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HBRC Audited 2013-14 Annual Report

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HBRC Audited 2013-14 Annual Report

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Hill Country Afforestation – in the LTP, HBRC approved a provision of $47 million for investment in hill country afforestation. We based this on partnerships to promote afforesting the steepest and least productive parts of land, in return for carbon credit revenue. However, 2012’s collapse of carbon pricing

saw this proposal parked.  HBRC has instead investigated alternative funding sources and incentives to help establish trees on farms, to complement livestock and agricultural systems and protect the environment.

A key part of this is our work in the High Performance Manuka Primary Growth Partnership.  The goal of this PGP is to deliver significant increases in investment returns for Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) honey. HBRC seeks to show how these returns can be delivered through its manuka trial at Lake Tūtira, as a viable alternative to pasture on steep erodible hill country. Results on this trial are expected by 2018.

HeatSmart – air quality in the Napier and Hastings air sheds each winter still doesn’t meet government standards required by 2016.

However, HBRC’s programme is helping the region move to compliance with healthier homes and improved health

Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) – in early 2014 the Hawke’s Bay CDEM Group completed a new strategic plan which incorporates the results of a capability report completed by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management and lessons from the Canterbury earthquakes.  This Plan identifies the work needed to make our community more resilient and is endorsed by all of Hawke’s Bay’s councils.  This year the Group has commenced a review to ensure it has the resources and structure to implement this Plan over the next 5 years.

Regional Parks Network Plan – was adopted by Council in November 2013. Individual park plans have subsequently been initiated to help protect, maintain and enhance the community’s popular regional park assets.

Public Transport – numbers increased for the second year running , with  total  passenger trips  reaching a record high of 799,845; a 5% increase on the 2012-13 year.

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Initial Performance Targets

Performance Indicator

Target

Actual

Net debt to net debt plus Equity

<40%

26%

Interest cover (EBIT/Interest Paid)

>3x

6x

EBITDA/Total Assets

13%

11%

Return on Shareholders’ Funds

5%

8%

Notes:    EBIT = Earnings Before Interest and Tax

                EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation

               Net debt means gross borrowings from outside the “HBRIC Ltd “group”,
                less loans made to parties outside the HBRIC Ltd “group”

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Regional Economic Development Strategy mission statement: “To make Hawke’s Bay the best location in which to visit, work, invest, live and grow”

Comprehensive visitor strategy in place within an overall regional marketing plan

2013-2014

­ Continue quarterly reporting to Council on key performance indicators

Achieved.

HB Tourism Ltd (HBT) provides a quarterly report to Council. Overall results for Hawke’s Bay for the year ending April 2014 showed a positive result with 4% growth in guest nights. (Commercial +1.5%, Private Household Monitor +3.9%)

Brand “Hawke’s Bay’ and tagline “Get me to Hawke’s Bay” continue to be used in all communication. HBT continues to take a far stronger domestic focus with digital activity including the placement of digital video to promote the region to its key target audiences (families, independent travellers and active boomers) and to promote for events such as the Big Easy and F.A.W.C!   Within the last twelve months HBT has managed a second Summer FAWC! Food and Wine Classic (twice the size of the first event in 2012) and Four Weekends of Winter  F.A.W.C! in June (also double the size of the first winter event).  HBT also managed the second Big Easy cycle ride on the Hawke's Bay Trails alongside key regional partners. This event also doubled in size from 2013.  The second Tourism Awards for the region was held in September and trade and media activity continues with travel agents and media being hosted in the region throughout the year.

Long term Regional Economic Development Strategy

2013-2014

­ Annually review and progress the regional economic development strategy

Partially achieved.

Following two facilitated workshops, Business Hawke’s Bay has recommended the review process should include input and oversight from the Inter Sector Forum, and is pursuing this as an initiative.

Investment for research and development and business development

2013-14

­ At least $800,000 per annum achieved for Research and Development investment

Achieved.

A total funding of $1,146,917.30 across 25 company projects was approved in this financial year. Approx 60% of these companies were undertaking research and development projects relating to primary industries (Agriculture, Horticulture, Food and Beverage, textiles). The balance of the projects were undertaken predominantly by companies involved in engineering and general manufacturing.

Sustainable regional growth

2013-14

Continue to develop and initiate sustainable primary production programmes

Achieved.

The primary focus was on the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme, including hosting a Regional Leaders Tour of Mid and South Canterbury to better understand the Socio-Economic impacts of large scale Irrigation and Water Storage Infrastructure projects. There has been some preliminary investigation of alternative farming systems and developing new initiatives for Maori Agribusiness and Wairoa primary sector opportunities.

HBRC will help the community prepare for the future

Number of Embracing Futures Thinking events held

Each year

­ Host 3 Embracing Futures Thinking events.

Not achieved.

No events hosted during the reporting period.

Trends review completed

2013-14

­ Refresh the Trends and Environmental Scan analysis

Partially achieved.

The 2013 Census information and a report on Hawke’s Bay Region – Socio-Demographic Profile 1986-2011 was used to refresh demographic trends and use was made of Royal Dutch Shell’s new scenario report to review other trends at a global level. This refresh will be used to inform Council’s strategic planning for the Long Term Plan.

Agreement reached on Spatial Planning Framework

2014-15

­ Reach agreement on regional and lower North Island spatial planning framework

Not achieved. 

No progress was initiated on spatial planning framework during the reporting period.  For the development of the 2014-15 annual plan, it was determined that this project be put on hold pending the outcome of amalgamation proposals.  Meanwhile, Change 4 (Managing the Built Environment) to the Hawke's Bay Regional Resource Management Plan became operative on 1 January 2014.  This is another key milestone for the Regional Council’s implementation of the 2010 Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy which is spatially based.

HBRC will integrate land and water and biodiversity management to deliver environmental, economic, social and cultural outcomes

Action plans and monitoring reports prepared for:

-     Land and Water Management Strategy

-     National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

Each year

Prepare action plans and monitoring reports for:

1.   Land and Water Management Strategy

2.   National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

Hold a Land and Water Symposium to engage the wider community

Partially achieved.

No specific plans or reports were prepared during the reporting period, but a report on progressive implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management was adopted and published as part of the 2012-13 Annual Report.

Draft ‘stock take’ on implementation of the Land and Water Management Strategy was presented to the Corporate and Strategic Committee meeting on 12 March 2014.

No Land and Water symposium was held during the reporting period, but numerous stakeholder engagement processes were underway during the reporting period (e.g. Mohaka and Greater Heretaunga/Ahuriri catchment areas). The stakeholder commitment of time and knowledge to these processes are acknowledged and appreciated.

Regional Biodiversity Strategy completed

Develop a Regional Biodiversity Strategy:

2013-14:  Consult on the draft and prepare final Strategy

2014-15:  Prepare programme for work relevant to HBRC for inclusion in the next Long Term Plan

Partially achieved.

The regional biodiversity strategy project has had a number of outputs delivered:

-    A regional biodiversity inventory has been completed to assist in prioritisation of activities. Inventory development involved external expert workshops facilitated by HBRC.

-    Delivery of the Strategy via a Forum, Accord and Trust has been agreed by the Strategy Steering Group. The Forum would coordinate on-the-ground activities and monitor progress; the Accord would signal commitment (of Council and external Agencies) to the Strategy; the Trust would prioritise activities and coordinate resources. Further detail on structure and process to be developed.

-    Core Working Group (staff and external experts) has developed a Regional Biodiversity Strategy ‘strawman’ due to be reviewed by the wider Steering Group.

-    Tangata whenua contributions to strategy development are being led by Te Roopu Kaitiaki o te Wai Maori with some significant outputs to date including draft actions for achieving biodiversity objectives for tangata whenua.

HBRC will establish and maintain clear and appropriate policy in a responsive and timely manner that will enable sustainable management of the region’s natural and physical resources

­ Status of Resource Management Plans and Policy Statements

­ No more than 2 years elapse from notification of a plan change to decisions on submissions being issued

2013-14

Plan change for Tukituki River Catchment publicly notified May 2013

2014-15

Plan change for Taharua /Upper Mohaka catchment publicly notified Dec 2014

2016-17

Plan change for Greater Heretaunga/Ahuriri Catchment Area publicly notified Dec 2016

Achieved.

Plan Change 6 (Tukituki Catchment) was publicly notified on 4th May 2013.  Change 6 was called-in by the Environment and Conservation Ministers (via the Environmental Protection Authority) to be part of the Tukituki Catchment Proposal (in conjunction with applications for the Ruataniwha Water Storage project). Board of Inquiry’s hearings were held over 18 November 2013 to 21 January 2014. Significant time and resources have been invested in preparation and pre-circulation of expert evidence (and rebuttal evidence) for the plan change, analysis of evidence presented by submitters, plus Board-directed expert conferencing during the hearing.  The Board issued its final decisions on 26 June 2014. Two High Court appeals have subsequently been lodged and will proceed through the 2014/15 period.

Taharua/Mohaka: science investigations and assessments are progressing in parallel with land owner discussions.  Stakeholder discussions canvassing wider Mohaka River Catchment occurred in targeted interviews, focus groups during the reporting period.  Mohaka Consultation Group is yet to be formed as a sounding board for issues, options, choices and plan drafting prior to notification of a plan change.

A collaborative stakeholder group (the ‘TANK Group’) has been discussing management options for land, groundwater and surface water resources in the Greater Heretaunga and Ahuriri area (which includes the Tutaekuri, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro and Karamu catchments, the Heretaunga aquifers and the receiving marine environments).  The TANK Group has prepared a report outlining the Group’s 45 interim agreements.  That report was presented to the Regional Planning Committee in February 2014 where the RPC endorsed the TANK Group’s work and agreed to have particular regard to any consensus outcome from the group should one emerge.  Previously (August 2012), the Council gave a good faith commitment to support any consensus recommendations (that are consistent with other planning documents) from the TANK Group.

2014-15

Plan change for Natural Hazards publicly notified July 2014

Not achieved.

Initial scoping of the plan change commenced during the reporting period in liaison with review of the HB CDEM Group Plan.  Scoping and work on the ‘first draft’ is strongly guided by ‘Regional Natural Hazards and Land Use Planning Strategy’.  Further work is on hold pending shape of resource management reforms.

Regional Coastal Environment Plan

­ At all times there is a regional plan in force for the HB coastal marine area

­ New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) put into action in accordance with statutory requirements

2013-14

­ Scoping and prioritising of plan changes required to give effect to 2010 NZCPS

2014-15

­ Start review of coastal hazard zones if re-assessment (Project 322) necessary.

­ Notify plan change to give effect to 2010 NZCPS

Not achieved.

Regional Coastal Environment Plan (RCEP) and associated Variations 1, 2 and 3 were initially referred to the Minister in December 2012.  Minister of Conservation eventually issued his approval on 19 June 2014.  This delay meant the RCEP could not be made operative within performance targets.

Due to delays in Ministerial approval of RCEP, a consultant was engaged in May 2014 to undertake a ‘gap analysis’ of the RCEP against the 2010 New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement.  A preliminary gap analysis has been drafted by the consultant and will be completed in early 2014/15 period.

A Coastal Processes study (Project 322) was completed for Napier/Hastings coastline in Hawke Bay and presented to Environment and Services Committee meeting on 9 April 2014.

HBRC will promote integrated management by proactively communicating its policies and responsibilities through dialogue and submissions on district plans, consent applications and central government initiatives

Lodging of submissions on district plans, district planning applications and central government initiatives where there are relevant regional council policies

2012-22

­ Submissions made on district plans, district planning applications and central government initiatives reported to HBRC’s Environment and Services Committee

­ Staff of HBRC and territorial local authorities to meet at least twice a year to discuss integration issues and steps to improve the regional and district plan are identified and acted upon

Partially achieved.

­ Regular reports on local statutory advocacy activities were presented to both the Maori and Environment and Services committees.

­ Submissions lodged in February 2014 on proposed Hastings District Plan and Napier City Council’s District Plan Change #10.

­ HB Council Planners’ Forum met once during the period.  Discussion focussed on RMA reforms, s35A RMA records of iwi authorities, e-planning, CDEM Group planning and reviews of the Hastings and Napier district plans which were publicly notified in November 2013.

­ No formal opportunities to make submissions on resource management legislative reviews or NESs arose during the 2013-14 period.  No new NPSs were proposed.  However, in November 2013, the Government proposed a suite of amendments to the NPS for Freshwater Management (NPSFM).  Council supported a sector-wide submission lodged by Local Government NZ in lieu of its own submission. Subsequently, the Government released the 2014 NPSFM which came into effect on 1 August 2014.

­ During the 2013-14 period, a number of senior staff have had increasing involvement in various groups liaising with Local Government NZ, Ministry for the Environment and other resource sector government ministries.  Much of that liaison is in relation to proposed RMA reforms, freshwater management and collaborative planning processes.

HBRC will help communities without sewers improve the management of domestic wastewater

Number of interest free loans approved

­ Provide a fund to help the territorial authority-led upgrading of community wastewater systems in communities without sewers ($200,000pa contributions capped at $1,000,000)

­ Non-regulatory initiatives developed and implemented to complement regional plan policy development that implements National Policy Statements and/or National Environmental Standards

Partially achieved.

There was no uptake on fund during reporting period.

While there were no specific non-regulatory initiatives developed (in Project 193) during the reporting period, a number of initiatives are being considered and developed in parallel to catchment-based regional plan changes (Project 192) such as Plan Change 6 for the Tukituki River Catchment.

HBRC will investigate and manage contaminated sites to ensure public health and safety and environmental protection

Number of top priority (Category 1) contaminated sites investigated

Maintain a database of potentially and confirmed contaminated sites

2012-22

­ To administer and maintain the database, including checking of record details, site visits to GPS areas of contamination, transfers to Territorial Local Authorities (TLA) as per agreed protocol and advising landowners of the contaminated sites status of their property

Achieved. Investigations of all Category 1 contaminated sites (13) were completed by December 2011.

Achieved.

Environmental Activities database completed and access given to Territorial Local Authorities to enable test runs of database. Meetings were held with Hastings District and Napier City Councils to progress transfer of information protocols. Checking of information on database continues, with the emphasis currently being on transferring information from the Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) investigation report on the residential sites over the former Onekawa landfill onto the database.  The majority of the residential sites sampled by PDP have been classified as “partially investigated” but those sites not sampled will remain as “not investigated”. HBRC continues to receive requests from residents as to the status of their land.  The Environmental Activities database is to be updated to better co-ordinate with the recent changes to the internal HBRC records systems.

A major task will be the addition of residential subdivisions (individual lots) on former orchard land onto the database.

HBRC will monitor and provide accurate information to the community so that it understands the State of the Environment (SOE) for Hawke’s Bay

Data quality as assessed against HBRC’s quality assurance system

Amount of State of the Environment monitoring data available through HBRC’s website.

2012-22

­ Maintain the current level of SOE data on HBRC’s website

­ Continue to make information from the following monitoring sites available through HBRC’s website:

·    All telemetered river flow sites

·    All telemetered rainfall sites

·    All telemetered climate stations

·    All data collected, processed, analysed and stored in accordance with ISO requirements

·    Maintain ISO accreditation

Partially achieved.

­ The current level of data availability has been maintained, and consideration is being given to expanding access to various data in response to stakeholder comments.

­ Data are being collected, processed and stored in accordance with the requirements of the ISO9001:2008-accredited Quality Management System.

Achieved.

The Quality Management System externally audited in December 2013.

State of the Environment Monitoring Report

2012-22

Annual Update State of the Environment Reports available by June each year

2013-14

State of the Environment Monitoring Report available

Partially achieved.

Preparation of the five-yearly State of Environment monitoring report is underway and will be complete in December 2014.  Priority will be given to the state of resources in the Tukituki, Mohaka and Greater Heretaunga and Ahuriri management zones.

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HBRC will maintain an effective flood control network that provides protection from frequent river flooding to communities and productive land within the Heretaunga Plains Scheme

The level of protection in technical terms is to convey a flood discharge with a 1% probability of being exceeded in any one year (1%AEP) safely to the sea

A full assessment of the capacity and integrity of flood control works is completed every twelve years by a chartered professional engineer with interim audits undertaken annually

2013-15

Review of the current level of service (LOS) provided by the Heretaunga Plains Scheme to determine whether they are still appropriate or should be increased

Achieved.

The report to Council in August 2011 outlined the economic analysis and options. Consultation with the public over the preferred option with cost implications was included in the LTP 2012-22.

There is 111.2 km of stopbank in the HP Scheme. Currently the design Level of Service (LOS) (1%AEP capacity) is provided.

There is 192.7 km of river berm edge protection. Current assessment is that the scheme provides 100% effectiveness and is at no more than a low risk of failure.

The level of service will be reported as:

­ Kilometres and percentage of floodway that provide the design level of service

2012-22

Tutaekuri, Ngaruroro & Lower Tukituki Audits: No change

HBRC will maintain an effective drainage network that provides protection from frequent flooding from smaller watercourses to communities and productive land within the Heretaunga Plains Scheme

A full assessment of the capacity and integrity of the drainage network within each drainage catchment is completed every twelve years by a chartered professional engineer with interim audits undertaken annually.

2013-14 and 2014-15

Review the current level of service provided by the scheme and determine new level of service measures and targets

Partially Achieved.

The Level of Service (LOS) review for the drainage network is programmed to begin once the bulk of the review for the rivers is complete. This work commenced late in the financial year and will be progressed in the 14-15 financial year.

HBRC will protect and enhance the scheme’s riparian land and associated waterways administered by the Regional Council for public enjoyment and increased biodiversity

The level of service will be reported as the length of scheme riparian land enhanced. (Each side of a waterway measured separately and includes new planting and inter-planting)

Ongoing

0.5km of riparian land enhanced a year (on average)

Achieved

13,800 native and exotic plants were planted on the Tutaekuri, Ngaruroro and Lower Tukituki Rivers during the year. This planting is part of an ongoing programme to enhance the riparian zone of these rivers.

The Tutaekuri Ecological Management is essentially complete. The Tukituki plan is about 50% complete.  Implementation of EMP’s is ongoing. Gravel extractors are required to manage sites to allow for nesting birds.  Hapu input to these plans is progressing.

HBRC will maintain an effective flood control network that provides protection from frequent river flooding to communities and productive land within the Upper Tukituki Scheme

The level of protection in technical terms is to convey a flood discharge with a 1% probability of being exceeded in any one year (1%AEP) safely to the sea

A full assessment of the capacity and integrity of flood control works is completed every twelve years by a chartered professional engineer with interim audits undertaken annually

Full Scheme Reviews

­ Upper Tukituki:  Start Date 2013/14; completion date 2014/15

Not achieved.

Annual maintenance of flood control scheme ongoing and managed through the annual contracts process.

Reviews are behind programme.  This review will not commence until late 2014/15 and is unlikely to be completed until at least the end of the 2015/16 financial year.

The November 2013 flood event which affected Onga Onga and the Makaretu River has highlighted an issue with gravel aggradation in some of the Rivers.  This issue will be included as part of the review.

An assessment of the fairness of the scheme classification upon which targeted rates liabilities are based will commence in the 2014/15 year.

Partially achieved.

There are 76.8 km of stopbanks in the Upper Tukituki Scheme. The current design LOS (1%AEP capacity) is provided over 95% of the stopbanked reaches.

The remaining 5% of reaches remain with reduced free board (distance between design flood level and the top of the stopbank) and these will be addressed in the LOS review.

There are 212.2 km of river berm edge protection. Current assessment is that 95% are at no more than a low risk of failure. The rivers in the Upper Tukituki Scheme suffer some flood damage from time to time or are under repair with young vegetation; hence the downgrading.

The level of service will be reported as:

­ Kilometres and percentage of floodway that provide the design level of service

2015-16

­ River Edge Risk: Review of the current level of service provided by the Scheme to determine whether they are still appropriate or should be increased

HBRC will protect and enhance its scheme riparian land and associated waterways for public enjoyment and increased biodiversity

The length of Scheme riparian land enhanced by inter-planting with alternative native and exotic species (each side of a waterway measured separately)

Ongoing

­ 0.5km of riparian land enhanced a year (on average)

Not achieved.

No additional planting was undertaken this financial year as the budget provision was utilised for flood repair works following the November flood event.

HBRC will maintain an effective flood control and drainage network that provides protection from frequent flooding to communities and productive land within designated Scheme areas.  These Schemes include:

­  Makara Flood Control

­  Paeroa Drainage

­  Porangahau Flood Control

­  Ohuia – Whakaki Drainage

­  Esk River

­  Whirinaki Drainage

­  Maraetotara

­  Te Ngarue

­  Kopuawhara Flood Control

­  Poukawa Drainage

­  Kairakau (proposed)

­  Waimarama (proposed)

A full assessment of the capacity and integrity of flood control works is completed every twelve years by a chartered professional engineer with interim audits undertaken annually

The level of service will be reported as:

­ Percentage of assets that provide the design level of service

2013-15

­  Kairakau and Waimarama Flood Protection Schemes accepted by community and operation phase begun

­  No change to other schemes

Partially Achieved.

Kairakau Community Scheme established and operating. Waimarama Scheme not yet established.

Current Levels of Service are being achieved across most the smaller schemes. Levels of Service vary across the schemes, depending on their purpose. Estimated to be operating at 95% or higher after allowing for periodic flood damage.

The Makara No1 dam repair was completed at a cost of $1.26 million. (Revised budget at completion of detailed design $1.28 million).

HBRC will be available to provide expert advice on drainage, flooding, and coastal erosion issues

All queries are dealt with by appropriate qualified and experienced staff

Ongoing

­ No Change

Achieved.

Many flood, drainage and coastal queries are handled by staff

HBRC will provide up to a 30% subsidy for river control and flood protection where the criteria set out in the Regional Council’s guidelines for technical and financial assistance are met

Value of subsidies provided annually

Ongoing

­ $42,000 plus inflation of subsidy money is provided each year at a subsidy rate of 30%

Achieved.

2001

HBRC will provide a consultancy service for drainage, flooding, and coastal erosion issues according to individual project agreements on a full cost recovery basis

Cost recovery.

Satisfaction with Service

Ongoing

­ Full costs of any consultation work are recovered

­ Major clients are satisfied with service provided

Achieved.

Consultancy work has been undertaken throughout the year for Gisborne District Council, Hastings District Council and Napier City Council. Work has been well received by these councils.

A flood hazard study was completed for Panpac Whirinaki mill site

HBRC will ensure that the beach at Westshore has erosion checked to 1986 erosion line

(The 1986 line was the extent of erosion before beach renourishment began. This line is identified on a series of posts along the foreshore)

The comparison of annual beach cross section surveys to the 1986 erosion line

Ongoing

­ Erosion does not extend landward of the 1986 line

Achieved.

The annual nourishment project was successful in holding the Westshore coastline seaward of the 1986 measurements.  The 2013/14 renourishment work was completed as programmed.

HBRC will maintain river mouths so that they do not flood private land above a specified contour subject to suitable river, sea and weather conditions that will allow a safe and successful opening to be made

Incidences of flooding of private land above levels as specified in the River Opening Protocol

Ongoing

­ Private land above a specified contour is not flooded as a result of a river mouth being closed

Achieved.

There were no reported incidences of private land flooded as a result of a river mouth being closed.

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Viable and resilient farming systems are being achieved through sustainable land use.

Annual reporting on research project outputs and how they have contributed to sustainable land management outcomes.

Ongoing

· Continue a programme of research and extension to investigate and field trial issues relevant to sustainable land management in Hawke’s Bay

Achieved

Focus of research and extension has been to inform process and programme development to implement the Tukituki Plan Change to achieve a cost effective reduction of phosphorus (P) and sediment; including:

- Coastal Hill Country ‘Group Recovering from April Adverse Storm’ Project – 4 farm case studies completed.

- Huatokitoki Project concluded with 2 successful field days (16 & 19 June – 50 participant including project partners and wider community) and the production of a research summary for the project.

- The Dryland Pastures research project has been successful in receiving 3 more years of funding with an aim to extrapolating the trial work to a greater variety of on-farm environments.

- High UMF Manuka research project  - This PGP programme is a $1.8m 5 year research programme designed to significantly increase the returns and performance of high UMF manuka plantations

- Papanui catchment nutrient loss research characterisation initiated in collaboration with the Science team, this includes

o 7 series of water quality measurements (32 sites)

o Soil map produced via Landcare Research

o Biophysical risk P matrix developed

- Landholder attitudinal and behavioural survey in the Papanui, Porangahau Stream, Maharakeke, Tukipo, Kahahakuri & upper Tuki Corridor catchments completed 2 November.

- East Coast Hill Country Resilience strategy development in collaboration with Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Primary Industries, AgResearch, Federated Farmers, Beef & Lamb, Horizons Regional Council, GW Regional Council, key consultants.

Actively seek collaboration with primary product organisations undertaking activities relevant to HB

Achieved

The Land management team continue to build strong alliances and relationships with our strategic partners at a national, regional and local level, including:

·    Dairy liaison meetings – 22 July 2013 & 8 July 2014

·    Pan-sector meetings – 9 July 2013 & 6 May 2014

·    Industry Good Practice – Phosphorous Memorandum of Understanding – signed by 10 pan-sector representatives as of 31/10/13

·    Meetings with over 30 national primary sector, research and central & regional government leaders in the development of the East Coast Hill Country Resilience proposal

·    LandWISE Board meetings x 2 + conference sponsorship and attendance May 2014.

·    LandWISE mircofarm field days 60+ people attended

·    Trees for Bees conference (March) – 100 attendees

·    HB Deer Farmers stakeholder meeting

·    NZ Institute of Forestry – July (150+ attendees)

·    NZ Farm forestry Association visit to Tutira Country park (40 attendees)

·    Critical source area and phosphorus management workshop – 6 May (30 attendees)

·    Feedlot issues meeting with affected land holders – 12 April

·    McCains field staff meeting

·    Kate McKinnon trained to deliver Beef & Lamb Land Environment Plans

·    Ministry for Primary Industry North Island Forestry Operations Group meetings

o  6 Meetings outlining PC6 to a range of primary sector groups and agricultural intermediaries (over 200 attendees)

Outputs achieved through HBRC Regional Landcare Scheme.

Ongoing

­ Report in the operation plan how RLS activity directly contributes to sustainable land management.

­ Annual output targets delivered from the RLS investment to be established and implemented as part of the annual operating plan.

RLS Achieved:

o  10 wetland restoration and protection projects funded

o  16 riparian projects funded

o  33 ha of indigenous bush protected

o  31,000 poles planted (135 properties)

o  2 coastal dune projects funded

o  4 research projects initiated

o  14 capacity building events to 800+ participants

o  16 catchment management meetings organised

·    Rangaiika dune complex protection project

·    Ahuriri lagoon protection in collaboration with DOC Bittern project

·    Lake Runanga program (20,000 trees planted)

Trees at cost project – 10,000 trees supplied 

The operational plan will show the focus of Regional Landcare Scheme activity and alignment with the Regional Afforestation programme and the intensification of land use.

­ A portion of Regional Landcare Scheme subsidy will be targeted, and the level of subsidy varied, to encourage initiatives that more effectively respond to environmental change.

Achieved

Approximately 40% of the RLS is now targeted to sub-catchments within the Tukituki

Area of erosion prone class Vle and Vlle hill country planted through the regional afforestation programme

2013/14

­ 500 ha planted

Not Achieved

This project is on hold due to the collapse in of the carbon credit market.

HBRC will increase its knowledge of the region’s land, soil and terrestrial habitats so it is aware of any current and likely future issues that may arise.  This knowledge will allow for a timely and effective response that enables land sustainably for future generations.

Regional baseline hill country erosion monitoring.

2013-14

­ Plains erosion monitoring programme to begin by December 2013.

­ Erosion monitoring repeated (about every 5 years but contingent on any major regional storm event).

Partially achieved.

Currently holding discussions with Landcare Research and AgResearch. Several modelling options are available and need to be reviewed. Plains erosion monitoring more difficult than expected and original methodology now considered not suitable for HB region. Next regional erosion base line survey due 2015-16.

Tukituki catchment sediment modelling has been completed with the results showing that a relatively small number of properties contribute the bulk of sediment. The modelling has significantly improved our knowledge of erosion in this particular area.

Partially achieved.

·    The Regional afforestation programme is on hold due to low carbon prices.

·    High UMF manuka is being trialled at Tutira as a possible opportunity for steep erodible hill country land use.  A total of 140ha has been planted over the past 3 years.  Production from the block will be monitored with sufficient data collected to enable the initiative to be fully assessed in 2018.

HBRC is participating in the High UMF Primary Growth Partnership

Integrated catchment management including staged computer modelling and monitoring of the:

­  Mohaka

­  Heretaunga/Ahuriri

­  Tukituki

2013-15

­ Catchment models developed for Taharua and the entire Mohaka catchment.

­ Catchment models developed for Heretaunga area.

Achieved

The LM team led development of integrated catchment management in the Taharua/Mohaka and Tutaekuri, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro & Karamu catchment through:

- Providing nutrient modelling science support and farm systems interpretation and analysis

- Facilitating industry participation and input into plan change and program processes

- Facilitating and managing catchment stakeholder processes and participation in the design of local solutions to water quality problems e.g. Taharua catchment

- Providing guidance on the practicalities, implications and economic impact of permitted activity rules and policies on landholders within catchments

- Producing implementation plans and processes to drive the implementation of policy, rules and regulation on-ground

- Facilitating development of sub-catchment community based strategies to deal with significant water quality challenges in the Taharua and Papanui catchments

Nutrient model developed by NIWA for the Taharua/Mohaka catchment. This model establishes relationships between nitrogen (N) losses from land and N concentrations in stream.  Model development and performance was reported by NIWA in 2011/12 (available via the HBRC website http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-this-Site/Pages/contact-us.aspx). Additional data collected in 2012-13 and 2013-14 will allow recalibration of the model (for N), and extension of model capability. Initial modelling completed. Second stage began May 2014 with completion expected by 2015.

This model framework will be adapted and used to predict growth of attached algae (periphyton) in response to surface water concentrations of N in rivers in the Greater Heretaunga and Ahuriri Plan Change area during 2014-15.

Also, a novel two-stage process, based on desk-top assessment of riparian areas using aerial photographs in a Geographic Information System (GIS), previously developed to determine riparian condition will allow Council staff to efficiently identify areas where riparian improvement is possible.

The methodology was trialled in the Tukituki River catchment to provide information to underpin policy developed for Plan Change 6 and will be applied to areas within the greater Heretaunga Plan Change area in 2014-15.

Hawke’s Bay’s land resource is maintained for future generations

­ Area of erosion prone land with tree cover

­ Baseline erosion monitoring

See Regional Afforestation Scheme targets

Achieved

Baseline erosion monitoring programme is carried out every 5 years with the next phase programmed for 2015-16. If a major storm event occurs this date will be moved forward to record that event.

HBRC will have adequate knowledge about the level of air pollutants that may impact on public health and aesthetic values so that it can manage air quality for human health needs and aesthetic values.

State of the Environment monitoring programme for:

­ Air quality

­ Climate

2012-22

­ Monitoring undertaken in accordance with the Regional Air Quality Monitoring Strategy.

2012-22

­ Report on breaches of the National Environmental Standards (NES) in accordance with the standard.

Achieved

PM₁₀ concentrations^[3] were continuously monitored in the Napier, Hastings and Awatoto airsheds.  The following performance targets were met:

­  less than 5% of data missing, and

­  75% or more valid data (less than 25% of measured and archived values affected by calibration and instrument fault events). 

PM₁₀ screening equipment operated in Waipawa for a period of one year, from December 2012 to December 2013, to determine the requirement for routine continuous monitoring. The NES for PM₁₀ was not exceeded during that time and as a result there are no plans to implement continuous monitoring.

A campaign monitoring concentrations of traffic-related NES contaminants in Napier and Hastings was completed in August.  These contaminants include nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone.  The concentrations recorded were within the standards.

Achieved

Public health notices were issued for 22 exceedances of the NES for PM₁₀ since 1 July 2013.  Hastings had 15 exceedances, Napier recorded 5 and Awatoto had 2.

HBRC will provide financial assistance for those who qualify for insulation and clean heat support.

Number of clean heat systems installed under financial assistance programme.

2012-22

­ Up to 1500 ‘clean heat’ systems installed each year under HBRC’s financial assistance programme

­ Provide loan assistance to homeowners region wide for home insulation and clean heat under HBRC’s financial assistance programme.

Achieved

2014 was a phase out year for pre-1996 fires and higher than average demand was expected. The reforecast volumes were increased, however, due to effective marketing, demand has exceeded revised expectations.

Hawke’s Bay’s air is suitable to breathe

Compliance with National Environmental Standard (NES) for Air Quality

­ Napier Airshed meets NES: No more than one exceedance by 2016

­ Hastings Airshed meets NES: No more than three exceedances by 2016 and no more than one exceedance by 2020.

2013 -2014

  5 exceedances were measured in Napier.

  15 exceedances were measured in Hastings.

  2 exceedance was measured in Awatoto.

Partially Achieved

It is unlikely the targets will be achieved by 2016, but if current uptake to replace non compliant fires is maintained the 2020 target is achievable.

HBRC will increase its knowledge of the region’s water resources in terms of quantity, quality and habitats so that a policy framework can be developed to sustainably manage the water and land resources within Hawke’s Bay.

State of the Environment monitoring programme for:

·  Climate

·  River flows

·  Groundwater levels

·  Surface water quality

·  Groundwater water quality

·  Aquatic ecosystems

2013-15

­ Establish 1 climate station a year in response to identified requirement.

­ Monitoring undertaken in accordance with State of the Environment monitoring strategy (reviewed in 2013/14 to reflect national reporting and regional consistency).

­ Upgrade rainfall sites as required to maintain level of service.

Achieved.

­ One climate station was installed at “Pukeoropa”.

­ The “Glenwood” and “Ben Nevis” stations were upgraded, and work is under way at the “Pukeoropa” and “Kotemaori” stations to automate data transfer.

­ A rainfall measurement site was installed at the “Makaroro link” station.

Partially achieved

­ Surface water quality and quantity, groundwater quality and level, climate, rainfall and fresh and saline-water ecological monitoring programmes continue according to schedule.  These data will contribute to the five-yearly SoE monitoring report that will be completed in 2014.

Knowledge available to inform environmental flow and allocatable volume review of the following river catchments and groundwater basins:

Tukituki River; Ngaruroro River; Karamu Stream; Tutaekuri River; Ruataniwha Plains ; Heretaunga Plains.

2013-15

·  Groundwater abstraction and allocation report prepared for Heretaunga Plains.

·  Environmental flow, and allocation reports prepared for the:

·   Karamu Stream, Tutaekuri River, Ngaruroro River and inflows to the Ahuriri Estuary

·  Capability required of groundwater model confirmed by defining specifications.

Partially achieved

­ A draft Groundwater abstraction and allocation report was prepared for the area of the Heretaunga Plains covered approximately by the Karamu Stream catchment.

­ Groundwater use and allocation data is a key input to the coupled surface-groundwater model currently being developed for the Greater Heretaunga management zone.

­ The technical requirements of the coupled surface-groundwater model have been identified.  Documentation of the technical specifications and further defining of technical requirements/objectives for subsequent modelling still pending.

Knowledge available to inform review of water quality objectives and setting limits.

2013-15

­ Review of water quality guidelines and objectives completed and reported.

­ Water quality requirements identified for recognised values, including aquatic habitat, established for Heretaunga Plan Change catchments (Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro Rivers, Ahuriri and Karamu Streams).

Partially achieved

­ A range of technical investigations are currently underway to identify water quality requirements for the Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro Rivers and Ahuriri and Karamu Streams.  These include ecological assessments, nutrient limitation studies and assessments of dissolved oxygen concentrations in spring-fed streams on the Heretaunga Plains. Analysis and reporting completed by the end of 2014.

Knowledge available to manage nutrient inputs to rivers.

2013-15

­ Report on Nutrient limits: Ngaruroro River, Tutaekuri.

Partially achieved

­ Nutrient limit assessment studies continue in the Ngaruroro and Tutaekuri River catchments.  These are key to describing the relationships between nutrient concentrations and freshwater ecological responses.

HBRC will increase its knowledge in terms of potential regional water demand and availability and how it is valued so that it can strategically plan for regional economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits.

Regional Water Values study.

Undertake a study to assess the value of water from a social, environmental, economic and cultural perspective and review funding policy for HBRC’s water related activities.

Achieved.

­ Regional freshwater values assessments have been completed for a range of values including Salmonid angling, Natural character, Native fish, and Native birdlife, Irrigation, Whitewater kayaking and Swimming.

­ Cultural freshwater values assessments have also been completed for the Tukituki catchment.

Partially achieved

­ Further regional environmental and economic values assessments have also begun.

HBRC will encourage efficient and effective water use to maximise the benefits of the water allocated.

Number of active water user groups.

Implementation of water efficiency tools by Water User Groups.

2013-22

­ Continue to establish and facilitate Water User Groups on a catchment priority basis.

­ In conjunction with Water User Groups, investigate and apply for research grants relating to water use and resource allocation efficiency.

­ Continue to transfer latest water efficiency and allocation information to Water User Groups.

Achieved.

­ Water User Groups are established in the Ruataniwha, Twyford and Ngauroro.

In progress.

­ Acting on interest/need to establish additional water user groups in the Heretaunga Plains

­ Grant application for Twyford area is being progressed although work is continuing to progress where possible

­ Promoted efficient and effective water use via irrigation training

Number of consent holders with water meters operating using telemetry or web/text systems.

2013-2014

­ Cumulative total of 1000 consents using telemetry or a web entry system.

Achieved

­ This project is ahead of schedule.  Currently water use for 1260 consents is being reported using either HBRCs web-entry system (750) or telemetry (510).

Work has continued with the Ngaruroro Irrigation Society by way of assisting with meetings. Work with Twyford has mainly centred on political change but is now back on track to getting water limitation solutions for irrigators. Both of these groups are involved in the Greater Heretaunga plan change TANK group.  Work with the Ruataniwha group has mainly been via the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme and Tukituki Plan Change.

Allocation limits and water quality limits.

Implementation of National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management.

Refer to other performance targets listed within this table.

Partially achieved

­ Much of the surface and groundwater monitoring and investigation work will be used for limit setting purposes.

­ Access to real-time high quality water use data (through the consent metering project) will be key to improving water use and management.

HBRC will measure water quality at key recreation sites and make the results available to ensure public health and safety

Recreational water quality monitoring programme and website management

Ongoing

­ Weekly monitoring of key recreational sites as per recreational water quality monitoring plan

­ Recreational water information available on website and social network site within two days of results being available

­ Identification of pollution sources for sites that regularly exceed guidelines.

Achieved

Recreational water quality monitoring commenced on 4/10/2013 and was completed on the 17/03/14.

Monitoring data reported within the required timeframes on all occasions.

Faecal source tracking analysis allowed for pollution sources to be identified at a number of sites with on-going exceedances.

HBRC will continue to monitor, research and investigate coastal processes to inform coastal planning including climate change and coastal hazards.

Annual coastal monitoring and investigation programme including:

­ Beach profiling

­ Storm monitoring

­ Sediment transport and processes investigation and modelling.

­ Hazard prediction including tsunami, inundation, erosion, storm surge

Ongoing

­ Annual monitoring and investigation programme completed and reported each year

Achieved

Annual surveys of beach cross section series was completed Dec/Jan.

The annual report has been completed.

A report titled “Global Climate Change & Beach-barrier responses” authored by Komar and Harris has been completed and published. HBRC have received agreement from Napier City and Hastings District Councils to develop a Coastal Strategy for the coast between Clifton and Tangoio. The objective is to consider how best to manage the coast given climate change and the potential for this to impact on the community.

HBRC will provide long term, relevant and specific information on Hawke’s Bay’s coastal ecosystems, so that it and the community can remain engaged with, and informed of, the current state and potential threats to the health of coastal environments.

Identify the state and health of selected regional beaches, reefs and estuaries;

Identify the state and health of near-shore coastal waters and coastal sediments;

Maintain an operative and relevant Coastal Monitoring Strategy.

Ongoing

­ Monitoring undertaken in accordance with State of the Environment Monitoring Strategy (2006) and reported on annually.

2013-14

­ Five-year State of the Environment report compiled

Achieved

­ Quarterly reef monitoring surveys for Kairakau, Te Mahia and Hardinge Road reef is currently in progress.

­ Monitoring of four beaches and four estuaries completed in March 2014.

­ Preparation of the five-yearly State of Environment monitoring report is currently under way. To be completed by end of 2014.

HBRC will increase its knowledge of coastal ecosystems through targeted research and investigations so that it is better able to understand and respond to the effects of activities on the coastal environment.

Undertaking specific investigation and/or research, and reporting on these outcomes where appropriate

­ Targeted investigations into coastal receiving environments receiving stormwater discharges.

­ Saline transition zones in Wairoa, Esk, Maungawhio and Pakuratahi Estuaries will be investigated (weather dependent).

Partially achieved.

­ A project plan has been developed to deliver this information for the Greater Heretaunga and Ahuriri management zone during 2013/14.

­ Salinity loggers have been deployed in the Porangahau, Tukituki blind arm, Nuhaka, Wairoa, Waikari and Mohaka river estuaries to determine sea water incursion under lower-flow conditions.

HBRC will monitor and manage river-bed sediment to ensure flood protection schemes work as expected.

River surveys (3-6 yearly) show all scheme rivers have sufficient capacity.

Ongoing

­ No decline in river flood capacity.

Partially achieved

Cross section survey programmed for the 2013-14 year was completed except for a portion of the Waiau River which is approximately 90% complete.

River bed gravel extraction volumes have reduced significantly over the past several years due to the economic down turn. The impacts of this are most noticeable on the upper Tukituki rivers where gravel build-up is reported to be resulting in reduced drainage on their properties.

Options for mitigating this are being worked through.

The average riverbed level where gravel extracted is managed within +/- 200mm of the design grade line.

Ongoing

­ Average riverbed within design grade range.

Achieved

Done in conjunction with survey – see below.

No incidences of erosion or flooding as a result of undesirable gravel levels.

Ongoing

­ No incidences.

Not achieved

Flooding occurred in November 2013 on land adjacent to the Makaretu River as a result of bed levels being 0.8m above desirable grade level.  A number of other complaints from land owners adjacent to other Upper Tukituki rivers are being investigated

River-bed gravel is equitably allocated to gravel extractors.

The gravel allocation process complies with the Regional Resource Management Plan

Ongoing

­ No compliance issues with gravel extraction.

Achieved

The gravel allocation process has complied with the RRMP and there are no compliance issues.  The gravel allocation process for the 2014/15 year has commenced and is programmed for completion May 2014.

River gravel management activities have no significant adverse effects on river ecology and water quality.

No reported incidences of adverse impacts following gravel extraction or beach raking activities.

Ongoing

­ No reported incidences of adverse impacts following gravel extraction or beach raking activities.

Achieved

328,670m3 gravel was extracted over the year.  104 consents were issued.  Gravel extraction has been managed to avoid adverse impacts on the ecology. Ecology management plans (EMP’s) for the Ngaruroro and Tutaekuri have been developed and for the other major rivers are currently being developed to manage the ecology more effectively. Gravel extractors are aware of the requirements of the EMP.

Knowledge necessary for sustainable management of riverbed gravel is improved.

Completion of investigation and research work recommended in riverbed gravel scoping study.

Ongoing

­ Annual Programme of work completed.

Achieved

Modelling work is progressing to study gravel movement in Tukituki and Ngaruroro Rivers. This year work has proceeded on the Tukituki model. Much of the work to date has centred around the effects of the Haumoana groyne proposal and the sediment availability as requested by Council. The model is being extended to cover the next reach. Very useful results are being obtained from this work which will inform decisions on sustainable management of the gravel resource in the future.

HBRC will provide public access to, and manage existing Council owned parks and wetlands for multi-purpose benefits.

Levels of service associated with all open space areas are set out in current management plans.

Ongoing

­ Maintain a current Open Space Vision and Management Plan and, where appropriate, further development programmes for all open space areas and facilities.

Ongoing

­ Implement management plans to deliver levels of service established.

Achieved.

Regional Open Space network plan adopted by Council November 2013.  Plans for a number of individual open space areas are being reviewed.

Current management plans for individual open space areas are being implemented. 

HBRC will actively look for opportunities to provide the public with opportunities to enjoy open space available within the region with opportunities assessed against the HBRC Open Space policy and evaluation criteria.

Open space policy and evaluation criteria.

Note $915,000 remaining in HBRC open space and community facilities to provide for opportunities.

Ongoing

­ Continue to assess affordable open space opportunities in accordance with the open space vision.

­ Action any opportunities approved by Council.

2013-14

­ Investigate open space development opportunities with the region’s territorial authorities that align with visitor facilities and attractions and meet policy and evaluation criteria.

No opportunities are currently being pursued.

It is proposed that a borrowing facility be retained to enable development opportunities within existing open space areas to be considered and if approved, to be funded.

HBRC Audited 2013-14 Annual Report

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HBRC will ensure that accurate information about resource consent requirements and processes is readily available.

Application and submission guides are available in electronic and hard copy form.

2012-22

­ No verified reports of inaccurate information being given in relation to resource consent requirements.

2012-22

­ Electronic application and submission forms, application and submission guides are available through HBRC’s website.

Achieved

Staff continue to maintain up-to-date application forms and information.

Achieved

Guidance for change of ownership relating to water permits prepared and distributed.

Electronic application forms are available through the web

HBRC will process resource consent applications in a timely manner.

100% of resource consents processed within statutory timeframes set down in the Resource Management Act 1991.

2012-22

­ 100% of resource consents processed within statutory timeframes.

Achieved

All consents have been processed within statutory timeframes.

HBRC will check that consent holders comply with the resource consent conditions imposed to protect the environment.

Number of consents monitoring in accordance with the adopted compliance monitoring strategy.

2012-22

­ 90% of programmed inspections/reports completed each year.

­ 95% of monitored consents achieve an overall grading of full compliance.

Achieved

HBRC will provide a 24 hr/7 day a week pollution response service for reporting environmental problems.

Duty management/Pollution Management response system.

2012-22

­ 24 hour duty Management/pollution management response system maintained.

Achieved

Ongoing service provided

 HBRC will provide local navigation safety control of shipping and small craft movements to ensure the region’s navigable waters are safe for people to use.

The Navigation Safety Bylaws and Port and Harbour Safety Management System.

2012-22

­ Bylaws to be reviewed in 2016.

­ Maintain a Maritime New Zealand accredited Safety Management System for the Napier Pilotage Area.

­ Marine accidents and incidents are investigated and acted upon using education and enforcement as appropriate.

­ Region wide risk assessment and review of current work programme with forward looking recommendations by 1 July 2013.

­ Review community education effectiveness by 1 July 2013.

Achieved

Safety Management System has been audited by MNZ. Audit passed with no corrective actions required.

Achieved

Incidents have been investigated with education and enforcement action used where appropriate.

Achieved

Region wide risk assessment completed.

Achieved

Reviewed with Continued Coastguard delivery of Community Education programme. Additional strategies employed including media releases and children’s competitions. Prizes donated by local businesses. Successful presence at Waimarama Beach Day and sponsorship of a wearable arts competition with a navigational safety theme.

Process Building Act consent applications within timeframes.

Contract with Waikato Regional Council to process dam consents on behalf of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC).

2012-22

­ Maintain contract with Waikato Regional Council, for the processing of dam building consents.

Achieved

Contract maintained.

Maintain an accurate Dam Register and help dam owners prepare dam safety assurance programmes in accordance with Building Act timeframes.

All known dams have been recorded on the Dam Register, and dam owners informed of Building Act requirements.

2012-22

­ 100% of dams comply with regulation requirements that come into force in July 2012.

Not Achieved

No action, regulations still not in force. Latest date is 1 July 2015

HBRC will investigate illegally built dams and will ensure that they are removed or made compliant.

An illegally built dam is made compliant or removed within six months of identification.

2012-22

­ 100% of dams comply with regulations.

Achieved

No illegal dams [as defined under the Act] identified.

HBRC Audited 2013-14 Annual Report

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HBRC will develop and implement regional pest management strategies that improve biodiversity and economic prosperity.

Pest Management Strategies

Maintain a current Regional Pest Management Strategy.

2013-2014

­ Review the current Regional Pest Management Strategy (RPMS) and complete new Plan by 2015

Progressing

The Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) and Regional Phytosanitary Pest Management Plan have been reviewed with both strategies sealed by Council in March 2013. A further review required following amendments to the Biosecurity Act of the RPMP is on track for completion in 2015.

A number of initiatives underway will inform the next review of the RPMP. These initiatives include considering how more effective biosecurity risk management may take place for the Horticulture, pipfruit and viticulture sectors, how “Good Neighbour” rules may be used along boundaries with Crown estate and what the options there may be to integrate additional top predator pests into HBRC’s possum control area programme. Development of the cost benefit analysis that is required for each pest to underpin any decision for HBRC intervention in the management of that pest are also well advanced.

Undertake research and investigation to quantify and/or increase the economic, biodiversity or animal/human health benefits of pest control.

Ongoing

­ Undertake at least one research/investigation initiative annually.

Achieved

There were five research projects successfully completed. These included a grass forage trial (rabbits – Tutira/Opouahi), wide scale predator control biodiversity outcomes monitoring (Opouahi), feral cat camera monitoring trial (NZ first of its kind research to establish a monitoring technique for predators), toxoplasmosis research, and farmer uptake focus groups research for wide scale predator control (Cape to City).

HBRC will provide effective pest management programmes that improve regional biodiversity and economic prosperity.

Regional Animal Pest Control and Bovine Tb Vector Control Programmes

Hectares of rateable land kept at low possum numbers. Low possum numbers means no more than five possums caught per 100 traps set out at night.

­ By 2016 all rateable land will be reduced to low possum numbers (total rateable land in Hawke’s Bay = 1,000,000 ha).

Rateable land in transition from the Animal Health Board programme:

2013-14:  16,000 ha

2014-15:  80,000 ha

2015-16:  30,000 ha

Rateable land in Possum Control Area (PCA) Programme:

June 2013:  490,000 ha

June 2014:  507,000 ha

Of the PCAs monitored, less than 10% of the monitoring lines exceed 5% trap catch.

Achieved

At 30 June 2013 a total area of 907,740 ha of rateable land is being kept at low possum numbers. This comprises 507,740ha’s under HBRC’s possum control area (PCA) programme and approximately 400,000 ha of AHB vector control operations under the TBfree NZ programme. Possum initial control has been completed across 98% of productive land within the region.

An area of 16,304 ha was transitioned from the TBfree programme to HBRCs PCA programme in the 2013/14 year. 

Education and Trend monitoring utilising chew cards has been completed across 52,474 hectares (10.3% of possum control area programme). Of the 310 monitoring lines completed 24 or 7.7% of these lines exceeded 5% rtc.

The number of active rook nests treated annually across the region.

Ongoing

­ Monitoring indicates a downward trend in active rook nest numbers in both areas (North and South of SH5).

Achieved

Aerial rook control has been carried out and completed in all known rookeries across the region during the 2013 rook breeding season. An additional 26 new rookeries where located across the region, 3 in the eradication zone and 23 in the control zone.

A total of 95 active nests were aerial treated across the eradication zone north of SH5.

A total of 448 active nests were aerial treated across the control zone south of SH5 compared with 686 in the 2012/2013 financial year.

Ten rook enquires were responded during the year.

Response time to rabbit complaints/enquiries.

Ongoing

­ An initial response is given within 5 working days of receipt of each rabbit related complaint/enquiry

Achieved

Fifty rabbit enquires were received and followed up.  All enquires have been responded to within 5 working days of receiving their initial call.  Assistance was provided in the form of environmental topic’s, one on one advice, and where appropriate a demonstration on best use of either Pindone rabbit pellets or magtoxin, which is used for fumigating rabbit borrows.

McLean Scale four indicates that there are pockets of rabbits with signs and fresh burrows very noticeable.

One property has ongoing rabbit management plans for 2014/15 with initial control scheduled for the winter of 2014.

Responsiveness to properties identified with rabbit populations over McLean Scale 4.

Ongoing

­ A management plan is prepared within four months for each property identified with rabbit numbers above McLean Scale 4.

Plant Pest Control

Routine plant pest inspections of areas infested with plants controlled under HBRC Regional Pest Management Strategy.

Ongoing

­ All known infestations of ‘occupier responsibility’ Total Control plant pest sites are visited annually

­ All known ‘service delivery’ Total Control plant pest sites are visited annually and plants controlled

­ All Privet sites identified through complaints controlled within 6 months of complaint

­ The land around all known infestations of Total Control plants is inspected at least every 3 years

­ All areas of high potential risk are visited annually and checked for possible new plant pest incursions

Achieved

Total Control Service delivery visits and control were undertaken on Spiny emex, African feather grass, goats rue, phragmites, yellow water Lilley and White edged nightshade by Council officers. Control work has been completed by contractors for Nassella tussock.

The urban Privet programme has had a total of 261 properties (65 in Wairoa) where Privet has been removed by the contractor or council staff.

A total of 2428 visits were made this year on total control plant pest properties. Of these 1148 were urban visits. Occupiers have undertaken control principally on Apple of Sodom, Old Man’s Beard, Chilean needle grass, Cotton thistle, Pinus Contorta, Japanese honeysuckle, Australia sedge, and Woolly nightshade.

Fluproponate (Taskforce) has been used for two years now on Chilean needle grass with the benefits of using it starting to show.  However there are still some issues to work on with this product. A ‘Best Practise’ on how to use this chemical will be developed in conjunction with other Councils. The aerial application of the chemical has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Residue and efficacy trials required by EPA are underway to support the retention of Taskforce’s registration.

A monitoring and control programme has continued for Darwin’s barberry in the two known infested areas (Puketitiri and Wakarara), and for Boneseed on the coast south of Cape Kidnappers.

Leaflets were distributed for Blue passionflower in the Taradale and Clive area. Control for Blue passionflower has started. Inspections have been carried out on land around known infestations of other total control plants, as time has allowed.

Two Notices of Direction were issued. These were issued to land users with a high likelihood of Chilean Needle grass on their properties who wanted to sell hay off the property.

A total of 22 Earthmoving machines/mowers were inspected after being washed down before leaving infected sites.

HBRC Audited 2013-14 Annual Report

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HBRC will reduce the impact of long term natural and man-made hazards to life and property, eliminating these risks if practicable, and if not seek the reduction of their impact.

Assessment of natural and manmade hazards will be completed for at risk areas in Hawke’s Bay.

2012-22

­ Advocate to Territorial Authorities for the consideration and inclusion of hazard information as part of their land use planning functions

­ In conjunction with TAs, provide public advice on the impacts of hazards

­ Complete changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 statutory plans that reflect the integrated approach of the Joint Hazard Strategy

Partially Achieved

Currently working with HBRC Strategy and Policy Group to develop a change to the RPS to implement a risk based approach and strengthen the requirement for TLAs to consider the impacts of natural hazards when considering land use changes.

Facilitated Napier Tsunami Evacuation Planning Workshop March 2014.

On-line hazard database has been maintained on the HBRC website.

Submission made to the HDC proposed District Plan on strengthening their risk reduction through land use planning.

Number of hazards research projects commissioned each year.

2012-22

­ At least one new research project commissioned each year

Achieved

A project commissioned to review the liquefaction potential in Hawke’s Bay, with the CDEM Group leading a partnership of all Hawke’s Bay Councils, local IPENZ members and GNS.  The project has run over 2 years and is to be completed by June 2015.  Access has also been provided to the CGD for HB geotechnical assessments.

Results of an Active Fault Mapping project for CHB prepared 2013 was presented to CHBDC by GNS on 13 March 2014.

A project was completed providing Level 2 tsunami mapping for remote coastal areas in HB based on the findings of the National Tsunami Risk Review Sept 2013.

A review of the 10-year HB CDEM Hazard Research Plan was commissioned with a workshop hosted May 2014.  The final report is due in late 2014.

Percentage of surveyed residents that are aware of hazard risks & can identify earthquake, flooding, and tsunami as major hazards in Hawke’s Bay.

2012-22

­ Awareness of earthquake, flooding/heavy rainfall and tsunami hazard risks show an increase over time

­ Specific target more than 50% of residents can identify tsunami as one of the region’s major hazards by 2018

­ As measured in a 3 year survey

Achieved

The most recent regional survey in 2013, undertaken on behalf of Council by SIL Research, asked residents to identify hazard risks to their livelihood:

·    93% identified earthquake

·    62% identified flooding/heavy rain

·    51% identified tsunami, up from 33% in 2008

Satisfaction of Territorial Authorities and professionals involved in land use planning decision making with the quality, format & relevance of hazard information supplied.

2012-22

­ All Territorial Authorities and planning professionals are satisfied with the quality, format and relevance of hazard information supplied/available as assessed by an evaluation and feedback form every 3 years

Achieved

A HB Hazard Research Survey was sent out to the TLA and some other key professionals involve in land use planning decision making with results compiled in Sept 2013.  75% of respondents were satisfied (rating either good, very good or excellent) with the quality of hazard information they received.  100% said the information was relevant.

HBRC will maintain and where appropriate increase the readiness of Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (HBCDEM) and the community to respond to a civil defence emergency.

HBRC response to a Civil Defence emergency is coordinated, appropriate, effective and efficient.

2012-22

­ Complete the Review of the HBCDEM Plan

­ Complete framework for Training Needs Analysis and Training Programme with partner organisations

­ Complete HBCDEM Group Training Directive

­ Maintain three yearly exercise programmes

­ Corrective Actions that the HBCDEM group has responsibility for are implemented in accordance with the Corrective Action Plan

Achieved

The review of the Group Plan was approved by the CDEM Joint Committee on 20 June 2014.

Not Achieved

Framework for Training Needs Analysis will be dealt with as part of the implementation Group Plan

Partially Achieved

The training directive will be completed post the Group Plan review late 2014

The corrective actions plan from the recommendations of the Capability Assessment Report is being reviewed quarterly by the Coordinating Executives Group and was considered as part of the review of the Group Plan.

The level of support provided to the HBCDEM Group in directing and co-ordinating personnel and resources for response and recovery operations.

2013-14

­ Completed welfare work plan

­ Conduct induction training for incoming Joint Committee members post 2013 elections

2012-22

­ An active Welfare Advisory Group which meets at least 4 times a year

Partially Achieved

The review of the Group Welfare Plan will be conducted post the Group Plan review.

Achieved

The Welfare Advisory Group is meeting at least quarterly and is making good progress in coordinating welfare planning and cooperation between different welfare agencies.

The percentage of surveyed residents prepared to cope for at least three days on their own.

2012-22

­ 90% residents have enough food stored for three days and had some way of cooking without electricity

­ 75% have enough water stored

­ As measured by three yearly survey

Achieved

Survey results in 2013 (HBRC survey undertaken by SIL Research) showed 93% had enough food stored, with 89% having some alternative way of cooking without electricity.

68% had enough water stored not including water in the hot water cylinders.  An increase from 55% in 2011.

A National MCDEM survey in July 2011 showed 66% of NZers had taken steps to prepare themselves or their household, up from 44% the previous year.

HBRC will ensure that appropriate levels of response capabilities are in place and maintained across the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (HBCDEM) Group.

Established Emergency Management Plans including training and procedures.

2013-14

­ Continue to develop the capability of the Group Emergency Coordination Centre in Hastings.

­ Complete capacity review of existing Emergency Operations Centre facilities in HBCDEM Group.

2012-22

­ Maintain Plans and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure Group Emergency Coordination Centres can be ready for operation within 6 hrs of event.

­ Effectively and efficiently manage any emergency events from initial warning until a safe situation returns.

Achieved

The GECC is equipped fully and operational.

Minor enhancements identified during training and testing are being implemented.

Partially Achieved

Reviews will occur in parallel with the implementation of the national Emergency Management Information System (EMIS).Volcanic Ash Exercise held in November 2013.

Warning system established and operating.  165 warnings or watches of severe weather, volcanic alert level changes, tsunami advice or other hazardous events have been effectively and efficiently managed.  Wide level of satisfaction by supporting agencies in the system.

Maintain the CDEM Group’s emergency management and civil defence capacity with the capability of effectively responding to an emergency event.

2012-22

­ Maintain established teams, training programmes, Emergency Operations Centre, Manuals, in accordance with HBCDEM Group Plan.

Achieved

Contact List of trained team members is maintained.

Development of Training activities incorporating the new EMIS operating platform was completed across the Group over 203/14. There have been technical issues with EMIS nationally and the Group is slowly making this system operational as these issues are sorted out by MCDEM.

 HBRC will ensure the recovery from emergencies is managed in accordance with the scale of the event.

Facilitate and maintain Lifelines Group who have effective input into Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group plans.

Dedicated CDEM Group Recovery Manager appointed.

A relevant CDEM Group Recovery Plan is adopted and maintained.

2013-14

­ An active Lifelines Group which meets at least 4 times a year.

­ Complete Group Recovery Plan.

­ Complete an engineering Lifelines work programme.

2012 – 2022

­ Partner Territorial Authorities have appointed local recovery managers.

Partially Achieved

The HB Engineering Lifelines Group has appointed a new Chairman.  The Lifelines Group represents essential utilities and infrastructure.  There is a requirement under legislation that they need to be up and running as quickly as possible after an event.  The group has commenced a critical sites assessment project which should be compete in August 2014.

Partially Achieved

Hawke’s Bay Recovery Forum was run in December 2013.  This forum facilitated the development of a Hawke’s Bay Recovery Strategy.  This strategy was approved by the CDEM Joint Committee in June 2014.  The Strategy now needs to be rolled out to the TLAs and the appointment of local recovery mangers will be part of this process.

HBRC will ensure it has an emergency response capability that can provide regional hazard assessments and warning systems to the Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group and to manage Council assets.

Effectiveness of response capacity and capability.

Ongoing

­ Maintain established Teams, training programmes, Emergency Operations Centre, Manuals and Business Continuance Plan.

Achieved

-    CDEM teams maintained, with 21 new staff inducted in the Council’s emergency requirements. Training sessions have been run for all HBRC CDEM Teams with EOC’s and manuals maintained.

-    Biennial review of the BCP was completed and approved by the Executive Team in September 2013.

24hour duty management system is in place.

Ongoing

­ Operate an effective 24-hour Duty Management Service and respond to urgent public enquiries and complaints in a timely professional manner.

Achieved

An effective 24-hour duty management system has been operated with 545 calls logged for the year.

HBRC provide reliable warning of flooding from the region’s major rivers to at risk communities in the Wairoa, Tutaekuri, Ngaruroro and Tukituki areas.

Percentage of time that priority telemetered rainfall and river level sites are operational throughout the year.

­ Priority sites: 98%

­ Overall: 92%

Percentage of time that priority telemetered rainfall and river level sites are operational throughout the year:

2012-19:  98% average for all key sites

Achieved

Key sites = 99.74% performance

All Sites = 98.32 % performance

(July 2013 to Feb. 2014)

A flood forecasting system is available on the web to advise the community on likely rainfall and flooding.

Percentage of the region at risk of flooding from large rivers, covered by a flood forecasting model.

Percentage  of the region covered by a flood forecasting model

2014-15:  70%

Achieved

­ The Ngaruroro, Tukituki and Tutaekuri rivers make up the central and southern flood forecasting model. In the North the Wairoa River catchment is covered by a flood forecast model. To date 70% of the region is covered with a model.

Ongoing

­ No decrease in model performance.

Achieved

Verification work is carried out following a flood event to improve the models.

Information available on HBRC’s website during storm events.

Ongoing

­ No change

Achieved

­ Currently information on the Council web is available only for larger flood events.

Peak flood forecast river flows agree within 25% of the actual flows.

Ongoing

­ No decrease in performance.

Achieved

Provided flooding potential advice to the region, no significant events occurred during the period.

HBRC will continue to improve its knowledge and understanding of flood risks from the areas exposed to severe weather events and the effects of runoff onto low lying land and into the network of drains, streams and rivers of the region.

Percentage of area mapped for flood hazard, including the impact of climate change.

2014-15:  100%

­ To update flood hazard information for high risk communities.

Almost Achieved

97% of the high risk communities have been mapped (excluding climate change effects).

29% of the low risk communities have been mapped (excluding climate change effects).

HBRC will to respond to oil spills within the Hawke’s Bay Coastal Marine boundary and maintain a Tier 2 oil spill response plan which identifies priority areas in HB for protection in the event of a major spill.

Current Tier 2 Oil Spill Plan is in place and training is being implemented

Operative Marine Oil Spill Plan is maintained, along with trained personnel.

Achieved

­ A 3-yearly plan review has been completed as required by MNZ, with an environmental risk assessment workshop held in October.  Public consultation resulted in 5 submissions, and the plan was submitted to MNZ in June 2014 for approval.

­ 10 staff attended various MNZ training courses, and 2 practical exercises were run.

­ 3 oil spill events have occurred with appropriate responses made and clean up arranged. Costs fully recovered with minimal environmental impacts.

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HBRC will engage, co-ordinate and implement sustainable regional road safety initiatives so that Hawke’s Bay roads and pathways are safe and accessible, and that the emotional and financial costs of road traffic crashes are reduced

Effectively implement Regional Safety Action Plans with the relevant objectives of the Regional Land Transport Strategy; Safer Journeys 2020; and the New Zealand Injury Prevention Strategy

2013-22

­ Regional Safety Action Plans for Wairoa, Napier, Hastings, and Central Hawke’s Bay will be reviewed quarterly with a focus on key issues to be addressed

­ Road safety programmes are implemented to reduce the incidence and severity of road traffic crashes and to align with the key outcomes and issues in the RoadSafe Strategic Plan

Achieved

Quarterly Regional Safety Action Plan meetings have been held, with the latest taking place in June.  These meetings continue to be purposeful for the stakeholders and provide an opportunity to identify joint projects.

Achieved

Programmes have been undertaken as per the RoadSafe Strategic Plan.  The plan focuses on the region’s high risk categories. Quarterly reports have been completed for the Regional Transport Committee.

Through the region’s transport strategy HBRC will promote improved integration of all transport modes, land use and efficient movement of freight

Approved Regional Land Transport Strategy in place

2013-14

­ Implement and report on current RLTS as required by statute

2015

­ Review of RLTS completed by July 2015

Achieved

The Regional Land Transport Strategy for 2012-2042 (RLTS) was adopted in June 2012.

Achieved

The RLTS has been monitored by the Transport Advisory Group and reports have been provided to the Regional Transport Committee as required.

Three yearly Regional Land Transport Programme approved

2013-15

­ Implement and report on Regional Land Transport Programme 2012-15 as required by statute

Achieved

The Regional Land Transport Programme is monitored by the Transport Advisory Group and regular reports are provided to the Regional Transport Committee. Good progress has been made with the implementation of high priority projects during 2013-14.

HBRC will provide an accessible bus service and appropriate service infrastructure within and between the Napier, Hastings and Havelock North urban areas that will be expanded to meet the increasing need for public transport for the people of Hawke’s Bay

In accordance with Regional Land Transport Strategy

2013-15

­ Build on the improvements made over the last 3 years and ensure current levels of services are maintained and target any increase in funding towards improving existing services

Achieved

Improvements made over the last 3-4 years have resulted in increased (and still rising) passenger trips.  There was a 5% increase in patronage during 2013-14, when compared with the previous year.

Additional buses have been added to Route 12 to address overloading issues at peak times, with costs offset by a reduction of the express Hastings to Napier service which was under patronised.

Continue improving signage, infrastructure and information at all bus stops

2013-14

­ Implement bus-stop service level standards (as outlined in Regional Public Transport Plan)

2013-15

­ Install four additional bus shelters each year (two in Hastings and two in Napier)

Partially Achieved

In consultation with Hastings District Council bus stop signage has been installed throughout Hastings. Discussions are continuing regarding the installation of similar signage at bus stops in Napier.

Achieved

Two shelters have been installed in Napier and two have been installed in Hastings.

Where bus routes exist, at least 90% of residences and businesses are in the following walking distances of a bus stop:

­ 500m:   normal conditions

­ 600m:   low density/outer areas

2013-15

­ Increase the number of bus stops in Hastings and Napier to meet the measure in the Regional Public Transport Plan

Not Achieved

No new bus stops have been installed during this period.  The Regional Public Transport Plan is to be reviewed during 2014-15 and bus routes are under review.  Bus stop installation may continue after this review.

Changes in technology to be utilised to provide a better service

2013-14

­ Investigate online top-ups for smartcards

Achieved

HBRC is part of a national electronic bus ticketing project to develop a replacement system for regional councils. It is expected that online top-ups will be a feature of this system.

Fare payment systems are to be simple to understand; reviewed regularly and accurately record passenger trip information

Fare levels will be reviewed annually

2013-19

­ Fare reviews to be undertaken annually

Achieved

Fares were increased in September 2013 and the final stage of a three year fare increase programme will be implemented in September 2014.

Integration with other modes

Improve integration between public transport and walking and cycling

2013-15

­ Investigate further opportunities for installation of secure bike racks at major bus stops

Not Achieved

No further bike racks have been installed at bus stops, as suitable sites have not been identified.  Bike racks on buses continue to be well-used, with over 5647 bikes carried since the carriers were first installed.

Continue to provide and deliver the Total Mobility scheme in Napier, Hastings and Waipukurau for those unable to use public transport due to serious mobility constraints

Membership is increased and service delivered in accordance with New Zealand Transport Authority guidelines

2013-15

­ Increase by at least 5% a year

Achieved

Total membership recorded on the Council’s Total Mobility database continues to increase.

Membership at June 2014 was 3261, an increase of 6.4% on June 2013 membership.

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HBRC will engage in strategic relationships that help better achieve its vision and purposes.

Formalisation of strategic alliances that are sector and institutionally-based.

2012-15

­ Create a bi-annual forum of primary production sector associations.

­ Determine shared services opportunities with Hawke’s Bay councils and wider regional sector allies

Achieved

The Pan-Sector Group has been formed through the Land Management Team, comprising agencies across the primary production sector. The aim of the Pan-sector Group is to collaboratively develop and coordinate a industry based strategic approach to sustainable land management that aims to increase the economic benefit from primary industry throughout Hawke’s Bay while considering processes to manage and mitigate the effects of current and potential land uses on water quality in the region. The Group’s immediate focus is on realizing the economic, environmental and social benefits from the Ruataniwha Water Storage Project.

The Group meets 3-4 times per year.

Achieved

A Shared Services Company (HBLASS Ltd) was incorporated in December 2012. Membership of the Board comprises the CEOs of the 5 local authorities and an independent Chairman. The Statement of Intent for 2014/15 was adopted by HBRC in February 2014.

Several work streams have been progressed, principally vehicle fleet management and the establishment of a GIS Shared Service

HBRC will work in partnership with treaty claimant groups to govern natural resources and to jointly explore sustainable economic opportunities in Hawke’s Bay.

Regional Planning Committee operating successfully.

2012-15

­ Regional Planning Committee permanently established.

Partially Achieved

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Planning Committee Bill, to which HBRC is a party, was introduced in to the House on 16 April 2014.

HBRC will contribute to support the development of Regional Public Infrastructure projects.

Evaluation of Regional Public Infrastructure projects and which to support.

2013-14

-  $2M provision is made for regional hockey turf facilities in Hawke’s Bay, requiring that the HB Hockey Association, the Hawke’s Bay Hockey Artificial Surfaces Trust, the Regional Sports Park Trust and the Napier City and Hastings District councils, produce an acceptable and agreed Plan for any new Regional hockey turf facilities that complies with Council’s Regional Community Facilities fund policy.

Achieved

Council has paid $2M to the Regional Sports Park Trust for the construction of a Tier one hockey turf, which has since been completed.

-   $500,000 for the upgrade of the Wairoa Community Centre/Alexander Park in Wairoa District.

Not Achieved

Wairoa District Council has now completed its fundraising for the Community Centre upgrade and is finalising the design stage of the project. Construction is expected to begin in late 2014 with completion by mid-2015.

-  $500,000 for the provision of a Visitor and Education Centre at Te Mata Peak in Hastings District, subject to negotiations with the Te Mata Park Trust and the Hastings District Council to ensure the best possible alignment with HBRC’s policy for Community Facilities and brand recognition.

Not Achieved

The Te Mata Park Trust Board advises that in August 2014 they are commencing fundraising for the final money (approx $1M, with $3.3M already secured) and are targeting a build commencement in mid-2015.

HBRC will communicate its purpose and direction to the community. The community will know what it is being done and why.

On-time delivery of Annual Plan, plan change, State of the Environment and statutory documents.

2013-15

­ Long Term Plan, State of the Environment, Annual Report, Tukituki Plan change.

Achieved

Delivered 2012-13 Annual Report, Summary Annual Report and 2013-14 Draft Annual Plan, Summary Draft Plan and Annual Plan.

Councillors, Executive and staff available to speak/inform on HBRC activities.

2013-15

­ Measure number of interactions.

Achieved

Engaged through HB Home & Garden Show, HB 150^th A&P Show (Ruataniwha storage and bio-security/ diversity expo stands), Chamber Business Awards, Ballance Farm Environment Awards, Irrigation NZ Conference, Better Home and Living Show, National Horticultural Field Day, Walk and Talk Series, planting days, educational workshops and HB Trails events

Number of media releases generated; uptake of digital technologies.

2013-15

­ 90 Releases; Number of social media posts.

Achieved

127 media releases of which 105 were covered by media, 153 Facebook posts and 26 tweets in period

Regional newsprint media coverage averages > 90% positive/neutral.

2013-15

­ Not less than 95% average

Achieved

Media coverage at 96.3% positive/ neutral

HBRC will provide opportunities for the community to be involved in its decision making processes. Community engagement will be a key component of all major programmes and projects.

Number of council meetings and workshops.

2013-15

­ Open reporting of Council/ Committee items.

Achieved

44 Council and Committee meetings held in reporting period, of these eleven (11) had a public-excluded element

Clearly flagged opportunities for input, submissions and other feedback into HBRC documents.

2013-15

­ Refresh and maintain annual HBRC Communications Plan

Achieved

Continuous improvement through communications strategy and targeted communication plans

Number of public meetings, workshops and public events (includes awards and field days).

2013-15

­ Meetings, workshops and events strongly considered for major projects and in HBRC’s statutory role

Achieved

In addition to the interactions outlined above a special consultative process was undertaken for investment in the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme. 17 public meetings were held as part of this process and approximately 500 people attended.

Four annual plan public meetings were held and the total attendance was between 20 and 30.

Regular meetings held for TANK Group, HB Biodiversity Strategy and Pan-Sector Group.

Twenty meetings specific to potential water users (Ruataniwha storage)

HBRC will provide information that is relevant to the community and communities of interest. Information will be audience appropriate.

Delivery of updates on HBRC activities and progress.

2013-15

­ Generate region, community and consent holder/ catchment newsletters

Achieved

Targeted newsletters: Our Place (x3), Rates Update, RWSS consultation flyer; In the Zone newsletters, leaders Briefing, Step Out (schools) and newsletters to leaseholders.

Facilitation of agreed stakeholder groups.

2013-15

­ Audit number of groups

Achieved

93 active partnerships as of March 2014

Timely delivery information to communities of interest.

2013-15

­ Appropriate ‘tool’ selected according to programme needs

Achieved

Council uses a range of channels to suit programmes and activities, including websites, publications, newspapers, radio, social media posts, brochures and events

HBRC will increase the community’s resilience to climate change

HBRC’s corporate total annual Greenhouse Gas emissions measure in carbon dioxide equivalents (excluding Port of Napier Ltd)

2012-22

­ Reduce corporate (excluding Port of Napier Ltd) carbon emissions from 2005/06 by:

·      10% by 2014

·      20% by 2020

·      30% by 2050

Monitoring of carbon emissions is being undertaken and strategies for reducing those emissions implemented.

Staff preparing report to Council late in 2014.

Number of sectors through which HBRC promotes / influences reduction in carbon emissions and adaptation to climate change

2013

­ Establish a process to monitor and report regional carbon emissions with the first report completed by 30 June 2013

­ Funding for conversion of 100 dwellings to solar hot water.

2013-19

­ Continue to increase HBRC’s influence in initiatives to improve regional resilience to the impacts of climate change.

­ Continue to update and report regional carbon emissions at least every 3 years.

Achieved

A system to quantify regional green house emissions has been developed by Landcare Research.  This requires substantial data gathering.  Staff preparing report to Council late in 2014.

Not Achieved

HBRC has yet to receive a business case for the establishment for a Solar Hot Water Scheme from Napier City and Hastings District councils. Provision is still available for loan funding should the scheme be initiated.

Achieved

A number of initiatives included in HBRC Strategic document and LTP are being implemented.

A report entitled Global Climate Change and Barrier-beach responses has been completed and published.  This predicts a significant increase in risk along the regions coast by 2100.  HBRC have initiated the development in conjunction with territorial authorities of a coastal strategy to determine appropriate mitigation of the impact of this hazard.

Not Achieved.

­ Gathering of information for this report has commenced. Report completion programmed for presentation to Council during 2014/15.

HBRC will provide the community with a channel for representation through elected members and Iwi to enable access and influence on decision making.

Councillors’ attendance at monthly Council and Committee meetings achieving at least 90% attendance of elected and appointed members.

2012-22

­ Attendance rate of 90%.

Achieved

40 Council and Committee meetings were held, with attendance rate of 91%.

Attendance at Maori Committee meetings.

2012-22

­ Attendance rate of 80%

Achieved

The Maori Committee held 5 meetings during the year, with an attendance rate of 84%.

10 Year Plan/Annual Plan consultation during April and May with the final Plan being adopted by HBRC by 30 June.

2012-22

­ Consultation and submission period of at least 25 working days.

Achieved

Draft Annual Plan 2014-15 publicly notified 2 April 2014 with submissions closing date 12 May 2014, providing 25 working days.

Comply with the provisions of the Local Electoral Act 2001.

2013-14

­ Elections to be held 12 October 2013.

Achieved

Elections held and final results confirmed Wednesday, 16 October 2013.

HBRC will aim to maximise Local Government effectiveness and efficiency.

Facilitate and report on Local Government efficiencies achieved.

2012-22

Complete a review, in consultation with territorial authorities within the region, which will cover:

­ Opportunities for inter-regional and central government collaboration.

­ How the Hawke’s Bay economy might be further diversified and made more resilient.

­ The role of Local Government in Hawke’s Bay in enabling socioeconomic development, and the effectiveness of Local Government structures including planning and compliance frameworks are to be studied.

Achieved

The Study on Improving the Social and Economic Performance of Hawke’s Bay was initiated in April 2012 with the appointment of McGredy Winder & Co.

The Terms of Reference called for two phases of work. The first phase was completed in August 2012.

Phase 2, which assessed the costs and benefits of three alternative local government structures, was completed in June 2013. It provides a financial model that can be applied to other local government options within Hawke’s Bay.

A Shared Services Company (HBLASS Ltd) was incorporated in December 2012. Membership of the Board comprises the CEOs of the 5 local authorities and an independent Chairman. The Statement of Intent for 2014-15 was considered by Council in February 2014 and no amendments were sought by Council.

Several work streams have been progressed, principally vehicle fleet management and the appointment of a Regional GIS Manager.

HBRC will provide support services to the Investment Company and to any associated subsidiaries of the Investment Company.

A number of Board meetings to be supported by HBRC staff.

2012-22

­ Provide support for the Board meetings of the Investment Company and subsidiaries.

­ Confirm the Statement of Corporate Intent each year.

Achieved

Administrative and finance support provided as agreed.

Final Statement of Corporate Intent 2014-15 approved by Council on 28 May 2014.

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Buildings

10 - 100

Site Improvements

10 - 40

Wharves & Jetties

10 - 80

Vehicles

3 - 10

Plant & Equipment

3 - 25

Computer Equipment

3 - 5

Computer Software & Licences

3 - 10

Infrastructure Assets

10 - 70

Soft Dredging

6 - 8

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