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See below for the latest news and developments from the Environmental Protection Authority and any applications in progress.

New Environmental Protection Authority announced

3 June 2010

A new Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will be established as a Crown agent responsible to the Minister for the Environment. The new EPA is expected to be operational by 1 July 2011.

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Tauhara II friend of submitters appointed

19 April 2010

The Environmental Protection Authority has appointed Hamish Hey of Hey Consulting Ltd to act as the friend of submitters for Contact Energy Limited’s Tauhara II Geothermal Development Project.

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Submission period opens for Contact Energy’s Tauhara II proposal

17 April 2010

The submission period is open until the 14 May 2010. Further information on Contact Energy’s applications, and on how to make a submission, is available on the Tauhara II website.

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First EPA request referred to board of inquiry

24 March 2010

Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced that he has referred Contact Energy's proposal for a geothermal power station in the Tauhara steam field near Taupo to an independent Board of Inquiry.

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Environmental Protection Authority launched

1 October 2009

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) that opens today marks a new era in managing New Zealand’s natural resources.

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Last updated: 17 April 2010

News and notices

New Environmental Protection Authority announced

A new Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will be established as a Crown agent responsible to the Minister for the Environment. The new EPA is expected to be operational by 1 July 2011.
read more (MfE site)

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