Proposed Plan Change 7
Proposed Plan Change 7 has been developed to respond to emerging resource management issues, to give effect to relevant national direction, to implement recommendations from the Hinds Drains’ Working Party, and to implement recommendations in the Waimakariri and Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora (OTOP) Zone Implementation Programme Addenda (ZIPA).
The Summary of Decisions requested by submitters, the Addendum and Second Addendum on Proposed Plan Change 7 to the LWRP are now available.
Further submissions
Further submissions on the Summary of Decisions Requested by submitters have now closed.
View the Plan Change (Select the plan change at the top left of the window) and all of the relevant documents in the drop downs below.
Plan Change 2
A consequential change to the Waimakariri River Regional Plan (WRRP) accompanies this plan change. Access documents relating to Proposed Plan Change 2 to the WRRP.
1. Review
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2. Public notification
- Section 32 Evaluation report (relating to both proposed plan changes) (PDF File, 5.26MB)
- Proposed Plan Change 7 to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (PDF File, 3.91MB)
- Electronic Proposed Plan Change 7 to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan on ePlan. Select the plan change at the top left of the window.
- Corrections to Proposed Plan Change 7 to the Land and Water Regional Plan (PDF File, 193.11KB)
How to read the maps
Below you can find all maps related to Plan Change 7. The map index will help you to find your map by location. The numbers correspond to the map links below.
Canterbury Series A
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series A maps 21-36 (PDF File, 7.01MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series A maps 41-58 (PDF File, 6.11MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series A maps 59-83 (PDF File, 6.82MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series A maps 89-108 (PDF File, 6.31MB)
Canterbury Series B
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 2-14 (PDF File, 11.53MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 15-34 (PDF File, 12.3MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 35-46 (PDF File, 7.34MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 47-56 (PDF File, 10.02MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 57-65 (PDF File, 9.44MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 66-77 (PDF File, 6.85MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 78-89 (PDF File, 8.87MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 90-98 (PDF File, 6.82MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 99-108 (PDF File, 9.88MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Canterbury Series B maps 109-117 (PDF File, 6.82MB)
Christchurch Series
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Christchurch Series A maps 1-6 (PDF File, 2.04MB)
- LWRP Proposed Plan Change 7 Christchurch Series B maps 1-15 (PDF File, 4.25MB)
Proposed changes to the Planning Maps can also be viewed via the Canterbury Maps portal.
Part A – Omnibus Supporting Documents
National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Surface water quality outcomes and limits - alignment of regional and national planning documents. | Environment Canterbury Report No. R19/27 |
| Freshwater Management Units for the Canterbury Region: review of existing water management spatial frameworks | LandWaterPeople Ltd |
Ngāi Tahu outcomes
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Omnibus 2019 Plan Change - Consideration of effects on tangata whenua values | Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd |
Habitats of indigenous freshwater species
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Critical habitat for Canterbury freshwater fish, koura/kekewai and kakahi | Waterways Consulting Ltd and Duncan Gray Ecan |
| Technical memo: Prioritisation of native aquatic species habitat for protection under the LWRP Omnibus plan change | Waterways Consulting Ltd and Duncan Gray Ecan |
| Technical memo: Cumulative aquatic habitat loss, a step change in biodiversity and the case for legislative change | Duncan Gray, ECan |
| Summary Critical Habitats Report | Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd |
| Technical memo: Ecological impacts of braid diversion | Duncan Gray, ECan |
Hinds Drains Working Party recommendations
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Technical memo: Hinds/Hekeao Resource Consent Inventory Summary | Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd |
| Technical work for the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area | Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd |
| Hinds Drains Working Party recommendations | Hinds Drains Working Party |
Managed aquifer recharge
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Providing for Managed Aquifer Recharge | Boffa Miskell Ltd |
| Regional Plan Managed Aquifer Recharge Technical Guidance | Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec |
Commercial vegetable growing operations
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness Group report: Overseer nutrient modelling of commercial vegetable production | The AgriBusiness Group |
| Technical memo: Assessment of nitrogen losses from commercial vegetable operations in Canterbury | Ognjen Mojsilovic, ECan |
Schedule 6 (Freshwater bathing sites)
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Technical memo: Recommendation for update of LWRP Schedule 6: Areas on rivers or lakes commonly used for freshwater bathing | Jarred Arthur, ECan |
Schedule 17 (Salmon spawning sites)
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Technical memo: Proposed amendments to LWRP Schedule 17: Salmon Spawning Sites | Jarred Arthur, ECan |
Minor topics
Part B – Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora (OTOP)
Cultural assessment
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Recognising and protecting cultural values in the Orari, Temuka, Opihi and Pareora Zone. Environment Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand | Carmichael, L, Davison, C (2017) Ecan |
| The Cultural Health of the Opihi Catchment | Tipa, G. (2018) Tipa and Associates Ltd, working with Te Runanga o Arowhenua |
| Maori rock art and associated freshwater taonga protection: A sensitivity-based knowledge convergence approach | Gyopari, M., Symon, A., Tipa, G. (2019) Earth Mind Limited, Ngai Tahu Maori Rock Art Trust and Tipa Associates |
Economics
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora Zone Current State Economic Assessment. | Sanderson, K., Williams, J., Fareti, N. (2018). BERL |
| Agricultural production under proposed OTOP Zone flow regimes: Methodology and results. | Dark A, Bright J, (2018). Aqualinc Research Limited. |
| Economic Assessment of the Healthy Catchments Project Proposed Zone Implementation Programme Addendum (ZIPA). | Harris, S. (2019). Land and Water People, Christchurch, New Zealand |
Groundwater
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Current state of the groundwater resource in the Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora (OTOP) Zone | Zarour, H., Aitchison-Earl, P., Scott, M., Peaver, L., DeSilva, N. (2016). ECan |
| Groundwater technical report to support the Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora limit-setting process. | Rosado, C. (2019). ECan |
| OTOP Inland Basins Current State Model | Durney, p., Calder-Steele, Aitchinson-Earl, Dodson |
| An Integrated Hydrological Model for the Orari Plains, Canterbury | Durney, p., Calder-Steele, Aitchinson-Earl, Dodson |
| Orari Plains Water Quality Addendum | Durney, p., Calder-Steele, Aitchinson-Earl, Dodson |
| Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora scenario modelling | Durney, p., Calder-Steele, Aitchinson-Earl, Dodson |
Hydrology
Land Use
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Land use and root zone nitrogen loss modelling Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora Limit Setting Process | Mojsilovic, O. (2019). Ecan |
Planning
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora Zone Water Management Committee-For the meeting of 30 Janruary 2017 Defining Freshwater Management Units. | Ford, R. (2017). Ecan |
| Register of consultaiton for the OTOP Healthy Catchments Project. | Carmichael, L. (2019). Ecan |
| Resource Consent Inventory for Orari, Temuka, Opihi and Pareora Canterbury Water Management Strategy Zone (Version 2). | Vattala, D. (2019). Ecan |
Social and Recreation
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| The Orari, Temuka, Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Project social community assessment. Prepared for Environment Canterbury. | Kalaugher, E., Wright W., (2016). Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. |
| The Orari, Temuka, Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Project social community assessment phase2 Scenarios. Prepared for Environment Canterbury. | Kalaugher, E., Walsh, P., (2017). Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. |
| The Orari, Temuka, Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Project social community assessment phase 3 Draft ZIPA. Prepared for Environment Canterbury. | Kalaugher, E., Kaine, G. (2018). Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. |
| Social Implications of the ZIP Addendum for Orari, Temuka, Opihi and Pareora. Prepared for Environment Canterbury. | Kaine, G., (2019). Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. |
Surface Water quality and ecology
Technical Overview
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Overview technical report to support the Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora limit setting process. | Robson-Williams, M. and Clark, D. (2019). Ecan |
Zone Committee
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora Zone Committee. 2018: Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora Zone Implementation Programme Addendum. | Orari-Temuka-Opihi-Pareora Zone Committee (2018) |
Part C – Waimakariri
Technical overview
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Waimakariri Land and Water Solutions Technical Assessment Overview. | Etheridge, Z. and Whalen, M, Ecan |
Cultural assessment
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Cultural health assessments and water management for the Rakahuri Waimakariri zone. Tipa and Associates. | Representatives of Te Ngai T??huriri and Tipa, G. 2016: |
Community Engagement
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement for the Waimakariri Land and Water Solution Programme. | Macdonald, M. ECan |
Economics
Estuary water quality and ecology
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Ecological and water quality assessment, Ashley River/Rakahuri-Saltwater Creek Estuary (Te Aka Aka) | Bolton-Ritchie, L. Ecan |
| Te Aka Aka (Ashley River/Rakahuri -Saltwater Creek Estuary) in the face of climate change | Bolton-Ritchie, L. and Etheridge, Z. Ecan |
| Assessment of the trophic state of Te Aka Aka (Ashley River/Rakahuri Saltwater Creek Estuary) | Bolton-Ritchie, L. Ecan |
| Te Aka Aka in the face of climate change | Bolton-Ritchie, L. and Etheridge, Z. Ecan |
| Assessment of nitrate-N impacts in Te Aka Aka | Bolton-Ritchie, L. and Etheridge, Z. Ecan |
| Metals in tuangi/tuaki, Austrovenus stutchburyi, from the Rakahuri/Ashley River-Saltwater Creek Estuary: A survey of mahinga kai sites conducted in 2016-2017. Prepared for Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga | Tipa Associates Ltd, and Environment Canterbury. |
| Assessment of Ashley Estuary (Te Aka Aka) and Coastal Protection Area | Etheridge, Z. and Arthur, J. Ecan |
| Te Aka Aka eutrophication susceptibility assessment | Dudley, B and Plew, D. NIWA |
Groundwater
Hydrology
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Waimakariri land and water solutions programme - Options and Solutions Assessment: Water Quantity | Megaughin, M. and Lintott, C. Ecan |
| Waimakariri land and water solutions programme - Hydrology Current State | Megaughin, M. and Hayward, S. Ecan |
| Estimating permitted water use in the Waimakariri zone | Dodson, M. and Dodson, J. Ecan |
| Ashley River/ Rakahuri Geomorphic Study | Mabin, Mark. AECOM |
| Surface water quantity recommendations review and supporting material | Megaughin, M. and Picken A. Ecan |
| Estimate of surface water allocation and minimum flow conditions resulting from the Waimakariri ZIPA recommendations | Megaughin, M. ECan |
| Environmental flow regime for the Ashley River/Rakahuri catchment. Draft memorandum to the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee | Megaughin, M. ECan |
Land use
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Changes in lifestyle properties within Waimakariri CWMS zone | Mojsilovic, O. ECan |
| Aerial Inference of Septic Tank Distribution in Waimakariri District | Koo, S. Ecan |
| Estimating nitrogen and phosphorus contributions to water from consented and permitted discharges | Loe, B. and Clarke, C. Loe, Pierce & Associates Ltd and Clarke Goldie & Partners. |
| Irrigated area mapping: Waimakariri and Orari-Opihi-Paerora | Brown, P. Aqualinc |
| Changing the southern Waimakariri Sub Region Boundary, step by step overview | Kreleger, A. Ecan |
Nitrate
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Preparation of land use and nitrogen-loss data for the Waimakariri Zone limit-setting process | Lilburne, L., Mojsilovic, O., North, H., and Robson, M. Landcare Research & Ecan |
| Waimakariri Land and Water Solutions Programme Options and Solutions Assessment: Nitrate Management | Kreleger, A. and Etheridge, Z. Ecan |
| Additional nitrate management and modelling scenarios for the Waimakariri Land and Water Solutions Programme assessment. Environment Canterbury memorandum | Kreleger A and Etheridge Z., Ecan |
Planning
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Summary of Comparative Analysis of the WRRP and CLWRP. Incite Ltd memorandum to Environment Canterbury | Fenemor, A. and McCallum Clark, M. Incite |
| Waimakariri Zone Freshwater Management Units | Picken, A.; Stapleton, J and Dodson, M. Ecan |
Social and recreation
Surface water quality and ecology
Terrestrial biodiversity
Water quantity (surface water and GW)
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Resource consent inventory for Waimakariri land and water solutions programme (version 2) | Vattala, D. ECan |
Zone Committee
| Document | Author |
|---|---|
| Waimakariri District Council Report for Decision: Waimakariri Water Zone Recommendation for Option A | Allen, S. Waimakariri District Council |
| Zone Implementation Programme Addendum (ZIPA) implementation WDC role and funding options | Cleary, G. and Brown, C. Waimakariri District Council |
| Waimakariri Zone Implementation Programme Addendum | Waimakariri Water Zone Committee. |
3. Submissions~~
Summary of Decisions Requested
Copies of the Summary of Decisions Requested, the Addendum and the Second Addendum are now available:
- Download the Second Addendum to the Summary of Decisions Requested (PDF File, 166.82KB)
- Download the Addendum to the Summary of Decisions Requested (PDF File, 1.65MB)
- Download the Summary of Decisions Requested (PDF File, 8.1MB)
- A CD can be provided free of charge by contacting Customer Service on 0800 324 636 or by email to ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz
Please contact Customer Service at ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz or call 0800 324 636 if you have any questions about the Summary of Decisions Requested.
Read the full public notice – Addendum to the Summary of Decisions Requested (PDF File, 38.54KB)
Original submissions
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
| Name | Submitter ID |
|---|---|
| Hailstone S | 446 |
| Hall M | 444 |
| Hallams T | 20 |
| Hallatt, A | 239 |
| Hamilton R | 313 |
| Harrison G | 12 |
| Hart J R | 137 |
| Hartwell, D | 170 |
| Hawkins A | 413 |
| Hawkins, M | 97 |
| Hawley, R | 45 |
| Hay A | 249 |
| Heartland Potato Chips | 389 |
| Hekeao Hinds Water Enhancement Trust | 345 |
| Henderson T | 115 |
| Hendriks A | 495 |
| Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga | 331 |
| Hewson Farms NZ Limited | 267 |
| Hill, F | 400 |
| Hinds Drain Working Party (HDWP) | 394 |
| Horticulture New Zealand | 356 |
| Hoskin K | 562 |
| Howard S | 338 |
| Huggins T | 13 |
| Humphrey J | 8 |
| Hutchison J | 25 |
| Hydes S | 501 |
| Hyslop, J & N | 315 |
I, J, K, L
M
N, O
P, Q
R
S
T
U, V
| Name | Submitter ID |
|---|---|
| Ullrich J | 499 |
| Ulrich (P) H | 252 |
| United Seadown | 180 |
| Upper Opihi Opuha Catchment Board | 238 |
| van Houten W | 285 |
| Vetlife Limited | 456 |
| VIBERi New Zealand Limited | 418 |
W
X, Y, Z
| Name | Submitter ID |
|---|---|
| Youngman G | 34 |
| Yurjevich M | 475 |
| Zest Biotech | 16 |
| Zhang F | 80 |
| Zollweg V | 60 |
| Zwarts, B | 50 |