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What specific "relevant health guidelines" will be used to inform the setting of nitrate limits on waterways in Canterbury?

Answered Question 17311 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Question

  • What specific "relevant health guidelines" will be used to inform the setting of nitrate limits on waterways in Canterbury?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to Written Parliamentary Question 17310 (2026). The Member will be aware relevant guidelines could include, for example, the New Zealand Drinking Water Standards and the Recreational Water Quality Guidelines, both of which are informed by international evidence, including guidance from the World Health Organisation.