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Canterbury Council ends nitrate emergency declaration

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 23
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What happened

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The Canterbury Regional Council voted to end the controversial nitrate emergency declaration. This declaration was put in place a year ago due to increasing nitrate levels in waterways and drinking water supplies. Councillors also voted on a recommendation that directed staff not to proceed with further investigation into funding mechanisms for treating private drinking water supplies for nitrate contamination.

From rnz.co.nz, odt.co.nz

Why it matters

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The original emergency notice of motion sought advice on the costs for private bore users and councils to treat nitrate pollution or find alternative sources, as well as options for nitrate polluters to contribute to removal costs. The decision to end the emergency and halt further funding investigations affects the ongoing financial management of water contamination in the region.

From rnz.co.nz, odt.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Todd McClayCalled the nitrate emergency declaration 'gimmicky'

How it developed

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  1. Greenpeace criticized Environment Canterbury's handling of the nitrate emergency, which is currently under review by councillors.Sub-event
  2. Councillors debate ending nitrate emergency; Todd McClay calls declaration 'gimmicky'.1 source

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The entities involved

  • Todd McClay

    New Zealand politician (born 1968)

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