Story: Water quality
Page 6 – External links and sources
More links and websites
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Agricultural impacts on land
This page on the Ministry for the Environment site links to information on riparian management, market gardens, dairying and organics.
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Microbiological water quality guidelines
These guidelines from the Ministry for the Environment are for marine and freshwater recreational areas.
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OECD Environment performance review of New Zealand (2007)
During 2005–6 the OECD reviewed New Zealand’s sustainable development and environmental management, including water and waste management.
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Recreational water quality – freshwater sites
The Ministry for the Environment monitored 271 freshwater sites over summer 2004–5.
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Sustainable water programme of action
This page outlines the government plan to maintain fresh water quality.
More suggestions and sources
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Roy, Bruce, and others. An illustrated guide to common weeds of New Zealand. Lincoln: New Zealand Plant Protection Society, 1998.
