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Labour's proposal to impose a water tax on irrigators will lead to more intensive farming, says IrrigationNZ chief executive Andrew Curtis.

Irrigation New Zealand chief executive Andrew Curtis says Labour's “water tax” would affect every New Zealander.

They’re as much a part of the traditional kiwi summer as burnt sausages and backyard cricket and despite their late arrival, water restrictions are now in place in most regions.

Canterbury irrigators are being reminded to only turn their irrigators on when necessary as on-going wet and relatively cold temperatures in many parts of the region reduce the requirement for early season irrigation.

All water consent holders in Canterbury are fully compliant or have abatement notices in place to become fully compliant with the Water Measuring and Reporting National Regulations, reports Environment Canterbury (ECan).

The decision by Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) to invest in the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme is the best outcome for the Hawke's Bay community, says IrrigationNZ.

A project presenting new ways to improve water quality in New Zealand rivers opened to the public this month.

IrrigationNZ and Federated Farmers say greater scrutiny of claims irrigation causes increased 'rumbly-gut' is needed.

IrrigationNZ has shortlisted four finalists for its Innovation in Irrigation Award rather than the usual three, for the second time only.

With strong indications of an El Nino this summer, farmers are being urged to plan how they will use their seasonal irrigation volume.