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Govt announces tribunal to determine future of Te Waikoropupu Springs

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Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 14 Jul 2017, 4:43PM
Te Waikoropupu Springs, near Nelson, is believed to be one of the clearest water bodies in the world. (Image supplied by Latitude Nelson)
Te Waikoropupu Springs, near Nelson, is believed to be one of the clearest water bodies in the world. (Image supplied by Latitude Nelson)

Govt announces tribunal to determine future of Te Waikoropupu Springs

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 14 Jul 2017, 4:43PM

A special tribunal determining the future of New Zealand's largest freshwater springs has been announced.

Environment minister Nick Smith has announced a five-person panel to consider a water conservation order for Te Waikoropupu Springs.

Nelson environmental lawyer Camilla Owen will chair the group, which includes former Tasman District council CEO Bob Dickinson and Canterbury University's Professor Jon Harding.

Ms Owen said the tribunal has a fantastic mixture that will consider the application from all aspects.

"We've got local knowledge, we've got really experienced iwi and we've also got that important primary producer knowledge and the scientific experts."

She said they are likely to start the public consultation period in September.

"We think there's going to be quite intense interest in the application that's been made to grant water conservation order status so it's important that everybody gets a chance to have their say."

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