Useful information and documents
Here you can find useful information and documentation to help you with your good farming practice.
Land and Water Regional Plan
Understand rules that might affect my farm
Activities in and around braided riverbeds
This guidance aims to help provide some certainty on what is and what is not a ‘riverbed’ in Canterbury.
Funding for hill country erosion
Farmers in Hurunui and Kaikōura can now apply for funding for erosion control measures on their land.
Water measurement and backflow prevention
Find out what is required and how I can be more efficient with my water use.
Winter grazing
Rules and tips for better winter grazing.
Outdoor burning
Find out what is required and how I can manage the effects of air quality.
Agricultural chemicals
Safe disposal of agricultural chemicals.
Rural waste minimisation
A three year project to improve rural waste management practices across New Zealand.
Water user groups
Water take consent holders can share water during times of restriction if they are part of a water user group.