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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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