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DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says the dairy sector and our farmers share the same vision communities, Māori and Government have to protect and improve our freshwater resources.

The Government says it is taking action to stop the degradation of waterways and clean up rivers and lakes within a generation.

Simply keeping stock out of waterways arguably gives the “best bang for your buck” for water quality improvements, says DairyNZ Environment and catchment manager Aslan Wright-Stow.

Water will be costly and difficult to fix, says Guy Salmon, executive director of the policy think-tank Ecologic and a driving force behind the Land and Water Forum.

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.

Water tests on Tatuanui farmer Johan Van Ras’ farm confirmed his worst fears: quality wasn’t up to scratch.

Rural folks wringing their hands about tank water levels will welcome a device from Davey Water Products.

Fonterra is backing a farmer-led project to protect water quality in Bay of Plenty lakes.

A survey showing that the public care about waterways is no surprise, says DairyNZ.