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Is the Minister aware of the report by Southland Regional Council titled "Nitrogen Contamination in Southland Groundwater" and dated January 2026?

Answered Question 36363 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Is the Minister aware of the report by Southland Regional Council titled "Nitrogen Contamination in Southland Groundwater" and dated January 2026?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.