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Following Reply 18564 (2026), can the Minister provide an example of a catchment group that has publicly shared water quality data illustrating that it has improved "water quality... in their local communities", as per his statement?

Answered Question 19449 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 18564 (2026), can the Minister provide an example of a catchment group that has publicly shared water quality data illustrating that it has improved "water quality... in their local communities", as per his statement?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In the Amuri Basin, catchment groups have used water testing and historical data to assess mitigation actions and to track changes in water quality across 13 sub-catchments. Further information can be found on Ecan's website at: https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/amuri-basin-farmers-drive-water-quality-improvement.