The state of our waterways is now becoming international news.

The Al Jazeera television network is currently running a piece asking "Why are New Zealand's waters so polluted?"

It goes on to say 'New Zealand's abundant rivers have been central to its reputation as a land of natural beauty – but are its waterways as sparkling as the tourist ads suggest?'

Al Jazeera says it broadcasts to more than 220 million households in more than 100 countries.

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