National Environmental Standards provide the opportunity for central government to promote the adoption of consistent standards at the regional and district levels.
What issues do national environmental standards address?
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What is the content of national environmental standards?
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What is the effect of national environmental standards?
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How are national environmental standards prepared?
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What is the current status of national environmental standards?
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What are the relevant legal provisions?
Sections 43 to 44 of the RMA (National Environmental Standards)
Where can you get further information?
More information can be found at www.mfe.govt.nz/laws/standards.
