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National Policy Statement on Freshwater released
National Policy Statement on Freshwater released
"100% pure in twenty years time is not an especially compelling brand proposition for New Zealand" said Gary Taylor, Chairman of the Environmental Defence Society.
Mr Taylor was responding to the release of the Board of Inquiry's report on the Proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (now available on the Ministry for the Environment's website).
"As a submitter to the Board of Inquiry we can see some real merit in the policies and objectives the Board of Inquiry has proposed" said Gary Taylor.
"However, setting a target date for achievement of improved freshwater quality of 2030 is far too long.
"On the other hand the Board of Inquiry has done a good job in identifying the values of freshwater and setting out some proposed national goals.
"The Minister for the Environment has referred the Board of Inquiry's report to the Land and Water Forum which can be expected to give it careful consideration', Mr Taylor concluded.
ENDS
Environmental Defence Society
EDS speaks for the environment. It has influence.
Since 1971, EDS has been driving environmental protection in Aotearoa New Zealand
through law and policy change. That's why it's one of this country's most influential non-
profit organisations when it comes to achieving better environmental outcomes.
EDS has expertise in key disciplines including law, planning, landscape and science. It
operates as a policy think-tank, a litigation advocate, and a collaborator – bringing together
the private and public sectors for constructive engagement.
EDS runs conferences and seminars on topical issues, including an annual Environmental
Summit and the Climate Change and Business Conference.
EDS is a registered charity and donations to it are tax-deductible.
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