DairyNZ partners with iwi to restore waterways

Raukawa Charitable Trust representatives are working closely with DairyNZ to improve the health of the Pōkaiwhenua catchment. (Image: DairyNZ)

Tamara Poi-Ngawhika

Thu, 18 May 2023

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A new partnership between DairyNZ and iwi has hopes of improving land and waterways.The project has been touted as the first of its kind as local farmers, DairyNZ and iwi come together to deliver a programme in catchments across Waikato, Southland and South Canterbury. The districts were prioritised for restoration because monitoring showed higher concentrations of nitrogen and low ecosystem health scores.DairyNZ general manager for sustainable dairy David Burger said the project will be jointly run, bringing together western science and m...

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