Andrew Hoggard: Associate Minister for Agriculture on Southland farmers receiving an extension for their freshwater plans

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · May 18, 2026 · 3m · transcript

Farmers across Southland have been granted an 18-month extension to submit freshwater plans.

The Government's pushed the deadline from the end of the month to November next year.

The plans are a key tool for managing risks to freshwater and quality in catchments.

Associate Minister for Agriculture Andrew Hoggard told Ryan Bridge it's important all farmers in the region submit their plans.

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