Air quality planning is needed to maintain and, in some areas, improve the life-supporting capacity of the air. Planning is also necessary to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects resulting from poor air quality on the environment. Adverse effects on air quality can occur at a global, regional and local level and result from a variety of factors. This guidance note focuses on how air quality can be managed under the RMA at the regional and local level.
This guidance note:
- outlines the adverse effects of poor air quality on human health and the wider environment
- provides a legislative context and background to air quality management in New Zealand, including:
- clarifying the functions of regional councils and territorial authorities in managing air quality;
- the role of the national environmental standards for air quality; and
- provides guidance on regional air quality planning
- provides guidance on district air quality planning
- discusses key issues for air quality planning in New Zealand:
- provides best practice examples
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Introduction to Air Quality |
Regional Air Quality Planning | District Air Quality Planning | Key issues for Air Quality Planning |
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