Displaying items by tag: freshwater
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.”
Invasive weed water hyacinth found in Waikato River
An invasive weed that can reduce water quality and block irrigation systems has been discovered in the Waikato River.
‘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.
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.
Big dry handicaps irrigators
Some Northland dairy farmers have been asked to stop irrigating because of the low river levels.
Te Papa responds to exhibit criticism
Te Papa has responded to farmer criticism of its exhibition on water quality.
Museum’s water quality display irks farmers
National museum, Te Papa is under fire over its exhibition on water quality in New Zealand.
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.
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.
Time for a mature conversation on water
Kiwis need to grow up when it comes to conversations on water quality, says an opposition MP.
