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Water Policy and Regulatory Reform in New Zealand

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  • R. M. Fisher
  • S. Russell

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New Zealand faces unusual water challenges. The country relies heavily upon agricultural exports. This has resulted in the adoption of a permissive, devolved system of water management. However, the intensification of land use has resulted in significant water degradation, and stretched the capacity of local government to address competing water needs. Water resource management has largely been devolved to local government with limited national policy guidance creating further tensions. This paper summarizes recent water policy and reform in New Zealand, and discusses how central government is attempting to reinvigorate national guidance for future water management.

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  • R. M. Fisher & S. Russell, 2011. "Water Policy and Regulatory Reform in New Zealand," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(02), pages 387-400.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:27:y:2011:i:02:p:387-400
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2011.571533
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