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Council knew of farmland risks before approving sludge deal: Feds

Federated Farmers says newly released documents show Queenstown Lakes District Council was warned of land degradation risks before approving a five-year sludge disposal deal.

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Council knew of farmland risks before approving sludge deal: Feds

Federated Farmers says newly released documents show Queenstown Lakes District Council was warned of land degradation risks before approving a five-year sludge disposal deal.

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