Input from our network helps ENM make strong submissions that encourage environment-focussed decision making. Let us know what you think ENM highlight to our local government bodies in these upcoming consultation/s.
Save Conservation Land – Amendment Bill - Forest and Bird
Your favourite mountain, beach, or river depends on strong conservation law to be protected – but the Government has announced radical changes to conservation law that put these wild places at risk.
Jun 17, 2026, 10:06 AM
Explore what’s happening across the Manawatū River catchment as councils consider amalgamation options. Find your area, see where each council is up to, and learn how these changes could affect your community. No decisions have been made yet, and community input matters. This is your chance to share your views and help shape the future of local representation, services, and identity in our region.
Jun 16, 2026, 1:54 PM
ENM provided a response to the 2026 PNCC Stormwater Strategy consultation.
May 28, 2026, 9:56 AM
ENM provided a response to the 2026 PNCC Nature Calls consultation.
May 18, 2026, 8:49 AM
ENM provided a response to the 2026 Horizons Regional Pest Management Plan consultation.
May 7, 2026, 9:13 AM
ENM provided a response to the 2026-27 PNCC Annual Budget consultation in April 2026.
May 6, 2026, 12:13 PM
In April 2026, Manawatū District Council proposed a review of their Strategic Goals. A summary of ENM's response against each of the five goals is provided on this page.
Feb 26, 2026, 1:14 PM
The Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill was presented to Parliament last week and passed its first reading. The process is progressing at speed, with submissions to the Select Committee open until 4pm on 11 March 2026.
Jan 21, 2026, 2:12 PM
Environment Network Manawatū strongly oppose the Proposal as currently designed. We believe it risks: weakening regional environmental leadership, reducing democratic accountability, centralising power in ways that undermine local stewardship, marginalising community and iwi voices, and ultimately degrading environmental outcomes.
Nov 24, 2025, 2:18 PM
Over the next decade, Palmerston North faces a set of challenges that will shape the city’s
economic stability, liveability, and long-term cost burdens. Climate impacts, biodiversity
decline, and weaknesses in our local food system are not abstract environmental concerns,
they are practical risks that will drive future rates, insurance affordability, infrastructure
pressures, and community wellbeing.
Nov 21, 2025, 10:33 AM
The proposed Manawatū Regional Freight Ring Road aims to make freight movement safer and easier around our city — by reducing heavy traffic on our city roads and improving connections between our key industrial areas and State Highways.
Oct 1, 2025, 11:40 AM
This is your opportunity to have your voice heard. As Ryunosuke Satoro once said, “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” We advocate, challenge assumptions, and raise awareness about environmental issues in collaboration with our member groups. Together, we amplify our impact and drive meaningful change.
Jun 5, 2024, 11:40 AM
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Mar 12, 2024, 10:18 AM
Submission on behalf of ENM to the Horizons Regional Land Transport Plan Mid-term review 2024
Feb 13, 2024, 1:33 PM
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Feb 1, 2022, 10:29 AM
PNCC is promoting a local bill to amend the Palmerston North Reserves Empowering Act 1966. The amendment would bring Huia Street Reserve within this Act, enabling Council to sell the land in future.
Dec 7, 2021, 1:13 PM
A vibrant, inclusive, and innovative city requires strong community connections. PNCC aims to foster this by partnering with and supporting communities, organisations and individuals who contribute towards the city’s vision and goals. Council is looking, following a review of the Community Funding Policy 2018, to to replace it with the Support and Funding Policy 2021.
Dec 6, 2021, 12:22 PM
The Ministry for the Environment is consulting on a new strategy with the understanding that Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the highest generators of waste per person in the world.
They want to hear your views on the overall direction and detail of the draft strategy and the potential scope and content for new legislation. Feedback will help shape final proposals.
Apr 21, 2021, 8:45 AM
The Tararua District stretches from the ridges of the Ruahine and Tararua ranges to the shores of the Pacific. The Draft Long Term Plan 2021-31 and supporting documents are available to review now.
Apr 13, 2021, 10:57 AM
Manawatū District Council is currently preparing its 10 Year Plan for 2021-31. We are seeking your feedback on the draft plan. The consultation document, "Shaping our next 10 years", explains Council's key projects and challenges, outlines two major decisions on which Council is seeking public feedback, explains proposed rates rises and the consultation process. Consultation goes until 12 May 2021.
Apr 6, 2021, 10:49 AM
What will we do with our wastewater for the next 35 years or more? Submissions close 9 May 2021.
Apr 6, 2021, 10:45 AM
Consultation closed 23 April 2021. The Horizons Region extends from Ruapehu to Horowhenua, Whanganui to Tararua.
Mar 29, 2021, 7:59 AM
Every three years the Palmerston North City Council decides what they want to achieve over the next decade. Public consultation on the 10-Year Plan 2021-31 starts on 14 April, and closes 14 May 2021.
Feb 28, 2021, 1:29 PM
The eagerly anticipated first Climate Change Commission report advises the government on every aspect of our climate change response. We encourage everyone to take a look, think about what's needed to ensure a transition to a low-emissions, climate-resilient, thriving Aotearoa, and make a submission. Here we publish some initial responses to the report from researchers and experts in the sector, and some media articles. Submissions close 28 March 2021.
Feb 12, 2021, 9:14 AM
The Horizons Regional Land Transport Plan is a statutory document outlining the current and desired future state for the Manawatu-Whanganui Region’s transport system. Submissions close 17 March 2021.
Dec 9, 2020, 8:57 AM
Palmerston North is growing, and we need to be able to move more people around safely and more easily. Palmerston North City Council wants to create an environment and culture change that enables people to choose cycling more often. They will be installing a trial separated cycleway on Main Street-Pioneer Highway. Feedback is open until 22 December 2020.
Dec 8, 2020, 10:49 AM
Palmerston North City Council is now considering reducing the range of plastic containers and packaging they collect for recycling- and want your feedback. Open until 8 January 2021.
Nov 19, 2020, 9:28 AM
This Ministry for the Environment consultation seeks feedback on two proposals related to plastic design, use and disposal. ENM is preparing a joint submission to this consultation, and a separate document relevant to the Palmy's Plastic Pollution Challenge project. Submissions close 4 December.
Submissions Archive
ENM keeps an online archive of past submissions. You might find these useful for informing how you might approach a current consultation.
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