Displaying items by tag: FRESH WATER

A report by the Government is offering further evidence that New Zealand’s freshwater is being impacted not just by farming but equally by urban development, forestry and other human activities.

Farming families and communities keen to do the right thing on water should not lose hope and confidence in the consultation process, says a Canterbury dairy farmer and industry leader.

Could our riparian systems become overloaded and therefore useless? 

OPINION: Most of us are under the impression that all New Zealand has fertile soil that’s great for growing food. It’s more or less a fairy tale.

Federated Farmers has welcomed the release of the Government's discussion paper on freshwater management as a "useful next step".

Irrigation New Zealand welcomes the Government's 'Next steps for fresh water' consultation document but encourages the Government to 'get on with it.'

MinisterEllisonRuddWatts legal experts Rachel Devine and Kathy Wilson summarise two main policy documents on freshwater management being considered by the Government.