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- Title
Managing the Adverse Effects of Intensive Farming on Waterways in New Zealand -- Regional Approaches to the Management of Non-point Source Pollution.
- Authors
Bollen, Connie
- Abstract
New Zealand is a nation reliant on the agricultural industry. A decade of intensification in the dairy sector has led to scrutiny of the adverse environmental impacts farming practices have on freshwater ways throughout the country. The excess nutrients discharged onto land which reach waterways are of notable concern. This article provides an overview of the current methods and measures for freshwater management in New Zealand's largest industry. It examines the interaction of national guidance from central government, industry initiatives and the role regional councils play in reducing pollution. Particular focus is given to New Zealand's two largest dairy regions, Waikato and Canterbury. All the efforts made in this area need to reflect the "common interests" of ensuring fresh water is wisely managed.
- Subjects
NEW Zealand; AGRICULTURAL intensification &; the environment; WATERWAYS; ENVIRONMENTAL law; FRESH water laws; POLLUTION prevention laws; LAW
- Publication
New Zealand Journal of Environmental Law, 2015, Vol 19, p207
- ISSN
1174-1538
- Publication type
Article