Information about the new resource management system
Water conservation orders (WCOs) are used to protect significant water bodies.
The WCO provisions in the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 are the same as the existing ones in the Resource Management Act 1991.
This fact sheet gives an overview of WCOs and explains the process for putting them in place. It also outlines the provisions for WCOs during the move to the new resource management system.
Information about the new resource management system
Water conservation orders (WCOs) are used to protect significant water bodies.
The WCO provisions in the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 are the same as the existing ones in the Resource Management Act 1991.
This fact sheet gives an overview of WCOs and explains the process for putting them in place. It also outlines the provisions for WCOs during the move to the new resource management system.