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Government Must Stand Strong On Freshwater Reform For All New Zealanders

Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 1:52 pm Campaigners say the Government must stand strong against pressure from some in the agricultural sector to weaken freshwater reforms, following the release today of the Government’s consultation document on freshwater farm plans and fencing rules. “The pressure on the Government to weaken the protection of freshwater has been starting to show, with fencing rules being consulted on appearing weaker than they had been. It’s vital that Labour stands strong on freshwater reform to provide clean, safe water and protect the health of the environment for everyone,” says Choose Clean Water spokesperson Marnie Prickett. “If the Government gives in to the loud

Environmental groups team up to call for stricter water nitrate limit

Forest & Bird freshwater advocate Annabeth Cohen said all New Zealanders wanted to see their local rivers flourishing with life, “full of native fish and insects, and surrounded by bush and birdsong”. “We urge the Government to accept the scientific consensus that ecosystem health is not possible if nitrate pollution in waterways exceeds 1 milligram per litre. “This is a conservative standard of freshwater quality, despite what the agri-industry would have New Zealand believe.” RNZ Environment Minister David Parker told Morning Report there are no plans to immediately reduce the New Zealand standard for nitrates in drinking water . (First published February 23, 2021) Marnie Prickett, of Choose Clean Water, said the groups were united in backing the science, which was clear and robust.

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