What is the Proposed Activity or Industry?

Science Centres: Freshwater, Te Kūwaha

Various industries and land use activities have the potential to impact on water quality and mahinga kai unless properly managed.

Good knowledge about the issues and ways to mitigate the effects of land use activities and industry on freshwater resources will enhance and protect water quality, species, and their habitats.

Agriculture

The most common agricultural activities in Aotearoa are dairy, cropping, sheep, and beef farming.

Aquaculture and Customary Fisheries

Aquaculture and customary fisheries farm and harvest freshwater and saltwater fish and shellfish.

Discharges

Discharging into a waterway is likely to impact water quality.

Energy

The energy industry provides power to households, businesses, transport, and industry.

Forestry

Plantation forestry has become one of Aotearoa's largest natural resource industries.

Horticulture

The horticulture industry cultivates fruits, vegetables, and flowers for the domestic and international export market.

Meat and Dairy Processing

Meat and dairy processing factories manufacture products for local and international markets.

Mining

Mining is the extraction of metal and mineral resources, such as gold, coal, petroleum, and ironsand.

Urbanisation

Aotearoa’s main urban areas cover approximately 2% of total available land.

Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater treatment is the separation and extraction of solid waste from liquid waste, and the removal of nutrients and pathogens.

Water Take, Dam, and Divert

A Resource Consent is typically required when taking, damming, or diverting water.

Wood Processing

Trees are grown and converted into a range of useful timber and paper products.