This document marks an important milestone. It contains the Government’s proposals for the most comprehensive and positive reform of our freshwater management system for a generation.
This paper sets out the Government’s approach to reforming New Zealand’s freshwater management system. The approach is based on extensive discussions and engagement with stakeholders.
More information about the reforms can be found on our Freshwater reform web page.
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Freshwater reform 2013 and beyond
March 2013
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