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This report examines progress made by New Zealand since the previous OECD Environmental Performance Review (1996) relative to its established domestic objectives and international commitments regarding the environment and sustainable development. It also reviews progress in the context of the OECD Environmental Strategy, and compared to the recommendations of the previous OECD review. This book is part of the OECD Environmental Performance Reviews Programme which conducts peer reviews of environmental conditions and progress in each member country. The analyses presented are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data and lead to recommendations for further environmental and sustainable development progress.

Contents                                                                                                                           

Chapter 1. Conclusions and Recommendations
Part I - Environmental Management
Chapter 2. Water and Waste Management
Chapter 3. Nature and Biodiversity Conservation
Part II - Sustainable Development
Chapter 4. Economy and Environment
Chapter 5. Agriculture, Forestry and the Environment
Chapter 6. Environmental-Social Interface
Part III - International Commitments
Chapter 7. International Co-operation
References

How to obtain this publication                                                                                      

• SourceOECD for subscribers and readers
• Online Bookshop for non subscribers
• OLISnet's Publication Locator. for government officials
• Access by password for accredited journalists. (password protected site) 

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Related Material

• Press release
• Speech on the occasion of the launch of the Environmental Performance Review of New Zealand
• Conclusions and Recommendations of the 1st cycle environmental performance review of New Zealand  (1996)Policy Brief - Peer Review: A Tool for Co-operation and Change
• Policy Brief - Peer Review: A Tool for Co-operation and Change

Websites

• Environmental Performance Reviews: the process at a glance and the whole process 
• Environmental Country Review Programme
• OECD Environment Directorate homepage
• OECD Work on New Zealand