Main reasons people think the state of rivers, lakes, wetlands, and aquatic life in New Zealand is deteriorating
2018, % of people aged 15+
| Response category | % of people who think there is an issue |
|---|---|
| Farming activities | 49.3% |
| Forestry and deforestation | 5.2% |
| Household waste | 7.9% |
| Industrial activities | 7.6% |
| Other | 4.2% |
| Pest and weeds | 3.9% |
| Sewage and stormwater discharges | 16.6% |
| Urban development | 5.2% |