Displaying items by tag: freshwater
$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.
$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.
Water quality – not just farming’s problem
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.
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.
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.
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.
Proper water strategy vital
A long-term strategy is required for water storage, explains Todd Muller, National’s agriculture spokesman.
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.
Restrictions on water use in Bay of Plenty
Dry weather conditions are putting Bay of Plenty Regional Council waterways under unusual pressure.
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.
