Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 (No. 72 of 2012).

Subject

Sea

Keyword

Continental shelf EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Management/conservation Maritime zone Pollution control EIA Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

Any provision that has not earlier been brought into force enters into force on 1 July 2014.

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to promote the sustainable management of the natural resources of the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Amends

Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 (No. 14 of 2011).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2011 (2021)

Keyword: Institution, Climate change, Governance, Indigenous peoples, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act 1996 (No. 88 of 1996).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Landing, Dispute settlement, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Continental Shelf Act (No. 28 of 1964).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1964 (2013)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Maritime zone, Continental shelf

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity Act 1993 (No. 95 of 1993).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1993 (2022)

Keyword: Protected area, Biosecurity, Inspection, Special fund, Early warning system, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Institution, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 1986 (No. 127 of 1986).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1986 (2017)

Keyword: Institution, EIA, Waste management, Waste prevention, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resource Management Act 1991 (No. 69 of 1991).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1991 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Water conservation zone, Inland waters, Land-use planning, Authorization/permit, Surface water, Groundwater, EIA, Protection of environment, Climate change, Sustainable use, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Freshwater resources management, Thermal and medicinal waters, Waterworks, Pollution control, Sustainable development, Water abstraction, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Traditional rights/customary rights, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects—Discharge and Dumping) Regulations 2015.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Traditional rights/customary rights, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Management/conservation, Maritime zone, Pollution control, EIA, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects—Decommissioning Plans) Regulations 2021.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2021

Keyword: Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Management/conservation, Maritime zone, Pollution control, EIA, Offences/penalties, Institution, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Amendment Act 2013.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2013 (2015)

Keyword: Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Management/conservation, Maritime zone, Pollution control, EIA, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX