Land and Water Forum and Government Response
The Land and Water Forum was established in 2009 to bring together a range of industry groups, electricity generators, environmental and recreational NGOs, iwi, scientists and other organisations with a stake in freshwater and land management to develop a common direction for freshwater management in New Zealand. It consists of a Small Group with representatives from 23 organisations which met on a monthly basis and reported to the Plenary which had a membership of 67 organisations. Active observers from local and central government also participate in the Small Group.
The Land and Water Forum have released a number of reports, which can be accessed at the links below:
- Fresh Start for Freshwater
- Second Report of the Land and Water Forum (May 2012)
- Third Report of the Land and Water Forum (November 2012).
- Fourth Report of the Land and Water Forum
The Forum continues to provide advice to Ministers on water policy.
For more information on the Land and Water Forum click here.
Last updated at 12:15PM on August 24, 2021