Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 2:54 pm
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) undertakes flights every
year to gain a bird’s eye view on land use in the region
and identify water quality risks.
While the government
has deferred introducing some of the new regulations around
intensive winter grazing, rules preventing the expansion of
intensive winter grazing still apply.
Ministers David
Parker and Damian O’Connor have set expectations for
measurable improvements in winter grazing practices over the
next 12 months.
ORC Manager Compliance Tami Sargeant
said it was as important as ever to prioritise good
practice.
“It is crucial that winter grazing
practices are undertaken with consideration for the