Water storage policy

THE National Party is promising to set a strategic policy on water storage, and spend $600 million over three years on planning and infrastructure.

Party leader Judith Collins announced the plan yesterday morning alongside environment spokesman Scott Simpson and agriculture spokesman David Bennett.

Ms Collins said it would help New Zealand businesses increase their productivity and resilience.

‘‘The new National Infrastructure Bank will be able to provide professional advice and finance models to enable the delivery of vital new infrastructure,’’ Ms Collins said.

Mr Simpson said the plan would improve water flow and recharge aquifers, bolster municipal water supply and provide security for vital food production. — RNZ