Water Allocation Law in New Zealand by Jagdeepkaur Singh-Ladhar

Water Allocation Law in New Zealand by Jagdeepkaur Singh-Ladhar

This book analyses water allocation law and policy in New Zealand and offers a comparative analysis with Australia. In New Zealand, it is generally accepted that water allocation law has failed to be adequately addressed and New Zealand is now faced with the problem of over-allocation in many catchments. In comparison, Australia has extensive experience in reforming its water law and policy over the last 20 years. This book provides a comparative and critical analysis of the lessons that New Zealand can learn from the Australian experience and offers guidance for the improvement of water allocation outcomes in New Zealand. Starting with the background of water allocation law and policy in New Zealand, the book traces the evolution of legal policies, including the 1967 Water and Soil Conservation Act and the 1991 Resource Management Act, and examines the role they have played in current water allocation issues. The book situates these findings within global challenges, such as the impact of climate change, and the global scarcity of and increasing demand for freshwater resources. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars researching water law and policy, natural resource management and environmental law more broadly. It will also be of use to policy makers and professionals involved in developing and implementing water allocation laws and policies.

Jagdeepkaur Singh-Ladhar is a Lecturer at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

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ISBN 13	9780367518677
ISBN 10	0367518678
Title	Water Allocation Law in New Zealand
Author	Jagdeepkaur Singh-Ladhar
Series	Earthscan Studies In Water Resource Management
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2022-08-01
Number of pages	158
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