Rowarth pointed out another survey conducted by the Ministry for the Environment which found climate change and water worries were ranked well below hospitals, housing and reducing waste.
"Improving water quality ... only 11 per cent of people were concerned about it ... so, I think we're doing pretty well."
"These are big issues for New Zealand, that Fish & Game, with all the profile they're getting, is actually distorting some of the information. And I think it's to the detriment of New Zealand. Not just the farmers."
Rowarth would like to see more reports about the good work being done to improve the state of New Zealand's waterways.
"Let's work on the positives."
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