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This technical working paper was prepared in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Water Programme of Action: Water Allocation and Use

1 Purpose

2 Outcome

3 Definitions

4 Water - An Essential Natural Resource

5 Allocation Issues: An Introduction

6 The Current Allocation and Use System

7 Specific Problems Identified in Current Water Allocation and Use Systems

8 A 'Good' Allocation Process

9 Maintaining the Status Quo: Future Implications

10 Potential Policy Response - The Allocation and Use 'Kete'

11 Policy Packages to Improve the Water Allocation and Use System

12 Conclusions

 

The interdepartmental working group involved in this project comprises of the following government departments:

  • Ministry for the Environment
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
  • Ministry of Economic Development
  • Department of Conservation
  • Te Puni Kokiri
  • The Treasury
  • Department of Internal Affairs
  • Wellington Regional Council as representative of regional councils.
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