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Water Conservation (Mohaka River) Order, 2004.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Water conservation zone Authorization/permit
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 its publication in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Order declares that the waters described in clause 5 are to be protected because of their outstanding characteristics and features. No water permit may be granted to dam the waters that may affect the level of the waters described in clause 5. Water permits may be granted for the removal of gravel, for the construction, maintenance, or protection of necessary public utilities, or for soil conservation or river protection (clause 7).

Full text
English
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References - Legislation

Implements

Resource Management Act 1991 (No. 69 of 1991).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1991 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Water conservation zone, Inland waters, Land-use planning, Authorization/permit, Surface water, Groundwater, EIA, Protection of environment, Climate change, Sustainable use, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Freshwater resources management, Thermal and medicinal waters, Waterworks, Pollution control, Sustainable development, Water abstraction, Fertilizers/nutrients, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Traditional rights/customary rights, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX