Environment Act 1986 (No. 127 of 1986). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1986 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of the office of Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment; provide for the establishment of the Ministry for the Environment; ensure that, in the management of natural and physical resources, full and balanced account is taken of the intrinsic values of ecosystems, all values which are placed by individuals and groups on the quality of the environment, the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, the sustainability of natural and physical resources and the needs of future generations. Subject Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Institution EIA Waste management Waste prevention Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 1987. Abstract This Act, consisting of 2 Parts and one Schedule, provides for the establishment of the office of Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. The Act defines composition of the office and its powers and functions. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Amended by Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 (No. 72 of 2012). Legislation | New Zealand | 2012 (2018) Keyword: Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Management/conservation, Maritime zone, Pollution control, EIA, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 (Act No. 1 of 2000). Legislation | New Zealand | 2000 (2010) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Wetlands, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Management/conservation, Institution, Cultural heritage Source: FAO, FAOLEX