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DairyNZ is cautioning farmers against boycotting some rules under the Government’s Essential Freshwater legislation.

With the passing of the Government’s new rules to protect and restore fresh waterways, DairyNZ says it’s turning its attention to what this now means on-farm.

Irrigation New Zealand is calling on whoever forms the next government after September 20’s election to join with it to develop a national water strategy for the country.

The government’s new freshwater laws, signed off this week, have the potential to create significant unnecessary costs for ratepayers, farmers and entire communities, Federated Farmers says.

A national water strategy and water storage facilities top the wish list of the country’s 3500 irrigators.

A new package of 23 projects across the country aims to clean up waterways and deliver over 2000 jobs.

DairyNZ says it is still working through the details of the Government’s Essential Freshwater package announced late last month.

A web-based technology is now available to help farmers better manage their water resources and improve decision-making around irrigation.

The Taranaki Regional Council is welcoming the Government’s revised stance on freshwater regulation.

The Taranaki Regional Council is welcoming the Government’s revised stance on freshwater regulation.