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16 May, 2013

Speech to WasteMINZ workshop

Thank you Paul. Good morning everyone, and thank you for inviting me here today.

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15 May, 2013

Government appoints Fiordland Marine Guardians

Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced the appointment of two new Fiordland Marine Guardians and the reappointment of five existing Guardians.

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14 May, 2013

Board of Inquiry to consider Peka Peka to North Otaki Expressway proposal

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that an application for the Peka Peka to North Otaki Expressway will be decided by an independent Board of Inquiry.

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12 May, 2013

Shared vision for Mackenzie Basin welcomed

Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Environment Minister Amy Adams today welcomed a report proposing a way to manage the contentious land intensification, water, landscape, and biodiversity issues in the Mackenzie Basin.

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8 May, 2013

50,000 televisions collected in Govt recycling scheme

Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced that more than 50,000 televisions have been collected for recycling as part of the Government’s TV TakeBack programme.

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2 May, 2013

Finalists announced for Green Ribbon environmental awards

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced the finalists for the annual Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment.

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1 May, 2013

$22.5 million Tui Mine clean-up complete

A $22.5 million government-funded project to clean up New Zealand’s worst contaminated site is now complete, Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

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24 April, 2013

Government accredits new product stewardship scheme

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced a newly-accredited product stewardship scheme for the reuse and recycling of carpet tiles.

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24 April, 2013

Government allocates $550,000 to clean up hazardous waste

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced the Government will provide $550,000 to establish a nationwide programme to safely dispose of hazardous material.

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18 April, 2013

Next steps for new law to protect the environment

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that a new law to enable the comprehensive environmental management of activities in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will come into force in June.

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17 April, 2013

Govt invests a further $3 million to protect Lake Taupo

Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced the Government will invest a further $3 million to ensure the long-term protection of Lake Taupō’s water quality.

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15 April, 2013

Survey backs Resource Management Act reforms

Environment Minister Amy Adams says a survey that shows thousands of businesses are feeling constrained by the Resource Management Act demonstrates why the Government’s reforms are badly needed.

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10 April, 2013

NZ hosts Australian environment ministers

Environment Minister Amy Adams will host her federal and state counterparts in Wellington today and tomorrow for a meeting of the Council of Australian Government’s Standing Committee on Environment and Water (SCEW).

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24 March, 2013

Television recycling scheme launched in South Island

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that a national programme to encourage the recycling of unwanted televisions and raise investment in New Zealand’s electronic recycling capacity will be launched in the South Island tomorrow.

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17 March, 2013

Government awards more than $4 million to environmental projects

A project that will use recycled potato starch to produce more than 17 million compostable packaging trays annually is among the successful recipients of more than $4 million in government funding.

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15 March, 2013

Government welcomes draft Unitary Plan

Environment Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the release of Auckland Council's draft Unitary Plan.

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11 March, 2013

Feedback sought on RMA and freshwater proposals

Environment Minister Amy Adams and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy will this week begin a series of meetings throughout the country with councils, iwi, environment groups, businesses and the public to discuss proposed changes to the resource management system.

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9 March, 2013

Government releases freshwater proposals

Environment Minister Amy Adams and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today released a document outlining the Government’s proposed plan of action for improving water quality and the way freshwater is managed.

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9 March, 2013

Keynote speech to Bluegreens Forum

Firstly can I add my welcome to you all to the Forum. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to kick-off the substantial part of the day with a discussion of the Government’s plans to reform the resource management system, including the way in which we manage our freshwater.

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1 March, 2013

Environment groups out of touch with New Zealanders

Environment Minister Amy Adams is disappointed but not surprised that environment groups have resorted to scaremongering over proposed changes aimed at strengthening the Resource Management Act.

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28 February, 2013

Improving our resource management system

This morning, I want to give you an overview of the Government’s rationale behind our Resource Management Act work programme, canvas some of our reforms to date, and announce the next phase of reform.

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28 February, 2013

RMA discussion document launched

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced proposals for a revamp of the resource management system to make it easier to use, increase certainty and predictability, attract investment, reduce unnecessary duplication and cost, whilst continuing to protect the environment.

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15 February, 2013

Board of Inquiry to consider Christchurch Southern Motorway proposal

Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced that an application for the second stage of the Christchurch Southern Motorway and an upgrade to a section of Main South Road will be decided by an independent Board of Inquiry.

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14 February, 2013

Nominations open for Green Ribbon Awards

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today opened nominations for the 2013 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour the work of people, communities and businesses in protecting and improving the environment.

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14 February, 2013

$4.7 million boost for world-leading recycling project

The Government has awarded $4.7 million to a project that turns sewage and organic waste into resources such as energy, and fertiliser, Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced.

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11 December, 2012

Resource Management Reform Bill passes first reading

A Bill that will help deliver a system that answers communities’ planning needs, enables growth and provides strong environmental outcomes has passed its first reading in parliament today.

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11 December, 2012

First Reading: Resource Management Reform Bill 2012

Mr Speaker, I move that the Resource Management Reform Bill 2012 be now read a first time.

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11 December, 2012

Business Growth Agenda: Building Natural Resources

Business Growth Agenda: Building Natural Resources

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11 December, 2012

Greening growth in Business Growth Agenda

Building Natural Resources highlights how recommendations from the Green Growth Advisory Group are being integrated into the Government’s wider growth agenda, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Environment Minister Amy Adams say.

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11 December, 2012

Government starts next stage of RMA reform

Environment Minister Amy Adams will today kick-off the next stage of the Government’s plan to reform the Resource Management Act.

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