Ministry for the Environment
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The Ministry for the Environment advises the New Zealand Government on environmental laws, policies, standards and guidelines.
It was established in 1986.
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Vision & Mission
Vision: A prosperous New Zealand where a healthy environment enhances social and economic well-being.
Mission: Environmental stewardship for a prosperous New Zealand
Role
The environment supports New Zealand’s economy through our use of natural resources. At the same time, the health of the environment is affected by the way every New Zealander behaves.
The Ministry is the Government's principal adviser on the environment in New Zealand and on international matters that affect the environment.
As the Ministry for the Environment is not involved in day-to-day environmental management, it focuses on providing:
environmental management systems, including laws, regulations and national environmental standards
national direction through national policy statements and strategies
guidance and training on best practice
information about the health of the environment.
Objectives
New Zealand’s air, water, land and built communities are healthy
New Zealand is able to capitalise on its natural environmental advantages
New Zealand’s natural resources are managed effectively and New Zealanders use resources sustainably
Risks to people, the economy and the environment from pollution, contamination and other environmental hazards are minimised.
Website
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/index.html
