Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment publications prior to August 1997
Please note all reports are PDF files and range in size from 184 KB to 34MB. Dates are in month/year format.
Investigation of the Proposal to Introduce Myxomatosis for Rabbit Control. 09/1987
Huntly West No.1 Mine Development Environmental Review. 12/1987
Golden Cross Mining Project Environmental Impact Audit. 03/1988
Shakespeare Bay Port Development: Review of the Marlborough Harbour Board's Environmental Planning. 05/1988
Importation of Marron (Cheraxtenuimanus: Investigation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Approval Procedures. 06/1988
Maui Stage II Development Environmental Impact Audit. 10/1988
Maui Stage II Development Environmental Impact Audit Summary. 10/1988
Environmental Management and the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - Report on Crown Response to the Recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal 1983-1988. 11/1988
Inquiry into Flood Mitigation Measures Following Cyclone Bola. 12/1988
Environmental Management and the Sale of Crown Forests: Report to the House of Representatives. 08/1989
Investigation into River Management of a Section of the Ruamahanga River. 10/1989
Report on the Performance of Public Authorities Dealing with Pollution Problems at Beachlands and Maraetai. 11/1989
Maui Stage II Development Environmental Impact Report Addendum Review. 12/1989
Audit of the "Future State Highway Number One Route" Environmental Impact Report (Vol 1 - main report). 03/1990
Audit of the "Future State Highway Number One Route" Environmental Impact Report (Vol 4 - summary). 03/1990
Report on the Protection of the Wiri Lava Cave. 03/1990
Report on the Protection of the Wiri Lava Cave Summary. 03/1990
The Environmental Implications of an Application to Develop the Viaduct Basin, Auckland. 03/1990
The Environmental Implications of an Application to Extend the Westhaven Marina, Auckland. 03/1990
Advice from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment to the Select Committee on the Resource Management Bill. 06/1990
Evaluation of the Process Followed During Stage 2 of the Auckland Area Sewage Study: Report of the Independent Review Panel. 07/1990
Investigation into Pollution of Streams and Foreshores on Waiheke Island. 07/1990
Covenants and Easements for State Forest Assets Sales. 08/1990
Coastal Management: A Report on Sandmining Activities at Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara District. 11/1990
Gisborne District Council Environmental Management- A Systems and Processes Review. 12/1990
Marine Fisheries Management. 12/1990
Monitoring Report on the State of the Recommendations to the Director-General of MAF Concerning the Importation of Marron. 12/1990
Redevelopment of State Highway 2 Te Marua to Kaitoke - Environmental Impact Audit. 12/1990
Sustainable Land Use for the Dry Tussock Grasslands in the South Island. 03/1991
Sustainable Land Use for the Dry Tussock Grasslands in the South Island: Register of Research. 03/1991
Sustainable Land Use for the Dry Tussock Grasslands in the South Island: Summary Volume. 03/1991
Investigation into the Management of Otara Creek. 04/1991
The Control of Marine Oil Pollution in NZ - A Review of the System. 04/1991
The Control of Marine Oil Pollution in NZ - A Review of the System: Executive Summary 04/1991
Investigation into the Performance of Maritime Transport Division of Ministry of Transport and Northland Regional Council in Relation to the Management of Marine Dredging Disposal at Paihia, Northland. 05/1991
Redevelopment of State Highway 2 Te Marua to Kaitoke - Environmental Impact Audit Addendum - Report from Te Runanganui o Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o te Ika a Maui. 06/1991
An Examination of Septic Tanks and a Subdivision in the Upper Hutt City Council Area. 08/1991
An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Environmental Planning and Management Undertaken by the Kapiti Coast District Council. 09/1991
Environmental Management and Regional Councils. 09/1991
Odour Nuisance Control in New Zealand. 10/1991
Odour Nuisance Control in New Zealand Summary. 10/1991
Report for the Planning and Development Select Committee's Investigation of Coal Mining Development Policies in the Huntly West Area. 12/1991
Report on New Zealand Environmental Management 1987-91 (UNCED Report). 12/1991
Christchurch Rail Passenger Station - Report of the Independent Review Panel on the Effectiveness of the Environmental Assessment Process. 02/1992
Sustainable Energy Management in New Zealand: Improvements Required in Government Policy. 03/1992
Sustainable Energy Management in New Zealand: Improvements Required in Government Policy. Summary Volume. 03/1992
The Management of Hazardous Wastes Disposal: A Review of Government Systems. 05/1992
The Management of Hazardous Wastes Disposal: A Review of Government Systems Summary. 05/1992
Proposed Guidelines for Local Authority Consultation with Tangata Whenua - Background Information. 06/1992
Proposed Guidelines for Local Authority Consultation with Tangata Whenua. 06/1992
Proposed Guidelines for Local Authority Consultation with Tangata Whenua Background Information. 06/1992
Environmental Management of Coal Mining. 12/1992
Environmental Management of Coal Mining Summary. 12/1992
Sustainable Management of the Chatham Rise Orange Roughy Fishery. 12/1992
Sustainable Management of the Chatham Rise Orange Roughy Fishery Summary. 12/1992
Investigation into the Management of Whakaki Lagoon. 03/1993
Investigation into the Management of Whakaki Lagoon: Background Report. 03/1993
Odour Control at a Skin Processing Facility. 06/1993
Dredging Disposal in the Hauraki Gulf - First Report of the Technical Review Panel. 08/1993
Local Authority Solid Waste Reduction Initiatives - Report on Four Case Studies. 08/1993
Local Authority Solid Waste Reduction Initiatives - Report on Four Case Studies Summary. 08/1993
Water and Soil Resource Management on the East Coast: A review of progress towards Sustainable Land Management in the Gisborne region following the Bola storm in 1988. 08/1993
Wellington Airport Development: Interim Report to the Wellington Airport Independent Review Panel to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. 08/1993
Report on an Investigation into Whangarei District Council's Decision to Remove Oak Trees in Onerahi, Whangarei. 09/1993
Environmental Management of Coal Mining at Fletcher Creek, Reefton: An Inquiry. 11/1993
Management of the Environmental Effects of Commercial Topsoil Removal and Turf Farming by the Porirua City Council. 11/1993
Wellington Airport Independent Review Panel: Summary of Initial Findings. 11/1993
Management of Agrichenical Spray Drift. 12/1993
Management of Agrichenical Spray Drift Summary. 12/1993
Guidelines for Consultation with the Tangata Whenua: Report to the Papakura District Council. 01/1994
Dredgings Disposal in the Hauraki Gulf: Second Report of the Technical Review Panel. 02/1994
Possum Management in New Zealand. 05/1994
Possum Management in New Zealand Summary. 05/1994
Department of Conservation Possum Control on Mount Karioi, Raglan. 07/1994
Wellington Airport Development: Report to the Wellington Airport Independent Review Panel to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. 07/1994
Environmental Information and the Adequacy of Treaty Settlements Procedures. 09/1994
Investigation of Transit New Zealand's Project Evaluation Procedures. 09/1994
1080 Poisoning of Livestock Omaka Aerodrome, Marlborough. 11/1994
Marsden Point Terminal Proposal Technical Review Panel Report. 12/1994
Sand and Gravel Extraction at Fitzroy Bay. 12/1994
Sustainable Land Management and the East Coast Forestry Project. 12/1994
Sustainable Management of Freshwater Eel Habitat and Fisheries. 12/1994
Dredging Disposal in the Hauraki Gulf - Final Report of the Technical Review Panel. 04/1995
Marsden Point Terminal Proposal Cultural Assessment. 04/1995
Review of Kapiti Coast District Council's Environmental Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Treatment. 06/1995
(AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities. Background Reports, Marlborough District Council Case Study. 08/1995
(AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities. Background Reports, Upper Hutt City Council Case Study. 08/1995
(AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities. Background Reports,Waipa District Council Case Study. 08/1995
Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities. 08/1995
Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities Summary. 08/1995
A Review of the Government System for Managing the South Island Tussock Grasslands: with particular reference to tussock burning. 10/1995
Timberlands West Coast Ltd. Draft Beech Management Prescriptions: Review Panel Report. 12/1995
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Administration by Far North, Tauranga and Wanganui District Councils. 03/1996
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Administration by Far North, Tauranga and Wanganui District Councils Summery. 03/1996
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Background Report: Far North District Council. 04/1996
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Background Report: Tauranga District Council. 04/1996
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Background Report: Wanganui District Council. 04/1996
Public Authority Response to the 1993 Water Supply Grading System. 05/1996
Historic and Cultural Heritage Management in New Zealand. 06/1996
Historic and Cultural Heritage Management in New Zealand. Background Report: Case Studies. 06/1996
The Control of Noise, with Particular Reference to Airport Noise. 06/1996
Public Authority Planning for Cellphine Transmission Facilities. 09/1996
Administration of Compliance with Resource Consents.Background Report: Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council. 10/1996
Administration of Compliance with Resource Consents.Background Report: Tasman District Council. 10/1996
Administration of Compliance with Resource Consents.Background Report: Wellington City Council. 10/1996
Administration of Compliance with Resource Consents.Report of an investigation of three councils. 10/1996
Environmental Management of Petroleum and Mineral Mining Activities Beyond the 12-Mile Limit. 11/1996
Public Participation under the Resource Management Act 1991 - The Management of Conflict. 12/1996
The first Ten Years: 1987-1996. 02/1997
Investigation of the Proposal to Introduce Myxomatosis for Rabbit Control. 09/1987
Huntly West No.1 Mine Development Environmental Review. 12/1987
Golden Cross Mining Project Environmental Impact Audit. 03/1988
Shakespeare Bay Port Development: Review of the Marlborough Harbour Board's Environmental Planning. 05/1988
Importation of Marron (Cheraxtenuimanus: Investigation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Approval Procedures. 06/1988
Maui Stage II Development Environmental Impact Audit. 10/1988
Environmental Management and the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - Report on Crown Response to the Recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal 1983-1988. 11/1988
Inquiry into Flood Mitigation Measures Following Cyclone Bola. 12/1988
Environmental Management and the Sale of Crown Forests: Report to the House of Representatives. 08/1989
Investigation into River Management of a Section of the Ruamahanga River. 10/1989
Report on the Performance of Public Authorities Dealing with Pollution Problems at Beachlands and Maraetai. 11/1989
Maui Stage II Development Environmental Impact Report Addendum Review. 12/1989
Audit of the "Future State Highway Number One Route" Environmental Impact Report (Vol 1). 03/1990
Audit of the "Future State Highway Number One Route" Environmental Impact Report (Vol 2). 03/1990
Audit of the "Future State Highway Number One Route" Environmental Impact Report: Summary. 03/1990
Audit of the "Future State Highway Number One Route" Environmental Impact Report: Summary. 03/1990
Report on the Protection of the Wiri Lava Cave. 03/1990
The Environmental Implications of an Application to Develop the Viaduct Basin, Auckland. 03/1990
The Environmental Implications of an Application to Extend the Westhaven Marina, Auckland. 03/1990
Advice from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment to the Select Committee on the Resource Management Bill. 06/1990
Evaluation of the Process Followed During Stage 2 of the Auckland Area Sewage Study: Report of the Independent Review Panel. 07/1990
Investigation into Pollution of Streams and Foreshores on Waiheke Island. 07/1990
Covenants and Easements for State Forest Assets Sales. 08/1990
Coastal Management: A Report on Sandmining Activities at Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara District. 11/1990
Gisborne District Council Environmental Management- A Systems and Processes Review. 12/1990
Marine Fisheries Management. 12/1990
Monitoring Report on the State of the Recommendations to the Director-General of MAF Concerning the Importation of Marron. 12/1990
Redevelopment of State Highway 2 Te Marua to Kaitoke - Environmental Impact Audit. 12/1990
The Department of Conservation's Planning and Management for Control of Pests on Rangitoto Island - Internal Report. 12/1990
Sustainable Land Use for the Dry Tussock Grasslands in the South Island. 03/1991
Sustainable Land Use for the Dry Tussock Grasslands in the South Island: Register of Research. 03/1991
Sustainable Land Use for the Dry Tussock Grasslands in the South Island: Summary Volume. 03/1991
Investigation into the Management of Otara Creek. 04/1991
The Control of Marine Oil Pollution in NZ - A Review of the System. 04/1991
Investigation into the Performance of Maritime Transport Division of Ministry of Transport and Northland Regional Council in Relation to the Management of Marine Dredging Disposal at Paihia, Northland. 05/1991
Redevelopment of State Highway 2 Te Marua to Kaitoke - Environmental Impact Audit Addendum - Report from Te Runanganui o Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o te Ika a Maui. 06/1991
An Examination of Septic Tanks and a Subdivision in the Upper Hutt City Council Area. 08/1991
An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Environmental Planning and Management Undertaken by the Kapiti Coast District Council. 09/1991
Environmental Management and Regional Councils. 09/1991
Odour Nuisance Control in New Zealand. 10/1991
Report for the Planning and Development Select Committee's Investigation of Coal Mining Development Policies in the Huntly West Area. 12/1991
Report on New Zealand Environmental Management 1987-91 (UNCED Report). 12/1991
Christchurch Rail Passenger Station - Report of the Independent Review Panel on the Effectiveness of the Environmental Assessment Process. 02/1992
Sustainable Energy Management in New Zealand: Improvements Required in Government Policy. 03/1992
Sustainable Energy Management in New Zealand: Improvements Required in Government Policy. Summary Volume. 03/1992
The Management of Hazardous Wastes Disposal: A Review of Government Systems. 05/1992
Proposed Guidelines for Local Authority Consultation with Tangata Whenua - Background Information. 06/1992
Proposed Guidelines for Local Authority Consultation with Tangata Whenua. 06/1992
Environmental Management of Coal Mining. 12/1992
Sustainable Management of the Chatham Rise Orange Roughy Fishery. 12/1992
Investigation into the Management of Whakaki Lagoon. 03/1993
Investigation into the Management of Whakaki Lagoon: Background Report. 03/1993
Odour Control at a Skin Processing Facility. 06/1993
Dredging Disposal in the Hauraki Gulf - First Report of the Technical Review Panel. 08/1993
Local Authority Solid Waste Reduction Initiatives - Report on Four Case Studies. 08/1993
Water and Soil Resource Management on the East Coast: A review of progress towards Sustainable Land Management in the Gisborne region following the Bola storm in 1988. 08/1993
Wellington Airport Development: Interim Report to the Wellington Airport Independent Review Panel to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. 08/1993
Report on an Investigation into Whangarei District Council's Decision to Remove Oak Trees in Onerahi, Whangarei. 09/1993
Environmental Management of Coal Mining at Fletcher Creek, Reefton: An Inquiry. 11/1993
Management of the Environmental Effects of Commercial Topsoil Removal and Turf Farming by the Porirua City Council. 11/1993
Wellington Airport Independent Review Panel: Summary of Initial Findings. 11/1993
Management of Agrichenical Spray Drift. 12/1993
Guidelines for Consultation with the Tangata Whenua: Report to the Papakura District Council. 01/1994
Dredgings Disposal in the Hauraki Gulf: Second Report of the Technical Review Panel. 02/1994
Possum Management in New Zealand. 05/1994
Department of Conservation Possum Control on Mount Karioi, Raglan. 07/1994
Wellington Airport Development: Report to the Wellington Airport Independent Review Panel to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. 07/1994
Environmental Information and the Adequacy of Treaty Settlements Procedures. 09/1994
Investigation of Transit New Zealand's Project Evaluation Procedures. 09/1994
Marsden Point Terminal Proposal Technical Review Panel Report. 12/1994
Sand and Gravel Extraction at Fitzroy Bay. 12/1994
Sustainable Land Management and the East Coast Forestry Project. 12/1994
Sustainable Management of Freshwater Eel Habitat and Fisheries. 12/1994
Dredging Disposal in the Hauraki Gulf - Final Report of the Technical Review Panel. 04/1995
Marsden Point Terminal Proposal Cultural Assessment. 04/1995
Review of Kapiti Coast District Council's Environmental Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Treatment. 06/1995
(AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities. Background Reports, Marlborough District Council Case Study. 08/1995
(AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities. Background Reports, Upper Hutt City Council Case Study. 08/1995
(AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities. Background Reports,Waipa District Council Case Study. 08/1995
Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE): Administration by Three Territorial Authorities. 08/1995
A Review of the Government System for Managing the South Island Tussock Grasslands: with particular reference to tussock burning. 10/1995
Timberlands West Coast Ltd. Draft Beech Management Prescriptions: Review Panel Report. 12/1995
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Administration by Far North, Tauranga and Wanganui District Councils. 03/1996
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Background Report: Far North District Council. 04/1996
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Background Report: Tauranga District Council. 04/1996
Coastal Management: Preserving the Natural Character of the Coastal Environment. Background Report: Wanganui District Council. 04/1996
Public Authority Response to the 1993 Water Supply Grading System. 05/1996
Historic and Cultural Heritage Management in New Zealand. 06/1996
Historic and Cultural Heritage Management in New Zealand. Background Report: Case Studies. 06/1996
The Control of Noise, with Particular Reference to Airport Noise. 06/1996
Public Authority Planning for Cellphine Transmission Faciities. 09/1996
Administration of Compliance with Resource Consents.Background Report: Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council. 10/1996
Administration of Compliance with Resource Consents.Background Report: Tasman District Council. 10/1996
Administration of Compliance with Resource Consents.Background Report: Wellington City Council. 10/1996
Administration of Compliance with Resource Consents.Report of an investigation of three councils. 10/1996
Environmental Management of Petroleum and Mineral Mining Activities Beyond the 12-Mile Limit. 11/1996
Public Participation under the Resource Management Act 1991 - The Management of Conflict. 12/1996
Management of Suburban Amenity Values: Administration by Aucland, Christchurch and Waitakere City Councils. 03/1997
Management of the Environmental Effects Associated with the Tourism Sector: Summary of Submissions. 06/1997
The Management of Suburban Amenity Values in Christchurch City. 07/1997
Future Directions - Strategic Focus for the PCE 1997-2001. 08/1997
Long-term Management of the Environmental Effects on Tailings Dams. 08/1997
The Management of Suburban Amenity Values in Auckland City. 10/1997
The Management of Suburban Amenity Values in Waitakere City. 10/1997
Management of the Environmental Effects Associated with the Tourism Sector - Review of Literature on Environmental Effects. 11/1997
Management of the Environmental Effects Associated with the Tourism Sector. 11/1997
Management of Urban Vegetation in North Shore City. 02/1998
Hazardous Waste Management. 05/1998
Information Needs of the RMA: A Review of the Information Used for Discharge Permit Applications. 06/1998
Kaitiakitanga and Local Government: Tangata Whenua Participation in Environmental Management. 06/1998
The Cities and their People: New Zealand's Urban Environment. 06/1998
Compliance Monitoring of a Coastal Permit for Sand Extraction, Otamarakau Beach, Bay of Plenty. 08/1998
Towards Sustainable Development: The Role of the Resource Management Act 1991 - PCE Environmental Management Review No. 1. 08/1998
The Rabbit Calicivirus Disease (RCD) Saga, A Biosecurity/Bio-control Fiasco. 09/1998
Timberlands West Coast Ltd. Draft Beech Management Prescriptions: PCE Environmental Management Review No. 2. 10/1998
Possum Management in New Zealand, Critical issues in 1998: PCE Progress Report No.1. 11/1998
Side Agreements in the Resource Consent Process: Implications for Environmental Management. 11/1998
Local Government Environmental Management: A Study of Models and Outcomes. 08/1999
Setting Course for a Sustainable Future: The Management of New Zealand's Marine Environment. 12/1999
Getting More From Less: A Review of Progress on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Initiatives in New Zealand. 02/2000
Ageing Pipes and Murky Waters: Urban water system issues for the 21st Century. 06/2000
Caught in the Headlights: New Zealanders' Reflections on Possums, Control Options and Genetic Engineering. 10/2000
New Zealand Under Siege: A Review of the Management of Biosecurity Risks to the Environment. 11/2000
Building on the Edge: The Use and Development of Land on or Close to Fault Lines. 03/2001
Key Lessons from the History of Science and Technology: Knowns and Unknowns, Breakthroughs and Cautions. 03/2001
Beyond Ageing Pipes. Urban Water Systems for the 21st Century. 04/2001
Whose Water is it? The Sustainablity of Urban Water Systems on the Kapiti Coast. 05/2001
Managing Change in Paradise. Sustainable Development in Peri-Urban Areas. 06/2001
Weaving Resilence into our Working Lands: future roles for native plants on private land. 06/2001
Boggy Patch or Ecological Heritage? Valuing Wetlands in Tasman. 03/2002
He rangahau ki te aria ko te Tirirti te putake e whakatuturutia ai nga tikanga mo te taiao. Exploring the concept of the Treaty based environmental audit framework. 05/2002
Creating Our Future: Sustainable Development for New Zealand. 06/2002
Showing the Way. Curitiba: Citizen City. 06/2002
Weaving Resilence into our Working Lands: recommendations for future roles of native plants. 06/2002
Superb or Suburb? International Case Studies in Management of Icon Landscapes. 04/2003
Just Cruising? Environmental Effects of Cruise Ships. 06/2003
Illuminated or blinded by science? A discussion paper on the role of science in environmental policy and decesion making. 07/2003
Future Focus: Strategic plan for the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment 2003-2007. 10/2003
Electricity, energy and the environment. 04/2004
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