CWAC Loserboard

← environment.govt.nz overview

All issues on environment.govt.nz

Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

Issues

52 grouped issues in the June 2026 scan, ranked by instances.

2. color-contrast

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

<span data-border-type="rounded" data-context="status" class="tag tag--under-development"> …

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Natural Environment Bill | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/acts-and-regulations/acts/natural-environment-bill/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

8. link-name

WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure links have discernible text

<a href="https://environment.govt.nz/publications/annual-updates-to-new-zealand-emissions-trading-sc…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Proposed Changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2026: Consultation Document | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/proposed-changes-to-the-new-zealand-emissions-trading-scheme-regulations-2026-consultation-document/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

9. link-name

WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) · 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure links have discernible text

<a href="https://environment.govt.nz/publications/proposed-changes-to-the-new-zealand-emissions-trad…

2 instances on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Annual Updates to New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme Limits and Price Control Settings for Units 2026: Consultation Document | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/annual-updates-to-new-zealand-emissions-trading-scheme-limits-and-price-control-settings-for-units-2026-consultation-document/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

15. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="1275a99e-706e-4e01-8c3c-18c9a37e235b" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Making a submission about a proposed plan or resource consent | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/making-a-submission-about-a-proposed-plan-or-resource-consent/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

17. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="2fdc8e4b-bdad-4f36-b56e-c74f977705fa" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
New Zealand's second emissions reduction plan 2026–30: Amended January 2026 | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/new-zealands-second-emissions-reduction-plan/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

19. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="37475915-f67e-4ede-9c0d-45ad0a65a678" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Homes, buildings and places | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/aotearoa-new-zealands-first-national-adaptation-plan/homes-buildings-and-places/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

20. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="3c67401d-177f-4fee-89f6-00adcca4dcca" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Natural environment | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/aotearoa-new-zealands-first-national-adaptation-plan/natural-environment/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

23. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="504cc244-c6d6-4026-907a-0f7b619903a9" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Natural environment | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/aotearoa-new-zealands-first-national-adaptation-plan/natural-environment/ Mobile 0 · Desktop 1

24. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="81e724bc-ec2a-4de7-8d81-8da4942b0ddb" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
New Zealand's second emissions reduction plan 2026–30: Amended January 2026 | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/new-zealands-second-emissions-reduction-plan/ Mobile 0 · Desktop 1

26. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="898955ce-d1d1-4f17-b770-1a4ca4fad04f" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Making a submission about a proposed plan or resource consent | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/making-a-submission-about-a-proposed-plan-or-resource-consent/ Mobile 0 · Desktop 1

29. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="8d556b31-ac3d-44e5-b1b9-89f06c856e05" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Economy and financial system | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/aotearoa-new-zealands-first-national-adaptation-plan/economy-and-financial-system/ Mobile 0 · Desktop 1

32. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="a0d4187d-5688-4a05-9631-03c1c7be82d0" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Pōhutukawa – Loss, extinction, gratefulness to the environment (te taiao) | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/environment-aotearoa-2022/pohutukawa-loss-extinction-gratefulness-to-the-environment-te-taiao/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

33. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="a5e17cad-300c-4988-9c0b-30f7ca6e77ca" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Pōhutukawa – Loss, extinction, gratefulness to the environment (te taiao) | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/environment-aotearoa-2022/pohutukawa-loss-extinction-gratefulness-to-the-environment-te-taiao/ Mobile 0 · Desktop 1

35. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="cd43ca04-abfa-4d7e-afb8-1e8273e05d3a" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Homes, buildings and places | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/aotearoa-new-zealands-first-national-adaptation-plan/homes-buildings-and-places/ Mobile 0 · Desktop 1

36. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="d5db4142-0a9f-4400-aaea-9c8a610ddf63" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Our land 2024 | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/our-land-2024/ Mobile 0 · Desktop 1

38. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="e79c0380-0dc3-4046-9c2d-5687f61c4508" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Economy and financial system | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/aotearoa-new-zealands-first-national-adaptation-plan/economy-and-financial-system/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

39. aria-hidden-focus

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure aria-hidden elements are not focusable nor contain focusable elements

<div id="e927e524-6ce6-4590-824d-46656186d5f1" tabindex="-1" data-overlay-style="dark" data-backgrou…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Our land 2024 | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/our-land-2024/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

43. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a href="/publications/annual-updates-to-new-zealand-emissions-trading-scheme-limits-and-price-contr…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Annual Updates to New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme Limits and Price Control Settings for Units 2026: Consultation Document | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/annual-updates-to-new-zealand-emissions-trading-scheme-limits-and-price-control-settings-for-units-2026-consultation-document/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

44. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a href="/publications/assessment-framework-for-carbon-removals/">Assessment Framework for Carbon Re…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
How to Seek a Science Assessment for a Carbon Removal Activity: Guide for Applicants | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/how-to-seek-a-science-assessment-for-a-carbon-removal-activity-guide-for-applicants/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

45. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a href="/publications/measuring-and-reporting-water-takes-brochure/">Measuring and reporting water …

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Measuring and reporting water takes: A guide for consent holders | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/measuring-and-reporting-water-takes/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

46. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a href="/publications/proposed-changes-to-the-new-zealand-emissions-trading-scheme-regulations-2026…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Annual Updates to New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme Limits and Price Control Settings for Units 2026: Consultation Document | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/annual-updates-to-new-zealand-emissions-trading-scheme-limits-and-price-control-settings-for-units-2026-consultation-document/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

47. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a href="/what-government-is-doing/areas-of-work/freshwater/risk-index-tool/" title="Risk index tool…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Contaminant Loss Risk Index Tool: Implementation Guidance for Regulators | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/contaminant-loss-risk-index-tool-implementation-guidance-for-regulators/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

48. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a href="https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2023-go4222">full gazette notice.</a>

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Standard materials for kerbside collections: Guidance | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/standard-materials-for-kerbside-collections-guidance-for-territorial-authorities/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

50. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a href="mailto:Environmental.Reporting@mfe.govt.nz">Environmental.Reporting@mfe.govt.nz</a>

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Health and air pollution in New Zealand 2016 (HAPINZ 3.0): Findings and implications | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/health-and-air-pollution-in-new-zealand-2016-findings-and-implications/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

51. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a href="mailto:transformingrecycling@mfe.govt.nz">transformingrecycling@mfe.govt.nz.</a>

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
Standard materials for kerbside collections: Guidance | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/standard-materials-for-kerbside-collections-guidance-for-territorial-authorities/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0

52. link-in-text-block

WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/biodiversity/nation…

1 instance on 1 page

Affected pages (1)
A current ecosystem map for Aotearoa New Zealand | Ministry for the Environment https://environment.govt.nz/publications/a-current-ecosystem-map-for-aotearoa-new-zealand/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 0