Trial bike tracks and ATV area closed in regional parks
Trial bike tracks on the south bank of the Waimakariri River Regional Park and the ATV area on Haul Road are closed due to fire risk. Trial bike tracks on Kaiapoi Island remain open.
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Essential Freshwater package

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Here is our summary and advice on the Government's Essential Freshwater package and Te Mana o te Wai, plus frequently asked questions, which we're regularly reviewing and updating. We're also producing a series of documents for consent applicants and their advisers.

Essential Freshwater package – our advice

We've started the process of reviewing the Government’s Essential Freshwater package. Here's our summary and advice.

Te Mana o te Wai and resource consents – our initial advice

Our advice on Te Mana o te Wai and resource consents.

Essential Freshwater package and Canterbury rules – FAQs

Frequently updated Q&As on the Essential Freshwater package, Te Mana o te Wai, and farming-specific queries.

Technical documents for consent applicants

Downloadable PDFs that have been prepared for consent applicants and their advisers.

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