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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) opposed introducing a tough bottom line for nitrogen levels in rivers over concerns the economic impact would outweigh the environmental benefit, documents show.
Emails show MPI staff wanted the economic cost of introducing a bottom line pushed more prominently in a Cabinet paper about nitrogen level options put to ministers in May 2020.
Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
MPI repeatedly clashed with the Ministry for the Environment (MfE), even though scientific experts said a Dissolved Organic Nitrogen (DIN) level of 1 mg/L was the best way to protect rivers.
Emails obtained under the Official Information Act show MPI staff wanted the economic cost of introducing a bottom line pushed more prominently in a cabinet paper about nitrogen level options put to ministers in May 2020.
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The site is at land to the west of Windmill Road in the town. The masterplan includes onsite parking and shared green spaces for residents and the wider community. The proposed design also includes proposed upgrades to local infrastructure where the Phoenix Trail footpath and cycleway meets Windmill Road.
New zebra crossing: Oxfordshire County Council proposes to construct a zebra crossing, for use by pedestrians, in Radley. The crossing, designed to improve pedestrian safety in the area, will be located in Church Road, approximately 135 metres northwest of its junction with St James Road.
Fibre optic cables: Two lengths of Sires Hill, Didcot will be be closed to vehicles from February 4.