Resource Management Act: RMA Link: Topics: Details

The RMAlink project aims to make community participation in all Resource Management Act processes more straightforward and less time-consuming. More effective participation from those with a concern for the environment will contribute towards improving environmental outcomes nationwide.

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Wellington Community Network
Subject Fresh Water

Text Water Allocation
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References

Lincoln Environmental (2000) Information on Water Allocation in New Zealand. Report no 4375/1, April 2000.
Available at www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water
190 page report on allocation of ground and surface water. Includes information gathered from staff of several regional councils. Discusses establishing environmental bottom lines, options for dealing with resources already over-allocated, research needs and other topics

Lincoln Environmental (2001) Water Allocation ? A Strategic Overview. NIWA Report no. 4455/1 May 2001. Authors C. Robb, S. Harris, T. Snelder. Available on MFE website www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water

NIWA (2001) Application of the River Ecosystem Management Framework to Water Allocation Management. NIWA Client Report CHC01/24 MFE 01501 March 2001
Authors Snelder, T., Mason C., Robb C, Woods, R.
Available on MFE website www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water

Web-Based Resources

Site: www.qualityplanning.org.nz
Resources: See ?Planning for Water Allocation? under ?Guidance on Planning Topics?. Section contains guidance notes, references, examples of plans that reflect best practice.

Site: www.cffc.orcon.net.nz/waterrights
Resources: Site of the Water Rights Trust. The web-page outlines this stakeholder organisation?s response to environmental problems caused by an inadequate water allocation regime in Canterbury.

 

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