Auditor-General on water management

The Auditor-General has published a new report on water management.

Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill

Introduced to Parliament 17 February 2020. The Bill makes changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 to make it "fit for modern renting situations in New Zealand."

Abortion Legislation Bill report

Report of Parliament's Abortion Legislation Committee. The Committee has examined the Abortion Legislation Bill and recommends by majority that it be passed with the amendments shown.

Northland water projects

The Government has announed funding of major water projects in Northland.

New Zealand Upgrade Programme

The Government has announced major infrastructure projects.

Protecting whitebait

The Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage has released proposals to standardise and improve management of whitebait across New Zealand.

At-risk catchment implementation: geospatial information to support mātauranga Māori

New from the Ministry for the Environment "The Ministry commissioned this report to improve our understanding of how geospatial information can inform meaningful engagement with iwi/hapū...."

Water Services Regulator Bill - Taumata Arowai

Taumata Arowai – the Water Services Regulator Bill was introduced to Parliament on 12 December.