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  • Improving chemical assessment for a safer environment

    12 November 2020

    Changes are being made to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) that will enable us to more quickly assess and reassess chemicals for use i...

  • EPA response to Environment Court decision: BW Offshore Singapore Pte Ltd (BWO) appeal against abatement notices

    12 November 2020

    On 21 October 2020 the Environment Court released its decision on BWO’s appeal against abatement notices issued by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ...

  • Application to further extend methyl bromide recapture deadline granted

    12 November 2020

    The timber industry group Stakeholders In Methyl Bromide Reduction (STIMBR) has been granted an additional four months on the recapture deadline for the fumigan...

  • Chemical management changes coming in 2021

    05 November 2020

    A revamped regime for classifying hazardous substances takes effect in late April 2021, in the interests of safety for all New Zealanders.

  • Six more chemicals prioritised for reassessment

    04 November 2020

    Insecticides used in ant bait, and chemicals found in timber treatment substances, are among the additions to our priority list for reassessment.

  • BW Offshore Singapore Pte Ltd (BWO) – Environment Court decision

    03 November 2020

    The Environment Court has released its decision on BWO’s appeal against an abatement notice issued by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

  • Beach Energy consent granted with conditions

    03 November 2020

    A Beach Energy Resources Holdings (Limited) application for a marine discharge consent in the Canterbury Basin has been granted, subject to conditions.

  • EPA taking an active role in protecting New Zealand’s environment

    28 October 2020

    Our latest Annual Report shows we're looking ahead to have a proactive role, with a focus on compliance and engagement.

  • Independent panel approves Matawii water project

    27 October 2020

    A new water storage reservoir in Northland has become the first project approved under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-Track Consenting) Act 2020.

  • Gardening safely this Labour Weekend

    22 October 2020

    As the weather warms up and more of us venture back into our gardens, it’s an ideal time to take stock of the garden chemicals we’re using and storing around ou...

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