Manawatu River
As a Government we are serious about balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability carefully.
We have had a real focus on improving the quality of our rivers and lakes.
This is why the Government has injected $5.2 million into restoring the health and overall quality of the Manawatu River.
The Manawatu River Accord is being implemented and supported by Horizons Regional Council, Horowhenua District Council, local Iwi and industry who all recognise the importance of this project.
The Accord outlines the clear goals of all involved to improve the health of the River, and to capitalise on the potential social and economic benefits a healthier river brings.
Everyone involved has a clear plan to make positive changes which is great news for the region.
There have been impressive signs of progress being made on the River, all of which are demonstrated on a website dedicated to its improvement.
The website is named OURS and can be found online at http://www.manawaturiver.co.nz/
This interactive website enables the public to source information and track progress being made on the River’s improvements.
This is great news on the back of the recent $540,000 Government investment in the future health of Lake Horowhenua.
Significant local contributions are also being made by community groups involved with the Friends of Otaki River and Friends of Waikanae River who have planted thousands of native trees helping to enhance the future health of our regions’ waterways.
It is also great to see that nearly $1.5 million native trees will line the Kapiti Expressway. This is one of the largest planting projects in the lower North Island and will create 60 local jobs.
From my diary:
*Cabinet is on Monday.
*On Tuesday I checked out drought conditions in Northland and Waikato.
*I will be in the electorate this Thursday and Friday.
This is why the Government has injected $5.2 million into restoring the health and overall quality of the Manawatu River.
The Manawatu River Accord is being implemented and supported by Horizons Regional Council, Horowhenua District Council, local Iwi and industry who all recognise the importance of this project.
The Accord outlines the clear goals of all involved to improve the health of the River, and to capitalise on the potential social and economic benefits a healthier river brings.
Everyone involved has a clear plan to make positive changes which is great news for the region.
There have been impressive signs of progress being made on the River, all of which are demonstrated on a website dedicated to its improvement.
The website is named OURS and can be found online at http://www.manawaturiver.co.nz/
This interactive website enables the public to source information and track progress being made on the River’s improvements.
This is great news on the back of the recent $540,000 Government investment in the future health of Lake Horowhenua.
Significant local contributions are also being made by community groups involved with the Friends of Otaki River and Friends of Waikanae River who have planted thousands of native trees helping to enhance the future health of our regions’ waterways.
It is also great to see that nearly $1.5 million native trees will line the Kapiti Expressway. This is one of the largest planting projects in the lower North Island and will create 60 local jobs.
From my diary:
*Cabinet is on Monday.
*On Tuesday I checked out drought conditions in Northland and Waikato.
*I will be in the electorate this Thursday and Friday.