新西兰新的农业条例旨在保护湿地,但可能迫使许多农民退出。 New farming regulations in New Zealand aim to protect a wetland but may force many farmers out.

Waikato地区理事会的《计划改革1》提议对Whangamarino湿地集水区的农业实行更严格的监管,要求农民获得受限制的自行酌定同意,并制定环境计划。 Waikato Regional Council's Plan Change 1 proposes stricter regulations on farming in the Whangamarino Wetland catchment, requiring farmers to obtain Restricted Discretionary Consents and develop environment plans. 这些规则虽然旨在改善水质,但可能会增加粮食成本,导致失业,并未能解决侵袭的Koi Carp问题。 While aimed at improving water quality, the rules could raise food costs, lead to job losses, and fail to address invasive Koi Carp. 研究表明,如果执行规则,多达68%的养羊和牛肉的农民可能离开该部门。 Research suggests up to 68% of sheep and beef farmers might leave the sector if the rules are implemented.