Environment Southland
Freshwater
The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.
Freshwater
The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.
Achieve hauroa – the health and resilience of water bodies – within a generation, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Aim to meet the NPS-FM requirements, which mandate setting limits for water quality and quantity to ensure the health of waterways.
Commit to the plan for discharging to water, water taking and rules such as building structures in or disturbing river beds.
Monitor and report pollution honestly and stop new farm activity or consents when hard catchment environmental limits are already exceeded.
Set strict nitrate limits of 1 mg/L for rivers and lakes to safeguard health, reduce colorectal cancer rates and protect native species.
Uphold Te Mana o Te Wai by refusing consents or water takes that harm river life, cultural values or long-term community health.
Promote sustainable land use to reduce runoff, protect wetlands, and keep waterways thriving.
Protect rivers and lakes so they remain clean, healthy, and safe for swimming, gathering kai, and recreation.
Safeguard water flows by managing resources fairly for communities, farmers, and the environment.
Achieve hauroa – the health and resilience of water bodies – within a generation, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Aim to meet the NPS-FM requirements, which mandate setting limits for water quality and quantity to ensure the health of waterways.
Commit to the plan for discharging to water, water taking and rules such as building structures in or disturbing river beds.
Monitor and report pollution honestly and stop new farm activity or consents when hard catchment environmental limits are already exceeded.
Set strict nitrate limits of 1 mg/L for rivers and lakes to safeguard health, reduce colorectal cancer rates and protect native species.
Uphold Te Mana o Te Wai by refusing consents or water takes that harm river life, cultural values or long-term community health.
Promote sustainable land use to reduce runoff, protect wetlands, and keep waterways thriving.
Protect rivers and lakes so they remain clean, healthy, and safe for swimming, gathering kai, and recreation.
Safeguard water flows by managing resources fairly for communities, farmers, and the environment.
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