New Zealand Appoints Chief Freshwater Commissioner and Five Commissioners

New Zealand's Environment Minister Nicola Grigg has announced the appointment of a Chief Freshwater Commissioner and five freshwater commissioners to support the transition to the new planning system under the Resource Management Act 1991. Retired Environment Court Judge Brian Dwyer has been appointed as Chief Freshwater Commissioner, responsible for convening freshwater hearings panels. The five commissioners appointed are Dhilum Nightingale, Lynda Murchison, Dr Greg Ryder, Dr Ian Boothroyd, and Kitt Littlejohn. They bring expertise in various areas, including freshwater management, resource management planning, governance, and environmental decision-making. The appointments will support Environment Canterbury's proposed freshwater planning instruments.