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The Land and Water Forum has been engaged by the Government to progress the next stage of policy work on setting limits on water quality, quantity and allocation, Environment Minister Nick Smith and Agriculture Minister David Carter announced today.

  • Nick Smith
  • David Carter
  • Agriculture
  • Environment

New Zealand needs to consider how it leverages off its clean green brand in global markets and how new technologies can be developed to reduce environmental impacts, Environment Minister Nick Smith and Acting Minister for Economic Development David Carter say.

The Ministers today launched the Advisory Group on Green Growth's discussion paper in Wellington. The eight-member Advisory Group was announced by the Government in January to ensure the Government receives the best advice on green growth initiatives.

  • Nick Smith
  • David Carter
  • Economic Development
  • Environment

The Government has agreed to a forward work programme on water reform that will involve the Land and Water Forum, iwi and ongoing analysis by officials, Environment Minister Nick Smith, Agriculture Minister David Carter and Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples say.

  • Nick Smith
  • David Carter
  • Pita Sharples
  • Agriculture
  • Environment
  • Maori Affairs
  • Budget 2011

Environment Minister Nick Smith and Agriculture Minister David Carter today announced the Government's fresh water policy package saying improved water management is needed to grow the economy while better caring for our rivers, lakes and aquifers.

“This balanced package is about getting the right rules and funding in place to support irrigation development and economic growth, while ensuring protection of the environment,” the Ministers said.

  • Nick Smith
  • David Carter
  • Agriculture
  • Environment
  • Budget 2011

  • Nick Smith
  • David Carter
  • Agriculture
  • Environment
  • Budget 2011