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Federated Farmers criticize ECan’s nitrate emergency declaration

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Federated Farmers Vice President Colin Hurst

Federated Farmers say Environment Canterbury's decision to declare a 'nitrate emergency' is a shameless political stunt that won't help anyone.

"It's incredibly disappointing to see Environment Canterbury (ECan) playing these kinds of petty political games," says Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst.

"Declaring a nitrate emergency isn't helpful or constructive. All it will do is create unnecessary panic and drive a wedge between our urban and rural communities.

"I think most reasonable Cantabrians will see the declaration for what it is: a cynical and alarmist stunt from a group of councillors trying to score points during the local body elections."

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