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Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Carolyne Latham gives an update from the zone, including some new projects in the works.
Alongside the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee, we are supporting three new projects in the district and a set of environmental awards.
Our Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee will continue its support of the Community Native Nursery, with help from local Waitaki students.
Our Youth Rōpū travelled to Wellington to connect with other youth councils and hear from some parliamentary ministers.
A Next Generation Farming project, supported by us, has helped a Cust farmer by reducing input costs and nitrogen fertiliser use.
We have released findings from faecal source testing undertaken at Lyttelton Bays/Whakaraupō and Akaroa/Whakaroa earlier this year.
Using synthetic fertilisers more efficiently can help protect water and the environment. Nitrogen limits apply to all grazed land.
Farmers have adopted good management practices when setting up winter grazing, to minimise the environmental risks.
A community hangi at Ōmarama was a chance for people to enjoy delicious kai and chat to local water zone committee members.