Water Conservation (Mataura River) Order, 1997.

This order declares that the Mataura River and the Waikaia River and various other rivers, streams, and tributaries include outstanding fisheries and angling amenity features. The rates of flow in the Mataura River and in the Waikaia River must not be reduced, by the grant or exercise of water permits, below the minimum rate of flow as provided for in clause 4. General provisions relating to water permits, discharge permits, and regional plans are given in clauses 5-7.