Water Infrastructure Issues
Power plans stay on track
The Timaru Herald
20 January 2012
20 January 2012
Meridian Energy says it is on track with its other big South Island projects, after pulling out of Project Hayes.
Yesterday's decision from Meridian to withdraw its appeal and pull out of Project Hayes spells the end for the proposed 176-turbine, 633-megawatt project, which would have cost more thaMore>
Wine heavyweights oppose $42m water scheme
Radio New Zealand
13 January 2012
13 January 2012
Two of Nelson's leading winemakers are challenging the proposed funding of a planned $42 million water storage scheme for the Waimea Plains.More>
Exploratory work underway on proposed irrigation scheme
Radio New Zealand
20 December 2011
20 December 2011
The Wairarapa Water Use Project group has engaged consultants to carry out exploratory work on a proposed large-scale irrigation project for drought-prone areas of the region.More>
Fonterra makes waterway fencing compulsory
Radio New Zealand
1 December 2011
1 December 2011
Fonterra is making it compulsory for farmers supplying it with milk to fence off waterways.More>
29-Nov 2011 Land & Water Symposium Reveals Strategy
Hawke's Bay Regional Council
29 November 2011
29 November 2011
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will be holding a Regional Land and Water Symposium tomorrow, Wednesday 30 November.
The symposium will introduce the new Land and Water Management Strategy which developed out of the regional water symposium the Regional Council held in November last year.More>
Waikato Regional Council acts on water review
Radio New Zealand
25 November 2011
25 November 2011
The Waikato Regional Council has acted on criticisms made by the Auditor General in a review of fresh water management.More>
Mackenzie waterways saved from cubicle cow farmers
National Business Review
24 November 2011
24 November 2011
Would-be cubicle cow dairy farmers have been denied water consents.
The overriding concern of the independent commissioner panel was the likelihood of significant pollution fouling the relatively pristine waterways of the southern lakes and rivers.More>
Further step towards Regional Council Investment Company
Hawke's Bay Regional Council
24 November 2011
24 November 2011
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has taken another step towards the establishment of its new investment company with plans underway for a staged approach for governance.More>
Regional council call for more co-operation from farmers
Radio New Zealand
17 November 2011
17 November 2011
The relationship between regional councils and farmers has been labelled fractious and outdated.More>
Consumption-based water charge planned
Waikato Times
16 November 2011
16 November 2011
Waikato District ratepayers will have their chance to have a say on changes to the district's rates structure, including possibly charging for water use.More>
Donkers is new Irrigation NZ chairman
The Ashburton Guardian
10 November 2011
10 November 2011
Geraldine-based farm consultant John Donkers is the new chairman of Irrigation NZ.
Mr Donkers was elected to the head of the national irrigation body at its recent annual general meeting.More>
Water management focus of Rotorua conference
Radio New Zealand
9 November 2011
9 November 2011
An audience of 1000 will hear how New Zealand's plentiful water supply gives it a strong advantage in a world where it's getting harder to meet the demand for food.More>
Federated Farmers launches election manifesto
3 News
2 November 2011
2 November 2011
Federated Farmers has launched its own election manifesto, calling on the next government to invest in infrastructure, water storage, and slamming agriculture's inclusion in the Emissions Trading Scheme.More>
Government's plans for economy leave businesses cold
New Zealand Herald
1 November 2011
1 November 2011
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Barely more than a third of businesses responding to a Deloitte-Business New Zealand election survey believe the Government has a plan to raise the country's economic performance.More>
Election 2011 issue: Asset sales
3 News
12 October 2011
12 October 2011
Asset sales have been a controversial issue since National announced in January that four of New Zealands biggest power companies will be sold off if the party returns to power in...More>
Second Pacific area faces water shortage
New Zealand Herald
4 October 2011
4 October 2011
Expand A second Pacific community is in urgent need of water and seeking help from abroad. Tokelau, a New Zealand-administered territory with a population of 1400, has declared a state of emergency after authorities warned it would run out of water within...More>
Bill for better water $50m
The Timaru Herald
28 August 2011
28 August 2011
Timaru District ratepayers will face a bill of upwards of $50 million to upgrade the water supplies in the Geraldine and wider Temuka area. The latest bill joins a list of other expensive projects on the council's books, including the...More>
Locals key to setting NPS water targets
The Northern Advocate
12 August 2011
12 August 2011
Last month the Government released the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Freshwater. Federated Farmers looks at what it means. The National Policy Statement sets up a clear expectation that local people, supported by excellent information, must take a lead in establishing limits and targets for their own..More>
Locals key to setting NPS water targets
Wairarapa Times Age
11 August 2011
11 August 2011
Last month the Government released the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Freshwater. Federated Farmers looks at what it means. The National Policy Statement sets up a clear expectation that local people, supported by excellent information, must take a lead in establishing limits and targets for their own..More>
Locals key to setting NPS water targets
Star Canterbury
11 August 2011
11 August 2011
Last month the Government released the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Freshwater. Federated Farmers looks at what it means. The National Policy Statement sets up a clear expectation that local people, supported by excellent information, must take a lead in establishing limits and targets for their own..More>
Locals key to setting NPS water targets
Wanganui Chronicle
11 August 2011
11 August 2011
Last month the Government released the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Freshwater. Federated Farmers looks at what it means. The National Policy Statement sets up a clear expectation that local people, supported by excellent information, must take a lead in establishing limits and targets for their own..More>
Locals key to setting NPS water targets
Bay of Plenty Times
11 August 2011
11 August 2011
Last month the Government released the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Freshwater. Federated Farmers looks at what it means. The National Policy Statement sets up a clear expectation that local people, supported by excellent information, must take a lead in establishing limits and targets for their own..More>
Problems looming over water meter installation
The Timaru Herald
20 July 2011
20 July 2011
Fewer than half of Canterbury's irrigators have installed water meters on their property less than sixteen months out from when new water-take regulations come into...More>
Big upgrade for city sewerage network
The Northern Advocate
27 June 2011
27 June 2011
Whangarei District Council is spending more than $13 million upgrading its city sewerage system over the next 18 months to reduce the risk of sewage spills into Whangarei...More>