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9 September 2026

Water regulator tells Canterbury Regional Council long-term nitrate limits being considered

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Water regulator tells Canterbury Regional Council long-term nitrate limits being considered

Almost a year on from the previous Canterbury Regional Council declaring a nitrate emergency, a new report pointing to high nitrate levels across the region has been presented to councillors.

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