More links and websites
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Microbiological water quality guidelines
These guidelines from the Ministry for the Environment are for marine and freshwater recreational areas.
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OECD Environment performance review of New Zealand (2007)
During 2005–6 the OECD reviewed New Zealand’s sustainable development and environmental management, including water and waste management.
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Sustainable water programme of action
This page outlines the government plan to maintain fresh water quality.
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Water Programme of Action: The effects of rural land use on water quality
This page on the Ministry for the Environment site links to information on riparian management, dairying and organics.
More suggestions and sources
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Roy, Bruce, and others. An illustrated guide to common weeds of New Zealand. Lincoln: New Zealand Plant Protection Society, 1998.