• Environment
• Freshwater
• Next steps for our freshwater
• Southern Hill Country FMU

Council is seeking the views of the community and tangata whenua on the six FMUs as this feedback will guide targets, limits and rules in the new Natural Resources Plan to ensure freshwater is managed effectively for the whole community. The Council sought community feedback on the Southern Hill Country FMU as part of its Next Steps for Our Freshwater community conversation from September to October 2023 and produced a consultation document which contained options informed by feedback gathered from

• Environment
• Freshwater
• Next steps for our freshwater
• Coastal Terraces FMU

managing freshwater. The Council is seeking the views of the community and tangata whenua on the six FMUs as this feedback will guide targets, limits and rules in the new Natural Resources Plan to ensure freshwater is managed effectively for the whole community. The Council sought community feedback on the Coastal Terraces FMU as part of its Next Steps for Our Freshwater community conversation from September to October 2023 and produced a consultation document which contained options informed by

• Environment
• Freshwater
• Next steps for our freshwater
• Pātea Catchment FMU

views of the community and tangata whenua on the six FMUs as this feedback will guide targets, limits and rules in the new Natural Resources Plan to ensure freshwater is managed effectively for the whole community. The Council sought community feedback on the Pātea Catchment FMU as part of its Next Steps for Our Freshwater community conversation from September to October 2023 and produced a consultation document which contained options informed by feedback gathered from earlier conversations with

• Environment
• Freshwater
• Next steps for our freshwater
• Northern Hill Country FMU

feedback will guide targets, limits and rules in the new Natural Resources Plan to ensure freshwater is managed effectively for the whole community. The Council sought community feedback on the Northern Hill Country FMU as part of its Next Steps for Our Freshwater community conversation from September to October 2023 and produced a consultation document which contained options informed by feedback gathered from earlier conversations with iwi and the community. This document is below and provides a

• Environment
• Freshwater
• Next steps for our freshwater
• Volcanic Ring Plain FMU

rules in the new Natural Resources Plan to ensure freshwater is managed effectively for the whole community. The Council sought community feedback on the Volcanic Ring Plain FMU as part of its Next Steps for Our Freshwater community conversation from September to October 2023 and produced a consultation document which contained options informed by feedback gathered from earlier conversations with iwi and the community. This document is below and provides a wealth of background information about the

• Environment
• Working together
• Farm & property plans
• Hill Country Erosion Funding (STRESS)

in our waterways and marine environment. Who can apply?Hill country farmers can apply for Council funding to undertake soil conservation projects that meet project and funding criteria. To be eligible, farmers need to have a Council farm plan in place on their property. Once the agreed plan is developed, the farmer is eligible to apply for funding assistance to implement works that qualify. To request a Council farm plan or to apply for funding, fill out our contact form here and we will get back

• Environment
• Land & farm hub
• Farm plans
• Hill Country Erosion Funding (STRESS)

in our waterways and marine environment. Who can apply?Hill country farmers can apply for Council funding to undertake soil conservation projects that meet project and funding criteria. To be eligible, farmers need to have a Council farm plan in place on their property. Once the agreed plan is developed, the farmer is eligible to apply for funding assistance to implement works that qualify. To request a Council farm plan or to apply for funding, fill out our contact form here and we will get back

• Environment
• Freshwater
• Next steps for our freshwater
• Waitara Catchment FMU

for these areas. These areas have been identified as having water bodies of an appropriate scale for understanding and managing freshwater. The Council is seeking the views of the community and tangata whenua on the six FMUs as this feedback will guide targets, limits and rules in the new Natural Resources Plan to ensure freshwater is managed effectively for the whole community. The Council sought community feedback on the Waitara Catchment FMU as part of its Next Steps for Our Freshwater