Displaying items by tag: NATIONAL POLICY STATEMENT FOR FRESHWATER MANAGEMENT

The country’s biggest farmer lobby isn’t happy about the new Government’s decision to review and replace a controversial legislation on freshwater management.

OPINION: When we finally get a government (no agreement had been finalised at time of writing), the first thing the new administration needs to review is all the regional and district plans that are being rolled out across the country to comply with the new National Policy Statement (NPS).

Southland farmers aren't surprised by research showing that a new national freshwater policy opposes their perception of a good farmer and good farming practices.

The Northland Regional Council plans to progressively implement a national policy on freshwater management over the next decade.