A new report says regional councils are often opting to create their own expensive, customised, and single-use freshwater models to […]
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Freshwater contamination a massive challenge – SMC Briefing
It will be extremely challenging to achieve New Zealand’s water quality goals, according to new research from Our Land and Water. The […]
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Sobering stats on the state of our freshwater – Expert Reaction
The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ have released the latest national report on the state of our freshwater. […]
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Enviro research funding “fragmented” – Expert Reaction
There’s a disconnect between the environmental research the Government says is important – like freshwater and biodiversity – and the […]
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Action for Healthy Waterways – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced new rules and regulations to clean up New Zealand’s waterways and protect them from future pollution. […]
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Agricultural emissions agreement – Expert Reaction
The Government and farming sector have agreed to a partnership to reduce primary sector emissions. A five-year plan will aim […]
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Freshwater action plan – Expert Reaction
The Government has released an Action Plan for Healthy Waterways, which aims to restore rivers and lakes within a generation. […]
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Microplastics in drinking water – Expert Reaction
The World Health Organization has released a report on microplastics in drinking water, including an early assessment of potential risks […]
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Freshwater cap-and-trade scheme – Expert Reaction
Managing freshwater by cap-and-trade would help address iwi claims, manage contaminants and fairly allocate the freshwater estate, according to the New Zealand Initiative. The report says the […]
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The state of Aotearoa’s environment – Expert Reaction
A state of the environment report has highlighted nine priority issues, including polluted waterways, greenhouse gas emissions and urban growth […]
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