National Water Conservation (Rakaia River) Order, 1988. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 1988 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland waters Water conservation zone Protection of habitats Management/conservation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Order enters into force 28 days after the date of its notification in the Gazette. Abstract This Order declares that the Rakaia River and its tributaries include and provide for an outstanding natural characteristic in the form of a braided river, an outstanding wildlife habitat above and below the Rakaia River Gorge, outstanding fisheries, and outstanding recreational, angling, and jet boating features. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Implements Water and Soil Conservation Act 1967. Legislation | New Zealand | 1968 (1985) Keyword: Protected area, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Water rights, Institution, Access-to-information, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water abstraction, Effluent waste water/discharge, Servitude, Court/tribunal, Waterworks, Pollution control, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX