On Friday evening Environment Minister David Parker announced a two week extension for public submissions, until 31 October. The package announced on 5 September includes plans to improve the health of waterways, such as national standards for managing stormwater and wastewater, and tighter controls on urban development.įederated Farmers were among those who had complained the initial six week consultation period was too short. “The fact that it affects councils everyone needs to understand that it’s a big undertaking and it’s going to cost a lot of money, so expect rates to go up.” This is going to be huge, this is not just a farming package. “This package affects urban – our city cousins, as much as it does farmers. But on the whole townies don’t seem to be so aware of the proposals, Federated Farmers environment spokesperson Chris Allen said. Rural residents are showing up in their hundreds to public meetings about the scheme, despite it being the busiest time of year for them.
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