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Interim climate committee announced – In the News

Interim climate committee announced – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 April 201813 February 2019

Climate Change Minister James Shaw has announced the members of the Interim Climate Change Committee, which will begin work while […]

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Environment Commissioner’s Zero Carbon Act recommendations – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 March 201811 April 2018

The new Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has released his first report, containing advice for the Government on […]

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Native birds in dire straits – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 May 201703 August 2018

A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment highlights the desperate situation for many native birds, despite concerted […]

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No ‘silver bullet’ for agricultural emissions – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 20 October 201611 April 2018

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright released her latest report on Wednesday, this time turning her attention […]

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More 1080 needed to save native birds and plants – Environment Commissioner

In the News  |  Published: 17 July 201328 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says DOC should use more 1080 poison in pest control. The Commissioner, Dr Jan […]

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PCE report calls for moratorium on longfin eel fishing – experts respond

PCE report calls for moratorium on longfin eel fishing – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 April 201314 February 2019

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has launched a new report, On a pathway to extinction? An investigation […]

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Inquiry will clear the air on fracking – editorial

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 April 201203 April 2012

The editorial in today’s (Tuesday 3rd April) New Zealand Herald welcomes the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s announcement of an […]

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End debate on 1080 – NZ Herald Editorial

In the News  |  Published: 13 June 201114 June 2011

An editorial in today’s New Zealand Herald acknowledges the shortcomings of 1080 but ultimately recognises the findings of the comprehensive […]

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1080 report lands pest control back in the headlines

In the News  |  Published: 08 June 201108 June 2011

A comprehensive report advocating the use of 1080 poison to control pest population and protect native species is rekindling media […]

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