MfE NPS Freshwater to come into effect 3rd September 2020 - update

This Freshwater NPS applies to the management of fresh water through a framework that considers and recognises Te Mana o te Wai as an integral part of freshwater management. It directs the content that regional councils, in consultation with their communities, must include in their regional plans. Regional plans tell resource users what is allowed in terms of things like water takes and discharges, and what will require a resource consent.  

Key requirements of the new Freshwater NPS 2020 can be found here:

https://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/national-policy-statement/about-nps