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ENM Submissions 

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.

Have your say on Natures Calls and Regional Pest Management Plan

ENM's draft submission on the RPMP has been circulated among our biodiversity-focussed members and we have received thoughtful and helpful feedback. If you would like to see the current ENM draft submission, you can do so at the link above. Please send any feedback to Mark at biodiversity@enm.org.nz by Sunday the 10th of May.

Consultation on the PNCC "Nature Calls" proposal is now open until the 31st of May. You can read about it and have your say on the future of Palmy's wastewater management now!

Nature Calls: Help decide how Palmerston North treats its wastewater | Palmerston North City Council 

Climate Clarity Youth Forum

22 April 2026 was Earth Day, marking 56 years of global environmental action focussing on community-led climate solutions and renewable energy adoption. The 2026 theme centred on "Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasising people power.

In Palmerston North, 65 students and their teachers from 15 schools celebrated Earth Day by holding a Climate Clarity Youth Forum at the Palmerston North Convention Centre.  Building on last year’s successful Youth Forum held International Youth Day, 12 August, this year’s Youth Forum distinguished itself by being student led, with prominent youth climate action speakers and a student panel. 

More about the event, including attendees, funders and outputs can be accessed here.
MDC Review of Strategic Goals
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.
Proposal to disestablish MfE to create new super-ministry
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.
Submission by Environment Network Manawatū on the Simplifying Local Government Proposal
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.
ENM Input for PNCC What Really Matters 2026
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.
Influence the potential routes for the Manawatū Regional Freight Ring Road 
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.
Advocacy 
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.
Submission to Palmerston North City Council's Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024.
Jun 5, 2024, 11:45 AM
Submission to Palmerston North City Councils Long Term Plan May 2024
Jun 5, 2024, 11:40 AM
Submission to Manawatū District Council's Long-Term Plan 2024-34
May 1, 2024, 1:12 PM
Submission to Horizon's Regional Council's Long- Term Plan 2024-34 linked to Ruahine Kiwi
May 1, 2024, 1:10 PM
Submission to Horizon's Regional Council's Long- Term Plan 2024-34
May 1, 2024, 1:06 PM
Submission to Horowhenua District Council's Long-Term Plan 2024-34
May 1, 2024, 1:00 PM
Horizons Regional Land Transport Plan | Mid-term review 2024
Mar 12, 2024, 10:18 AM
Submission on behalf of ENM to the Horizons Regional Land Transport Plan Mid-term review 2024
Palmerston North City Council Animal and Bees Bylaw 
Feb 13, 2024, 1:33 PM
Submissions to PNCC's Draft Annual Budget 2023-24
Apr 24, 2023, 9:53 AM
Submission to PNCC He aha rā ngā whāinga matua? What really matters?
Mar 16, 2023, 1:27 PM
Environmental Protection Authority Gall Wasps Submission
Nov 11, 2022, 6:39 AM
Submission to the Ministry for the Environment Transforming Recycling Consultation
May 11, 2022, 1:41 PM
Horizons Regional Council Draft Regional Public Transport Plan.
May 11, 2022, 1:34 PM
Submission to Manawatū District Councils Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2022
May 11, 2022, 1:22 PM
Submissions to PNCC's Draft annual Budget 2022-23
Apr 21, 2022, 12:15 PM
Submission to Horizons Regional Council Resource Consent, Discharge to Air, Bio Plant Manawatū NZ Limited.
Apr 1, 2022, 9:03 AM
Draft Submission on Palmerston North Reserves Empowering Amendment Bill
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.
Submission to the PNCC Draft Support and Funding Policy
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.
Ministry for the Environment. Taking Responsibility for our Waste: Consultation for a new waste strategy.
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.
Tararua District Council 10-year Plan
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.
Manawatū District Council Ten Year Plan
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.
Nature Calls: Palmerston North's wastewater future
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.
Horizons Regional Council Long-term Plan 2021-31
Apr 6, 2021, 10:45 AM
Consultation closed 23 April 2021. The Horizons Region extends from Ruapehu to Horowhenua, Whanganui to Tararua.
Palmerston North City Council 10-Year Plan 2021-31
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.
Climate Commission Report
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.
Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-31
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.
Main Street Palmerston North Cycleway Trial
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.
Palmerston North City Council Recycling Review
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.
Reducing the impact of plastic on our environment
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.

 

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