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Resource Management Act 1991

Freshwater farm plans

217A: Purpose

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"Protecting freshwater and ecosystems from farming harm"

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The purpose of this part of the law is to control the bad effects of farming on freshwater and the ecosystems that rely on it. You can find this in the Resource Management Act 1991, which is a law that helps manage New Zealand's resources. This is done by using freshwater farm plans in certain areas of New Zealand.

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Part 9AFreshwater farm plans

217APurpose

  1. The purpose of this Part is to better control the adverse effects of farming on freshwater and freshwater ecosystems within specified districts, regions, or parts of New Zealand through the use of freshwater farm plans.

Notes
  • Section 217A: inserted, on , by section 64 of the Resource Management Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 30).
  • Section 217A: amended, on , by section 60 of the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 41).