Ministry for the Environment Officially Scrapped in Parliament Vote

Parliament votes to scrap Environment Ministry

Nicola Grigg says environmental responsibilities would continue seamlessly under the new arrangements. Photo: supplied The Ministry for the Environment has been scrapped, with legislation bringing the 40-year-old entity to an end passing in Parliament.

Ministry for the Environment officially scrapped in Parliament vote

Its demise makes way for the creation of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

'Shameful': Outrage as New Zealand scraps its standalone environment department

Legal changes will now see the environment managed under a "mega-ministry" covering housing, urban development, and transport.

“End Of An Era” As Government Law Change Disestablishes Ministry For The Environment

“This is yet another callous blow to the environment where this Government is demonstrating their only intention for the environment is to exploit it for a quick buck. New Zealanders deserve so much better,” said Pham.

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The Green Party is condemning the Government’s disestablishment of the Ministry for the Environment, following the law change required to...