Wade, don't swim in NZ government's new freshwater policy

Wade, don't swim in NZ government's new freshwater policy
By Pattrick Smellie July 3 (BusinessDesk) - More than decade of false starts and collaborative process by both Labour and National-led governments has concluded with government decisions on a new national policy governing  freshwater resources, with some wins for the environment, but an acceptance there are water bodies that will not be fit to swim in for many years. Despite a deluge of public submissions seeking "swimmability" as a bottom line for freshwater bodies in New Zealand, Environment Minister Amy Adams ultimately opted for a bas...