Policies

Reduce industrial dairying across Canterbury.

Set strict limits on what can be discharged onto land and into rivers, based on public health recommendations rather than agricultural ones.

Reduce the amount of water that is taken for irrigation projects, and reduce the water allocations given out through consents.

Enhance minimum flows and reduce nutrient inputs to improve swimmability and biodiversity outcomes.

Increase the uptake of regenerative agricultural practices to reduce irrigation demand and decrease synthetic fertiliser application.

Increase urban community uptake of solutions such as copper-free brake pads and raingardens to reduce urban river pollution.

Engage more people to get involved in solutions around freshwater issues then activate that by putting boots on the ground to do the work.

Fund, install and support sediment traps, bioreactors, wetlands, etc, to improve water quality and biodiversity across the region.

Bridge the divide between farmers and the greater community to ensure all the stakeholders can be involved and engaged throughout processes.

Ensure strong and workable rules and incentives around land use to decrease the the level of nitrogen and phosphorus reaching waterways.

Provide good information and financial support to enable farmers and land managers to make changes to their farming practices.

Lobby government to require the use of non-copper brake pads nationally. Support urban communities to keep contaminants out of storm water.