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OPINION: The proverbial has really hit the fan in Wellington and exposed a glaring example of a double standard in environmental accountability.

The Commerce Commission has finalised new information disclosure requirements for local councils and water organisations that deliver water supply and wastewater services.

Buying or building a rural or semi-rural property? Make sure you know where the wastewater goes, says Environment Canterbury.

Sheep and beef farmers in Hawke's Bay are being urged to keep a close eye on the wells that supply water to their stock.

Water data service provider Watermetrics has appointed Lee Hart as its sales engineer for lower Southland.

DairyNZ says it will complete a submission on both the winter grazing and the freshwater farm plan consultations, providing firm feedback to Government.

Choosing the right pump for an effluent system is the key to ensuring a system works well and gives many years of reliable service.

OPINION: Wet and wild winter weather can place increased pressure on the banks of waterways, increasing the risk of them being eroded. This can harm water quality and disrupt ecosystems that support biodiversity and water quality.

Livestock can be stressed in many situations - adverse events being no exception.

Understanding the types of water features on your farm will help in making decisions to reduce the amount of contaminants reaching waterways.