Smith’s swimmable rivers scheme burning holes in farmers’ wallets
A plan to offer farmers a financial incentive to keep stock out of waterways was sidelined in favour of regulation.
Farmers are concerned about the mounting costs of the government’s environmental regulations.
Yesterday the government revealed its $2 billion plan to make 90% of New Zealand rivers and lakes “swimmable” by 2040.
Part of the plan requires livestock to be fenced away from waterways and applies
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Jason Walls
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Smith’s swimmable rivers scheme burning holes in farmers’ wallets
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