Water is New Zealand’s most valuable natural resource. It is our greatest competitive advantage when it comes to our primary and tourism industries.
National has announced a Fresh Water Package that includes a National Policy Statement on Fresh Water Management that will require councils to set clear limits on water quality and minimum flows. To support councils and communities in water clean-ups we’ve created a $15 million contestable Clean Up Fund, taking our total clean up commitment to $265 million.
It also includes an Irrigation Acceleration Fund of $35 million over five years to help get irrigation projects underway. Looking forward, we will consider investing up to $400 million of equity in the construction of regional-scale irrigation schemes.
Our Fresh Water Package strikes a balance that will support a growing economy, while better caring for our rivers, lakes and aquifers.
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