Wai/water is essential for life. The principles of ki uta ki tai which describes its journey from the mountains to the sea.
Land and water, and the plants and animals they support, are taonga to Ngāi Tahu. Our waterways form a complex, interconnected environment that must be protected and sustainably managed.
We need healthy water and resilient waterways to support ourselves and the health of future generations.
Current issues and challenges facing our region
A number of factors affect the quantity and quality of water across rural, urban and natural environments. The way we have used and developed land over time has put pressure on fresh and coastal water resources.
Weeds and pest animals, water use, land development, river control works and encroachment, climate change and damage from recreational use have all led to a measurable decline in the quality, quantity and ecological health of lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal areas in our region.
Many activities that affect water also generate greenhouse gases and climate change has major impacts on water in our region. This means there is an opportunity to improve outcomes for water/wai and climate resilience at the same time.
To hear more about water issues watch these videos
Wai/water is essential for life. The principles of ki uta ki tai which describes its journey from the mountains to the sea.
Land and water, and the plants and animals they support, are taonga to Ngāi Tahu. Our waterways form a complex, interconnected environment that must be protected and sustainably managed.
We need healthy water and resilient waterways to support ourselves and the health of future generations.
Current issues and challenges facing our region
A number of factors affect the quantity and quality of water across rural, urban and natural environments. The way we have used and developed land over time has put pressure on fresh and coastal water resources.
Weeds and pest animals, water use, land development, river control works and encroachment, climate change and damage from recreational use have all led to a measurable decline in the quality, quantity and ecological health of lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal areas in our region.
Many activities that affect water also generate greenhouse gases and climate change has major impacts on water in our region. This means there is an opportunity to improve outcomes for water/wai and climate resilience at the same time.
To hear more about water issues watch these videos
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