Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Rārangi Take (Agenda)

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the next meeting of the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group will be held in the BOPRC Rotorua Office, Waiariki Room, Corner Fenton & Pukaki Street, Rotorua on:

Friday 22 March 2024 COMMENCING AT 12:30 pm or following the conclusion of the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Workshop

This meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.

The Public section of this meeting will be livestreamed and recorded and uploaded to Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Bay of Plenty Regional Council - YouTube . Further details on this can be found after the Terms of Reference within the Agenda.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council,

Rotorua Lakes Council and

Te Arawa Lakes Trust.

Working as one to protect our lakes with funding

assistance from the Ministry for the Environment

 

Fiona McTavish

Chief Executive, Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana

14 March 2024


 

Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group

Membership

Poū Tākiwaiora

(Independent Chairperson)

Arapeta Tahana

Deputy Chairperson

(Appointed by Group)

Cr Kevin Winters (Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana)

Members

 

Two representatives from each of the partner Councils one of whom must be the Chair/Mayor:

 

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana

Chairman Doug Leeder

Cr Te Taru White (Alternate)

Rotorua Lakes Council

Mayor Tania Tapsell

Cr Gregg Brown

Phill Thomass (Lakes Community Board) (Alternate)  

Governance representatives from Te Arawa Lakes Trust

Nuki Nicholson

Mariana Te Rangi

Rangitihi Pene (Alternate)

Georgina Whata (Alternate)

Observer from the Ministry for the Environment

Lorena Stephen (Director of Sustainable Land Use Delivery)

Quorum

One appointed member from each of the partner organisations

Meeting frequency

Quarterly

Purpose

To contribute to the promotion of the sustainable management of the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes and their catchments, for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations, while recognising and providing for the traditional relationship of Te Arawa with their ancestral lakes.

Role

·                Provide leadership to the organisations and the community in relation to implementation of the Vision and Strategy for the Lakes of the Rotorua District originally adopted in 2000 and refreshed version adopted by the Strategy Group in 2013.

·                Identify significant existing and emerging issues affecting the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes and respond appropriately.

·                Approve, monitor, evaluate, and review agreements, policies and strategies and all other proposals to achieve integrated outcomes for the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes.

·                Identify, monitor, and evaluate necessary actions by the partner organisations and other relevant organisations.

·                Receive reports on activities being undertaken by the partner organisations and other relevant organisations.

·                Participate in the preparation of statutory plans in relation to significant issues. Such plans include but are not limited to Iwi and hapū management plans, district and regional plans, reserve management plans and annual plans.

·                Participate in applications for activities in relation to significant issues not addressed by existing policies of the partner organisations. Such activities include but are not limited to resource consents, designations, heritage orders, water conservation orders, restricting access to the lakes (during special events or in particular circumstances), and transferring and/or delegating of statutory authority.

Strategy Group Procedures

The Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group is a permanent joint committee established under the Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Act 2006 (Te Arawa Lakes Deed of Settlement - Cultural Redress: Lakes Management and Relationships, clauses 9.1 to 9.3 - December 2004) and is not disestablished as a consequence of a Local Government election.

The Group’s Terms of Reference are derived from the Rotorua Lakes Strategy Agreement included in Part 1 of the Relationship Schedule to the Deed of Settlement, December 2004.

Meanings:

Organisations” means the Te Arawa Lakes Trust, the Rotorua Lakes Council, and the
Bay of Plenty Regional Council; sometimes referred to as “Partner Organisations”.

“Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes” means Lakes Rotorua, Rotoiti, Rotoehu, Rotomā, Ōkataina, Tikitapu, Ōkāreka, Tarawera, Rotomahana, Rerewhakaaitu, Ōkaro.

“Group” means the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group, formed as a Joint Committee under Clause 30 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002; sometimes referred to as the “Strategy Group”.

Membership

·                The non-voting Poū Tākiwaiora (Independent Chairperson) is appointed by the members for a three year term in alignment with the Local Government triennium and is to be reviewed and confirmed at the first meeting of the Group following the Local Government elections.

·                The Poū Tākiwaiora is not deemed to be a member of the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group for the purposes of a quorum.

·                The Poū Tākiwaiora shall assume the role and responsibilities as defined in the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Poū Tākiwaiora Guidelines.

·               The Deputy Chairperson shall be appointed from the membership at the first meeting of the Group following the Local Government elections.

Quorum*

The special quorum for a meeting of the Group will be four members of the Group.

In the event that the ordinary quorum is not satisfied at three consecutive meetings of the Group in circumstances, where in the case of each such meeting:

·                It was notified in accordance with the Standing Orders;

·                Order papers were sent to each member of the Group in accordance with the Standing Orders; and

·                The meeting had not been cancelled for any reason, then the members in attendance may declare the third meeting inquorate according to the Standing Orders and the special quorum will then be substituted.

At any subsequent meeting, the ordinary quorum will be restored.

No matters that were not on the order paper for the meeting at which the special quorum was established can be considered by a special quorum meeting.

Power to Act

To make all decisions necessary to fulfil the role of the Strategy Group subject to the limitations imposed.

Each Council participating in a joint initiative will fund its own proportion of that joint initiative as determined by the Joint Committee.

Power to Recommend

To the partner organisations on any matters within the Strategy Group’s delegated functions as it deems appropriate.

The Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group report directly to their respective organisations.


 

Recording of Meetings

 

Please note the Public section of this meeting is being recorded and streamed live on Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s website in accordance with Council's Live Streaming and Recording of Meetings Protocols which can be viewed on Council’s website. The recording will be archived and made publicly available on Council's website within two working days after the meeting on www.boprc.govt.nz for a period of three years (or as otherwise agreed to by Council).

 

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Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group                                                                    22 March 2024

Recommendations in reports are not to be construed as Council policy until adopted by Council.

Rārangi Take
Agenda

1.       Karakia Whakatuwhera
Opening Prayer

2.       Ngā Hōnea
Apologies

3.       Wāhanga Tūmatanui
Public Forum

4.       Ngā Take Tōmuri
Items not on the Agenda

5.       Raupapa o Ngā Take
Order of Business

6.       Whakapuakanga o Ngā Take Whai Taha-Rua
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest

7.       Ngā Meneti
Minutes

Kia Whakaūngia Ngā Meneti
Minutes to be Confirmed

7.1      Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Minutes – 22 September 2023                                                                                                                   4

8.       Ngā Pūrongo
Reports

8.1      Correspondence received for information: previous Minister David Parker (Incentive Funding Transfer)                                                      4

8.2      Correspondence received for information: Lakes Water Quality Society Letter to Chair, Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group                   4

Ngā Whakatau e Hiahiatia Ana
Decisions Required

 

8.3      Effectively addressing the aquatic weed challenge in Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes                                                                                                         4

Attachment 1 - Lakeweed Problem A3 Strategic Case - Place Group Ltd                   4

8.4      Mahere Mahi ā-tau (2024-2025), Purongo ā-ono Marama (2023-2024), Deed Funded Project Status Updates                                                    4

Attachment 1 - Mahere Mahi ā-tau 2024-2025                                                                 4

Attachment 2 - Purongo ā-ono marama 2023-2024                                                        4

Attachment 3 - 50 Tonne Engineering Solutions - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update                                                                                                                                    4

Attachment 4 - Low Nitrogen Land Use Fund - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update                                                                                                                                    4

Attachment 5 - Rotoiti Wastewater Scheme - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update                                                                                                                                    4

Attachment 6 - Incentives Scheme - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update      4

Attachment 7 - Tarawera Sewerage Scheme - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update                                                                                                                                    4

9.       Ngā Take Tōmuri Hei Whakaaroaro
Consideration of Items not on the Agenda

10.     Karakia Kati
Closing Prayer


 Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Minutes

22 September 2023

 

Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group

Ngā Meneti

Open Minutes

Commencing:             Friday 22 September 2023, 9:30 am

Venue:                         Bay of Plenty Regional Council Office, Waiariki Room, Corner Fenton & Pukaki Street, Rotorua and via Zoom (Audio Visual Meeting)

Heamana

Chairperson:               Pou Tākiwaiora Arapeta Tahana

Heamana Tuarua

Deputy Chairperson:  Councillor Kevin Winters (Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana (BOPRC))

Ngā Kopounga

Members:                    Te Arawa Lakes Trust (TALT)

Mariana Te Rangi; Georgina Whata (Alternate)

Rotorua Lakes Council (RLC)

Mayor Tania Tapsell; Cr Gregg Brown; Phill Thomass – Lakes Community Board Chair (Alternate)

BOPRC

Chairman Doug Leeder; Cr Te Taru White (Alternate)

Ministry for the Environment (MfE)

Observer Lorena Stephen - Director, Investments, Policy, Implementation and Delivery (via Zoom)

Te Hunga i Tae Ake

In Attendance:            TALT: Dr Daryn Bean - Tumu Whakarae (Chief Executive); Soweeta Fort-D'Ath - Lakes Programme Coordinator; William Anaru - Biosecurity Manager

RLC: Gina Rangi – Acting Chief Executive; Stavros Michael – Deputy Chief Executive Environmental and Infrastructure Solutions

BOPRC: Cr Lyall Thurston; Chris Ingle – General Manager, Integrated Catchments; Greg Corbett - Biosecurity Manager; Te Wakaunua Te Kurapa – Biosecurity Officer; Rosemary Cross - Senior Projects Manager, Rotorua Catchments; Gemma Moleta – Senior Planner (Water Policy); Esther Coenen – Communications Advisor (via Zoom); Melissa Williams - Communications Partner (Via Zoom); Merinda Pansegrouw – Committee Advisor

Other: Te Kuramea Karere – Public Forum Speaker; Cyrus Hingston Tarāwhai Iwi Trust Chairman; Dr Kenneth Kennedy - LakesWater Quality Society; Lana Ngawhika - Director Te Rani Consulting.

Ngā Hōnea

Apologies:                  Nuki Nicholson (TALT); Cr Te Taru White (BOPRC) for lateness and Chairman Doug Leeder (BOPRC) for early departure

 

Declaration of Public Recording

Committee members and the public were reminded that the meeting was being recorded and would be made available on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council website following the meeting and archived for a period of three years: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Meeting - 22 September 2023 - YouTube

1.     Karakia Whakatuwhera
Opening Karakia

Karakia provided by Pou Tākiwaiora Arapeta Tahana.

Extended a warm welcome to Dr Daryn Bean, new Tumu Whakarae (Chief Executive) for TALT and Mariana Te Rangi newly appointed TALT representative on Rotorua
Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group.

2.     Ngā Hōnea
Apologies

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Accepts the apologies from Nuki Nicholson, Cr Te Taru White (for lateness) and Chairman Doug Leeder (for early departure), as tendered at the meeting.

Winters/Tapsell

CARRIED

3.     Wāhanga Tūmatanui
Public Forum

3.1

Te Kuramea Karere – Lake Rotoma and Lakes Rotoehu Reduction Proposal

Tabled Document 1 - Public Forum Lake Rotoma and Rotoehu Reduction proposal Lakes Strategy Meeting: Objective ID A4491678 

Tabled Document 2 - Public Forum - Rotoiti Rotoma Proposal Additional Data: Objective ID A4491679   

 

Presented by Te Kuramea Karere.

Key Points - Te Kuramea Karere:

·    Presented a proposed solution to reduce the water volume in Lake Rotoma and Lake Rotoehu to address the challenges posed by high water levels in the lakes (Reference Tabled Documents 1 and 2)

·    Aspiration was to be resilient/innovative and think “outside the box” in order to reduce water levels through the implementation of a mechanical evaporation system

·    Took six weeks off work to develop this concept/report

·    Highlighted the negative impacts of high lake levels on properties, infrastructure and the environment; emphasised the need for a solution to mitigate these impacts, even though there was currently a dry spell / summer season

·    Referenced various aspects of the project, including technical details, site considerations, environmental implications, logistical challenges, regulatory requirements and basic cost analysis

·    Highlighted the need for collaboration between stakeholders, including TALT, BOPRC and local iwi

·    Engagement was crucial for effective communication, regulatory compliance, and addressing cultural and environmental concerns

·    Focussed on the contents of Tabled document 2, which provided additional data and focused on the variations observed in Lake Rotoma's water levels during different documented El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) related weather patterns

·    Data supported the proposal and helped in understanding the relationship between ENSO weather patterns and Lake Rotoma's water levels.

Key Points – Members:

·    Acknowledged the hard work/dedication by Te Kuramea Karere in supporting the community with the innovative proposal and thinking big; encouraged him to consider further possibilities for future use

·    Recognised that further investigation into financial planning and regulatory compliance would be required.

 

Items for Staff Follow Up:

·    Referral of Te Kuramea Karere’s Lake Rotoma and Lakes Rotoehu Reduction Proposal to the Te Arawa Lakes Technical Working Group

·    Pou Tākiwaiora, on behalf of members of the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group, to respond to Te Kuramea Karere with a letter of appreciation, advising of the next steps.

4.     Whakapuakanga o Ngā Take Whai Taha-Rua
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest

None

5.     Ngā Meneti
Minutes

Kia Whakaūngia Ngā Meneti
Minutes to be Confirmed

5.1

Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Minutes - 23 June 2023

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1          Confirms the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Minutes - 23 June 2023 as a true and correct record.

Winters/Brown

CARRIED

 

6.     Ngā Pūrongo
Reports

6.1

Correspondence Received

Tabled Document 3 - Letter to TALSG partners from Mayor Tapsell - Rotoiti Rotoma Wastewater Scheme Funding - 21 September 2023: Objective ID A4490875   

 

 

The Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group noted the following correspondence:

·       Letter to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group partners from Mayor Tapsell regarding the Rotoiti Rotoma Wastewater Scheme Funding, dated 21 September 2023.

 

6.2

Appointment of Representatives for Te Arawa Lakes Trust on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Appointment of Representatives for Te Arawa Lakes Trust on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group;

2        Notes that Te Arawa Lakes Trust Board, at its meeting held on 28 June 2023 had confirmed Nuki Nicholson and Mariana Te Rangi as representatives on Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group with Rangitihi Pene and Georgina Whata as the alternate representatives for Te Arawa Lakes.

Tapsell/Winters

CARRIED

 

6.3

Verbal Update: Freshwater Gold Clam Response Update

Presented by: Greg Corbett, BOPRC Biosecurity Manager and Cyrus Hingston Tarāwhai Iwi Trust Chairman, supported by William Anaru - TALT Biosecurity Manager and Te Wakaunua Te Kurapa – BOPRC Biosecurity Officer.

Key Points – BOPRC Staff:

·    Freshwater gold clams (Corbicula fluminea) had been detected in the Waikato River near Lake Karapiro in early May 2023

·    Gold clams had the potential to destroy native habitats and clog water supplies. They were self-fertile prolific breeders

·    Experience from overseas had shown the gold clam was highly invasive and difficult to control – it had never been eradicated from any site where it had established

·    Immediately following the detection of gold clam in the Waikato region, BOPRC and TALT staff surveyed potentially vulnerable areas of the Rotorua lakes with no detections to date

·    Gold clam mainly spread through vessel movements

·    Biosecurity New Zealand staff had been undertaking further ongoing surveillance

·    There was a high likelihood that freshwater gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) would be discovered in the Bay of Plenty region

·    BOPRC had directed its staff to continue surveillance for gold clam in the region and continue supporting the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)/discuss potential ways to manage gold clam

·    Surveillance for gold clam had been incorporated into BOPRC’s biannual surveillance programme for the Lakes

·    BOPRC would continue with boat ramp compliance (Rule 7 of the Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP)) to help reduce the risk of gold clam arriving in the region

Key Points – TALT Staff:

·    TALT had received notification of the freshwater gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) threat from the iwi collective and not MPI

·    Was extremely concerned about the threat; therefore deemed the matter as serious

·    Whānau had supported that more needed to be done in this space as MPI’s response might be insufficient

·    Had requested an Open Forum with MPI to discuss the latest biosecurity threat facing roto moana (Hui was scheduled for 27 September 2023).

Key Points – Cyrus Hingston, Ngāti Tarāwhai Iwi Trust Chairman:

·    Provided Tarāwhai Iwi’s perspective to the freshwater gold clam threat

·    Was gravely concerned about the threat and possible spread to Lake Ōkataina (Lake Ōkataina was of great cultural, spiritual and ecological importance to the people of Ngāti Tarāwhai)

·    Had been given the mandate by Ngāti Tarāwhai Iwi Trust beneficiaries to take all steps possible to prevent the spread

·    Had accordingly approached TALT, who held all the lake beds in trust

·    Within the next week the fishing season would open with numerous fishermen coming across from the Waikato region, increasing the risk of spread 

·    Had attended a recent hui with Biosecurity New Zealand who had indicated that they were monitoring/testing and informing the public accordingly; however, voluntary compliance was all they could do at this stage. Ngāti Tarāwhai Iwi Trust viewed this action would not stop the spread

·    Was looking at all options to protect the Lake and seeking a temporary closure of Lake Ōkataina to boat traffic while a long-term plan to manage the threat of the gold clams could be established. Enquired about a legal option to temporary close the Lake until proper measures were in place to stop the spread

·    Acknowledged that the closure would have a negative economic impact on the community. However, stressed that the impact on the wai would be of far bigger significance

·    Noted that several public lakes events had been planned for the 2023/24 summer period.

Key Points - Members:

·    TALT supported the temporary closure of Lake Ōkataina; acknowledged the potential negative economic impact

·    Under the Maritime Transport Act 1994, a harbourmaster could only close lakes for the purpose of ensuring maritime safety/navigational safety issues

·    Recognised that the Biosecurity Act 1993 provided MPI with the power to close a lake to place a controlled area notice as a temporary means to prevent the incursion of a pest to an area

·    Acknowledged the power of “community buy-in”

·    Members expressed general support to further investigate the temporary closure of Lake Ōkataina by MPI and furthermore encouraged MPI to support Ngāti Tarāwhai to protect the Lake; acknowledged that there had not been an opportunity to consult with the respective organisations that members represented

·    With the opening of the fishing season, recognised the urgency and the need to elevate the matter to a level of action

·    Members concurred that the Open Forum (to discuss the latest biosecurity threat facing rotomoana, hosted by TALT and MPI) scheduled for Wednesday, 27 September 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Millennium Hotel, 1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua would be an opportunity for the Strategy Group to voice their support for Ngāti Tarāwhai’s request for a temporary closure of Lake Ōkataina until such time that proper measures to prevent the spread of gold clam had been put in place.

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Verbal Update: Freshwater Gold Clams Response Update; and

2        Supports in principle (encourages), the urgent investigation into the temporary closure of Lake Ōkataina to boats by the Ministry for Primary Industries under the Biosecurity Act, based on the significant biosecurity threat posed by the Freshwater gold clams (Corbicula fluminea).

Tapsell/Te Rangi

CARRIED

 

10:26am – Cr Te Taru White joined the meeting.

 

6.4

Verbal update on Strategy Review Process

Presented by: Lana Ngawhika – Consultant/Director Te Rani Consulting.

Key Points:

·    Provided a verbal update on progress made with the review process to date

·    Currently reviewing the terms of reference

·    Had undertaken interviews with 25 individuals (including the lead negotiator for the Te Arawa Lakes claim)

·    Two sections of the draft report, including the governance review, had been completed

·    Next step would include a discussion with the panel to review the recommendations to the Strategy Group

·    Thanked all for their robust/honest contributions

·    Timeline for completion: scheduled to present the report for consideration by members of the Strategy Group at a workshop to be held on 8 December 2023.

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Verbal update on the Strategy Review Process.

Leeder/Winters

CARRIED

10:45am - The meeting  adjourned.

11:00am - The meeting  reconvened.

6.5

Te Arawa Lakes Trust Update to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group - 22 September 2023

Presented by: Soweeta Fort-D'Ath - TALT Lakes Programme Coordinator.

Key Points:

·    Outlined the activities of TALT in the Rotorua/Te Arawa Lakes Programme

·    Focus had been the uplifting of Te Whakapapa o Te Wai (the Guiding Values): Waiora/Wairua/Waiata

·    Waiora – through partnership, pursuing opportunities and resources to secure long term positive outcomes for the health and wellbeing of
Te Arawa and the Te Arawa Lakes and all that they support

·    Wairua – facilitating space and building on the connection between
Te Arawa whānau, hapū and iwi and the Te Arawa Lakes through engagement and capacity and capability building initiatives

·    Waiata – celebrating Te Arawa mātauranga excellence and success as it related to te taiao and inspiring the next generation to pursue opportunities in these spaces

·    The second annual Fish Futures Symposia was being held on 28-29 September 2023 at Tāheke Marae (119 Ōkere Road, Ōkere Falls, Rotorua), the purpose being the Fish Futures research team to gain insight into
Te Arawa Lakes, the people at place and to share learnings.

Key Points - Members:

·    Commended TALT staff for the comprehensive report and passionate commitment/mahi

·    Looked forward to seeing the outcome of Phase 2 of the Uwhi Project, particularly the impact on koura

·    Invited TALT staff to share the Aquatic Lake Weed Spray Programme with the Rotorua Lakes Community Board to enable the sharing of information on social media to increase public awareness/inform the relevant communities.

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Te Arawa Lakes Trust Update to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group - 22 September 2023.

Tapsell/Brown

CARRIED

 

11:20am – Georgina Whata joined the meeting.

 

6.6

Verbal Update - Ministry for the Environment

 

Presented by: MfE Representative Lorena Stephen, Director, RM Implementation, Policy, Implementation and Delivery.

Key Points:

The Spatial Planning Act (SPA) and the Natural and Built Environment Act (NBA) began coming into effect on 24 August 2023

·    SPA and NBA to be gradually phased in over a 10-year period; MfE would work with representatives from local government, iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and the sector to consider what information, guidance and training would be required to support the dual system

·    Some changes in the new legislation started on 24 August 2023. Examples included:

o fast-track consenting for certain housing and infrastructure developments

o a new maximum duration for new freshwater-related consents

o changes to council enforcement powers and penalties

o changes to the management of contaminated land

o changes to aquaculture management

o changes to who can apply to be a requiring authority

·    Over the coming months more detail would be made available as MfE worked with advisory groups, partners and the sector to inform guidance, information and support that was required for implementation.

·    New laws enacted for resource management reform | Ministry for the Environment

Natural Hazards

·    MfE had released a discussion document on the Proposed National Policy Statement - Natural Hazard Decision-making (NPS-NHD) on 18 September, and were currently seeking feedback

·    Aimed to support local government decision making on new development in areas that were at high risk from natural hazards, to manage risks to people and property from natural hazards such as floods, landslides and coastal inundation

·    NPS-NHD would ensure that local government considered the risk of all natural hazards (including the effects of climate change) when making decisions relating to all new developments

·    This would be developed over the next one to two years.  Consultation period to close 13 November 2023

·    Have your say on managing natural hazard risk | Ministry for the Environment

National Planning Framework

·    MfE was developing a transitional National Planning Framework (NPF), which would provide direction and guidance for both regional spatial strategies and natural and built environment plans on the things that matter at the national and regional level

·    The NPF would bring together 23 pieces of existing national direction – such as the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and the National Policy Statement for Urban Development – into one cohesive document.  The transitional NPF would also include new national direction on infrastructure, environmental limits and targets, and implement outcomes including the relationship of iwi and hapū with their taonga

·    MfE had conducted engagement on the transitional NPF up to the end of June 2023 and would conduct further targeted engagement on the Statutory Engagement Draft through the remainder of 2023

·    Targeted engagement would focus on engaging Māori groups to ensure they had an early opportunity to give feedback on the proposed NPF, and in particular Post Settlement Government Entities (PSGEs) in accordance with existing Treaty settlement commitments. There would also be targeted engagement with local government as key implementers of the NPF

·    Notification of the transitional NPF proposal was likely to occur in early 2024. Once the transitional NPF was notified, an independent board of inquiry process would begin. During the board of inquiry process, iwi/hapū/PSGEs would be encouraged to provide feedback via submissions and/or hearing

·    The Minister would make final decisions on the NPF proposal, having regard to the board of inquiry report

·    The final version of the transitional NPF was anticipated to come into effect in mid-2025.

National Policy Statement for highly productive land

·    The Government wanted feedback on potential amendments to the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL)

·    Since the NPS-HPL took effect in 2022, concerns had been raised about how it may restrict the development of activities not relying on highly productive land (HPL) but needing to be located on it for particular reasons. The activities included:

o renewable electricity generation (particularly solar)

o intensive indoor primary production (e.g. indoor pig, poultry and mushroom farms), and

o greenhouses

·    Feedback was required from those interested in renewable electricity generation, indoor primary production and greenhouses. Consultation was open until 31 October.  More information available: Potential amendments to the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land | Ministry for the Environment.

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the verbal update by the Ministry for the Environment to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group - 22 September 2023.

Tapsell/Winters

CARRIED

 

6.7

Rotorua Lakes Council Update Report to Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group 22 September 2023

Presented by: Stavros Michael, Deputy Chief Executive, Environmental and Infrastructure Solutions, RLC.

Key Points:

·    Provided an update on RLC activities that related to lake water quality

·    Activities currently underway included wastewater treatment, stormwater projects, and planning policy matters

·    Rotomā/Rotoiti Sewerage Scheme was progressing well; recent weather patterns (high lakes levels) and complex legal whenua Māori consents had slowed down the rate of installations, however, appropriate extension of time had been granted to fully complete the scheme

·    Upgrade of the Rotorua Wastewater Treatment Plant was progressing well

·    Sustainable Forest Alternative - detailed feasibility of the preferred site would soon commence and once the outcome was known the next phase of design work would commence

·    Tarawera Sewerage Scheme - Stage 1 construction and work was currently well underway; next step for Stage 2 included community engagement during October with the aim of transitioning to physical works commencing  early 2024

·    Stormwater Resource Consent: RLC were currently implementing a comprehensive management system process, with an application to the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (estimated at $120M over the next seven years)

·    RLC Future Development Strategy (FDS) - majority of submitters had expressed their support for the direction of the FDS at the hearings

·    RLC Housing for Everyone – Plan Change 9 – anticipated that the Panel would provide their recommendations to Council by the end of the year. 

Key Points - Members:

·    BOPRC Councillors expressed interest in joining RLC Councillors on any site visits to projects that related to lakes water quality

·    Advised that RLC Chief Executive Geoff Williams had recently announced his retirement and that Gina Rangi had been appointed as Interim Chief Executive while the recruitment process was being completed

·    Expressed sincere appreciation for Geoff Williams’ leadership and the positive and constructive relationships he had developed with iwi, government agencies, and other community partners during his time as Chief Executive.

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Rotorua Lakes Council Update Report to Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group 22 September 2023.

Brown/Te Rangi

CARRIED

 

6.8

Programme Status Update and Purongo ā-tau 2022-2023

Tabled Document 4 - Daily Mean Lake Levels from April 2022 to Sept 2023 - RTALSG Hui 22 September 2023: Objective ID A4493018 

Presentation - Constructed Wetlands Progress Sep 2023: Objective ID A4493657   

Presented by: Chris Ingle – General Manager, Integrated Catchments and Rosemary Cross, Senior Projects Manager (Rotorua Catchments).

Key Points:

·    Provided tabled document with daily mean lake level graphs from April 2022 to September 2023 for the following lakes: Rotomā, Rotoehu, Rotorua (at Mission Bay) and Rotoiti (at Okawa Bay)

·    Provided key programme updates for the programme as at September 2023

·    Highlighted progress made with constructed wetlands: commenced construction of a 9-hectare wetland in the upper Puarenga catchment and continued work to secure access to and approvals for further sites (31 Ngongotahā Road).

Key Points - Members:

·    With reference to the 3 year average Trophic Level Index (TLI), suggested that a 5 year TLI would be more useful

·    Expressed disappointment at not making the desired impact/achieving the TLI level targets; particularly in the context of all the time/resources that had been dedicated to date. Suggested a reinvention in terms of next steps in order to achieve the TLI targets 

·    Noted that the science review, recently completed under the leadership of Prof Deniz Özkundakci (Toihuarewa Waimāori Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair), had suggested a wider range of monitoring measures to be implemented to review lake statistics/water quality attributes.

 

Item for Staff Follow Up:

·    Presentation to be provided to the Strategy Group at a future meeting, explaining/clarifying the allowed lake levels (regulatory requirements for opening/closing of the gates) to ensure a clear understanding by all.

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Programme Status Update and Purongo ā-tau 2022-2023.

2        Approves the Purongo ā-tau 2022-2023 for submission to the Ministry for the Environment, as per the requirements of the Deed of Funding for the Programme.

Te Rangi/Winters

CARRIED

 

11:50am - Chairman Leeder withdrew from the meeting.

 

6.9

Draft Terms of Reference for Te Arawa Lakes Technical Working Group

Presented by: Chris Ingle – BOPRC General Manager, Integrated Catchments and Stavros Michael, RLC Deputy Chief Executive, Environmental and Infrastructure Solutions.

Key Points:

·    Purpose of the Te Arawa Lakes Technical Working Group (Working Group) would be to undertake a strategic assessment of the foreseeable risks to lakeside communities of climate change driven lake level fluctuations across the Te Arawa Lakes; and make recommendations to the Strategy Group on measures for feasible short, medium and long-term adaptation action and possible options for funding these

·    The Working Group’s first meeting was to be scheduled for October 2023, with monthly meetings to follow

·    Working Group to present its recommendations report to the Rotorua
Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group at its meeting in June 2024.

Key Points - Members:

·    Acknowledged that the issue of managed retreat would require further collective consideration

·    Assured members of the public present that the Working Group would work closely with affected communities (as per Objective 3 of the terms of reference)

·    Respectfully recognised the ebb and flow/moving boundaries of the lakes/ unpredictable character of Mother Nature claiming back what was once hers.

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Draft Terms of Reference for Te Arawa Lakes Technical Working Group.

2        Approves the Terms of Reference for the Te Arawa Lakes Technical Working Group.

Tapsell/Winters

CARRIED

 

12:35pm – Mayor Tapsell withdrew from the meeting.

 

6.10

Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update

Presentation - Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update to RTALSG hui - 22 September 2023: Objective ID A4492907   

Presented by: Gemma Moleta – Senior Planner (Water Policy).

Key Points:

·    Since 23 June 2023, two community drop-in events were held (23 June and 8 July) with a small number of attendees at each event

·    Final Freshwater Management Unit (FMU) event scheduled for 22 September 2023

·    Feedback could be provided via: in person, online and in hard copy

·    Cited key concerns/questions raised at events

·    Tangata whenua engagement had focussed on current engagement projects/relationships

·    Highlighted community feedback received to date.

Key Point - Members:

·    Highlighted the importance of protecting native species and ensuring the lakes returned to their original pristine conditions (i.e. the protection/closure of Lake Ōkataina).

 

Resolved

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update.

Winters/Brown

CARRIED

 

7.     Karakia Kati
Closing Karakia

Karakia provided by Cr Te Taru White.

12:45 pm – the meeting closed.

 

 

Confirmed                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          Pou Tākiwaiora Arapeta Tahana

Independent Chairperson, Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group

 


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Pūrongo Ki:
Report To:

Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group

Rā Hui:
Meeting Date:

22 March 2024

Kaituhi Pūrongo:
Report Writer:

Helen Creagh, Rotorua Catchments Manager

Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo:
Report Authoriser:

Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments

Kaupapa:
Purpose:

To update Strategy Group on progress of a business case for additional investment into lakeweed management throughout the Rotorua Lakes

 

 

Effectively addressing the aquatic weed challenge in Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes

 

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

Te Arawa Lakes Trust, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Rotorua Lakes Council, Lakes Water Quality Society and Waikato Regional Council (the partners), with support from Toitū Te Whenua - Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), have commenced work on developing a business case to explore options for enhancing the management of lake weeds in the Te Arawa Lakes catchments. Place Group Limited has been engaged to independently develop and test the business case.

The partners to this business case are seeking support from Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group to continue with Phase 2 and complete the remaining four cases, and to elevate the importance of addressing the lake weed problem with the relevant Crown agencies.

 

Completion of the business case is required to enable the partners to bid for both central government funding, and local funding through council Long Term Plan processes, as appropriate, and could also assist in leveraging private funding to address the problem.

 

 

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

 

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Effectively addressing the aquatic weed challenge in Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes;

2        Supports the continuation of this business case through to the final stages of completion, which includes exploration of options for delivery through the development of the: economic, financial, commercial and management cases.

3        Supports the business case partners to elevate the importance of the issues addressed in the business case with the relevant Crown agencies (our funding partners).

 

1.       He Whakamārama
Background

 

Since the discovery of Elodea in Lake Rotorua in the 1930s, the presence of several lake weeds has been a long-standing problem within Te Arawa Lakes. Although interventions to try and address the lake weed problem date back to the 1950s, management has often been on an ad hoc basis, due to limited resources and information available. Most research and management efforts have been focussed on nutrient management to improve water quality (Miller, 2020).

 

Four of the world’s five worst aquatic weeds (hornwort, egeria, lagarosiphon and elodea) are present in the lakes and have continued to expand and spread to new lakes since their introduction in the 1930s. With recent improvements in water quality, ideal conditions have been created for these lake weeds to thrive. Without adequate management (and funding), the economic, environmental, social and cultural gains hoped for as a result of water quality improvements won’t be fully realised.

 

Over the past several decades, increased funding targeting nutrient management within Te Arawa Lakes has successfully reduced nitrogen and phosphorus levels, resulting in corresponding improvements in water quality and clarity. However, recent studies have shown that contrary to popular belief, controlling eutrophication is not a successful strategy to reduce weed biomass, and improvements in lake water quality have created the ideal environment for lake weed to proliferate (de Winton et al, 2019).

 

Lake weeds can have significant impacts on economic, environmental, recreational and cultural values, have the potential to cause ecological collapse, and may undermine restoration efforts achieved within the lakes to date. To truly realise the benefits of the investment into nutrient management, it is therefore critical to also address the lake weed problem. 

 

2        Treaty Settlement

 

Restoration of Te Arawa Lakes is integral to ensuring delivery of the Te Arawa Deed of Settlement which is underpinned by the Treaty of Waitangi and the Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Act 2006 and binds the Crown. A key part of the Deed of Settlement is cultural redress relating to relationships, which outlines that the traditional relationship of Te Arawa with their ancestral lakes is to be recognised and provided for. 

 

The management of lake weed within the Te Arawa Lakes forms a key part of this redress, and section 26 of the Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Act 2006 specifically sets out that Te Arawa are not responsible for lake weed management. Control work is primarily delivered by the Crown through Toitū Te Whenua/Te Arawa Lakes Trust, with some support from local government. However, the current level of investment has been described as just being enough to ‘trim the hedges’, primarily maintaining swimming and boat access, rather than fully addressing the problem. 

 

Lake weed has not traditionally been in the spotlight, meaning programmes have had to be built around available funding. This is in contrast to assessing what level of funding is required to control lake weed to a level that achieves full lake restoration - a key focus of this business case. The completed business case will determine the best options to address the four worst lake weeds in the Te Arawa Lakes, with the best return for investment.

 

3           The Business Case

 

Supported by Place Group, representatives of the partners have completed Phase 1 of this Business Case process which has included the development of a strategic case using Treasury’s five case better business case model. The purpose of the strategic case is to confirm whether:

 

•    there is a compelling case for change to investigate further; that is, evidence confirms there is a problem with the way lake weed is currently managed, and the scale and urgency of the problem warrant a response;

•    key stakeholders are aligned and behind the need to address an agreed problem; and

•    agreement is forming on what a good outcome looks like and what benefits could be gained, before effort is spent on investigating solutions.

 

A summary of the strategic case is included in Attachment A to this report. It has been determined through this process that there is a strong case for changing the status quo. Not investing in change now will:

 

•   Result in significantly higher social, economic, and environmental costs over time;

•   Jeopardise the ability to restore Te Arawa Lakes to their natural state; and

•   Diminish the benefits of existing investment into nutrient management.

 

The business case has the support of Crown Agency Toitū Te Whenua - Land Information New Zealand. Toitū Te Whenua invests in weed control within the Te Arawa Lakes working in partnership with Te Arawa Lakes Trust. However, Te Arawa Lakes Trust has indicated that there is some uncertainty around an ongoing level of funding from Toitū Te Whenua. This is a key risk for the lake weed programme and makes this business case all the more urgent.

 

4           Support sought from Strategy Group

 

Phase 1 of the business case (Strategic Case) has been completed, and the partners are ready to progress with Phase 2. This paper seeks that the Strategy Group support the partners continuing with the development of the business case through to the final stages of completion. The remaining four cases will explore:

 

•   Economic case – does the investment offer value for money.

•   Commercial case – is the investment viable.

•   Financial case – is the investment affordable.

•   Management case – is the investment achievable.

 

Undertaking this further work will enable the partners to consider various funding scenarios and potentially support a bid for central government funding to address the lake weed problem in the Te Arawa Lakes. It will also support conversations with Toitū Te Whenua around continuing to prioritise investment into Te Arawa Lakes.

 

 

 

5.       Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

 

Subject to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group endorsement, the partners to the business case will continue to explore and develop potential options (including costs) to address the lake weed problems in Te Arawa Lakes via completion of the  business case.

 

 

 

Tuhinga Tautoko
Attachments

Attachment 1 - Lakeweed Problem A3 Strategic Case - Place Group Ltd  

 


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Pūrongo Ki:
Report To:

Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group

Rā Hui:
Meeting Date:

22 March 2024

Kaituhi Pūrongo:
Report Writer:

Helen Creagh, Rotorua Catchments Manager

Kaiwhakamana Pūrongo:
Report Authoriser:

Chris Ingle, General Manager, Integrated Catchments

Kaupapa:
Purpose:

To provide the Strategy Group with the Mahere Mahi ā-tau 2024-2025 and the Purongo ā-ono Marama 2023-2024 for adoption. Also, to provide the Deed funded project Status Updates.

 

 

Mahere Mahi ā-tau (2024-2025), Purongo ā-ono Marama (2023-2024), Deed Funded Project Status Updates

 

Whakarāpopototanga
Executive Summary

The Funding Deed and Programme Management Plan for the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme set out the requirements for programme management and reporting, including:

·      regular updates on Programme progress to Strategy Group,

·      the development of six-monthly and annual reports, and

·      the approval of annual work programmes.

This report is prepared in order to meet the requirements of the Deed of Funding and Programme Management Plan by providing the Deed Funded Project Status Updates for the Group and also the Purongo ā-ono Marama 2023-2024 and Mahere Mahi ā-tau 2024-2025 for adoption.

 

Ngā tūtohutanga
Recommendations

That the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group:

1        Receives the report, Mahere Mahi ā-tau (2024-2025), Purongo ā-ono Marama (2023-2024), Deed Funded Project Status Updates;

2        Adopts the Mahere Mahi ā-tau 2024-2025 and Purongo ā-ono Marama 2023-2024 for provision to the Ministry for the Environment, in accordance with the requirements of the Deed of Funding for the Programme;

3        Agrees to defer the development of the Three-Year Plan for the Programme (2024-2025 – 2025-2027) until the recommendations of the 2023 review of Strategy Group are resolved.

 

1.       He Whakamārama
Background

This report is prepared in order to meet the requirements of the Deed of Funding for the Programme by providing the Mahere Mahi ā-tau 2024-2025 (Annual Work Programme) and the Purongo ā-ono Marama 2023-2024 (Six Month Report) to the Strategy Group for their adoption. Following adoption by the Group, the documents will be forwarded to the Ministry for the Environment, as required by the Deed of Funding for the Programme.

 

It is noted that the Programme is also due for a Three-Year Plan to be adopted by Strategy Group in relation to Deed funded activities, for the period 2024-2025 – 2026-2027. Staff have deferred drafting this three-year plan until further direction is provided by Strategy Group, following their consideration of implementing the recommendations of the recent review led by Te Arawa Lakes Trust.  Strategy Group support for this approach is also sought.

 

Also provided with this report are the Status Updates for each of the Deed Funded activities, as required by the Programme Management Plan reporting requirements.

 

2.       Reports for Adoption

2.1      Purongo ā-ono Marama 2023-2024

Attached in Appendix One the Purongo ā-ono Marama is presented for adoption by the Strategy Group. It presents progress on Deed Funded activities so far for the 2023-2024 financial year, and also provides brief updates on non-Deed funded priorities.

This report is intended to meet the requirements of the Deed of Funding and a full and detailed Purongo ā-tau (Annual Report) will be provided at the end of the financial year.

2.2      Mahere Mahi ā-Tau 2024-2025

Attached in Appendix Two the Mahere Mahi ā-Tau 2024-2025 for the Programme is presented for adoption. The Deed of Funding requires that an Annual Work Programme is presented to the Ministry for the Environment in advance of the upcoming financial year, to secure funding in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Deed for work during the year.

This Mahere Mahi ā-tau seeks to secure funding for the 2024-2025 financial year to continue work on the Lake Rotorua Incentives Scheme and the constructed wetlands projects – contributing to the 50-tonne engineering solutions component of the Integrated Framework for achieving the sustainable nitrogen load to Lake Rotorua.

This Mahere Mahi ā-tau also requests that MFE progress changes to Schedule 2 of the Deed, as per agreements of the previous Minister for the Environment, to transfer $10 million of funding from Bay of Plenty Regional Council to Rotorua Lakes Council, i.e., from the Lake Rotorua Incentives Scheme to the Lake Rotoiti Sewerage Reticulation Scheme. This recommendation is made on the basis that Rotorua Lakes Council have confirmed that a Lakes Restoration Rate will reimburse this funding to the Crown so it is available to the Incentives Scheme in later years of the Programme. 

2.3      Deed Funded Project Status Updates

As part of the regular reporting to Strategy Group, and in accordance with the Programme Management Plan for the Programme, the Status Updates for the following Deed funded activities are provided in the appendices of this report also: the Lake Rotorua Incentives Scheme, Engineering Solutions (constructed wetlands), Low Nitrogen Land Use Fund, Tarawera Sewerage Scheme, Rotoiti Sewerage Scheme. 

3.       Ngā Whakaarohanga
Considerations

3.1      Ngā Mōrea me Ngā Whakangāwaritanga
Risks and Mitigations

The adoption of the Mahere Mahi ā-tau recommends that $10 million is transferred in Schedule 2 of the Deed of Funding for the Programme from the Regional Council to Rotorua Lakes Council, i.e., from the Incentives Scheme to the Rotoiti Sewerage Reticulation Scheme. This recommendation is made on the basis of the commitments of the previous Minister for the Environment.

Rotorua Lakes Council have confirmed that their new Long-Term Plan has set a rate to recover the funding for the Incentives Scheme to be repaid to the Crown (the requirement of the agreement from the previous Minister). Therefore, staff believe that the risk to funding being available to secure 100 tonnes of nitrogen reduction from Lake Rotorua via the Incentives Scheme (required to meet the sustainable nitrogen load for Lake Rotorua by 2032) is mitigated.

3.2      Huringa Āhuarangi
Climate Change

 

Mitigation

Adaptation

Reduce GHG emissions

Produce GHG emissions

Sequester carbon

Anticipate climate change impacts

Respond to climate change impacts

Ongoing adaptation by the Programme is necessary to respond to the impacts of climate change. The work undertaken by the Programme, particularly in terms of land use change is aimed at better positioning our community to adapt to and mitigate against the effects of climate change and the impact of land use on the lakes.

The Programme’s Water Quality Technical Advisory Group and our Toihuarewa Waimāori also provide guidance in respect of mitigation and adaption and ensuring the Programme is adapting its work in accordance with new science.  

3.3      Ngā Pānga ki te Māori
Implications for Māori

The Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group is a post-settlement authority that helps to maintain and improve the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes and is also a permanent joint committee of the two councils. Te Arawa Lakes Trust representatives sit around the table (as well as TALT staff) and provide regular feedback on the implications for Māori of the programmes of work.

The recent review of the Strategy Group by Te Arawa Lakes Trust has recommended elevating the role of Te Arawa Lakes Trust in the leadership and delivery of the Programme and Strategy Group are considering how they wish to implement these recommendations.

3.4      Ngā Pānga ā-Pūtea
Financial Implications

The recommendations of this report are consistent with both Councils’ draft Long Term Plans 2024-2034.

 

4.       Ngā Mahi Whai Ake
Next Steps

Pūrongo a-tau for the 2021-2022 financial year will now be prepared in accordance with the new format which better reflects Te Ao Māori and was adopted last year. This report will cover a comprehensive review of the work of the Programme during the year, both deed and non-deed funded.

 

Tuhinga Tautoko
Attachments

Attachment 1 - Final for Strategy Group - Mahere Mahi ā-tau 2024-2025

Attachment 2 - Final for Strategy Group - Purongo ā-ono marama 2023-2024

Attachment 3 - 50 Tonne Engineering Solutions - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update

Attachment 4 - Low Nitrogen Land Use Fund - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update

Attachment 5 - Rotoiti Wastewater Scheme - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update

Attachment 6 - Incentives Scheme - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update

Attachment 7 - Tarawera Sewerage Scheme - March 2024 Strategy Group Status Update  

 


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