2015.
Tags: Waste Minimisation Fund Nicola Grigg Envirocon concrete recycling construction waste demolition waste Tauranga Christchurch Waste Minimisation Act 2008 New ZealandInvestigation and Remediation of Former Endeavour Inlet Mine Site in Marlborough Sounds
1 week ago | 114 viewsThe environmental impacts of the former Endeavour Inlet antimony mine site in Marlborough Sounds are being investigated for remediation, with a two-year project funded equally by the Ministry for the Environment and the Department of Conservation. The investigation will assess contamination risks to soil, water, and ecology, consider sea level rise effects, and inform mitigation and safety measures to protect the surrounding recreational, coastal, and heritage areas. This effort aims to manage risks and preserve the environment for continued public enjoyment of the region.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Tama Potaka Marlborough Sounds Endeavour Inlet Ministry for the Environment Department of Conservation antimony Queen Charlotte Track Picton environmental remediationWaihi Recycling Station Upgrade to Cut Landfill Waste and Boost Recycling by 2028
2 weeks ago | 192 viewsThe Waihi Recycling Transfer Station will be upgraded with nearly $1.08 million in funding to reduce landfill waste and boost recycling capacity, including a new construction and demolition waste sorting area. Once completed in 2028, the upgrade will divert about 3,400 tonnes of materials annually from landfill, increase recyclables and glass processing by 20-40%, and enable green waste mulching for local reuse. This project exemplifies government efforts to reduce emissions, improve waste management, and support climate goals in the Hauraki and Western Bay of Plenty regions.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Simon Watts Waihi Recycling Transfer Station Hauraki District Council Waste Minimisation Fund landfill reduction recycling capacity climate change green waste emissions reduction planAoraki/Mount Cook Landfill Cleanup Completed to Protect Park Ecosystems
3 weeks ago | 278 viewsA $3.32 million remediation project to clean up two former landfill sites near Aoraki/Mount Cook Village has been completed, removing about 2500 cubic metres of waste to prevent contamination of the Hooker River and Lake Pūkaki. The Department of Conservation and the Ministry for the Environment jointly funded the project, which addressed erosion and flooding risks that threatened water quality and ecosystems. The work, supported by the Contaminated Sites and Vulnerable Landfills Fund and Environment Canterbury, began in April 2026 and finished in June 2026.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Tama Potaka Department of Conservation Ministry for the Environment Environment Canterbury Hooker River Lake Pūkaki Contaminated Sites and Vulnerable Landfills Fund remediation projectGovernment Creates New MCERT Ministry to Unite Environment, Housing, and Transport
4 weeks ago | 216 viewsThe Government has passed legislation to create the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), consolidating several agencies including the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and Ministry of Transport. The Environment (Disestablishment of the Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill enables this integration by transferring statutory environmental functions to MCERT’s chief executive, ensuring seamless continuation of environmental responsibilities. This restructuring aims to promote coordinated decision-making that balances environmental protection with economic growth across urban development and infrastructure sectors.
Tags: Chris Bishop Nicola Grigg Ministry for Cities Environment Regions and Transport MCERT Ministry for the Environment Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Ministry of Transport Department of Internal Affairs Environment Act RMA Reform MinisterNew $5.3M Porirua Facility Boosts Construction Waste Reduction and Sustainability
1 month ago | 297 viewsA new $5.3 million construction and demolition waste processing facility has opened in Porirua, supported by government and local councils to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability. Environment Minister Nicola Grigg highlighted the project as a collaborative effort that will divert waste, lower emissions, and strengthen the local economy. The initiative exemplifies the government’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that improves waste management and supports environmental and economic goals.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Porirua Wellington Waste Minimisation Fund Ministry for the Environment Porirua City Council Hutt City Council Kāpiti Coast District Council Waste Co construction and demolition wasteNZ Government Amends Hazardous Substances Act to Boost Agri-Product Access
1 month ago | 294 viewsThe Government is amending the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act to accelerate access to new agricultural and horticultural products, enabling New Zealand farmers to more easily obtain overseas-available pest control and crop protection solutions. The changes, based on a 2024 Ministry for Regulation review, aim to streamline approval processes by reducing complexity, costs, and duplication through greater reliance on overseas regulatory assessments while maintaining local protections. These amendments will enhance regulatory efficiency, support the primary sector's global competitiveness, and uphold environmental and public safety standards.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act Ministry for Regulation Environmental Protection Authority New Zealand farmers agrichemical companies crop protection regulatory pathways invasive species primary sectorNew Zealand Launches Little Matters Initiative to Prevent Child Sexual Harm
1 month ago | 453 viewsThe New Zealand Government has launched the Little Matters initiative, a set of 10 everyday actions for parents and caregivers to help prevent sexual harm and build safer environments for children. This evidence-based program aims to shift responsibility from children to adults, integrating its messaging into prevention services and community programs, with effectiveness tracked through independent research. ACC reports over 14,000 new sensitive claims annually, highlighting the urgent need for multi-faceted prevention efforts like Little Matters to foster healthier, safer future relationships.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Little Matters ACC New Zealand sexual harm prevention parents caregivers whānau Hikitia! child safetyNew EPA Board Appointments Announced by Minister Nicola Grigg
1 month ago | 329 viewsMinister for the Environment Nicola Grigg has appointed Lisa Tumahai and Professor Nicola Shadbolt to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) board for three-year terms, bringing extensive governance, climate, and regulatory expertise. Lisa Tumahai, Deputy Chair of the Climate Change Commission, and Professor Shadbolt, a former Climate Change Commissioner with over 30 years of governance experience, will strengthen the board's capabilities. Additionally, Mary Anne Macleod has been reappointed for one year and will serve as Deputy Chair from July 2026, succeeding outgoing Deputy Chair Paul Connell.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Lisa Tumahai Nicola Shadbolt Mary Anne Macleod Paul Connell Environmental Protection Authority Climate Change Commission Treaty of Waitangi governance EPA boardPrime Minister Luxon Announces New Cabinet Lineup to Strengthen NZ’s Future
2 months ago | 499 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a refreshed ministerial lineup to address economic challenges and enhance New Zealand's future, including key appointments such as Chris Penk to Defence and Penny Simmonds to Tertiary Education and Science. The reshuffle elevates the Energy portfolio due to recent security concerns and assigns new responsibilities to ministers like Chris Bishop as Attorney-General and Simon Watts as Minister for Auckland. Luxon also acknowledged the long service of Judith Collins and Shane Reti, who are leaving Parliament, and expressed gratitude for their contributions.
Tags: Christopher Luxon Chris Penk Penny Simmonds Simeon Brown Chris Bishop Paul Goldsmith Louise Upston Simon Watts Nicola Grigg Shane RetiNew BoardConnector Database Boosts Women’s Leadership Roles in NZ
3 months ago | 728 viewsA new database called BoardConnector has been launched to support women's progress into leadership and governance roles in New Zealand, providing access to training and a pool of governance-ready leaders. Minister Nicola Grigg emphasizes that increasing female representation on boards strengthens decision-making and economic growth, while addressing gender pay and retirement savings gaps. Despite progress, women hold only 31 percent of private-sector director positions, highlighting the need for tools that drive meaningful change and economic empowerment for women.
Tags: Nicola Grigg International Women’s Day women’s leadership BoardConnector governance female directors economic empowerment gender pay gap New Zealand women in businessGovernment Partners with NZ Young Farmers to Promote Safety and Leadership in Agriculture
4 months ago | 716 viewsThe New Zealand Government, through ACC, is partnering with NZ Young Farmers to sponsor the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition, aiming to support and develop future leaders in the food and fibre sector. This collaboration emphasizes injury prevention, safety, and recovery in farming, addressing the high risk of agricultural injuries and the significant costs associated with them. By integrating ACC’s expertise, the competition promotes safe, sustainable farming careers while highlighting the skills, resilience, and leadership required in New Zealand’s vital agricultural industry.
Tags: New Zealand Nicola Grigg ACC NZ Young Farmers FMG Young Farmer of the Year agriculture farming safety injury prevention youth competition government investmentNew Zealand and Australia Boost PACER Plus with $10M Support for Pacific Trade Growth
6 months ago | 668 viewsNew Zealand and Australia have committed $10 million over five years to support PACER Plus, aiming to enhance export capabilities, diversify trade, attract investment, and boost labor mobility in Pacific countries. This new investment, announced five years after the agreement took effect, underscores ongoing commitment to regional trade growth, economic integration, and prosperity. The PACER Plus Development and Economic Cooperation Work Programme facilitates implementation, harmonizes trade infrastructure, and maximizes business opportunities across member nations.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Scott Simpson New Zealand Australia PACER Plus Pacific Islands Solomon Islands Minister of State for Trade and Investment Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Pacific region