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Freshwater management policy and standards

In 2020 the Government introduced the Essential Freshwater Package. The new rules aim to restore and protect the health of our waterways.

Some regulations are in force now and others will be phased in over several years to give regional councils enough time to implement them.

See Ministry for the Environment for more information about the changes and how it may affect you.

We have also developed Auckland's Water Strategy. This strategy will help us coordinate and resource the Essential Freshwater Package in the Auckland region.

National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM)

Learn about the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management - a Government policy giving local authorities direction on how to manage freshwater resources.

Managing natural wetlands

Find out about regulations for works around natural wetlands on your farm.

Works in and around rivers and streams

The Government has introduced new regulations to protect rivers and streams.

Reporting water use on rural properties

Find out about new rural water data reporting rules.

Freshwater Farm Plans

Find out about the new freshwater planning requirements for farms.

Freshwater stock exclusion regulations

Find out how recent changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan are designed to protect and regulate freshwater in Auckland and New Zealand.

Using synthetic nitrogen fertilisers

There are limits on how much synthetic nitrogen fertiliser you can use.

Feedlots and stockholding areas

Find out about Government's new regulations for feedlots and stockholding areas.

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