cover of episode The Current State of New Zealand's Freshwater | Episode 1

The Current State of New Zealand's Freshwater | Episode 1

2021/7/6
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New Zealand's freshwater quality is generally low, with significant degradation in agricultural streams, especially in areas with dairy farming. Nitrate levels are increasing, posing a major issue.

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Hosted by Farmers Weekly editor Bryan Gibson, Wai is a six-part series that explores the possible implications and impacts of Te Mana o Te Wai, the Essential Freshwater programme. In this episode, freshwater ecologist Professor Russell Death and Our Land and Water science challenge leader Dr Rich McDowell explain the current state of freshwater in New Zealand. Is it as bad as it's made out to be?