Displaying items by tag: freshwater

Thursday, 28 May 2020 11:33

$700m for freshwater clean up

The Government has announced a $700 million fund to support the primary sector and other groups in meeting new clean water standards.

Published in General News
Thursday, 28 May 2020 11:29

$700m for freshwater clean up

The Government has announced a $700 million fund to support the primary sector and other groups in meeting new clean water standards.

Published in General News

A report by the Government is offering further evidence that New Zealand’s freshwater is being impacted not just by farming but equally by urban development, forestry and other human activities.

Published in General News
Thursday, 30 April 2020 10:56

Water projects will assist recovery 

IrrigationNZ has thrown its support behind the Government’s method of regional post-COVID-19 recovery through Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) funded water projects.

Published in General News
Thursday, 23 April 2020 07:55

Coming out of the crisis

National’s agriculture spokesman, Todd Muller on why the recovery from COVID-19 needs to include strategic water storage infrastructure.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 17 April 2020 09:34

Dairy farmers committed to water quality

Dairy farmers are committed to protecting New Zealand’s environment and taking action on-farm to support that, says DairyNZ.

Published in General News
Friday, 27 March 2020 12:28

Proper water strategy vital

A long-term strategy is required for water storage, explains Todd Muller, National’s agriculture spokesman.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 20 March 2020 10:20

Healthy Rivers decision please farmers

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

Published in General News
Thursday, 19 March 2020 11:13

Restrictions on water use in Bay of Plenty

Dry weather conditions are putting Bay of Plenty Regional Council waterways under unusual pressure.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 11:01

Rural water faces nitrate risk

Farming families across Canterbury are the ones at most risk of the health effects of nitrates in their drinking water, says Canterbury medical officer of health Alistair Humphrey.

Published in General News
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