Environmental Protection Authority.
New Zealand Crown entity responsible for responsible for regulating activities that affect New Zealand's environment
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 26
What's happening
Active this week
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The Environmental Protection Authority rejected a mining application submitted by Bathurst Resources.Some support1 report
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Ghana presented findings regarding climate funding needs at a session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to drive national climate goals in Ghana.Some support1 report
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The Environmental Protection Authority refused consent for deep seabed phosphate mining on September 8.Some support2 reports
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) hosts the Ghana Carbon Market Office.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is finalizing new legislation in Ghana.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Santana Minerals has proposed a gold mine in the Otago region, and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is currently assessing the plans for the project near Cromwell.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The Environmental Protection Authority shut down a fuel station in Kasoa due to sanitation concerns.Some support1 report
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Agricultural interests are lobbying for reforms to the regulatory body, involving the Environmental Protection Authority.Well supported6 reports
Gone quiet
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The Environmental Protection Authority is enforcing environmental laws within the Rotorua jurisdiction.Some support4 reports
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Legacy PFAS contamination was discovered at NZ bases, prompting the EPA to manage the phase-out of PFAS firefighting foams.Some support1 report
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The Port of Keta project is progressing, with the EPA approving the EIA permit and GPHA overseeing the development in the Volta Region.Some support1 report
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Around Environmental Protection Authority this week
News at the entities that move Environmental Protection Authority most-
Ghana StructuralHabib Iddrisu filed a motion seeking an inquiry into narcotics seizures in Ghana.Moves Environmental Protection Authority
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New Zealand Defence Force StructuralThe New Zealand Defence Force is conducting maritime surveillance operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone near Penrhyn and the Cook Islands.Moves Environmental Protection Authority
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United Nations Development Programme OperationalGES official announced a policy regarding disability rights in Ghana, following engagement by UNDP analysts.Moves Environmental Protection Authority
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Bathurst Resources StructuralBathurst Resources must comply with the wildlife protection standards set by the Department of Conservation while operating its large opencast coal mine in New Zealand.Moves Environmental Protection Authority
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Rotorua StructuralThe Rotorua Lakes Council has begun the restoration of the Rotorua Museum, a key cultural landmark of the city.Moves Environmental Protection Authority
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Economic Community of West African States OperationalNiger is undergoing a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations, while also being part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Moves Environmental Protection Authority
Connections
The 13 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ghana Structural
The Environmental Protection Authority operates as a specialized body whose mandate and existence are contingent upon the legal and governmental framework of the state of Ghana.
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Court Structural
The Court is responsible for enforcing the regulations and findings established by the Environmental Protection Authority.
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Bathurst Resources Structural
The company sought operational approval from the government agency, which subsequently denied the mining application.
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Rotorua Structural
The Environmental Protection Authority enforces environmental laws within the Rotorua jurisdiction.
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Keta Structural
The Environmental Protection Authority regulates development and environmental permits within Keta.
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Economic Community of West African States Operational
The EPA presented findings at an ECOWAS session, indicating B actively informs A.
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United Nations Development Programme Operational
The Environmental Protection Authority and UNDP are engaged in a partnership to achieve progress.
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New Zealand Defence Force Structural
The Defence Force's bases were found to have legacy PFAS contamination, falling under the oversight of the Environmental Protection Authority.
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Ethiopia Shared context
The Environmental Protection Authority operates within the jurisdiction of Ethiopia, specifically regarding the regulation of genetically modified crops.
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Otago Shared context
The Environmental Protection Authority operates within the Otago region to assess mine plans.
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RMA Mentioned together
The single snapshot mentions general regulatory body reform without specifying the role of either entity.
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Kasoa Shared context
The Environmental Protection Authority is observed performing regulatory actions within the geographical area of Kasoa.
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Mahama Shared context
No evidence of a relationship between Mahama and the Environmental Protection Authority.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- The Environmental Protection Authority rejected a mining application submitted by Bathurst Resources.
- The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Ghana presented findings regarding climate funding needs at a session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
- The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to drive national climate goals in Ghana.
- The Environmental Protection Authority refused consent for deep seabed phosphate mining on September 8.
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
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June 2026
5 events- Santana Minerals has proposed a gold mine in the Otago region, and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is currently assessing the plans for the project near Cromwell.
- Agricultural interests are lobbying for reforms to the regulatory body, involving the Environmental Protection Authority.
- The Environmental Protection Authority is enforcing environmental laws within the Rotorua jurisdiction.
- Legacy PFAS contamination was discovered at NZ bases, prompting the EPA to manage the phase-out of PFAS firefighting foams.
- The Port of Keta project is progressing, with the EPA approving the EIA permit and GPHA overseeing the development in the Volta Region.