Displaying items by tag: freshwater
Restrictions on water use in Bay of Plenty
Dry weather conditions are putting Bay of Plenty Regional Council waterways under unusual pressure.
Rural water faces nitrate risk
Farming families across Canterbury are the ones at most risk of the health effects of nitrates in their drinking water, says Canterbury medical officer of health Alistair Humphrey.
Focus on water’s future
IrrigationNZ’s biennial conference, coming up in April, aims to “to lead the conversation on the future of water for Aotearoa.”
Invasive weed water hyacinth found in Waikato River
An invasive weed that can reduce water quality and block irrigation systems has been discovered in the Waikato River.
‘Game could soon be over for some farmers’
Proposed new environmental rules for the Waimakariri District will drive some farmers off their land, say farmers and their support groups.
No more muddying of the waters
Farmers will soon have an app to help them make better decisions about controlling erosion and reducing sediment entering New Zealand waterways.
Big dry handicaps irrigators
Some Northland dairy farmers have been asked to stop irrigating because of the low river levels.
Te Papa responds to exhibit criticism
Te Papa has responded to farmer criticism of its exhibition on water quality.
Museum’s water quality display irks farmers
National museum, Te Papa is under fire over its exhibition on water quality in New Zealand.
Wairarapa gets $7.11m PGF water boost
The Government’s Provincial Growth Fund is putting $7.11 million into creating a sustainable water supply for Wairarapa.
