Displaying items by tag: freshwater
Positive signs on water quality garner negativity
National river quality trends give cause for optimism, according to Land and Water Aotearoa (LAWA).
‘No politics in water debate’ — Environment Minister
Farmers who pollute waterways and damage New Zealand’s brand image cause problems for companies trying to sell our high value food exports.
Irrigators question water tax
The good work farmers are already doing to minimise the environmental impact of irrigation could stop if they had to pay water royalties, says Irrigation New Zealand chair Nicky Hyslop.
Labour will get water clean-up back on track
Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern says after National came into power it shelved the Environment Court judge David Sheppard’s national policy statement (NPS) initiated by the last Labour government.
‘Small royalty’ pledge
If elected, Labour’s charge on water for irrigation will be a “small royalty” for all “substantial takes”, says spokesman for water and the environment David Parker.
Farmers welcome partnership approach on freshwater
A partnership approach to dealing with river and lake water quality offers the best prospect of making sustained progress on problems often decades in the making, says the Feds.
Where will all those inputs end up?
Why is it important to reduce sediment, phosphorus and E. coli losses from winter grazed paddocks?
New stock exclusion rules require greater flexibility – Feds
New rules excluding stock from waterways are coming, but they have to be sensible, practical and affordable, says Cathy Begley, leader of Federated Farmers’ water team.
Water requires attention — Editorial
Sir Peter Gluckman’s report on the state of our fresh water hits the nail on the head.
Farmers cheer water report
Dairy farmers are applauding the clear message in Sir Peter Gluckman’s freshwater report that everyone has a role to play in ensuring freshwater quality.
