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Essential Freshwater policies and regulations: implementation guidance
The Essential Freshwater reforms were introduced by the Government in 2020.
The Essential Freshwater reforms were introduced by the Government in 2020.
Te Mana o Te Wai is the life-supporting capacity of freshwater. It is at the centre of our freshwater decision-making.
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