freshwater

State of NZ’s environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 April 202508 April 2025

Pollution in our water, land, and air are all coming under the microscope in a major report from the Ministry […]

Water models everywhere, PCE report says – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 June 2024

A new report says regional councils are often opting to create their own expensive, customised, and single-use freshwater models to […]

Freshwater contamination a massive challenge – SMC Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 30 November 202330 November 2023

It will be extremely challenging to achieve New Zealand’s water quality goals, according to new research from Our Land and Water. The […]

Sobering stats on the state of our freshwater – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 April 202313 April 2023

The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ have released the latest national report on the state of our freshwater. […]

Enviro research funding “fragmented” – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 December 202010 December 2020

There’s a disconnect between the environmental research the Government says is important – like freshwater and biodiversity – and the […]

Action for Healthy Waterways – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 May 202029 May 2020

The Government has announced new rules and regulations to clean up New Zealand’s waterways and protect them from future pollution. […]

Agricultural emissions agreement – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 October 201924 October 2019

The Government and farming sector have agreed to a partnership to reduce primary sector emissions. A five-year plan will aim […]

Freshwater action plan – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 September 201906 September 2019

The Government has released an Action Plan for Healthy Waterways, which aims to restore rivers and lakes within a generation. […]

Microplastics in drinking water – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 August 2019

The World Health Organization has released a report on microplastics in drinking water, including an early assessment of potential risks […]

Freshwater cap-and-trade scheme – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 May 2019

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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