Caring for our water

Our freshwater resources are precious – we can all play a part in protecting them for current and future generations.

Essential Freshwater

New rules and policy that aim to restore and protect the health of New Zealand waterways.

Our role - caring for our water

We’re investing more than ever before in looking after water.

Working with Māori, communities and stakeholders to put the health and well-being of waterbodies first.

What are we doing?

Our key actions for improving the health, resilience and reliability of our water supplies.

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