We can have a profitable agricultural sector and protect the environment, writes AgResearch chief executive Tom Richardson, we just need to […]
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In The News — Water fools?
After a week of floods and heavy rainfall, fresh water is still in the headlines. Radio New Zealand is diving […]
Continue readingBudget 2016: Improving water quality – Expert reaction
The national budget announced today introduces a new Freshwater Improvement Fund valued at $100 million. Over the next 10 years […]
Continue readingDominion Post: Government efforts on water “shallow”
In its Wednesday editorial, the Dominion Post tackles the issue of freshwater quality in New Zealand, and last week’s release […]
Continue readingFreshwater national standards set – experts respond
New standards for freshwater announced today for the first time set quantitative limits for water quality. Incorporating the national “bottom lines” for water […]
Continue readingColin James on evidence-based policy
Writing his final column for the Dominion Post, Colin James examines some recent and upcoming situations that highlight a potential […]
Continue readingDairying and Clean Streams report highlights increasing pollution
Agriculture Minister David Carter today sharply criticised dairy farmers who are failing to meet agreed targets for controlling pollution. His […]
Continue readingDom Post: Industries join waterway pollution debate
Michael Forbes of the Dominion Post writes that some of NZ’s largest industries will be getting involved in a debate […]
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