Displaying items by tag: water
‘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.
Dwindling water levels a cause for concern
Water is the central and sole focus of this year’s dry so far, says Julie Jonker of Northland Rural Support Trust.
Nelson’s prospects rise on new dam’s development
Horticulture is set to grow in Nelson as the clock ticks down on a long-awaited dam in Lee Valley.
$12.7m to help ease Northland’s water woes
The Government is giving $12.7 million to make Northland more resilient in the face of extreme weather.
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.
