Document background
The Environmental Risk Assessment Report is a crucial document required under New Zealand's environmental regulatory framework, particularly for projects that may impact the natural environment. This report is typically required during resource consent applications, major development projects, or when significant environmental changes are proposed. It must comply with the Resource Management Act 1991 and other relevant New Zealand environmental legislation, including consideration of Treaty of Waitangi obligations. The report provides a detailed analysis of potential environmental risks, baseline conditions, impact predictions, and mitigation strategies, serving as a key decision-making tool for regulatory authorities and stakeholders. It requires input from qualified environmental professionals and must address both immediate and long-term environmental implications of proposed activities.
