Displaying items by tag: freshwater
Govt ignored advice
Despite Government and officials ignoring farmer and industry advice, farmers are determined to do the right thing for water quality, says Beef+Lamb NZ CEO Sam McIvor.
The putting right that counts — Editorial
OPINION: It could be argued that consultation was a meaningless exercise when the Government asked for submissions last year on its major water reforms.
Farmers pleased by Minister fixing water regulations
Federated Farmers says the government is finally acknowledging it has released freshwater regulations that will not work on farms.
New water rules are coming — ready or not!
Farming groups are greeting the Government’s newly imposed freshwater regulations with trepidation, but acceptance.
Winter grazing: DairyNZ against rules boycott
DairyNZ is cautioning farmers against boycotting some rules under the Government’s Essential Freshwater legislation.
Dairy sector turning to on-farm action on waterways
With the passing of the Government’s new rules to protect and restore fresh waterways, DairyNZ says it’s turning its attention to what this now means on-farm.
Irrigators want seat at table
Irrigation New Zealand is calling on whoever forms the next government after September 20’s election to join with it to develop a national water strategy for the country.
Water reforms come at a cost
The government’s new freshwater laws, signed off this week, have the potential to create significant unnecessary costs for ratepayers, farmers and entire communities, Federated Farmers says.
Irrigators unveil poll wish list
A national water strategy and water storage facilities top the wish list of the country’s 3500 irrigators.
$162m waterway clean-up package
A new package of 23 projects across the country aims to clean up waterways and deliver over 2000 jobs.