Displaying items by tag: freshwater

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 07:55

Parker won’t budge on freshwater

Environment Minister David Parker is ruling out giving farmers any longer to make submissions on freshwater reforms.

Published in General News
Thursday, 19 September 2019 07:55

Fertiliser use in spring

The refreshed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management increases the pressure on farmers to improve their nutrient management. 

Published in Management
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 10:13

Little time for farmers — Editorial

OPINION: It's clear that the Ministry for Environment is underestimating the importance of properly consulting farmers on the Essential Freshwater proposals.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 08:55

Policy jabs at MfE water meeting

Election candidates raised the temperature on freshwater issues at a packed public meeting in Christchurch.

Published in General News
Friday, 13 September 2019 17:05

Farmers call for freshwater talks extension

Dairy farmers want the Government to move swiftly to extend the six-week timeframe of the Essential Freshwater consultation.

Published in General News
Friday, 13 September 2019 10:55

Clearer understanding of water needed

OPINION: New Zealanders like their rivers to be clear, to be able to see through the water to the bottom — but this is not always possible.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 07:55

Farmers left out of water talks

Federated Farmers says it didn’t have a say in a new plan on water quality, even though farmers are expected to bear the brunt of the proposal.

Published in General News
Thursday, 05 September 2019 15:55

Sheep and beef farmers “sacrificial lambs”

Sheep and beef farmers are unhappy with the Government’s proposals to improve freshwater quality around the country.

Published in General News
Thursday, 05 September 2019 14:56

Improve waterways without destroying rural communities

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.

Published in General News
Thursday, 05 September 2019 12:02

Government targets water quality

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

Published in General News
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