Pursuant to Clause 5 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 the Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) gives notice it has prepared the following variation to Chapter 4, Water Quality of the Proposed Natural Resources Regional Plan.

Variation 6 introduces a new issue, objective, policies and methods, including land use rules and amendments to the existing water quality zone boundaries, relating specifically to the Christchurch Aquifer System. Variation 6 applies to the area of Christchurch City (excluding Banks Peninsula) and also that part of Selwyn District north of Halkett Road.

Stage in the Variation process: Further submissions closed.