Keith Torrens: Dairy Farmer from Waihi

Keith Torrens is a dairy farmer based in Waihi, New Zealand. He has been involved in a significant legal case concerning environmental regulations.

Illegal Dairy Effluent Discharges

Mr. Torrens was fined NZD 39,000 following a prosecution by the Waikato Regional Council. This penalty was imposed due to his unlawful discharges of dairy effluent, which were found to be in violation of environmental laws.

The case was heard in the Tauranga District Court, where Judge Sheena Tepania administered the fine. Mr. Torrens pleaded guilty to the charges under the Resource Management Act, which governs environmental management in New Zealand.

Modified: 2026/06/10

Related news

Waihi Dairy Farmer Penalized for Environmental Compliance Breaches
If you notice any inaccuracies, please email us at ads@dairynews.today with the subject line "Milkypedia."


About Milkypedia

Milkypedia is a digital project by the international publishing house Dairynews.today, serving as an encyclopedia of the global dairy industry.

It is a living, organic, and comprehensive database of the industry, accessible to everyone online.

Milkypedia by Dairynews.today compiles data on countries and key regions involved in milk production, as well as on companies and prominent figures working in the dairy sector.

Milkypedia by Dairynews.today is an automated system created by the publishing house's developers and Artificial Intelligence. The dairy industry encyclopedia independently updates data on each element. The source and database for Milkypedia are derived from the information published on the Dairynews.today news agency website.

Feedback for developers: ads@dairynews.today