Opinion
KEY POINTS:
- How should NZ's lakes and rivers be managed?
Fish & Game NZ says the Government's freshwater reform package will wreck legislation protecting New Zealand's rivers and lakes.
"This Government is trying to dupe the public by saying it is 'improving' the Water Conservation Order process, when in reality its plans will render WCOs useless as a tool to protect rivers from a greedy few for increased irrigation and intensive farming," says Fish & Game chief executive Bryce Johnson.
"Make no mistake - this is all about escalating the public water grab for private industry."
Environment Minister Amy Adams says proposed reforms should get people away from using courts to solve disputes.
