Land & Water Forum report a first step

Land & Water Forum report a first step

BusinessNZ says the report released today by the Land & Water Forum is a first step towards an improved water management system for New Zealand.

But Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says much more work is needed to get a workable framework for water use.

“Water allocation and quality are crucial issues for the future of the New Zealand economy, and the country needs certainty about how these will be managed.

“Businesses dependent on water need security around usage rights and rules as uncertainty around these discourages investment.

“The ability to trade those rights is also needed to ensure that water moves to its most highly valued uses.

“Now the Forum has identified some of the key issues, work needs to begin on setting up a lasting framework that caters to the needs of all water users.

“Business will be looking for a clear direction from the Minister on how the issues can be addressed in an open and transparent way.”

Contact Phil O’Reilly 04 4966552 or Stephanie Moakes 04 4966554

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

22 Sep, 2010
| Media Releases

Related News

BusinessNZ supports fast-track Bill

Apr 9, 2024 |

BusinessNZ welcomes the introduction of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill and its referral to the Environment Select Committee for public submissions, but says resourcing of the expert panel is critical to achieving its objective. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says...

Transport for the long-term

Mar 5, 2024 |

The Government’s policy statement on transport indicates a long-term vision, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard said the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport showed a sound approach to funding and appropriate long-term...

Better approach to business payments needed

Feb 22, 2024 |

BusinessNZ supports the repealing of the Business Payment Practices Act. “BusinessNZ is instead working with its large business group to develop a voluntary code to ensure small businesses are paid on a timely basis,” BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said. Mr Hope...

NZ Economy: Turning the page

Dec 11, 2023 |

The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows business confidence is increasing, but New Zealand’s economic growth is still expected to be relatively low over the forecast period out to December 2025.

ENTERPRISES WORRIED ABOUT COST OF DOING BUSINESS

Sep 22, 2023 |

The high cost of doing business is the stand-out issue for New Zealand businesses, according to the results of the Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Survey released today. 93 percent of respondents said changes made by the Government had increased their cost of...