2020-12-07 Statement of Evidence of Tom de Pelsemaeker on behalf of the ORC - Appendix C [pdf, 1.4 MB]
...dams to be constructed as a permitted activity. In a small catchment this is likely to impact on non-migratory galaxiids by removing or reducing their habitat. There are clearly opportunities to strengthen the existing provisions and afford greater protection to the region’s unique galaxiid species. National planning standards requirements for regional plans In addition to having to comply with the NPS-FM, the Water Plan will need to be updated to comply with the national plannin...