Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment - Te Kaitiaki Taiao a Te Whare Pāremata

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Wright welcomes second term
11 May 2012
Dr Jan Wright has welcomed her reappointment to the role of Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment which was debated in the House yesterday.


Submission on the Emissions Trading Scheme 2012 consultation
11 May 2012
I am writing in response to the consultation currently underway on the proposed changes to the ETS. This is an area of environmental policy which I believe is very important, and I have made a number of recommendations in this area.


Public Law Toolbox Launch - The role of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
01 May 2012
The role of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment


Submission on the Game Animal Council Bill
20 Apr 2012
I welcome the evolution of this bill from the initial discussion document. However I have concerns about its potential to interfere with effective pest control.


PCE to investigate ‘fracking’
28 Mar 2012
Initial scoping work being done on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has been stepped up to an official investigation. Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, says the preliminary work indicated there is a need to examine the issue more closely.


New report a straight-forward guide to water quality
20 Mar 2012
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, has released her new report on the science of water quality today.