Roadshow on water management coming to you!

A family-friendly roadshow around South Canterbury will give people the chance to have their say on future water management – including drinking water, recreation and water use on farms.

The Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora Water Zone Committee’s draft recommendations – the result of two years of meetings, scientific research and engagement with the community - were released for public consultation in December 2017. During January and February 2018, ten community roadshow events will be held around South Canterbury to give local people the chance to learn more about the recommendations, ask questions and give feedback. Fun activities will be provided for children.

Chair of the committee, John Talbot, said he was looking forward to hearing feedback from the community on the committee’s proposals to achieve environmental, cultural, social and economic benefits from the region’s water.

“We know the expectations we have for our water quality and quantity but now we’re looking at how we go about achieving these in a balanced way. We’ve made more than 100 recommendations focusing on drinking water, recreation, water use on farms, mahinga kai food gathering, cultural sites, waterway life and native plants.

“We would love people to come along to one of our roadshows and let us know what they think.”

Feedback from the roadshows will be considered by the Water Zone Committee before the recommendations are finalised and presented to Environment Canterbury in March.

Roadshow details
Geraldine – Tue 30 January, 3 - 5pm and 7-9pm, Waihi Lodge Function Room
Pleasant Point – Tue 13 February, 3 - 5pm and 7-9pm, Pleasant Point Rugby Clubrooms
Pareora – Wed 14 February, 3 - 5pm and 7-9pm, Southburn Hall
Fairlie – Tues 20 February, 3 - 5pm and 7-9pm, Fairlie Golf Club
Timaru – Wed 21 February, 3 - 5pm and 7-9pm, The Grosvenor

The Draft Zone Implementation Programme Addendum (ZIPA) is available at the OTOP web page at ecan.govt.nz/otopzipa or from Environment Canterbury offices or local libraries. Feedback can also be provided online here

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