Freshwater Regulations
These factsheets provide an outline of the new freshwater management regulations. Please note that more comprehensive information can be found on the MfE website. In some cases, the proposed Marlborough Environment Plan is undergoing appeals which may impact the rules outlined below. Contact one of the team if you have questions.
Intensive Winter Grazing
Stock Exclusion Regulations
Synthetic Nitrogen Fertiliser
Feedlots and Other Stockholding Areas
Agricultural Intensification
Culvert Installation
To notify council of new structures in a riverbed, work in wetlands or for intensive winter grazing, please fill out the form found by clicking the NES-F Forms link below
NES-F Forms
Ground Rules for Farmers and Growers
Legislation for farmers and growers
Niwa
Ministry for the Environment
General national environmental standards for freshwater (NES-F)
If the requirements in the new regulations cannot be met, a resource consent may be needed.
Find out more on our website about resource consents or get in touch with the duty planner.
