Water Policy
Missing history in bottling bonanza reports
A new plan for New Zealand's biggest ever water-bottling plant could revive struggling Bay Of Plenty towns, according to reports in the media this past week. But a few facts were missing from the… Audio
Māori react to Labour's water policy
Māori have welcomed Labour's pledge to impose royalties on the commercial use of water and use the money to resolve water claims before the Waitangi Tribunal. Māori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi… Audio
Labour's irrigation charge about 1c per 1000L - David Parker
Under Labour's water policy, the cost to the economy would be less than $500 million, Labour environmental spokesperson David Parker tells us Audio
Horticulture industry reacts to Labour's water royalty plan
The Labour Party will face stern questioning from the horticulture industry about its proposal to put a royalty charge on water. Other industries targeted by Labour's policy on water are also lining… Audio