2016 State of the Nation's Environment Address - Nick Smith

The 2016 Lincoln University State of the Nation's Environment Address.

The Hon. Dr Nick Smith, Minister of the Environment, addressed the annual State of the Nation's Environment with particular emphasis on freshwater in New Zealand.

The Minister discussed freshwater issues following the public consultation in the ‘Next Steps’ document, including identifying swimming areas and improving swimming water quality, the proposed stock exclusion regulations and good management practice for farming and other land use.

 

2016 Video

2016 Poster