MINUTES OF A meeting of the Regional Planning Committee
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2015
Time: 11.00 am
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Council Chamber Hawke's Bay Regional Council 159 Dalton Street NAPIER |
Present: Mr Toro Waaka – Co-Chairman -Ngati Pahauwera Development & Tiaki Trusts
Cr Fenton Wilson – Co-Chairman
Mr Nigel Baker, Ngati Tuwharetoa Hapu Forum
Cr Rick Barker
Cr Peter Beaven
Cr Tom Belford
Mr Karauna Brown, Ngati Hineuru Iwi Inc
Cr Alan Dick
Cr Rex Graham
Cr Debbie Hewitt
Ms Tania Hopmans, Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust
Ms Nicky Kirikiri, Te Toi Kura o Waikaremoana
Mr Peter Paku, He Toa Takitini
Cr Dave Pipe
Cr Christine Scott
Mr Rangi Spooner, Mana Ahuriri Incorporated
Mr Walter Wilson, Te Tira Whakaemi o Te Wairo
In Attendance: E Lambert – Interim Chief Executive
I Maxwell – Group Manager Resource Management
G Ide – Manager Strategy & Policy
M Heaney – Client Services Manager
W Wright – Resource Use Manager
M Adye – Asset Manager
J Powrie – Team Leader - Assets
K Kozyniak – Senior Scientist – Air
E Powell – Planner
N van Pelt – Executive Assistant
KARAKIA - Walter Wilson
Chairman Fenton Wilson welcomed everyone to the meeting and pointed out that this is the first meeting since passing of the new Hawke's Bay Regional Planning Committee legislation.
Notices
Chairman Fenton Wilson encouraged all members of the Committee to make themselves familiar with the new Archives Central site - http://archivescentral.org.nz/
Mr Toro Waaka extended an invitation from Heretaunga Tamatea to the RPC to attend a Deed of Settlement Signing Ceremony at Te Aute College on Saturday 26 September 2015, from 10:30am – 2:00pm.
Apologies
There were no apologies.
2. Conflict of Interest Declarations
Mr T Waaka declared an interest in relation to item 14, the Matatini presentation by Ms Huata.
3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Regional Planning Committee Held on 20 May 2015
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Minutes of the Regional Planning Committee held on Wednesday, 20 May 2015, a copy having been circulated prior to the meeting, were taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED |
4. Matters Arising from Minutes of the Regional Planning Committee Held on 20 May 2015
Representatives from Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated to be invited to November meeting to talk about NKII’s perspectives on Plan Change 5 Environment Court decision.
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Follow-up Items from Previous Regional Planning Committee Meetings |
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Mr Maxwell and Mrs Lambert updated the Committee on the status of the follow-ups from the cancelled meeting 15 July. Regional Planning Committee – Terms of Reference Action item: Paper that is specific to the Terms of Reference set out in the Regional Planning Committee legislation is to be prepared for the February 2016 meeting. |
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1. That the Regional Planning Committee receives the report “Follow-up Items from Previous Regional Planning Committee Meetings”. CARRIED |
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Call for any Minor Items Not on the Agenda |
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That the Regional Planning Committee accepts the following minor items not on the agenda, for discussion as item 16. · Strategy to inform the public on the RPC · Papers and decisions · Appointment process for Hawke’s Bay Tourism Board · Voting process - 9 councillors and 8 iwi reps – If its required it can be on an item by item basis or the tangata whenua representative’s vote in an extra iwi rep so the numbers are even. · Hearings Committee meeting |
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Regional Planning Committee Annual Activity Report 2014-15 |
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Mrs Powell talked to the Report. This report provided an overview of the form and functions of the Regional Planning Committee and its activities over the past 12 months. This document is nearly completed, ready for publication. To help the public get a better understanding of what the RPC’s role is now that the Bill has been passed though government, Mrs Lambert will look at including a summary of the report in the next edition of ‘Our Place’ – the Council’s quarterly newsletter to all households. |
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1. That the Regional Planning Committee receives the draft “Regional Planning Committee Annual Report for 1 July 2014 – 30 June 2015” and instructs staff to proceed with the publication and distribution of the finalised report as amended as agreed. CARRIED |
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Clean Air Compliance Strategy |
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Mr Mark Heaney, Mr Wayne Wright and Dr Kathleen Kozyniak presented a report on the current position for the HBRC Heatsmart programme in terms of its effectiveness in meeting National Environmental Standard for Air Quality targets, and to propose a strategy that encourages compliance with woodburner discharge rules in the Regional Resource Management Plan. |
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The Regional Planning Committee recommends that Council: 1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted policy on significance and that Council can exercise its discretion under Sections 79(1)(a) and 82(3) of the Local Government Act 2002 and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision due to the nature and significance of the issue to be considered and decided. 2. Notes progress to date in meeting National Environmental Standard for Air Quality targets. 3. Approves the proposed actions regarding communication and enforcement. 4. Instructs staff to investigate the efficacy of a ‘no visible smoke’ rule. CARRIED |
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Matatini 2017 |
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Ms Narelle Huata, Ms Donna Awatere-Huata and Ms Liz Clarke came along and presented Matatini. This arts and culture festival is being held in 2017 in Hawke's Bay. In the lead up to this event the Mauri of Te Matatini will be on its journey to several towns and will settle in Heretaunga ahead of the Kahungunu event. Each town has encouraged everybody from the general public to government departments and councils to be part of the wananaga or workshops.The purpose of this is to encourage the whole of the Ngāti Kahungunu region to be part of the opening ceremony in 2017, where they will be showcasing our region to the world. Many schools, institutions and businesses have already agreed to participate. |
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1. That the “Matatini 2017” report be received. CARRIED |
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Petroleum Exploration Proposed Block Offer 2016 |
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New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals has invited the Hawke's Bay Regional Council and other local authorities to provide comments on its proposed Block Offer 2016 for petroleum exploration. The deadline for comments to be lodged is 30 October 2015. Mr Gavin Ide presented draft comments on the proposed Block Offer 2016 that could be lodged on HBRC’s behalf. These were very similar to comments lodged on the 2015 Block Offer. Committee members discussed options for suggesting removal of a number of blocks from the proposed offshore Pegasus East Coast Basin area. There was a strong feeling from the Committee that they would like the boundary line moved on the map. Maps were given to Chairman Fenton Wilson from committee members to show where they thought the boundary might get moved to. Councillor Barker moved the Council’s comments be revised to be structured in two clear parts, firstly dealing with HBRC’s statutory functions under the RMA, and secondly taking a regional leadership role advocating for the removal of proposed Blocks nearest to the region’s coastal marine area in order to assist in protecting fisheries and sensitive coastal areas. The revised comments would be circulated amongst Regional Planning Committee members for further input before being presented to the Council meeting on October. |
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1. That the Regional Planning Committee receives the Petroleum Exploration Proposed Block Offer 2016 draft comments and amend as necessary for referral to the Council. 2. The Regional Planning Committee recommends that Council: 2.1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted policy on significance and that Council can exercise its discretion under Sections 79(1)(a) and 82(3) of the Local Government Act 2002 and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision due to the nature and significance of the issue to be considered and decided. 2.2. Lodges revised comments on New Zealand Petroleum and Mineral’s proposed Block Offer 2016 by the 30 October 2015 deadline, following circulation amongst Regional Planning Committee members for further feedback. |
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Nga Hapu o Tutaekuri Hapu Management Plan |
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Mr Te Kaha Hawaikirangi and Ms Hinewai Hawaikirangi presented the ‘Tutaekuri Awa Management and Enhancement Plan.’ This is an iwi/hapu management plan prepared by Nga Hapu o Tutaekuri. The management plan has been 3 years in the making. The overarching goal of the plan is to enhance the mauri of the Tutaekuri River its surrounding environment and realise the hapu aspirations as kaitiaki. The desired outcome with Regional Council would be respectful and meaningful relationships, direct dialogue with team managers or council liaison regarding the realisation of Nga Hapu o Tutaekuri’s aspirations, resourcing and implementation of the plan. Discussions are already underway with Mr Maxwell and Ms Hawaikirangi. Things to be covered off are implementation plan, and a priority list in regards to what HBRC can do and what HBRC is already doing. Action Items: The Regional Planning Committee would like a response sent to the presenter acknowledging the good work and some feedback and the presentation is to be circulated. |
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1. That the Regional Planning Committee receives the presentation on Tutaekuri Awa Management and Enhancement Plan by representatives of Nga Hapu o Tutaekuri. 2. The Regional Planning Committee recommends that Council: 2.1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted policy on significance and that Council can exercise its discretion under Sections 79(1)(a) and 82(3) of the Local Government Act 2002 and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision due to the nature and significance of the issue to be considered and decided. 2.2. Acknowledges the role of Tutaekuri Awa Management and Enhancement Plan in the Greater Heretaunga / Ahuriri policy development process under the Resource Management Act. CARRIED |
Mr Walter Wilson left the meeting at 3.03pm
Cr Rick Barker left the meeting at 3.03pm
Mr Karauna Brown left the meeting at 3.31pm
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Forestry Policy Issues |
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Mrs Esther Powell, Mr James Powrie and Mr Mike Adye updated the Committee on Forestry Policy Issues. Forestry activities have had a high profile in the past six months. This has been in part due to the adverse environmental and social effects of the mobilisation of slash and woody debris in the Kopuawhara catchment in northern Hawke’s Bay in May 2015. Some of the key issues highlighted were accelerated erosion, sediment and woody debris deposition into waterways, mobilization of slash in heavy rain events, public perception, infrastructure and social impacts, habitat from insects and fish. |
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1. That the Regional Planning Committee receives and notes the “Forestry Policy Issues” report. CARRIED |
Mr Nigel Baker left the meeting at 3.47pm
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September 2015 Resource Management Planning Project Update |
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Mr Gavin Ide provided an update on the ‘September 2015 Resource Management Planning Project’ report. |
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1. That the Regional Planning Committee receives and takes note of the ‘September 2015 Resource Management Planning Projects Update’ report. CARRIED |
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May-September 2015 Statutory Advocacy Update |
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Mr Gavin Ide provided an update on the ‘May-September Statutory Advocacy update’ report. |
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1. That the Regional Planning Committee receives the May-September 2015 Statutory Advocacy Update report. CARRIED |
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Ngaruroro Water Conservation Order Proposal |
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Presenter unavailable for this meeting so item not considered. |
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Minor Items Not on the Agenda |
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Closure:
There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 4.00pm on Wednesday, 16 September 2015.
Signed as a true and correct record.
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