New Zealand in May imposed stricter rules to prevent cattle from entering waterways. Photo: AFP
New Zealand in May imposed stricter rules to prevent cattle from entering waterways. Photo: AFP
New Zealand

As New Zealand poll nears, PM Jacinda Ardern renews vow to clean up dirty rivers

  • To support growing herds, farmers have over the years increased the use of nitrogen fertiliser – some of which seeps into the country’s rivers
  • Ardern has a tricky task of reinforcing the nation’s clean, safe reputation without eroding the economic benefits of its large and powerful dairy industry

New Zealand in May imposed stricter rules to prevent cattle from entering waterways. Photo: AFP
New Zealand in May imposed stricter rules to prevent cattle from entering waterways. Photo: AFP
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