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Govt beats around the bush on nitrates in ground water

New study linking nitrates levels to low birth weight and injury should move the dial.

Dita De Boni Wed, 26 May 2021

In the past week, New Zealanders have been alerted to a new, horrific outcome of having too much nitrate in water: premature births, cerebral palsy, eyesight and hearing loss, and psychiatric disorders.

In the same week: news that Environment Canterbury (Ecan) had consented a 350ha increase in

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Dita De Boni Wed, 26 May 2021
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