Displaying items by tag: freshwater

Tuesday, 10 March 2020 11:51

Focus on water’s future

IrrigationNZ’s biennial conference, coming up in April, aims to “to lead the conversation on the future of water for Aotearoa.”

Published in General News

An invasive weed that can reduce water quality and block irrigation systems has been discovered in the Waikato River.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 10:55

‘Game could soon be over for some farmers’

Proposed new environmental rules for the Waimakariri District will drive some farmers off their land, say farmers and their support groups.

Published in World News
Thursday, 30 January 2020 09:52

No more muddying of the waters

Farmers will soon have an app to help them make better decisions about controlling erosion and reducing sediment entering New Zealand waterways.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 11:55

Big dry handicaps irrigators

Some Northland dairy farmers have been asked to stop irrigating because of the low river levels.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 08:55

Te Papa responds to exhibit criticism

Te Papa has responded to farmer criticism of its exhibition on water quality.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 08:55

Museum’s water quality display irks farmers

National museum, Te Papa is under fire over its exhibition on water quality in New Zealand.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 January 2020 13:01

Wairarapa gets $7.11m PGF water boost

The Government’s Provincial Growth Fund is putting $7.11 million into creating a sustainable water supply for Wairarapa.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 13:55

Certainty promised – O’Connor

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says farmers want greater certainty around water issues and he promises they will get this from the coalition government in the coming year.

Published in General News
Monday, 13 January 2020 08:46

Time for a mature conversation on water

Kiwis need to grow up when it comes to conversations on water quality, says an opposition MP.

Published in Opinion
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