Te whakatinana i te Tauākī Kaupapahere ā-Motu mō te Whakahaere Wai Māori ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM) in Auckland

The NPSFM is a central government policy that gives local authorities direction on how freshwater should be managed in New Zealand. It is based on the concept of Te Mana o te Wai (ensuring the life-supporting capacity of freshwater).

National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management implementation timeline

Find out how and when we plan to implement National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM).

Te Mana o te Wai

Learn more about the concept of Te Mana o te Wai and how it is being used to underpin the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management.

Understanding Auckland's freshwater

Find out more about the state of Auckland's freshwater.

Working with mana whenua and communities

Find out more about how we are engaging mana whenua and communities on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management.

Freshwater Management Units, long-term visions and values

Find out more about our proposed Freshwater Management Units (FMU) and the long term vision and values within each FMU.

National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management outcomes, targets and action plans

Find out how we will set values, targets, and action plans for how to manage quality and stop degradation of freshwater bodies.

Specific requirements for local authorities under the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

Find out what specific requirements there are for Auckland as part of the National Protection Standards for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM).

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