The Ministry released this discussion paper on 1 August 2007. The paper proposed establishing new legislation to fill key gaps in the environmental regulation of New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and promoted a consistent approach to environmental management across different statutes. The focus of the proposals was on the effects of activities not covered by existing statutes.
The Ministry released this discussion paper on 1 August 2007. The paper proposed establishing new legislation to fill key gaps in the environmental regulation of New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and promoted a consistent approach to environmental management across different statutes. The focus of the proposals was on the effects of activities not covered by existing statutes.