Managing the coastal environment

To achieve this level of service we will:

• 21.1 Ensure our risk assessment regime and Safety Management System is consistent with the New Zealand Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code and compliant with ISO 9001:2015 certification for customer focus, quality management and continual improvement.
• 21.2 Ensure availability of our operational and emergency response function, and a qualified, experienced and independent harbourmaster, so that Papatipu Rūnanga, organisations, user groups and the community receive guidance on the safe navigation of vessels within the region.

How are we doing: For target 20.1, work to undertake external reviews that confirm consistency with the Code and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 was completed in quarter one.

To achieve this level of service we will:

• 21.1 Ensure the method used to monitor water quality sites for ecosystem health meets national and local standards.
• 21.2 Ensure the method used to monitor water quality sites for recreational swimming meets national and local standards.
• 21.3 Undertake a marine biosecurity survey in Kaikōura, Lyttelton, Akaroa and Timaru.
• 21.4 Maintain a Maritime NZ-approved marine oil spill response capability and plan.

How are we doing: Regular monitoring has been undertaken; survey is underway; oil spill response readiness has been maintained.

To achieve this level of service we will:

• 22.1 Progress a review of the Canterbury Regional Coastal Environment Plan.

How are we doing: On 2 December 2022, a significant milestone was reached for the development of the regulatory framework, with Te Rōpū Tuia approving the Tuia Protocol – Partnership Arrangements for Phase 1 of the integrated planning programme. The delay in confirming the governance arrangements means, however, that reviewing the Regional Coastal Environment Plan in 2024 remains at risk.

How are we doing: Our science partner (University of Otago) has held the second governance hui with partners and presented an overview of the project direction, with the focus of the first phase on understanding the distribution of habitats and the species they support. This will then inform any future research. Field work has begun, and the engagement plan is being prepared.

How are we doing: There are delays with national legislation reviews, which may mean we need to proceed with our review prior to the completion of the national review. This will mean a further Bylaw review will be required once the national legislation review is completed.