March 29, 2015 / Last updated : March 29, 2015 publisher News

National environmental report topics announced

Secretary for the Environment Dr Paul Reynolds and Government Statistician Liz MacPherson today announced the topics that will be the focus of the Environment Aotearoa 2015 and Environmental indicators Te taiao Aotearoa reports.

March 18, 2015 / Last updated : March 18, 2015 creative News

Feedback sought on ECan's future governance

Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Associate Local Government Minister Louise Upston have today announced the Government’s proposal for a mixed-model governance structure for Environment Canterbury (ECan).

March 5, 2015 / Last updated : March 5, 2015 creative News

Environment Commissioner makes recommendations on air quality

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, has found that air quality in New Zealand is a good news story in her commentary on the Government’s 2014 Air Domain Report.

January 10, 2015 / Last updated : January 10, 2015 admin News

Environment ministry no more a roadblock: Javadekar

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Environment and Forests Minister Prakash Javadekar said Saturday that the government is committed to turn around the ministry's image as a “roadblock” ministry and ensure development without destruction.

January 3, 2015 / Last updated : January 3, 2015 publisher News

New diet guidelines might reflect environment cost

WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, the government has been issuing guidelines about healthy eating choices. Now, a panel that advises the Agriculture Department is ready to recommend that you be told not only what foods are better for your own health, but for the environment as well.

January 3, 2015 / Last updated : January 3, 2015 publisher News

New diet guidelines might reflect environment cost

WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, the government has been issuing guidelines about healthy eating choices.