February 2013
14th February 2013 - Nominations open for Green Ribbon Awards
14th February 2013 - $4.7 million boost for world-leading recycling project
4 February 2013 - Minister opens Old Ghost Road cycle trail
Janaury 2013
17 January 2013 - Thousands of campers flock to DOC campsites
14 January 2013 - Groser to visit Europe
December 2012
17 December 2012 - Units lacking environmental integrity to be banned
13 December 2012 - NZ to join Climate and Clean Air Coalition
11 December 2012 - Groser welcomes assurance on access to Kyoto Carbon Markets
11 December 2012 - Resource Management Reform Bill passes first reading
11 December 2012 - First Reading: Resource Management Reform Bill 2012
11 December 2012 - Positive future for Wellington harbour islands
11 December 2012 - Greening growth in Business Growth Agenda
11 December 2012 - Government starts next stage of RMA reform
9 December 2012 - Doha Climate Conference – Looking to the Long Term
7 December 2012 - Government scheme reduces paint going to landfill
5 December 2012 - New Bill will create three marine reserves
4 December 2012 - Minister welcomes purchase of rare wetlands
3 December 2012 - Two-day summit to tackle pest problem
30 November 2012 - Groser to attend climate talks in Qatar
30 November 2012 - Minister congratulates Māori graduates
November 2012
29 November 2012 - Warm Up New Zealand reaches its target
28 November 2012 - Minister seeks conservation board nominations
28 November 2012 - Minister increases conservation board
27 November 2012 - Government welcomes report on fracking
27 November 2012 - Minister welcomes opening of Tongariro tracks
23 November 2012 - Minister visits Mt Tongariro community leaders
23 November 2012 - Minister welcomes opening of Ohaaki Wetlands
15 November 2012 - Ministers welcome final fresh water report
13 November 2012 - Government supports environmental work
13 November 2012 - Restrictions proposed on ETS units
9 November 2012 - Water measuring to allow more efficient management
9 November 2012 - New Zealand Commits to UN Framework Convention
8 November 2012 - ETS Amendment Bill passes third reading
2 November 2012 - Native birds get greater protection from stoats
October 2012
31 October 2012 - Great response to TV recycling programme
29 October 2012 - Further RMA changes to help project planning
25 October 2012 - Govt funding helps recycle millions of nappies
17 October 2012 - Government to clarify use of international units in the ETS
17 October 2012 - Government announces process for the first Auckland Unitary Plan
15 October 2012 - Conservation Minister to attend talks in India
15 October 2012 - Groser to visit Indonesia and South Korea for trade and climate change talks
5 October 2012 - Minister acknowledges Rena anniversary
September 2012
30 September 2012 - Television recycling scheme announced
27 September 2012 - Minister launches new TV recycling facility
27 September 2012 - Floating wetland helps clean up Lake Rotorua
27 September 2012 - Endangered whitetip sharks to be protected
19 September 2012: Record number of native species being helped
19 September 2012: Govt funding boosts environmental projects
17 September 2012: Groser to visit North America for trade and climate change talks
16 September 2012: Minister praises 25 years of global action to fix ozone hole
13 September 2012 New director to Queen Elizabeth II board
12 September 2012: Conservation projects get Biodiversity Funds
11 September 2012: Harsher penalties for wildlife smugglers
10 September 2012: Loder Cup awarded to Dunedin ecologist
8 September 2012: Minister welcomes Conservation Week 2012
7 September 2012: Environment Canterbury commissioners to stay
4 September 2012: Environment Minister opens recycling facility
August 2012
28 August 2012: New EEZ law brings better protection for oceans
23 August 2012: ETS Amendment Bill passes first reading
22 August 2012: Minister appoints lake Guardians
22 August 2012: Ministerial talks to focus on environmental issues
21 August 2012: EPA Board appointments announced
15 August 2012: Minister visits Mt Tongariro region community
10 August 2012: New management plan for Whanganui National Park
6 August 2012: Government announces proposed changes to EEZ Bill
1 August 2012: Code of conduct boosts protection for marine mammals
July 2012
27 July 2012: Accord coordinates conservation efforts in Taranaki
25 July 2012: Government scheme increases recycling on farms
19 July 2012: $1 million Government boost for recycling projects
18 July 2012: EEZ Bill passes second reading
11 July 2012: Groser to visit Europe for Climate Change and Trade talks
6 July 2012: Board of inquiry to decide next step
5 July 2012: Government gives $1.5 million for environmental initiatives
5 July 2012: Report on RMA principles released
2 July 2012: Government announces ETS amendments
June 2012
21 June 2012: NZ supports indigenous network launched at Rio+20
21 June 2012: NZ’s key goals included in Rio+20 outcome document
20 June 2012: NZ commits to global ocean partnership at Rio+20
18 June 2012: NZ delegation leaves for Rio+20
5 June 2012: Villa Maria wins Supreme Green Ribbon Award
May 2012
31 May 2012: Ministers to consider PCE report
22 May 2012: Feedback sought on Exclusive Economic Zone regulations
18 May 2012: Government welcomes new freshwater report
10 May 2012: Budget 2012: Environmental programme benefits schools
4 May 2012: Minister welcomes South Korea ETS and linking study
1 May 2012: Whanganui cycle trail now completed
April 2012
20 April 2012: Minister welcomes new tourism-conservation partnership
17 April 2012: Proposed changes to vehicle emissions rules
16 April 2012: Minister welcomes flight of the Kakapo
12 April 2012: NZ on target to meet its Kyoto committments
11 April 2012: Minister welcomes Canterbury energy awareness campaign
11 April 2012: Consultation underway on ETS changes
11 April 2012: Government welcomes Canterbury energy awareness campaign
March 2012
28 March 2012: Minister welcomes inquiry into fracking
20 March 2012: Renewable energy goal a step closer
13 March 2012: Australia-NZ joint e-waste standard
13 March 2012: Government Moves to further save Dolphins
6 March 2012: Minister urges NZers to get involved in marine conservation
5 March 2012: Welcome addition to Nelson's conservation land
4 March 2012: Building a Bluegreen Future Launched at Forum
3 March 2012: Government funds for multi-million freshwater clean-up
3 March 2012: Further steps to improve NZ's freshwater
3 March 2012: Green Growth Report released
2 March 2012: National Bluegreens Forum this weekend
