This publication provides a case study that reflects researchers’ observations and interviews with participants of New Zealand’s first national attempt at collaborative governance in the complex and frequently contested area of freshwater management.
The Land and Water Forum’s deliberative-based approach provides useful lessons for those involved in other areas of policy development and resource management. The success of this model suggests other opportunities for adopting collaborative governance should be contemplated.
This publication provides a case study that reflects researchers’ observations and interviews with participants of New Zealand’s first national attempt at collaborative governance in the complex and frequently contested area of freshwater management.
The Land and Water Forum’s deliberative-based approach provides useful lessons for those involved in other areas of policy development and resource management. The success of this model suggests other opportunities for adopting collaborative governance should be contemplated.