Current water conservation order applications
Find out about current applications for water conservation orders and the waterbodies they apply to.
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The application is for the Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers in Hawkes Bay.
Applicants
- New Zealand Fish and Game Council
- Hawke’s Bay Fish and Game Council
- Ngati Hori Ki Kohupatiki
- Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of NZ
- Whitewater NZ and Jet Boating NZ.
Application status
The application for the water conservation order has been considered by the Special Tribunal and their recommendation was appealed to the Environment Court. The High Court has received an appeal against the Environment Court’s recommendation (released on 5 May 2023), with a hearing yet to be scheduled.
Find out more about the current status of this application, and download a copy of the Special Tribunal’s decision at Water Conservation Order: Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers [Environmental Protection Authority website].