By Abby MatthewsDiscussion around the state of water quality in New Zealand is not short of an opinion or two. However, recent commentary paints a picture of a nation that rests on its laurels and drags the chain in maintaining and improving water quality. In the Horizons Region we see encouraging signs of improvement. Scientists generally report two key measures for water quality - state and trend. Ensuring everyone has access to the information Horizons collects is key.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 01, 2017 04:30 UTC