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Protecting the environment and the people who live and work in it, for a better way of life.
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Latest news
Have your say on a new rodent poison
We're calling for submissions on difenacoum, a poison used to control rats and mice.
Newsletter
Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao e-pānui
Here's August issue with the latest on our Open Waters Aotearoa programme.
Fast-track consents
Fast-track panel approves Otawere water storage project
An independent panel has approved construction of a water storage reservoir and dams in Northland.
Fast-track consents
Fast-track panel approves construction of Federal Street Residences building
A 55-storey apartment building will be coming up in central Auckland.
Public consultations
You can have your say on any application that's open for public submission.
Safer homes
Find out how to keep yourself, your whānau, our communities and environment safe around chemicals.
Wai Tūwhera o te Taiao – Open Waters Aotearoa
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