Displaying items by tag: HEALTHY RIVERS

Waikato farmers are generally pleased with recommendations on Plan Change 1 "Healthy Rivers" that the Waikato Regional Council adopted this week.

A farmer lobby group says land-use restrictions proposed in the Waikato Healthy Rivers Proposed Plan Change 1 (PC1) could lead to fruit and vegetable shortages.

Waikato landowners are being warned to understand their requirements under the Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1.

A couple of myths need correcting over the proposed plan change for cleaning up the Waikato and Waipa rivers.

At least 1000 submissions have been received on the proposed controversial Waikato Healthy Rivers plan change.

A recent NZ Herald article indicated that collaboration over Waikato Regional Council’s Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora Plan Change 1 has cost ratepayers in the Waikato $14.8 million, to date.

One of the problems with the proposed Waikato Regional Council’s Plan Change One is that it is mind bogglingly expensive to implement, says scientist Doug Edmeades, of agKnowledge.

Otorohanga dairy farmer Laurie Pottinger says good work in the fencing of waterways has noticeably improved water clarity in catchments.

Waikato Regional Council has received a record over 1000 submissions on Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1.

A neighbouring regional council is urging the Waikato Regional Council to reconsider its Healthy Rivers plan.