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Hackles rose over freshwater issues at a packed public meeting in Christchurch earlier this month.

OPINION: That old saying ‘lies, damned lies and statistics’ should be rephrased: ‘lies, damned lies and environmental lobby-commissioned research’.

It's time for New Zealand to pause in its approach to freshwater, Synlait founder John Penno says.

An open letter of concern by Chris Garland about farmers and the environment has gone viral.

Environment Minister David Parker is ruling out giving farmers any longer to make submissions on freshwater reforms.

OPINION: It's clear that the Ministry for Environment is underestimating the importance of properly consulting farmers on the Essential Freshwater proposals.

Election candidates raised the temperature on freshwater issues at a packed public meeting in Christchurch.

Farming families and communities keen to do the right thing on water should not lose hope and confidence in the consultation process, says a Canterbury dairy farmer and industry leader.

Dairy farmers want the Government to move swiftly to extend the six-week timeframe of the Essential Freshwater consultation.

OPINION: New Zealanders like their rivers to be clear, to be able to see through the water to the bottom — but this is not always possible.