Meeting of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council Maori Committee

Date: Tuesday 8 December 2015

Time: 10.15 am

Venue:

Council Chamber

Hawke's Bay Regional Council

159 Dalton Street

NAPIER

Agenda

Item Subject Page

1. Welcome/Notices/Apologies

2. Conflict of Interest Declarations

3. Short Term Replacements for 8 December, 2015 3

4. Confirmation of Minutes of the Maori Committee held on 13 October 2015

5. Matters Arising from Minutes of the Maori Committee held on 13 October 2015

6. Follow-ups from Previous Maori Committee Meetings 5

7. Call for Any Minor Items Not on the Agenda 9

Information or Performance Monitoring

8. Verbal Update on Current Issues by the Regional Council Chairman and Chief Executive

9. Recreational Water Quality Summary of 2014-15 Season 11

10. December 2015 Resource Management Planning Project Update 13

11. Overview of Key HBRC Plans and Strategies 17

12. October-December 2015 Statutory Advocacy Update 31

13. Minor Items Not on the Agenda 39

Please Note - Pre Meeting for Māori Members of the Committee begins at 9 am

1. Two hour on-road parking is available in Vautier Street at the rear of the HBRC Building.

2. The public park in Vautier Street on the old Council site costs only $4 for all day parking. This cost will be reimbursed by Council.

3. There are limited parking spaces (3) for visitors in the HBRC car park – entry off Vautier Street - it would be appropriate that the “Visitors” parks be available for the Members travelling distances from Wairoa and CHB

N.B. Any carparks that have yellow markings should NOT be used to park in.

	Agenda Item	Action	Person Responsible	Status Comment
1	Maori Committee Proposal	Schedule 2016 meeting dates	L Hooper	Monday 15 February (Wairoa Taiwhenua) Tuesday 12 April (HBRC) Tuesday 14 June (Tamatea – venue to be confirmed) Tuesday 16 August (HBRC)
2	Minor Items not on the Agenda	Wairoa River bar opening	M Adye	Paper will go to 15 February Maori Committee meeting
3	Minor Items not on the Agenda	Maori names on Council logo	L Lambert

HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Maori Committee

Tuesday 08 December 2015

Subject: Recreational Water Quality Summary of 2014-15 Season

Reason for Report

1. This report provides the Committee with a summary of the results of the Recreational Water Quality Monitoring programme for the 2014-15 summer period. Copies of the Summary Report are available upon request.

Monitoring Programme and Results

2. Recreational Water Quality Monitoring is an annual summer programme undertaken by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council in conjunction with the Public Health Unit of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board and Territorial Local Authorities, to assess the associated health risk of coming into contact with the region’s water bodies.

3. During the 2014-15 season (November to March), the microbiological water quality of 37 popular bathing areas was assessed. Water samples collected at these sites were analysed on a weekly basis for faecal indicator (Enterococci and/or Escherichia coli) contamination. The results were compared with the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) and Ministry of Health (MoH) Microbiological Water Quality Guidelines (2003). Trends in water quality over time were also analysed.

4. The sites were:

4.1. 16 marine sites (enterococci)

4.2. 5 freshwater sites (Escherichia coli)

4.3. 12 estuarine/lagoon/tidal freshwater sites (enterococci, Escherichia coli)

4.4. 1 freshwater lake (Escherichia coli)

4.5. 8 estuarine/coastal sites for shellfish gathering (Faecal coliforms).

5. All sites were monitored on a weekly basis (except for Clive River and Puhokio Stream which were monitored fortnightly) to assess their suitability for contact recreation and shellfish gathering.

6. All of the 16 marine sites achieved 100% compliance with national guidelines, which is defined as when two consecutive samples collected within 24 hours fall within guideline values. This indicates that most coastal beaches are suitable for contact recreation most, if not all of the time. Mahia and Pourerere Beaches both failed the single exceedance amber threshold defined by the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.

7. One of the 5 river sites achieved 100% compliance with guidelines. This was the Tukituki River at the State Highway 2 Bridge in Waipukurau. Two of the 5 river sites, the Tukituki River at Walker Rd and the Ngaruroro River at Chesterhope, exceeded the amber threshold once. The Tutaekuri and Esk rivers exceeded the red mode threshold on one occasion, due to rainfall.

8. The Clive River exceeded 3 times. Given the Clive River site’s history of poor water quality, faecal source tracking samples were taken. These indicated avian and vegetative sources of faecal origin.

9. This season 8 of the 12 estuarine sites were tested for both Escherichia coli (E. coli) and enterococci to ensure the most appropriate indicator bacteria were used to inform public health risk. Selection of the appropriate indicator organism was determined by the salinity of the water at the time of sampling. The Maraetotara Lagoon and the Tukituki River at Black Bridge were 100% compliant with national guidelines for E. coli. The Maungawhio Lagoon and Te Mahia Estuary sites were compliant in both enterococci and E. coli thresholds. Pandora Pond achieved 100% compliance with national guidelines for enterococci.

10. The Porangahau Estuary exceeded the red mode threshold. Consequently faecal source tracking samples were taken. These indicated a ruminant source of faecal contamination.

11. Lake Tutira was compliant this season with national guidelines E. coli thresholds.

12. Three of the 8 shellfish gathering sites monitored in Hawke’s Bay were 100% compliant with MfE and MoH guidelines. While 4 sites failed to comply with one of the guideline requirements, Porangahau Estuary failed to comply with both. Mahia Beach has been compliant for 4 consecutive years.

13. Further work will continue throughout the region using faecal source tracking to determine sources of bacteria.

Decision Making Process

14. Council is required to make a decision in accordance with Part 6 Sub-Part 1, of the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act). Staff have assessed the requirements in relation to this item and have concluded that, as this report is for information only, the decision making provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 do not apply.

Recommendation

1. That the Maori Committee receives the “Recreational Water Quality Summary of 2014-15 Season” report.

Shane Gilmer

Resource Technician WQ&E

Dr Stephen Swabey

Manager, Science

Iain Maxwell

Group Manager Resource Management

Attachment/s

There are no attachments for this report.

HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Maori Committee

Tuesday 08 December 2015

SUBJECT: December 2015 Resource Management Planning Project Update

Reason for Report

1. This report provides a brief outline and update of the Council’s various resource management projects currently underway. This same report was presented to the Regional Planning Committee’s meeting on 4^th November 2015.

Discussion

2. The projects covered in this report are those involving reviews and/or changes under the Resource Management Act to one or more of the following planning documents:

2.1. the Hawke's Bay Regional Resource Management Plan (RRMP)

2.2. the Hawke's Bay Regional Policy Statement (RPS) which is incorporated into the RRMP

2.3. the Hawke's Bay Regional Coastal Environment Plan (RCEP).

3. From time to time, separate reports additional to this one may be presented to the Committee for fuller updates on specific plan change projects.

4. The table in Attachment 1 repeats the relevant parts of the resource management planning work programme from the 2015-25 Long Term Plan.

5. Similar periodical reporting will also be presented to the Council as part of the ‘Period 5’, ‘Period 9’ and end of year Annual Plan reporting requirements.

Decision Making Process

6. Council is required to make a decision in accordance with Part 6 Sub-Part 1, of the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act). Staff have assessed the requirements contained within this section of the Act in relation to this item and have concluded that, as this report is for information only and no decision is to be made, the decision making provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 do not apply.

Recommendation

1. That the Maori Committee receives and takes note of the ‘December 2015 Resource Management Planning Projects Update’ report.

Gavin Ide

Manager, Strategy and Policy

Liz Lambert

Chief Executive

Attachment/s

Plan Change Sitrep

Plan Change Sitrep

Attachment 1

ATTACHMENT 1 - Resource Management plan Change Status Report as at 1 November 2015

Current Project	Performance Target as per 2015-25 Long Term Plan	Update
Regional Coastal Environment Plan (‘RCEP’)	2015-17, prepare and complete Coastal Hazards Management Strategy for coastline between Tangoio and Clifton (see Project 322). Coastal Hazard Management Strategy (Phase1) to be adopted by Council by June 2016.	Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Management Strategy project has commenced. Joint Committee of representatives from NapierCC, HastingsDC, HBRC and iwi has been formed and project work programme is underway with support from a consultant project manager and a Technical Advisory Group (‘TAG’). Website dedicated to the project has also been established: www.hbhazards.co.nz.
Implementation of, and reporting on, NPS for Freshwater Management (‘NPSFM’)	2015-16, Adopt and notify progressive implementation plan for 2014 NPSFM. Each year, prepare report on implementation of NPSFM	Following adoption of 2015-25 Long Term Plan, current progressive implementation programme (previously adopted in 2011) is being revised. Revised draft Progressive Implementation Programme is presented to Regional Planning Committee (refer separate item on 4^th November meeting agenda). Revised implementation programme needs to be adopted and notified before 1 Jan 2016.
‘Change 6’ to RRMP (Tukituki River Catchment)	No target stated in 2015-25 LTP.	Change 6 was part of the ‘Tukituki Catchment Proposal.’ No further legal challenges to PC6, so PC6 became operative on 1 October 2015.
Greater Heretaunga/ Ahuriri catchment area plan change (a.k.a. ‘TANK’ project)	December 2017, plan change for Greater Heretaunga / Ahuriri catchment area adopted for public notification.	Under preparation. Not yet notified. Next TANK Group meeting #18 is scheduled to be held on 10^th November. Short-term future activities of the TANK Group will be key topic of discussions, in light of clearer timeframes for availability of supporting science and decision-making support tools to help inform choices that the Group will be making in 2016.
Taharua/Mohaka Catchment plan change	December 2017, plan change for Mohaka River catchment adopted for public notification.	A Mohaka catchment ‘characterisation report’ is virtually complete. [Refer separate item on 4 November RPC meeting agenda]. Previously, a draft Stakeholder Engagement Plan was prepared and received in-principle agreement from the Regional Planning Committee in February. The ‘Mohaka Consultation Group’ is yet to be formed and Terms of Reference drafted, but the ‘characterisation report’ will be a useful source of information to share with the soon-to-be-formed Mohaka Consultation Group.

Current Project	Performance Target as per 2015-25 Long Term Plan	Update
Outstanding freshwater bodies plan change	July 2016, notify change for outstanding freshwater bodies	Funding contracts (upto $80,000 from MfE) now completed and signed between HBRC and MfE for development of national criteria on ‘outstanding-ness’. Golder Associates Ltd have been contracted to run and coordinate the project because existing planning staff resources have insufficient capacity. The Project’s work programme extends to May 2016 for delivery of all criteria and methodology outputs before Hawke's Bay-specific plan change preparation likely to commence.
Oil and gas policy development	2015-16 1. complete report on effectiveness of the RRMP and RCEP in relation to managing the effects of oil and gas exploration and development 2. Complete a report for RPC to consider whether a limited scope regional plan change is necessary and appropriate to address any relevant recommendations from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s June 2014 report ‘Drilling for oil and gas in NZ: environmental oversight and regulation.’	A consultant has been engaged to undertake the plan effectiveness assessment and reporting. Staff do not intend presenting a report to the RPC on necessity for a ‘limited scope’ plan change until the plan effectiveness reporting is completed. The Consultant’s plan effectiveness assessment will be presented to the Regional Planning Committee in early 2016. Meanwhile, a separate and broader ‘Energy Futures’ community engagement initiative continues. Senior planning staff continue to engage with representatives of MfE and MBIE on petroleum exploration and development issues.
Statutory Acknowledgements of Treaty settlements	n/a	No further update since 1 May report.

HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Maori Committee

Tuesday 08 December 2015

Subject: Overview of Key HBRC Plans and Strategies

Reason for Report

1. At the Committee’s meeting in August, several members asked for something that might clarify the roles and range of key ‘plan’ and strategy’ documents that the Regional Council deals with. The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of the key statutory and non-statutory documents that the Regional Council has authored in its business activities. The report also provides a very basic overview of the key pieces of legislation forming the context for these key ‘plans’ and ‘strategies.’

Regional Policy Statement (RPS) (Ref 6.5)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/RRMP/Pages/default.aspx

2. An RPS is a mandatory statutory document under the Resource Management Act 1991. The RPS provides an overview of the resource management issues of the region and the ways in which integrated management of the region's natural and physical resources will be achieved. It provides policy direction to resource users and local councils through stating objectives, policies and methods but does contain rules. The RPS applies to the entire Hawke's Bay region, including the coastal marine area (offshore to approx. 22km).

Regional Resource Management Plan (RRMP) (Ref 6.6)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/RRMP/Pages/default.aspx

3. The Regional Resource Management Plan is the most extensive resource planning document for Hawke's Bay under the RMA. It includes the RPS. Besides the RPS content, the RRMP is the preeminent regional plan for air, land and freshwater resources (but not the coast – refer RCEP below). The RRMP includes objectives, policies, methods (including rules) for that part of the region not within the coastal environment.

Regional Coastal Environment Plan (RCEP) (Ref 6.7)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/RCEP/Pages/default.aspx

4. The Regional Coastal Environment Plan is a regional plan under the RMA for the region’s coastal environment. The RMA requires every regional council to prepare and maintain a coastal plan for its region. The RCEP includes objectives, policies, methods (including rules) that are applicable within the ‘coastal environment’ (which is mapped in the RCEP).

HBRC Strategic Plan (Ref 7.1)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/Pages/HBRC-Strategic-Plan0509-2408.aspx

5. The Regional Council adopted a Strategic Plan in October 2011. The Strategic Plan outlines the overall strategic priorities for HBRC over the next ten years. These priorities formed the basis of the development of the 2021-22 Long Term Plan and subsequent budget and resource allocation planning. The Strategic Plan is a non-statutory document.

Long Term Plan (LTP) (Ref 7.2)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/Pages/Long-Term-Plan-2015-2025.aspx

6. Every NZ council must prepare a Long Term Plan every three years under the Local Government Act 2002. The LTP’s principal purpose is to outline the council’s priorities in the medium to long term, together with the Council's intentions (i.e. projects and key activities) for the next 10 years. The current LTP covers the 2015-25 ten-year period.

Annual Plan and Annual Reports (Ref 7.3)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/Annual%20Reports/Pages/default.aspx

7. For each of the two years in between the 3-yearly cycle of LTP preparation, every NZ council must prepare an Annual Plan. Hawke's Bay Regional Council publishes its Annual Plan in the intervening two years between Long Term Plans (LTP) for the community to consider, make submissions and assist in developing the work programme of the Council. While it is still a robust planning process, it has less detail than the LTP and mostly reports on exceptions or changes.

8. Every NZ council must prepare an Annual Report summarising the council’s activities and expenditure for the previous financial year (1 July to 30 June). The Annual Report is Council’s statement about the progress made toward the goals and targets identified in the previous year's LTP or Annual Plan (whichever is relevant for that financial year).

Hawke’s Bay Land & Water Strategy (‘LAWMS’) (Ref 7.4)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/Pages/Hawke's-Bay-Land-and-Water-Strategy.aspx

9. The Hawke's Bay Land and Water Management Strategy (LAWMS) is a non-statutory document adopted by Council in 2011. LAWMS outlines the region’s vision and strategic directions for the future management of land and freshwater. LAWMS contains a number of policies and current priority actions that are relevant to managing land and freshwater resources on a catchment basis. The Strategy was developed collaboratively using a multi-sector Reference Group during 2010-11.

Regional Biodiversity Strategy (Ref 7.5)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/Hawkes-Bay/Projects/Pages/regional-biodiversity-strategy.aspx

10. The Regional Biodiversity Strategy is a non-statutory regional approach to improve habitats and support native species in Hawke’s Bay. HBRC has been the facilitator to develop this shared strategy since 2012. The Strategy is a blueprint, weaving together what each organisation does best, and adding a clear vision for how they will work together, to include Māori values and involve the wider community to promote and protect biodiversity values on land plus in freshwater and marine environments.

Regional Economic and Development Strategy 2011 (REDS) (Ref 7.6)

11. REDS is a unified approach to regional economic development that assists with collaboration and alignment of work programmes, and reduces duplication of resources. While the Strategy focuses on economic development, the key agencies recognise the importance of a strong underlying social, infrastructural and sustainable environment. The Strategy complements Council’s existing strategic development frameworks.

12. The REDS 2011 is currently under review. The project team for this review is led by Napier City Council and includes HBRC, NCC, HDC, WDC, and CHBDC Economic Development managers as well as Business Hawke’s Bay.

13. Mid-way through the review, central government become involved and is offering additional resources to support the process and any action plan that follows the adoption of the strategy. Central government is particularly focussed on securing a meaningful endorsement of the REDS from the region’s key Maori economic development stakeholders. It is hoped that the REDS will deliver a final draft document for adoption by Council in March 2016.

Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy (HPUDS) (Ref 7.8)

http://www.hpuds.co.nz/

14. HPUDS is the result of a joint-council and mana whenua approach to developing an urban growth blueprint for residential and business land development in the Heretaunga Plains sub-region (extending from Tangoio in north, to Waimarama in south) for the period 2015-2045. The three partner councils are HBRC, HDC and NCC.

15. HPUDS is a broad scale, long-term, integrated land-use and infrastructure strategy prepared under the framework of the Local Government Act. Much of the strategy can however, only be implemented through subsequent changes to the RPS and district plans prepared under the RMA. A joint working group has been specifically formed to oversee implementation of the HUPDS. The Working Group’s current focus is on reviewing whether or not HPUDS is still ‘fit for purpose’ 5 years on from its original adoption in 2010.

Asset Management Plans (Ref 7.9)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Technical-Publications/Pages/Asset-Management.aspx

16. An Asset Management Plan (AMP) is a tactical plan for managing Council’s infrastructure (primarily flood control schemes) and other assets to deliver an agreed standard of service. Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires councils to include in their Long Term Plan, information that shows that the Council's strategic assets are designed to serve a specific purpose and their size or scale is appropriate for service they perform. This information is provided in Council's AMPs.

East Coast Hill Country Strategy (under development) (Ref 7.11)

17. This is a Strategic document currently in initial phases of scoping and preparation. The Strategy will focus on the potential for economic, social and environmental growth of the hill country from Cape Palliser to East Cape. The process will involve a wide range of different perspectives on the long term future of our hill country on a broad range of issues and opportunities, not just from the primary sector but also from central and local government, iwi, and the wider rural community.

Energy Strategy (under development) (Ref 7.12)

18. Energy is considered to be one of the “Big Six” issues for the region in the next 10 years. Consultation undertaken in September and October 2014, highlighted support for a multi-stakeholder energy strategy focusing on new energy and making the most of Hawke’s Bay’s solar and wind energy by demonstrating leading edge technology.

19. The Energy Strategy was originally conceived as a response to a proposal by New Zealand Petroleum Minerals to develop guidelines for oil and gas development, the scope has been extended to develop an inclusive regional energy strategy.

20. An initial regional stocktake was presented to a stakeholder group in May 2015. Council received a recommendation for the formation of a regional energy forum to manage the development of the strategy including filling current information gaps, assessing options covering regional needs and opportunities; and providing in-depth assessments of emerging technologies to meet future energy supply and distribution requirements.

Regional Land Transport Plan (‘RLTP’) (Ref 8.2)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/Pages/Regional-Land-Transport-Strategy-and-Programme.aspx

21. The Regional Land Transport Plan has been prepared by the Regional Transport Committee (with members from all councils in the region and NZTA, and a number of specialist advisers). The RLTP describes the region’s strategic transport objectives for the next ten years. It also contains the region’s funding request to NZTA for the next three years.

22. The RLTP’s main objectives are to achieve a resilient and efficient transport system that supports economic development and social and environmental wellbeing, while reducing the risk of death or serious injury on Hawke’s Bay roads. The RLTP will next be reviewed in 2017-18.

Regional Cycling Plan (Ref 8.3)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/Pages/regional-cycle-plan.aspx

23. With a focus on health, liveability and tourism, this Plan aims to maximise the economic benefits that return from each of these areas. Through integrated planning, the councils and support agencies across Hawke’s Bay continue to develop and deliver a top-quality experience for walkers and cyclists, while developing uptake programmes to increase the confidence of young people and generate related employment opportunities.

Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) (Ref 8.4)

http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/About-your-Council/Plans-Strategies/Pages/Regional-Public-Transport-Plan.aspx

24. The Regional Public Transport Plan 2015-25 sets out the public transport services that the Regional Council considers essential for the region. It also describes how these services will be managed, the policies and procedures that apply to those services and the infrastructure and information that supports them.

25. The RPTP is also a means for encouraging regional council and public transport operators to work together. The RPTP will next be reviewed in 2017-18.

Decision Making Process

26. Council is required to make a decision in accordance with Part 6 Sub-Part 1, of the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act). Staff have assessed the requirements contained within this section of the Act in relation to this item and have concluded that, as this report is for information only, the decision making provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 do not apply.

Recommendation

1. That the Maori Committee receives the “Overview of Key HBRC Plans and Strategies” report.

Esther-Amy Powell

Planner

Gavin Ide

Manager, Strategy and Policy

Liz Lambert

Chief Executive

Attachment/s

1	HBRC Statutory and Non-statutory Operating Environment - Strategies and Plans
2	HBRC Operational and Legislative Context Appendix 2

HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Maori Committee

Tuesday 08 December 2015

SUBJECT: October-December 2015 Statutory Advocacy Update

Reason for Report

1. This paper reports on proposals forwarded to the Regional Council and assessed by staff acting under delegated authority as part of the Council’s Statutory Advocacy project between 1 October and 1 December 2015.

2. The Statutory Advocacy project centres on resource management-related proposals upon which the Regional Council has an opportunity to make comments or to lodge a submission. These include, but are not limited to:

2.1. resource consent applications publicly notified by a territorial authority

2.2. district plan reviews or district plan changes released by a territorial authority

2.3. private plan change requests publicly notified by a territorial authority

2.4. notices of requirements for designations in district plans

2.5. non-statutory strategies, structure plans, registrations, etc prepared by territorial authorities, government ministries or other agencies involved in resource management.

3. In all cases, the Regional Council is not the decision-maker, applicant nor proponent. In the Statutory Advocacy project, the Regional Council is purely an agency with an opportunity to make comments or lodge submissions on others’ proposals. The Council’s position in relation to such proposals is informed by the Council’s own Plans, Policies and Strategies, plus its land ownership or asset management interests.

4. The summary plus accompanying map outlines those proposals that the Council’s Statutory Advocacy project is currently actively engaged in.

Decision Making Process

5. Council is required to make a decision in accordance with Part 6 Sub-Part 1, of the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act). Staff have assessed the requirements contained within this section of the Act in relation to this item and have concluded that, as this report is for information only and no decision is to be made, the decision making provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 do not apply.

Recommendation

1. That the Maori Committee receives the October-December 2015 Statutory Advocacy Update report.

Esther-Amy Powell

Planner

Gavin Ide

Manager, Strategy and Policy

Attachment/s

1	Stat Ad Map
2	Statutory Advocacy Update

Statutory Advocacy Update

Attachment 2

Statutory Advocacy Update (as at 30 November 2015)

Received	TLA	Map Ref	Activity	Applicant/ Agency	Status	Current Situation
23 October 2014	HDC	1	Resource Consent Application Consent is sought to subdivide part of the property at 996 State Highway 2, Whirinaki into 15 residential sites.	Applicant The Evans Family Trust Agent Cardno	HDC decision issued, subject to appeal	Previously… · Environment Court has directed that subdivision consent appeal and any related rezoning appeal proceedings be heard jointly. Court has set a timetable for parties to prepare and exchange evidence prior to hearing. Hearing dates scheduled as 22-24 February 2016. · HBRC lodged an appeal to the Environment Court against the HDC decision on 12th February 2015. Environment Court assisted mediation took place on 3rd July 2015 with each party maintaining its position. · HBRC’s submission and subsequent appeal opposes the application principally because the application site is in an area that has been determined as inappropriate for development in both the RPS and the 2010 Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy. The precedent of HDC’s decision is also a concern. A copy of the submission can be found at HBRC Submissions
5 December 2013	NCC	2	Plan Change 10 to the Operative City of Napier District Plan. A community driven Plan Change to harmonise district wide provisions between the Napier District Plan with the Hastings District Plan, incorporate the Ahuriri Subdistrict Plan and update provisions as a result of recent Napier City Council policy changes and decisions into the Napier District Plan.	NCC	Notified NCC decisions issued, subject to appeal	Previously… · NCC issued decisions on PC10 on the 24^th June 2015. Council staff have reviewed the decisions and are satisfied that HBRC’s submission has been appropriately reflected in changes to the District Plan. · Appeals have been lodged by Surveying the Bay Ltd and the NZ Transport Agency. HBRC has joined as a party to the appeal by Surveying the Bay as it potentially raises issues about implementation of the Regional Policy Statement (esp. Chapter 3.1B) and the Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy regarding subdivisions in rural areas. · NCC held a hearing on 23rd March 2015. HBRC appeared at the hearing in support of its submission. The HBRC’s original submission can be found at HBRC Submissions
8 November 2013	HDC	3	Proposed Hastings District Plan Review of the Hastings District Plan in its entirety. Includes the harmonisation of district wide provisions between the Napier District Plan with the Hastings District Plan where relevant.	HDC	Notified HDC decisions issued	20 November 2015 · Over 40 separate appeals were lodged against HDC’s decisions by other groups and individuals. Council staff determined HBRC should join as a section 274 interested party to proceedings on eleven (11) of those appeals. It is anticipated that mediation of those appeals will likely occur in early 2016. Previously… · HBRC did not lodge an appeal against any of HDC’s decisions made on HBRC’s own submissions and further submissions. · HDC issued its decisions on 12 September 2015. Council staff have reviewed the decisions and are satisfied that HBRC’s submission has been appropriately reflected. · HDC held hearings on a topic by topic basis. The HBRC Submission and Further Submission on the HDC Plan Review can be found here HBRC Submissions http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/HBRC-Documents/HBRC Document Library/20140214 Submission HDC District Plan.pdf
1 August 2013	NA	4	Application under Coastal and Marine (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 Rongomaiwahine has made an application for a Protected Customary Rights Order and a Customary Marine Title Order in the general Mahia Peninsular area under section 100 of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.	Rongomaiwahine (Pauline Tangiora)	Notified High Court proceedings on-hold at applicant’s request	Previously… · The Applicant has asked the High Court to ‘park’ the proceedings while Rongomaiwahine iwi attempt to enter into direct negotiations with the Minister of Treaty Settlements. Crown Counsel have indicated that the direct negotiations pathway will take at least until early 2016 to determine it the iwi can negotiate directly with the Minister. · Originally, Council opposed the grant of the orders unless the nature and geographical extent of the orders is specified with sufficient detail to enable the Council to appropriately understand the effect of the orders sought. Submissions were also made by the Crown and Gisborne District Council, both seeking clearer specificity of the scope and nature of the orders being applied for.
9 June 2015	NCC	5	Resource Consent Application Consent is sought to create four additional lots (total 5) to subdivide Lots 7-10 Deeds Plan 96 (1.8919 ha) into five (5) lots.at 258 Meeanee Road.	Applicant A & F Partnership Agent OPUS	Notified NCC hearing pending	Previously… · HBRC opposed the application principally because the application site is in an area that has been determined as inappropriate for development in both the RPS and the 2010 Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy and it is in an area with limiting physical characteristics and limited infrastructure and servicing · A copy of the submission can be found at HBRC Submissions

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