Photo FileAs climate change and a growing economy places increasing pressure on freshwater, all levers must be pulled to secure fairer access to freshwater and protect our streams while protecting the Hawke's Bay economy. The state of the Paritua and Karewarewa streams is a symptom of the challenge we are tackling to secure freshwater in an increasingly unpredictable climate. The Regional Council will seek to co-design any development of a freshwater storage facility in partnership with local tangata whenua. Our environment, our wellbeing and our economy depend on secure supplies of freshwater. - Rex Graham is chair of Hawke's Bay Regional Council.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 06, 2021 22:18 UTC