The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
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Freshwater agenda – Expert Reaction
A blueprint for the Government’s freshwater agenda, which sets out key objectives for improving water quality over the next two years, has been […]
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River water quality report – Expert Reaction
A river quality report and interactive from Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has measured the health of our rivers through data on 10-year trends […]
Continue readingNew measures for managing freshwater – In the News
Stronger rules on farm pollution and a $100 million for cleaning up lakes and rivers are among new initiatives put […]
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 readingRuataniwha irrigation dam decision – expert responds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted resource consent to a proposed irrigation dam that will be the largest built […]
Continue readingWater quality figures make a splash
New water quality grades for New Zealand’s swimming spots have been covered widely by media in the wake of a […]
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