Canterbury Water Management Strategy
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The Canterbury Water Management Strategy is being developed in Canterbury, New Zealand
to address water related issues in the region.
It was initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
, Ministry for the Environment and Environment Canterbury after a drought in 1998. Leadership for the strategy is from the Canterbury Mayoral Forum.
The outcome of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy was given as the reason for the Hurunui Water Project to defer resource consent
hearings for a year for water takes of the Hurunui River
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Canterbury, New Zealand
The New Zealand region of Canterbury is mainly composed of the Canterbury Plains and the surrounding mountains. Its main city, Christchurch, hosts the main office of the Christchurch City Council, the Canterbury Regional Council - called Environment Canterbury - and the University of Canterbury.-...
to address water related issues in the region.
It was initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (New Zealand)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is the state sector organisation of New Zealand which deals with matters relating to agriculture, forestry and biosecurity...
, Ministry for the Environment and Environment Canterbury after a drought in 1998. Leadership for the strategy is from the Canterbury Mayoral Forum.
The outcome of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy was given as the reason for the Hurunui Water Project to defer resource consent
Resource consent
A resource consent is the authorisation given to certain activities or uses of natural and physical resources required under the New Zealand Resource Management Act . Some activities may either be specifically authorised by the RMA or be permitted activities authorised by rules in plans...
hearings for a year for water takes of the Hurunui River
Hurunui River
The Hurunui River is the fourth largest of the four principal rivers in north Canterbury, New Zealand, with a catchment area of 2,670 square kilometres. The river flows from the eastern side of the Southern Alps, to the Pacific Ocean....
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See also
- Water pollution in the Canterbury RegionWater pollution in the Canterbury RegionWater pollution in Canterbury in New Zealand has become a notable environmental issue due in a large part to the burgeoning dairy industry....
- Water in New ZealandWater in New ZealandWater is relatively abundant in New Zealand due to the temperate climate and maritime weather patterns. In recent years water pollution and draw-down of aquifers have become important environmental issues.-Lakes:...
- Environment of New ZealandEnvironment of New ZealandThe environment of New Zealand is characterised by unique flora and fauna and a variety of landforms contained within a small island nation...
External links
- Canterbury Water Management Strategy
- Environment Canterbury - What is the Canterbury Water Management Strategy?