National objectives framework: process

The National Objectives Framework in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 sets out the process for regional councils, with communities and tangata whenua, to manage freshwater in their region.

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Factsheets: national objectives process
Guidance and reports: national objectives process
Webinar: translating the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management and putting it into action
Webinar: National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management - vision setting and value identification
Webinar: national objectives framework

Factsheets: national objectives process

Guidance and reports: national objectives process

Webinar: translating the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management and putting it into action

Overview of the new NPS-FM and key changes from the 2017 NPS. Step through key changes - values, attributes, limits and action plans. An overview of the new Freshwater Planning Process.

Webinar: National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management - vision setting and value identification

Overview of these parts of the NPS-FM and explanations of Te Mana o te Wai and vision setting compulsory values - mahinga kai, threatened species and ecosystem health.

Webinar: national objectives framework

Overview of the key steps required for the National Objectives Framework with a focus on flows and attribute identification including nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment.