Water New Zealand opposes the government's plan to remove Te Mana o te Wai's hierarchy, which prioritizes human health and water quality.

Water New Zealand opposes the government's plan to remove the need for resource consent applicants to follow Te Mana o te Wai's hierarchy, which protects water health and prioritises human health needs before other water uses. Removing this hierarchy could lead to further degradation of water quality, threatening the environment, communities' health, and the economy. Greenpeace Aotearoa criticizes the government for deprioritizing freshwater protection and favoring businesses' water pollution.

April 23, 2024
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