ID:
policies-56
Name:
National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM 2020)
Issuing organisation:
New Zealand Parliament
Geographical Scope:
New Zealand
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
Type of water:
surface and groundwater
Water management focus:
monitoring, management, simulation,
Parameter change rate assumption:
Quality, flow, level, pressure
Description:
The NPS-FM 2020 provides updated direction to local authorities on managing freshwater resources under the RMA. It introduces the concept of Te Mana o te Wai, prioritizing the health and well-being of water bodies.
Status:
Effective
Effect Date:
3 September 2020
Resource:
https://environment.govt.nz/publications/national-policy-statement-for-freshwater-management-2020-amended-january-2024/
Recommendations:
The policy requires regional councils to set objectives, policies, and limits for freshwater management that prioritize:​ 1. The health and well-being of water bodies and freshwater ecosystems., 2.The essential health needs of people (such as drinking water)., 3. The ability of people and communities to provide for their social, economic, and cultural well-being. It also emphasizes the involvement of iwi and hapū in freshwater management and the protection of wetlands and streams.
