[2023] NZEnvC 014 Federated Farmers of New Zealand v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 139 KB]
...follows: (a) any agrichemical should not move, either directly or indirectly, beyond the property boundary of the site(s) where it is or has been applied; and (b) agrichemical users will be required to utilise best practice and exercise reasonable care to achieve (a) by minimising any such spray drift. The use of agrichemicals is an important management tool, especially in rural environments where they contribute to the control of animal and plant pests and help to minimise c...