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Does the Minister agree with claims in a Facebook post by Environment Canterbury Councillor Ian Mackenzie regarding nitrate contamination of groundwater, that had a "managed aquifer recharge programme... been allowed to go ahead 3 years ago... the shallow aquifer groundwater at Laghmor [School] would have met the drinking water standard and not required a new bore" ?

Answered Question 36522 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Does the Minister agree with claims in a Facebook post by Environment Canterbury Councillor Ian Mackenzie regarding nitrate contamination of groundwater, that had a "managed aquifer recharge programme... been allowed to go ahead 3 years ago... the shallow aquifer groundwater at Laghmor [School] would have met the drinking water standard and not required a new bore" ?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I cannot say either way, because I have not received analysis on this matter. Regardless this appears to be a matter for Environment Canterbury to answer as the regional council responsible for those decisions.