This part of the law aims to help control the bad effects that farming can have on freshwater and the living things in freshwater. It does this by using certified freshwater farm plans in certain areas of New Zealand. These areas could be specific districts, regions, or parts of the country.
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217: Effect of water conservation order, or
“A water conservation order sets rules for how water can be used and protected in a specific area.”
217B: Interpretation, or
“This section explains the meaning of important words and phrases used in the rules about farm plans for protecting water.”
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 certified freshwater farm plans.
