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Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment

Environment Commissioner reports on agricultural greenhouse gases – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 October 201611 April 2018

A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Jan Wright, has called for New Zealanders to work together […]

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More work needed on environmental reporting – PCE

In the News  |  Published: 30 June 201603 May 2017

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright,  has released her commentary on a wide-ranging ‘State of the Environment’ […]

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PCE calls for action on sea level rise – expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 November 201528 March 2016

New Zealand needs to do more to prepare for the consequences of rising sea levels, warns the Parliamentary Commissioner for […]

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Sea level rise report in the news

In the News  |  Published: 28 November 201428 March 2016

A new report outlining the science behind the future’s inevitable sea level rise – and how it will impact on New […]

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Sea level rise to impact on New Zealanders – report

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 November 201428 March 2016

Flooding and erosion from rising sea levels are likely to significantly impact on New Zealanders in our lifetimes, warns the latest […]

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Fracking report finds regulations inadequate

In the News  |  Published: 05 June 2014

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is calling on the government to put in place better regulations managing the environmental […]

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Oil and gas exploration changes pushed – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 June 201428 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released the second part of her investigation into fracking and […]

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Commisioner calls for clarity on clean water proposals

In the News  |  Published: 05 February 201428 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is calling on government to pick up its game on water standards. Current proposals […]

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Water quality report in the news

In the News  |  Published: 21 November 2013

A report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has highlighted the negative impact farming practices are having on New […]

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Shifts in farming put pressure on water quality – report

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 November 201328 March 2016

Changes in the way New Zealanders use land are negatively affecting the water quality of our lakes and rivers and […]

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