Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section 31-Oct-14 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: General (National Issue) John Highton The document is bland and general to the point of being Noted 4/1 uninformative, and does not provide confidence that The CMS have been revised as a result of DOC will be doing work that submitter is seeking. submissions. Mountain Bike New Encouraged by the general intent of the draft CMS to Accept in part Zealand (MTBNZ) seek opportunities for mountain biking in the Otago area There have been changes to the mountain bike and Trail Fund NZ where social conflicts and physical impacts can be provisions in the CMS as a result of submissions. 13/1 managed within reasonable levels. We always advocate Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. rider education through the Mountain Bikers Code. Tania Gold No submission points Noted 30/1 Alan Mark Deeply concerned that the Otago Conservation Boards Recommend that the contributions of the Otago Reject 35/1 contribution to the draft CMS was omitted from the Conservation Board to the earlier draft CMS be reinstated. The Department consulted with the Conservation publicly released version. This situation is unacceptable. Board, the public and a wide range of stakeholders when drafting the CMS. Decisions were made to revise earlier drafts of the CMS (that the Conservation Board had contributed to) to achieve national and regional consistent approach. Alan Mark Concerned there is virtually no mention of ecological A section on ecological monitoring be added. Accept in part 35/16 monitoring in CMS. It is an important component of Ecological monitoring is a management tool that conservation mgmt. DOC uses to achieve conservation outcomes. The CMS focuses on 'what' we are going to do, not 'how' we are going to do it. The detail is not required to be inlcuded in the CMS. Alan Mark Believe this CMS exercise has been seriously flawed. Strongly recommend CMS be thoroughly revised, Accept in part 35/20 particularly in relation to more specific details in relation to The CMS have been revised as a result of the NHMS rankings, tier one monitoring proposal, clearer submissions received. The CMS will not be re- definitions of what 'priority ecosystem site', 'gateway notified. Refer to NHMS and DM and Recreation destination' , 'iconic destination' mean in terms of mgmt. common issue reports for more details. Outcomes and policies/implementation should be more carefully and precisely specified. Redraft CMS should then be again released for public response. Andrew Penniket The milestones in all sections are a pointless inclusion Milestones should be clear and measurable such as "Two Accept in part 48/2 as they require nothing more than a one line report Marine Reserves achieved within five years, five Marine The Milestones have been revised. saying that northing has happened to satisfy the Reserves secured within ten years". requirement of the CMS. Redraft the entire CMS to include real and measurable Milestones and Outcomes in all sections.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 1 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Dr P J H Strang Fully support submission of Back Country Skiers Noted 52/1 Alliance re OM/Garvie/OW Ranges which you will have received by now. New Zealand Guided anglers deserve the same rights of access as any Noted Professional other Fish and Game and DOC-Taupo licence holder. The CMS does not restrict anyone from applying for Fishing Guides Assn They should not be limited because they choose to use a a concession to undertake guiding. 61/1 guide who provides nothing other than logistics, safety and a controlled environment. DOC needs to recognise the historical usage of PCL by fishing guides and enable tourism. Tourism NZ have identified Guided Fishing as a focus sector. New Zealand Commercial Concessions do not appear to be largely Identify the importance of concessionaires and strategise Accept in part Professional considered other than how they work now, but not in 10 for how they will be in 2024. Commercial activity/concessions is detailed Fishing Guides Assn years. throughout the CMS. See the new Interpretation 61/8 section in the Introduction. A new paragraph has been added to the long-term vision for Otago. Canterbury The timing of the release of three CMS together has Suggest that in future the release dates be staggered to Accept in part Recreational Four made it very difficult for our volunteer organisations to make it easier for volunteer organisations to submit on all Thank you for your effort, community engagement is Wheel Drive Club find time to read and understand and prepare detailed of them important to the Department. (CR4WD) submissions. 85/1 TrustPower Limited The Description and Outcomes parts of each Place is Incorporate a paragraph numbering system to the Accept 105/30 not referenced by way of a numbering systems, and Description and Outcomes parts of CMS and replace The numbering of the CMS has been improved so bullet points have been used for listing Milestones- Milestones-Outputs bullet points with numbering system. that all headings, sub headings and objectives, Outputs consequently when making a submission on policies and milestones are numbered. those sections there is potential for error and misunderstanding. Would also enable cross referencing. New Zealand Four The timing of the release of three CMS together has Suggest that in future the release dates be staggered to Accept in part Wheel Drive made it very difficult for our volunteer organisations to make it easier for volunteer organisations to submit on all Thank you for your effort, community engagement is Association find time to read and understand and prepare detailed of them. important to us. (NZFWDA) submissions. 174/1 New Zealand Four Commend Ray Stone submission OT-5. Experienced Noted Wheel Drive individuals such as Mr Stone see management of off- Refer to the Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association highway tracks as a co-operative agreement between (NZFWDA) DOC and the NZFWDA. 174/2 Southland Submission withdrawn Noted Conservation Board 191/1
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 2 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago Tramping & Every Place needs to include an outcome to maintain Accept in part Mountaineering existing network of tracks and huts. Any intention to the It is not necessary to detail the ongoing management Club Inc contrary should be clearly signalled in CMS and be of the existing network of tracks and huts in the 192/4 subject to meaningful consultation with users. CMS. Decisions around visitor facilities will be guided by the provisions in the CMS, including Part One objectives and policies, Part Two Place outcomes and policies and Part Three policies, and is subject to the resources available. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Charles Gillespie Supports the initiative taken by Te Anau Cycling Accept 195/1 Incorporated. Has been lucky enough to enjoy See Mountain Biking common issues report. responsible mountain biking on Heaphy and hopes that the experiences DOC has gained with allowing mountain biking, combined with a CMS that acknowledges and directs the Department towards expansion of similar responsible mountain biking activities in other DOC areas, gives further opportunities to those as fortunate to experience more of NZ. Durham Havill Generally supports the Otago CMS Noted 196/1 The CMS have been revised as a result of other submissions. Peter Vahry The draft CMS covers many aspects of recreation and Accept in part 200/1 conservation and it is hoped that recent moves by DOC Many changes have been made to the draft CMS. to work with 'partners', will open opportunities for 1.5.1 Objectives in regards to protecting the natural recreation to increase the use of DOC managed public heritage have been revised. See HNMS common land and consequently increase the awareness of what issues report. those land values are. OtagoNet Joint While OJV acknowledged that protecting ecological Recognition should also be afforded to regionally Accept in part Ventures values and issues is fundamental to DOCs role under significant infrastructure that currently exists within These are not matters that need to be addressed in 206/1 the Conservation Act 1987, OJV is concerned that some conservation lands and water. Part One (although Objectives 1.5.5.6 and 1.5.5.7 do of their existing activities, and/or future activities with a touch on them). Other statutory provisions and Parts functional and practical need located within Two and Three cover these matters. The first conservation areas have not been adequately provided sentence of Part Three Authorisations (General) has for in the Otago CMS. been revised by adding a reference to exceptions provided by other legislation e.g. the Electricity Act 1992. OtagoNet Joint Each application for the construction and/or It is important that the Otago CMS recognises the practical Accept in part Ventures maintenance of regionally significant infrastructure limitations incurred in the designing and siting of In order to help considerations and decisions on 206/2 (such as electricity distribution infrastructure) should be infrastructure and request that this approach is reflected structures, a new section on structures and utilities assessed on its merits, where the effects of the activity throughout the CMS. Seek to ensure that in providing has been added to Part Three. can be balanced against the benefits of its establishment regionally significant infrastructure, a balance recognition Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 3 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point and its ability to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse of possible effects I provided, and that primacy should not effects on the conservation values in that area. As be given to avoiding adverse effects, over remedy or currently drafted the Otago CMS gives primacy to mitigation. avoiding the development of placement of structures and/or utilities, over remedying or mitigating their adverse effects. Placing primacy of the avoidance of effects there does not recognise circumstances where the effects of an activity maybe appropriately remedied or mitigated, nor does it allow for the net conservation gains to be made from mitigation options. OtagoNet Joint Conservation General Policy 11.3 (a) - (e) makes Accept in part Ventures provision for utilities. Policy dissuasion towards A new section regarding interpretation section has 206/3 establishing new regionally significant infrastructure been added to the Introduction. within conservation lands and waters is therefore inconsistent with Policy 11.3 (a) to (e). Furthermore, OJV considers that use of the conjunction 'may' in place of 'should' within the Otago CMS provides the opportunity for regionally significant infrastructure to locate within conservation lands where the adverse effects can be appropriately avoided, remedied or mitigated and practical limitation prevent its citing outside of conservation areas. Use of the conjunction 'may' also maintains the flexibility for decision makers to decline an application if the effects are considered so great that it cannot be tolerated within conservation lands. Arthurs Point Support vision statements and policies concerning Accept in part Protection Society protection of Otago's biodiversity and Maori and Support noted. Some changes have been made as a Inc European history, the means of encouraging more result of other submissions but the intent has not 213/1 people to engage in conservation and encouragement of changed. more people to participate in recreation. Support framework adopted for visitor management zones. Save the Otago Disappointed by the large volume of background Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc material, the number of milestones which lack precise The CMS has been revised as a result of submissions. (STOP) goals and the emphasis on community participation The Milestones have been revised. 217/15 without the ideas as to how this will be achieved. Southern Lakes Overall a good CMS. But still significant areas of public HR[Lack of recognition and not acknowledging the Accept in part Branch New land that is not easily accessible for recreational hunting conservation activity that NZDA have been involved in.] Where appropriate recognition has been added Zealand across our district. With the Department's target of throughout the Part Two Places. Deerstalkers reducing animal numbers on public lands, these Association restrictions hinder the impact recreational hunting can 221/1 have on population control while not encouraging a
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 4 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point recreational activity that supports conservation. Earl and Lani Generally support the Otago CMS. Accept Hagaman The CMS have been revised as a result of other 235/1 submissions. John Alexander While I understand any organisation needs a set of Accept in part 240/1 policies in order to be able to operate in a fair and The CMS have been revised as a result of this and consistent manner, especially when members of the other submissions, including adding a new public are involved, I do hope however that the final set Interpretation section to the Introduction. of policies resulting from this process work more as a guide than a rule and that some degree of flexibility and pragmatism can be exercised by the administration staff. Federated Farmers DOCs ability to manage pests has an effect on the Amend to acknowledge DOCs responsibility to be a "good Accept in part of New Zealand implementation of regional pest strategies. neighbour". CMS goals could be better served by outlining The 1.5.1 Objectives have been revised and a new 241/19 Acknowledgement of DOCs 'good neighbour' a region wide strategy which sees DOC identifying objective added to 1.5.1 to reference Appendix 5. obligations would go some way towards showing the opportunities to work collaboratively with local authorities, Other objectives and policies also support the rest of the regional community that DOC understands landholders, agencies where alignment between its own management of pests in collaboration with others. their concerns and is working to address them. DOC pest control programmes and theirs would better achieve This work will always be subject to a prioritisation should be subject to the same regional pest management mutual goals. assessment. strategies as all other land occupiers. Appendix 5 details proposed control mechanisms but is subject to adequate resources. This is not acceptable. Dunedin City The diverse natural landscapes, threatened species and Accept Council historic sites in Dunedin City are valued by our The CMS have been revised as a result of this and 243/1 community for their recreation, economic and cultural other submissions. values. Significant portion of Dunedin's $255 million tourism industry is built upon our natural environment and reputation as the 'Wildlife Capital of New Zealand.' Species such as the Royal Albatross and Yellow-eyed penguins are key city icons in the city's destination marketing. The Dunedin Economic Development Strategy and the Dunedin Visitor Strategy identify the importance of wildlife and natural landscapes to the sustainability and growth of Dunedin's tourism sector. Pleased that the goals and vision of the draft CMS support out strategies. Much of Dunedin's drinking water is sourced from catchments with significant conservation land. Pleased that water catchment areas are highlighted in the document and that the importance of Te Papanui Conservation Park to the city's water supply is recognised. Supports the strategy's collaboration approach to conservation including partnerships between the Department, local authorities,
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 5 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point business and the wider community and look forward to continuing our positive partnership with DOC in areas including visitor management, reserve management, dog control and fire management. Council supports the overall objectives outcomes and policies of the draft CMS. Straterra Natural Generally well written and presented. Advice on NZ would be better served with 2 CMSs, one for North Accept in part Resources of New implications of Conservation Board review on CMS Island and one for South Island. This would be easier for Thank you. The conservation board and NZCA Zealand would be appreciated. Notice inconsistencies with people developing CMSs, stakeholders, submitters and consideration process is set out in sectio 17F CA87. 246/1 Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Otago and Southland users. Would streamline CMS process and lead to better Inconsistencies between the draft CMS are being CMSs with regard to treatment of commercial activities. quality of documents. addressed. Heliworks Support nationally consistent approach of reducing the Accept in part Queenstown overall 'bulk' of CMS, particularly grouping many areas The nationally consistent approach is retained. See Helicopters 2012 of pcl into key special places, the nationally consistent aircraft common issues report. Ltd & Southern approach to the aircraft access provisions including Lakes Helicopters Ltd aircraft access policies in Part 3, maps for visitor management zones, aircraft access zone maps and 253/1 Appendix 13. Grey District Generally supports the Otago CMS Accept Council Support noted. 260/1 Ministry of Ensure that the Otago CMS does not limit undertaking Accept in part Transport of emergency response activities as required under the The CMS does not restrict emergency response in 265/1 Maritime Transport Act 1994. anyway. Environment and Grave concern that the CMS appears to foster an Accept in part Conservation increase under the guise of "recreations" of commercial Part 3B of the CA87 allows for concessions on Organisations of NZ tourism opportunities on PCL and a parallel increase in Public Conservation Land and each application is inc activities broadly involving the use of mechanical assessed on a case by case basis and in accordance 270/1 devices to increase visitors numbers to PCL. The focus with the relevant management plans or CMS and on visitor numbers is not matched by any concern that Visitor Management Zones etc. Visitors both guided, visitors appreciate the natural/historic resources and that unguided, motorised or unmotorised have been their recreational enjoyment can be in conflict with provided for and consulted in the drafting and safeguarding those resources for future generations. subsequent submissions on the CMS. See the revised 1.5.1 Objectives in regards to the protection of natural heritage. Environment and Concerned with the frequent use of the word Noted Conservation "contribute" and the phrase "work with others". This "Contribute" and" work with others" are used where Organisations of NZ indicates forming alliances rather than protection of the Department is not the only agency involved, inc natural/historic resources is DOCs focus. and/or where the work is across pcl&w and other 270/2 land, and/or where the outcome of a process is not lead by the Department and may be beyond its
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 6 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point control. In some cases, objectives in Part One have been revised to change the use of these terms. Refer to the NHMS and DM and Recreation common issue reports for more details. Janet Ledingham Current draft does not fall into the same category as first Conservation Board submissions must be taken into Accept in part 273/1 CMS. Concerned that policies developed with account when finalising new CMS particularly with regard At this stage of the process the Conservation Board Conservation Board have been removed around to freshwater protection, Tussock Lands NP and Marine cannot submit on the CMS. The draft CMS will be freshwater protection. Wording seems to make it easier Protection with commitment to 'no take' marine reserves. presented to the Board once analysis of submissions to mine PCL. Big emphasis on facilitating business and and changes to the draft CMS is complete. Additions lack of commitment to advocate for conservation totally to the CMS have been made in regards to water unacceptable. protection and reference to MPA. Janet Ledingham Need some commitment towards the creation of new Add commitment for a Tussock Grassland Park, Kakanui Accept in part 273/4 Conservation Parks and National Parks through Conservation Area, Pisa Conservation Area, Old Objectives regarding tenure review are included in outcomes from tenure reviews. Man/Garvie/Remarkables National Park, Pillar 15.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3 and in Part Two Places. A Policy Conservation Park. for the reclassification of land to better reflect its value is included in Part Three. Contact Energy Contact generally supports this CMS and its vision and Noted Limited aspirations for the Otago Conservancy. Support noted. 274/1 Yellow-eyed All 3 CMS's are unwieldy and wordy. Frustrating the HR[Would like to see a more consistent approach.] Accept in part Penguin Trust lack of consistency in the different CMSs. This made it Agree that there needs to be consistency across all 3 284/1 difficult to compare especially areas that one would CMS but also important to note that they cover three presume to be similar are not easily comparable, e.g. very different regions and this needs to be Appendix 2 - Cant and Otago include only botanic accommodated. CMS have been reviewed and values while Southland adds fauna. Also the amount updated for consistency where required. and quality of botanic info varies from listing species to referring to the common or Maori name to a general statement such as "contains many threatened and/or endemic plants". Also our area of interest is referred to only as there is a "Marine" in Otago, "Coastal Land and Marine" in Canterbury and listed under location names in Southland. Yellow-eyed Stewardship land needs to be reviewed. Eg Sandfly Adopt the Canterbury CMS objective "Progress changing Accept Penguin Trust Bay is classified as Stewardship land that could be the classification of PCL where required to better reflect its Land specifically identified for reclassification is 284/2 considered available for sand extraction if retaining its primary values as identified in Part Two- Places" identified in Part Two Places. Also a more general current land status. Policy regarding reclassification of land to better reflect its value is included in Part Three. Otago University Terms such as 'places' and other language tools from the Accept in part Tramping Club Destination management framework are cumbersome See new Interpretation section in the Introduction of (Inc.) and difficult to incorporate in our submission and we the CMS. Also refer to Destination Management and 292/1 have instead chosen to address certain localities and Recreation common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 7 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point issues in their more normal terms. Believe the heavy emphasis on planning jargon reduces the readability of this document for the public and also muddies the water on the direct goals and plans for DOC. Additionally, words such as "should" and "may" in addressing permitted activities or goals should be abandoned in favour of prescriptive words "will" and "shall" in order to more clearly spell out the intent of this CMS. If this makes the document more rigid as a planning tool then so be it - it ought to mean what is says. Ngai Tahu (Te NT and their forebears were the first people to occupy General changes requested: Accept Runanga o Ngai the landscape of New Zealand. The document does not Cover - consult with NT to identify imagery reflecting NT 1. If NT imagery can be used on the cover, NT will Tahu and other give sufficient emphasis to this presence in either the presence to be included on the cover of the approved CMS. be consulted about this. specified runanga) general narrative or in the treatment of areas and sites General - provide for use of traditional names, and include 2. Yes, subject to DOC publications standards, i.e. 309/95 that are of cultural importance. dual names for places and species consistently throughout use of NZGB-approved names; non-NZGB names in the document. a distinguishable way; all species etc names; all macrons etc. Ian Cole Lack of recognition in CMS of angling as a recognised Need to fairly and objectively recognise the importance of Accept 334/1 and extremely popular recreation activity on PCL. CMS angling as a recreational activity and to fairly represent that A new paragraph has been added to Part One, does not fairly reflect the priority set out in CA which importance throughout CMS. Recreation. Where missing and appropriate clearly recognises values of freshwater fisheries and by HR [Little recognition for an activity that has over 222k angling/fishing has also been added in Part Two failing to do so inherently fails to fairly and clearly angler day per annum in Otago (possibly the second highest Places. recognise the significance of angling as a recreational user of PCL).] activity. If activity does not feature prominently within the introductory scope of document then its significance is severely compromised throughout the remainder. Eugenie Sage Many objectives are "work in progress" style Review all objectives and revise to make them more Accept in part 336/1 statements, will be very difficult to measure whether measurable and more outcome oriented. Where appropriate the objectives and milestones have they have been achieved. This reduces DOC's been revised. accountability to the public for its management of public protected lands and waters and its implementation of its statutory responsibilities. Eugenie Sage CMS fails to adequately recognise and implement Add new objective and policy: Accept in part 336/2 DOC's statutory responsibility to advocate for Objective: Advocate through statutory and non statutory A new objective around advocacy has been added to conservation. General objective and policy should be processes for the protection of ecological, landscape and 1.5.1. Statutory advocacy policies are included in Part included possible in section 1.5 Otago by 2024. Section cultural values off public conservation land, particularly for Two Places. 1.5.5 deals with business partnerships. CMS needs a protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, similar section on advocacy work, including statutory threatened and at risk species and at risk species, and advocacy. control of weeds and pests. Policy: Prioritise statutory advocacy for: a) the implementation of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (2010);
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 8 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point b) the protection of Areas of Significant Natural Value; c) the protection of priority ecosystem sites and threatened and at risk species; d) consistent district and regional plan provisions to address cross boundary issues for the coastal marine area; d) fishing practices that protect priority ecosystem sites and threatened and at risk species, and f) mining, exploration, dumping, dredging and other such activities to avoid harm to marine mammals and threatened and at risk species and control of plant and animal pests. Section: General Part One (National Issue) New Zealand DOC conservation for prosperity coupled with its more Noted Professional recent shift towards partnership with commercial See Hunting common issues report. Hunting Guides operations is encouraging, however it remains to be see Association whether or not the Department can deliver on its side of 10/1 partnership agreements there are challenge in working with a highly skilled and motivated commercial sector such as NZPHGA and their expectations of guided hunting working alongside conservation to delivery outcomes compatible to our business (AATH concessions are a good example of partnership working well for benefits of all involved - wild animals are a resource for the industry, and when managed to control numbers compatible with conservation outcomes can also delivery outcomes that meet the demands of the guided hunting industry). Garry Nixon Oppose. Generic material places an over emphasis on Delete section 1.2. Remove references to DOC's role in Accept in part 216/1 business. Economic growth is not primary purpose of providing for business opportunities and creating economic Section 1.2 is retained. Through Part 3 of the CA87 either the CA or the NPA and should not have such a prosperity. Delete Objective 1.5.5.7 - in some cases it is the Department is involved in business opportunities pervasive influence. necessary to have separate regulatory controls because and the CMS reflects this. Objective 1.5.5.7 is about different Acts have different requirements. finding efficiencies where possible. The objective has been revised to more clearly reflect this. Section: General Part Two (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping Supports in principle, increasing the number of people Include a set of clear guidelines in each Place against Accept in part and Outdoor recreating on public conservation land. However, no which concession applications will be assessed to ensure Concession applications are assessed against all the Recreation Club clear guidelines to determine when capacity has been that the values of each Place are not compromised, provisions in the CMS, including the Department 93/3 reached at a particular site. Clear policies need to be cumulative effects are taken into consideration as well as direction in Part One, the outcomes and policies in developed to help decision makers determine when a when a site has reached capacity. Part Two 'Places' and the Policies in Part Three under site has reached capacity or when the issuing of a Authorisations and specific activities. These have concession will compromise the values of a Place. Issue been revised as a result of this and other submissions. of cumulative effects also needs to be addressed.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 9 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fish and Game New There is no mention of sports fish or game bird hunting Include information as provided by OF&G - see also Place Accept in part Zealand - Otago values in any of the places. submission points. Sports Fish and Game Bird Hunting is covered in Region Part Three. Also see specific Part Two responses. 148/6 Federated Mountain Every place needs a policy about maintaining and Replace the term "DOC huts" or "DOC tracks" with the Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) strengthening the existing huts and tracks network. words "public huts and tracks, managed by DOC". The draft CMS do not use the terms "DOC huts" or 172/9 Reflects the fact that DOC looks after these assets on "DOC tracks". 1.5.3 objectives cover on-going behalf of the public. management of recreation opportunities and cover the whole CMS area. Part Two place provisions provide further details where needed. See DM and Recreation common issues report (section 3) for more details. Federated Mountain Concerned about the large areas of Otago that are Set as a 10-year milestone stating that "areas of stewardship Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) currently classified as stewardship land. DOC should land with high recreation or conservation value have been Land specifically identified for reclassification is 172/16 set a high priority of reclassifying these to a more reclassified into their most appropriate status". identified in Part Two Places. Also a more general appropriate status. Separate community consultation Indicate by way of policy that consultation process will be Policy regarding reclassification of land to better process should take place to support reclassification carried out. reflect its value is included in Part Three. process. The following areas deserve reclassification as a matter of priority: Remarkables CA, Pisa CA, Bain Block, Flat Top Hill CA, Mt Alta CA, Albert Burn CA, Lower Dart CA, Mt Alfred CA, Te Papanui CA. Backcountry Skiers Policy numbers are the same for both COU Place and Re-number policies correctly. Accept Alliance OM/OW/G place, creates potential confusion. This was an error. The numbering of the CMS has 214/10 been reviewed and revised where required New Zealand Motor That the principles and proposals to recognise and Accept in part Caravan Association accommodate responsible freedom camping be Freedom camping is managed under the Freedom 264/6 incorporated into the objectives for each Place, particularly Camping Act 2011. Place outcomes and policies for the Western Lakes and Mountains Place. make provisions for camping and/or overnight camping where further management direction is needed. Freedom camping sites are constantly being assessed and restrictions apply when there has been a history of problems caused by inappropriate freedom camping that warrants restricting camping at these sites. They do not need to be listed in the CMS however are lsited on the Departments website. Section: General Part Three (National Issue) New Zealand Motor No policies for camping and vehicle-based freedom Reject Caravan Association camping. Include a policy specifically supporting and The starting premise for CMS is that camping is 264/7 encouraging CSC freedom camping on public allowed (subject to any operational restrictions under conservation land. Should include a commitment to the FCA11), so CMS policy is only needed where a reviewing all currently prohibited and restricted sites specific restrcition need to be highlighted. See DM and a review of the parameters to be considered in and Recreation common issues report (section 5a). undertaking site assessments and ensure conformity of Additional provisions are included in Part Two where Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 10 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point management decisions with the requirements of the required. FCA. Section: General Volume II (National Issue) Alan Mark The draft Otago CMS Vol II, maps of the various There seems to be a major inconsistency between many Accept in part 35/3 'places', the outlines of the NHMS areas are shown on statements re significance/ranking ('Priority Area' status) The approach to presenting and using the NHMS each of the place maps with purplish hatching but not and the NHMS rankings which inexplicable and information has been discussed and clarified in the further identified in the key on page 6. Moreover they unacceptably have not been included in draft. This most NHMS common issues report, and reflected in the are not mentioned as such in main CMS and neither is important ranking system has clearly been introduced by proposed revisions to the CMS. The appendices and their ranking shown anywhere in CMS. The numerical DOC without any public input which I submit is a serious maps will be revised to show the latest natural ranking would have indicated the level of conservation indictment on the entire exercise. I strongly recommend heritage prioritising data. See NHMS common issues management each is likely to receive in the near future. that these rankings be disclosed as part of this draft CMS report for more details. Several areas have been identified as being 'priority for public response. ecosystems' such as Maungatua Summit Bogs, which I would assume to indicate a priority ranking under the NHMS but this appears not to be the case. No NHMS rankings are given in the draft but I have learnt that Maungatua is ranked 528 so apparently will not qualify for priority management. There are few areas within Mt Aspiring National Park that will qualify under this system. Beyond the National Park Te Papanui CP and Hawea CP appear not to qualify while only part of Oteake CP does as well as the few small Saltflats in the Manuherikia catchment, the Rock and Pillar CA, the Pisa Range and northern Dunstan Mountains CA and several small areas in its vicinity. Several other mostly small areas would qualify but not Old Man Kopuwai CA and many other Cas that I would rank as important including Maungatua SR, Black Rock SR. In the Catlins only Ajax Ecological Areas has been ranked <401 but nearby Tautuku EA has not as with most other PCLs in this place apart from Nugget Point Reserve. Aramoana EA has qualified but 2 Cas shown on Otago Peninsula have not as with most other Cas in Otago. Alan Mark Large number of PCL shown and documented in Land Strongly recommend that reassessment of stewardship Accept in part 35/17 Inventory in Vol II are classified as Stewardship Areas areas be given very high priority. All stewardship areas Land specifically identified for reclassification is (~590). All stewardship lands should be re-assessed as shown as 'priority ecosystem' would be obvious candidates detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general to their conservation values as businesses looking for for reclassification. This reclassification process should be Policy regarding reclassification of land to better development opportunities within PCL view formalised as a matter of urgency. All water courses and reflect its value is included in Part Three. stewardship land as an invitation and opportunity for associated riverbeds running through pcl should be development. reclassified from current UCL status consistent with that of adjoining Cas.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 11 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fiordland Tramping The maps are extremely difficult to interpret. No clear All maps should be clearly labelled naming the areas that Accept in part and Outdoor name or key is provided for each individual map. they cover and the full list of maps using a meaningful Maps have been revised, see Mapping common Recreation Club name should be listed in the table of contents. issues report. 93/4 Each individual map should have its own key so that there is no doubt which key applies to which map. Backcountry Skiers Poor choice of shading so difficult to interpret. Difficult Change shading so readily understandable. Improve Accept in part Alliance to use due to scale, dense shading and lack of mapping by using a wash rather than dense shading, better Maps have been revised and shading has changed. 214/9 geographic pointers. scale with more topographic features. See Mapping common issues report. Section: General Whole CMS (National Issue) Solid Energy NZ Ltd Support the overall thrust of the draft CMS. Company Noted 15/1 wishes to remain in process to have the opportunity to As per the CA87 the CMS process does not include comment on other submissions, should that be necessary. the opportunity for further submissions. Recreational Throughout the CMS there is an expressed sentiment of Noted Backcountry Pilots collaboration between the Department and other Recreational fixed wing landings are discussed in Association (RBPA) organisations. We agree with this sentiment. However section 2 of the Aircraft common issues report. 37/1 this CMS is against all fixed wing activity, including recreational backcountry flying. This negative attitude relate to concepts of "effects on natural quiet and feelings of remoteness", "conflicts with other recreational users" and an apparent dislike of people accessing remote areas using motorised craft. It is doubtful that there is a handful of complaints about excessive noise or other conflicts occurring as a result of fixed-wing aircraft takeoff/landings. The "permitted baseline' is also very high, given that the Department does [not] have jurisdiction over airspace above 150 metres, and WARO concessionaires have free reign. Canterbury Support Combined 4WD club submission (OT-118). Accept in part Recreational Four Refer to Motorised Vehicles common issues report. Wheel Drive Club (CR4WD) 85/2 Canterbury Support increased partnerships in particular with 4WD Accept Recreational Four clubs and organisations. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Wheel Drive Club (CR4WD) 85/10 Fiordland Tramping Difficult document to use. Lengthy description of Either make the Places smaller, more discrete, or have Accept in part and Outdoor "Places" difficult to fully understand which parts of the subheadings for each sub-place. Ensure that all places are The CMS has been revised and an interpretation Recreation Club CMS relate to which "sub-places" within the Places. covered off in the Outcome Statements and Policies. section has been added to the Introduction. 93/1 Some sub-places not adequately covered off in the
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 12 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Outcome Statements and Policies. Very hard to know what activities might or might not be allowed. Greater clarity needed. Some sections poorly written with words missing and some spelling errors. Properly proofread before it is approved. Fiordland Tramping Many sections do not provide sufficient direction for Provide clearer direction for what activities should and Accept in part and Outdoor potential users of public conservation land in Otago, should not be permitted at the various sub-places. CMS is a strategic document with no intention of Recreation Club decision makers within DOC or Conservation Boards. dealing with the operational detail of all aspects of 93/2 the Department's work. The CMS has been revised and an interpretation section has been added to the Introduction. Cross references between the different parts have been improved. Part One objectives and policies, Part Two Place outcomes and policies and Part Three policies will inform and guide users and decision makers. Fiordland Tramping All tables should be listed in the table of contents for Include list of all tables in table of contents. Accept in part and Outdoor ease of locating them. The tables have been moved and are now located Recreation Club within the relevant Part Two Place sections. 93/5 Fiordland Tramping Appears to be being driven by the politics of the day Any reference to the SOI should be removed from the CMS. Reject and Outdoor rather than a political document that guides how our The SOI has set the Department's priorities for 2014- Recreation Club public conservation land should be managed in the long- 2018, therefore it is appropriate for the CMS to be 93/6 term. Structure and much of the content strongly aligned with this document. Section 1.5 uses the SOI influenced by the SOI, a much shorter term document outcomes as headings. The content under each not subject to public consultation. heading is interpreted as meeting the Department's statutory responsibility under CA87. Fiordland Tramping S6 CA is very clear about the functions of DOC. Many Ensure the CMS entirely consistent with the Conservation Accept in part and Outdoor aspects of the draft are inconsistent with this provision Act. The draft CMS has been checked for consistency. Recreation Club of the CA and need to be changed. 93/8 Fiordland Tramping All policies should have a "will", "should" or "may" Add "will", "should" or "may" to all policies. Reject and Outdoor verb in them to indicate what level of expectation there The words 'will', 'should' and 'may' are only used Recreation Club is that the objective will be adhered to. where a decision is required. Refer policy 3.1.1 (now 93/9 moved to new Interpretation section in the Introduction). Fiordland Tramping The Milestones are very poor. Virtually no requirement All Milestones need to be re-written and should be specific, Accept in part and Outdoor for DOC to do anything other than report on things. measurable, achievable, relevant and have a clear timescale, The Milestones have been revised. Recreation Club Writing a report will not result in conservation gains. and require DOC to do something that results in 93/10 conservation gains. Paul Dodgshun Statutory advocacy - not enough emphasis in the CMS. Either have a separate section on statutory advocacy or Accept in part 117/28 Oppose the lack of policies and commitment by DOC to insert throughout each place (and in Part 3) the need and There is a need to identify the priorities for advocacy Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 13 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point this important role. The Conservation Act and priorities for DOC's involvement in statutory advocacy on a national basis and this is reflected in the CMS. Conservation General Policy clearly indicate that the processes. New advocacy objectives have been added to Part Department has an important role in advocating 1.5.1, in addition to the policies already included in (including through statutory advocacy processes) for the specific Part Two Places. protection of natural and historic resources outside public conservation lands and for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. There are many conservation values off public conservation lands in Otago and many threats to them. But the CMS is virtually silent (other than for example, in the freshwater section in relation to district and regional plans) on the need for DOC's involvement in statutory advocacy, or on priorities for statutory advocacy. Working with communities is important but is no substitute for involvement in statutory processes. Both types of advocacy are necessary, given the significance of unprotected resources and the ongoing threats to them. This is a major backward step from the current, highly regarded, CMS for Otago. Paul Dodgshun Otago has large areas classified as stewardship lands. Establish outcomes, policies and milestones in the CMS Accept in part 117/29 This classification was intended to be temporary but that make it a priority to begin the task of reclassifying Land specifically identified for reclassification is DOC has given little priority and dedicated few stewardship lands. Dedicate resources to ongoing detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general resources to their appropriate reclassification. This reclassification of lands that become public conservation Policy regarding reclassification of land to better should be a priority as recent examples have shown the land as a result of tenure review, land purchases etc. reflect its value is included in Part Three. vulnerability of stewardship lands. It is an important issue in Otago because of the large areas that have become public conservation land as a result of tenure review. The CMS should identify this reclassification task as a priority for the Department in Otago (and nationally). Paul Dodgshun Oppose the CMS template which requires all CMS's to Delete Section 1.2. Remove references to DOC's role in Reject 117/30 focus on business and prosperity - is unbalanced and in providing for business opportunities and creating economic The CMS use a national template to achieve places contrary to legislation and DOC's primary role. prosperity. Delete Policy 1.5.5.7 - in some cases it is consistency. However, parts of the CMS reflect the Enhancing business opportunities may be a political necessary to have separate regulatory controls because particular area it covers, in particular Part 1.3 and direction at present but a CMS should be directed by different Acts have different requirements (e.g. the Part Two. Section 1.2 is to remain. Through Part 3 of legislation (the Conservation, and other Acts) and differences between the requirements of the RMA, the the CA87 the Department is involved in business General Policy. The statements on economic prosperity Forests Act and the Conservation Act). opportunities and the CMS reflects this. Economic may have a place in non-statutory internal documents prosperity and working with others (including that guide the Department, but they are inappropriate in businesses) is linked to the ability to achieve more a statutory document that lasts 10 years and must be conservation outcomes. Objective 1.5.5.7 is about relevant to changing political whims and directions. finding efficiencies where possible. The objective has Specific sections (e.g. 1.2 and 1.5.5) demonstrate this been revised to more clearly reflect this. focus but it pervades the whole document.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 14 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Combined 4WD Not all drivers cause damage and responsible clubs are Amend references to damage cause by 4WD vehicles to Accept in part Clubs Inc careful not to cause damage. "damage caused by indiscriminate use of 4WD vehicles". References to vehicle damage are retained where 118/1 there are specific to a type of use e.g. off road activity, or to an environment where any vehicle use would cause damage e.g. fragile ecosystems such as wetlands. The word 'indiscriminate' is added where needed. See motorised vehcile common issues report. Fish and Game New The CMS is light on the extent of the DOC/F&G May be better to say "Ngai Tahu, statutory agencies, and Accept in part Zealand - Otago relationship. Especially where references to partnerships the community" as general wording. As there are many existing and potential working Region mostly state "Ngai Tahu and the community", which relationships to achieve conservation outcomes it is 148/1 could be exclusionary of F&G and other statutory not possible to specifically identify them all. The term agencies. 'community' is intended to be inclusive of many groups, such as F&G. An inclusive definition has been added to the glossary. A new objective has been added to Part 1.5.1 re: working with F&G. F&G has been added to the text where relevant. Fish and Game New CMS is to achieve "integrated management of natural & That the CMS accommodates "valued introduced species", Accept in part Zealand - Otago historic resources", and "natural" is not equivalent to recognises the validity of them, and provides for the The CMS does not use the term "eradication of Region indigenous. There are wild, self-sustaining, introduced harvesting of game birds and sports fish in a permissive trout". The Freshwater Place identifies and describes 148/2 animal populations highly valued by the community. manner. Acknowledge the mixed indigenous and freshwater resources in Otago, including the value of Many natural ecosystems supporting indigenous species introduced species/ecosystems continuum. If the term healthy freshwater ecosystems to indigenous and include both indigenous and introduced species. There "valued introduced species" cannot be adopted, a better introduced species, and many Places recognise trout is inconsistency around the use of terms pest and term would be "wild animal", and to reserve the use of fisheries/habitat. A new objective has been added to predator. Several sections of the CMS refer to "pest" for those species legally or regionally defined as section 1.5.1 re: working with F&G Councils. The "eradication of trout" where necessary to protect native pets. The CMS be revised to be consistent in its wording CMS uses the term "pest" in the conservation sense, fisheries, and refer to CGP 4.2(d). with CGP 4.2(d). as defined in the glossary. "Predator" is used in the context of a pest as defined in the Glossary, and is deleted and/or replaced with "pest" as needed. Also see section 3 of the NHMS common issues report. Fish and Game New Concerned that DOC appears to be scaling down its OF&G ready to assist DOC in advocacy work, as Accept Zealand - Otago advocacy issues, but understand the resourcing pressure. conservation causes similar. A new objective has been added to section 1.5.1 re: Region working with F&G and advocacy for freshwater 148/13 fisheries, fish habitat and fish passage. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth This submission took me more than 12 hours to prepare, Noted 149/60 and this time investment, on just one topic shows how See revised CMS and the hunting common issues demanding such bureaucracy is. My comments about report. this document constituting an impediment, not a benefit, towards the gaining of public input remain. The seeming willingness to the department to ignore advice from an advisory body charged under the Conservation Act with interfacing with the public for the purpose of communicating community views is most disappointing.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 15 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point That some of this advice is about the provisions of AATH activities, condemned on the grounds of animal cruelty and at best, ill-treatment, reflects badly upon a department of state. There are some good features and where possible I have offered support for these. I can provide references should these be required. Shotover 4WD Club Commend the tremendous amount of work that has Perhaps next time the completion dates of the CMS's could Noted 166/1 gone into this draft document and acknowledge that be staggered. Thank you for your effort, community engagement is overall it reads very well. An amazing effort from those important to us. involved. It is disappointing however that the Canterbury and Southland CMS's are both due on the same day. With the busy lifestyles we live in this day and age it is a tall ask for people to submit on all 3 at the same time. Shotover 4WD Club In several places in the document it refers to Noted 166/2 "minimising conflict between recreational users". In our References to conflict are general and valid, and are experience we seldom see conflict between users and retained. Refer to Motorised Vehicle common issues we regularly stop to yarn to trampers, cyclists, hunters, report for more details. farmers and other 4WD users. Sometimes we are able to lend a hand with the load carrying capacity of the vehicle to carry a heavy pack or shot animal. We are also able to offer support to these other recreational users should there be a deterioration in the weather or injury. Federated Mountain Too short and too general to provide much meaningful Include a specific and detailed Appendix 11 explaining the Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) direction for conservation land in Otago. Concern about values, importance, and future management regime for References to 'Conservancy' have been removed from 172/1 how the CMS now applies in the absence of specific huts and tracks across Otago. Use the term "Otago CMS. Appendix 11 refers to recreation destinations conservancies. Overarching approach may now be lost. CMS area" instead of conservancy. identified by the Department through DM. The title has been revised to clarify this. The Department maintains a full list of its recreational assets however this level of detail is not contained in the CMS. There are further references to, and provision for, recreation in Parts 1, 2, and 3. Also see DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Federated Mountain Milestones do not actually require outcomes, all they Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) tend to require is reporting. All milestones need to Milestones have been revised. 172/13 require work programmes or specified actions. Federated Mountain DOC appears to be scaling down and prioritising the Noted Clubs of NZ (Inc) issues it will advocate on. There is a need to identify the priorities for advocacy 172/14 on a national basis and this is reflected in the CMS. New advocacy objectives have been added to Part 1.5.1, in addition to the policies already included in Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 16 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point specific Part Two Places. New Zealand Four Support increased partnerships in particular with 4WD Accept Wheel Drive clubs and organisations. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association (NZFWDA) 174/39 Otago Tramping & Milestones-Outputs are very poorly drawn. Vast Accept in part Mountaineering majority merely require a "report on progress". If report Milestones have been revised. Club Inc says "we have made not progress" then the outcome is 192/2 achieved - not measured by progress but by the existence of a report. All outputs should specify a measureable tangible outcome, not a report. New Zealand Alpine Considers that this CMS is too brief and too general to Request include a detailed Appendix 11 explaining the Reject Club provide much in the way of meaningful direction over values, importance and future management regime for CMS is a strategic document and does not contain 193/1 the large diversity of conservation land in Otago. specific huts and tracks. operational detail of the Department's work. The Department maintains a full list of its recreational assets however this level of detail is not needed in the CMS. There are further references to, and provision for, recreation in Parts One, Two, and Three. Also see the DM and Recreation common issues report. New Zealand Alpine The CMS is too brief on recognising the natural An improvement could be to state as general wording Accept in part Club partners of DOC and prospects for the future use of "Ngai Tahu, tramping clubs, and the community". Ngai Tahu is DOC's Treaty partner which is a 193/2 them. different statutory relationship than with the public generally. The term 'community' is intended to be inclusive of many groups, such as tramping clubs. A definition has been added to the Glossary. New Zealand Alpine Every place needs a policy about maintaining and Accept in part Club strengthening the existing huts and tracks network Future management of recreation destinations is 193/9 within that place. addressed by objectives in section 1.5.3. Also see DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. New Zealand Alpine Need to clearly state the value of existing unformed Accept in part Club legal roads for public access, particularly where these See the Legal Roads common issues report. 193/12 roads connect to rivers, lakes, wetlands, and high country conservation areas. Further the CMS needs to state that DOC will advocate for the retention of unformed legal roads. The test by DOC should be one of determining the regime for access across the land surrounding the road. If access is freely available, as with almost all public conservation land, then roads can usually be stopped, however, if the land is private with
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 17 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point no access, then no stopping case exists. New Zealand Alpine Concerned about the large areas that are currently 1. That community consultation process should take place Accept in part Club classified as stewardship land that DOC should set a to gain knowledge of the values of these lands to support Land specifically identified for reclassification is 193/14 high priority of reclassifying these. the reclassification process. detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general 2. Add as a 10-year milestone stating that "areas of Policy regarding reclassification of land to better stewardship land with high recreation or conservation value reflect its value is included in Part Three. The have been reclassified into their most appropriate status". Milestones have been revised. Add new policy [alongside 3.1.3?] Westland District Generally supports. Accept Council The CMS have been revised as a result of 199/1 submissions. Dark Skies Group, Many areas of Otago are famous for clear and dark Retain Objective 1.5.5.2. Controls for all conservation land Accept in part Royal Astronomical skies. Wish to extend protection of night sky values and should include management of outdoor artificial light at 'Natural darkness', like 'natural quiet', is an intrinsic Society of NZ natural light to all conservation land, including night. Includes limits on lighting levels, direction control, natural value for pcl&w and its protection is therefore 211/1 limitation of impacts on flora and fauna from artificial timing and spectrum. a matter to be assessed should any facility be light. Where risks to specific species are identified, HR [Detailed information about the environment impact of developed on pcl&w. For by far the greatest part of lighting with limited spectra can be used. The light pollution on biological systems, wild animals, insects, pcl&w there is no artificial light (except torches & introduction of artificial light into the night environment plants provided in the supplementary information. candles). can disrupt natural processes. Protections are important Request that CMS acknowledges: where commercial activities are undertaken. May -importance of natural light conditions as an intrinsic include 24 hour mining operations, transport corridors, feature of effective conservation, visitor appreciation, and or ski field activities. astronomy related heritage -the need to manage the use of artificial light in conservation areas and -the importance of minimising the impacts of light pollution on native species off conservation land.] Backcountry Skiers Numerous instances of policies with "should not allow Replace "should" with "will". Reject Alliance ..." 'Will' can only be used as per Policy 3.1.1a) (which 214/1 has been moved to a new Interpretation section in the Introduction in the revised CMS). 'Should not' provides the greatest direction possible without fettering the decision-making powers of the Minister.In this instance 'should' is appropriate. Backcountry Skiers Large areas of Stewardship lands adjacent to These lands should be individually identified with an Accept in part Alliance Conservation Parks or National Park with equally outcome or milestone each. Land specifically identified for reclassification is 214/4 desirable ecological values or recreational opportunities. detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general Important to re-classify the lands to ensure they receive Policy regarding reclassification of land to better proper protection. reflect its value is included in Part Three. Backcountry Skiers Has a generic format that fails to recognise that New Noted Alliance Zealand is diverse, both from a social and biodiversity Efforts have been made so that the CMS has a 214/5 viewpoint, and some issues cannot be generalised or consistent approach across New Zealand. However,
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 18 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point ignored. much of this CMS reflects Otago, particularly Part 1.3 and Part Two Places. Backcountry Skiers Too much emphasis on facilitating business. Contains Rebalance with an emphasis on biodiversity, public Reject Alliance almost nothing on advocacy for conservation under recreation, intrinsic values, historic values rather than how Economic prosperity and working with others 214/6 statutory provisions. The term "prosperity" is overused. to encourage business. Change references to "businesses" (including businesses and the community) is linked to to "community groups" or similar. the ability to achieve more conservation outcomes. New advocacy objectives have been added to section 1.5.1. Backcountry Skiers Very light on detail, and contains very few policies. Have more rules, more zoning, more detail and less generic Reject Alliance Lacks ability to provide certainty as to how comments. CMS is a strategic document and does not contain the 214/7 conservation lands will be managed, or sufficient operational detail of the Department's work. The detail/rules/policies to enable DOC staff to base sound CMS has been revised to aid understanding and decisions on. interpretation, including clarifying the different parts of the CMS and how they work and links to detailed information in the appendices). An Interpretation section has been added to the Introduction. Backcountry Skiers Makes no mention of the need for DOC advocacy, eg. Add a statement that highlights DOC's advocacy role in Accept in part Alliance RMA a very important role. RMA consent process. New advocacy objectives have been added to section 214/13 1.5.1. Part Two Places also include outcomes or policies regarding priorities for advocacy. Upper Clutha Both Conservation Act and General Policy provide for Accept in part Angling Club the conservation of natural resources which include DOC's functions under CA87 and CGP05 are 215/1 sports fish. We believe that both make it clear that recognised in the CMS e.g. the Freshwater Place recreational freshwater fisheries and freshwater identifies and describes freshwater resources in fisheries habitats and advocacy of their conservation are Otago, including the value of healthy freshwater to be components of any conservation management ecosystems to indigenous and introduced species, and strategy. Neither the Act nor the CGP suggest that many Places recognise trout fisheries/habitat. A new recreational fisheries and sports fish are to be afforded objective has been added to section 1.5.1 re: any less priority. advocacy and working with F&G Councils. Garry Nixon Lack of commitment to advocate for conservation under Insert policies requiring DOC to advocate for conservation Accept in part 216/2 statutory processes is a major omission. Advocacy is under the RMA and other statutory processes. In addition to the advocacy policies in Part Two a one of DOC's principal roles mandated by the CA. new advocacy objectives have been added to section 1.5.1. Garry Nixon The PCE recently highlighted the lack of protection for Establish outcomes, policies and milestones that make it a Accept in part 216/24 stewardship lands. Much of the public conservation priority to reclassify stewardship lands with higher levels of Land specifically identified for reclassification is land in Otago is classified as stewardship land. protection. detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general Policy regarding reclassification of land to better reflect its value is included in Part Three. Central Otago Agree with the general aim of this draft. We appreciate We ask DOC to aim with LINZ towards "reasonable Accept in part Recreational Users that DOC wishes to enhance and encourage more access" for the "general public" especially during tenure The tenure review objective in 1.5.3 has been revised Forum 222/1 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 19 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 222/1 recreation. By working more with the user groups we reviews. to refer to enhancing public access and seeking have seen better rapport with DOC. provision of recreation opportunities. Kath Graham CMS is constructed in an unworkable way and I am Accept in part 232/2 invited to simply ignore its contents. Better that we had The CMS has been revised to aid understanding and a way of documenting that people are able to engage interpretation, clarifying the different parts and how with effectively, and that at the same time up holds the they work (including links to appendices) and adding important values that the lists of toanga and species are an Interpretation section to the Introduction. The intended to protect. Listing species and sites seems to CMS has also been reviewed and technical errors have been handled in a clumsy way. Should be listing corrected. values not items of property. HW Richardson Support concept and intent of CMS. It outlines the Accept Group Limited values and opportunities DOC considers available, to Support noted. 234/1 develop and manage this land asset for the benefit of NZ residents. Otago Recreational Number of references to damage caused by four wheel Change to "damage caused by indiscriminate use of four Accept in part 4WD Group drive vehicles. wheel drive vehicles". References to vehicle damage is retained however the 249/3 text has been revised to acknowledge indiscriminate use and also note that 4WD groups are working with the Department to reduce impacts. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Otago Recreational There are many areas we regularly travel to and camp Strongly support continuation of 4WD access to these areas. Accept 4WD Group in, contained in these Places. Including Macetown, See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 249/4 Skippers/Mt Aurum, Bullendale. The Nevis Valley, Duffers Saddle and on to the 4WD tracks included in the Old Man Range/Old Woman Range/Garvie Mountain Place. And the 4WD road into the Serpentine scenic reserve. Totally Tourism Support nationally consistent approach of reducing the Accept in part Limited overall bulk of CMS. Support using key special places The nationally consistent approach is retained. See 251/1 and the nationally consistent aircraft access provisions Aircraft, and DM and Recreation, common issues including the aircraft access policies, maps for VMZ reports for details of some of the key changes to and aircraft access, and Appendix 13. aircraft and visitor provisions. ERA Environmental Supports the adoption of the draft CMS if the following Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd items are given full consideration. Refer to individual submission point responses. 256/1 ERA Environmental Correct the frequent misspelling and incorrect taxonomic Accept Solutions NZ Ltd names for many species. The document has been checked and updated as 256/3 needed.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 20 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point ERA Environmental Milestones - Outputs throughout the document. These As currently written these milestones can be achieved Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd do not conform to a SMART framework in that they are without any actions being undertaken. The Milestones have been revised. 256/8 not either specific or realistic in that they do not have a form target to aim at. Central Otago Deer Generally supports this CMS and its vision for Otago. Noted Stalkers Association Some revisions have been made as a result of other 262/1 submissions. New Zealand Motor Has been active in assisting and advising councils and Make explicit provision to provide guidance and leadership Reject Caravan Association DOC on the development of bylaws and gazette notices to local authorities in the development of their freedom Freedom camping is managed under the Freedom 264/2 for freedom camping. Provide strong guidance for our camping bylaws to ensure they are consistent with the FCA Camping Act 2011. Place outcomes and policies members on acceptable freedom camping practices with and contribute to the integrated range of opportunities for make provisions for camping and/or overnight an emphasis on self-containment. DOC should be freedom campers. camping where further management direction is setting an example and giving leadership to local needed. Freedom camping sites are constantly being authorities in properly applying the principles of the assessed and restrictions apply when there has been a FCA in their respective policies and bylaws. history of problems caused by inappropriate freedom camping that warrants restricting camping at these sites. They do not need to be listed in the CMS however are listed on the Departments website. Kate Wardle Overall lacks detail and policies so that it is going to be Whole CMS needs more detail and more rules and policies, Accept in part 268/5 very difficult to know where activities are going to be including zoning to give clear direction for the next 10 CMS is a strategic document and does not contain allowed to happen, as a member of the public, or as a years. operational detail of the Department's work. The DOC decision maker with the responsibility to CMS has been revised and an Interpretation section accept/decline concession proposals. has been added to the Introduction. Decisions on concession applications will be guided by the provisions in the CMS, including Part One objectives and polices, Part Two Place outcomes and policies and Part Three policies. Kate Wardle Otago has large areas classified as stewardship lands Establish outcomes, policies and milestones that make it a Accept in part 268/97 (mainly resulting from tenure review) which need to be priority to begin the task of reclassifying stewardship lands. Land specifically identified for reclassification is reclassified as soon as possible due to their Dedicate resources to on-going reclassification of lands detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general vulnerability. The CMS should identify this that become public conservation land as a result of tenure Policy regarding reclassification of land to better reclassification task as a priority for the Department in review, land purchases. reflect its value is included in Part Three. Otago (and nationally). Tourism Industry New common CMS format is a step in the right Would appreciate more clumping of activity-specific Accept in part Association direction. Should provide accurate, unambiguous information where possible. The CMS has been revised and an Interpretation 276/2 guidance for decision-makers. Should avoid an overly section has been added to the Introduction. CGP05 prescriptive approach that may prevent new, positive refers to outcomes planned for places, and Part Two initiatives that are aligned with conservation outcomes. of the CMS adopts a place based approach to reflect More work is required to make the content even more that. Part Three has been rearranged to group activity accessible and user friendly. References to various specific text and policies together. Cross references activities are spread across all parts. between different sections have been added and/or improved. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 21 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Chas Tanner CMS fails to deliver adequate detail. Non-specific and Amend Accept in part 279/1 has potential to confuse interpretation by users. An Interpretation section has been added to the CMS. - General Policy indicates that CMS's should have Part Two identifies and describes different places and specific outcomes planned for specific places, see 9.1 includes outcome statement for each place. Other (b) and (c). recreation approaches are used to plan for a range of - Consultation concentrated on just a few stakeholders, recreation opportunities, including 1.5.3 objectives this is disappointing. and the DM and VMZ approach. DOC consulted - Question the use of the words 'Conservation for with the public and a wide range of stakeholders prosperity', it is not appropriate terminology. when drafting the CMS, and the draft CMS were - The term 'milestone' has lack of teeth, does not identify publically notified and targeted directly to a large accountability for non-achieving. It is wish washy. number of stakeholders. Economic prosperity and working with others (including businesses) is linked to the ability to achieve more conservation outcomes. The term 'conservation for prosperity' is not used in the draft CMS. Milestones are specific actions that are measurable steps towards achieving objectives or outcomes. The milestones have been revised. New Zealand CMS document is difficult to read and could be better Number headings and milestones Accept in part Deerstalkers organised with all headings and milestones numbered Include index The CMS has been renumbered and all headings, Association for reference. Electronic searching for key words is no sections, subsections and objectives, policies and Incorporated substitute for proper index. milestones are now numbered. A new Interpretation 285/46 Is the CD needed - given most people who have section has been added to the Introduction. The final computers as access to internet and could download version of the CMS will contain an index. from the DOC website (savings could be made). Look forward to a new era of co-operation through the progressive implementation of flexible and adaptive animal management in conjunction with the Game Animal Council. Film Otago Do not believe they are at a stage where national There should also be a consistent approach to this Accept in part Southland and objectives are consistently represented. Current criteria, throughout the three draft Strategies. The CMS have been checked for consistency. Regional Film assumptions, and the accuracy of values, need to be However, parts of the CMS reflect the particular area Offices of New clarified and assessed based on science and clearly it covers, in particular Part 1.3 and Part Two. Zealand established formulas. 290/1 Film Otago The widespread application of Natural Quiet as a value, In respect to the above 2 questions. Please demonstrate this Accept in part Southland and including the criteria for determining its value in places if not I think this needs to be consulted on, addressed and Refer to Aircraft common issues report for reference Regional Film needs to be addressed. We need to be realistic about applied with another Draft presented for comment. to natural quiet. There is no further opportunity to Offices of New where and when natural quiet currently exists and where notify another draft CMS for public comment. Zealand is currently does not. The liberal miss application of 290/2 natural quiet throughout the CMS need addressing for it to have any relevance. One of the key issues is how staff will interpret these promises of natural quiet. If natural quiet has been illogically applied as an outcome Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 22 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point to a place, it could become an unnecessarily restrictive obstacle that will ultimately not deliver on the promise. How is the importance of natural quiet as a value gauged? How is this applied or the level of its value or importance in a place calculated? How has current level of natural quiet determined? Is there anywhere beyond front country where natural quiet would not be valued if achievable? Has the CMS approached this with a scientific and or consistent set of criteria? Geoff Spearpoint A lot of hard work has gone into the draft CMS. Found Recreation should be spelt out independently of the word Accept in part 304/1 it reasonably well presented and agreed with much of it. conservation - it is a separate topic and certainly not a Overarching direction for recreation is provided in Found it easier to read and inclusive. When trying to subset of the word conservation in the minds of 99% of Part 1.5.3, with more specific provisions in Parts Two understand specific intentions, particular with regard to Nzers. and Three. The CMS is a strategic document and facilities, things seemed less clear, was a particular track does not contain operational detail of all facilities and or hut supported, at the end of reading the CMS I was how they are managed. Refer to section 3 of the DM little wiser. Only connects me with mountain places in a and Recreation common issues report. very general sense. There is enough latitude to suit almost any development or lack of it. Geoff Spearpoint Headings of 'Places, 'Icons', 'Gateways' etc are a Noted 304/23 distraction and become another way to isolate NZ's CMS is a strategic document and does not contain whose name the planning is being done (just planning operational detail of the Department's work. The speak). Most people unlikely to preserve what is really CMS has been revised and an Interpretation section planned in this document. Most of it has little has been added to the Introduction. Refer to DM and relationship to the land and it is the land that is Recreation, and NHMS common issues reports. important and what you specifically intend to do with it not the endless generalisations under outcomes/policy/milestones and outputs. The CMS's seem so convoluted and hard to pin specifics, not sure what benefit they will be. Is this really the best way of planning forward for our conservation? Geoff Spearpoint Priority wise, Icons are seen as most important and will Icons should not be prioritised above other levels. They Accept in part 304/24 get whatever funding is wanted. Gateways will get should be approached equally and funding allocated The DM destinations do not represent a hierarchy as funding and attention. Local communities enjoy likewise as there is no danger of Icon not being looked suggested. DOC maintains a full list of its recreation and are passionate about their place, will only after. Which would result in more detail in the CMS on recreational assets however this level of detail is not get what is left over. At the same time DOC seeks more regional and local facilities. CMS should detail the hut and included in the CMS. There are further references to, volunteer community support, it places the importance track system for each valley and recognise the value and and provision for, recreation in Parts one, Two and of those local communities at the bottom of the heap. use (currently little indication of specific huts and tracks Three of the CMS. Refer to the DM and Recreation Locals feel more and more isolated from DOC. With etc). Recommend an additional appendix covering at least common issues report. regard to recreation this CMS is primarily concerned the hut and bridges in the areas outside Gateways and Icons with prescriptive controls on others on conservation and recognition of their local importance. land rather than indicating specific intention for facilities.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 23 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Clutha District CMS has been prepared with no engagement with Meet with each TA in the affected area. Once the CMS is Accept in part Council territorial authorities. Makes it difficult to comment. Far adopted, meet to address implementation. In future, DOC Thank you for your comments. Ongoing engagement 308/1 from best practice, and will reduce the quality of our should engage with territorial authorities early and in an will be with the Department staff based in Dunedin. input. ongoing way. Any such issues should be addressed through Given the lack of engagement there may be matters of ongoing engagement as requested. interest or concern which are not identified in this submission. Ngai Tahu (Te Reflection of the Treaty relationship between DOC and The CMS should promote active participation of NT in Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Ngai Tahu: Ngai Tahu has an expectation that the management of the conservation estate by providing for: Part 1.4 covers most of this. Decision-making Tahu and other Crown will honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty) and - Active and shared decision-making. involvement may occur except in the making of a specified runanga) the principles upon which the Treaty is founded. - Tino rangatiratanga/kaitiakitanga. statutory decision itself. Customary use is covered by 309/78 The Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act provided a - Customary use of mahinga kai and other resources. statute and CGP05 - see also 391/24 response. practical framework to assist the Treaty partnership - Processes and protocols to ensure NT treaty rights and Concessions for activities on pcl&w have a standard between NT and the Crown. However NT is concerned kaitiaki role are recognised and provided for when clause re NT matters; beyond this (e.g. trusts & that this partnership is not adequately reflected in the community and business groups are involved in activities sponsorships) should be covered by 1.4 relationships. content of the CMS. on public conservation land. Management involvement with places & species is - Development of a co-management approach in regard to covered by 1.4 & ongoing partnership relationship, places and species of particular significance to NT. but take care with "co-management" terminology - Adequate resourcing to allow full participation of NT as given that term's statutory use in other legislation. the Treaty partner in DOC's vision to 'grow' conservation. Resourcing is a business planning matter, not CMS. HR [Use the narrative in the CMS to describe Ngai Tahu aspirations and have provide (in policies etc) a platform to facilitate discussions about those aspirations.] Ngai Tahu (Te The primacy and the essence of the Treaty partnership 1. In narrative, objectives and policies regarding DOC Accept in part Runanga o Ngai needs to be clearly reflected throughout the document. working with others, identify NT first and use wording that 1. Yes, CMS wording (e.g. 1.2 Vision intro text x 2) Tahu and other reflects the primacy of the Treaty partnership. will make it clear that the "primary Treaty specified runanga) 2. In each Place section: partnership" with NT is separate and different from 309/93 (i) include a policy as follows (as the first policy in the any community partnership. section): In managing public conservation land in this 2(i) This matter is covered by 1.4 for the whole CMS Place, recognise and protect the rights and values of and does not need repeating throughout. Papatipu Runanga in relation to the Place 2(ii) Deeds of Recognition are the form of statutory (ii) make sure all relevant Statutory Acknowledgements acknowledgements relevant to DOC and referred to and topuni are listed. in the CMS; all these Deeds and Topuni, where they are on pcl&w, will be recorded in CMS text and the Topuni on the maps. Ngai Tahu (Te Supporting kaitiakitanga: The kaitiaki role of NT is an General changes requested to incorporate the principles are Accept in part Runanga o Ngai expression of rangatiratanga and one of their identified. See specific issue responses. The CMS does not Tahu and other responsibilities as mana whenua. The role complements specifically list the Treaty of Waitangi principles, as specified runanga) the statutory responsibilities of DOC for conservation of in the CGP05, so there is no need to expand on them. 309/104 natural and historic resources, and NT support DOC's work in both active protection and advocacy for these resources. It is important that the CMS maintain a primary focus on ensuring New Zealand's natural and Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 24 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point historic taonga are protected for future generations, and that commercial and recreational use of conservation land is provided for only where it is consistent with this objective. Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons. 1. Ensure that the narrative, objectives and policies Accept in part Runanga o Ngai throughout the CMS clearly retain priority for conservation 1. The CMS is written in terms of CA87 and its Tahu and other outcomes over commercial opportunities. Schedule 1 legislation, and the primacy of protection specified runanga) 2. Ensure that the narrative throughout the CMS recognises and preservation of natural & historic resources. 309/109 the work being carried out by kaitiaki. "Conservation", by statutory definition, does allow for public use, commercial or otherwise, and there are situations where legislation may allow commercial opportunities to override 'conservation' (e.g. some Crown Minerals Act activity). 2. Kaitiaki and community work will be recognised where it involves pcl&w, with specific group mention where it is a significant and ongoing action. Ngai Tahu (Te Enabling exercise of cultural activities: Tangata General changes requested, as identified. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai whenua, as the name implies, are part of the See responses to specific changes requested. Tahu and other land/environment. Mahinga kai is a cornerstone of NT Customary use is covered generally within 1.4. specified runanga) culture. NT wishes to ensure that the importance of DOC policy on marine reserves is determined by the 309/110 mahinga kai and cultural materials is recognised in the MPA Policy, the implementation of which through CMS. NT also requests that the CMS recognise and such as the current Otago Forum will have to support NT policy on marine reserves. consider the NT policy, but NT policy is not DOC policy and does not need stating in the CMS. Ngai Tahu (Te Recognising proprietary rights: The Treaty of Waitangi General changes and place-specific matters requested to be Accept in part Runanga o Ngai protects NT proprietary rights in relation to their taonga. addressed. - Within DOC publications etc DOC seeks the correct Tahu and other Rights that could be affected by the way in which 'authenticity' authority; concessions conditions seek specified runanga) conservation land is used include: this elsewhere, but DOC may not always have the 309/115 - Authenticity in interpretation of NT stores. control to ensure authenticity. - Intellectual property in regard to research on use of - Intellectual property rights are not a matter that indigenous species. CMS can address under current conservation - Ownership of pounamu and access to this. legislation. - Interests in the vesting of significant NT sites. - Pounamu ownership etc is well-addressed in 1.4. - Re 'vestings' see 309/21 response. Ngai Tahu (Te Enabling NT to provide for future development General changes requested to incorporate these principles Accept in part Runanga o Ngai oppportunities: NT considers that rights to taonga that are identified. NT, in seeking commercial opportunities involving Tahu and other are protected by the Treaty would reasonably include an pcl&w, is required by statute to be considered as for specified runanga) ability to work with those taonga to develop any other potential concessionaire. While the 309/123 opportunities for enhancing visitor experiences on aspirations re 'support..and future generations' are conservation land or to support themselves and provide worthy they are not matters that DOC can consider in for future generations. The Waitangi Tribunal, in its its concessions decision-making, and the 'enabling' of report on the WAI 262 claim, found that it would be any concession opportunity could be seen as
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 25 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point appropriate for DOC to accord a degree of preference to predetermining the Minister's decision-making role. tangata whenua in awarding concessions and contracts, Government acceptance of and response to WAI 262 in order to strengthen kaitiaki relationships through report recommendations has not yet occurred, so work and business opportunites. those recommendations cannot currently be considered. However, as already occurs, DOC does work with people outside of DOC to develop visitor experiences and business opportunities with conservation, as in accord with several current 1.5 section objectives (e.g. 1.5.3.4, 1.5.4.3 & 1.5.5.4). Ngai Tahu (Te Re impact on cultural values. Include "Ngai Tahu" in front of the word "cultural" in all Accept in part Runanga o Ngai policies. Where "cultural" refers only to NT culture then this Tahu and other may be appropriate, otherwise not. specified runanga) 309/146 Experience I support conservation efforts, especially those that aim I would like more urgency and speed to the outcomes/aims. Accept in part Fiordland to reverse biodiversity loss. I don't think this document I would like MORE conservation FASTER. No other Conservation efforts are being undertaken by a Partnership is urgent enough, it reads more like a business status agency is going to lead on this except you DOC - why not number of other organisations, groups and 310/1 report: many of its goals could be met by summer if be bolder. individuals, not just the Department. Working with DOC was resourced as equitably as these ecosystems others gives the ability to achieve more conservation. support tourism/farmers/humans. See revised CMS. Keith Douglas Some areas of high country should be undeveloped and No concessions allowed and when they are allowed they Accept in part Hitchon not commercialised. should be for designated paths so that large numbers of A range of opportunities are provided (refer to Part 311/2 people using easy access only trample and intrude 1.5.3, VMZ maps and Appendix 12), from the high exclusively selected areas. use front country areas to remote, undeveloped areas. Concessionaire use can be provided across this spectrum but is subject to conditions that protect the values present. Decisions on concession applications will be guided by the provisions in the CMS, including Part One objectives, Part Two Place outcomes and policies and Part Three policies. Keith Douglas Paper/legal roads strategy. Identify paper roads by Volunteer group installation of markers. Horse trails Accept in part Hitchon markers so that public can gain access for walking and marked by clubs/volunteers and bike trails by associated A new objective has been added to 1.5.3 around 311/3 avoid disturbing farmland. Ensure gates are not locked clubs/volunteers. working with NZWAC and the legal roads policy in to walkers generally (or stiles are installed) and to Part Three has been revised. See Legal Roads vehicles in selected/specified safe circumstances. common issues report for more details. Management of legal roads may include marking them. Keith Douglas Provide agency opportunities to Bivouac and other Accept in part Hitchon outdoor retailers, licensed to convey information to the The revised objective 1.5.5.2 addresses working with 311/4 public users to ensure standards are maintained (and a business to promote conservation initiatives, products small fee for the agency to pay for and services. Objectives in Part 1.5.3 address the training/familiarisation) of DOC policy/strategy for management of different visitor destinations recreational access for the DOC estate. Increase public according to their type/level of use. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 26 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point toilet and rubbish disposal facilities. Keith Douglas Mountaineering activity in the various mountain ranges Amend. Accept in part Hitchon is barely acknowledged as an activity in the DOC estate. Mountaineering activities and clubs are 311/7 It is one of the oldest recreational activities in the alpine acknowledged in Parts 1.3, 1.5.4 and Part Three areas and echoes of early explorers and surveyors. Recreation using fixed anchors. Reference to club Recognise historical precedence and heritage for huts is included in the relevant Places. Also see DM Mountaineering club huts. and Recreation common issues report, section 5c. Royal Forest and The structure have broad objectives in Part 1 and Where the structure and policies in different CMS's are Accept in part Bird Protection policies in Parts 2 and 3 makes it difficult to follow identical, they should be numbered that way. CMS has been revised to seek consistency. Society logic of issue-objective-police and becomes repetitive of 330/126 subject matter. Topics such as fire, biodiversity generally and climate change should all be specifically addressed. Royal Forest and F & B has concerns with NHMS and its use in the Prepare a public document setting out the NHMS criteria Accept in part Bird Protection CMS. Not enough information presented for adequate and ranking system and how it has been applied for each The text has been revised to clarify the use of NHMS Society public consultation into determining priority sites for region and call for public comment. and priority ecosystem units. Refer to the NHMS 330/372 management. Ranking system should be explained and common issues report. presented. Relatively few areas even within MANP will qualify under this system. Beyond the National Park, [there are a number of sites F & B see as priorities for Otago - see submission], all of these areas and many others should be reassessed for Priority Ecosystem status at the earliest opportunity. Royal Forest and Formatting - all sections of the CMS should be Enumerate all sections of the CMS. Accept in part Bird Protection enumerated e.g. Objectives in chapter 1 should be The numbering of the CMS has been revised, so that Society headed 1.4 Objectives, 1.5 Objectives etc. Each all operative parts of the CMS are numbered. 330/393 Objective should also be numbered to avoid the Descriptive text will not be numbered. laborious counting of bullet points, or paragraphs as in the outcomes. Each section should also be numbered e.g. 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage is maintained and restored. Royal Forest and Index and Reference - F & B is surprised that there is Include an Index and References. Accept in part Bird Protection no index, references or bibliography for any of the References have been identified in the text where Society notified CMS's. This is a serious omission which makes relevant. The final approved version of the CMS will 330/394 these documents less useful, especially as issues are contain an index. The use of DM and NHMS have addressed in numerous Place sections, as well as been clarified in the DM and Recreation, and NHMS, general ones. The inclusion of national priority common issues reports. approaches without reference to any background papers is also disturbing. Royal Forest and Ecosystem Priority Sites - Concerns with sites identified Prepare a public document setting out the NHMS criteria Accept in part Bird Protection as being ecosystems priority sites and their inclusion in and ranking system and how it has been applied for each The text has been revised to clarify the use of NHMS Society Draft330/395 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 27 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 330/395 the CMS. Not enough information on the values region and call for public comment. and priority ecosystem units, including the revision or contained within these sites and there appears to be no addition of objectives in to Part 1.5 to clarify that provision to seek further sites within this process. Many PEU are one of the criteria used for prioritisation. objectives and policies within the draft CMS give Refer to the NHMS common issues report. priority to them in respect to the conservation work that will be carried out, including work of the community and where DOC will advocate, there needs to be a more transparent process to provide some assurance that the sites are comprehensive and allow people to have some input into the list of sites. The ranking system needs to be explained and presented. All areas should be reassessed for Priority Ecosystem status. Royal Forest and Outcome Statements - Concerning to read references Amend. Accept in part Bird Protection throughout the CMS of an outcome that will see species The Department has to prioritise its efforts and this Society continue to face decline within areas that are not means that some species may face decline in some 330/396 identified as being of priority. DOC's function under the areas, but overall population numbers should Conservation Act and General Policy needs to be improve. There is a need to work with others to reflected in the CMS. achieve conservation gains. Royal Forest and Objectives - Set out to 'Contribute' to various The objectives need to clearly state the role of DOC. Accept in part Bird Protection conservation work. Although it is understood that it is While the Department may well lead some actions, it Society important for DOC to work collaboratively, particularly is not the only agency with responsibilities in the 330/397 with other statutory bodies, the use of the word does not areas covered by some objectives/policies, some of express DOC's function under the Conservation Act. which direct advocacy. Three objectives in Part 1.5.1 'Contribute' could potentially mean the Department will have been revised and combined into a single do very little or a great deal. objective that no longer uses the term "contribute". See NHMS common issues paper section 2. Royal Forest and Milestones - Outputs - Appear with few milestones and F & B seeks this and other work the draft CMS states the Accept in part Bird Protection the CMS needs to commit to achieving milestones. Department will carry out clearly states when this is Milestones have been revised. Land specifically Society There is reference throughout the CMS to progressing intended to be achieved. identified for reclassification is detailed in Part Two 330/398 changing the classification of PCL to reflect its primary Places. Also a more general Policy regarding values. This is supported by F & B given that there are reclassification of land to better reflect its value is large areas of PCL currently classified as Stewardship included in Part Three. land that clearly requires greater protection. However there is no reference to reporting on how this work will progress over the life of the CMS. Royal Forest and Protection of Biodiversity - Words to describe how These need to be standardised. Accept in part Bird Protection DOC will protect bio-diversity values on and off PCL The national objectives in Part One and national Society are inconsistent between places, outcomes and policies policies in Part Three will be consistent between 330/399 and milestones between CMS's, despite all being driven CMS. Other provisions, including outcomes and by Legislation and General Policy Statements. policies in Part Two, reflect local/regional approaches to managing biodiversity.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 28 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Status of National Park Management Plan vs CMS - F Amend all maps, tables, outcomes and prescription etc, for Accept in part Bird Protection & B seek clarification that NPMP's have the higher management relating to National parks to ensure they are Policy 2.1.1 states that Mt Aspiring National Park Society status should their be a conflict. If this is not the case, the same as those in the NPMP's, or simply refer to the should be managed in accordance with it's NPMP, 330/400 then the CMS needs to be amended to ensure there are relevant park Plan provisions. and has been revised to include reference to the no conflicts with the NPMP, and that the provisions in visitor management and aircraft provisions to give Part 3 are subservient to and do not conflict with the further clarity (refer to section 7 Mapping common NPMP. In places the provisions for aircraft landings, issues paper). Part Two policies have precedence visitor zoning and concessions management do not over Part Three policies (refer introduction to Part reflect the current provision in the NPMP. In many Two). cases the new provisions are more permissive and undermine the NPMP's. Royal Forest and Destination Management Framework - for 'icon', Accept in part Bird Protection 'gateway', 'local treasure' and 'backcountry network' DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for Society have no statutory or practical meaning and do not managing and prioritising recreation opportunities 330/401 describe what makes a place special. Provide no and is appropriate to be referred to in the CMS. The practical guidance for decision makers. DMF text has been amended to clarify the use of DM. assessment is based fully on erroneous assumptions Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report about maintenance costs and usage levels. CMS is a for more information. place-based planning document - so to say that a site will be managed as say an 'Icon Destination' provides no 'reason' for why this site has been chosen for such a description. The CMS should describe the site and its special qualities and then, at some later stage, DOC could decide to manage it as an Icon Destination in its own planning toolkit. Royal Forest and Stewardship land reclassification - Large areas of PCL This should be a five year milestone stating that - 'areas of Accept in part Bird Protection are currently classified as stewardship land, these need stewardship land with high recreational or conservation Land specifically identified for reclassification is Society reclassifying to a more appropriate status. value have been reclassified into their most appropriate detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general 330/402 status.' Policy regarding reclassification of land to better reflect its value is included in Part Three. Royal Forest and Huts and Tracks - Every Place needs a policy about Amend accordingly. Reject Bird Protection maintaining and strengthening the existing huts and CMS is a strategic document and does not contain Society tracks networks within that place. operational detail of all aspects of DOC's work. DOC 330/403 maintains a full list of its recreational assets but this level of detail is not included in the CMS. However, there are further references to, and provision for, recreation in Parts One, Two, and Three, including objectives in Part 1.5.3 to address future management of recreation destinations. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Royal Forest and Tenure Review - Southland Otago and Canterbury have F & B seek a common objective in Part One to be - Accept in part Bird Protection pastoral lease land and leases that are going through 'Contribute to the Crown tenure review process to seek the A common objective in Part One, has been
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 29 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society tenure review. All CMS's should be consistent in their best protection of significant inherent values across standardised across all three CMS. Additional Part 330/404 approach to tenure review. In most cases the Canterbury reviewable lands having regard to poorly and Two policies are included where needed. CMS has more specific and useful policies relating to underrepresented ecosystems and the importance of tenure review in their places, which should be adopted connectively between sites.' into the relevant places in Otago and Southland. Trojan Holdings Generally supports, subject to specific submission Accept Limited and its points. The CMS have been revised as a result of other subsidiary submissions. companies (Trojan) 331/1 John McDonald Fully support the concept of increased partnerships with Support use of partnerships with organisations that use Accept 335/4 organisations that use PCL, in particular partnering with PCL especially 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 4WD Clubs and organisations. An example of the positive benefits of this approach would be using the 4WD clubs to help maintain the tracks that we use. This partnership concept has worked well in other areas and could be used to assist with wilding pine removal on PCL. Section: Foreword St Bathan's Agree with aspirations of 'Many of Otago's significant Believe annulment of previous work (management plans) is Noted Heritage and and highly visited natural and historic places are located a waste of public resources, previous community The foreword is a non-statutory part of the CMS and Environment on public conservation land. That DOC will need to consultations, professional and voluntary time. Believe do will be re-drafted by the chair of the Conservation Preservation Trust remain responsive to increasing demand whilst ensuring need to use past management plans that have been drafted Authority when the CMS is approved. As a part of 164/2 that natural, historic and cultural values are protected', with such details and have included significant community developing the CMS, approved CMPs dating from but consider insufficient detail in CMS of how these input such as the St Bathans Draft Management Plan 1985 prior to DOC have been considered and provisions objectives are going to be achieved and how the (nb St Bathans is listed as iconic gateway destination). carried through into this CMS where needed. heritage estate in particular is going to be managed. Concerned that introduction/purpose of CMS footnote states that other conservation management plans predating DOC may be revoked subsequent to approval of draft CMS. Section: Purpose of conservation management strategies (National Issue) New Zealand Add the Walking Access Act 2008 to paragraph two. "Other legislation for which the Minister of Conservation Accept in part Walking Access has a role . . . . The State Owned Enterprises Act 1986, The Walking Access Act 2008 is already mentioned Commission THE WALKING ACCESS ACT 2008. . . " in this paragraph. Also anew policy has been added to 73/2 1.5.3 and reference included in 1.5.4. Federated Mountain Re: public participation (last para). DOC has not Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) adequately consulted with FMC in the preparation of DOC consulted with the public and a wide range or 172/7 CMS. This shows with the almost non-existent strategy stakeholders when drafting the CMS. The CMS is a for backcountry huts and tracks. FMC did provide strategic document and does not list all backcountry unrequested advice on the pre-draft Southland CMS, facilities. It does provide for backcountry facilities
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 30 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point none of this advice appears to have been incorporated. both generally and specifically in Parts One and Two. Reference has also been added to 1.5.3 regarding recognition of the hsitoric and/or heritate value of the huts. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Straterra Natural Include within Minister of Conservation's responsibility, Accept Resources of New the Ministers role as landowner under Crown Minerals The Crown Minerals Act 1991 has been added to the Zealand Act 1991. Introduction. 246/11 Tourism Industry Pg 7, last para, re: public participation. Tourism The value of joint TIA/DOC workshops is communicated Accept in part Association operators favoured TIA/DOC workshops. at a national level and becomes a SOP for any strategy or This is operational detail addressed by the 276/1 plan development process. permissions team and does not need to be included in the CMS. Tourism Industry Unclear of the relationship between the CMS and other Greater efforts are needed to clarify the relationship Accept in part Association planning documents; especially NPMPs. What trumps between the CA, GP, NPA, NPMP and CMP. Review The purpose of CMS and the CMS structure sections 276/3 what? Members concerned CMS may impact on the periods for CMSs and NPMPs. Alternatively CMS's could have been revised so they are clearer and easier to NPMP and ultimately their concession. Risk of change exclude NPs. Or make it clear that NP is managed using the understand, and a new interpretation section added to to concession activity without warning appears low. NPMP; future management decisions would occur when the Introduction. The description and illustration of More work required to make content even more the NPMP is reviewed, not via CMS process. Would the statutory framework for the management of accessible and user friendly. References to various appreciate more clumping of activity-specific information pcl&w is retained. The CMS includes a Part Two activities are spread across all parts. where possible. policy about managing Mount Aspiring National Park in accordance with its national park management plan. Part Three has been re-organised to group the relevant policies with each sub-section for different activities. Transpower New Text on page 7 outlines relevant legislation and includes CMS should recognise Transpower assets on PCL and Accept in part Zealand Ltd the Electricity Act 1992. No other reference to this Act importance of ensuring access to these critical assets is not A new section on Structures and Utilities has been 296/1 is made in CMS. The Electricity Act confers on work compromised or restricted. included in Part Three, which includes access. owners such as Transpower, rights of entry onto land to inspect, maintain and operate electricity works. Transpower owns and operates approx 17km of transmission line and 25 transmission structures on DOC land in Otago. Section: CMS structure (National Issue) Straterra Natural Support integrated management. Retain. Accept Resources of New Changes have also been made as a result of other Zealand submissions. 246/7 Section: Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 31 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Concerns with referencing "black box" planning and Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) prioritisation systems such as DM and NHMS, these The results of DM and natural heritage prioritising 172/17 systems can and do change across the lifespan of CMS. processes will be reviewed regularly. Refer to DM and Recreation, and NHMS, common issues papers for more details on how these approaches are used in the CMS. New Zealand Alpine Have concerns with referencing 'black box' planning Accept in part Club and prioritisation systems such as DM & NHMS that The results of DM and natural heritage prioritising 193/15 can and do change across the lifespan of CMS. processes will be reviewed regularly. Refer to DM and Recreation, and NHMS, common issues papers for more details on how these approaches are used in the CMS. Dunedin City No reference to the NZ Biodiversity Strategy. As this Include explanation of relationship with National Reject Council provides the framework for managing ecosystems and Biodiversity Strategy. The CMS set priorities for the DOCs work over the 243/2 species biodiversity at national level, the relationship next 10 years while the NZBDS establishes a between documents should be stated. strategic framework for action to conserve and sustainably use and manage NZ's biodiversity. The Conservation General Policy 2005 covers the relationship of DOC's work to the NZBDS and there is no need to repeat this in the CMS. DOC's contribution to some of the NZBS goals is reflected in the CMS provisions. Straterra Natural Support reference to Statement of Intent 2012-2017 in Include objective on pg 33. Accept in part Resources of New particular Intermediate Outcome 5. Note this outcome Section 1.5.5 addresses Intermediate Outcome 5. Zealand is not reflected in objectives pg 31 which is at variance Specific policies relating to mineral exploration and 246/8 to Waikato CMS. mining are set out in Part Three and some Part Two Places. ERA Environmental CMS is used to set operational activities within this Better define how CMS formally relates to other DOC Accept Solutions NZ Ltd strategic framework through annual business planning strategic documents and prioritisation exercise within new The Purpose of CMS and CMS structure sections 256/2 cycle (past CMS have been almost token efforts at operating environment. have been revised so they are clearer and easier to realising operational work). understand. See new Interpretation section included the Introduction. ERA Environmental Note the move to a new strategic approach using an HR[Support the concept/understand its need, but seeking a Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd ecosystem prioritisation model supplemented with review and evaluation process that is open to peer review The results of DM and natural heritage prioritising 256/22 species prioritisation model. There are risks (as well as by science community] processes will be reviewed regularly. Refer to DM potential benefits) in this approach but what is the and Recreation, and NHMS, common issues reports process for validating the data that has informed these for more details on how these approaches are used in models (currently it is built on DOC-supplied the CMS. information) and what is the process for review of the outcomes. Section: Relationship with other planning processes (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 32 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point NZ Rock Lobster CMS are recognised under the CMA. DOC's decisions HR[CD provided of impact of sedimentation. Concern that Accept in part Industry Council and advocacy can have a significant impact on the haven't taken regional council to court for abandoning Provisions around freshwater including for advocacy and Paua Industry critical environmental and regulatory factors that responsibility to manage freshwater run off and are covered in 1.5.1 and the Freshwater Place. Council underpin the sustainability and profitability of the paua sedimentation and eutrphication will destroy our estuaries 178/6 and rock lobster industries, and their ongoing and coastal marine environments.] contribution to Otago's economy and communities. These factors can be summarised as: -abundant, sustainable fish stocks; -healthy marine ecosystems and high coastal water quality to support sustainable fisheries -secure access to fisheries resources Anne Steven First para - Good conservation and environmental Structure of CMS needs to ensure there are clear objectives Accept in part 306/1 outcomes need to be achieved at the local/district levels providing for DOC to contribute sound advice and effective See revised 1.5.1 Objectives, inlcuding working with as well as regional level. Good district level outcomes conservation advocacy on local and regional government others and advocacy. are required to build good regional level outcomes. processes. HR [Written submission provided. DOC needs a proactive approach.] Anne Steven 2nd para - This lacks clarity. Amend - protection of significant inherent values is best Accept in part 306/2 achieved by restoration of land with these values to full This section has been re-organised so it is clearer. Crown ownership and management as public conservation Because tenure review is not a DOC-led process it is land, in preference to alternative methods of protection outlined in the glossary and referenced in relevant such as covenants on private land. Tenure review also Places. provides for securing practical public access to areas with significant inherent value and existing conservation lands. Section: Legislative tools (National Issue) NZ Deerstalkers CMS does not appear to address or acknowledge CMS acknowledge the pending enactment of the Game Accept in part Association (Upper consequences of pending enactment of legislation Animal Council Bill and signal how it might respond or Information on the Game Animal Council has been Clutha Branch Inc) currently before Parliament establishing the NZ Game address DOC's policies for wild animal control activities. substantially expanded as the Bill has now passed. 324/3 Animal Council . Once enacted the legislation will HR [NZ Game Animal Council will have an impact on See the revised Part Three and also the Hunting impact the legal status of deer, tahr, chamois and wild CMS and it should have regard to this.] common issues report. pigs and manage them as a recreational resource rather than as pests. Section: Legislative tools Closure of areas (National Issue) Transpower New We consider that 'facilities construction and Amend 'facilities construction and maintenance' to read Reject Zealand Ltd maintenance' should be amended to 'facilities and 'facilities and utilities construction and maintenance'. Facilities and maintenance in this context relates to 296/2 utilities construction and maintenance'. This provides DOC facilities only. The Electricity Act 1992 for the closure of conservation areas to preserve public provides the framework for utilities closures. A new safety in the circumstances of construction or section has been added in the CMS for Structures and maintenance of Transpower's assets. Utilities. Section: Legislative tools Conservation management plans (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 33 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Backcountry Skiers For the good of all users of the Old Man Range/Old The intent to write a Conservation Management Plan for Reject Alliance Woman Range/Garvie Mountains Place there needs to the higher areas of this Place needs to be included. The revision of Section 2.5 as a result of submissions 214/40 be detailed objectives drawn up as a conservation provides adequate guidance on the management of management plan. the Old Man Range / Old Woman Range / Garvie Mountains Place. Kate Wardle The higher altitude part of this Place has outstanding The intent to write a Conservation Management Plan for Reject 268/29 winter remote and wilderness qualities of national the higher areas of this Place needs to be included in the The revision of Section 2.5 as a result of submissions significance that are being compromised by winter over- CMS. provides adequate guidance on the management of snow vehicle use. The Place also faces challenges re: the Old Man Range / Old Woman Range / Garvie summer 4WD use. This Place attracts such a mix of Mountains Place. largely incompatible users (mechanised vs. non mechanised recreationalists), for the good of all users, there needs to be detailed objectives drawn up as a conservation management plan. This intent needs to be highlighted in the CMS. Section: 1.2 Vision for Otago-2064 Recreational This paragraph discusses "Traditional backcountry Remove "natural quiet" from this paragraph. Reject Backcountry Pilots opportunities where natural qualities enable people to See Aircraft Common Issues Report. Association (RBPA) experience peace, natural quiet and the challenges of 37/2 self-sufficiency". Recreational backcountry takeoffs and landings are a bona fide recreational activity where established airstrips exist on pcl. Yet, this is seen throughout the CMS as inconsistent with the preservation of natural values, especially "natural quiet". Regardless of its description in the General Policy, "natural quiet' is poorly defined and entirely subjective. Shaun Gilbertson 7th para, pg 12. "traditional experiences . . . ". Remove words "natural quiet" from sentence. Reject 66/2 Recreational backcountry take offs / landings are a bon HR [Conflict is not a big issue and you are out of the noise See Aircraft Common Issues Report. fide recreational activity where established airstrips in 3 minutes, minimal on the ground disturbance. Aircraft exist on PCL yet this is seen through the CMS as are getting quieter.] inconsistent with the preservation of natural values especially "natural quiet" which is poorly defined and entirely subjective. R Wyuna Stables Support partnerships with local communities. Maintain and enhance role of Conservation Boards Accept 114/1 The Department works closely with the Conservation Boards and they play a vital role in conservation as set out in the CA87. Paul Dodgshun Oppose. Does not reflect the CA87, NPA80 (and other Delete vision and replace with one that reflects the Reject 117/1 Acts) and DOC's responsibilities under them. Providing Conservation Act (and other Acts that DOC has DOC needs to go beyond its 'traditional' role to for NZ's prosperity is not a core DOC function. responsibilities for). Delete references to providing for ensure that conservation is awareness is encouraged
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 34 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point economic prosperity. and increasing. The descriptive text does not have statutory status. Save the Otago Oppose. Too vague, can be interpreted in a variety of Either delete Vision Statement or reword to align more Reject Peninsula Inc Soc ways, no reference to indigenous flora and fauna, does closely with conservation as defined in CA87. DOC needs to go beyond its 'traditional' role to (STOP) not fit well with "conservation" as defined under section HR [to whom is the living space refer to - people or native ensure that conservation is awareness is encouraged 217/1 2 of CA87. plants & animals ?] and increasing. The descriptive text does not have statutory status.The greatest living space is for all things living. Federated Farmers Support rationale under Vision for Otago. Heartened Introduce set of objectives/polices within 1.2 similar to Accept in part of New Zealand that Vision reflects statements made by (outgoing) DG those in 1.4 that clearly and explicitly identify DOCs The Objectives in section 1.5 address working with 241/1 at High Country Conference June 2012. Statements are commitment to work more closely with private landowners others. Two new national Objectives have been applauded. Support reference to engaging with 'non and community groups in a proactive manner, to added to 1.5.1 which specifically address pests. A traditional audiences' and building mutual respect and coordinate, enhance and improve understanding of new Objective has been added re the Regional Pest understanding. Trust that the Vision along with the conservation practises on both pcl and private land. Management Strategy. broadly defined 'prosperity' term signifies DOC is Include in objectives a commitment to the 'Good adopting a new inclusive/holistic approach in terms of Neighbour' ideal in containing weed/animal pests on PCL. what conservation means, how it can be achieved and Include measures to limit spread of seeds from non- how it applies its advocacy role for conservation outside desirable plants and escape of animals onto private land. PCL. Fully endorse statement (pg 12) 'More HR [This should emphasise DOC's role as a "good conservation is achieved collectively'. neighbour".] Janet Ledingham No mention of any intent to have all Stewardship land Add: As a matter of urgency, all of the 33 Priority Reject 273/2 reclassified. Ecosystem Management Units listed in App 4 which are An expanded network of protected areas are part or wholly stewardship land should be reclassified to mentioned in the vision, however it is not necessary assure the protection of the significant inherent values to explicitly refer to reclassification of Stewardship within each unit. Land. This is covered by specific mention in Part Two and a more general Policy in Part Three. Janet Ledingham Include DOC commitment to advocate for pcl if they are Add "DOC will advocate publicly on the significant Accept in part 273/3 under threat. Been several instances where DOC have inherent values if other Conservation Land (including Advocacy is covered by the Objective in 1.5.1 and in not fronted at hearings/court to submit on significant Stewardship land) Is under threat and thus raise their part Two Places and does not need to be included in values on PCL or to advocate their protection. profile as a Department of Conservation that is once more the Vision. dedicated to protection of the Conservation Estate." Botanical Society of Vision is inspirational any possibility of progress Noted Otago requires DOC to develop and retain technical capacity Thank you for your acknowledgment of Project Gold. 287/1 and commit resources to assist other communities, businesses and agencies to achieve better environmental outcomes. Congratulate DOC on Project gold initiative hope that project is successful and encourages public to support further restoration of native shrub lands. Meridian Energy Support intention to work with business and continue to Retain paragraph 2 and 8, pg 12. Accept in part Limited enable some commercial use of conservation lands and There have been minor changes to the vision as a 305/1 waters. result of other submissions but the intent has not
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 35 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point changed. Ngai Tahu (Te The relationship of NT to the whenua is more than just Amend reference to NT in para 7 to include their Accept Runanga o Ngai to 'treasured sites'. The broader connection to NT relationship with whenua tupuna. NT relationship with whenua tupuna has been added Tahu and other history, traditions and associations should be recognised. to paragraph 7. specified runanga) 309/96 Eugenie Sage Very broad and difficult to measure to determine Make milestones through CMS more meaningful in terms Accept in part 336/5 whether DOC has achieved its vision, particularly as of conservation gains. The Milestones have been revised. milestones are more about reporting progress rather than achieving tangible conservation results. Eugenie Sage Otago is the only South Island region that has no marine Include a vision statement and supporting objective, Reject 336/6 reserves yet there is no commitment to establishing a policies and milestones to ensure: Marine areas are recognised in the Vision, however it network of marine protected areas including no-take Vision - Otago has a network of representative marine is not necessary to explicitly refer to MPA's. The marine reserves. protected areas including no take marine reserves, which protection of marine areas is addressed in the cover at least 20% of the sea space and coast in the Otago Objectives of 1.5.1 and the Places however cannot biogeographic region by 2024. predetermine the outcome of the South-East Marine Policy - To protect representative examples of the full Protection Planning Forum/Roopu Manaaki kit e range of marine communities and ecosystems that are Toka. Reference to the forum is also inlcuded in 2.9 common or widespread, as well as outstanding, rare, Marine Place. distinctive, or internationally or nationally important marine communities or ecosystems in a network of marine protects areas, including no take marine reserves. Section: 1.2 Vision for Otago-2064 Intro text (National Issue) Federated Mountain Supportive of a 50 year vision but does not support the Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) use of the term "conservation for prosperity". This term A new section has been added to the second 172/18 derives entirely from the SoI which is driven by three- paragraph. See revised text. year political cycles. New Zealand Alpine Supportive of a 50 year vision but not the use of the Accept in part Club term "conservation for prosperity" as this term derives A new section has been added to the second 193/16 entirely from the Statement of Intent which is driven by paragraph. See revised text. three-year political cycles. New Zealand DOC's future vision of NZ as 'the greatest living space DOC should focus on fulfilling its statutory obligations Reject Deerstalkers on earth' contains a good deal of 'humbug'. DOCs role rather than being sidetracked. DOC needs to go beyond its 'traditional' role to Association is conservation pure and simple, and as a government ensure that conservation is awareness is encouraged Incorporated department has no mandate to express/promote any and increasing. The descriptive text does not have 285/7 vision that is (in its own words) 'a great deal bigger than' statutory status. its own raison detre. Otago Regional Supports DOC's Vision for Otago in relation to Retain. Accept Council conservation issues. CMS is a useful reference to The vision has also been revised as a result of other 301/1 understand DOC's position on many issues. submissions.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 36 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Anne Steven Meaning of 'prosperity' - whilst it is imperative that This paradigm needs to be made clear in this section. Accept in part 306/3 conservation actions are not regarded as a cost or barrier HR [CMS needs be fundamentally premised on the concept 'The greatest living space' is for all living things, with to economic growth but as a necessary investment to of kaitiakitanga, or guardianship. By equally emphasizing humans being part of that. The vision has been secure a more sustainable economic/social future for the three words 'greatest living space" the meaning shifts to revised to reflect changes over time, with the Long humans, conservation must also be recognised as better reflect this fundamental paradigm of guardianship.] Term vision providing more detail. fundamentally about sustaining natural ecosystems in their own right for the benefit of all life, not just human. The greatest living space on Earth does not mean the greatest 'living-space' for New Zealand humans, but the greatest space for all living things in it with humans as just one of the myriad of species. Anne Steven Last para p11 - It is true the amount of conservation The CMS needs to be made very clear on this point. Accept in part 306/4 work to achieve the 50 and 100 year vision needs to be HR [DOC will need to ensure partner groups are well Resourcing is addressed outside of the CMS process. increased. Building partnerships with agencies, business resourced to carry out the work and have a good See the Objective 1.5.1 regards to advocacy. The and communities is one way to increase the amount of understanding if what they are doing and why. Also ensure paragraph has been revised to recognise collaborative conservation work being undertaken, but the core any other agencies or individuals with responsibilities or partnerships. Also see revised 1.5.3.12 (g) 'are increased in both amount and value of conservation land use rights in the same area collaborate and c-operator supported or enabled by facilities that are able to be work must come through the Departments own statutory to advance conservation objectives. Suggested statement to maintained into the future'. mandated function. This needs to be made very clear in be included in the Vision: this document. Partnerships must only be regarded as "More effective conservation work is being carried out by additional beneficial activity rather than core means of the Department which is well resourced. The Department is achieving important conservation outcomes. It should also active in an advocacy role and is contributing be stated that the Department will through strong and significantly to improve conservation outcomes on non- effective leadership/management ensure it is public conservation land. appropriately resourced to properly carry out its To boost conservation efforts particularly on private land statutory functions in both an operative sense and in an collaborative partnerships have been established with Ngai advocacy sense. Tahu, agencies, private landowners and community groups. These continue to provide new, innovative and enduring ways of enhancing ad protecting natural values. These activities promote kaitiakitanga and are continuously improving the human: environment relationship fostering a sustainable future for the region."] Section: 1.2 Vision for Otago-2064 Long-term vision for Otago-2064 Fergus Sutherland Particularly agree with emphasis on marine protection, Accept 2/1 riparian protection, recreational opportunities. There is a Also see 1.5.1 Objectives on Marine Protection. greater need to mention advocacy and conservation on non-DOC administered land. Fiordland Tramping 8th para, 3rd sentence. Pleased that the CMS recognises Accept and Outdoor the importance of "traditional backcountry Some changes have also been made as a result of Recreation Club opportunities". other submissions. 93/11
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 37 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fish and Game New Para 12 only mentions the indigenous values of Accept in part Zealand - Otago wetlands and thus may not give effect to DOC's role The long term vision also mentions the 'diverse Region under s6(ab) CA87. The Otago Regional Water Plan freshwater ecosystems support healthy aquatic 148/20 recognised both natural and introduced species values ecosystems' and recognises the suite of recreational for wetlands and the CMS should be consistent with opportunities which includes recreational fishing. that. Federated Mountain Para 1. Supports "a suite of recreational opportunities Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) that change with the season". However, the CMS does This is acknowledging the seasonal changes. See DM 172/19 not adequately reflect this in the operational objectives and Recreation common issues report. and policies. Federated Mountain Para 8, 4th sentence. Counter-intuitive to write DMF Remove. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) terms into a 50 year vision. Reference has been removed. See DM and Recreation 172/20 common issues report. New Zealand Four Support in particular "Otago's rich history remains Fully support vision. Accept Wheel Drive visible and accessible with communities actively Some changes have also been made as a result of Association involved in sharing their stories" . Available 4WD other submissions. (NZFWDA) access enables this and enables Ngai Tahu to "maintain 174/3 their relationship with their treasured sites on public conservation land". Support in particular "a network of well managed recreational opportunities in Otago..." New Zealand Alpine Supports "a suite of recreational opportunities that Noted Club change with the season". However, the CMS does not This is acknowledging the seasonal changes. See DM 193/17 adequately reflect this in the operational objectives and and Recreation common issues report. policies. Garry Nixon Oppose. Should reflect the CA, NPA and GP. Replace with a vision that reflects legislation. Reject 216/5 Economic growth is not a core DOC function. DOC needs to go beyond its 'traditional' role to ensure that conservation is awareness is encouraged and increasing. The descriptive text does not have statutory status. University of Otago Support that marine ecosystems and species will be Accept Marine Science thriving and that a representative range of marine Also see 1.5.1 Objective on marine protection. Department ecosystems will have been protected, reflecting the 247/1 value that communities have for their marine environment. ERA Environmental Changes required. Clarify what the term 'diversity' refers to. Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd 6th para - amend to read "An expanded appropriately The first sentence has been changed to 'Otago is 256/4 managed network of protected ..." renowned for its wide diversity of distinctive Why is tussock grassland park referred in the singular? landscapes and vegetation. It is not necessary to Page 12 final para. Change "businesses are contributing" to include 'appropriately managed' in the vision. A "businesses are integral". tussock grassland park is just one of the reclassifications suggested throughout the CMS, this Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 38 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point has been changed to refer to 'parks'. "Integral' has been included. Kate Wardle The 'prosperity' vision does not reflect the Conservation Delete vision and references to providing for economic Reject 268/2 Act, Reserves Act, National parks Act nor the prosperity and replace with one that reflects the Working with others, including businesses to support Department's responsibilities under them. Providing for Conservation, National Parks and other Acts the conservation is a valid mechanism to achieve NZ's prosperity is not a core DOC function. Department is responsible for. legislative purposes. Yellow-eyed Endorse the vision statement. Accept Penguin Trust Some changes have also been made as a result of 284/3 other submissions. New Zealand There is no mention of hunting Does DOC visualise a NZ free from game animals at this Reject Deerstalkers time ? Recreational opportunities (which includes hunting) Association are mentioned throughout the Vision, including in the Incorporated first paragraph. 285/16 Anne Steven 2nd Para pg 12 - States that more conservation is Agencies should be added. Accept 306/5 achieved collectively. New innovative and enduring 'Agencies' has been added. conservation opportunities are generated through working co-operatively with Ngai Tahu, business and community. Anne Steven 2nd para p12 - Whilst this is without doubt one way to The vision statement should be amended and start with - Accept in part 306/6 achieve better conservation outcome and fosters better More effective conservation work is being carried out by Resourcing is addressed outside of the CMS process. human-environment interactions, it must be prefaced by the Department which is well resourced. The Department is See the Objective 1.5.1 regards to advocacy. The the Department achieving higher levels of and more also active in an advocacy role and is contributing paragraph has been revised to recognise collaborative effective conservation outcomes through their own significantly to improved conservation outcomes on non- partnerships. statutory mandated activity whether operational public conservation land. (managing public lands) or through advocacy (relating To boost conservation efforts particularly on private land to conservation values on other lands). To do this the collaborative partnerships have been established with Ngai Department must be adequately resourced. Tahu, agencies, private landowners and community groups. These continue to provide new, innovative and enduring ways of enhancing and protecting natural values. These activities promote kaitiakitanga and are continuously improving the human: environment relationship fostering a sustainable future for the region. Anne Steven 5th para p12 - Support in part. Amend 2nd sentence to read - Riparian margins are Accept in part 306/7 predominantly indigenous vegetation. Wetlands have an The paragraph has been revised. increased presence through active restoration and protection activity. Braided river ecosystems retain their distinctiveness and are all intact. Anne Steven Para 6 p12 - Support in part. Start para with - Otago's terrestrial ecosystem and their Accept in part 306/8 species are thriving at a self-sustaining level. The protected The paragraph has been revised and 'good areas network includes the full range of Otago's ecosystems representation' is included. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 39 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point and in particular has a good representation of the region's lowland dryland ecosystems (not just a representative range). Anne Steven Para 6 p12 - Tussock grassland park should refer to a Amend to change tussock grassland conservation parks to Accept in part 306/9 National Park, as there are already tussock grassland National Parks. As tenure review is not a DOC led process and DOC conservation parks and there should be more than one HR [There is also suggestion that it include only high only has an advisory role in the decision-making of these parks. The area formed by the Garvie/Umbrella, altitude lands. The greatest conservation benefit would process. This result cannot be predicted. Land Nevis Valley, Old Man/Old Woman/Carrick and come from protection of full altitude sequences and the specifically identified for reclassification is detailed Hector/Remarkable ranges is to be actively considered inclusion of low altitude short tussock grasslands and her in Part Two Places. Also a more general Policy for National park status. and mat/cushion plan communities typical of outwash and regarding reclassification of land to better reflect its alluvial surfaces. The Hawkdun/St Bathans area provides value is included in Part Three. such opportunity.] Ngai Tahu (Te Does not fully reflect the nature and desired outcomes Delete para 3 and include, as para 2, the following: "An Accept in part Runanga o Ngai of an effective Treaty-based partnership. effective Treaty partnership with NT creates an enduring Given that NT are the one iwi for all of the SM, O & Tahu and other relationship that recognises NT tino rangatiratanga, enables C CMS areas it is desirable to have consistent Vision specified runanga) the exercise of kaitiakitanga (cultural guardianship) and statements wrt the same NT/Treaty matters. Delete 309/80 protection of nga taonga tuku iho (treasured resources), and para 3 and include as para 2: "An effective Treaty recognises the contribution to conservation of NT partnership between the Department and Ngai Tahu knowledge and values. NT is actively involved in decision- delivers gains to the conservation of natural, historic making and productive shared management arrangements and cultural resources, and recognises the are effective in sustaining natural, historic and cultural contribution to conservation of Ngai Tahu resources, resources. knowledge and values. Ngai Tahu actively contributes to decision-making and management, which is effective in protecting natural and historic resources and cultural resources." Ngai Tahu (Te A broader range of conservation outcomes should be 1. The vision should include protection of all marine life, Accept in part Runanga o Ngai identified, and there should be greater reflections of including benthic species, seaweeds etc. as well as marine 1. "Marine ecosystems and species" already covers all Tahu and other DOC and NT working together. mammals and birds (para 4). marine life; marine mammals and birds are specified runanga) The emphasis of the final statement should not be only 2. The vision should include specific reference to working specifically mentioned as they are species DOC has 309/105 on the economy, but should reflect the four wellbeings - with NT to protect indigenous flora and fauna (and not only particular responsibility for and that in "successfully cultural, environmental, social and economic. individual species). breeding along the coast" they are in large part on land which may be pcl. 2. Working with NT is covered by the 2nd (now 3rd) para. Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons. 1. Include reference to a vision for healthy mahinga kai, as Accept in part Runanga o Ngai follows: "Exercise of kaitiakitanga by Papatipu Runanga 1. Given that NT are the one iwi for all of the SM, O Tahu and other supports conservation outcomes. Declining populations of & C CMS areas it is desirable to have consistent specified runanga) indigenous species are being re-established and a Vision statements wrt the same NT/Treaty matters. 309/111 'flourishing food basket' sustains a range of opportunities Insert new para: "Otago’s ‘flourishing kete’ supports for hunting and gathering activities that are vital to the a range of opportunities for hunting and gathering ongoing expression of NT whanui and the wider activities that are important to the ongoing expression community's identity." of Ngāi Tahu and the community’s identity." Further
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 40 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 2. Include reference to the ability for NT to obtain cultural text regarding customary use is well covered materials and carry out customary activities from elsewhere in the CMS. conservation land without hindrance, and to provide for 2. Customary use may have some 'hindrances' given continuation and growth of matauranga NT and the legislative and CGP05 requirements. 'Leveraging and leveraging of options for economic development. economic' aspects are covered, to the extent possible under current legislation, by the last sentence. Ngai Tahu (Te Erection of pou whenua should be enabled as visible Add to para 7: Pou whenua draw attention to important NT Reject Runanga o Ngai markers of NT associations with whenua tupuna. associations with whenua tupuna. This statement is more about a means of delivering Tahu and other action on NT associations, rather than a Vision. Pou specified runanga) whenua as markers are addressed in the revised 1.4 309/116 and in Place sections. Michael Bernard 7th para, pg 12. "traditional experiences . . . ". Remove words "natural quiet" from sentence. Reject Thomas Recreational backcountry take offs / landings are a bon See Aircraft common issues report. 322/2 fide recreational activity where established airstrips exist on PCL yet this is seen through the CMS as inconsistent with the preservation of natural values especially "natural quiet" which is poorly defined and entirely subjective. Royal Forest and This vision needs to include a vision for the Include words to the effect of - 'A network of marine Reject Bird Protection establishment of a network of marine protected areas protected areas including no take marine reserves protects Marine areas are recognised in the Vision, however it Society including no take marine reserves to restore and restores representative marine ecosystems. Easily is not necessary to explicitly refer to MPA's. The 330/1 representative ecosystems. accessible no take marine reserves provide enjoyment to protection of marine areas is addressed in the 1.5.1 communities and help restore depleted fisheries.' Objectives and Part Two Policies. The CMS cannot predetermine the outcome of the South-East Marine Protection Planning Forum/Roopu Manaaki kit e Toka. Reference to the forum is also included in 2.9 Marine Place. Royal Forest and 1st Para - has little to do with conservation, fails to Make relevant to Otago's natural history. Accept in part Bird Protection mention indigenous vegetation. The long-term vision needs to take account of a Society number of different things but does not need to 330/2 explicitly recognise them all. However, the changes have been made throughout the text. The objectives and policies throughout the CMS support the Vision. Royal Forest and 5th Para - incorrect, not all our rivers flow unimpeded to Correct but retain sentiment. Accept Bird Protection the sea now, and many don't flow to the sea naturally. 'Unimpeded' has been removed. Society 330/3 Royal Forest and 6th Para - reference to 'a tussock grassland park' of Include words to the effect of - 'The network protects a Accept in part Bird Protection mixed tenure and higher altitude does not reflect that representative range of Central Otago dry land ecosystems, As tenure review is not a DOC led process and only Society there are already a number of tussock grassland in tussock grassland parks and a new national park reflects has an advisory role in the decision-making process 330/4 conservation parks. Reference on p. 63 refers only to the high value accorded to the tussock lands and their this result cannot be predicted. Land specifically
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 41 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point higher altitude tussockland. Full altitudinal sequences natural, historic and cultural values.' identified for reclassification is detailed in Part Two and significant remaining basin floor/low hill country Places. Also a more general Policy regarding short tussock lands are a greater priority in terms of reclassification of land to better reflect its value is protecting the full range of indigenous ecosystems. included in Part Three. The wording has been revised Priority should be given to securing lasting protection to the plural 'parks'. status. A tussock grassland national park centred on the Garvies, Old Man, Old Women and Hector/Remarkables ranges should be part of the vision. Royal Forest and Page 12 - Departments role - More emphasis on DOC's Include words to the effect of - 'The Department is leading Accept in part Bird Protection role in managing and leading protection for priority the protection and restoration of PCL and supporting DOC needs to go beyond its 'traditional' role to Society ecosystem sites and species and not rely on the tangata whenua and communities to protect and enhance ensure that conservation awareness is encouraged and 330/5 community to lead conservation priorities. coastal and marine environments, forests, shrublands, increasing. The descriptive text does not have tussock grasslands, wetlands, and rivers, and habitats to statutory status. threatened, at risk naturally and locally rare species.' Section: 1.3 Distinctive features, values and issues of Otago Federated Mountain Supports references to "natural quiet". Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/23 New Zealand Alpine Support all references to 'natural quiet'. Accept Club Support noted. 193/19 Dark Skies Group, Many areas of Otago are famous for clear and dark Controls for all conservation land should include Accept in part Royal Astronomical night skies. Request protection of night sky and natural management of outdoor artificial light at night (including 'Natural darkness', like 'natural quiet', is an intrinsic Society of NZ light values. Natural darkness preservation - but wish to limits on lighting levels, direction control, timing and natural value for pcl&w and its protection is therefore 211/2 extend preservation to all conservation land. spectrum). a matter to be assessed should any facility be developed on pcl&w. For by far the greatest part of pcl&w there is no artificial light (except torches & candles). Garry Nixon Oppose. Otago is known for its remote and wilderness Emphasise the remote and wilderness recreational Reject 216/7 recreational opportunities, but this is barely mentioned. opportunities in Otago. The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones of which Otago does not have wilderness. The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it is a formally approved wilderness area under section 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. the remote area is within MANP and is covered under the MANPMP11. See DM and Recreation common issues report. Federated Farmers Appreciate High Country farming 'has a long history in This should be acknowledged in 1.3 and (as tomorrows Accept in part of New Zealand Otago'. Should be noted that sheep farming in history in the making) provided for at other points in CMS. Acknowledgement of sheep farming has been 241/3 particular is seen as an integral part of the High Country included in the text. scene both in NZ and overseas, so it is part of the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 42 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point present character of Otago High Country as well as history. Dunedin City The main themes of Otago's history (early exploration, Consider including themes relating to the role of Accept in part Council gold, journeying and early outdoor recreation activities) pastoralism/farming, coastal shipping and railways in 'Railway' has been added to the text, while coastal 243/4 are largely focussed on inland and central Otago. Otago's history and development. shipping is not specifically mentioned, reference is Pastoralism, coastal shipping and railways, and their made to the coastal environment. impacts on coastal Otago's landscapes and settlement patterns are not acknowledged. Ngai Tahu (Te An effective Treaty partnership should allow a clear Add a specific subsection at the front of this section to Accept in part Runanga o Ngai voice for both Treaty partners. Including a space to convey the NT voice, expressing NT values and Section 1.3 was developed with the OCB as an Tahu and other express NT relationship with the environment will help relationship with the environment, including the importance expression of the Department's observation of the specified runanga) CMS users to understand NT concerns about use of of: conservation themes for Otago. NT values and 309/81 conservation land and taonga species. - wahi tapu, wahi taonga and whenua tupuna (see definition relationship with the environment are integral to and requested in Section 2.1 of the submission); incorporated into all six of the themes (see also - the ability to access and use cultural materials and 309/97 response), and are also set out by NT in its iwi mahinga kai resources and areas; management plans as to be listed in 1.4, and as also - protection of flora and fauna; identified where relevant throughout the CMS. - matauranga; Specific NT values text for each Place has been - the ability to derive benefit from their taonga; developed from text in the NT submission and that - engagement in decision-making on these matters. already in the draft CMS (see revised text) and there is a need to avoid duplication. A specific 1.3 sub- section just on NT values and relationship with the environment is not necessary. Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not adequately reflect NT history 1. Under "Introduction", in the 4th para, recognise that the Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and associations. World Heritage Area also has important values to NT. 1. Revise last sentence to read: "These areas have Tahu and other Specific reference to impacts on the landscape from use 2. Under "Landscapes", include reference to whenua importance for Ngai Tahu and for New Zealand's specified runanga) of fire highlights this aspect of history unnecessarily. tupuna and Topuni reflecting NT ancestral links. tourism industry." 309/97 This is only one of many impacts of human intervention 3. Under "History": 2. Add to 1st para: "Many of these landscapes are in the landscape and isolating it from its context is (i) Reframe the subsection to reflect NT spiritual whenua tupuna, with five recognised by Topuni, misleading. connections and continuing tradition and heritage, and reflecting Ngai Tahu ancestral links to the land." amend the imbalance between NT and pakeha history. 3(i). The text is primarily focussed on localities and (ii) Remove specific reference to fire. activities (and in this respect it is, if anything, (iii) Recognise the signing of the Treaty at Otakou. 'imbalanced' towards the NT history) as these are the matters that most influence the statutory provisions in the CMS. 3(ii) Fire had a very definite impact on the historical Otago landscape, by both Maori and high-country farming, as noted, but in both cases the fires may have been unintentional, so revise to just "…through fire." and "…grazing and fire." 3(iii) Revise 4th para, 1st sentence to read: "…the most obvious on public conservation land being gold- mining relics. Otakou was one of three South Island Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 43 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point sites for the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and remains a significant marae today. Gold was discovered…". Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons. Retain recognition of the need for advocacy on freshwater Accept in part Runanga o Ngai management. Section 1.3 identifies issues but doesn't currently Tahu and other mention the "need for advocacy", this is picked up in specified runanga) the 1.5 and Part Two Place sections, especially the 309/106 2.10 Freshwater Place. Section: 1.3 Distinctive features, values and issues of Otago Introduction Fergus Sutherland Clarify sentence re: tenure review Add "still" to read "in Otago, tenure review plays a very Reject 2/10 important role in securing formal protection of 'Still' does not add more value to this sentence and conservation and recreation values in the high country as therefore is not included. many important values are still located off public conservation land" Federated Mountain Para 6. Strongly support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/21 New Zealand Alpine Supports the role tenure review plays in securing formal Accept Club protection of conservation and recreation values. Support noted. 193/18 Otago University Support all reference to "natural quiet" as a value of a Accept Tramping Club place and we suggest that activities which diminish Support noted. (Inc.) natural quiet be considered as "threats" along the lines 292/7 of predation, development, weed invasion etc. Section: 1.3 Distinctive features, values and issues of Otago Landscapes Fergus Sutherland Good to see emphasis on The Catlins - more emphasis is Accept 2/2 needed on the presence of the southern-most beech Support noted. forests there. Federated Mountain Supports the mention of the Upper Taieri Scroll Plain Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) wetland. Support noted. 172/22 Federated Mountain Last para. Supports the inclusion of water yield values. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/24 GNS Science The plan does not consider the natural earth processes Amend to read: "These dramatic landscapes have been Accept in part 239/1 responsible for such dramatic landscapes, and the formed by natural processes that sometimes provide threats Recognition of natural hazards has been added to natural hazards associated with these processes which to the conservation goals and to recreational users and Threats. . impact on conservation, DOC facilities and the DOC facilities. Natural hazards and the risks posed by then users/visitors of the conservation land. need to be recognised and managed."
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 44 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 1.3 Distinctive features, values and issues of Otago Species Federated Mountain Supports. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/25 Section: 1.3 Distinctive features, values and issues of Otago History St Bathan's The draft CMS is deficient in many areas and in Accept in part Heritage and particular heritage management and protection. It is so See new Interpretation section has been added to the Environment generic that it is not sufficiently robust to ensure the Introduction. The specific policies and outcomes for Preservation Trust adequate protection and preservation of our built Places needs to also be read in conjunction with the 164/1 heritage as well as places of significant and outstanding Part One and Part Two objectives and policies. beauty. Focus on conservation lands and waters including the flora and fauna of an area, but very little about the built environment and the historic heritage that is part of the DOC estate. Federated Mountain Pg 16, para 2, last sentence. Remove references to DMF Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) language, "icon" and "gateway". See Destination Management and Recreation 172/26 common issues report. Richard Reeve The constant deference to Ngai Tahu throughout the Reject 212/3 document is excessive. Ngai Tahu play an important role in the history and future of Otago. See section 1.4 Treaty partnerships with Ngai Tahu. New Zealand No mention of exotic animal liberation as part of the Acknowledge history of exotic animals in Otago. Accept in part Deerstalkers multi-faceted history of the are. This in marked contrast A new paragraph has been added to recognised the Association to the Canterbury CMS and exotic animals are just as liberations and subsequent control of wild animals, in Incorporated much part of the history/heritage of Otago as particular red deer, by recreational and commercial 285/17 Canterbury. Another example of inconsistencies hunting. between CMSs. Little reference to game animals and makes no attempt to distinguish them from pests - unacceptable. Geoff Spearpoint There is no acknowledgement of the importance of Amend to include a paragraph outlining this and the role Accept in part 304/2 tramping and climbing recreation carried out for over a local and national clubs played in advocating for the This history is covered in the MANPMP. However a century and its fundamental significance in the formation of the park, beginning in the 1930's. also the new sentence is included recognising the legacy of protection of may of the areas in this Strategy, historical legacy of huts for climbing built by Otago mountaineer huts. especially MANP mountaineers from the 1930's onwards. Section: 1.3 Distinctive features, values and issues of Otago Recreation Brenda Reading Add horse riding to list of activities noted in paragraph Amend paragraph to read: "During summer the area is Accept 12/1 3. popular for tramping, hunting, HORSE RIDING, angling, Horse riding has been added as requested. camping and four wheel drive and motor bike touring on old farm tracks.. .."
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 45 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Recreational This paragraph discusses "The Central Otago Remove "natural quiet' from this paragraph. Reject Backcountry Pilots Mountains are renowned for their - opportunity to easily Include "recreational backcountry flying" in this section. See Aircraft common issues report. Association (RBPA) find solitude and natural quiet". Again, the term 'natural 37/3 quiet" is misused here, and should be deleted. This whole section should also somewhere mention recreational takeoff and landings as popular recreational activities on public conservation land in Central Otago. Fiordland Tramping Support the provision of the full range of recreation Accept and Outdoor opportunities in Otago. Retained. Recreation Club 93/12 Paul Dodgshun Oppose in part. Stress the contribution that Otago makes In this section make special reference to remote and Reject 117/2 to provision of remote and wilderness recreational wilderness recreational opportunities - they are what make This Place is currently mapped as backcountry due to opportunities - a wide range of opportunities are Otago so special. the existence of legal and other roads. It does not fit available but Otago is known and valued primarily for within the VMZ descriptions of remote or wilderness. its remote and wilderness character. Solitidue and natural quiet are already mentioned. Refer to Destination Management common issues report. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth It is pleasing that recreation is linked with the wish to Accept in part 149/1 work co-operatively with interested parties to achieve Working with recreational groups including hunting conservation outcomes. This provides possibilities for is detailed throughout the CMS. The matter you raise partnerships and positive outcomes in the future. is operational and does not need to be detailed in the However an absence of requests for assistance in CMS. controlling animal numbers in identified 'hot spots' points to an unwillingness to entertain the formation of such linkages, particularly in areas nearer population centres and their road ends where it has been widely recognised that recreational hunting pressure is sufficient to maintain control over animal numbers. Federated Mountain Seasonality not reflected in the ROS that flows from Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) this. Need to recognise off-track tramping, eg. reference This detail is covered in the Part Two Places. 172/27 MANP being the home of the "big tramping trip" and the Rock and Pillars and Silverpeaks as offering tramping opportunities in an area with a relatively low level of development. Federated Mountain Pg 17, para 2, 1st sentence. Remove "icon" destination. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) See Destination Management and Recreation 172/28 common issues report. New Zealand Four Support recognition of 4WD as a legitimate and popular Accept Wheel Drive recreation p16 para 3 under recreation heading. Retained. Association (NZFWDA) Draft174/4 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 46 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 174/4 New Zealand Four Add 4WD to the list of adventurist activities as a Reword the list to include 4WD. Reject Wheel Drive legitimate activity p16 para 4 under recreation heading. Four wheel driving is mentioned in paragraph 3. See Association Motorised Vehicle common issues report. (NZFWDA) 174/5 New Zealand Four Safety and management of events will be enhanced Provide recognition that 4WD is often a support activity to Reject Wheel Drive through support by 4WD. Special access may be facilitate core recreation events and more casual recreation The CMS is a strategic document and how these Association required to facilitate such support. such as hunting, mountain biking, tramping etc. Amend text activities are undertaken does not need to be detailed (NZFWDA) p17 para 3. in this section. Four-wheel driving activities are 174/6 mentioned as a summer activity. New Zealand Alpine The description of the seasonality of recreational Accept in part Club settings and opportunities is not reflected in the Tramping is mentioned in the third paragraph, this 193/20 recreational opportunity spectrum. Need to recognise includes off track tramping. off-track tramping. Upper Clutha Angling receives scant mention in this section. Club Threats and issues to recreational freshwater fisheries Accept Angling Club believes recreational freshwater fishing for trout and should be specifically recognised in this section as they An additon papargraph has been added in regards to 215/2 salmon (i.e. angling) is one of the most widespread and need to be addressed in order for the conservation of andling in Otago. Angling is also mentioned popular recreational activity in the region. Key issues recreational freshwater fisheries resources and throughout the Part Two Places, where relevant and threats for angling are access to public conservation opportunities. additional reference has been included. waters and the degradation of habitat quality and water HR [Hand out provided at hearing. Angling should get quality associated with development, especially more recognition in the CMS. intensive agricultural practices. Water abstraction and CMS should mention the definition of 'conservation' as per damming of rivers also a threat. the Conservation Act - "Maintaining intrinsic values, providing for their appreciation and recreational enjoyment and safeguarding the options of future generations are essential for the future of recreational fishing."] Kate Wardle This section should make special reference to the Amend by adding wording about how the wilderness and Reject 268/34 wilderness and remote opportunities (including winter remote (including those occurring only during the winter) The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it wilderness and winter remote opportunities) that make are what make Otago so special. is a formally approved wilderness area under section recreating in Otago special. 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. The use of pcl&w within the area in question can be managed under the 'backcountry' visitor management setting (Appendix 12). See DM and Recreation common issues report. Michael Bernard 3rd para, pg 16. "The Central Otago . . . ". Recreational Remove words "natural quiet" from sentence. Reject Thomas backcountry take offs / landings are a bon fide See Aircraft common issues report. 322/3 recreational activity where established airstrips exist on PCL yet this is seen through the CMS as inconsistent with the preservation of natural values especially "natural quiet" which is poorly defined and entirely
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 47 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point subjective. Trojan Holdings Supports 4th para, 1st & 2nd sentences. Accept Limited and its Support noted. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/11 Section: 1.3 Distinctive features, values and issues of Otago Threats Fergus Sutherland 'High-altitude landforms (landscapes?) are also at risk, Clarify whether statement re: high altitude landforms Accept 2/11 with the potential for climate change to exacerbate weed includes landscapes. Landforms includes landscapes. invasion. Protection of these intact indigenous habitats from the impacts of plan and animal pests will require a high degree of inter-agency and community cooperation into the future'. TrustPower Limited Energy developments and mining have been identified Amend 1st para "The most obvious threats to conservation Accept 105/1 as a threat for conservation. This is not fair or accurate. in Otago are plant and animal pests, human activities and Text has been revised and is covered by human The RMA process ensures concerns for conservation fire. Increasing interest in activities AND activities and developments. can be addressed, conditions imposed to safe guard INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT on PCL may also conservation values and DOC is bale to decline pose issues.". proposals on PCL. Wyuna Stables Add tourism as a threat. Accept in part 114/4 This is covered by 'human activities'. No further detail is required. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth The identification, control and management of plant and Reject 149/2 animal threats is obviously an essential part of any This is an operational matter and does not need to be overall management strategy, but it is difficult to accept addressed in the CMS. Also see Hunting common need for use of professional hunters employed by DOC issues report. into areas where animals are known to exist, yet located close to population centres. Federated Mountain Generally support, but reference to the damage to Add Hieracium spp. Also add "threats to recreational Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) conservation values that can be caused by mining and opportunities and natural quiet" [see submission]. This is not an exhaustive list and further detail is 172/29 energy developments is not strong enough. Supports the provided in Part Two Places and Appendix 5. mention of threats to high country landscapes. Otago Tramping & Seek addition of a further category of threat that covers Accept in part Mountaineering "threats to recreational opportunities and natural quiet". This is already covered by the 'Recreation' section of Club Inc These include incremental growth and cumulative effect 1.3. 192/5 of aircraft usage in remote areas; pressure for increased levels of tourism infrastructure on pcl such as transport routes to Milford Sound; increased facilities at ski fields; increases in on -snow vehicle use; increases in other motorised recreation, such as 4WDs and trail bikes. Further risk is pressure to "improve" backcountry Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 48 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point facilities, which in some cases can mean dumbing down of recreational opportunities, the marginalisation of traditional users, and diversion of already scarce resources away from low key opportunities. New Zealand Alpine A new category of threat should cover "threats to Accept in part Club recreational opportunities and natural quiet". These This is already covered in the 'Recreation' section of 193/21 include the incremental growth and cumulative effect of 1.3. aircraft usage in remote areas; pressure for increased levels of tourism infrastructure; increased facilities at ski fields; increases in on-snow vehicle use; increases in other motorised recreation. A further risk is the pressure to 'improve' backcountry facilities, which can mean 'dumbing down' recreational opportunities, the marginalisation of traditional users, and the diversion of scarce resources. Save the Otago Tourism can be a threat to Yellow-eyed penguins and Amend: Accept Peninsula Inc Soc breeding NZ sea lions on Otago Peninsula. Many of the Add tourism as a threat. This is covered by 'human activities', no further detail (STOP) habitats are isolated and there is no control over visitor is required. 217/3 activities. Southern Lakes What is the reference for the comment about climate Accept in part Branch New change ? Climate change is mentioned in the last paragraph of Zealand the threats section as it may affect Otago's ecosystems Deerstalkers and species and some recreational activities. Association 221/2 GNS Science Emphasis is on plant and animal pest, human threats, Accept 239/2 fire and climate change impacts, while ignoring the Sentence added "Natural hazards including debris threats from natural hazards. these can include debris flows, erosion, flooding can significantly modify the flows, landscapes, erosion, floods that can significantly environment and pose a threat to conservation values, modify the environment thereby posing risk to recreational users and DOC facilities". conservation efforts, recreational users and DOC facilities alike. Federated Farmers Believe appropriate to include reference to potential Add this sentence under threats subheading. "Threats posed Accept in part of New Zealand biosecurity risks under "threats" sub heading. to conservation values by plant and animal pests can be A paragraph on Biosecurity is now included in the 241/4 exacerbated by the unintentional or deliberate introduction section 'Relationships with other planning processes'. of non-endemic seeds, plants or animals to any area. The Plant and animal pests are included in the first Department will work constructively with other paragraph. landholders, organisations and agencies to minimise these threats". Ian M Turnbull Additional to list of threats: broom is just as bad, if not Add broom to list of threats. Accept in part 250/1 worse than gorse. This is not an exhaustive list and further detail is provided in Part Two Places and Appendix 5. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 49 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point ERA Environmental Recognise changes to historic land use as a threat. Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd Paragraph 3 already states "Many landscapes remain 256/6 relatively unmodified at higher altitudes but those at lower altitudes and in dry areas are undergoing rapid change through intensification of land use, such as dairy farming and viticulture, and subdivision". No further changes. New Zealand Heritage and archaeological sites are affected by many Add text: "Heritage and archaeological sites are at risk Accept Historic Places Trust of the threats listed, with the added risk that these sites from human activities and natural processes and once lost A new paragraph has been added for following 280/1 cannot be recovered once lost. Could be worded to these sites cannot be recovered." paragraph one."Coastal heritage" added to para 7 as better recognise threats to coastal heritage sites from Amend para 7: "Otago's ecosystems and species, some requested. increased coastal erosion. recreational opportunities & coastal heritage sites are being affected by climate change ... Coastal heritage sites are being lost rapidly by increased coastal erosion. Minimising the ..." Pioneer Generation States that "increasing interest in activities such as Should be recognised that while developments such as Accept Limited mining and energy developments on PCL may also pose mining and energy developments may pose a threat to PCL This sentence has been deleted however there is still 295/1 issues". Developments may also present opportunities these developments may also present an opportunity to reference to human activites and developments in the to initiate and foster relationships with business to collaborate and negotiate with business to enhance first paragraph. Working with business is covered in benefit conservation values and objectives in Otago. conservation values and achieve conservation outcomes in 1.5.5. Otago area. HR [Not just a threat but also opportunities. DOC could provide opportunities for business. Opportunities for sensitive development on PCL should be permitted and also revenue back.. Preservation mentally hard to find compromise. Rely on consultation process - focus on reporting and mitigation of issues people perceive. Long term user of resources. Looking for solutions long- term. We work hard on public perception. We are open to possibilities (not as of right) but have conservation to work it out.] Anne Steven p18 - Replace reference to wildling pines with wilding Amend to replace wilding pines with wilding trees. Accept 306/10 trees as many wildings are of species other than pine HR [Priority needs to be given to collaboration with Wilding pines has been replaced with wilding trees e.g. Douglas fir, larch, sycamore, elderberry, rowan. landowners with source trees to get them removed. DOC throughout the CMS. hawthorn. also needs to advocate through the resource consent process for prevention of planting of exotic trees where there is a high or even a moderately high risk of spread into areas of important conservation value.] Anne Steven Priority needs to be given throughout this document to Amend to reflect collaborating with landowners and Accept in part 306/11 collaborating with landowners and local/regional local/regional authorities to remove source trees to provide The text reads "Protection of these intact indigenous authorities to remove source trees to provide a a permanent solution to the problem of wildings; and habitats from the impacts of plant and animal pests Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 50 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point permanent solution to the problem of wildings; and prevent high risk new source trees such as Douglas fir will require a high degree of inter-agency and prevent high risk new source trees such as Douglas fir being planted. community cooperation into the future." Wilding tree being planted. control is also covered throughout the Part Two Places. Anne Steven Thyme needs to be added to the list of highlighted plant Amend to include thyme to the list of highlighted plant Accept in part 306/12 pests replacing low stature communities and pests. This is not an exhaustive list and further detail is suppressing succession by native species. provided in the Places and Appendix 5. Anne Steven Last para - Impacts to climate change, larger more Accept in part 306/13 compact areas of conservation land with full altitudinal This paragraph has been revised also as a result of sequences and across various eco-tomes will also help other submission. species adapt to inevitable climate change. Anne Steven A further challenge to conservation in Otago is the Reference to this threat should be included in this section. Accept 306/14 development of tourist and recreation facilities. These Text has been revised and is covered by human are sometimes being developed on land with activities and developments. conservation values including public conservation land such as walking and cycling trails. These cause physical damage, visual scars and promote incursion of weeds. Increased provision of quality facilities in a greater number of areas will allow more people to enjoy our natural places and have benefits for regional economies; however it is important such development is occurring in ways that do not have significant and last adverse effects on the natural values. Such effects can be avoided through collaboration and sharing of information and solutions. Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities (National Issue) Fergus Sutherland Agree with emphasis on working with Maori Accept in part 2/3 Some changes have also been made as a result of other submissions. Waitaki District No change. Retain. Accept in part Council Some changes have also been made as a result of 83/1 other submissions. Federated Mountain Supports. Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) Some changes have also been made as a result of 172/30 other submissions. New Zealand Alpine Supports the Ngai Tahu references and supports Accept in part Club objective 1.4.2.7 relating to pounamu protection. Some changes have also been made as a result of 193/22 other submissions. 1.4.2.7 has moved however is retained.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 51 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Kath Graham Totally support Ngai Tahu in their wish to retain and Accept 232/3 preserve resources of these awesome lands, they have a Some changes have also been made as a result of place of such importance in our heritage as the people other submissions. of this land. Extra important that provisions make sense so they do not bring these aspirations into disrepute. Ngai Tahu (Te Obligations in regard to the Treaty of Waitangi should 1. Include a new subsection headed "Treaty of Waitangi Accept in part Runanga o Ngai be recognised in the same way, and placed in the same obligations" before the subsection headed "International 1.The CMS format is specified in a nationally- Tahu and other context as international and other legislative obligations. obligations" and move the following content from Section developed template that DOC wishes to maintain for specified runanga) 1.4 into the new subsection: national consistency, and 1.4 was the section agreed 309/79 (i) First paragraph referring to responsibilities under on with NT early in the CMS review stages. Conservation Act S4 and under Ngai Tahu Claims Legislation under which the Minister/DOC has Settlement Act. responsibilities, including ToW ones, are set out (ii) The paragraph headed "Responsibilities under specific under the "Purpose of CMS". legislation relating to Ngai Tahu". 2. Add a sub-heading and text at the end of the 1.4 (iii) The paragraphs headed "Ngai Tahu (Pounamu text (as in SMCMS), to read: "Ngai Tahu Vesting) Act 1997 and pounamu management". Management Plans - Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu and 2. List applicable Ngai Tahu management plans in the Papatipu Runanga have preapred the following non- section headed "Relationships with other planning statutory documents, which help to provide an processes". understanding of Ngai Tahu cultural values." Then list the relevant current IMPs. Ngai Tahu (Te This section does not adequately reflect the 1. Change title of the section to "Treaty partnership with Accept in part Runanga o Ngai requirements for an active and enduring Treaty Ngai Tahu". 1. Change section title. Tahu and other partnership. 2. Amend paras 3 & 4 as provided. Includes reference to 1A. Three new paras inserted (2nd, 3rd & 4th in specified runanga) Ngai Tahu (Pounamu Vesting) Act 1997. revised text) as a result of further consultation, 309/82 3. Include new Statutory entitlements para as provided. covering the primary Treaty partnership, the 4. Under heading "Taonga species management", amend "enduring" nature of the partnership, engagement and text to recognise NT as kaitiaki in management of all participation, and taking into account NT values and indigenous species, not just those in Appendix 14.3, and to aspirations to others. 'Representing' NT values is recognise that NT should be involved in any species considered to be beyond what DOC can do. translocations. 2. 4th para revised as requested, but "However" not HR [Further consultation elaborated on the provided text in needed. 5th para revised based on request, but revised 2 above, including "representing" NT values and to not read as an objective/policy, and with "co- aspirations to others.] management" (which might signal joint decision- making) changed to "a close working relationship". New 6th para added, but revised as above. 3. The proposed "statutory entitlements" para is less comprehensive than what already exists under "Responsibilities ..". No text change. 4. Text revised to recognise the taonga species status and provisions under NTCSA98 and the wider taonga kaitiaki interest. Note the Glossary definition is not limited to the Act's Taonga list, so policy etc. References to "taonga" are not limited in scope.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 52 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te Corrections & clarifications are required in regard to 5. Amend narrative re Statutory Advisor. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai description of some statutory entitlements. 6. Amend Customary use narrative, as provided. 5. For Otago, by section 230 NTCSA98, the statutory Tahu and other HR [Further consultation elaborated on 6 above.] advisor role only applies to the five Topuni plus specified runanga) Tokata (Nugget Point) & The Nuggets islands. Text 309/83 revised. 6. No matter what narrative text is used here, the legislative and general policy customary use provisions remain unchanged for this CMS review, so only a brief, objective text addition may be necessary. "Access" is also too non-specific given that customary use provisions are about the use or take of animals and plants. Add extra text to read: "Carrying out customary use practices and retaining matauranga (knowledge) enables Ngai Tahu to maintain and sustain their culture and identity. Often, animal and plant taonga only remain on public conservation land and water." The reference to the need for an authorisation to hold whalebone is legislatively correct. No text change. Ngai Tahu (Te An active Treaty partnership should involve NT Include new policies: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai participation in decision-making on commercial (i) Engage NT in decision-making on authorisations for i) NT are consulted for all concession applications (as Tahu and other partnerships and on commercial activities on development and commercial activity on public per the 'trigger levels set by NT), but add new policy specified runanga) conservation land. conservation land to ensure that provision is made for NT in 1.4.2 to make this explicit. 309/91 The kaitiaki role of Papatipu Runanga should be values. ii) Such engagement would need to be considered on recognised by involving them in any species (ii) Engage NT when developing commercial partnerships a case-by-case basis, recognising existing 1.4 translocations, not only those listed in Appendix 14.3. to ensure the role and values of NT in relation to such Objectives (e.g. 1.4.1.3 & 1.4.1.5) and the extent of Although current regulations regarding Statutory partnerships is fully considered. the commercial partnership would by implication Acknowledgements expire in 2019, it is important that (iii) Recognise and provide for the kaitiaki role of NT in require consultation with all iwi and this may not be the intent of these continues to be recognised and relation to translocations of all indigenous species. practicable. New policy accepted, to read: "Take provided for after that time. (iv) Continue to recognise and provide for the mana and account of Ngai Tahu values when developing intent of all Statutory Acknowledgements in the NT Claims commercial partnerships to ensure the role and values Settlement Act 1998 beyond the expiry of the NT Claims of Ngai Tahu in relation to such partnerships are fully Settlement (Resource Management Consent Notification) considered."; the requested "Represent" being seen as Regulations 1999. beyond what DOC could do. HR [Further consultation requested a new policy to Iii) Re "Translocations of all indigenous species" , "Represent NT values...".] this is a very broad request and by 'translocation' the definition would cover virtually all movements of indigenous plants and animals. DOC does have a Translocations SOP, and has a track record of recognising the kaitiaki role of iwi on significant species translocations. Rather than adding a specific CMS policy, add a new bullet point to Objective 1.4.1.8 to read: "Recognise the kaitiaki role of Ngai Tahu in regard to translocations of taonga species." Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 53 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point As in the 309/82 response, "taonga species" has a wider than NTCSA98 definition, and under this new objective part, NT and DOC can address the kaitiaki role through Translocations SOP actions. Iv) For Crown agencies (including DOC), Statutory Acknowledgements 'translate' into Deeds of Recognition, for which the RM Regs do not apply. Ngai Tahu (Te More specific milestones are required to ensure Include following milestones: Reject Runanga o Ngai appropriate priority is given to undertaking and (i) Objective 1.4.1.1 - a 3-year milestone requiring a These are matters better reported on directly to NT, as Tahu and other reporting on work programmes identified in policies and framework to be in place to direct how the Treaty per the 1.4 objectives, rather than through reports to specified runanga) objectives. partnership will be implemented. the Conservation Board/NZCA via milestones. 309/92 (ii) Objective 1.4.1.7 - a 5-year milestone reporting on success in advocacy. (iii) Objective 1.4.1.8 - a 5-year report on progress in developing and reviewing protocols. (iv) Policy 1.4.2.9 - a 3-year milestone to produce guidelines. Ngai Tahu (Te The kaitiaki role and manawhenua status of NT within Include new policy: "Ensure Ngai Tahu tikanga and kawa Accept in part Runanga o Ngai the NT takiwa should be recognised and upheld. are upheld where any iwi or hapu from outside of the NT The DOC ability to "ensure" may not be achievable, Tahu and other takiwa is involved in conservation projects within the NT but certainly it should be sought. Accept new policy, specified runanga) takiwa." but starting with "Seek that Ngai Tahu ..". 309/107 Ngai Tahu (Te Stewardship land has weak legal protection. Some of Include a new policy providing for consultation with NT Accept in part Runanga o Ngai this land includes places that are significant to NT. prior to any land swap or disposal of stewardship land. "Weak...protection" is not necessarily correct, and Tahu and other HR [Further consultation also requested inclusion of any supposed weakness can be resolved by specified runanga) consultation guidelines for rights of first refusal (rfr) for reclassification (as often covered in the CCMS). Land 309/117 land disposals.] swap or disposal is uncommon. At an operational level any such swap/disposal action would need consultation with NT. Add new policy, to read: "Develop, with Ngai Tahu, 'guidelines' for active consultation regarding land exchanges of stewardship lands and reviews of those guidelines." No policy included for rfr as the NTCSA98 provisions are already very specific and guidelines are unnecessary. Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Intro text (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons. At end of 3rd para add: "The Department recognises that Accept in part Runanga o Ngai mahinga kai is a cornerstone of NT culture and access to Accepted, but to avoid a duplication of "The Tahu and other mahinga kai resources continues to be important for the Department recognises", start the 3rd para with "Ngai specified runanga) ongoing expression of NT identity." Tahu are kaitiaki (guardians) holding mana whenua, 309/112 the special...". At para end add "Mahinga kai is a cornerstone....of NT identity. The Department
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 54 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point recognises all these roles and values." Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Customary use (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth This section makes reference to a number of Acts, to Reject 149/3 which it is suggested that the Wild Animal Control Act WACA97 makes no provisions for customary use so should be added. reference to it in this section is not needed. Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Objective 1.4.1.1 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te This objective should emphasise the Treaty partnership. Amend as provided. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Revise to "Maintain and strengthen the Treaty Tahu and other partnership with Ngai Tahu to enhance conservation specified runanga) and recognise mana. This partnership will be based 309/84 on mutual good faith, active contributions to decision- making, cooperation and respect." In terms of Policy 3.1.1 (now moved to an Interpretation section in Part One), "will" is correct as the partnership derives from s.4 CA87 which is mandatory. Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Objective 1.4.1.4 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te The objective does not adequately reflect the Treaty Amend objective to replace "consider' with "enable". Accept in part Runanga o Ngai obligation to enable NT whanui to exercise customary Customary use practices may, under current Tahu and other use. legislation, require Departmental permission. .An specified runanga) objective starting with "enable" could be seen as 309/87 predetermining that permission. Amend to "Support..." given that this is qualified by the "consistent with..." provisions. Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Objective 1.4.1.5 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te HR[Further consultation request to amend "Encourage" to Accept Runanga o Ngai "Support".] Text amended. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/205 Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Objective 1.4.1.8 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te [Also Policy 1.4.2.2.] An active partnership requires Provide, in this objective and policy, for a process for Accept Runanga o Ngai acknowledgement that changes may be required over review of protocols and guidelines over time, and for Objective revised to read: "Work with Ngai Tahu to Tahu and other time. development for further protocols and guidelines to meet establish and review formal protocols, including to: specified runanga) changing needs. ...", adding new clauses c) and d) - see 309/83. 309/85 HR [Further consultation request to recognise NT roles and Revise Policy 1.4.2.2 to read: "Work with Ngai Tahu responsibilities with respect to taonga species and other in accordance with guidelines and protocols, indigenous species. See 309/83.] reviewed as necessary, for Department engagement with Papatipu Runanga...". Revise Policy 1.4.2.10 to read: "...consultation and provide for regular reviews of those 'triggers' as...". Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 55 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Policy 1.4.2.3 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te The authority of Papatipu Runanga over Kaitiaki Ropu Amend to read: "Ensure effective communication between Accept in part Runanga o Ngai should be recognised. Papatipu Runanga and the Department of Conservation." Effective communication is a two-way thing; DOC by Tahu and other itself cannot ensure it, but amend to "Maintain specified runanga) effective...". It is understood that Kaitiaki Ropu may 309/86 or may not continue as a communication forum. Revise to "Promote effective communication…". Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Policy 1.4.2.4 (National Issue) South Island Eel Harvest of eels, whether commercial or non- Amend to - May provide for commercial and non- Reject Industry Association commercial, has the same effect on ecosystem commercial take of tuna/eels, This policy is pre-determined at present by CGP05 Inc processes. If non-commercial harvest is to be allowed Remove Policy 1.4.2.4 (c) . Policy 4.1(e) and 1.4.2.4 (c) reflects provisions in 245/1 then commercial harvest should also be allowed. that CGP. The specific reference to "non- commercial" is relevant and retained in the context of Part Three Commerical eeling policies. Ngai Tahu (Te The policy does not adequately reflect the Treaty Amend policy as follows: Reject Runanga o Ngai obligation to enable NT whanui to exercise customary (i) Replace "May" with "Shall". This policy is pre-determined at present by CGP05 Tahu and other use. (ii) Include wording to allow for re-establishment and Policy 4.1(e). specified runanga) development of customary use. i) See 309/87 response, and see Policy 3.1.1 (now 309/88 (iii) Include wording to recognise customary use isn't fixed moved to an Interpretation section in Part One). in place and time. "May" is correct. ii) & iii) The wording of clause c) may suggest just ongoing traditions of customary use at a site, but equally could be read as allowing for re-established traditions. There is nothing in the policy that fixes it in time. The wording "at the site" may limit the place, but who could argue this given the wide-ranging pre- European settlement mahinga kai? Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Policy 1.4.2.7 (National Issue) Federated Mountain Supports. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/31 Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Policy 1.4.2.9 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te A requirement to recognise NT rights and values in Amend second sentence to replace "encourage" with Reject Runanga o Ngai regard to taonga species should be part of the "require". While the guidelines would be brought to the Tahu and other partnership arrangement concerned with these species. attention of conservation partnerships, and hopefully specified runanga) most will follow them, DOC has very limited ability 309/89 to "require" that. For some partnerships DOC has no contractual relationship, so cannot "require". Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Policy 1.4.2.10 (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 56 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te The NTCSA provides for a nohoanga site that is Provide for engagement about continued provision for Reject Runanga o Ngai unsuitable to be surrendered in exchange for a more nohoanga, including potential replacement of unsuitable Section 265, NTCSA98 is the only provision Tahu and other appropriate site. sites with more appropriate ones. allowing for a nohoanga 'exchange'. This provision specified runanga) does not need repeating or referencing in the CMS. 309/90 Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Milestones Year 3 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te HR[Further consultation requests to add milestones Accept Runanga o Ngai regarding representations of taonga species, and monitoring Delete "Nil" and add two new milestones: Tahu and other of Treaty engagement.] "Guidelines to identify cultural representation specified runanga) regarding the use of taonga species within advertising 309/206 and promotional material." "Systems and processes to monitor and measure Treaty engagement." Section: 1.4 Treaty of Waitangi Responsibilities Milestones Year 5 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te HR[Further consultation requests to add milestone Accept Runanga o Ngai regarding advocacy for mahinga kai etc.] New milestone added, to read: "Advocacy undertaken Tahu and other regarding the protection of mahinga kai, wahi tapu specified runanga) and other Ngai Tahu cultural resources." 309/207 Section: 1.5 Otago by 2024 (National Issue) Aircraft Owners and There are historic values in established backcountry Retain Objectives: 1.5.2.1-1.5.2.10, 1.5.3.1-1.5.3.8, Accept in part Pilots Association airstrips (e.g. at Upper Pyke River) 1.5.4.1 - 1.5.4.4. Add new objective "access to established Some objectives have been revised as a result of other (NZ) Ltd and historic recreational facilities (including airstrips) submissions. New objective not added as DOC's 16/4 should be enhanced." current approach to recreation management including access is covered under 1.5.3. There are no airstrips on pcl that are currently 'actively conserved historic sites' (see Appendix 10), or that DOC has the resources to maintain in terms of visitor facility priorities. Canterbury Support the aims that more people participate in Note support and that the use of 4WD vehicles supports Accept Recreational Four recreation and more people engage with conservation and enhances those aims. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Wheel Drive Club and value its benefits. (CR4WD) 85/3 Land Rovers Support the aims that more people participate in Note support and that the use of 4WD vehicles supports Accept in part Ownership Club recreation and more people engage with conservation and enhances those aims. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. (Otago) Inc. and value its benefits. 162/2 Upper Clutha Draft CMS fails to adequately identify or recognise Accept in part Angling Club recreational freshwater fisheries as required by Policy New objective added to 1.5.1 around working with 215/3 4.1 (a) ii of the CGP05. It fails to provide any specific landowners and local government, and advocating,
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 57 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point policies or outcomes regarding the conservation of for the protection of freshwater fisheries and fish recreational freshwater fisheries resources or advocacy habitat. The CMS already identifies, recognises, and for their conservation. set provisions for freshwater in 2.10 Freshwater Place (including Map 5.10 which shows freshwater resources in Otago), in other Part Two Places, and the Part Three section on sports fish and game bird hunting. Federated Farmers 1.5 is weak in comparison to 1.4 particularly in respect Reject of New Zealand to actively building up relationships. 1.4 includes the detail required to reflect statutory 241/2 obligations under the NTCSA98. 1.5 provides whole region objectives and milestones and includes numerous objectives around building partnerships and relationships and working with others, which reflect DOCs priorities over the next 10 years. Part Two Place outcomes and policies provide further details of building partnerships and relationships and working with others in specific Places. Federated Farmers Support tenor of 1.5 however feel that various Insert as a separate objective under each of sections 1.5.1, Reject of New Zealand objectives fails to acknowledge the support and other 1.5.2, 1.5.3 and 1.5.4 that gives clear indication that DOC Not needed as any objective (or policy) that refers to 241/5 resources that could contribute to DOCs wider will enter into early discussions with any affected working with the 'community' or 'others' is intended conservation objectives by talking with landholders yet landholders with the intention of seeking a mutually to incorporate a wide range of groups including many of the values can be found off PCL. agreeable outcome, including voluntary covenant. landholders. An inclusive definition of 'community' has been added to the Glossary. Objectives in 1.5.1 and 1.5.3 address the tenure review process but does not provide specific detail as DOC is not the lead agency and can only provide advice on this process. Kate Wardle Vision should reference the NZ Biodiversity Strategy, Add goal three of the NZBDS as the lead objective in this Reject 268/10 Goal Three. section - 'Halt the decline in New Zealand's indigenous The CMS set priorities for the DOCs work over the biodiversity.' next 10 years. The long term vision in 1.2 provides a 'Maintain and restore a full range of remaining natural 50 year vision and the 1.5 objectives and Place habitats and ecosystems to a healthy functioning state, outcome and policies provide achievable management enhance critically scarce habitats and sustain the more direction for the next 10 years. The NZBDS provides modified ecosystem in production and urban environments; a longer term view, and while the objectives in Part and do what else is necessary to --' One relate to goal three of the NZBDS, it is 'Maintain and restore viable populations of all indigenous appropriate that they are different and specific to the species and subspecies across their natural range and CMS area and term. maintain generic diversity.' Ian Cole Does not fairly recognise significance of recreational HR[DOC needs a clear mandate from fishing fraternity. Accept in part 334/2 freshwater fisheries and fails to provide specific policies Needs a spectrum of fishing opportunities rather than New objective added to 1.5.1 around working with with regard to their conservation and advocacy. closing off options - shouldn't be blanket.] landowners and local government, and advocating, for the protection of freshwater fisheries and fish habitat. The CMS already identifies, recognises, and
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 58 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point set provisions for freshwater in 2.10 Freshwater Place (including Map 5.10 which shows freshwater resources in Otago), in other Part Two Places, and the Part Three section on sports fish and game bird hunting. John McDonald Support aims of more people participate in recreation' Note support and that the use of 4WD vehicles support and Accept 335/1 and 'more people engage with conservation and value its enhances those aims. Some objectives have also been revised or added as a benefits. result of other submissions. Eugenie Sage Refers repeatedly to priority ecosystems. NHMS system Insert new outcome statement and amend vision: further Accept in part 336/7 has not been subject to meaningful public consultation. local extinctions have not occurred and populations of The CMS set priorities for the DOCs work over the The priority ecosystems it identifies do not include all threatened at risk locally and naturally rare species are next 10 years. The long term vision in 1.2 provides a places that have important values. CA and CGP requires improving within their natural range, and are becoming 50 year vision and the 1.5 objectives and Place that CMS's maintain the integrity of ecosystems and more common sights. All native species are secure outcome and policies provide achievable management prevent loss of species and ecosystems. The focus on throughout their range. direction for the next 10 years. The 1.2 vision refers "priorities" does not achieve this. to marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems and species. The outcome statement for each Place use parts of the suggested text above and have been chosen to reflect the priorities and management for those Places. See revised 1.5.1. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage (National Issue) Waitaki District Support as these align with Council's obligations under No change. Accept in part Council the RMA. Some objectives have also been revised or added as a 83/2 result of other submissions. Paul Dodgshun Oppose in part. These objectives could apply anywhere Make the objectives specific and relevant to the Otago Accept in part 117/3 in NZ. They have no Otago flavour. Need to mention context. Expand to include objectives for protecting These are whole region objectives, and are nationally valued Otago ecosystems and species, not just the Otago's distinctive landscapes, ecosystems and species. consistent. Otago's distinctive landscapes, ecosystems threatened ones. and species is captured throughout the CMS and in particular by Part Two Places and Appendicies. Some objectives have been revised or added as a result of other submissions. Garry Nixon Given the enormous threats from pests, priority should Add a new Objective: "Give priority to the most cost Accept in part 216/6 be given to the application of landscape scale integrated efficient and effective integrated pest control methods." Objectives added to manage effects of pests and wild pest control methods. animals. Additional outcomes and policies in Part Two provide further detail for specific places and refer to integrated programmes of intensive pest management. Detail on cost efficiency is not required in the CMS, DOC makes decisions on the use of pest control methods at an operational level, taking into account available technology and resources. Kate Wardle Otago and Canterbury should be consistent with regards New Objective - 'Contribute to the Crown tenure review Accept in part 268/8 to tenure review and reclassification of Stewardship process to seek the best protection of significant inherent The reference to securing public access is not needed Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 59 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point land. values as public conservation land and secure practical as section 1.5.1 is about maintaining and restoring public access across reviewable lands.' natural heritage. Recreational use is covered by 1.5.3 Also add objective from Canterbury CMS - 'Process and objective 1.5.3.8 already covers contributing to changing the classification of public conservation land tenure review to seek public access to pcl. Land where required to better reflect its primary values as specifically identified for reclassification is detailed identified in Part Two Places.' in Part Two Places. Also a more general Policy regarding reclassification of land to better reflect its value is included in Part Three. Kate Wardle Otago and Canterbury CMS should be consistent with New Objective - 'Advocate for the protection of priority Accept 268/9 regards to advocacy for biodiversity. ecosystem sites and sites with significant indigenous New objectives have been added to section 1.5.1 that vegetation, and significant habitats for indigenous fauna off address advocacy, including freshwater values. public conservation lands.' Kate Wardle Given the enormous threats to our natural heritage New Objective - 'Give priority to the most cost efficient Accept in part 268/11 values from pests, such as possums, rats, stoats etc and effective integrated pest control methods.' Objectives added to manage effects of pests and wild priority should be given to the application of landscape animals. Additional outcomes and policies in Part scale integrated pest control methods. E.g. 1080. Two provide further detail for specific places and refer to integrated programmes of intensive pest management. Detail on cost efficiency is not required in the CMS, DOC makes decisions on the use of pest control methods at an operational level, taking into account available technology and resources. Environment and Milestones - Outputs are measured in "reports" and not Accept in part Conservation on the completion of field work safeguarding resources Milestones have been revised. Organisations of NZ and at the increasing targets further into the future. inc Sounds sincere and comprehensive but are unlikely to 270/3 eventuate. Meridian Energy No objective regarding working with businesses to Add new objective. "Work with concessionaires, and other Accept in part Limited achieve direct conservation gains for the diversity of our business interest operating within and outside the A new Objective has been added regarding working 305/2 natural heritage. Such gains could be achieved from conservation estate, where conservation gains for the with business. businesses working within or outside the conservation diversity of our natural heritage may be achieved on public estate as part of their full suite of mitigation associated conservation lands and waters." with their development. Anne Steven Wilding trees are more than pines. Amend to replace wilding pines with wilding trees. Accept 306/68 Reference has been changed to wilding trees throughout the CMS. Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons. Include new objectives: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai 1. Enable NT whanui access to mahinga kai and cultural 1. Section 1.5.1 is about maintaining and restoring Tahu and other materials on conservation land, and cultural research and natural heritage, not human use of those resources. specified runanga) economic development in relation to flora and fauna, and Customary use & mahinga kai is best dealt with under 309/113 work with NT to ensure sustainable management of these 1.4 which then applies across all of 1.5 and Parts taonga. Two & Three. "Economic development" where it
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 60 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 2. Work with NT, the Ministry of Primary Industries and achieves conservation gains is covered under 1.5.5. the wider community to investigate the full range of Terminology such as "sustainable management" that mechanisms, including mataitai and taiapure mechanisms comes from other legislation (RMA91 in this case) under the Fisheries Act, to provide appropriate cannot be used under CA87 where the purpose is conservation measures to support healthy populations of "conservation" and preservation and protection. marine species. Where taonga fall within priority ecosystems and/or are national threatened or at risk species they will actively be 'conserved'; other ecosystems and species may still be conserved by nature of being within pcl&w. 2. All covered by objectives 1.5.1.2, 1.5.1.5 & 1.5.1.8, with 1.5.1.5 given effect through the MPA Policy process which does allow for the full range of mechanisms as requested. Royal Forest and Objectives - This section is minimal compared with Amend to ensure consistency with Canterbury and Accept in part Bird Protection Canterbury and Southland objectives. Southland. Some objectives have been revised and new Society objectives added. 330/6 Royal Forest and The Otago and Canterbury CMS should be consistent New Objective to follow 1.5.1.10 - 'Contribute to the Accept in part Bird Protection with regards to tenure review and reclassification of Crown tenure review process to seek the best protection of Objective 1.5.1.7 addresses the protection of Society Stewardship land. significant inherent values as public access across significant inherent values through the tenure review 330/13 reviewable lands.' process, and has been revised. Objective 1.5.3.8 Add objectives from Canterbury CMS, 1.5.11 addresses seeking public access and recreation opportunities through the tenure review process. Land specifically identified for reclassification is detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general Policy regarding reclassification of land to better reflect its value is included in Part Three. Royal Forest and The Canterbury CMS has some useful objectives which New Objective to follow 1.5.1.10 - 'Introduce and review Accept in part Bird Protection should be added to the Otago CMS. bylaws and regulations to enable better management of A new policy has been added to Part Three to address Society public conservation lands and waters.' the need for bylaws and regulations. 330/14 Royal Forest and The Canterbury CMS has this helpful objective. New Objective to follow 1.5.1.10 - 'Progress changing the Accept Bird Protection classification of public conservation land where required to Land specifically identified for reclassification is Society better reflect its primary values for all stewardship areas, detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general 330/15 giving priority to the most vulnerable and highest priority Policy regarding reclassification of land to better areas first.' reflect its value is included in Part Three. Royal Forest and The Canterbury CMS has an advocacy objective which New Objective to follow 1.5.1.10 - 'Advocate for the Accept in part Bird Protection should be added to the Otago CMS. There are few protection of priority ecosystem sites and species off public A new objective has been added to address this issue. Society priority ecosystem sites identified on private land and conservation lands and waters as well as ecosystems that 330/16 these do not necessarily cover all threatened or rare are regionally rare or threatened.' ecosystems. This statement of national priorities for Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 61 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point protecting rare and threatened species needs to be considered along with giving effect to the goals set out in the NZ Biodiversity Strategy. The greatest threat to out indigenous plants and animals is as a result of development on private land. Royal Forest and Ensure all relevant objectives in Section 1.5 are Add Canterbury Objectives 1.5.1.12, 1.5.1.15, 1.5.1.16. Accept Bird Protection consistent with Canterbury and Fiordland. A policy has been added to Part Three to address Society bylaws and regulations. Current pest objective 330/17 revised to refer to fostering community action, and a new objective added for pest and wild animal control. New objective added around multi-agency management of water bodies. Royal Forest and This section also needs a general objective with regards New Objective to follow 1.5.1.10 - 'Seek to ensure that no Accept in part Bird Protection to preventing the extension of ranges for deer, chamois, new populations of wild animals and animal pests are A new Objective is added regarding tahr being Society thar, wallabies etc. See 1.5.17 Canterbury CMS. established, or spread beyond their existing feral range.' controlled in accordance with the Himalayan Thar 330/18 Control Plan 1993, referecne is also throughout the relevant Part Two Places. Royal Forest and The 2024 vision should reference the NZ Biodiversity New Objective to follow 1.5.1.10 - Add goal three of the Reject Bird Protection Strategy, Goal three. NZBDS as the lead objective on this section. The CMS set priorities for the DOCs work over the Society Goal Three: Halt the decline in New Zealand's indigenous next 10 years. The long term vision in 1.2 provides a 330/19 biodiversity. 50 year vision and the 1.5 objectives and Place Maintain and restore a full range of remaining natural outcome and policies provide achievable management habitats and ecosystems to a healthy functioning state, direction for the next 10 years. The NZBDS provides enhance critically scarce habitats, and sustain the more a longer term view, and while the objectives in Part modified ecosystems in production and urban One relate to goal three of the NZBDS, it is environments; and so what else is necessary to maintain appropriate that they are different and specific to the and restore viable populations of all indigenous species and CMS area and term. subspecies across their natural range and maintain their genetic diversity. Ian Cole Little recognition to working relationship and Amend objectives to give recognition of significance of Accept in part 334/3 partnership with Fish and Game. Little interaction of recreational freshwater fishing within and throughout the New objective added to 1.5.1 around working with recreational anglers groups mentioned. CMS. landowners, MPI, F&G, and local government and HR [Should be working together in Partnership, DOC, Fish other agencies, and advocating, for the protection of and Game and the fishermen. Leadership needs to come freshwater fisheries and fish habitat. The CMS through in the CMS.] already identifies, recognises, and set provisions for freshwater in 2.10 Freshwater Place (including Map 5.10 which shows freshwater resources in Otago), in other Part Two Places, and the Part Three section on sports fish and game bird hunting. Recognition of recreational fishing is also throughout the Part Two Places.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 62 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Eugenie Sage Does not recognise adequately the recreational values of Add new objective: Reject 336/9 reviewable land and the considerable public benefit of "Contribute to the Crown tenure review process to ensure Section 1.5.1 is about maintaining and restoring having free public access. significant inherent values are protected as public natural heritage. Recreational use is covered by 1.5.3 conservation land and to secure practical public access and the tenure review objective in this section already across reviewable lands". covers this issue. Eugenie Sage the objectives don't recognise the major impacts of Add new objective: Accept in part 336/10 browsing mammals such as tahr, wallabies and chamois "Ensure that no new populations of wild animals or animal Threats such as animal and plan pests are inlcuded in on alpine and sub alpine ecosystems and habitats and pests are established, or spread beyond their existing feral 1.3 and also 1.5.. Referecne to control of tahr in the conservation benefits of reducing their numbers and range." accordance with the Himalayan Thar Control Plan preventing any expansion of their ranges. 1993 is included in Prt Two Places. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage 1.5.1 text (National Issue) Fish and Game New Support the mention of wetlands and braided river Accept Zealand - Otago habitats. Support noted. Region 148/21 Federated Mountain Supports list of ecosystems. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/32 Garry Nixon Tenure review has proven to be the most important Highlight the importance of tenure review in protecting Accept in part 216/3 conservation tool in Central Otago in recent decades. biodiversity and improving public access in Otago - with Objectives in 1.5.1, 1.5.2, and 1.5.3 for tenure review Draft fails to note the importance of tenure review. specific reference to its role in completing Conservation refer to its role in protecting conservation values and Parks. enhancing access and recreation opportunities. Reference is also made in the relevant Part Two Places. Tenure review is defined in the glossary and referred to in the text where needed. Further detail in 1.5.1 is not required. GNS Science The landforms that are shaped by geological processes Amend wording that recognises the landform and the Accept 239/3 that form the foundation of natural heritage seen to be natural processes that have formed them. A new objective has been added to recognise ignored. Would like to see a policy that provides more protection of landforms and geologocal features. natural landforms. ERA Environmental Does DOC and the CMS support the Dunedin "Wildlife If so state this. Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd Capital of New Zealand" concept? The Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place description 256/5 acknowledges that Dunedin is known as the 'Wildlife Capital of New Zealand'. Janet Ledingham Ecosystems services e.g. water harvesting from tussock Add "protection and enhancement of ecosystem services" Accept in part 273/7 lands and their value to the community need to be This section is about the ecosystems and species mentioned. present in Otago, rather than the ecosystem services they provide. Ecosystem services have been acknowledged in the relevant Part Two Places.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 63 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Anne Steven Freshwater ecosystems are very important for natural Amend to include Freshwater Ecosystems, Tussock Accept in part 306/15 heritage and should be included as a bullet point. grassland should reference 'short tussock grasslands'. Freshwater ecosystems has been added to the list. Tussock grasslands should include 'particularly short Short tussock is included in tussock grassland. tussock grasslands. Anne Steven To provide stronger clearer direction to conservation 1. Through conservation activity on public land and Accept in part 306/16 activities include the following objectives. advocacy, ensure there is no further loss of nationally 1.The CMS set priorities for the DOCs work over the threatened species, naturally rare ecosystems or wetlands. next 10 years. The 1.5 objectives and Place outcome Loss of or decline in other indigenous ecosystems is and policies provide achievable management reversed and they show significant improvement. direction for the next 10 years, including for species 2. Advocate through statutory and non-statutory processes and ecosystems. The long term vision in 1.2 provides for the protection of ecological, landscape and cultural a 50 year vision and includes more aspirational values off public conservation land, particularly for achievements. protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, 2. New objective added to cover this issue. threatened and at risk species and control of weeds and 3.Objectives in 1.5.1 cover the protection of pests. significant inherent values and recreational use 3. Through the Crown pastoral land tenure review process through tenure review and has been revised. The indentify all significant inherent values and seek the best reference to securing public access is not needed as protection of the values as public conservation land and section 1.5.1 is about maintaining and restoring secure enduring practical public access to areas with natural heritage. significant inherent values. 4.The Department contributes to the Crown tenure 4. through tenure review and other processes, identify review process which is lead by LINZ. The term conservation values and seek their protection, especially significant inherent value is retained for consistency where there are opportunities to improve connectivity and with the CPLA98. Objective revised as a result of enhance resilience and to secure protection of under- other submissions. represented and naturally rare ecosystems. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.1 (National Issue) Aramoana (Otago) Support, every ecosystem is important and unique and Retain objective 1.5.1.1 Accept in part Conservation needs to be preserved. Objective revised also as a result of other Charitable Trust submissions. The intent has not changed. 9/1 Wyuna Stables Disapprove of "Contribute" DOC should be doing more - LEADING the charge, not Accept in part 114/3 contributing. Objective 1.5.1.1 has been revised to incorporate Objectives 1.5.1.2 & 1.5.1.3, and the words 'contribute to' deleted. See NHMS common issue report for more detail. Federated Mountain Matter of concern. Limits prioritisation of species and Remove. Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) ecosystem protection to a subset of the full range. Objective retained but revised to incorporate 172/33 objectives 1.5.1.2 & 1.5.1.3, and to clarify that the focus is that the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage is maintained and restored.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 64 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Kate Wardle Objectives are too generic - could apply to anywhere in Amend to add wording that describes Otago's distinctive Accept in part 268/35 NZ. Lack mention of valued Otago species & species, ecosystems and landscapes. These are whole region objectives, and are nationally ecosystems - shouldn't only focus on threatened ones. consistent. Otago's distinctive landscapes, ecosystems and species are captured through reference to the various appendices, and further covered by Part Two Places. Some objectives have been revised or added as a result of other submissions. Botanical Society of Support Retain Accept in part Otago Objective revised as a result of other submissions. 287/3 The intent has not changed. Royal Forest and It is premature for a 10 year plan to adopt the current Include words to the effect of - 'Build a national network of Accept in part Bird Protection NHMS priority ecosystems when these are not finalised representative ecosystems in Otago conserved to a healthy Objective retained but revised to incorporate Society and have not been publically consulted on or peer functioning state, initially focusing on the ecosystems listed objectives 1.5.1.2 & 1.5.1.3, and to clarify that the 330/7 reviewed? Some ecosystems don't appear to have been in Appendix 2 and the priority ecosystem sites listed in focus is that the diversity of New Zealand's natural considered are not listed in appendix 4, such as Appendix 4. heritage is maintained and restored. Appendices will limestone areas, glacial outwash surfaces, braided Add missing ecosystems to Appendices.' be updated to include the latest information from rivers. Inconsistencies between many statements re natural heritage prioritising processes. Refer to significance/ranking ("Priority area" status) and the NHMS common issue paper for more detail. NHMS rankings which have not been included in the draft CMS. Should be included as indicative ranking only, and subject to change. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.2 (National Issue) Aramoana (Otago) Support, once these nationally threatened species are Retain objective 1.5.1.2 Accept Conservation gone they will never return. Objective retained but incorporated into an revised Charitable Trust 1.5.1.1 which focuses on priorities for maintaining 9/3 and restoring the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage. See NHMS common issue report for more detail. ERA Environmental Footnote 9, p 25. At risk (declining) species are not Amend. Accept Solutions NZ Ltd recognised as "nationally threatened species" Please Objective retained but incorporated into an revised 256/7 correct this. 1.5.1.1 which focuses on priorities for maintaining and restoring the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage. Objective revised to refer to threatened species and footnote deleted. See NHMS common issue report for more detail. Botanical Society of Support: Once these nationally threatened species are Retain. Accept Otago gone, they will never return. Objective retained but incorporated into an revised 287/5 1.5.1.1 which focuses on priorities for maintaining and restoring the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage. See NHMS common issue report for more detail.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 65 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Given that species are threatened or rare, there should Amend - 'Advocate for and lead effort to ensure the Accept in part Bird Protection be greater effort made than simply an objective to persistence and enhancement of nationally threatened, at Objective retained but incorporated into an revised Society contribute towards ensuring their persistence. This is risk and locally or naturally rare species, as listed in 1.5.1.1 which focuses on priorities for maintaining 330/8 DOC's core business. Appendix 6.' and restoring the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage. A new advocacy objective added. See NHMS common issue report for more detail. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.3 (National Issue) Aramoana (Otago) Support, once these iconic species are gone they will Retain objective 1.5.1.3 Accept Conservation never return. Objective retained but incorporated into an revised Charitable Trust 1.5.1.1 which focuses on priorities for maintaining 9/4 and restoring the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage. See NHMS common issue report for more detail. Fiordland Tramping Objective 1.5.1.3 is superfluous. The means by which Remove the list of nationally and Otago specific iconic Reject and Outdoor the national and Otago specific icon species were species. Objective retained but incorporated into an revised Recreation Club derived was seriously flawed and the list adds nothing 1.5.1.1 which focuses on priorities for maintaining 93/15 useful. and restoring the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage. See NHMS common issue report for more detail. The list in Appendix 7 includes nationally iconic species, and the objective is about Otago contributing to national efforts to maintain and restore these species. Appendix 7 title and introductory text has been revised to clarify what the list is and how it was derived. Otago specific iconic species are referred to in the text including in Part Two Places. Royal Forest and Appendix 7 list is iconic species is only particularly Amend - 'Lead and assist with efforts to maintain or restore Accept in part Bird Protection relevant to Otago. the Iconic species, listed in Appendix 7, that occur locally. Objective retained but incorporated into an revised Society Add to list of iconic species to include all of Otago's iconic 1.5.1.1 which focuses on priorities for maintaining 330/9 species.' and restoring the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage. See NHMS common issue report for more detail. Appendix 7 includes nationally iconic species, and the objective is about Otago contributing to national efforts to maintain and restore these species. Appendix 7 title and introductory text has been revised to clarify what the list is and how it was derived. Otago specific iconic species are referred to in the text including in Part Two Places. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.4 (National Issue) Aramoana (Otago) Support, working together is vital. Retain objective 1.5.1.4 Accept Conservation Support noted. The Objective revised as a result of Charitable Trust 9/5 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 66 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 9/5 other submissions. The intent has not changed. Fiordland Tramping Unclear what "locally treasured natural heritage" means. Clarify what this objective means. Accept and Outdoor Locally treasured natural heritage is the species and Recreation Club natural features that collectively are valued by a local 93/16 community as defining their locality. The Objective has been revised to provide clarity. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Support Retain Accept 149/4 Support noted. The Objective revised as a result of other submissions. The intent has not changed. New Zealand Four NZFWDA and associate clubs welcome the opportunity. Support. Accept Wheel Drive Support noted. The Objective revised as a result of Association other submissions. The intent has not changed. (NZFWDA) 174/7 Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.5 (National Issue) Aramoana (Otago) Support, with so many endangered sea mammals living Retain objective 1.5.1.5 Accept Conservation off the Otago Coast a Marine Reserve is well overdue. Objective revised as a result of other submissions. Charitable Trust The intent has not changed. 9/6 Wyuna Stables Support Marine Reserves DOC should be leading not contributing in making this Accept in part 114/2 happen soon. Objective revised to refer to engagement in collaborative processes and to include marine reserves (in accordance with MPAP). NZ Rock Lobster Associated policies and outcomes provide details of Accept in part Industry Council how this objective is to be achieved in Otago. Objective revised to refer to engagement in and Paua Industry Understand that they are intended to contribute to the collaborative processes and to include marine Council implementation of the Government's MPA Policy. reserves (in accordance with MPAP). 178/1 Discussion of MPAs in the CMS needs to be consistent with the MPA Policy and accurately reflect the nature of both the threats to marine biodiversity and the range of available biodiversity protection mechanisms. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.6 (National Issue) Aramoana (Otago) Support, invasive weeds are smothering saltmarsh Retain objective 1.5.1.6 Accept in part Conservation plants at Aramoana leading to a loss of biodiversity. Objective revised as a result of other submissions, Charitable Trust and a new objective added. The intent has not 9/7 changed. Waitaki District Objective 1.5.1.6 better reflects Council's district plan No change. Accept in part Council and objective. Objective revised as a result of other submissions. 83/3 The intent has not changed.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 67 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Seems very broad when opportunity should surely exist Amend Accept in part 149/5 for utilising (on areas of lessened or reduced Objective revised to refer to foster combined conservation value) development opportunities for community action, and an additional objective added recreational hunting provide soil and water conservation for pest and wild animal control at priority ecosystem values are not placed in jeopardy. units. New Zealand Difference between Otago and Canterbury CMS. No Accept Deerstalkers reference to fostering combined community action on Objective revised to refer to foster combined Association pest and wild animal control yet there is a year-5 output community action and two new objectives added, one Incorporated on reporting on partnerships of this kind. to manage effects of pests and wild animals on PEU 285/18 using a targeted landscape multi-threat approach, and one around containing tahr within the feral range and ensuring that new populations of wild animals and animal pests are not established. Botanical Society of Support: Invasive weeds are smothering saltmarsh Retain. Accept in part Otago plants at Aramoana, leading to a loss of biodiversity. Objective revised as a result of other submissions. 287/6 The intent has not changed. Also see additional Objective in regards to managing the threats to marine and coastal habitats. Anne Steven Support in part. Amend to read - "Contain and/or control pest plants and Accept in part 306/17 animals on public conservation lands to low levels and Objective revised to refer to foster combined increasingly reduce their presence." community action and two new objectives added, one "Work with national and regional agencies, businesses and to manage effects of pests and wild animals on PEU private landowners, and community groups to minimise using a targeted landscape multi-threat approach, and impacts of plant and animal pests and human on other areas another around containing tahr within the feral range of conservation value and to reduce risk to public and ensuring that new populations of wild animals conservation lands." and animal pests are not established. Ngai Tahu (Te NT has a concern about pest control. Amend to "Work with Ngai Tahu and communiites, Accept in part Runanga o Ngai regional agencies…". Objective revised as a result of other submissions and Tahu and other now refers to fostering community action. Section 1.4 specified runanga) covers working with Ngai Tahu and applies across all 309/201 of 1.5 and Parts Two & Three. Royal Forest and DOC needs to lead this work as it is not always possible New objective to follow 1.5.1.6 - 'Manage the effects of Accept in part Bird Protection to work with communities etc to achieve this. pest and wild animals on priority ecosystem sites, including Objectives added to manage effects of pests and wild Society Mt Aspiring National Park through a strategic and animals. Additional outcomes and policies in Part 330/11 Given the enormous threats to our natural heritage sustainable landscape multi-threat management approach. Two provide further detail for specific places and values from pests, such as possums, rats, stoats and Give priority to the most cost efficient and effective refer to integrated programmes of intensive pest other introduced mammals there needs to be an integrated pest control methods.' management. Detail on cost efficiency is not required objective to give priority to the application of landscape HR [DOC to lead and community partners to use bed and in the CMS, DOC makes decisions on the use of pest scale integrated pest control methods such as aerial effective methods] control methods at an operational level, taking into 1080. New control methods mean that it is now much account available technology and resources. cheaper and more effective to aerially threat large areas.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 68 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.7 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Using these corridors as physical linkages for Amend to clarify. Accept in part 149/6 connecting areas of similar ecological value is Objective revised for consistency with Canterbury supported, but whether this is for the linking of access and Southland CMS. Reference to ecological ways for species peculiar to these areas, or for ongoing connectivity has been removed. Achieving public physical public access is unclear from the CMS access through tenure review is covered by the tenure document. review objective in Part 1.5.3. Ian M Turnbull What does "other processes" mean? Advocacy? Clarify meaning and endorse DOC advocacy. Accept in part 250/2 Submissions to Regional and District Plans? Objective revised to remove reference to other processes and as a result of other submissions. New objective for advocacy added. Kate Wardle Otago and Canterbury CMS's should be consistent with Add protection of ecosystem services. Accept in part 268/7 regards to tenure review and reclassification of Objective revised for consistency with Canterbury Stewardship land. and Southland CMS. 1.5.1 is about the ecosystems and species present in Otago rather than the ecosystem services they provide. Ecosystem services are acknowledged in the relevant Part Two Places. Janet Ledingham Otago and Canterbury CMSs should be consistent with Rewrite to reflect this. Accept 273/5 regards to tenure review and reclassification of Objective for tenure review revised. Land Stewardship Land. specifically identified for reclassification is detailed in Part Two Places. Also a more general Policy regarding reclassification of land to better reflect its value is included in Part Three. Anne Steven HR[Amend to read - 'Through the Crown pastoral land Accept in part 306/85 tenure review process indentify all significant inherent Objective revised to refer to seeking the protection of values and seek the best protection of the values as public significant inherent values, with specific detailed conservation land and secure enduring practical public references removed. Achieving public access through access to areas with significant inherent values." "Through tenure review is covered by the tenure review tenure review and other processes, identify conservation objective in Part 1.5.3. values and seek their protection, especially where there are opportunities to improve connectivity and enhance resilience and to secure protection of under-represented and naturally rare ecosystems."] Royal Forest and Tenure review needs its own similar objective. There is Amend - 'Contribute to the Crown tenure review process to Accept in part Bird Protection a need to ensure recognition and protection of the seek the best protection of significant inherent values Objective revised as a result of other submissions and Society ecosystem services, such as water harvesting that can be across reviewable lands having regard to poorly and under for consistency with Canterbury and Southland CMS. 330/10 provided by protecting natural ecosystems. represented ecosystems and the importance of ecosystem 1.5.1 is about the ecosystems and species present in services and connectivity between sites.' Otago rather than the ecosystem services they provide. Ecosystem services are acknowledged in the relevant Part Two Places.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 69 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Eugenie Sage Oppose in part as suggests only under represented Amend: ...habitats that are currently under represented or Accept in part 336/8 ecosystems will be restored to full Crown ownership have significant inherent values. And add protection of Objective revised to refer to seeking the protection of and protection as conservation land when the Crown ecosystem services to Objective 1.5.1.7. significant inherent values. 1.5.1 is about the Pastoral Lands Act promotes protection of significant ecosystems and species present in Otago rather than inherent values. Also does not recognise the ecosystem the ecosystem services they provide. Ecosystem services provided by protected tussock grasslands and services are acknowledged in the relevant Part Two economic and other benefits from protecting SIVs. Places. Further reference in 1.5.1 is not needed. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.8 (National Issue) Janet Ledingham Be positive about marine and coastal habitats. Commit Amend to "Promote and achieve protection of marine and Accept in part 273/6 to achieving protection including new marine reserves. coastal habitats, particularly marine mammals, and seabird Objective revised and new objective added around habitats, through the creation of marine reserves, and work protecting marine mammals. Objective 1.5.1.5 has with the community . . . " been revised to refer to engagement in collaborative processes and to include marine reserves (in accordance with MPAP). Royal Forest and DOC has responsibilities to do far more than just Rewrite into two objectives, one dealing with coastal and Accept in part Bird Protection promote the protection of marine and coastal habitats marine ecosystems and one with marine mammals based on Objective revised and new objective added around Society and species. Southland and Canterbury CMS also deals all three CMS's. E.g. 'Safeguard and protect marine protecting marine mammals. Objective 1.5.1.5 has 330/12 with threats for marine mammals. mammal populations by working with others to manage been revised to refer to engagement in collaborative threats to marine mammals, particularly Hector's dolphins processes and to include marine reserves (in to ensure their recovery and protection.' accordance with MPAP). Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Objective 1.5.1.9 (National Issue) Aramoana (Otago) Support, at Aramoana there is no land link between the Retain objective 1.5.1.9 Accept in part Conservation 2 Aramoana Reserves. These should be linked via a Objective revised and new objective added around Charitable Trust Marine Reserve. protecting marine and coastal habitats. Objective 9/8 1.5.1.5 has been revised to refer to engagement in collaborative processes and to include marine reserves (in accordance with MPAP). Waitaki District Aligns with Council's advocacy work through the No change. Accept in part Council Biodiversity Coordinator. Objective revised as a result of other submissions. 83/4 The intent has not changed. TrustPower Limited Agree in principle but further info required as to what Amend. "Work with the community (including private land Reject 105/2 methods will be used to 'secure' the ecological owners) to ENCOURAGE ecological corridors linking The objective does not identify particular methods corridors. Some guidance and direction needs to be PCL and other areas of conservation value IN THE that could be used to secure ecological corridors, but provided as to which conservation areas will be linked LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW. . . .". reflects that a range of protection forms may be used. together. Objective is intended to be overarching, with detail for specific conservation areas or locations referred to in Part Two Places where relevant. Federated Farmers We understand the purpose and function of ecological Amend " and other areas of conservation value Reject of New Zealand corridors, however where landowners have already gone PREFERABLY BY USING A NON-REGULATORY The objective does not identify particular methods 241/8 through a District Plan or Tenure Review process APPROACH". that could be used to secure ecological corridors, but exerting extra pressure to achieve this objective has the reflects that a range of protection forms may be used. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 70 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point potential to antagonise the very landowner whose cooperation is essential to achieving desired environmental outcomes. Dunedin City Unclear whether 'secure' means ownership by DOC or Clarify the definition of 'secure' to reflect a range of Accept in part Council another form of protection. the objective is silent on protection forms. Include territorial authorities and other The objective does not identify particular methods 243/3 working with territorial authorities and other agencies. agencies in terms of 'working with community'. that could be used to secure ecological corridors, but corridors should not be developed in isolation from reflects that a range of protection forms may be used. plans that local authorities have developed. e.g. the Any objective (or policy) that refers to working with Biodiversity Strategy for Dunedin city contains a vision the 'community' or 'others' is intended to incorporate a for biodiversity around a network of natural spaces and; wide range of groups, including agencies. An the current review of the Dunedin district Plan is likely inclusive definition of 'community' has been added to to introduce a framework and incentives for existing the Glossary. Objective revised to remove particular potential corridors. reference to private landowners. Anne Steven Include agencies in this Objective, as they are often Amend to include Agencies. Accept in part 306/18 responsible for important linking areas such as riverbeds Any objective (or policy) that refers to working with and highway reserves. the 'community' or 'others' is intended to incorporate a wide range of groups, including agencies. An inclusive definition of 'community' has been added to the Glossary. Objective revised to remove particular reference to private landowners. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Milestones Year 3 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth All three milestones mention the reporting of various Milestones should indicate that actions desired are sought. Accept in part 149/7 outcomes, presumably on progress or the lack of it. Amend to include annual reporting. Milestones have been revised. They should indicate desired actions. Annual reporting of these bullet points is more appropriate. Ian M Turnbull Milestone outputs lack teeth - "Report on progress" Replace "Report on" with measurable objectives such as Accept in part 250/3 means a report will be written saying nothing. "Implement x projects". Milestones have been revised. Janet Ledingham Report on progress with marine protection in year 3 Achieve and complete some aspects of marine protection. Accept in part 273/8 rather than year 5. Milestones have been revised. Anne Steven all milestones - Reporting is itself not a conservation Amend to include specific programmes of tangible Accept in part 306/19 milestone. Specific programmes of tangible measurable measurable milestones. Milestones have been revised. milestones need to be prepared and inserted here. Programmes need to be prepared for different work streams. These programmes need to be shared with the wider community in order to foster collaboration towards shared vision and objectives and to encourage information sharing. Section: 1.5.1 The diversity of our natural heritage Milestones Year 5 (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 71 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point New Zealand Pest control and wild animal control need to be Pest control and wild animal control need to be Accept in part Deerstalkers differentiated. Real outputs should be specified: a differentiated. Real outputs should be specified: a report of The milestones have been revised. Association report of itself guarantees nothing. itself guarantees nothing. Incorporated 285/19 Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life (National Issue) Waitaki District Support as these align with Council's obligations under No change. Accept in part Council the RMA. Some objectives have been revised or added as a 83/5 result of other submissions. Fiordland Tramping Development of historic priorities should be done in Accept in part and Outdoor partnership with community. This is covered by the revised Objectives in 1.5.2. Recreation Club 93/17 St Bathan's Document acknowledges that there needs to be Accept in part Heritage and cooperation with other bodies involved in heritage Milestones have been revised. Environment management, but there are no details or measureable Preservation Trust safeguards in the rest of the document that ensure that 164/3 this will take place. While many of the objectives are laudable we are unconvinced that producing more reports for the milestones-outputs described will do anything to conserve or protect the heritage environment in any meaningful and concrete way. Straterra Natural Otago has an extensive gold mining history and Noted Resources of New heritage. It is accepted that heritage issues will often See revised section 1.5.2. Zealand figure in the context of minerals exploration or mining. 246/13 Most mineral activities today are carried out in the same places where they were carried out in the past. The difference is today explorers and miners must manage or minimise their effects on environment and remove assets that are no longer required while the environmental effects of the past and associated relics are today's heritage. Environment and Milestones - Outputs are measured in "reports" and not Accept in part Conservation on the completion of field work safeguarding resources Milestones have been revised. Organisations of NZ and at the increasing targets further into the future. inc Sounds sincere and comprehensive but are unlikely to 270/4 eventuate. New Zealand Could be strengthened through the adoption of two Add objectives 1.5.2.11 and 1.5.2.12, and Year 3 Accept Historic Places Trust additional objectives and outputs from the Southland milestone, 2nd bullet as per Southland CMS. Two new objectives have been added. See revised 280/8 CMS. Milestones.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 72 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point New Zealand SCHIP has been a very successful long-term partnership Add objective: "Work in collaboration with local Accept in part Historic Places Trust project. Has significantly added to knowledge of government, iwi, the NZHPT, NZAA and other local A new objective has been added to expand 280/9 Southland's coastal heritage and has been influential in heritage interest groups to commence an Otago Coastal understanding, recording and interpretation of managing this heritage Heritage Inventory Project." historic sites in Otago. The CMS does not detail how Add milestone output to three year time-frame: "Report on this will be undertaken. progress towards establishing a Coastal Heritage Inventory Project for Otago." Ngai Tahu (Te Ara tawhito (ancestral trails), and the links between 1. Include narrative recognising the importance of ara Accept in part Runanga o Ngai them, are an important component of the whenua tupuna tawhito (ancestral trails) in Otago's cultural and historic A narrative is not necessary in this section; the matter Tahu and other (ancestral landscape) and history of Otago which should landscape. of "journeys" and "trails...used by Maori" is specified runanga) be recognised. 2. Include an objective requiring engagement with NT over mentioned (but will be revised to "ara tawhito 309/98 potential for development of a 'trails' linkage and theme, (ancestral trails)"), and add or revise an Objective particularly to complement interpretive work on the Great like CCMS 1.5.2.6 to address the need to reassess Walks. Appendix 10 to include such trails. Note that descriptive text revisions to Places address "trails"; the context in each case will be checked to see which of "pounamu trails" or "ara tawhito" is required. Ngai Tahu (Te Greater attention needs to be given to recognition, Add 3 objectives: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai protection and management of NT cultural sites and 1. Work with NT to ensure NT cultural sites are managed 1. "Ensure" is considered not always practical and Tahu and other whenua tupuna. in accordance with their values, and to explore potential for might at times conflict with other conservation values specified runanga) management to be devolved to Papatipu Runanga. (e.g. fauna), but add new objective to read: "Work 309/99 2. Protect cultural sites and whenua tupuna from adverse with Ngai Tahu to identify and manage places of effects of development on public conservation land. importance to them according to the values of those 3. Advocate for protection of cultural sites and whenua places, and where there is a common interest support tupuna on public conservation land from the effects of Papatipu Runanga to lead management." development on nearby land. 2 & 3. Add new combined Objective, to read: "Work with Ngai Tahu to protect cultural sites and whenua tupuna on public conservation lands and waters from adverse effects of development." An emphasis here is on working with NT, as the scope of cultural sites and whenua tupuna is broad. Ngai Tahu (Te More specific milestones are required to ensure Add milestones: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai appropriate priority is given to protection and (i) identify NT values associated with actively conserved In the absence of clarification from NT on which of Tahu and other management of NT cultural sites. historic places listed in Appendix 10, consider NT cultural the Appendix 10 sites already listed have NT values specified runanga) [Also Appendix 10] There are NT values associated sites for addition to this list and update the Appendix (3 and what those values are, this action would be 309/100 with some 'non-Maori' historic places in Appendix 10, years). appropriate as part of ongoing liaison with NT and and these should be recognised. (ii) report on progress with management of NT cultural implementation of Objectives 1.5.2.1 & 3 (now sites (5 years). 1.5.2.2 & 4). This action, and reporting on progress, would be covered by the 2nd existing Year-3 milestone, revised to read: "Heritage assessments for all actively conserved historic places listed in Appendix 10, including identification of Ngai Tahu values." Also add new Year-3 Milestone, to read: Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 73 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point "Identification of new sites for inclusion in Appendix 10, including sites important to Ngai Tahu." Ngai Tahu (Te NT should be encouraged and supported to provide 1. Include reference to the general principle that NT should Accept in part Runanga o Ngai interpretation in relation to NT cultural sites and tell NT stories and ensure this is reflected in objectives Both matters can be covered, to the extent legally and Tahu and other landscapes. relating to interpretation of historic sites. practically that NT could be the only tellers of NT specified runanga) 2. Include an objective enabling cultural markers to be stories, by revising Objective 1.5.2.10, with other 309/118 placed in the landscape. revisions to get SM, O & C CMS consistency, to read "Work collaboratively with Ngāi Tahu, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and other agencies to identify, protect, conserve and correctly interpret historic and cultural heritage, including cultural markers within the landscape, such as through...". Michael Bernard Need to mention historic backcountry airstrips Mention historic backcountry airstrips in the section. Accept Thomas especially those installed during the early venison Text revised. A new sentence has been added 'These 322/4 recovery days and on run country. include a large number of buildings, structures, tracks and backcountry airstrips, which all hold some historic value.' Ian Cole Objective recognition should be given to historical CMS needs to recognise importance that angling Accept in part 334/4 significance of freshwater fishing in NZ and importance recreational activity as played in raising the publics An objective in1.5.2 is not needed as detail included if has played in NZs historical enjoyment of PCL. awareness of and support for conservation and natural by 2.10 Freshwater Place and covered by outcome resources in general. around recreational opportunities increasing public awareness of and support for freshwater habitats and values. Text revised to include reference to early outdoor recreation. Recreation has also been added to Freshwater place description in regards to human history. Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life 1.5.2 text (National Issue) Recreational No mention of historic backcountry airstrips. Mention historic backcountry airstrips in this section. Accept in part Backcountry Pilots Text revised. A new sentence has been added 'These Association (RBPA) include a large number of buildings, structures, tracks 37/4 and backcountry airstrips, which all hold some historic value.' Te Anau Cycling Inc. Support - TMTBC have an interest in rediscovering old Retain objective 1.5.2 Accept in part 163/1 heritage trails and sites to create opportunities for public Support noted. Some objectives revised as a result of to enjoy and explore the regions heritage. other submissions. Federated Mountain 3rd para. Would like an explanation as to why the Otago Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) Goldfields Park is unsustainable, and how managing the The concept of the Otago Goldfileds Park is no 172/34 sites on an individual basis would lead to different longer used and reference to it has been removed outcomes. At odds with tussocklands park concept from the CMS. The tussockgrass land parks may proposed for upland parts of Central Otago. include some historic buildings and sites.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 74 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Pg 27, para 3. Remove DMF references. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for 172/35 managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. It should be included and referred to in the CMS. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more information. Backcountry Skiers Support. 2nd sentence should be expanded to include Change to read "... early outdoor recreation activities such Accept Alliance "tramping and backcountry skiing". Both these activities as tramping and backcountry skiing ..." Text revised and other recreational activities included. 214/14 represent the earliest forms of outdoor recreation in Otago. New Zealand This section does a good job of recognising the broad 1. Amend 2nd para, 2nd sentence: "... of Otago's history - Accept in part Historic Places Trust range of heritage values in the Otago region. early Maori and Pakeha exploration and settlement, gold, 1. text revised and 'settlement' is included. 280/2 Recommend some minor changes to this section to …" 2. text revised and 'later gold mining enterprises such better capture the range of heritage values present in the 2. Amend 2nd para, 4th sentence: "… of this period and as dredging' has been included. region. later gold mining enterprises such as dredging remain on 3. Text refers to early exploration and settlement.. Pastoral sites appear to be missed. Pastoral heritage sites public conservation land …" Pastoral heritage sites are included in Appendix 10, deserve a mention. 3. Add text to recognise Otago's pastoral heritage sites. and further recognised in relevant Part Two Places. Re: Otago Goldfields Park, interested to know how the 4. The Homeward Bound Battery and Wyuna should be 4. The Macetown Historic Reserve is listed in decision was reached that this concept is no longer seen considered for addition to the list of icon destinations. Appendix 10, including the 'Homeward Bound as sustainable or realistic. Considered to illustrate the Battery'. Whakaari Conservation Area is also an variety of mining history over time, often it is the small, actively conserved Historic Place and included in isolated mining sites that contribute to the significance Appendix 10. of the larger or more 'iconic' sites. The Homeward Bound Battery and Wyuna heritage sites have very high heritage significance. Despite being less accessible than those listed as 'icon destinations', these sites are worthy of 'icon' status. Geoff Spearpoint Request that DOC tells the story of recreational Accept in part 304/3 mountaineering huts built by volunteer club members in the This is mainly covered in the MANPMP however a West Matukituki Valley from the 1930's on, they became new sentence has been added to 1.3 History which primary advocates for establishing a NP at Mount Aspiring. recognises the contribution and legacy of the backcountry huts built by the mountaineers. Also mountaineering as an early recreational activity has been included in the text. Queenstown Support - QMTBC have an interest in rediscovering old Retain Accept in part Mountain Bike Club heritage trails and sites to create opportunities for public Support noted. Some text revised as a result of other 332/1 to enjoy and explore the regions heritage. submissions. Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Objective 1.5.2.1 (National Issue) Aircraft Owners and AOPA notes the other objectives 1.5.2.1 to 1.4.2.10 Retain objectives 1.5.2.1 to 1.5.2.10, 1.3.3.1 to 1.5.3.8, Accept in part Pilots Association which should include the continued use of historic back 1.5.4.1 to 1.5.4.4. There are no airstrips on pcl that are currently (NZ) Ltd country airstrips for recreational landings. Appendix 1 Add new objective 'access to established and historic 'actively conserved historic sites' (see Appendix 10). 16/5 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 75 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point should include the maintenance of historic airstrips. recreational facilities (including airstrips) should be AOPA would assist in partnership with DOC to capture enhanced. the history of airstrips and provide for their recreational Include airstrip maintenance in Appendix 1. use. New Zealand Does not appear to be a 'milestone - output' linked to Add a 'milestone-output' for year 5: "Report on nature, Accept in part Historic Places Trust this objective. extent, significance and condition of heritage sites on DOC focus will be on actively conserved historic 280/3 public conservation land and progress towards recording places. Objective 1.5.2.1 is revised to refer also to the the location of heritage sites on public conservation land in value and significance of historic places, which the form of NZ Archaeological Assn site records or other contributes to the accuracy of priority setting for records for non-archaeological heritage sites." historic work. The Milestones have been revised. Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Objective 1.5.2.2 (National Issue) Federated Mountain Remove DMF references. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for 172/36 managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. It should be included and referred to in the CMS. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more information. Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Objective 1.5.2.3 (National Issue) New Zealand Supports, however should acknowledge that such Amend: "... and their conservation need in accordance with Accept Historic Places Trust conservation should always be informed by best heritage conservation best practice." New objective added to cover this. 280/4 practice heritage conservation principles. Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Objective 1.5.2.4 (National Issue) Ian M Turnbull "Understand the expectations..." and then? Replace with "Understand and act on the expectations..." Accept in part 250/4 Understanding expectations contributes to DOCs approach to managing and prioritising its historic work, enabling it to act on and achieve objectives 1.5.2.2 and 1.5.2.3. Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Objective 1.5.2.6 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te There should be potential for active protection and Amend to: "Work with Ngai Tahu to identify cultural sites Accept in part Runanga o Ngai interpretatiom on more than one NT site. that should be actively conserved, and... on public This is covered by Objective 1.5.2.7 (see 309/118 Tahu and other conservation lands." response) and by making 1.5.27 plural, i.e. to read specified runanga) "...at specific sites...". 309/199 Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Objective 1.5.2.7 (National Issue) Recreational Another example of an organisation which can help Mention the Recreational Back country Pilots Association Reject Backcountry Pilots indentify, protect, interpret and manage important in this section. Other individual groups are not mentioned in the Association (RBPA) historic backcountry airstrips is the Recreational Back objective. The reference to 'others' is intended to 37/5 Country Pilots Association. incorporate a wide range of groups including recreational groups such as the RBPA.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 76 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Shaun Gilbertson Another example of an organisation which can help Mention Recreation Backcountry Pilots in objective. Reject 66/3 identify, protect, interpret and manage important HR [Upper Pyke airstrip - access for everyone. Other individual groups are not mentioned in the historic backcountry airstrips is Recreational All you need to land is 150m and 2 lines in the grass to objective. The reference to 'others' is intended to Backcountry Pilots. land. incorporate a wide range of groups including Basic maintenance of the airstrips will need to be attended recreational groups such as the RBPA. to - this could be a partnership.] Waitaki District Is aligned with Council's recent and current work on No change. Accept Council protection of historic sites and areas. Support noted 83/6 New Zealand Support. Adopt. Accept Historic Places Trust Support noted. 280/5 Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Objective 1.5.2.8 (National Issue) Waitaki District Is aligned with Council's recent and current work on No change. Accept Council protection of historic sites and areas. Support noted. 83/7 New Zealand Supportive, but it should ensure that any new models Amend: "... and explore alternative models with a focus on Accept in part Historic Places Trust trialled and/or adopted do not compromise heritage finding new models which have the potential to provide This is covered by 'explore alternative models'. No 280/6 values. benefits to heritage sites without compromising their change required. significant values." Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Objective 1.5.2.10 (National Issue) New Zealand Supports but better heritage protection outcomes can be Add a milestone-output: "Report on number of heritage Reject Historic Places Trust achieved through the tenure review process. Section sites protected by heritage covenants pursuant to the Milestone not added as tenure review is a process run 280/7 80(6) of the CPLA in conjunction with the HPA Historic Places Act 1993 as a result of involvement in the by LINZ. DOC provides advice to LINZ on the provide for heritage covenants. Greater use could be tenure review process under the Crown Pastoral Land Act identification of significantly inherent values and made of this mechanism. 1998." recommendations for their protection and management, but does not have a statutory decision- making role in the process. Geoff Spearpoint It is noted that there is no mountaineering club huts on Amend to included new objective - 'Respect and protect our Reject 304/4 Appendix 10, add Objective to follow 1.5.2.10. local recreational past and add appropriate huts to the Appendix 10 references the Departments actively historic sites in Appendix 10' managed historic sites. If these huts are not owned by the Department they will not be included in this appendix. Reference added to 1.3 text for mountaineering as an early recreation activity. Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point #199. Include provision to identify opportunities for protection of Accept in part Runanga o Ngai sites and/or landscapes that are significant to NT. To the extent that DOC, as opposed to NT & HPT, Tahu and other contributes historic places information to the tenure specified runanga) review process (run by LINZ), this is covered by the 309/200 wording "historic places". Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Milestones Year 3 (National Issue) Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 77 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ian M Turnbull Milestone: "Report on the number ..." means doing Replace with "Understand and act on the expectations..." Accept in part 250/5 nothing is an option. Need a defined and measurable Milestones have been revised. target. Section: 1.5.2 History is protected and bought to life Milestones Year 5 (National Issue) Ian M Turnbull "Report on progress towards alternative Spell out exactly what alternatives are being considered. Accept in part 250/6 models..."Where are these? Handing over to business The Milestones have been revised. interests or volunteer/community groups? Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation (National Issue) Brenda Reading Would like to see the activity of horse riding to be just Promotional brochures to be created which clearly promote Accept in part 12/4 as clearly and actively noted and encouraged as where and when to ride and some trails identified, along the There is further provision for horse riding in Part walking, cycling etc. lines of tramping brochures. Three and relevant Part Two Places. Reference to brochures is not needed in the CMS as these are produced and managed at an operational level. Many current place based brochures already refer to horse riding opportunities and the DOC website provides information on places you can do specific activities including horse riding. Stuart Pearson Support the encouragement and facilitation of more Retain Policy 1.5.3 especially 1.5.3.7 Accept in part 31/1 people participating in recreation. 1.5.3.7 has been changed as a result of other submissions. New Zealand Requests that the CMS recognises the statutory role of Include a specific section which sets out the policies for Accept in part Walking Access the NZ Walking Access Commission and encourages public access on and to conservation land and, where The CMS cannot go into detail about every statutory Commission DOC to recognise the Commission's role in facilitating appropriate, adjoining private land. role that various organisations have. Recognition of 73/1 public access to public land, and its role in working with Include the following statements: the NZWAC is identified in a new objective added to private landowners to secure public access over private - "Recognise the role of the NZ Walking Access 1.5.3, as well as Part Two Places. land. Supports provisions that endorse these roles and Commission ..." statements encouraging cooperation between agencies - "Support the retention of existing legal public access ..." and landowners in securing, retaining and protecting - "Collaborate and cooperate with NZ Walking Access enduring access to public conservation lands. Essential Commission ..." in achieving DOC's recreation strategy. Also need to - "Endorse and actively promote the responsibilities of the retain and protect existing public access, such as on public ..." easements and on formed and unformed legal roads. - "Reference the NZ Walking Access Commission within the Glossary ..." New Zealand The outcome is sound as provision of effective and on- Could be clearer with inclusion of statements that are in the Accept in part Walking Access going access is implicit in the objectives. Southland draft CMS. Objective added for working with NZWAC and Commission - Another way of connecting people with indigenous tenure review objective revised. 73/4 biodiversity is to improve access to PCL and waters, particularly landlocked areas; - 1.5.3.10 "Work with the NZ Walking Access Commission to enhance public access to PCL and from PCL to the coastal margin and rivers, where this will not affect natural,
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 78 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point cultural or historic heritage values" - 1.5.3.11 "Contribute to Crown tenure review processes and work with the NZ Walking Access Commission to enhance public access" Waitaki District All sites including local treasures and backcountry sites All sites, including local treasures and backcountry sites, Accept in part Council need to be identified for consultation. There are no need to be identified for consultation. Request measurable Lists of Local Treasure and Backcountry destinations 83/9 targets and measures specified for outcomes and no performance indicators. are not provided because there are many of them and service levels for the different categories so it is unclear DM has not yet clearly defined priorities for these what delivery will occur on each site. Council is destination types. See Recreation and DM common currently reviewing the land that it manages and how issues paper for more detail. Milestones have been this land is held by Council. It is likely through this revised. process that Council will de-vest DOC-owned land back to DOC to manage. There are few measurable performance indicators. Fiordland Tramping Appears that "destinations" are clearly defined and there Include an objective that requires DOC to consult with Reject and Outdoor is little flexibility. Needs to better reflect the dynamic communities on prioritising destinations and facilities on DM defines destinations and outlines DOC's Recreation Club nature of usage of public conservation land. Needs to be public conservation land in Otago. approach to recreation, which includes understanding 93/14 a higher level of dialogue with local communities to what people want and working with others. Icons and determine "destination" priorities. Gateways will be reviewed regularly and Local Treasure and Backcountry will be reviewed on an on- going basis as a part of DOC operations. Text references in 1.5.3, the Glossary, and Appendices have been revised to reflect this. Refer to Recreation and DM common issues paper for more detail. Fiordland Tramping Does not like the terms Icon, Gateway and Local If such terms are to be used they need to be less confusing Accept in part and Outdoor Treasure. The term Icon is overused. The term Gateway and actually describe what they are meant to represent. DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for Recreation Club is very misleading. managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. It 93/18 should be included and referred to in the CMS. Some changes have been made to references and definitions. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more information. Not Your Average Objectives listed are satisfactory retain all the objectives in this section Accept in part Backyard Variety Some objectives have been revised, added or deleted Swing Limited as a result of other submissions. 96/1 Paul Dodgshun Oppose. Objectives could apply to anywhere in NZ and Make objectives specific to Otago. Ensure protection of Accept in part 117/4 do not reflect Otago's character nor the opportunities remote and wilderness recreation opportunities found in There are some nationally consistent objectives and available, especially for remote and wilderness Otago. Delete Objective 1.5.3.7. some that are regionally consistent. Part Two Places recreation. and Part Three provide for protection of remote and wilderness recreation opportunities. Objectives have been revised as a result of other submissions.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 79 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Southland Land Feel CMS is very supportive of 4WD access to PCL and Support aim of having 'more people engage with Accept Rover Club recognizes that 4WD touring is a valid form of conservation and value its benefits.' See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 157/2 recreational use. Southern Trail Applaud the desire to encourage more people to Accept Blazers Four Wheel participate in recreation and enjoy public conservation Support noted. Drive Club Inc. lands and waters. 168/2 Federated Mountain Does not meet Policy 9.1(b) & (c) CGP with respect to Remove all references to the Destination Management Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) detail on backcountry recreation provision. This is a Framework, and "icon", "gateway", "local treasure", The requirements of CGP 9.1(b) and (c) have been 172/3 major part of DOC's asset base and the provision of "backcountry destinations". considered in the preparation of the CMS, including these opportunities is a major part of its statutory role. Will provide an alternative Appendix 11 at the hearing. in Part Two, Appendices and maps. For example, To say that a site will be managed as a particular HR [remove DMF jargon - this is an operational tool - but Place outcomes refer to recreational opportunities, destination provides no 'reason' for why this site has still talk about values.] visitor activities and use, and identify outcomes for been chosen for such a description. CMS should current and potential recreation including the quality describe the site and its special qualities and then DOC and types of experiences and levels of use. DM is a could decide to manage it as a particular destination. framework that DOC has adopted for managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. It should be included and referred to in the CMS. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more detail. Federated Mountain Remove DMF references from text, objectives and Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) milestones. DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for 172/39 managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. It should be included and referred to in the CMS. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more information. New Zealand Four Support more people to participate in recreation and Support. Accept Wheel Drive enjoy public conservation lands and waters. Support noted. Association (NZFWDA) 174/8 New Zealand Four Add an objective to introduce and encourage access by Add Objective 1.5.3.9 Facilitate the establishment and or Reject Wheel Drive people of limited mobility and those who have typically retention of a network of 4WD tracks to encourage access The Objectives already cover this and Parts Two and Association not visited due to lack of experience. to conservation lands by people who have not usually Three provide further detail of DOCs approach to the (NZFWDA) visited such places. management of vehicles including 4WD. See 174/10 motorised vehcile common issues report. Otago Tramping & Fails to comply with CGP 9.1 (b) and (c). Draft does Reject Mountaineering this to some extent with so-called Icon and Gateway The requirements of CGP 9.1(b) and (c) have been Club Inc Destinations (terms which are not defined are thus considered in the preparation of the CMS, including 192/3 meaningless and should be dropped) but manifestly fails in Part 2, Appendices and Maps. For example, Place to do so for the vast majority of recreational. outcomes refer to recreational opportunities, visitor activities and use, and identify outcomes for current and potential recreation including the quality and Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 80 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point types of experiences and levels of use. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more detail. Otago Tramping & Managing recreational facilities is not solely about A staircase approach to planning recreational opportunities Accept in part Mountaineering "growth". Important to realise that people who start off is needed, whereby people are encouraged to advance and VMZ plans for a range of recreation opportunities Club Inc using Great Walks will ultimately end up using evolve in their skills and choices of where to go. across the 6 zones, and DM outlines DOCs approach 192/6 wilderness areas. to managing specific destinations to encourage visitors to participate. Various revisions have been made to 1.5.3 text and policies, Appendix 12 and the Glossary, to clarify DOCs approach to recreation. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more detail. Te Araroa Trust There is no mention of the relationship - defined by Inclusion of an objective that specifically refers to Reject 201/1 MOU - with Te Araroa Trust a key partner in the partnership with Te Araroa Trust and ongoing develop of Objective not required as the MOU is a formal delivery of recreation in conservation areas. the Te Araroa experience, including visitor asset agreement which covers how DOC and Te Araroa development and information management. Trust commitment to work together. The CMS is a stregic document and cannot detail every formal agreement that DOC is party too. Vance Boyd & Support more people to be encouraged to visit Retain Accept Adventure conservation areas/places. This is good for conservation. Support noted. Discovery Ltd (Kiwi Discovery & Queenstown Rafting) 203/1 Tim Barke Support encouragement and facilitation of more people Retain all objectives, especially 1.5.3.7 Accept in part 205/1 participating in recreation on conservation land and The Objectives in this section has changed as a result waterways of submissions including 1.5.3.7. Garry Nixon Despite the importance of remote and wilderness Increase areas zoned remote and the value of remote and Reject 216/4 values, there is very little area outside MANP given this wilderness recreation. The VMZ approach is a nationally consistent status. approach described in Appendix 12. The DM and recreation common issues paper gives more detail on how it was developed and has been applied. Other areas do not meet the criteria for remote or wilderness. Part Two Place may reflect 'remote' or 'wilderness' qualities through outcomes or policies, for example on seasonal changes, or types and levels of visitor access or use. New Zealand Motor Short analysis of recreational needs and opportunities in Explicit recognition of, and support of, additional sites and Accept in part Caravan Association Otago. Focuses on "traditional" outdoor activities, facilities for CSC freedom camping. Freedom camping is managed under the Freedom 264/1 ignores the rapidly emerging pursuit of travelling and Camping Act 2011. Place outcomes and policies freedom camping by users of motor homes and make provisions for camping and/or overnight caravans. Not convinced that the existing freedom camping where further management direction is camping gazette notices actually represent the full range needed. Freedom camping sites are constantly being Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 81 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point of sites suitable for the activity. Provide more assessed and restrictions apply when there has been a opportunities for responsible motor home and caravan- history of problems caused by inappropriate freedom based freedom camping on public conservation lands. camping that warrants restricting camping at these Can be as simple as removing prohibitive or sites. They do not need to be listed in the CMS unnecessarily restrictive controls on sites, to providing however are lsited on the Departments website. basic facilities. Support intention to increase participation in recreation on public conservation lands and waters. Would welcome the opportunity to provide advice and information which would help DOC achieve this. Environment and Support concept of "more people gain health benefits . . Amend to "More people appreciated the value of recreation Accept in part Conservation . ." but since recreation is a subsidiary of conservation on conservation land". This section reflects one of the Intermediate Organisations of NZ those benefits flow from an active appreciation of the Outcomes in DOC's SOI. It complements sections inc natural/historic resources they use. 1.5.1 and 1.5.2, which focus on natural and historic 270/5 heritage values. The title has been changed to 'Recreation'. Aspiring Guides Important to understand users of PCL has changed in Support 1.5.3.5, 1.5.3.7, 1.5.3.8 Accept in part Limited last decade. Now expect higher quality facilities and The 1.5.3 Policies have been revised to better reflect 272/2 higher safety standards. Many users, especially "cash the intent. For additional information on recreational rich, time poor" visitors want mechanized access (land, activities and how the Department determines use, air, water) to more quickly access remote areas. If DOC see DM and Recreation, Aircraft, Motorised Vehicle, wishes to "actively target" non traditional markers, than Over Snow Vehicles common issues reports. DOC needs to recognise that some compromise with traditional "kiwi" views on mechanized access will be required. New Zealand Supports visitor recreation in and around heritage sites. Add objective: "Work with NZHPT and other organisations Accept in part Historic Places Trust However, recreational activities have the potential to to manage impacts of visitor and recreational activities on The focus of historic work is on actively conserved 280/10 cause adverse effects on heritage sites. historic heritage values." historic places, and their protection is covered by or add objective as per objective 1.5.3.8 Southland CMS. objectives in 1.5.2. A specific objective in 1.5.3 is not needed although 1.5.3.1 has been revised to refer to the protection of historic heritage. Michael Bernard Concept of managing aircraft landings within a Change to "with the exception of recreational fixed winged Reject Thomas framework of aircraft zones is totally unacceptable to aircraft, aircraft landings on PCL in Otago are managed Refer to Aircraft common issues report. 322/5 recreational backcountry pilots and contrary to within a framework . . . " objectives 1.5.3.1 - 1.5.3.8, 1.5.4.1-1.5.4.4 and S6(e) Conservation act. Ian Cole Activities listed fail to make any mention of recreational Accept in part 334/5 freshwater fishing. This is inappropriate and the This section has been considerably rewritten and omission needs to be rectified. provides direction on the Department's management of destination management, visitor management zones and recreation use, which includes recreational freshwater fishing. In addition, a new Objective has Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 82 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point been included regarding improved public access to public conservation lands and waters for recreation. See DM and recreation common issues report. Eugenie Sage There is no objective about the protection of natural Add Objective: Accept in part 336/11 quiet which is an important part of safeguarding Avoid or otherwise minimise adverse effects on the Objective not needed as 1.5.3.1 has been revised to recreational experiences. qualities of peace and natural quiet, solitude, remoteness refer to the provision of recreation opportunities and wilderness. being consistent with the protection of indigenous natural resources which includes natural quiet (see Glossary definitions of terms). Part Two outcomes and policies may also provide specifically for natural quiet or for specific activity types or levels. Part Three policy 3.1.15 and VMZ approach also manage for effects of recreation on the values mentioned. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation 1.5.3 text (National Issue) Brenda Reading Add horse riding to paragraph 2. Amend paragraph to read: "In summer, tramping, mountain Accept in part 12/2 biking, HORSE RIDING and four-wheel driving are The text has changed considerably and details the popular". Departments approach in management of recreational destinations and use. Horse riding has been added to Part Two Places. Recreational This paragraph introduced the concept of managing Change this paragraph to: "With the exception of Reject Backcountry Pilots aircraft landings within a framework of aircraft zones. recreational fixed-wing aircraft, aircraft landings on public Refer to Aircraft common issues report. Association (RBPA) This is totally unacceptable to recreational back country conservation land in Otago are managed within a 37/6 pilots, and utterly contrary to Objectives 1.5.3.1 to framework - " 1.5.3.8, and 1.5.4.1 to 1.5.4.4 of the draft CMS, and the Conservation Act S6 (e). Fiordland Tramping Pleased that some backcountry areas identified as Have more backcountry tracks as priority destinations. Accept in part and Outdoor destination priorities. However concerned that these The process for identifying different destinations is Recreation Club tracks are constantly being upgraded to "Great Walk" discussed in the DM and Recreation common issues 93/13 standard. Would like to see a higher level of report. The lists and references in the CMS draft are prioritisation for other backcountry tracks, eg. those in the current priorities, however these may change. the Rock and Pillar Range, Motutapu, Makarora and Various text revisions have been made to reflect and Pisa Areas. clarify this. Backcountry activities are detailed in Part Two Places. Fiordland Tramping Pleased to see recognition of backcountry recreation List the full range of recreation opportunities in an Accept in part and Outdoor opportunities and that different activities may occur appendix. Have an objective that requires DOC to promote Objectives 1.5.3.2 and 1.5.3.3 cover promoting the Recreation Club dependent on the season. Just listing a small number of the full range of destinations. full range of destinations. Local Treasure and 93/19 heavily used destination will result in further Backcountry destinations are not listed but are overcrowding of these locations. referred to in relevant Part Two Places. See DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. The VMZ approach, including the maps, also illustrates the range of recreation opportunities across
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 83 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago. Fish and Game New Fishing has been missed out as a recreational Fishing deserves recognition in the CMS as a significant Accept in part Zealand - Otago opportunity on public conservation lands and waters. activity. The text has changed considerably and details the Region Departments approach in management of recreational 148/22 destinations and use. Fishing has been added to the Part Two Places. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Text and Objectives makes no mention of hunting in Amend to include hunting. Accept in part 149/8 any form, neither recreational nor commercial when it is The text has changed considerably and details the noted that other 'adventure tourism' activities are Departments approach in management of recreational specifically mentioned. destinations and use. Hunting has been added to Part Two Places. Te Anau Cycling Inc. Support although it needs to be noted that mountain Reword objectives with a mountain bike specific plan. Accept in part 163/2 biking in particular is growing rapidly in popularity and Times and recreation needs are changing and will further Detail on the management of mountain biking is there is huge demand for appropriately built and over the next ten years. DOC need to gain and implement covered in Part Three and relevant Part Two Places. designed tracks. DOC needs to realise that there is a the knowledge to provide for these changes. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report for difference between mountain biking on single-track more detail. natural style tracks and cycling on wide gravel tracks such as the Queenstown Trail/Otago rail trails. There is a severe lack of more natural single-track that are designed with mountain bike use in mind, both for user enjoyment and trail sustainability. Current DOC trails in the Queenstown area do not meet good mountain bike track design standards. There is opportunity to fill this void by allowing bikes on select walking tracks or parts of in the Otago/Southland area such as the Greenstone - Caples - Mavora, the Kepler Track, Hollyford Track, Lake Sylvan, Routeburn track amongst others. Federated Mountain Supports the continued use of the recreational Remove references to visitor management spectrum in Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) opportunity spectrum as a tool for planning and favour of ROS. Criteria are suggested for inclusion: The VMZ approach is based on ROS and describes 6 172/8 managing recreational and commercial use on public [missing from submission]. visitor zones. It does not include seasonal zones. conservation land. Biggest concern is the removal of the Seasonal values are reflected in Part Two Place seasonality component. Otago's mountains change outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of dramatically in their character following the arrival of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to DM and snow, this should be reflected in ROS settings. What is Recreation common issues report for more detail. summer backcountry and frontcountry becomes winter remote and de facto wilderness when snow covered. Federated Mountain Managing recreational facilities is not solely about Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) "growth". ROS approach needed to sustain existing The VMZ approach is based on ROS and describes 6 172/37 opportunities and not to marginalise existing users. visitor zones. It does not include seasonal zones. Encourage people to advance and evolve in their skills Seasonal values are reflected in Part Two Place and choices of where to go. outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Various revisions have Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 84 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point been made to 1.5.3 text and policies, Appendix 12 and the Glossary, to clarify DOCs approach to recreation. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more detail. Federated Mountain Para 2. Seasonality not given effect within the Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) recreational setting of this document. The VMZ approach is based on ROS and describes 6 172/38 visitor zones. It does not include seasonal zones. Seasonal values are reflected in Part Two Place outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more detail. New Zealand Alpine The draft CMS does not meet the guidance in the CGP Request that all references to the Destination Management Reject Club 2005 policies 9.1 (b) & ©. While 'Icons' and Gateways Framework, of 'icon, 'gateway', 'local treasure', The requirements of CGP 9.1(b) and (c) have been 193/3 and a limited number of other opportunities are 'backcountry network' be removed for the reasons: considered in the preparation of the CMS, including identified, the draft fails to identify the various back- A) They have not statutory meaning. in Part 2, Appendices and maps. For example, Place country recreational opportunities in each place. B) They have not practical meaning and do not describe outcomes refer to recreational opportunities, visitor what makes a place special. activities and use, and identify outcomes for current C) They provide no practical guidance. and potential recreation including the quality and D) The DMF is full of erroneous assumptions. types of experiences and levels of use. DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. It should be included and referred to in the CMS. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more information. New Zealand Alpine As a place-based documents to say that a site will be The CMS should describe the site and its special qualities Accept in part Club managed as, say, and 'Icon Destination', provides no and then, at some later stage, DOC could decide to manage DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for 193/4 'reason' for why this site has been chosen. it as an Icon Destination in its own planning toolkit. managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. It should be included and referred to in the CMS. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more information on how destinations are categorised and how DM is used. Part Two Places provide descriptions of particular sites and their special qualities. New Zealand Alpine Managing recreational facilities is not solely about Accept in part Club "growth". A ROS approach is needed in order to sustain VMZ uses a ROS approach to plan for a range of 193/23 existing opportunities and not marginalise existing recreation opportunities across 6 zones, and DM users. A staircase approach is needed, whereby people outlines DOCs approach to managing specific are encouraged to advance and evolve in their skills and destinations to encourage visitors to participate. choices of where to go. Revisions have been made to 1.5.3 text and policies, Appendix 12 and the Glossary, to clarify DOCs approach to recreation. Refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more detail.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 85 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Backcountry Skiers 2nd para, support. Support. Accept in part Alliance The text has changed considerably and details the 214/11 Departments approach in management of recreational destinations and use. Backcountry Skiers Para 7, support. Support. Accept in part Alliance The text has changed considerably and details the 214/12 Departments approach in management of recreational destinations and use. Upper Clutha This section does not mention recreational fishing This is disappointing and needs to be amended. Accept in part Angling Club (angling) amongst the recreational activities listed. This The text has changed considerably and details the 215/4 is a major shortcoming and inappropriate omission Departments approach in management of recreational given the known significance of recreational freshwater destinations and use. Part Two Places provides more fishing in the Otago region. Arguably fishing provides detail on recreational fishing and management of the one of the best opportunities for a wide spectrum of the freshwater resource. public to enjoy public conservation lands and waters. Southern Lakes Add hunting as a recreational activity valued by locals Accept Branch New and visitors. Hunting is the only recreational activity The text has changed considerably and details the Zealand that is also considered conservation work and is Departments approach in management of recreational Deerstalkers encouraged within the general policy for National Parks destinations and use. These activities have been Association 2005. As such, hunting should be considered an added to the Part Two Places. 221/3 important recreational activity to be encouraged. Mountain Bikers of Support - although it needs to be noted that mountain Reword objectives with a mountain bike specific plan. Accept in part Alexandra biking in particular is growing rapidly in popularity and Times and recreational needs are changed and will further The text has changed considerably and details the 223/1 there is a huge demand for appropriate built and over the next 10 years. DOC needs to gain and implement Departments approach in management of recreational designed tracks. DOC needs to realise that there is a the knowledge to provide for these changes. destinations and use. Detail on the management of difference between mountain biking on single-track mountain biking is covered in Part Three and relevant natural style tracks and cycling on wide gravel tracks Part Two Places. Also see Mountain Biking common such as the Otago Rail Trail/Roxburgh Gorge type issues report for more detail. trails. Severe lack of more natural single-tracks that are designed with mountain bike use in mind. Current DOC trails in the Alexandra area do not meet mountain bike track design standards. GNS Science The plan does not address the need to assess natural Amend wording that recognises the landform and the Accept in part 239/4 hazards and the potential impacts that may have on natural processes that have formed them. Would like to see New objective added to 1.5.1 about advocacy for increased recreation. a policy that provides more protection of natural landforms. natural heritage such as significant geological features, landforms and landscapes. Also reference to natural hazards has been added to 1.3. Dunedin City Freedom camping is a topical issue that has the potential Inclusion of DOC's stance in Freedom Camping in the Accept in part Council for adverse effects on the environment if uncontrolled. document. Part One does not provide objectives for particular 243/9 council notes that this issue is not addressed in the activity types, although as a recreation activity, document. freedom camping is covered by some of the Part One
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 86 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Council would like to work with DOC to establish an Objectives. Freedom camping is managed under the accommodation option in Dunedin as there is currently FCA2011. Place outcomes and policies make no DOC accommodation in the Dunedin City. provisions for camping and/or overnight camping where further management direction is needed. Freedom camping sites are constantly being assessed and restrictions apply when there has been a history of problems caused by inappropriate freedom camping that warrants restricting camping at these sites. They do not need to be listed in the CMS however are lsited on the Departments website. Otago Recreational Otago CMS is very supportive of 4WD access to PCL Supports aim of having "more people engage with Accept 4WD Group and recognises that 4WD touring is valid form of conservation and value its benefits." See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 249/2 recreational use of PCL. New Zealand Note the CMS places good emphasis on recreation and There is a need for more detail regarding back country Accept in part Deerstalkers getting more young people out into outdoors. Proposed activities as set out in the CGP - CMS not just about setting The requirements of CGP 9.1(b) and (c) have been Association expansion of community relations and involvement in DOC priorities, but is a signal to communities what considered in the preparation of the CMS, including Incorporated conservation activities is a good initiative. The draft strategic role they can play in terms of partnerships with in Part Two, Appendices and maps. For example, 285/1 CMS does not meet the guidance in the Conservation DOC to achieve work towards conservation and recreation Place outcomes refer to recreational opportunities, General Policy 2005 in terms of detail on back country goals. Should mention Game Animal Council Bill visitor activities and use, and identify outcomes for recreation. implications here. (Linked to comments about part 3 wild current and potential recreation including the quality The draft CMS does not meet the test of CGP 9.1 (b) animal control and 1.5.4 and 2.2 and where else appropriate and types of experiences and levels of use. Refer to and ( c) by not providing a consistent level of detail on (these are only examples of suggestions). DM and Recreation common issues report for more these clear themes: purposes, outcomes, opportunities, detail. Reference to GACA13 to be added to Part qualities, characteristics, uniqueness, compatibility, Three. suitability, etc. Question why this has occurred as this is a major part of its asset base and provision of opportunities is a major part of its statutory role.
Should mention Game Animal Council Bill implications here. (linked to comments about part 3 wild animal control and 1.5.4 and 2.2 and where else appropriate (these are only examples of suggestions)) Otago University Concerned at the overall lack of an emphasis on Accept in part Tramping Club tramping and mountaineering as recreation activities Recognition of tramping and mountaineering has (Inc.) within the Otago region. Focus appears to be given to been added to 1.3. Also Part Two Places provides 292/2 commercial ventures and mechanical activities (snow- further references to relevant activities. The CMS mobiles, aerial access etc.) with very little mention of uses VMZ to plan for a range of recreation the large network of tracks and huts in the region. DOC opportunities across 6 zones, and DM to outline needs to address its long term planning in regards to DOC's approach to managing specific destinations to maintaining and/or expanding this network and to encourage visitors to participate. Refer to DM and recognise that trampling and mountaineering in Recreation common issues report for more detail. particular are natural activities in the Otago area. The region offers a wide range of landscapes in areas of Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 87 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point varying remoteness, consistent with the recreational opportunities spectrum. A large network of front country tracks, particularly in the coastal and goldfields areas are complemented by back country huts and tracks in the Central Otago, Ruataniwha, Hunter and Old Man/Old Woman areas, and opportunities for recreation in winter wilderness are available in the Wye Creek/Hector Mts/Garvies areas. DOC needs to address its plans for maintaining recreational (especially tramping) activities across the Recreation Opportunities Spectrum (ROS). Anne Steven 1st para 3rd sentence - Support in part. Amend to read - There is potential for walking, cycling and Accept in part 306/20 a range of other recreational opportunities throughout The text has changed considerably and details the Otago. Departments approach in management of recreational destinations and use. These activities are included in Part Two Places. Anne Steven 2nd para - Fishing and climbing should be included Amend to include fishing and climbing as summer Accept 306/21 amongst summer activities. activities. The text has changed considerably and details the Departments approach in management of recreational destinations and use. These activities have been added to the Part Two Places. Ngai Tahu (Te More definition is given for Icon, Gateway and Local Insert the following wording in Appendix 12 directing Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Treasure, realistically based on current and forecasted readers towards specific definitions: "The prescriptions in Revisions have been made to clarify the relationship Tahu and other demand rather than aspirational, e.g. Icon sites should the following table apply in all instances except those between VMZ and DM. Appendix 12 shows the specified runanga) have terms like: 'Visitors may experience continuous where the area has been defined as one of the following - visitor management zones continuum which is 309/193 interactions with other visitors', and 'An absence of Iconic, Gateway or Local Treasure. In these instances the relevant and applicable - VMZ prescriptions in natural quiet is to be expected'. Visitor Management Zone Prescriptions will be superseded Appendix 12 refer in some cases to 'predominant', Currently the experience that a visitor is likely to by the Identified Visitor Definitions." 'desired', 'preferred' or 'typical' characteristics, receive falls outside of the prescriptions of Visitor Include prescriptions for the Identified Visitor Definitions allowing for some variation to these across a Management Zones contained in Appendix 12, e.g. Icon that are realistic based on current and forecasted demand. particular zone. Refer to DM and Recreation common Destinations are likely to be Front Country issues report for more detail. Destinations; it is highly unlikely that a visitor will only undergo 30 people encounters per visit. Royal Forest and Biased towards front country experiences and New Objective 1.5.3.xx - 'Increase the number of visitors Accept in part Bird Protection opportunities to partner with others. Increasing facilities accessing backcountry destinations and ensure adequate A new Policy 1.5.3.8 has been added to recognise the Society within the 'Backcountry' are being undermined because Backcountry facilities are maintained.' historic and/or heritage value of Otago existing 330/20 less people are accessing them. DOC fails to adequately backcountry facilities. See the DM and Recreation promote these areas and provide opportunities for New common issues report. Zealanders and visitors to engage with the backcountry and foster a love of our natural heritage. Our 'backcountry' is an integral part of our egalitarian heritage, focus on front country tourism will lose sight
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 88 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point of that. Objective to aim to increase numbers of visitors to the backcountry and to maintain backcountry facilities, not only contribute to a national network of destinations as set out in the draft Appendix 11. Royal Forest and Icon and Gateway have no statutory meaning or Delete all reference to the Destination Management Reject Bird Protection practical meaning and do not describe what makes a Framework, consisting (currently) of 'icon', 'gateway', 'local DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for Society place special; They provide no practical guidance to treasure', backcountry network'. managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. It 330/23 decision makers. The modelling exercise on which the should be included and referred to in the CMS. Refer DMF assessments is based is full of erroneous to DM and Recreation common issues report for assumptions about maintenance costs and usage levels. more information. Documents give no 'reason' why this site has been chosen for such a description. Trojan Holdings Supports 1st sentence. Retain. Accept Limited and its The text has changed considerably and details the subsidiary Departments approach in management of recreational companies (Trojan) destinations and use. 331/2 Queenstown Support - Although noting that mountain biking is Reword objectives with a mountain bike specific plan. Accept in part Mountain Bike Club growing rapidly in popularity and there is a huge The text has changed considerably and details the 332/2 demand for appropriate built and designed tracks. Departments approach in management of recreational Differences between mountain biking on single-track destinations and use. Detail on the management of natural style tracks and cycling on wide gravel tracks mountain biking is covered in Part Three and relevant such as the Queenstown Trail/Otago Rail Trails. There Part Two Places. Refer to Mountain Biking common is a lack of natural single-track designed with current issues report for more detail. DOC trails in Queenstown not meeting good mountain bike track design standards. Times and recreational needs are changing which will continue over the next 10 years. DOC needs to gain and implement the knowledge to provide for these changes. QMTBC has a wealth of experience and have presented a network proposal to DOC that could be used to fill the void in this extremely popular recreation activity. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Objective 1.5.3.1 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping Should not just be looking to respond to demand, but Include an objective requiring DOC to encourage greater Accept in part and Outdoor also encouraging greater usage of existing facilities. use of existing recreation facilities. Objective 1.5.3.1 revised to clarify when recreation Recreation Club opportunities are to be provided. Objectives 1.5.3.2 93/20 and 1.5.3.3 already cover encouraging greater use of existing facilities by promoting all destination types. Real Journeys Support Retain Accept in part Limited The objective has been revised to remove the 194/7 imperative to respond to demand and clarify when recreation opportunities are provided. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 89 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point OtagoNet Joint 1.5.3.1 and 1.5.3.2. Supports these objectives in part. Include two new objectives as outlined in the following Accept in part Ventures Some recreational facilities and services, and some Icon section (proposed objective 1.5.5.8 and 1.5.5.9) Part Three has been revised to include a section on 206/8 and Gateway destination may require the support of Structures and Utilities. electricity distribution networks and other regionally significant infrastructure. As currently drafted the Otago CMS does not facilitate or recognise for such infrastructure where there is a functional need for it to establish within conservation lands (and no other practical alternative is available). Upper Clutha We are reluctant to suggest wording of an objective but Should be recognised and supported as a desired outcome Accept in part Angling Club believes that an appropriate objective would recognise in the Otago CMS and should indentify that this makes a Covered in outcome statement for 2.10 Freshwater 215/5 the relationship between recreational freshwater fishing positive contribution to the publics awareness of and Place and the 2.10 description has been revised to and public understanding of the values of natural support for the conservation of all natural resources. clarify this. resources generally. Ian M Turnbull "Understand and be responsive to ..." meaning what? Replace "be responsive to" with "consider". Accept in part 250/7 Response should not equate to use have to be Objective revised to remove the imperative to indentified and mitigated, public consultations respond to demand and clarify when recreation undertaken, and so forth. opportunities are provided. Kate Wardle Objectives are too generic - could apply to anywhere in Amend by making objectives specific to Otago. Ensure Accept in part 268/36 NZ. They do not reflect Otago's character nor the protection of remote and wilderness (include those There are some nationally consistent objectives and opportunities available, especially for remote and associated with winter wilderness and winter remote) some that are regionally consistent. Other objectives wilderness (including winter remote and winter recreation opportunities found in Otago. reflect an Otago perspective, as do specific details wilderness) recreation. included in Parts Two and Three. Some objectives have been revised and/or added. Geoff Spearpoint DOC needs to keep in mind that considerable use is Amend to read - 'Understand and be responsive to demand Accept in part 304/5 already made of many areas for recreation, and support for particular types of recreation and other forms of Objective revised to remove the imperative to for these traditional users groups needs to be maintained. participation when providing faculties and services whilst respond to demand and clarify when recreation protecting traditional activities.' opportunities are provided. Anne Steven Include an Objective that provision of recreational Amend to include Objective that provision of recreational Accept in part 306/22 facilities has none to minimal impact on the natural facilities has none to minimal impact on the natural values The objective has been revised to remove the values it is associated with and does not undermine in it is associated with and does not undermine in any way the imperative to respond to demand and clarify when any way the value of the ecosystems and landscape as a value of the ecosystems and landscape as a recreation recreation opportunities are provided. recreation resource. resource. Royal Forest and Suggests that there is an imperative to respond to Amend - 'Consider the demand for particular types of Accept in part Bird Protection demand for particular types of recreation which is not recreation and other forms of participation when providing The objective has been revised to remove the Society the case. facilities and services.' imperative to respond to demand and clarify when 330/21 recreation opportunities are provided. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Objective 1.5.3.2 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping Should not just be promoting Icon and Gateway sites, Change to promote all recreation facilities. Accept in part and Outdoor but all recreation facilities. 1.5.3.2 covers promoting Icon and Gateway Recreation Club Draft93/21 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 90 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 93/21 destinations. 1.5.3.3 covers promoting Local Treasure and Backcountry destinations. Together these two objectives already cover promoting all recreation facilities. Royal Forest and Word Contribute is vague and does not say what DOC Amend --'Manage a national network of visitor Reject Bird Protection is going to do. opportunities by promoting the Local Treasures and "Contribute" is used because DOC is just one of a Society Backcountry destinations, as valued by local communities number of agencies involved in providing visitor 330/22 and as more challenging attractions respectively, within the opportunities nationally. network of opportunities offered in Otago.' Refer to the Destinations Management Common Issues paper for more detail. Trojan Holdings Support. Retain. Accept Limited and its Support noted. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/3 Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Objective 1.5.3.3 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping Supports, but a lot of people outside of Otago value the Accept in part and Outdoor recreation facilities in Otago, not just local communities. Objective revised to refer to "locally important Recreation Club locations" to align with the Local Treasure 93/22 destination definition in the Glossary and to remove the potential assumption that these are only valued by local communities. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Objective 1.5.3.4 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping More detail is needed on how this might be achieved. Noted and Outdoor Objective deleted and incorporated into 1.5.3.5 which Recreation Club now covers building partnerships across all 93/23 destination types. Real Journeys who and how will the 'best mix' be decided on. 'Best More definition needs to be given to this objective to make Accept in part Limited mix' is too subjective a measure. the intent clear. Objective deleted and incorporated into revised 194/8 objective 1.5.3.5 which now covers building partnerships across all destination types. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Objective 1.5.3.5 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping DOC should be looking to build partnerships to develop Amend to include the suggestion. Accept in part and Outdoor the full range of recreation destinations. Any huts to be Objective revised. Public huts will remain open to the Recreation Club managed in partnership must be made available for use public. 93/24 by all. Real Journeys We contend that such partnerships should not be limited Amend to read: Build partnerships with others to plan for, Accept in part Limited to local treasures or backcountry recreation destinations. maintain and/or better develop recreation destinations Objective revised to cover all destination types. 194/9 especially locally treasured and backcountry destinations. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Objective 1.5.3.6 (National Issue) Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 91 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Real Journeys Support Retain Accept Limited Support noted. 194/10 Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Objective 1.5.3.7 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping Should read "increase the number of users". Define "non traditional markets". Accept in part and Outdoor Objective deleted and a new objective added as a Recreation Club result of other submissions. 93/25 Real Journeys Support Retain Accept in part Limited Objective deleted and a new objective added as a 194/11 result of other submissions. Ian M Turnbull "Increase users and ...provide new opportunities..." this Delete. Accept in part 250/8 sets up a new feedback loop. Increase users, so need to Objective deleted and a new objective added. increase facilities...and need more money. Ian M Turnbull Support extending tenure review into other iconic areas Give tenure review higher priority as mean of protecting Reject 250/9 such as the Garvie Mountains. iconic areas. Objective revised as a result of other submissions. The Glossary defines tenure review and clarifies DOC's role in the process. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Kate Wardle Oppose Delete Accept 268/37 This policy has been deleted. Royal Forest and Targeting non-traditional markets is not DOC's Delete and replace with Southland CMS 1.5.3.7. Accept in part Bird Protection function. DOC needs to be fostering recreation based on Renumber second 1.5.3.7 to 1.5.3.8. Reword 'Contribute to Objective 1.5.3.7 deleted and a new objective added. Society the outcomes for the places, which will foster peoples the Crown pastoral lease tenure review process to seek Tenure review objective renumbered and revised to 330/24 appreciation of PCL and Conservation values. practical public access to PCL and the best provisions of refer to enhancing public access. Southland CMS better expresses DOC's function. recreational opportunities. Objective 1.5.3.7 (should be 1.5.3.8) Support with addition to ensure practical public access as many tenure reviews have created expedient but not practical public access. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Objective 1.5.3.8 (National Issue) Waitaki District Generally support as this contributes to the overall No change. Accept in part Council recreation opportunities in the district. Objective retained but revised as a result of other 83/8 submissions.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 92 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fiordland Tramping Renumber correctly. Accept and Outdoor This was an error, the numbering has been revised. Recreation Club 93/26 New Zealand Four This is a very significant and important objective. 4WD Well managed access by 4WD is a primary means to Accept in part Wheel Drive is the most effective way of facilitating access for achieve this objective. Objective retained but revised as a result of other Association disabled, families and older people. submissions. See motorised vehcile common issues (NZFWDA) report. 174/9 Real Journeys Support - especially given New Zealand's aging Retain and include in the Southland Murihiku CMS. Accept in part Limited population. Objective retained but revised as a result of other 194/12 submissions. Backcountry Skiers Support, but should be less cryptic. Change to: "Actively use the CPLA tenure review process Accept in part Alliance to improve public access to the public conservation estate." The Glossary defines tenure review and clarifies 214/15 DOC's role in the process. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Backcountry Skiers Diminishes the importance of this tool for filling in the Add a positive statement that tenure review will result in Accept in part Alliance gaps in existing conservation parks and places. additions to public land in special places. Objective revised as a result of other submissions. 214/25 The Glossary defines tenure review and clarifies DOC's role in the process. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Federated Farmers Support tenor of 1.5 however feel that various Amend "Enter into discussions with landholders, the Accept in part of New Zealand objectives fails to acknowledge the support and other Walking Access Commission and become involved in the Objective revised as a result of other submissions. 241/6 resources that could contribute to DOCs wider Crown Pastoral Lease tenure review process to seek public The Glossary defines tenure review and clarifies conservation objectives by talking with landholders yet access to public conservation lands . . . ". DOC's role in the process. During the LINZ managed many of the values can be found off PCL. tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 93 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. New Zealand Would like to see some of the applicable objectives in look at consistency/best practice between CMSs. Eg from Accept in part Deerstalkers Canterbury CMS (there are 15 objectives there) Canterbury: 1.5.3.7 (minimising visitor conflicts), 1.5.3.8 Objectives revised to be consistent and for Association transferred to here. Realise that some objectives for one (enhancing, understanding and appreciation), 1.5.3.11 minimising visitor conflicts; enhancing, Incorporated region do not apply in another, but some of these (disables access), 1.5.3.12 (pastoral lease tenure review), understanding and appreciation; voluntary 285/5 objectives are of such a general nature that is surprising 1.5.3.13 (voluntary conservation work), 1.5.3.14 conservation work, and encouraging recreation that they are not listed for Otago as well. Eg 1.5.3.7 (encouraging recreational opportunities at certain Places), opportunities. Objectives on disabled access and (minimising visitor conflicts), 1.5.3.8 (enhancing, 1.5.3.15 (provision for new and reviewed bylaws and tenure review also revised. In additon a new policy understanding and appreciation), 1.5.3.11 (disables regulations). added to Part Three for the provision of bylaws and access), 1.5.3.12 (pastoral lease tenure review), 1.5.3.13 regulations. Milestones have been revised. (voluntary conservation work), 1.5.3.14 (encouraging recreational opportunities at certain Places), 1.5.3.15 (provision for new and reviewed bylaws and regulations). Also look at being more consistent with milestones eg year 3 outcomes for Otago v non listed for Canterbury at year 3. NZ Deerstalkers The role of the Department in tenure reviews of pastoral That DOC promote public access easements in all land Accept in part Association (Upper leases and crown lands by providing advice to LINZ on tenure review by allowing the carriage of unloaded firearms Objective revised as a result of other submissions. Clutha Branch Inc) significant values including access, is noted. along such easement to the public land beyond without The Glossary defines tenure review and clarifies 324/2 What does concern us about the creation of public having to first obtain adjacent landowner's permission. DOC's role in the process. During the LINZ managed access easement is the general practice of prohibiting HR [Commends process but it comes with prohibition on tenure review process, the public and stakeholders the carriage of firearms along these easement unless Tenure Review easements, access with a firearm is denied. can comment on what is proposed on what might be owners permission is first obtained. Would like to see this enabled with conditions.] the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Royal Forest and There needs to be a general objective to protect natural New Objective to follow 1.5.3.8 - 'Avoid or otherwise Reject Bird Protection quiet. minimise adverse effects on the qualities of peace and Objective not needed as 1.5.3.1 has been revised to Society natural quiet, solitude, remoteness and wilderness.' refer to the provision of recreation opportunities 330/25 being consistent with the protection of indigenous natural resources which includes natural quiet (see Glossary definitions of terms). Part Two outcomes and policies may also provide specifically for natural quiet or for specific activity types or levels. Part Three policy 3.1.15 and VMZ approach also manage for effects of recreation on the values mentioned. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Milestones Year 3 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth All three Milestones focus on reporting with non- Milestones should indicate that actions desired are sought. Accept in part 149/9 specific objectives. Although such monitoring is Amend to include annual reporting. The Milestones have been revised. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 94 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point desirable as stated before (preferably on an annual basis). These seem to lack focus, avoided the reporting on specific, measureable outcomes. Mountain Bikers of New Milestone. Developing tracks built to mountain Partnership formed with Mountain Bikes of Alexandra to Accept in part Alexandra bike standards at Aldinga and Flat Top Hill develop MTB trails. The Milestones have been revised. 223/2 Conservation Areas and linking the Roxburgh Gorge trail with Flat Top Hill. Environment and Milestones - incorrect in focusing on numbers Reject Conservation recreating. The Milestones have been revised. Organisations of NZ inc 270/6 New Zealand Disappointed that no specific targets are set in the Specified objectives, outcomes and milestones must be Accept in part Deerstalkers 'milestones' which refer solely to 'reporting on progress' rewritten in clear language, and there needs to be provision The Milestones have been revised. Association with development of conservation partnerships. for audit or external review so that the whole document Incorporated Objectives, policies, outcomes and milestones are not delivers weight and value and enshrines a measure of 285/2 clearly differentiated and often vaguely worded using accountability that is lacking. phrases like 'report on ', 'seek opportunities' or 'achieve The question 'what will happen if these recognition of'/ In these terms the act of 'reporting' objectives/outputs/milestones are not could mean no progress whatsoever towards a goal. achieved/delivered/met' is not asked or answered. "seeking' does not require any outcome and 'recognition' mean nothing when stated passively. For example objectives on page 29 (1.5.3.1-1.5.3.8) are processes and activities and not the 'goals' they are defined as on page 7; and the milestones on page 30 read more like outcomes and courses of action than 'special events' as defined on page 7. Another example to hunting and pest control is on page 24 [think this refers to 1.5.1.6] The CMS emphasises activity more than objective or outcome, as result it is not a proper strategic planning document. Queenstown DOC to become more knowledgeable (or employ an Amend to include year 3 milestone Accept in part Mountain Bike Club expert) in regards to MTB riders desires, track design - Partnership formed with QMTBC, QLDC, QTT, Private The Milestones have been revised. 332/3 and management. Landowners and HPT to implement QMTBC's trail There is also an opportunity to allow bikes on select network strategy. walking tracks or parts of in Otago/Southland area such - Undertake feasibility study/trial on mountain bike use on as the Greenstone-Caples-Mavora, the Kepler Track, some walking tracks. Hollyford Track, Lake Sylvan, Routeburn Track - possible amendments to the MANP and FNP management plans. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Milestones Year 5 (National Issue) Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 95 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Geoff Spearpoint Request that the last bullet point be made the top bullet Amend to ensure - 'Report on the public use, condition of, Accept in part 304/6 point. and community involvement in the management of local The Milestones have been revised. treasure and backcountry facilities'. Is the first bullet point. Queenstown Amend to include year 5 milestone: Accept in part Mountain Bike Club - Some key trails built to a high MTB standard in The Milestones have been revised. 332/4 partnership with QMTBC, QLDC, QTT, Private Landowners and HPT. - Walking track trails assessed and managed Study/trial feedback. Section: 1.5.3 More people participate in recreation Milestones Year 10 (National Issue) Ian M Turnbull "Report on contribution ..." and "Report on Remove wording encouraging increased use. Accept in part 250/10 satisfaction..." are likely to be inversely related. The Milestones have been revised. Increased use = increased degradation and decreased satisfaction. Geoff Spearpoint Request that the last bullet point be made the top bullet Amend to ensure - 'Report on the public use, condition of, Accept in part 304/7 point. and community involvement in the management of local The Milestones have been revised. treasure and backcountry facilities'. Is the first bullet point. Royal Forest and [All three] Milestones-Outputs Reporting should include information on how backcountry Accept in part Bird Protection numbers have increased and to what extent Backcountry The Milestones have been revised. Society facilities have been maintained or increased. 330/26 Queenstown Amend to include year 10 milestone: Accept in part Mountain Bike Club - A world class mountain bike XC trail network is built and The Milestones have been revised. 332/5 managed in partnership with QMTBC, QLDC, QTT, Private Landowners and HPT. - Mountain bike use allowed on suitable walking tracks. Section: 1.5.4 More people engage with conservation (National Issue) Fergus Sutherland This advocacy and engagement is important Accept 2/4 Some provisions revised as a result of other submissions. Waitaki District Support and note the support from DOC to fund the No change. Accept Council Biodiversity Coordinator role for Waitaki District to Some provisions revised as a result of other 83/10 complement the objectives. submissions. St Bathan's St Bathans is not included in the list of 'Locations, Reinstate the St Bathans Draft Management Plan 1985 as a Accept in part Heritage and where the community will be encouraged to initiate or guiding appendix. This is not an exhaustive list of conservation groups Environment continue their involvement with conservation ..'. There but rather a cross section, the wording is revised to Preservation Trust is strong public interest in the preservation and reflect this.The Draft St Bathans Management Plan is 164/4 protection of the historic precinct and the St Bathans no longer required and the management of St Bathans basin. Our trust has repeatedly tried to initiate and is now covered by this CMS. The additional continue involvement in conservation, tried to work operational detail will be worked through at a local Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 96 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point with DOC and other bodies and to point out that the St level. Bathans Draft Management Plan 1985 already exists. Federated Mountain FMC and other allied organisations are the natural Say "Ngai Tahu, tramping clubs, and the community." Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) partners of DOC. Also extensive long-standing working The term community incorporates recreation groups. 172/2 relationships. Extent of this relationship a little light, An inclusive definition of community has been added most references to partnerships only state "Ngai Tahu to the Glossary. and the community", which could be exclusionary of FMC. New Zealand Four Support intention to involve more people and groups in Support. Accept Wheel Drive conservation work. 4WD clubs can assist and have a Some provisions revised as a result of other Association fleet of vehicles and the driving skills and experience. submissions. (NZFWDA) 174/11 Save the Otago Nowhere is there any mention of work for Jewelled Amend: Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc Gecko protection despite a Community initiated Change Gecko to Jewelled Gecko and include Save the STOP added to list of community groups. Setpoint (STOP) Management Plan assembled with DOC oversight and Otago Peninsula inc as one of the community conservation Solutions are referred to in 1.5.1 and 1.5.5. Specific 217/4 funded by a Set point Solutions. groups. species names are not mentioned in this section. Ian M Turnbull Full support this community involvement. Note that Accept in part 250/11 none of these groups are "business partners". 1st sentence reference to business revised. The term community does incorporate business. An inclusive definition of 'community' has been added to the Glossary. New Zealand Motor NZMCA members represent a largely untapped Explicitly recognise engagement with NZMCA members in Accept in part Caravan Association resource of potential conservation volunteers who could objectives 1.5.4.2, 4.3 and 4.4. This is not an exhaustive list of conservation groups 264/4 engage at all levels of projects. Will provide members but rather a cross section, the wording is revised to with a much greater sense of "ownership" and reflect this. Terms such as people and partners are responsibility for the public conservation lands they use. inclusive. A new definition of community is included in the Glossary. Environment and Section 1.5.3 should be incorporated into this section in Combine sections 1.5.3 and 1.5.4. Reject Conservation order to establish the hierarchy of the value of Sections 1.5.1 - 1.5.5 reflect DOC's five high-level Organisations of NZ conserving the natural/historic resources over objectives in the Statement of Intent. See revised inc recreation, which is dependent on conservation. Introduction and Relationship with other Department 270/7 of Conservation strategic documents and tools. Tourism Industry Doesn't believe the role of partnerships is sufficiently Would like to see a far stronger approach that results in a Accept in part Association addressed; it justifies a really comprehensive section list of outcomes and policies; akin to the partnership CMS Part One sets the Objectives framework for 276/4 that explores the imperative of working with partners, commitments expressed for Ngai Tahu. 'engagement'. This is further developed in some cases why that approach will deliver far greater conservation in the Place sections, and is the subject of and how this will occur over the life of the CMS and considerable operational work to develop beyond. 'engagement'; this detail is not required in the CMS.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 97 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Botanical Society of Objectives are entirely laudable there is a quid pro quo; Noted Otago DOC needs to accept and advocate for protection of The CMS has been revised as a result of other 287/2 environment. Unreasonable that voluntary organisations submissions. devote their time, resources and money engaging in political campaigns and legal battles to protect areas that are nominally under stewardship. Community groups would prefer to use their resources to advance projects that have tangible conservation outcomes. Ngai Tahu (Te Initiatives by runanga to educate school pupils and other Include recognition and support for NT educational Accept Runanga o Ngai groups about NT traditions and values can stimulate initiatives where these encourage engagement with Cover this by revising 3rd para, to read: "Working Tahu and other engagement with conservation. conservation. with Ngai Tahu and their educational initiatives, the specified runanga) community…". 309/119 Ngai Tahu (Te Protocols are necessary to protect NT intellectual Include objectives: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai property in relation to use of NT stories, terms and 1. Promote authenticity in use of NT stories, terms and 1. This matter is best dealt with in 1.4 and 1.5.2; all Tahu and other images by other groups. images and provide for development of protocols around objectives and policies needing to be read together. specified runanga) use of these by business and community groups involved in Add a 1.4 objective to read: "promote authenticity in 309/120 conservation projects and activities on public conservation the use of Ngai Tahu stories, terms and images, and land. provide for the development of protocols around the 2. Work with NT to identify situations where it is use of these by business and community groups appropriate for only NT to tell their stories. involved in conservation projects and activities on public conservation lands and waters." See also 309/118 response. 2. If DOC is considering any interpretation that involves 'telling' NT stories then NT will always be consulted (as per 1.4) and can advise on appropriateness; when issuing concessions there is a standard condition encouraging consultation with NT about interpretation of NT values & stories; but legally and practically it is difficult to see how an 'only telling by NT' objective could be met, and a specific objective on this is not accepted. Section: 1.5.4 More people engage with conservation 1.5.4 text (National Issue) Fish and Game New This mentions many groups involved in conservation Request mention of Fish & Game. Accept Zealand - Otago but does not mention the Fish & Game Councils. A new paragraph has been added to identify the Region statutory agencies that DOC works with to achieve 148/23 common objectives and mutually agreed priorities. Fish and Game New Re last para bullets: concern that lowland river system Accept in part Zealand - Otago conservation initiatives have been missed off here, This is not an exhaustive list of conservation groups Region despite braided rivers and wetlands being mentioned (in but rather a cross section, the wording is revised to 148/24 1.5.1) as a key feature of ecosystems in Otago. reflect this.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 98 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Supported - however there needs to be more reference Amend to include recreational hunters and recreational Accept in part 149/10 to recreational hunting and recreational hunters. hunting. Text refers to recreational groups e.g. hunters. Terms such as 'people', 'partners' and 'community' are inclusive and incorporate recreational groups. An inclusive definition of community has been added to the Glossary. Catlins Coast Supports this approach (including the mention of the Accept Incorporated Catlins - a multi-day walking track). Some text has been revised as a result of other 153/1 submissions. Te Anau Cycling Inc. Support Retain objective, but perhaps reword Catlins 'multi day Accept in part 163/3 walking track' to 'multi day multi use track'. In this instance it is multi day walking tracks however see Policy 2.8.4 which is the development of tracks in the Catlins. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. New Zealand Four Add 4WD clubs to the list of recreational groups Accept Wheel Drive involved in conservation initiatives on p30 para 4 under Four wheel drive clubs have been added to the text. Association "more people..." heading. (NZFWDA) 174/12 Backcountry Skiers Para 1. DOC should be very careful about actively Replace the word "businesses" with "community groups". Accept in part Alliance pursuing "businesses" contributions for conservation 1st sentence reference to business revised. The term 214/16 work. Usually there will be a cost implied or expected. community does incorporate business. An inclusive definition of 'community' has been added to the Glossary. Mountain Bikers of Support - we would like to work with DOC to develop Retain. Accept Alexandra MTB trails in the Alexandra area. In particular Aldinga Some text has been revised as a result of other 223/3 and flat Top Hill Conservation Areas. submissions. See Mountain Biking common issues report. Land Rover Appreciate overall theme of the CMS to develop Liaison between community and DOC developing various Accept Enthusiasts Club partnerships with community i.e. various clubs and partnerships to enhance and maintain the Departments See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 283/1 organisations like DOC with our environment at heart. vision and estates, in line with community outdoor activities. New Zealand Hunters are willing and eager to become involved in the DOC will find that given a sense of involvement in Accept in part Deerstalkers proposed closer relationship between community groups management of wild animals, achieved by open exchange Reference to GACA13 added to Part Three. Terms Association and DOC, by assisting with conservation work, hut and of ideas and willingness to compromise, hunters could be used in 1.5.4 such as 'people', 'partners' and Incorporated facility maintenance. Hunters already make many some of their best allies in the war against both animal and 'community' are inclusive and incorporate recreation 285/4 contributions in this regard, firstly through wild animal plant species that we all agree are pests. Mention Game groups including hunters. An inclusive definition of control activities. Hunter initiatives such as the Animal Council Bill implications here (linked to comments 'community' has been added to the Glossary. Fiordland Wapiti Foundation has already made about part 3 wild animal control and 1.5.3 and 2.2 and contribution to controlling possums, stoats and rats and where else appropriate (these are only examples of there is an almost unlimited scope for further expansion suggestions)). DOC should set out to encourage hunter Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 99 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point of this work. DOC will find that given a sense of involvement in goat 'drives' to reduce goat numbers (linked involvement in management of wild animals, achieved to comments re 2.3.12 - goats). by open exchange of ideas and willingness to compromise, hunters could be some of their best allies in the war against both animal and plant species that we all agree are pests. Hunters often feel marginalised (e.g. policy based on untested legal opinions) but would be eager to improve relations in this way as long as they feel there's something in it for them.
Should mention Game Animal Council Bill implications here. (linked to comments about part 3 wild animal control and 1.5.3 and 2.2 and where else appropriate (these are only examples of suggestions))
Hunters would be eager to be involved in conservation initiatives proposed here. For example problems with goats are repeatedly identified throughout the document. DOC should set out to encourage hunter involvement in goat 'drives' to reduce goat numbers/ The NZDA would be very willing to assist with conservation initiatives of this kind. Anne Steven It is very important to state in this document that (1) Amend to state that - partnerships to carry out Accept in part 306/23 partnerships to carry out conservation work with conservation work with businesses and community groups (1) Section 1.5.4 is about working with the businesses and community groups are only to boost the are only to boost the core conservation work which is community in order to achieve more conservation core conservation work which is carried out by the carried out by the Department as its statutory function. It than DOC could achieve alone. Other aspects of Department as its statutory function. It does not replace does not replace this work. DOC's work are covered in other 1.5 sections. this work. (2) Include Lindis Pass Conservation Group on p30 list of (2) Lindis Pass Conservation Trust added to list of community groups. community groups. HR [List should not be inclusive.] Anne Steven P 31 - Add to location where the community will be Amend to replace wilding pines with wilding tree and also Accept in part 306/24 encouraged to initiate or continue their involvement to include - This is not an exhaustive list of conservation groups with conservation. Replace wilding pines with wilding - Around Wanaka - for island restoration, lacustrine and but rather a cross section, the wording is revised to trees. riparian and wetland restoration, and predator control. reflect this. Wilding pines revised to trees throughout - Lindis Pass Scenic reserve and Conservation Area - weed the CMS. control, tall tussock grassland restoration (Lindis Conservation Group). - Clutha River corridor - riparian and dryland restoration, weed management (e.g. Forest and Bird). - Hawea River corridor - riparian and dryland restoration, weed management (e.g. Forest and Bird).
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 100 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Reflects the working in partnership to more than double The discussion needs to consider that there are limitations Accept in part Bird Protection conservation work in NZ. F & B supports the aspiration based on DOC's experience and that of other groups It is not necessary to identify the operational matters Society but has reservations as they have years of this and involved in engaging with others to increase conservation of how partnerships should work on a day-to-day 330/27 understand the difficulties of getting significant work and raising awareness about the importance of basis. Two objectives have been moved from 1.5.5 to numbers to be involved. It usually comes down to a protecting out natural places. The discussion should also section 1.5.4 that link conservation to economic small number of highly committed individuals. focus on the importance of sustainable partnerships that prosperity and raising the public awareness of the Volunteers are usually older and therefore limited in will ensure long-term conservation gain. value of intact functioning ecosystems. Objective challenging environments, people want to be involved 1.5.4.3 recognises that these partnerships should be close to where they live, easy to get people of one-off 'enduring'. activity but to get sustained commitments harder. DOC needs to focus on achieving high quality outcomes when building partnerships, for long term sustainable rather than short-term or one-off partnerships. Effort needs to focus on providing support including financial for volunteers. Queenstown Support - QMTBC have been committed over the last Retain. Accept in part Mountain Bike Club 10 years to providing volunteer opportunities and to Amend to reword - Catlin's multi day walking track to read In this instance it is multi day walking tracks however 332/6 teach sustainable trail building and maintenance 'multi day multi use track.' see Policy 2.8.4 which is the development of tracks in practices and will continue to do so. We would also like the Catlins. See Mountain Biking common issues to work with walking groups to manage and maintain report. multi use tracks in a manner that suits all parties. Section: 1.5.4 More people engage with conservation Objective 1.5.4.1 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping Badly written. Re-write to make more sense. Accept and Outdoor The Objective has been revised to better reflect the Recreation Club intention. 93/27 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Objectives 1.5.4.1 - 1.5.4.4 - Supported - however there Amend to include recreational hunters and recreational Accept in part 149/11 needs to be more reference to recreational hunting and hunting. Terms such as 'people', 'partners' and 'community' are recreational hunters. inclusive and incorporate recreational groups including hunters. An inclusive definition of community has been added to the Glossary. Section: 1.5.4 More people engage with conservation Objective 1.5.4.2 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping How do you define the value of conservation? Accept in part and Outdoor The Objective has been revised to better reflect its Recreation Club intention. 93/28 Section: 1.5.4 More people engage with conservation Objective 1.5.4.3 (National Issue) Fish and Game New Does "local authorities" include Fish & Game Councils? Include mention of F&G Cls. "Statutory agencies" would Accept Zealand - Otago be a more inclusive term. Local agencies does include Fish and Game Councils Region and is used throughout the CMS. 148/25
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 101 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point New Zealand Four Add 4WD clubs to the list of partners. Accept in part Wheel Drive The phrase 'community' includes recreation groups Association including 4WD clubs. An inclusive definition of (NZFWDA) 'community has been added to the Glossary. 174/13 Backcountry Skiers DOC must remain able to fully advocate for the Replace the word "businesses" with "community groups". Reject Alliance continued protection of lands and waterways, where The term partners is inclusive of business. The 214/17 threats will often come from businesses involved with objective is is about working with a range of partners mining, tourism and farming. to achieve conservation, and must be read in conjunction with other objectives in Part One that relate to other aspects of DOC's role. New Zealand Could better capture the role of government Amend: "... such as Ngai Tahu, local authorities, Accept in part Historic Places Trust departments and Crown entities in working government departments, Crown entities such as the Objective revised to refer to agencies and both local 280/11 collaboratively with DOC to achieve positive NZHPT, businesses, schools and the wider community ..." and regional authorities. conservation outcomes. NZ Deerstalkers At a local branch level the Branch has discussed That the Branch and Wanaka Area office engage in further Accept Association (Upper opportunities to become involved in community dialogue with regard to these matters. Working with community and recreational groups is Clutha Branch Inc) partnerships and we want to purse these opportunities HR [Very keen to partnership with DOC for hut upgrades, important to the Department. 324/4 now that the Department's direction appears to have goat and thar control etc.] focussed on these benefits. Areas we want to get involved in include the Matukituki Predator Control programme (WL&M description), backcountry hut upgrades, containment of Tahr within their defined legal range (2.2 description), and assistance with feral goat control in advance of DOC search and destroy activity. Section: 1.5.4 More people engage with conservation Objective 1.5.4.4 (National Issue) Fiordland Tramping Who determines the priority conservation outcomes? Accept in part and Outdoor Should be a requirement for DOC to work with the The Department will identify priority conservation Recreation Club community. outcomes. Section 1.5.4 is about working with the 93/29 community. New Zealand Some general objectives under 1.5.4 are very different Ensure consistency across three CMSs. Accept in part Deerstalkers across the three CMS. Objectives revised for consistency, and as a result of Association Some are in one but not another; some are worded other submissions. Some objectives may be local and Incorporated differently. These reveal a lack of coordination and only included in the relevant CMS. 285/6 creates a problem for submitters who do not have time to review all documents side by side/simultaneously. Anne Steven Add new Objective 1.5.4.5. Amend to include new Objective - As far as possible Reject 306/25 ensure volunteer conservation groups are as well resourced The resourcing of volunteer groups is not something as possible to carry out the specified conservation work. that DOC can control. Section 1.5.4 is about working with the community to achieve more conservation. Section: 1.5.4 More people engage with conservation Milestones Year 3 (National Issue) Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 102 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Backcountry Skiers Re: milestones. The term "partners" needs defining. Replace with "community partners". Reject Alliance The Milestones have been revised. 214/18 Section: 1.5.4 More people engage with conservation Milestones Year 10 (National Issue) New Zealand If DOC is serious about long-term partnerships there There should be a year-10 output on reporting on Accept in part Deerstalkers should be a year-10 output on reporting on partnerships. partnerships. The Milestones have been revised. Association The outputs should be far more specific, reporting on Incorporated outcomes is too vague. 285/20 Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships (National Issue) Stuart Pearson Support Tourism and DOC working together to provide Retain Policy 1.5.5 Accept 31/2 more Tourism opportunities while protecting resources. Some Objectives have changed as a result of other submissions however the intent remains that same. Waitaki District Support as this assists in providing ecosystem services No change. Accept Council for agriculture, better aligns regulatory controls and Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 moved to section 1.5.4. 83/11 streamlines statutory processes. The other objectives have been retained. Fiordland Tramping Inconsistent with the CA87. It is not DOC's role to Re-write to be consistent with the CA87. Reject and Outdoor provide business opportunities to increase a businesses' This section reflects one of DOC's intermediate Recreation Club worth. Confusing around concession activity and outcomes from its Statement of Intent (see 93/30 business sponsorship for conservation projects. Introduction - Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools). Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working with concessionaires and other business. All objectives within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. Fiordland Tramping Objectives 1.5.5.1 to 1.5.5.5 do not fit with DOC's role Remove Objectives 1.5.5.1 to 1.5.5.5. Reject and Outdoor or function. Should be focussing on conservation and This section reflects one of DOC's intermediate Recreation Club not on the economy. outcomes from its Statement of Intent, See 93/31 Introduction - Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools. Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working with concessionaires and other business. Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 have been moved to section 1.5.4. The other objectives have been retained. Not Your Average All the objectives listed are satisfactory Retain all the objective in this section Accept in part Backyard Variety Objectives retained although some have been revised Swing Limited as a result of other submissions. First two objectives 96/2 have been moved to section 1.5.4 as these relate to business and the wider community.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 103 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point TrustPower Limited There are opportunities for DOC to work with Additional objective "Seek opportunities to work with Reject 105/4 developers during the development phase of projects. developers during the design phase of projects to promote The objectives identify DOC's aims when working This will ensure identification of important conservation conservation initiatives as appropriate". with business however your suggested Objective is an values during design phase therefore appropriate operational matter and does not need to be included avoidance, remedial or mitigation measures can be in the CMS. incorporated early. Paul Dodgshun The objectives follow the national CMS template. They Delete 1.5.5. Reject 117/5 serve little purpose, do not reflect conservation This section reflects one of DOC's intermediate legislation and have no specific Otago relevance. They outcomes from its Statement of Intent (see should only be included in a non-statutory document. Introduction - Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools). Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working with concessionaires and other business. Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 have been moved to section 1.5.4. The other objectives have been retained. All objectives within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. Te Anau Cycling Inc. Support. DOC have been great in directing any Accept 163/4 commercial commission on QMTBC tracks on DOC See Mountain Biking common issues report. land back towards the track. We would like to see this continue. St Bathan's Dismayed with section about further business links and Reject Heritage and concessions within the Conservation estate, when we This section reflects one of DOC's intermediate Environment have detailed experience of the disaster of the St outcomes from its Statement of Intent (see Preservation Trust Bathans Post Office concession. Introduction - Relationship with other Department of 164/5 Conservation strategic documents and tools). Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working with concessionaires and other business. All objectives within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. Federated Mountain Important that engagement with business is not to the Noted Clubs of NZ (Inc) detriment of the core priorities of DOC, and that where Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working 172/40 business engagement does occur, it does not prevent with concessionaires and other business. The DOC from undertaking its statutory advocacy role. objective is about working with a range of partners to Return investment should not be the key factor in achieve conservation, and must be read in assessing the worth of recreational assets and facilities. conjunction with other objectives in Part One that relate to other aspects of DOC's role. New Zealand Alpine It is important that engagement with business is not to Noted Club the detriment of the core priorities of DOC as specified The objective is about working with a range of 193/24 in the CA87 and does not prevent DOC from partners to achieve conservation, and must be read in undertaking statutory advocacy. Return on investment conjunction with other objectives in Part One that are not the key factor in assessing the worth of relate to other aspects of DOC's role. All objectives Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 104 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point recreational assets and facilities. within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. Vance Boyd & Support more buy in from community and business. A Retain Accept Adventure win win for conservation Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 moved to section 1.5.4. Discovery Ltd (Kiwi The other objectives have been retained. Discovery & Queenstown Rafting) 203/4 Backcountry Skiers Has no place in a CMS. Accept that sometimes a Remove the complete section. Reject Alliance business might offer to contribute to a conservation This section reflects one of DOC's intermediate 214/19 project, and if it is an appropriate business then perhaps outcomes from its Statement of Intent, See accept the offer. Actively soliciting business is a very Introduction - Relationship with other Department of bad idea. Conservation strategic documents and tools. Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working with concessionaires and other business. All objectives within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. Backcountry Skiers Re: objectives. If section retained, objectives need Reject Alliance changing to prevent businesses from undue influence in This section reflects one of DOC's intermediate 214/21 the processes that protect the conservation estate. outcomes from its Statement of Intent, See 1.5.5.1 support. 1.5.5.3 support. Introduction - Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools. Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working with concessionaires and other business. Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 moved to section 1.5.4. The other objectives have been retained. All objectives within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. Ian M Turnbull Section pre-supposes Govt decision to cut DOC funding Remove entire section. Alternatively replace term "business Reject 250/12 is correct and permanent. An ideological decision and groups" with" business and community groups". Above all, This section reflects one of DOC's intermediate can be changed. Entire notion that "business" can be remove emphasis on selling the DOC estate. outcomes from its Statement of Intent, See solution to DOC funding issues is flawed. Great danger Introduction - Relationship with other Department of 'deals" will be struck that are not in interests of public or Conservation strategic documents and tools. conservation, so public input is necessary at all stages. Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working with concessionaires and other business. Section 1.5.4 also covers working with others, but Section 1.5.5 is specifically about conservation gains from business partnerships. All objectives within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. Totally Tourism Support recognition that tourism concessionaires Accept Limited provide opportunities including helicopter access and Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 moved to section 1.5.4. 251/2 activity fees contribute economically to on-going The other objectives have been retained. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 105 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point conservation. Support objectives 1.5.5.1 - 1.5.5.7. New Zealand Motor This can be fostered by providing opportunities, Recognise opportunities to partner with NZMCA and to Accept in part Caravan Association facilities and incentives to increase visitor numbers. remove barriers to participation in objectives 1.5.5.4, 5.6 NZMCA's contribution is addressed through section 264/5 NZMCA members should be a target audience. and 5.7. 1.5.4. Freedom campers spend their money in the communities near and where they stay and make a substantial contribution to the economies of many regions. Environment and Support the establishment of new business partnerships Noted Conservation provided they complement natural/historic values of the See Part Three 'Commercial Ski Fields' for associated Organisations of NZ place/locality. Do not support the inclusion of ski fields policies. Preference, if required, is for the expansion inc as potential new business partnerships. Any new ski of existing ski fields rather than new ski fields. 270/8 field could only be envisaged under the most However this only relates to public conservation land extraordinary circumstances, certainly not warranting and does not restrict development on private land. inclusion in CMS. Aspiring Guides Actively look for opportunities to utilize commercial Support 1.5.5.3, 1.5.5.5, 1.5.5.7 Accept Limited services to assist in conservation operations e.g. Changes have been made to these Objectives as a 272/3 Aspiring Guides Trekking Operations - Wild Walks result of other submissions however the intent operates a guided walking operation in Upper Wilkin remains the same. Area. Use fixed wing plane/helicopter to access this area. Often there are spare seats. By more actively working with commercial operators significant savings could be made on DOC travel costs. Continue to support commercial operators with conservation resources (publications, advice and trap lines, joint venturing in placement and servicing of traplines). Meridian Energy Support intention of DOC to work with business and Add additional para to pg 32. "The Department will work Reject Limited support this section. Potential for significant towards achieving conservation gains through working with Not needed as existing text already refers to working 305/3 conservation gains to be achieved through business businesses operating within and outside the conservation with business to achieve greater conservation both on developments and associated partnerships, estate." and off pcl&w. compensation or offsetting. Ngai Tahu (Te Protocols are necessary to protect NT intellectual Include objectives: Reject Runanga o Ngai property in relation to use of NT stories, terms and 1. Promote authenticity in use of NT stories, terms and See 309/120 response. Tahu and other images by other groups. images and provide for development of protocols around specified runanga) use of these by business and community groups involved in 309/121 conservation projects and activities on public conservation land. 2. Work with NT to identify situations where it is appropriate for only NT to tell their stories. Ngai Tahu (Te Protocols are necessary to protect NT intellectual Include objective requiring NT participation in decision- Accept in part Runanga o Ngai property in relation to research and commercial making on any proposals for research and/or future Research and/or future commercial development of Tahu and other development related to use of indigenous species. commercial development of indigenous species. indigenous species are not the activities envisaged for specified runanga) Draft309/122 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 106 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 309/122 business partnerships under 1.5.5. Intellectual property concerns are not yet a consideration that can be addressed under CA87, and 'requiring' participation may be beyond what DOC can ask of a business. However, to the extent possible, all these concerns can be addressed through Objective 1.4.1.5. Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons. Include an objective providing for DOC to work with NT Reject Runanga o Ngai regarding business opportunities particularly in relation to See 309/123 response. Tahu and other places and species of importance to NT. specified runanga) 309/124 Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships 1.5.5 text (National Issue) Fish and Game New There is no mention of business partnerships for Accept in part Zealand - Otago freshwater ecosystems, e.g. Contact Energy & DOC re These are included in 'business opportunities and Region lower Clutha River inanga spawning, and OF&GC & partnerships', they do not need to be detailed out. 148/26 Contact Energy re salmon and riparian margin Reference is made in Part Two Places. enhancement. New Zealand Four The 4 key business sectors identified p32 para 2 under Support working with business to facilitate conservation. Accept Wheel Drive heading will rely on 4WD access to carry out at least Support noted. Association some of their business on conservation land. (NZFWDA) 174/14 New Zealand Four Add 4WD tours to the tourism opportunities list p32 Accept Wheel Drive para 4 under heading. Four-wheel driving has been added to the text. Association (NZFWDA) 174/15 Real Journeys 2nd Para, 2 sentence - support Retain Accept Limited Support noted. 194/13 OtagoNet Joint The CMS does not appropriately recognise and provide Include new objectives that read as follows: Reject Ventures for regionally significant infrastructure, such as those 1.5.5.8: understand the functional need for particularly These are not matters that need to be addressed in 206/9 provided by OJV. Consider that a new objective needs regionally significant infrastructure to establish within Part One (although 1.5.5.6 and 1.5.5.7 do touch on to be included in the Otago CMS that maintains the conservation lands where they cannot be reasonably located them). Other statutory provisions and Parts Two and interests of existing utilities already established within outside of conservation lands and the adverse effects are Three cover these matters. See new Structures and conservation lands to ensure their on-going maintenance avoided, remedied or mitigated. Utilities section in Part Three. It is not necessary to and repair. 1.5.5.9: recognise the presence of existing regionally recognise existing infrastructure. The CMS needs to recognise that there may be significant infrastructure within conservation lands and circumstances in the future where regionally significant provide for their maintenance and repair. infrastructure cannot be reasonably located outside of public conservation area. Where such circumstances arise, utilities should be of a scale, design and colour Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 107 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point that relates to, and is integrated with, the landscape, and adverse effects should be appropriately avoided, remedied or mitigated. Understand that the Part 2 - Place provisions prevail over all other provisions in the document. To address the matters raised above, a new, appropriately worded policy will need to be included in each of the Place sections to ensure that regionally significant infrastructure is provided for the extent described above. Richard Reeve Concern with a vision of doubling conservation Accept in part 212/4 outcomes through public-private partnerships, given the Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working cuts made to DOC by the present government. with concessionaires and other business. All objectives within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. Southern Lakes In this section many groups are highlighted specifically. Add NZDA Southern Lakes Branch and recreational Accept in part Branch New In the case of NZDA there has been goat culling, stoat hunting and its valued contribution to pest and game Section 1.5.5 is about conservation gains from Zealand trapping (for Blue Duck recovery) in the Steel Creek control. business. Working with the community, including Deerstalkers Valley. A successful partnership between DOC and the recreation groups, is covered in section 1.5.4. Association NZDASLB should be acknowledged. Recreational Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 have been moved to 221/4 hunting is important in the control of populations of section 1.5.4 in recognition that these objectives are large game animals with significant impact, particularly relevant to the wider community, not just business. in area where there is no other method of control in place. Heliworks Support detailed statement under this heading and in Accept in part Queenstown particular the recognition that tourism concessionaires Some text has been revised as a result of other Helicopters 2012 provide opportunities including helicopter access (as a submissions. Including new text to expand on the Ltd & Southern valid concession activity and associated concession contribution that business can make to conservation. Lakes Helicopters Ltd activity fees contribute economically to ongoing conservation). 253/2 Kate Wardle The CMS's focus on enhancing business is unbalanced Delete and remove references to DOC's role in providing Accept in part 268/3 and politically driven. Oppose objectives 1.5.5.1 to for business opportunities and creating economic prosperity. Text revised to remove direct reference to DOC 1.5.5.7 providing for business opportunities and creating prosperity. However, conservation outcomes can be achieved by working with concessionaires and other business. Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 have been moved to section 1.5.4. The other objectives have been retained. All objectives within the CMS must be read in the context of relevant legislation. New Zealand Applaud the principle of closer involvement of DOC needs to win their confidence by open exchange of Accept in part Deerstalkers organisations and businesses in conservation, provided ideas, providing incentives and willingness to compromise. Section 1.5.5 is about conservation gains from Association that commercial imperatives are not allowed to take Direct conservation gains achieved through hunting should business. Working with the community, including Incorporated Draft285/3 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 108 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 285/3 precedence. be specifically listed under a separate heading '1.5. recreation groups, is covered in section 1.5.4. Recreational hunters can play a valuable role in wild conservation gains from hunting' (covering recreational and Objectives 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 have been moved to animal control (deer, chamois, tahr and wild pigs) and commercial). section 1.5.4 in recognition that these objectives are pest control (possum, rat, mustelids). DOC needs to win relevant to the wider community, not just business. their confidence by open exchange of ideas, providing incentives and willingness to compromise. Do not see how commercial activities can have any direct environmental effects per se. Only benefit comes when income from the associated concessions is used for conservation projects - though this is an offset rather than a direct benefit. On the other hand real and direct conservation gains achieved through hunting are not specifically mentioned. They should be specifically listed under a separate heading '1.5. conservation gains from hunting' (covering recreational and commercial). Film Otago Support the recognition of the "...filming have been Retain Accept Southland and identified as four key business sectors...". "Public Support noted. Regional Film conservation land in Otago is also highly valued by the Offices of New commercial filming industry which can bring Zealand international exposure to New Zealand and stimulate 290/15 tourism..." Anne Steven Provided the Department is carrying out the Noted 306/26 management of the public conservation estate in a full This section reflects one of DOC's intermediate and proper manner in accordance with its statutory outcomes from its Statement of Intent (see function, I am fully supportive of building partnerships Introduction - Relationship with other Department of as an additional way to achieve conservation outcomes Conservation strategic documents and tools). All because of the many benefits it brings to those involved objectives within the CMS must be read in the and its contribution to the protection and enhancement context of relevant legislation. of our natural places. In building partnerships with businesses it will be important to determine the extent of commitment being offered and the authenticity of stated objectives of the business partner with regard to their intentions to contribute to caring for our indigenous ecosystems. Preferential partnership agreements should be set up with those business with a monger term commitment vision and a demonstrated understanding and empathy for the natural values they wish to be involve with. The Department also needs to actively involve itself in valuation of the ecosystems it manages, to provide advice to businesses and other agencies and individuals also valuing the same resources. This is to ensure transparency and reliability. The results may also help secure different funding
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 109 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point sources for conservation work, once the values are better appreciated. Royal Forest and The objectives read more like a business plan than Add to 1st para p32 to make clear that - 'more commercial Accept in part Bird Protection setting objectives and policies as required under the CA businesses' should not just simply 'assist' the work of DOC. The aim of working with businesses is to increase the Society and GP. It should seek to add to the work of DOC over and above amount of conservation work that could be achieved 330/28 F & B are concerned that if there is to be increased its core work.' Delete Objectives 1.5.5.6 and 1.5.5.7 or by DOC alone. The objective is about working with a commercial activity and partnerships these should provide an explanation to clarify why there is a need to range of partners to achieve conservation, and must increase the conservations work over and above the core work with agencies to avoid duplication of regulations and be read in conjunction with other objectives in Part work already carried out by DOC. The comments for streamlining. Amend last para - 'New business One that relate to other aspects of DOC's role. preceding the objectives need clarification as to what opportunities are also possible within 2.1 National Parks meant by Objectives 1.5.5.6 and 1.5.5.7. Place, as guided by the management plans for those parks and the provisions under the relevant National Park Act and General Policy for National Parks.' Trojan Holdings Supports 1st-4th paras. Retain. Accept Limited and its Some changes have been made as a result of other subsidiary submissions. companies (Trojan) 331/4 Queenstown Support - DOC have been great in directing any Retain. Accept Mountain Bike Club commercial commission on QMTBC tracks on DOC Some changes have been made as a result of other 332/7 land back towards the track. We would like to see this submissions. continue. Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships Objective 1.5.5.1 (National Issue) Richard Reeve Economic conservations are largely irrelevant under the Noted 212/1 Conservation Act 1987. Despite this the CMS Conservation outcomes can be achieved by working recurrently refers to economic prosperity in the context with concessionaires and other business. All of managing our conservation lands. DOC has never objectives within the CMS must be read in the been tasked with providing for the economic needs of context of relevant legislation and alongside other communities, merely with upholding the values and statutory provisions. Objective moved to section 1.5.4 designations articulated in the relevant law. Public- as it relates to the wider community, not just business. private partnerships are a highly slippery slope. While community involvement can certainly lead to positive outcomes, mechanised recreational tourism, or other concessions, can also blight backcountry values. Ian M Turnbull 1.5.5.1 and 1.5.5.2 - The environment is more important Reverse order of these clauses. Reject 250/13 than the economic benefit. Both these objectives relate to increasing awareness that pcl&w and intact ecosystems are important to the economy. The order is irrelevant as all objectives work together. Both objectives have been moved to section 1.5.4 as they relate to the wider community not just business.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 110 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Glenys Dickson New Policy DOC technical field staff should be valued and retained to Reject 288/7 provide experience in pest control planning for community The decision sought does not relate to the CMS. Part groups. One Objectives are high level strategic objectives and Part 1.4 covers working with the community. Royal Forest and This is not the role of DOC and not an appropriate Amend - 'Achieve recognition of the contribution that the Reject Bird Protection objective in a CMS. Needs reframing to make it clear protection of the natural and cultural values of public This section is about achieving conservation Society that it is the protection of the natural and cultural values conservation lands within Otago make to the well-being outcomes by working with concessionaires and other 330/29 that made such a significant economic contribution and and economic prosperity of the Otago region.' business. All objectives within the CMS must be read business activities on PCL & water should not be in in the context of relevant legislation and alongside conflict with those. other statutory provisions. Objective moved to section 1.5.4 as it relates to the wider community, not just business. Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships Objective 1.5.5.2 (National Issue) Dark Skies Group, Raise public awareness that intact functioning Reject Royal Astronomical ecosystems underpin NZ's economy both directly and This section is about achieving conservation Society of NZ indirectly. Add care for the night environment to outcomes by working with concessionaires and other 211/3 include limitation on impacts on flora and fauna from business. Objective moved to section 1.5.4 as it artificial light. The introduction of artificial light into relates to the wider community, not just business. the night environment can disrupt natural processes. Natural darkness is a part of the environment as defined under natural resources, and hence is covered by provisions related to natural resources. Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships Objective 1.5.5.3 (National Issue) Real Journeys Support Retain Accept Limited Support noted. Objective revised as a result of other 194/14 submissions. Meridian Energy Objective aimed solely at concessionaires and does not Amend to read "Work with concessionaires and other Accept in part Limited recognise the situation of business activity that does not business interests to enhance the conservation experience 'Other business' has been added to the text. 305/4 require a concession to operate within the PCL but may of their customers and support conservation, alongside their still seek to provide conservation gains and support productive enterprises." conservation efforts. Royal Forest and Objective needs to be reframed to give better effect to Amend - 'Work with the concessionaires to enhance the Accept in part Bird Protection the statutory responsibilities of DOC. The objective conservation experience of their customer and build Objective revised to include, 'other businesses' and Society should be simply about 'building support for support for conservation towards a net gain in the natural 'deliver conservation gains'. 330/30 conservation' but adding to it. values' (or words to that effect). Or alternatively create a new Objective 1.5.5.x to make it explicit that the benefit in working with concessionaires is to achieve a conservation net gain. Trojan Holdings Supports. Retain. Accept Limited and its Objective revised as a result of other submissions. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/5 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 111 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 331/5 Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships Objective 1.5.5.5 (National Issue) TrustPower Limited Support objective to work with businesses interested in Retain in entirety Accept 105/3 conservation HR [Detail of locations and types of infrastructure It is not necessary to acknowledge all of the existing Trustpower has on PCL that need to be structures. See new Utilities and Structures section in recognised/acknowledged in CMS provided in Part Three. Support noted. supplementary information.] Real Journeys We support - however believe in order to be successful Retain Accept Limited DOC needs to be prepared to offer businesses adequate DOC does not need to provide commercial benefits. 194/15 marketing leverage to benefit from the relationship. Tim Barke Support idea that Tourism businesses, DOC and public Retain Accept 205/2 can all benefit from working together to provide more Support noted. Tourism opportunities on PCL while protecting and enhancing resources. OtagoNet Joint Support objective in part. To give effect to this No change to objective 1.5.5.5 but should adopt proposed Accept in part Ventures objective may require the support of electricity new objective to support this objective being achieved. These are not matters that need to be addressed in 206/10 distribution networks and other regionally significant 1.5.5.8: understand the functional need for particularly Part One (although Objectives 1.5.5.6 & 1.5.5.7 do infrastructure. As currently drafted, the Otago CMS regionally significant infrastructure to establish within touch on them). Other statutory provisions and Parts does not facilitate or recognise the need for a reliable conservation lands where they cannot be reasonably located Two & Three cover these matters. See new Structures source of electricity within conservation lands and outside of conservation lands and the adverse effects are and Utilities section in Part Three. waters. The inclusion of new objectives 1.5.5.8 and avoided, remedied or mitigated. 1.5.5.9 will support this objective. 1.5.5.9: recognise the presence of existing regionally significant infrastructure within conservation lands and provide for their maintenance and repair. Straterra Natural Many mining and quarrying companies have Support on basis this can form part of businesses 'social Accept in part Resources of New involvement with DOC on conservation licence to operate' where appropriate. Mention This objective would need to be balanced against Zealand projects/programmes. OceanaGold's contribution to conservation as a courtesy to other provisions that seek to protect conservation 246/9 the company. values. This lists is not exhaustive of our partners and the wording has been revised to reflect this. New Zealand Should expand to include organisations other than Expand to include organisations other than businesses as Reject Deerstalkers businesses as well. well. Section 1.5.5 is specifically about business Association partnership. Working with the community is covered Incorporated in section 1.5.4. 285/24 Transpower New 1.5.5 to 1.5.7 supported. Retain. Accept Zealand Ltd Support noted. The Objectives have been revised as a 296/3 result of submissions. Anne Steven Support in part. Amend to read - Seek preferentially opportunities to work Reject 306/28 with businesses - . Suggested wording does not add meaning to the objective.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 112 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Business seeking to demonstrate their commitment to Amend - 'Seek opportunities to work with businesses that Reject Bird Protection and engagement with conservation also needs to are looking for ways to demonstrate their commitment to This objective indicates that DOC is looking for Society demonstrate they are not simply short term 'branding' and engagement with conservation that are sustainable and 'committed' business. 330/31 exercises or result in a cost to DOC. Effort should be will result in a conservation net gain for priority ecosystems made when seeking these opportunities that businesses and threatened, at risk, naturally or locally rare species.' have demonstrated integrity and will result in an added benefit to PCL & W. Trojan Holdings Supports. Retain. Accept Limited and its Support noted. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/6 Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships Objective 1.5.5.6 (National Issue) Real Journeys Support Retain Accept Limited Support noted. This Objective has changed as a result 194/16 of other submissions however the intent remains the same. OtagoNet Joint Support objectives 1.5.5.6 and 1.5.5.7 to streamline No change required Accept Ventures processes and avoid duplication. Collaboration between Support noted. This Objective has changed as a result 206/11 parties seeking authorisations, as promoted by this of other submissions however the intent remains the CMS, will also assist in achieving these objectives. same. Straterra Natural Support streamlining and efficiency. Accept Resources of New Support noted. Zealand 246/10 Totally Tourism Support. TTL currently obtains resource consent from Would like the Department to actively participate in Accept Limited QLDC for aircraft landings approved by the Department territorial authority District Plan reviews with an aim to Support noted. This Objective has changed as a result 251/3 on public conservation land. reduce regulatory duplication. of other submissions however the intent remains the same. Also see the revised 1.5.1 Objectives in regards to working with local government and agencies. Heliworks Support all objectives 1.5.5.1 - 1.5.5.7, but in particular That DOC actively participate in territorial authority district Accept in part Queenstown 1.5.5.6 and 1.5.5.7. plan reviews to avoid this type of duplication and Some of these Objectives have changed as a result of Helicopters 2012 Heliworks has been engaged with QLDC to obtain streamline approval process. other submissions. Ltd & Southern resource consents for landings including on pcl. If Lakes Helicopters Ltd these objectives outline an intention that DOC would actively participate in territorial authority district plan 253/3 reviews to avoid this type of duplication and streamline approval process then Heliworks and SLH fully support this. Royal Forest and The comments preceding the objectives needs Delete Objectives 1.5.5.6 or provide an explanation to Reject Bird Protection clarification as to what is meant by Objectives 1.5.5.6 clarify why there is a need to work with agencies to avoid Examples of regulatory controls or statutory Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 113 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society and 1.5.5.7. The reader is given no explanation as to duplication of regulations and for streamlining. processes (Objective 1.5.5.7) where avoiding 330/32 what are the regulatory controls that should not be duplication or making efficiencies would be of duplicated. There is no reference to these objectives benefit include provisions under the RMA91, the under Milestones-Outputs. Dog Control Act 1996 and the CMA91. Not every objective needs a milestone. Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships Objective 1.5.5.7 (National Issue) Real Journeys Support Retain Accept Limited This Objective has been deleted and is included in 194/17 Objective 1.5.5.4. Federated Farmers Support tenor of 1.5 however feel that various Amend "Continue to work with other relevant BUSINESS Reject of New Zealand objectives fails to acknowledge the support and other agencies to MINIMISE RELIANCE ON AND to This Objective has been deleted and is included in 241/7 resources that could contribute to DOCs wider streamline and seek efficiencies in statutory processes". Objective 1.5.5.4. While DOCs primary relationship conservation objectives by talking with landholders yet would be with the relevant agency when seeking to many of the values can be found off PCL. streamline a statutory process, any affected parties would be involved, but it is not necessary to explicitly state this. Ian M Turnbull "Continue to work...to streamline..." meaning what? clarify meaning and intent of clause. Accept in part 250/14 This Objective has been deleted and is included in Objective 1.5.5.4. Examples of regulatory controls or statutory processes where avoiding duplication or making efficiencies would be of benefit include provisions under the RMA91, the Dog Control Act 1996 and the CMA91. Totally Tourism Support. As per Objective 1.5.5.6. As per Objective 1.5.5.6. Accept Limited This Objective has been deleted and is included in 251/4 Objective 1.5.5.4. Kate Wardle Oppose Delete Reject 268/4 This Objective has been deleted and is included in Objective 1.5.5.4. Anne Steven Add new Objective 1.5.5.8. Amend to include new Objective - To actively participate Reject 306/27 in the valuing of ecosystems to establish an understanding Working collaboratively with other agencies is of the full value of public conservation areas. covered in 1.5.1. Work collaboratively with other agencies that have management responsibilities for land encompassed by or adjoining conservation areas, to achieve better conservation outcomes with respect to understanding of values present, pest control, restoration of disturbed and denuded land, and mitigation of impacts (e.g. NZTA, LINZ) Royal Forest and The comments preceding the objectives needs Delete Objectives 1.5.5.7 or provide an explanation to Reject Bird Protection clarification as to what is meant by Objectives 1.5.5.6 clarify why there is a need to work with agencies to avoid This Objective has been deleted and is included in Society Draft330/33 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 114 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 330/33 and 1.5.5.7. The reader is given no explanation as to duplication of regulations and for streamlining. Objective 1.5.5.4. Examples of regulatory controls or what are the regulatory controls that should not be statutory processes (Objective 1.5.5.7) where duplicated. There is no reference to these objectives avoiding duplication or making efficiencies would be under Milestones-Outputs. of benefit include provisions under the RMA91, the Dog Control Act 1996 and the CMA91. Not every objective needs a milestone. Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships Milestones Year 3 (National Issue) Backcountry Skiers Re: milestones. If section retained, reporting milestones Add a milestone at years 3, 5 and 10 to: "Commission an Accept in part Alliance are needed to measure the magnitude of the cost of the independent report on the financial effectiveness of the The Milestones have been revised. 214/20 "business partnership" structure. business partnership concept." Ian M Turnbull "Report on return on investment..." DOC is NOT a Include all factors, not just $$, in assessing returns. Accept in part 250/15 business. Even if there is no dollar profit, we the owners The Milestones have been revised. may still be happy with the investment. Section: 1.5.5 Conservation gains from more business partnerships Milestones Year 5 (National Issue) Richard Reeve Concerned by reports being milestone and outputs. Accept in part 212/5 The Milestones have been revised. Section: Part Two-Places (National Issue) Alan Mark Extremely disappointed that the draft CMS does not Recommend that such as update be added to the final Reject 35/2 include a review of the progress made with the document. There has been no change to the overall, nationally implementation phase of each of the 41 Special Places consistent structure of the CMS. The CMS structure identified in the original CMS 1998, and also the latest section has been revised to describe how the CMS is report "Milestones" reached towards fulfilling the set out and how the different sections relate to each implementation clauses in the original publication. other. Plus a new Interpretation section has been added to this Introduction. Some revisions have been made to Part Two Places to provide further direction. Alan Mark All areas identified for Conservation Parks in Otago Accept in part 35/13 CMS 1998 should be recognised in current CMS and An investigation for a national park can be done in the national park previously considered for Old Man accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be Old Woman Ranges Garvie Hector Mountains pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led Remarkables should be recognised as an Outcome. process the result cannot be predicted. The reclassification of land is detailed throughout the Places and covered by Policy 3.1.2. Recreational Object to all references in Part Two to allowing Change wording of all policies in the CMS containing the Reject Backcountry Pilots recreational fixed-wing aircraft within public words: "as indentified in Map 4 and policies 3.5.1 to 3.5.12 Fixed wing aircraft are included in aircraft references. Association (RBPA) conservation lands "as indentified in Map 4 and policies and Table 4 in Part three" to "as indentified in Map 4 and The aircraft sections of the CMS has changed as a 37/12 3.5.1 to 3.5.12 and Table 4 in Part Three". These policies 3.5.1 to 3.5.12 and Table 4 in Part three, with the result of other submissions. Also see Aircraft policies are objectionable to recreational backcountry exception of recreational fixed-wing aircraft". common issues report. pilots and inconsistent with the requirements of Section 6 (e) of the Conservation Act. They also contradict earlier policies which recommend enhancing the use
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 115 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point and enjoyment of historic resources and enhancing recreational activities Fiordland Tramping Concerned with last statement. Means that anything CMS needs to be more explicit in allowing public input Accept in part and Outdoor could be permitted unless it is expressly not allowed. into decisions for major activities on public conservation Public consultation is throughout the CMS and is Recreation Club Makes the CMS too permissive, leaves too many land. detailed in specific sections of the CA87. See revised 93/32 decisions up to the whim of the decision-maker of the CMS. day. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth This section indentifies geological locations. Some Amend to include red deer herd. Accept in part 149/12 anomalous elements may be found upon examination of Where relevant deer, including red deer have been these sections. The value of the Mount Aspiring added to the text. Also see Hunting common issues National park area for its retention of a gene pool of a report. remnant reservoir for c. elaphus scotticus has already been mentioned, and it is now timely to remind DOC that historically, red deer and their trophy heads were taken from herds found in this area, and documented in non-fiction works by the late Bruce Banwell. Recognition of this biodiversity feature, albeit a non- indigenous one, should be mentioned in part because guided tourist hunting remains a possibility for this area, iconic in terms of the trophies taken these within living memory. Southern Trail Endorse any outcomes that allow for continued Accept Blazers Four Wheel responsible 4WD driving. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Drive Club Inc. 168/6 GNS Science The landform processes that make these "places" worth Amend wording that recognises the landform and the Reject 239/5 conserving are not given consideration. Avalanches, natural processes that have formed them. Landform and natural processes are considered as debris flows, rockfalls, landslides, earthquakes, floods Would like to see a policy that provides more protection of part of the Departments assessment when considering are all part of the natural processes that need to be natural landforms. new tracks and huts, operational detail does not need considered and managed when developing walkways, to be included in the CMS. hut locations and the like, such to minimise impacts. Transpower New Reference should be added to recognise the presence of Amend to provide reference and clarification. Accept in part Zealand Ltd existing high voltage transmission lines within the Where relevant reference has been made to existing 296/4 Places described in Part Two. Transpower can provide structures however it is not necessary to provide further detail on these lines if required. detail on all existing infrastructure, in most instances the existing high voltage transmission lines does not cross pcl&w. Anne Steven The boundaries of the different places does not match Amend - suggestions as follows: Reject 306/29 the different areas of landscape character well in some - The Nevis Valley should fall into the Old Man Range- All boundaries where fully considered during the places. Each place should reflect a distinctive area. Garvie Mountain Place, the crest of the Hector range being development of the CMS. These boundaries have the divide. been re-checked as a result of submissions and they
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 116 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point - The Upper Clutha basin floor area up to lakes Wanaka are considered to be appropriate. and Hawea and the Cromwell Valley should be part of the Central; Otago Uplands Place, and it would be better titled inland Central Otago Basins Place to distinguish it from the true uplands around the Manorburn. - The Hawea-Lindis conservation areas should be referred to as a separate place and should include the Lindis Pass area north of Dip Creek. - The Rock and Pillar Conservation Area should be a place on its own. - Te Papanui Conservation Park should be a place on its own. - The middle Taieri basin east of the rock and Pillar should be a place of its own. - The Kakanui range should be a place of its own. - The Maerewhenua uplands should be a separate place. Wakatipu Riding Horses are an integral part of the history of all of the Ensure access is available for horse riding in open spaces Accept in part Club 'Places'. Traditional riding routes on public lands are on public lands. Pcl&w available for horse riding is now Tabled in the 307/2 being closed to horses by developments such as cycle relevant Place sections. Also see Horse Riding ways and formed walking tracks e.g. new bike trails common issues report. between Arrowtown and Queenstown which were formerly ridden by horseriders no longer have access. As larger farms are subdivided privileges given to responsible riders are lost so public lands become increasingly valued as open spaces on which to trek. Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons in submn. 1. In narrative describing each Place, ensure that Accept in part Runanga o Ngai description of NT history, traditions and connections with 1. The primary function under CA87 is to manage Tahu and other the Place are situated at the beginning of the narrative to natural and historic resources, the natural ones having specified runanga) reflect the role of NT and their forbears as first peoples in been almost uniquely present in New Zealand since 309/102 the landscape. well before the comparatively recent human 2. In narrative and policies ensure significance to NT of all occupation. Given this, the Place texts generally archaeological sites related to Maori occupation and begin with natural resource information, with NT activity is recognised, and ensure engagement of NT in values at the beginning of any human activity text, decision-making affecting these. although some flexibility is used depending on the focus of the Place. Some text change may occur. 2. Accept, primarily for archaeological sites on pcl, with some mention of non-pcl sites and actions where part of a multi-agency & NT action. Michael Bernard Object to all references in Part Two to allowing Change wording to " . . as identified in Map 4 and policies Reject Thomas recreational fixed-wing aircraft within PCL "as 3.5.1 to 3.5.12 and Table 4 in Part Three, with the Fixed wing aircraft are included in aircraft references. 322/10 identified in Map 4 and policies 3.5.1-3.5.12 and Table exception of recreational fixed wing aircraft . . . . " The aircraft sections of the CMS has changed as a 4 in Part 3. Policies are objectionable to recreational result of other submissions. Also see Aircraft backcountry and inconsistent with CA. Also contradict common issues report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 117 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point policies that recommend enhancing use and enjoyment of historic resources / recreational activities. NZ Deerstalkers We have an affinity for the Mt Aspiring National Park HR[Concerned that Part 3 covers a wide range of activities Accept in part Association (Upper Place, Inland Conservation Parks Place, Central Otago but does not recognise recreational hunting.] Recreational hunting is recognised throughout the Clutha Branch Inc) Uplands Place and Western Lakes and Mountains Place Places in the CMS. Part Three is about the 324/1 and have concerns that access and hunting opportunities authorisations required to undertake an activity and in these places should not be compromised or degraded the policies guide the management of the impacts of but enhances and improved. that activity. It was considered that recreational hunting did not have impacts that require management. The requirement to hold a hunting permit is detailed in the descriptive text of Part Three. A new Policy has been added in regard to the Department working with the Game Animal Council. Also see Hunting common issues report. Eugenie Sage No general policy about new structures and Developments, including structures and resource use Accept in part 336/3 developments in the place sections to ensure should only be considered if they are consistent with and A new section has been added to Part Three in biodiversity, landscape and recreational values are complement the outcomes for this place and protect regards to Structures and Utilities. Where relevant protected. recreational values, the largely unmodified and intact new policies have been added to the Places. natural landscapes, ecosystems and habitats of threatened and at risk species. Eugenie Sage CMS repeatedly refers to priority ecosystems. NHMS New objectives. Accept in part 336/4 has not been subjected to adequate public consultation Further local extinctions have not occurred and populations Section 1.5.1 has been revised and new Objectives and external scrutiny. The 400 priority ecosystem it has of threatened and at risk species are improving with their added which address all ecosystems. See DM and been used to identify nationally do not include all places natural range, and are becoming more common sights. All Recreation and NHMS common issues reports. that have important values. CGP requires that CMS's native species are secure throughout their range. maintain the integrity of ecosystems and prevent loss of species and ecosystems. Relying on NHMS to only protect a subset of ecosystems and species is not consistent with CA or CGP. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Telford Fishing and Consider the inclusion of a landing site for aerial access HR[Young river landing site impractical.] Reject Hunting Services for one off once a day only landings at a designated site Any change to the aircraft provisions in the 11/1 in the area around the confluence of the South and MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of a plan North branch of the Young River review involving public consultation. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Alan Mark Wish DOC to confirm that ecological monitoring (long- Reject 35/15 term photo point monitoring) will continue under newly Monitoring is an operational matter and does not proposed Tier One Monitoring System. Monitoring need to be detailed in the CMS. programme is unique and extremely valuable. New Zealand There is a lack of a landing site in the Young River. Addition of a landing site for irregular, one off aerial Reject Professional access at the confluence of the North and South Young Any change to the aircraft provisions in the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 118 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fishing Guides Assn Rivers. MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of a 61/2 management plan review involving public consultation. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Fiordland Trails We would like the CMS to allow for mountain biking in Include mountain biking as a permissible activity in the Reject Trust Aspiring National Park. Aspiring National Park. Any change to mountain bike access in the 79/1 MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of plan review involving public consultation. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Fiordland Trails Table 3: Like to see the strategy allow for mountain Army Hut to Mavora Lakes. Reject Trust biking in some other areas in Otago (we have included Whitestone River SH94 to Mavora Lakes. Any change to mountain bike access in the 79/2 some Southland regions to allow DOC to see how trails Boyd Creek to Mavora Lakes. MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of plan could link to form a functioning network with multiple Boyd Creek to the Whitestone River. review involving public consultation. Also see possible rides and walks). North Mavora Lakes to the Greenstone. Mountain Biking common issues report. (Again, we would prefer to have the strategy simply state: "Snowden Forest" and "Mavora Lakes Park") The Greenstone Valley Sections of the Routeburn Track Pass Creek Track Sections of the Hollyford Track Te Anau Cycling Inc. Would like to see mtb access on a controlled bases on Change the MT Aspiring National Park Plan to allow for Reject 163/5 current tracks that lie within MANP - particularly the mountain bike access and possible track construction. Any change to mountain bike access in the Greenstone-Caples Track (only a very small section in MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of plan NP. Allowing access to the track possibly just in the review involving public consultation. Also see very quiet winter months would provide an income for Mountain Biking common issues report. the track and provide Glenorchy with a much needed economic boost. Recent trials on other similar tracks in NPs have shown very little detrimental effects and have proved that the perception of bikers and walkers not being able to coexist is a myth. A feasibility study would need to be carried out but there are other tracks that could also be suitable for trail access such as parts of the Routeburn Track, Lake Sylvan Loop and parts of the Dart Track amongst others that would need to be more identified. Any addition to the NP would need to ensure that they are not excluding mtb use from existing or potential track opportunities. TACI would support any proposal that the MANPMP be reviewed to allow the use of all or some of the above trails by mountain bikes. Federated Mountain Remove DMF references. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) See Destination Management and Recreation 172/41 common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 119 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point The Alpine Group Oppose the approach to Mt Aspiring NP management Request a review of aircraft landing zones and limitations Reject T/A Alpine plan for aircraft access. They are too restrictive and that are managed under the Mt Aspiring NP management Any change to the aircraft provisions in the Helicopters there should be more provision for landing, particularly plan. There should be more landing blocks (similar to MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of a plan 176/1 in Wilderness Areas. Forbes) instead of specific landing sites. Allow aircraft review involving public consultation. See Aircraft landings within the Backcountry, Remote and Wilderness and Wilderness areas common issues reports. Zones and to allow guided heli-skiing within a greater area. HR [Glacier landings are key sites for visitor demand - Isobel landings - only get 25 landings per year. Could do 30 per month. Isobel first to get weathered out and last to clear up. Volta Glacier sought as part of MANP submission. Aircraft activity is where most of the people are the rest is unused by people and aircraft. Helisking a growing market Opportunities to locate activity away from climbers and foot traffic. Pyke River - Heli fishing is confusing - no access MANP however access in FNP and conservation areas.] Over the Top Limited Support this section in principle, but concerned if any Accept in part 179/2 PCL is added to National Park would restrict ability to Investigations in any additions to MANP will involve land in the area in the future a public consultation process (as per Section 8 of the NPA80) where site specific concerns may be raised for consideration. Otago Tramping & CMS adopts a substantially less prescriptive approach Reject Mountaineering than its predecessor. It fails to provide adequate Places and activities are managed in accordance with Club Inc guidance to DOC staff to enable them to manage the the objectives, outcomes, polices and glossary. A new 192/1 conservation estate. It makes it difficult for them to interpretation section has been added to provide oppose an activity being undertaken when the CMS is clarity. silent on the subject. New Zealand Alpine Re Dart-Hollyford tunnel proposal. That "no tunnels or new roads 'will' be approved in Mt Accept in part Club Aspiring National Park", consistent with the MANPMP. The text box referring to the Dart Tunnel proposal 193/25 will be deleted. Backcountry Skiers Nothing should undermine the MANPMP. Ensure that nothing undermines the MANPMP. Reject Alliance The draft CMS does not undermine the MANPMP11 214/8 and the policies in the draft reinforce the principles of MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 ensures MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. The Outcome has been revised as a result of other submissions. See new interpretation section in Part One. Garry Nixon Oppose. Significantly different to those in the MANP Replace with the outcomes from the MANP Plan, including Reject 216/8 plan. CMS risks seriously undermining the MANPMP. the very important introductory sentence. The draft CMS does not undermine the MANPMP11 and it is not necessary to repeat the Outcomes of the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 120 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Plan in the CMS. The policies in the draft reinforce the principles of MANPMP and Policy 2.1.1 states that the MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. The Outcomes has been revised as a result of other submissions. See new interpretation section in Part One. Mountain Bikers of Would like to see mtb access on a controlled basis on Change the MT Aspiring National Park Plan to allow for Reject Alexandra current tracks that lie within MANP. Recent trials on mountain bike access and possible track construction. Any change to mountain bike access in the 223/4 other similar tracks in NPs have shown very little MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of plan detrimental effects and have proved that the perception review involving public consultation. Also see of bikers and walkers not being able to coexist is a Mountain Biking common issues report. myth. A feasibility study would need to be carried out but there are other tracks that could also be suitable for trail access. Totally Tourism Comments made about Section 6.6.5 of MANP plan, in Add policies as follows: Reject Limited particular with respect to Forbes landing area, landing 2.1.7 Ensure that all aircraft landing concessions include a These are conditions which would be included in a 251/6 limits and the current limited supply concession process. suitable 'claw back' clause to avoid concessionaires concession document. They do not need to be monopolising and underutilising the limited aircraft landing detailed in the CMS. opportunities provided for in the MANP plan. 2.1.8 Aircraft landings that are 'clawed back' through under utilisation will be offered to incumbent aircraft operators prior to being made available to new concessionaries. 2.1.9 The Department will direct and/or undertake monitoring to occur regarding the adverse effects of aircraft landings within the Forbes Landing Area. This monitoring will be for the specific purpose of enabling consideration of increasing the prescribed aircraft landing numbers for scenic and filming purposes at the Forbes Landing Area. Gary Tong Includes a note stating that an application is under The note should be a separate paragraph rather than a Reject 259/1 consideration regarding a road through part of MT notation. The text box referring to the Dart Tunnel proposal Aspiring NP. It is publicly recognised that a road has will be deleted. The Department has not received a been proposed that traverses an area of existing formal application for a road. Policy 2.1.6 has been unformed legal road locally known as Haast Hollyford included as per the General Policy for National Parks Highway. Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 121 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Aspiring Guides CMS and MANP Mgmt Plan do not align in terms of Support all polices but with qualification concerning Noted Limited timing, it is important to ensure policies adopted in incorporation of Otago CMS in MANP Mgmt Plan review. See new interpretation section in Part One. 272/4 CMS (such as closer ties with commercial operators) then this should be included in MANP Mgmt Plan. It would be appropriate for Mgmt Plan and CMS to be reviewed concurrently to avoid potential conflicts. Tourism Industry Re: aircraft access. Given the vast size of MANP and Should undertake further discussions to explore a more Accept in part Association the inaccessibility of some areas to ground-based permissive landing approach in some areas. The use of the 'orange' zone in this instance is to 276/6 recreation, serious thought should be given to opening That the decision-making criteria that led to parts of reflect that there are existing aircraft provisions in the certain areas for more regular landing opportunities. AMCNP being zoned green be applied to other large areas MANPMP. Any change to the aircraft provisions in Note some green zones have been placed within the of orange or yellow zones. the MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of a orange zone of AMCNP. plan review involving public consultation. When the MANPMP is reviewed it is the intention that the zoning approach will be applied to the park at a local level. How the zones are applied will be part of that management plan review process. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to this Place would better Amend Place name to Mount Aspiring National Park / Accept Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Tititea. Place name revised. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/1 Eugenie Sage Outcome description MANP should be consistent with Amend to include the complete Outcome statement from Reject 336/15 MANPMP and park's importance as a remote and the Mt Aspiring National Park Management Plan. It is not necessary to repeat the Outcomes of the undeveloped alpine park. MANPMP11in the CMS. The policies in the draft CMS reinforce the principles of MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 states that the MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. The Outcome has been revised as a result of other submissions. See new interpretation section in Part One. Eugenie Sage Should give greater recognition to the status of South New objective. Accept in part 336/17 West World Heritage, protect Te Wahipounamu's Protect and maintain the values described in the statement The Outcome and Policy 2.1.2 is revised to refer to biodiversity and ecological integrity, not just the of universal value of Te Wahipounamu South West New the criteria for which the WHA was nominated. The national park part of Te Wahipounamu. Zealand World Heritage Area status, undiminished in any Department's international obligations are also way. addressed in the Introduction. Eugenie Sage To reduce pest numbers and protect forest health and use the most cost efficient and effective integrated pest Reject 336/20 wildlife populations aerial 1080 should be used as and control methods to protect the wildlife and ecosystems of Mt Aspiring National Park is managed in accordance when required to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Mt Aspiring National park. with the MANPMP2011 including pest control. Add new policy - use most… Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Description
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 122 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fiordland Tramping Not entirely consistent with CA 1987 or CGP. Nowhere Reword the sections that are inconsistent with the CA to Reject and Outdoor is there a requirement to consider the economic remove reference to economic prosperity. No reference to this can be found in Section 2.1 of Recreation Club prosperity of Southland. Not against concessionaire use Make CMS consistent with the current legislation. the Otago CMS. 93/7 of public conservation land, but commercial use should not take precedent over the provision of recreation opportunities for ordinary New Zealanders. Fiordland Tramping The Rees Dart Track is not a "Gateway", it is a Make Rees Dart Track a destination in its own right. Accept in part and Outdoor destination in its own right. Any reference to the tunnel Remove reference to tunnel. A 'Gateway destination' is a place that introduces Recreation Club should be removed. New Zealanders to the outdoors and allows then to 93/33 learn about conservation. See Part One and the Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. The text box referencing the road and tunnel in the Dart and Hollyford Valleys has been deleted. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Little mention is made of recreational, WARO or SAD Amend. Accept in part 149/15 hunting. As part of the 'World Heritage Area' status, it HR [The sub-species of red deer in MANP should be This level of detail is not required in the CMS and is would seem logical to recall the historical taking of recognised.] captured in the MANPMP11. However Appendix 15 antlered red deer trophies as part of the iconic history of 'World Heritage Area' provides mention of the this area. commercial hunting activities assisting in reducing animal numbers. The Department will work with the Game Animal Council in regards to herds of special interest. See new text and policies included in Part Three. Also see Hunting common issues report. Federated Mountain Box can now be removed and replaced with "no tunnels or Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) new roads 'will' be approved in Mt Aspiring National Park". The text box referring to the Dart Tunnel proposal 172/42 will be deleted. No further statement is required. Otago Tramping & Congratulates DOC and Minister for making decision to Now appropriate for CMS to state that "no tunnels or new Accept in part Mountaineering decline Dart-Hollyford tunnel proposal. roads will be approved in Mount Aspiring NP". MANP will be managed in accordance with the Club Inc MANPMP11. The text box referring to the Dart 192/7 Tunnel proposal has been be deleted. Otago Tramping & Support proposed additions to Park foreshadowed in the Accept Mountaineering Mt Aspiring NPMP. Support noted. Club Inc 192/8 Otago Tramping & Strongly support reference to MANP providing NZ's Accept Mountaineering premier tramping, alpine climbing, and wilderness Support noted. Club Inc exploration opportunities. 192/9 Durham Havill Supports the description of the MANP and seeks the Insert at part 2.1 Reject 196/2 addition of a further paragraph. "It is recognised that there are significant proponents Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General advocating for the formation of existing unformed legal Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 123 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point road between Milford and Haast (The Haast, Hollyford that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks Road). In the absence of any definite proposal, this should be closed and the land incorporated into the Conservation Management Strategy neither supports nor national park except where they are essential as legal rejects such a proposal but does recognise that any such access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through proposal can only advance on its merits." public conservation land common issues report. Westland District Support description and seek addition of further info. Add - "It is recognised that there are significant proponents Reject Property Ltd advocating for the formation of existing unformed legal Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 198/1 road between Milford and Haast (the Haast-Hollyford Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states Road). In the absence of any definite proposal, this that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks Conservation Management Strategy neither supports nor should be closed and the land incorporated into the rejects such a proposal but does recognise that any such national park except where they are essential as legal proposal can only advance on its merits." access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through HR [Though the concession and RMA resource consenting public conservation land common issues report. processes are separately legislated/administered there are overlaps, eg consideration of Conservation Management Strategies or Plans under Section 104 of RMA - this is why consider CMS needs to be unambiguous and suggested wording adopted.] Westland District Supports. Seeks addition of a further paragraph. Insert: "It is recognised that there are significant Reject Council proponents advocating for the formation of existing Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 199/2 unformed legal road between Milford and Haast (the Haast- Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states Hollyford Road). In the absence of any definite proposal, that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks this CMS neither supports nor rejects such a proposal but should be closed and the land incorporated into the does recognise that any such proposal can only advance on national park except where they are essential as legal its merits." access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Woody Blakely Supports the description Mount Aspiring National Park Insert at part 2.1 "It is recognised that there are significant Reject 210/1 Place, seeks the addition of a further paragraph. proponents advocating the formation of existing unformed Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General legal road between Milford and Haast (The Haast- Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states Hollyford Road). In the absence of any definite proposal, that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks this conservation Management Strategy neither supports should be closed and the land incorporated into the nor rejects such a proposal but does recognise that any such national park except where they are essential as legal proposal can only advance on its merits". access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Earl and Lani Support the description of the MANP, seek the addition Insert at Part 2.1 Reject Hagaman of a further paragraph. "It is recognised that there are significant proponents Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 235/2 advocating for the formation of existing unformed legal Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states road between Milford and Haast (The Haast-Hollyford that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks road). In the absence of any definite proposal, this should be closed and the land incorporated into the Conservation Management Strategy neither supports nor national park except where they are essential as legal rejects such a proposal but does recognise that any such access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through proposal can only advance on it's merits." public conservation land common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 124 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Merv Halliday Support description of Mt Aspiring NP Place but seek Add "It is recognised that there are significant proponents Reject 237/1 the addition of a further paragraph advocating for the formation of existing unformed legal Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General road between Milford and Haast (The Haast Hollyford Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states Highway). In the absence of any definite proposal, this that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks Conservation Management Strategy neither supports nor should be closed and the land incorporated into the rejects such a proposal but does recognise that any such national park except where they are essential as legal proposal can only advance on its merits." access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through HR [Refer additional hearing information on this DOCDM- public conservation land common issues report. 1309546.] Grey District Request recognition of ongoing initiatives to see the CMS should take a neutral stance towards the merits of Reject Council Haast/Hollyford Road formed and open to traffic. such initiative. Initiatives to open this road to traffic on a Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 260/2 sustainable bases are ongoing and the strategy should all Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states the formal processes to determine the outcome. that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Otago University Please that the recent 'Milford-Dart tunnel' plans have Accept in part Tramping Club been rejected and we would like the CMS document to The text box referencing the road and tunnel in the (Inc.) align itself with the MANP management Plan and state Dart and Hollyford Valleys has been deleted. Also 292/8 that "no tunnels or new roads will be approved in Mt see Policy 2.1.6. Aspiring National Park." Chris Pearson Support additions to Park as Lower Dart Conservation Retain Accept 303/6 Area and part of the Shotover Conservation Area in the Support noted. snowy Creek catchment to Aspiring National Park. Geoff Spearpoint Sad that no huts from amateur recreational history have Request that all old huts that come into conservation land Accept in part 304/8 been actively conserved as historic places. Priorities of or are added to MANP be conserved and maintained, Reference to the early recreation clubs and the legacy park control does a disservice to our culture in the area. particularly those that are west of the Main Divide, that they left has been added to 1.3. Several of these Similar to the cultural history of deer recovery days of irrespective of ROS overlays. huts are being actively conserved, including Earnslaw the 1950's and 1960's, huts built at that time have now Hut, see Appendix 10. been actively removed. The recent unnecessarily removal of historical artefacts in the Mueller Valley at Quail Flat was unfortunate. Anne Steven Support Amend to add Kea to list of threatened species Accept 306/30 Kea has been added to the text. Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not adequately reflect NT history Replace para 4 with: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and associations. The area covered by the park contains several well-known Most of suggested 1st para accepted, but to say Tahu and other ara tawhito (traditional trails) which crossed the Main tawhito utilised the Park's valley systems to connect specified runanga) Divide and were used by NT and their forebears for to the coast is too disconnected. The only NTCSA98 309/2 mahinga kai/food gathering and pounamu trading. Other recognitions of the Park are via the three Topuni. ara tawhito utilised the valley systems to connect with Text revised, based on that in the submission. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 125 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point kainga and pa on the Otago Southland Coast. There are many places of spiritual or cultural significance to NT within the park. Ngai Tahu's spiritual connection to the park has been formally recognised in the NT Claims Settlement Act 1998. In addition, three topuni areas (Tititea/Mt Aspiring, Pikirakatahi/Mt Earnslaw and Te Koroka (Dart/Slip Stream) (Specially Protected Area)) affirm NT values within this significant whenua tupuna. Royal Forest and Aerial 1080 should be used as and when required to New Policy to follow 2.1.6 - 'Use the most cost efficient Reject Bird Protection protect wildlife and ecosystems from pests and and effective integrated pest control methods to protect the MANP is managed in accordance with the Society predators over the whole NP and surrounding lands. wildlife and ecosystems of MANP.' MANPMP11 which includes pest control, the method 330/42 used is operational detail and does not need to be inlcuded in the CMS. Royal Forest and Work closely and collaboratively with agencies and New Policy to follow 2.1.6 - 'Work closely and Accept in part Bird Protection private landowners (e.g. NZTA re Haast highway collaboratively with agencies and private landowners This is covered by Part Three Policy 3.1.14. No new Society works). whose land or domain lies within or affects the Park to policy is required. 330/43 minimise adverse effects of their activities in conservation values.' Queenstown The QMTBC would like to see mountain bike access on QMTBC is seeking a review of the MANP Management Reject Mountain Bike Club a controlled basis on current tracks that lie within Plan to allow for mountain bike access on all or some of Any change to mountain bike access in the 332/8 MANP. Particularly the Greenstone-Caples Track. the tracks. The review is sought in accordance with the MANPMP11 would need to occur by way of plan A feasibility study would need to be carried out but National parks Act s46, Review of Management Plans on review involving public consultation and is not there are other tracks that could also be suitable for trail the basis of changing circumstances. That is, that the draft included as part of the CMS review. Also see access such as parts of the Routeburn Track, Lake plan was notified in 2002 when the General Policy for Mountain Biking common issues report. Sylvan Loop and parts of the Dart Track amongst National parks excluded the use of mountain bikes in others. national parks. Since that time the General Policy for Any additions to the NP would need to ensure that they National Parks has been amended to allow for biking to be are not excluding mountain bike use from existing or considered on specified tracks within national parks as long potential track opportunities. as it was provided for in the relevant management plan. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Outcome New Zealand NZPHGA would ask that DOC looks at its own wild NZPHGA would like to see policy that allows guided Reject Professional animal control operations within MANP and works with hunting in all area of the national park, this policy would Policy 2.1.1 states that MANP be managed in Hunting Guides NZPHGA to control all species, chamois in particular. mitigate any adverse effects of an increasing chamois accordance with the Park Plan. Section 12 of the Association population. MANPMP11 allows AATH applications to be 10/2 HR [More open access for AATH and guided hunting. considered subject to criteria. Changes to this criteria Open access to Olivine wilderness Area. Chamois not would be subject to a review of MANPMP11. Also hunted by DOC or WARO and the area is too see Hunting common issues report. isolated/remote for recreational hunters. AATH could target chamois. Opportunities for win win.]
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 126 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Paul Dodgshun Oppose. The outcomes should be taken straight from the Delete the CMS outcomes for Mt Aspiring National Park Reject 117/6 recently approved Mt Aspiring National Park place in the CMS and replace by the overall outcomes It is not necessary to repeat the Outcomes of the Management Plan 2011 (MANP). The different contained in the MANP Management Plan 2011 (Section MANPMP11in the CMS. The policies in the draft outcomes in the draft CMS create uncertainty and 4). This includes the bullet points and the overall sentence CMS reinforce the principles of MANPMP11 and potential conflict with the management plan. They referring to MANP as NZ's remote and undeveloped Policy 2.1.1 states that the MANP is managed in greatly undermine the focus of the park management national park. accordance with the Plan. plan which was developed and approved after considerable public consultation. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth No mention of guided foot hunting. Amend Accept in part 149/16 This is not an exhaustive list and the detail of all activities is included in the MANPMP11. Hunting has been added to the recreational opportunities. See revised Outcome. Also see Hunting common issues report. Federated Mountain 4th para. Strongly support reference to providing New Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Zealand's premier tramping etc opportunities. Support noted. 172/43 Federated Mountain Para 5. The wording "do not impinge" is a good way of Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) referencing the inherent hierarchy within s6(e) CA. s6(e) is not referencing an inherent hierarchy. The 172/44 sentence has been revised to read: "...Park, while maintaining its varied visitor settings and existing recreational opportunities." Otago Tramping & Para 5. Words "do not impinge" are a good way of Clearly indicates recreational interests have primacy over Reject Mountaineering reflecting and supporting the inherent hierarchy within commercial interests. s6(e) is not referencing an inherent hierarchy. The Club Inc C Act to "foster the use of natural and historic resources sentence has been revised to read: "...Park, while 192/10 for recreation and to allow their use for tourism". maintaining its varied visitor settings and existing recreational opportunities." New Zealand Alpine Support reference to MANP providing NZ's premier Reject Club tramping, alpine climbing, and wilderness exploration s6(e) is not referencing an inherent hierarchy. The 193/26 opportunities. The wording "do not impinge" is sentence has been revised to read: "...Park, while considered a poor way of referencing the inherent maintaining its varied visitor settings and existing hierarchy with s6(e) of the CA87. recreational opportunities." Heliworks Support broad over-riding policy that refers to the Accept Queenstown national park plan (see as 'simplification' of statutory Support noted. Helicopters 2012 framework). Ltd & Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd 253/4 Kate Wardle Use the same outcomes described in the approved Delete CMS outcomes and replace by the overall outcomes Reject 268/38 MANPMP (2011); not different and potentially at odds contained in the MANPMP (2011) (section 4) (includes the It is not necessary to repeat the Outcomes of the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 127 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point with it - this could result in uncertainly and potential bullet points and the overall sentence referring to MANP as MANPMP11in the CMS. The policies in the draft conflict with the management plan. NZ's remote and undeveloped National Park). CMS reinforce the principles of MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 states that the MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. Also see new interpretation section in the Introduction. Janet Ledingham Outcome description should be consistent with that Add the whole of the outcome statement from the Accept in part 273/11 described in the MANPMP. MANPMP. It is not necessary to repeat the Outcomes of the MANPMP11in the CMS. The policies in the draft CMS reinforce the principles of MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 states that the MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. Janet Ledingham Expand first paragraph to "The MANP Place is Accept in part 273/12 preserved in perpetuity as far as possible in its natural The number of priority ecosystems is not included as state. This includes the landscapes, indigenous they may change over time. Changes to land status is ecosystems and natural features of the Place, reflected in the Description and Policy 2.1.4 as particularly the seven priority ecosystem sites (which detailed in the MANPMP11. See NHMS common will have the stewardship land that is part of them issues report. reclassified to ensure the best possible degree of protection appropriate to the values within them) and threatened species." Janet Ledingham Expand third para to "World Heritage Area status and Accept in part 273/13 values are maintained and given adequate pest control to MANP is managed in accordance with the protect forest and threatened species as an integral part MANPMP11 including pest control. This detail is not of that maintenance." required in the CMS. Policy 2.1.2 is revised to refer to the criteria for which the WHA was nominated. The Department's international obligations are addressed in the Introduction. Janet Ledingham Para 4 and 5. Delete as undermine MANPMP. There Reject 273/14 are no definitions of what Icon Destinations means and The draft CMS does not undermine the MANPMP11 all recreation businesses must be managed in and the policies in the draft reinforce the principles of accordance with NPMP. MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 ensures MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. See 'Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools', in Part One. Also Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. New Zealand There is no mention of hunting as an activity in this Recognise hunting and its benefits. Accept in part Deerstalkers park whereas walking, climbing, fish and use of aircraft MANP is managed in accordance with the Association are held up as 'complementing the scenic, ecological, MANPMP11 and detail is contained within that plan. Incorporated and natural values of the national park'. We cannot see Hunting has been included in the text. See revised 285/25 any beneficial effects upon the park from these outcome. Also see Hunting common issues report. activities which hardly help preserve it 'as far as Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 128 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point possible in its natural state'; ironically it is only hunting that does have benefits (in terms of wild animal control). Film Otago "Mount Aspiring National Park has been extended." I Delete statement from outcome. Accept in part Southland and disagree that is a forgone conclusion. It was muted in Investigations in any additions to MANP will involve Regional Film the MANPMP review, but not approved. This should be a public consultation process (as per Section 8 of the Offices of New part of public submission process. NPA80) where site specific concerns may be raised Zealand for consideration. See new interpretation section in 290/16 the Interpretation. Anne Steven Set a clear benchmark for any application for Amend 3rd para to read - World Heritage Area status and Accept in part 306/31 development. values are maintained undiminished in any way. Policy 2.1.2 is revised to refer to the criteria for The outcome needs to state that recreation and related which the WHA was nominated. The Department's business opportunities must not impinge on the natural international obligations are addressed in the values of the Park and must be consistent with preserving Introduction. the park in its natural state. Ngai Tahu (Te Management should recognise NT significant spiritual Add to end of 2nd para: " and provided for in the way the Accept in part Runanga o Ngai connection to the Place. Place is managed." This Place is managed in accordance with the Tahu and other MANPMP which specifies how the 'recognition' is specified runanga) managed. 309/3 Ngai Tahu (Te In relation to recreation-based opportunities, the term That "impinge" is defined or removed. NT suggest that Accept in part Runanga o Ngai 'impinge' is too broad as any level of dissatisfaction DOC could link established visitor monitoring thresholds Revise sentence to read: "…Park, while maintaining Tahu and other could be taken to mean 'impinge'. of overall satisfaction e.g. less than 85% could equate to its varied visitor settings and existing recreational specified runanga) impinge. opportunities." The specifics of visitor monitoring is 309/4 an operational matter not needing inclusion within CMS. Royal Forest and 1st para p37 - Statement needs to better reflect the Amend 1st para -'The Mount Aspiring National Park Place Accept in part Bird Protection National Parks Act and General Policy for National is preserved in perpetuity as far as possible in its natural MANP is managed in accordance with the Society Park's. state. This includes the landscapes, indigenous ecosystems MANPMP11 including pest control. This detail is not 330/34 and natural features of the Place, particularly priority required in the CMS. ecosystem sites and Threatened, at risk and locally and naturally rare species. The park is receiving regular landscape scale animal pest control.' Royal Forest and 3rd para p37 - Should give greater recognition to the Amend 3rd para - 'The biodiversity values, landscape and Accept in part Bird Protection status of South West World Heritage. Protect Te ecological integrity of Te Wahipounamu is protected and Policy 2.1.2 is revised to refer to the criteria for Society Wahipounamu's biodiversity and ecological integrity. the World Heritage Area status and values are maintained, which the WHA was nominated. The Department's 330/35 undiminished in any way.' international obligations are addressed in the Introduction. Royal Forest and 4th & 5th para p37 - Should be deleted as they Deleted 4th and 5th para. Reject Bird Protection undermine the MANP plan. No definitions of what Icon The draft CMS does not undermine the MANPMP11 Society destinations mean and the all recreational businesses and the policies in the draft reinforce the principles of 330/36 must be managed in accordance with the MANP MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 ensures MANP is Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 129 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point management plan. managed in accordance with the Plan. See 'Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools', in Part One. Also DM and Recreation common issues report. Royal Forest and Last para p37 - Support this with the additions to Amend last para - 'Mount Aspiring National Park has been Accept in part Bird Protection include all adjoining PCL. extended to encompass all adjoining public conservation The areas of existing PCL identified as potential Society land.' additions to the park are listed in the final paragraph 330/37 of the Description and as identified in the MANPMP11. Royal Forest and The Outcome description for MANP should be Add the Outcome statement from the MANP Management Reject Bird Protection consistent with the MANP management plan. The Plan in its entirety. Add words to the effect: 'The The draft CMS does not undermine the MANPMP11 Society Outcome does not adequately encapsulate the essential undeveloped nature of this park, with few roads, no hotels, and it is not necessary to repeat the Outcomes of the 330/38 character of the Parks in NZ's remote and undeveloped or ski fields makes this park different to all other parks in Plan in the CMS. The policies in the draft reinforce alpine park where even in the busier areas the sights and New Zealand.' the principles of MANPMP and Policy 2.1.1 states sounds of nature predominate and visitors can that the MANP is managed in accordance with the experience natural quiet and remoteness. The lack of Plan. See new interpretation section in Introduction. roads and infrastructure makes this park different to all other parks in New Zealand. Trojan Holdings Supports 4th & 5th paras. Accept Limited and its Support noted. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/9 Eugenie Sage Outcome does not fully reflect requirements of NPA or Amend to read: Accept in part 336/12 GPNPs The Mount Aspiring National Park... And threatened, at The Policy has been revised and ‘at risk’ has been risk and locally and naturally rare species. The park is added as listed in Appendix 6, which includes receiving regular landscape scale animal pest control. national critical, nationally endangered, naturally vulnerable, declining, relict and naturally uncommon. Objective 1.5.1.2 has also been revised to include ‘at risk’. See revised Outcome. Mount Aspiring National Park will be managed in accordance with the MANPMP11 including pest control and does not need to be included in the CMS. Eugenie Sage Provisions should be deleted as they undermine Delete paragraph 4 and 5 Reject 336/13 MANPMP no definitions of Icon destinations All The draft CMS does not undermine the MANPMP11 recreation businesses must be managed in accordance and the policies in the draft reinforce the principles of with the MANPMP. CMS suggests different standards MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 ensures MANP is will apply. managed in accordance with the Plan. See 'Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools', in Part One. Also Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 130 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Eugenie Sage Support additions to include "all" adjoining public Mount Aspiring National Park as been extended to Accept in part 336/14 conservation land. encompass all adjoining public conservation land. The areas of existing PCL identified as potential additions to the Park are listed in the final paragraph of the Description and as identified in the MANPMP11. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Policy 2.1.1 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept and Outdoor Support noted. Recreation Club 93/35 Nathalie Giroux Support and want this to be implemented. Specifically Accept in part 98/1 in regards to unformed legal roads within national park See Policy 2.1.6 and the Legal Roads through public should be closed and the land incorporated into the conservation land common issues report. national park except where they are essential as legal access to other land. Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/45 Otago Tramping & Support Retain Accept Mountaineering Support noted. Club Inc 192/11 New Zealand Alpine Support these re the management of surrounding PCL Accept Club lands consistent with the national park. Support noted. 193/27 Totally Tourism Support broad over-riding policy that refers to the NP Accept Limited plan. Support noted. 251/5 Heliworks While Heliworks and SLH support policy 2.1.1 would add the following policies be added: Reject Queenstown like to see some guidance in the CMS in relation to the 2.1.7 ensure that all aircraft landing concessions contain a These are conditions which would be included in a Helicopters 2012 ongoing management of the 'Forbes Landing Area' suitable 'clawback' clause to avoid concessionaires concession document. They do not need to be Ltd & Southern which allow for a review of the landing numbers at the monopolising and subsequently underutilising the limited detailed in the CMS. Also see Aircraft common Lakes Helicopters Ltd Forbes Landing Area, an allocation of 'clawed back' aircraft landing opportunities for in Mt Aspiring National issues report. landings to existing/incumbent aircraft operations and Park 253/5 the ability to consider increased landing numbers if the 2.1.8 aircraft landings that are 'clawed back' through effects are acceptable. underutilisation will be offered to incumbent aircraft operators prior to being made available to new concessionaires. 2.1.9 the department may review concession for aircraft landings with the Forbes Landing Area through a public process if more than 200 landings per annum (in total for Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 131 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point the whole landing area) can be accommodated without impacting on cultural values or the remote experience of other visitors. Janet Ledingham Change to "Manage MANP strictly in accordance with Reject 273/9 NPMP." This is covered by 'in accordance with'. No additional wording is required. Otago University Disappointed that the Mt Aspiring National Park Reject Tramping Club Management Plan is being undermined by the Otago The draft CMS does not undermine the MANPMP11 (Inc.) CMS (section 3.1, pg113, policy 3.1.13) with regards to and the policies in the draft reinforce the principles of 292/6 commercial access to the Olivine Wilderness Area. MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 ensures MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. The Part Three Policy and detailed criteria is for all applications, including research and collection, as detailed in Part 4, Section 20 of the Conservation Act 87 and includes the 12.5 Policies of the MANPMP11. Royal Forest and Should recognise the Outcomes as described in the Amend - 'Management Mt Aspiring National Park in Reject Bird Protection MANP Management Plan. accordance with its National Park Management Plan to It is not necessary to repeat the Outcomes of the Society achieve the outcomes specified in the park management MANPMP11in the CMS. The policies in the draft 330/39 plan.' CMS reinforce the principles of MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 states that the MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. Trojan Holdings Oppose. The CMS should inform the NPMP, not vice Delete or amend to refer to the CMS. Reject Limited and its versa. Concerned that when the NPMP comes to be HR [Think reference to the NP plan is not appropriate as The CMS provides the overarching direction while subsidiary reviewed, the CMS will not be able to fully inform that the CMS should provide stand alone direction. Amend to the NPMP provides the detail of management of the companies (Trojan) review. The approach is circular. Also risks clarify which plan/strategy takes preference.] national park. See new Interpretation section in the 331/10 inconsistency. Opposes reference to the NPMP for the Introduction. reasons that the CMS should itself be express as to the outcomes, objectives and policies for Otago's conservation lands. Eugenie Sage Policy should recognise the outcomes as described in Reword Reject 336/16 MANPMP. Manage Mt Aspiring National Park in accordance with its It is not necessary to repeat the Outcomes of the national park management plan to achieve the outcomes MANPMP11in the CMS. The policies in the draft specified in the park management plan. CMS reinforce the principles of MANPMP11 and Policy 2.1.1 states that the MANP is managed in accordance with the Plan. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Policy 2.1.2 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept and Outdoor Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide Recreation Club further clarity. 93/36
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 132 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Nathalie Giroux Support and want to see the policy implemented. I Accept 98/2 believe that along with Fiordland National Park it is one Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide of the last pristine places in New Zealand. further clarity. Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide 172/46 further clarity. Otago Tramping & Support Retain Accept Mountaineering Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide Club Inc further clarity. 192/12 Durham Havill Supports the promotion of the Te Waihipounamu-South Retain the policy. Accept 196/3 West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide further clarity. Westland District Support promotion of Te Wahipounamu-South West Retain. Accept Property Ltd NZ World Heritage Area. Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide 198/2 further clarity. Westland District Supports. Retain. Accept Council Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide 199/3 further clarity. Woody Blakely Supports the promotion of the Te Wahipounamu-South Retain the Policy. Accept 210/2 West New Zealand World heritage Area. Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide further clarity. Earl and Lani Support promotion of the Te Wahipounamu-South West Retain the Policy Accept Hagaman new Zealand World Heritage Area. Support noted, this policy has been revised to provide 235/3 further clarity. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Policy 2.1.3 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept and Outdoor Support noted. Recreation Club 93/37 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/47 Otago Tramping & Support. Retain Accept in part Mountaineering Makes the continued presence of Whare Kea Lodge on Situated in Mt Alta Conservation Area and is an Club Inc the Albert Burn Saddle untenable. authorisation under the CPLA as a result of the Mt 192/13 Aspiring Station tenure review process. On the expiry of the current lease (following the right of renewal period as per their contract), any new
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 133 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point application will be assessed against the provisions of the statutory document(s) that are in place at the time. Until that time, the CMS must have regard to existing authorisations. New Zealand Alpine Support these re the management of surrounding PCL Accept Club lands consistent with the national park. Support noted. 193/28 New Zealand Alpine Support these re the management of surrounding PCL Accept in part Club lands consistent with the national park. Does consistent Situated in Mt Alta Conservation Area and is an 193/29 management meant that Whare Kea lodge on Albert authorisation under the CPLA as a result of the Mt Burn saddle must be removed in order to achieve Aspiring Station tenure review process. On the consistent management with the East Matukituki Valley? expiry of the current lease (following the right of renewal period as per their contract), any new application will be assessed against the provisions of the statutory document(s) that are in place at the time. Until that time, the CMS must have regard to existing authorisations. Film Otago This has been misconstrued into creating the 'buffer' Clarify whether (for example) aerial access to a zone Accept in part Southland and zone mentality. should be dictated by a neighbouring zone, or should if be MANP remains an orange zone and is managed in Regional Film derived from the values from within the zone itself. accordance with the MANPMP11, clarification has Offices of New been added to Policy 2.1.1. Surrounding areas are a Zealand mixture of orange and yellow. See Part Three Policies 290/17 and Map 4 and Aircraft common issues report. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Policy 2.1.4 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept and Outdoor Support noted. Recreation Club 93/38 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/48 Otago Tramping & Support Retain Accept Mountaineering Support noted. Club Inc 192/14 New Zealand Alpine Support these re the management of surrounding PCL Accept Club lands consistent with the national park. Support noted. 193/30 Film Otago Concern that when an area is added to a National park, Noted Southland and areas that previously had unfettered access can then be Investigations in any additions to MANP will involve Regional Film Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 134 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Offices of New restricted or completely shut down. Or the loss of the a public consultation process (as per Section 8 of the Zealand ability to use animals within these areas. NPA80) where site specific concerns may be raised 290/10 for consideration. Otago University Support the proposed additions to the Mt Aspiring Accept Tramping Club National Park. Support noted (Inc.) 292/9 Anne Steven Support in part. Additions to the Park should include any other Accept in part 306/32 conservation land that would enhance the values of the The areas of existing PCL identified as potential Park. additions to the Park are listed in the final paragraph of the Description and as identified in the MANPMP11. Anne Steven Include new Policies - Amend to include new policies - Accept in part 306/33 1. Seek through tenure review of adjoining pastoral lease to See Objectives in 1.5.1 in regards to tenure review have lands supporting significant inherent values added to and working with others. Part Three, Policy applies to the national park. reclassification of pcl&w to ensure that the values 2. Liaise with agencies with management responsibilities appropriately reflect the area. on land within or adjoining the National Park to ensure conservation objectives are not compromised. Royal Forest and The Albert Burn has National Park qualities and should Add these areas to the National Park. Accept in part Bird Protection be added to the park, as has land purchased by the Preference will be given to those areas detailed in the Society Nature Heritage Fund in the Landsborough and Haast Description and as set out in the MANPMP. Also see 330/40 Valleys. Other areas include the land surrounding Mt the Objectives in 1.5.1 in regards to tenure review Alfred and the Dart river, sections of the Richardson and working with others. Part Three, Policy applies to Mountains, and land in the Matukituki Valley including reclassification of pcl&w to ensure that the values the Mt Alta Conservation Area. appropriately reflect the area. Eugenie Sage Land purchased by the Nature Heritage Fund in the amend to describe the values of these areas and commit to Accept in part 336/18 Landsborough and Haast valleys should be added to the adding them to the national park. Preference will be given to those areas as set out in park. Other areas deserving inclusion are: the land the Description and the MANPMP11. Also see the surrounding Mt Alfred and the Dart River, sections of Objectives in 1.5.1 in regards to tenure review and the Richardson Mountains, and land in the Matukituki working with others. Part Three, Policy applies to Valley including the Mt Alta Conservation Area. reclassification of pcl&w to ensure that the values appropriately reflect the area. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Policy 2.1.5 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept and Outdoor Support noted. Recreation Club 93/39 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/49 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 135 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago Tramping & Support Retain Accept Mountaineering Support noted. Club Inc 192/15 New Zealand Alpine Support these re the management of surrounding PCL Accept Club lands consistent with the national park. Support noted. 193/31 Janet Ledingham Change to "Seek AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, extension Reject 273/10 of the Te Wahipounamu South West NZ World The additional wording is not required. Heritage Area overlay status to include any additions to MANP and including the Albert Burn." Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Policy 2.1.6 Recreational It is not the departments role to seek the stopping of Delete these paragraphs. Reject Backcountry Pilots public roads. The "remote visitor setting" was gazetted Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Association (RBPA) with the full knowledge of the existence of the public Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states 37/7 road, so presumably any effects on remoteness was that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks considered at the time. There is no justification for should be closed and the land incorporated into the seeking the closing of public access on lands which are national park except where they are essential as legal not managed by the department. access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Greg Hope I support the policy to erase fully and finally any paper Retain and implement 2.1.6. Accept in part 81/1 road through the Hollyford Valley. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Fiordland Tramping Assume that this is intended to prevent the building of a Accept in part and Outdoor road down the Pyke Valley. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Recreation Club Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states 93/34 that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Nathalie Giroux Support the policy and want to see it implemented. Accept in part 98/3 New Zealand is a small place in terms of land mass. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General National Parks have been put in place to protect the Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states natural state of these areas and where possible retain its that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks natural wilderness without development. This is one of should be closed and the land incorporated into the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 136 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point the last thoroughly wild places left. We do not need a national park except where they are essential as legal new road through an area of largely unmodified nature access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through wilderness just so that tourists can shorter their visiting public conservation land common issues report. time in the country and that road contractors can line their pockets. Combined 4WD Support. Why is this in the Otago CMS and not the NP Support. Accept in part Clubs Inc plan? HR [Support the stopping of the road in this case but Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 118/6 question why it is needed when the road is not driveable. Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states Why not just leave it?] that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Fish and Game New The upper Pyke valley unformed legal road should be Support policy. Accept in part Zealand - Otago stopped as soon as possible. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Region Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states 148/10 that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Federated Mountain Strongly supports. No continued need for this road, and Add formal stopping of this road as a 5-year milestone. Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) its existence poses a threat to the remote and wilderness Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 172/50 values. Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Otago Tramping & Strongly support intent to formally stop the unformed Stopping of the road should be included as a Milestone- Accept in part Mountaineering legal road in the Upper Pyke Valley. Output. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Club Inc Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states 192/16 that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. New Zealand Alpine The Upper Pyke Valley unformed road should be Accept in part Club formally stopped/resumed as soon as possible. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 193/13 Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 137 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. New Zealand Alpine Support. There is no continued need for this road, and Accept in part Club its existence poses a threat to the remote and wilderness Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 193/32 values of this special part of Otago. Supports FMC's Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states suggestion of adding as a 5 year milestone. that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Durham Havill Opposes Policy because it potentially conflicts with the Delete Policy 2.1.6 as it could prevent the building of Haast Reject 196/4 concept of enabling public access to the premier Hollyford Road. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General tramping, alpine climbing and wilderness exploration HR [Details of historical information about proposed road Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states opportunities, the benefit, use and enjoyment of the area. construction and information about west coast tourism etc that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks provided in supplementary information.] should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Westland District Oppose because it potentially conflicts with concept of Delete as could prevent the building of Haast Hollyford Reject Property Ltd enabling public access to premier tramping, alpine Road Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 198/3 climbing and wilderness exploration opportunities, for HR [Historical information about the history of road Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states the benefit, use and enjoyment of area. proposal/funding etc provided in supplementary that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks information.] should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Westland District Opposes. Potentially conflicts with the concept of Delete. Reject Council enabling public access. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 199/4 Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Vance Boyd & Support particularly with regard to Pyke Valley. We Retain. Accept in part Adventure don’t have much unmodified landscape left. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Discovery Ltd (Kiwi Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states Discovery & that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks Queenstown Rafting) should be closed and the land incorporated into the 203/2 national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 138 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point public conservation land common issues report. Woody Blakely Opposes Policy 2.1.6 because it potentially conflicts Delete Policy 2.1.6 as it could prevent the building of Haast Reject 210/3 with the concept of enabling public access to the Hollyford road. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General premier tramping, alpine climbing and wilderness Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states exploration opportunities, the benefit, use and that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks enjoyment of the area. should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Backcountry Skiers Support. DOC must take all measures to prevent Accept in part Alliance ongoing plans to build the Haast-Hollyford Road. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 214/23 Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Kevin Jones Oppose as would stop completion of the legal road from Delete policy 2.1.6 Reject 218/1 Haast to the Hollyford Valley. This road would give Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General more access to the national parks for a wider range of Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states people and provide alternative access to Milford Sound. that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. BF Campbell & AM Oppose this Policy because it potentially conflicts with Delete this policy. Reject Gibbs one of the principles of the National parks Act. National Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 225/1 Parks are for the benefit , use and enjoyment of the Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states public. DOC as administrator of the Park has a duty to that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks enable public access to the premier tramping, alpine should be closed and the land incorporated into the climbing and wilderness areas. Not just for those on national park except where they are essential as legal foot but for many forms of transport. Historically there access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through is a surveyed paper road (the Haast Hollyford Road) in public conservation land common issues report. place and this should not be nullified. EA Loose and W Object. A road would make the park more accessible Will flesh out more at hearing. Reject Caskie for elderly, walkers, cyclists, hunters, fisher people. If Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 231/1 this road was to proceed it would not harm the Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states environment, it would help with peoples enjoyment of that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks the park. should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 139 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point HW Richardson Strongly object 2.1.6 "stopping or resumption of the DOC should be supporting and promoters of the Haast Accept in part Group Limited legal road in the Pike Valley" with MANP area. The Holyford project and work along side this group to: Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 234/2 lower west side of NZ's south island contains an a. Encourage the success of the road formation. Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states incredible public land resource that should be available b. Ensure the values of the park are protected and enhanced. that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks for all NZ residents. Access tot his land should be c. and not working in secret to stop this or future projects. should be closed and the land incorporated into the encouraged, and the formation of the Haast Hollyford It is the Departments responsibility to encourage public use national park except where they are essential as legal Road using the current road reserve land through the of these parks and not restrict their access. access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through Pike Valley would enhance this access. public conservation land common issues report. Earl and Lani Oppose, because it potentially conflicts with the concept Delete Police as it could prevent the building of the Haast- Reject Hagaman of enabling public access to the premier tramping, Hollyford Road. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 235/4 alpine climbing and wilderness exploration Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states opportunities, the benefit, use and enjoyment of the area. that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Merv Halliday Oppose because it is contrary to what we have fought Delete policy as it could prevent the recommencement and Reject 237/2 for. This road line and proposed road thereon will completion of the Haast Hollyford Highway. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General enable travellers access to an area that people have Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states fought hard to preserve as World Heritage Site. that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks Roadline will enable everyone to have public access to should be closed and the land incorporated into the tramping and climbing area. We must all have the national park except where they are essential as legal opportunity to view this area. access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Peter J Morgan Oppose the inclusion of policy 2.1.6 as it potentially Delete policy 2.1.6 Reject 242/1 reduces or eliminates the opportunity for public access Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General to one of the worlds premier alpine and wilderness Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states areas. Inclusion of policy would restrict the opportunity that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks for future access to the few that have the means to travel should be closed and the land incorporated into the by foot or air to these premier areas. The vast majority national park except where they are essential as legal of people will continue to be excluded from these areas. access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Otago Recreational Support Happy to support but wonder why this is in the CMS. Does Accept in part 4WD Group it not belong in MANP plan. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 249/9 Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 140 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ian M Turnbull Fully support these policies, especially 2.1.6 Do not make decision contrary to Park Management Plans. Accept in part 250/16 Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Neville Stronach Oppose stopping of the road on the ground it is contrary The status quo remains. The road is not stopped. Reject 254/1 to aims of providing access to the park for all people Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General including aged and handicapped people. This is a legal Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states road as is Haast Pass and Milford and the Hauroko that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks road, plus Deep Cover and South Arm roads. should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Gary Tong Without a decision on any pending concessions or Delete in full Reject 259/2 'approval or disapproval' from the public this policy Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General should be deleted. This policy could be the basis on Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states which any application to form the Haast Hollyford that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks Highway could be prevented. should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Grey District This policy should be deleted. This policy sets out to Delete the policy. Reject Council prevent the opening of the Haast Hollyford Road. The strategy should allow this matter to be determined on Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 260/3 its merits and through existing processes ie the RMA. Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Graham Bell Opposed to policy. Delete policy 2.1.6. Reject 261/1 Is in direct conflict with the governments directive for Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General the DOC to operate the national parks in a more Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states profitable manner than they have in the past. that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks By retaining the legal road link, and allowing the future should be closed and the land incorporated into the completion of the Haast Hollyford Roads which would national park except where they are essential as legal result in an increase in public access to FNP, DOC access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through stands to meet its obligations to the govt. public conservation land common issues report. Forebears and government of yesteryear granted permission for the road link early last century had a
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 141 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point vision for the future. Anchorage Motel We support stopping of unformed roads within the Pyke Retain this policy and start the legal process to allow the Accept in part 267/1 River valley. Roads have not been formed for a reason. stopping of these roads as per other national parks policies. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Robert Turner Supports this place, except where is may affect the Reword to read - 'Seek the resumption of the unformed Accept in part 271/1 building of the Haast Hollyford Road as it has benefits legal road in the Pyke Valley remote visitor management Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General for residents and tourism. setting in the Mount Aspiring National Park.' Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Anne Mitchell, No roads in the Pyke Valley. Support this policy, Retain. Accept in part Kelley Duncan and natural and recreational values. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Alistair Duncan Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states 278/1 that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Anne Mitchell, No extensions to the Hollyford Road - support this Retain Accept in part Kelley Duncan and policy. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Alistair Duncan Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states 278/2 that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Grant Mitchell Support the stopping of the road tunnel between Dart Reword policy. Accept in part 297/1 and Hollyford valleys. This would greatly devalue the "Seek the stopping of the unformed legal road in the Pyke Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General area and strongly oppose it. Valley remote visitor management setting in the Mount Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states Aspiring National Park." that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 142 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Eleshia Mitchell Support stopping the road/tunnel between Dart and Retain. Accept 298/1 Hollyford Valleys. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Michael Orchard Oppose any proposal to close unformed legal roads Delete Reject 302/1 especially in respect of the Haast Hollyford road Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General potential future. This road reserve [Pyke Valley] was set Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states aside for the provision of a road from Haast to that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks Hollyford. World Heritage status was completed with should be closed and the land incorporated into the the presence of the road reserve already existing and national park except where they are essential as legal should be developed further. access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through Part of the road connection now designated as public conservation land common issues report. conservation land, was original road reserve and understood to be illegally revoked has to be re-litigated and reinstated and needs to be shown on the final map as part of the original Haast-Hollyford legal road reserve route and be formally by due legal process returned to Road Reserve. Michael Bernard It is not DOCs role to seek the stopping of public roads. Delete policy, waste of scarce conservation resources to Reject Thomas No justification for seeking the closing of public access even contemplate this. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General 322/6 on lands which are not managed by DOC Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Royal Forest and F & B strongly support and requests that it be Retain Accept in part Bird Protection progressed rapidly and be added as a milestone. Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Society Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states 330/41 that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Eugenie Sage Policy is strongly supported. Retain and expand to include all unformed legal roads Accept in part 336/19 which may be affected by the proposed Haast to Hollyford Policy 2.1.6 has been included as per the General Road. Policy for National Parks Section 8.1 (i) which states that ‘Unformed legal roads within national parks
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 143 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point should be closed and the land incorporated into the national park except where they are essential as legal access to other lands'. Also see Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Milestones Year 3 Royal Forest and Stopping/resumption of the unformed legal road in the Add new Milestone - 'Stopping/resumption of the Accept in part Bird Protection Pyke Valley should be achieved within three years. unformed legal road in the Pyke Valley.' The Milestones have been revised. See Legal roads Society through public conservation land common issues 330/44 report. Eugenie Sage Stopping/resumption of the unformed legal road in the Add new Milestone Accept in part 336/21 Pyke Valley should be achievable within three years. Stopping/resumption of the unformed legal road in the The Milestones have been revised. See Legal roads Pyke Valley. through public conservation land common issues report. Section: 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place Milestones Year 5 Federated Mountain Supports. Prime candidates are the land surrounding Mt Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) Alfred and the Dart River, sections of the Richardson The areas of existing PCL identified as potential 172/51 Mountains, and land in the Matukituki Valley. Does this additions to the park are list in the final paragraph of mean that the Whare Kea Lodge must be removed? the Description. Any additions to the Park would involve public consultation. Situated in Mt Alta Conservation Area and is an authorisation under the CPLA as a result of the Mt Aspiring Station tenure review process. On the expiry of the current lease (following the right of renewal period as per their contract), any new application will be assessed against the provisions of the statutory document(s) that are in place at the time. Until that time, the CMS must have regard to existing authorisations. New Zealand Alpine Supports additions to MANP. Accept in part Club The Milestones have been revised. 193/33 Chas Tanner Support initiative to incorporate identified lands Retain. Accept in part 279/2 bordering MANP as additions to the park. The Milestones have been revised. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept in part Bird Protection The Milestones have been revised. Society 330/45 Eugenie Sage New lands protecting currently under-represented New Milestone. Accept in part 336/22 ecosystems will be secured and where ever possible New lands protecting currently underrepresented This is already covered by the Objectives of 1.5.1. added to the public conservation lands. ecosystems will be secured and where ever possible added to the public conservation lands.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 144 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Geoffrey Patterson In other places of the CMS you refer to NZ geckos new Update using new rankings in Conservation status of NZ Accept 3/4 genera so this part of the text seems out of date. reptiles 2012. The text and appendices have been updated. Andrew Penniket I can't find any policy that deals with animals like Accept in part 48/3 mohua, blue duck or giant skinks. These animals Grand and Otago skinks have been added to the deserve special mention and policies, outcomes and description as listed in Appendix 6. The Outcome for milestones. The CMS is only half written and large this place states that threatened species are recovering chunks are missing. What is the purpose of this or are in a healthy functioning state, refer third para. document? See new interpretation section in the Introducation. Fiordland Tramping Covers three distinct areas which are geographically Include tables in relevant "Places" in CMS. Accept and Outdoor dispersed. Find this confusing and as a single "Place" it The Parks share management issues. The combination Recreation Club does not work well. Reference to Tables 2 & 3 in the of objectives and policies in Part One, outcomes and 93/40 text, but not easy to find as they are not listed in the policies in Part Two and Three, cover off any table of contents. eventualities. Tables 2 and 3 have been revised and have been located in the relevant 'Places'. The name of this Place has changed to Te Papanui, Oteake and Hawea Conservation Park Place. Fiordland Tramping Very permissive of new recreational activities. Develop consistent guidelines against which potential new Accept in part and Outdoor recreational activities will be assessed. The criteria which any proposal (recreation or Recreation Club otherwise) will be assessed against are the objectives 93/41 and policies in Part One, outcomes and policies in Part Two and policies in Part Three. Any concession application will also need to meet the tests of the Part 3B of the Conservation Act and any other relevant legislation and statutory documents. TrustPower Limited Energy developments, visible structures and resource Amend " Threats to PCL within this Place include plant Accept 105/5 extraction activities have been identified as a threat for (including wilding pine spread) and animal pests and wild The text has been revised. And referecne made to conservation in Otago. This is not fair or accurate. The animals, unauthorised grazing and fire. Pest plant control 'other various activities'. RMA process ensures concerns for conservation can be is coordinated with adjoining landowners where possible. addressed, conditions imposed to safeguard Potential threats MAY come from VARIOUS activities conservation values and DOC is able to decline including some that may adjoin the PCL." proposals on PCL. Paul Dodgshun Oppose. Each park should be a separate place. Having Delete the generic conservation park place and have Reject 117/7 only 11 very generic policies covering such vast and separate places, with comprehensive provisions (including The Parks share management issues. The combination valuable areas is insufficient to adequately manage policies) for each park and its surrounds. of objectives and policies in Part One, outcomes and these areas and the pressures facing them in the next 10 policies in Part Two and Three, cover off any years. eventualities. Federated Mountain May be better entitled as the "high country conservation Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) parks" place. The name has been change to Te Papanui, Oteake and 172/52 Hawea Conservation Park Place.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 145 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Inconsistency with the approach taken for mountain Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) biking off tracks. Otago should follow the same policies Oteake allows for elsewhere in the park as limited by 172/54 as in Canterbury. topography and vegetation but avoiding the Buster Digging site, this is detailed in Table 3. Te Papanui legal roads have been included in Table 3, Hawea Conservation Park mountain biking is limited to the tracks listed. Table 3 has been broken down and now located in the relevant Places. See Mountain Biking common issues report and also of interest, the Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Federated Mountain Re: milestones. Supports, except that they may just Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) result in a report back that indicates that no work has The Milestones have been revised. 172/60 been done. Otago Tramping & Inconsistency with approach taken for mountain-biking Accept in part Mountaineering of tracks in the Hawea, Te Papanui, and Oteake Oteake allows for elsewhere in the park as limited by Club Inc conservation parks. Canterbury CMS is liberal in topography and vegetation but avoiding the Buster 192/17 allowing mountain bikes to go off formed tracks and Digging site, this is detailed in Table 3. Te Papanui roads except in particular places where this cannot be legal roads have been included in Table 3, Hawea sustained. Can see no reason why Otago should not Conservation Park mountain biking is limited to the follow same policies. tracks listed. Table 3 has been broken down and now located in the relevant Places. See Mountain Biking common issues report and also of interest, the Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. New Zealand Alpine The place may be better entitled the "high country Accept in part Club conservation parks" place. The name has been changed to Te Papanui, Oteake 193/34 and Hawaea Conservation Park Place New Zealand Alpine There might be an inconsistency with the approach Accept in part Club taken by this CMS for mountain-biking off tracks in the Oteake allows for elsewhere in the park as limited by 193/36 Conservation Parks. Can see no reason why Otago topography and vegetation but avoiding the Buster should not follow the Canterbury approach. Digging site, this is detailed in Table 3. Te Papanui legal roads have been included in Table 3, Hawea Conservation Park mountain biking is limited to the tracks listed. Table 3 has been broken down and now located in the relevant Places. See Mountain Biking common issues report and also of interest, the Legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. New Zealand Alpine Support all the milestones, except they may just result in Accept in part Club a report back that indicates that no work as been done. The Milestones have been revised. 193/42 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 146 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Backcountry Skiers Each conservation park deserves to be a place in its own Create separate places for each conservation park and for Reject Alliance right with outcomes and policies. each mountain range. The Parks share management issues. The combination 214/45 of objectives and policies in Part One, outcomes and policies in Part Two and Three, cover off any eventualities. The name of this Place has been changed to Te Papanui, Oteake and Hawea Conservation Park Place. Garry Nixon Oppose. Each of the Conservation Parks should have its Either create a special place for each park with appropriate Reject 216/9 own management plan. Fails to include enough detailed outcomes policies and outputs or signal the intention to The Parks share management issues. The combination management planning to cover these parks. create separate management plans for each park. of objectives and Policies in Part One, outcomes and policies in Part Two and Three, cover off any eventualities. The name has been changed to Te Papanui, Oteake and Hawea Conservation Park Place. Mountain Bikers of All these areas also have great potential for single-track Noted Alexandra mtb trails that would boost local economy. See Mountain biking common issues report. 223/5 Janet Ledingham Need a specific policy re the Hunter River. It is habitat Look to protect areas of Hunter River important to wrybills Accept in part 273/18 for migratory birds, including wrybill and banded and dotterels and ensure that grazing and jet boats do not This is covered by the Outcome for Hawea, 2nd para. dotterel. Support other policies. have an adverse effect on their habitat. Also Policies, 2.2.4, 2.2.8 and 2.2.10. See new Objective in Part 1.5.1 and also new interpretation section in the Introduction. Botanical Society of Priority ecosystem sites: Hawkdun, St Marys and Disappointing no specific policy statements on any aspects Accept in part Otago Lammerlaw Ranges. Numerous threatened, rare and of the management, preservation and protection A new Policy has been added to 1.5.1 which covers 287/7 undescribed species present. Lammerlaw Range is outstanding natural biodiversity within. research and investigation of the flora and fauna for eastern limit of some alpine snowbank species notable Add Policy: all of Otago. Hebejeebie trifida, Geum uniflorum. Ida Range is "Support research into the flora and fauna and ecology of southern limit of vegetable sheep Raoulia eximia and the Inland Conservation Parks Place so knowledge may be penwiper, Notothlaspirosulatum. Natural ecosystems of gained to better inform the management and preservation of Inland Conservation Parks Place have been modified the natural biodiversity of Te Papanui, Oteake and Hawea and in some areas degraded. Plant communities tend to Conservation Parks." be fragmented and many species, particularly rare and threatened species tend to have scattered, sporadic distribution patterns. Oteake is home to several undescribed and poorly known taxa. Eg. Stelleria sp, Myosotis sp, Cardamine sp, Barchyscome sp, Small- leaved Melicytus species exhibit considerable diversity in Oteake; there are a least four distinct undescribed entities present. Botanical Society of Reduce mature wilding conifers on PCL to zero density Add Policy: Accept in part Otago and report on progress with sustained control of "Initiate programmes aimed at controlling wildling pines at A new wilding tree policy has been added. 287/8 wildling trees within the place. zero density using sustained control, on and off public conservation lands and in cooperation with adjoining Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 147 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point landowner, councils and community groups, contribute to efforts to control and removal of wildling pine from other lands where they have the potential to adversely affect public conservation land." Botanical Society of Dodonaea viscosa (akeake) is not a shrub daisy and Correct mistake. Accept Otago does not occur naturally south of Banks Peninsula. Olearia avicennifolia has been added. 287/9 Perhaps "place of the ake" refers to another species Olearia avicennifolia. Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better Amend Place name to Inland Conservation Parks Te Accept Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Papanui / Oteake / Hawea. Revise name to "Te Papanui, Oteake and Hawea Tahu and other Conservation Parks Place". specified runanga) 309/5 Ngai Tahu (Te NT have aspirations to re-establish buff weka and Add new policy providing for investigation, in partnership Accept in part Runanga o Ngai potentially other taonga species, on mainland sites. with NT, of potential for re-establishment of taonga species. This is covered by the 1.5.1 objectives. Buff weka are Tahu and other now listed in the updated Appendix 6 as a "Relic" specified runanga) threatened species, and other taonga species are also 309/10 on the threatened species lists. Objective 1.5.1.2 covers efforts to achieve "persistence" (see footnote definition), probably in priority areas. Objective 1.5.1.4 could cover other initiatives, such as NT partnership proposals. An additional policy is not required. Royal Forest and Wilding tree danger from adjoining new plantations. Add New Policy to follow 2.2.11 - 'Develop and implement Accept in part Bird Protection a policy to ensure that no wilding trees take root in Te The Department has on going involvement in Wilding Society Papanui and adjacent conservation lands from adjacent Tree Trusts. A new policy regarding pests, including 330/52 plantings on leasehold or private land. Actively discourage wilding trees has been added. permission being given to landowners to plant trees with wilding potential close to the boundaries of Te Papanui and adjacent conservation lands, especially upwind of those lands and the Park.' Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Description whole place Combined 4WD Last para p38 refers to minimising conflict. Does such a There are places to go that vehicles cannot and places to go Accept in part Clubs Inc conflict exist? From personal experience I seldom see if you want total peace and quiet. This paragraph is to highlight a management issue 118/7 other users on pcl. If we do they will stop for a chat. which may need addressing in the future. Minimising Offer assistance to walkers to take packs, have assisted conflict does not necessarily mean stopping use by in an impromptu search for mountain bikers, and given one sector; it may be educating people about the 1st aid to an injured mountain biker. 4WDers give up different activities that you may encounter at a bunks for trampers as they are normally prepared to location. The method of minimisation is yet to be camp. When socialising in huts, I've never been determined. See revised text. Also see Motorised confronted about vehicles. Vehicle common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 148 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fish and Game New Support 5th para inclusion of water yield values, but Mention "water yield" specifically Accept Zealand - Otago "water yield" may need specific mention as a specific The text has been revised to include water yield. Region ecosystem service provided by tall tussock grassland. 148/27 Federated Mountain 7th para, last sentence. Agrees with minimising conflict. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/53 New Zealand Alpine Agree that minimising conflict between motorised and Accept Club non-motorised users is useful. Support noted. 193/35 Richard Reeve Linking Te Papanui , Oteake and Hawea Conservation Reject 212/2 parks as part of a dry inlands Conservation parks Place, The Parks share management issues. The combination illogically connects torlesse grassland with a high of objectives in Part One, outcomes and policies in rainfall mountain valley. Important issues about Part Two and Three, cover off any eventualities. geophysical and ecological contiguity are obscured. The focus on 'iconic' parks, rather than conservation areas large or small, also reflects a recent, semi-arbitrary heirarchalisation of ecological standards, which in turn suggest a bias towards recreational or tourism related utility. Backcountry Skiers 7th para, 4th sentence. Agree. Accept Alliance Support noted. 214/46 Southern Lakes Agree this place has the potential for increased visitor Accept Branch New activities. Support noted. Zealand Deerstalkers Association 221/5 Otago Recreational 7th Para Challenge this statement and request that statement implies Accept in part 4WD Group there is a "Need to minimise conflict between recreational This highlights a management issue which may need 249/10 users particularly motorised and non motorised activities" addressing in the future. Minimising conflict does not be substantiated with some clear and researched evidence. necessarily mean stopping use by one sector; it may be educating people about the different activities that you may encounter at a location. The method of minimisation is yet to be determined. Ian M Turnbull Under 'threats' mining of lignite at Hawkdun and Ida Advocate to prevent mining of lignite adjacent to Accept in part 250/17 fields need to be opposed. conservation land. See mining text and revised policies in Part Three.These activities will be managed through the RMA process.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 149 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Kate Wardle These parks need to each be a separate Place, with Delete the generic conservation park place and have Reject 268/39 specific policies addressing their particular issues. The separate places, with comprehensive provisions (including The Parks share management issues. The combination 11 general policies will not adequately manage the policies) for each park and its surroundings. of objectives in Part One, outcomes and policies in pressures facing them in the future. Part Two and Three, cover off any eventualities. The name has been changed to Te Papanui, Oteake and Hawea Conservation Park Place. Kate Wardle Last para, last sentence Pg 38 - Agree with this sentence. Retain. Accept 268/40 Support noted. New Zealand Should mention Game Animal Council Bill implications Mention Game Animal Council Bill implications Accept in part Deerstalkers here (linked to comments about part 3 wild animal Reference to the Game Animal Council has been Association control and 1.5.3 and 1.5.4 and where else appropriate added to Part Three. Also see Hunting common Incorporated (these are only examples of suggestions)) issues report. 285/15 New Zealand Unsubstantiated assertion that 'animal pests and wild Change statement re animal pest and wild animals. Accept in part Deerstalkers animals' are 'threats to public conservation land'. Retain acknowledgement of hunting and its positive See Hunting common issues report. Text is revised Association Recreational hunting is acknowledged to 'largely' benefits. regarding the ROAR. Incorporated control red deer and pigs and deer and chamois at Amend text around the roar. 285/26 Hawea. It is falsely claimed that hunting at Hawea is popular during the roar 'in March-April'. The truth is hunting take place at all times of year and it is arbitrary to single out the roar as a hunting season in any place. Film Otago Agree that "the conservation parks complement MANP" Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/20 Anne Steven 6th para p38 'Treats' - Replace all references to wilding Amend to replace all wilding pines with wilding trees. Accept 306/34 pines with wilding trees, as not all wilding trees are pine All references to wilding pines has been replaced species. with wilding trees. Anne Steven Inundation of conservation land due to enlarged or new Amend by adding - Maintaining linkages between Accept in part 306/35 reservoirs is also a threat (e.g. Falls Dam). ecosystems and habitats utilised by indigenous species may A new Objective for Freshwater habitats has been Aquatic ecosystem values of some river and creeks are become more important due to climate change. added to 1.5.1. at risk of degradation from water takes and pollution. Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not reflect the range of NT values See indicative text provided. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai associated with this Place, including whenua tupuna, Text revised, based on that in the submission. Tahu and other archaeological sites, mahinga kai and cultural materials. specified runanga) 309/6
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 150 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point NZ Deerstalkers Dingle River and Timaru River are of particular interest That the CMS identify the significance of the Dingle and Accept in part Association (Upper to this Branch given their location, accessibility and Timaru Rivers for recreational hunting purposes by either The Department will work with the Game Animal Clutha Branch Inc) variety of animal types available. The Otago Red Deer moderating WARO activity or allowing local arrangement Council for the effective management of game 324/5 herd was once of international renown producing world to be progresses with the Wanaka Area Office. animals (including herds of special interest) in a class trophy heads particularly in this and adjacent HR [Dingle and Timaru Rivers - hunting not what is used manner that is compatible with the management of Places. The Branch would like to see them given some to be due to WARO. We want an RHA Area for the Dingle public conservation land. A new Policy has been protection or special status so they might continue to be and Timaru, they are on out backdoor step with easy added to the hunting provisions in Part Three. Also a good prospect available to local and visiting hunters. access.] see Hunting common issues report. At another time the Branch would promote this area as a Recreational Hunting Area and would invite the CMS to consider this as an option or at least signal that is prepared to consider some special treatment for this location. Royal Forest and Each conservation park deserves to be a place in its own Create separate places for each Conservation Park and for Reject Bird Protection right with outcomes and policies that reflect the values each Conservation Park and for each mountain range as in The Parks share management issues. The combination Society of each park. the current CMS. Carry over all the relevant of objectives in Part One, outcomes and policies in 330/46 implementations for these places. Part Two and Three, cover off any eventualities. The name has been changed to Te Papanui, Oteake and Hawea Conservation Park Place. Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Description Te Papanui Combined 4WD Support especially the road closure period. There is a A negotiated laneway needs to be established. Accept in part Clubs Inc major problem with access to the park from the HR [Clarify "Te Papanui Conservation Park access road". The Department wishes to manage vehicle access into 118/8 Lawrence side. Forestry roads are closed or gone or shut Would like to see other "roads" identified and listed e.g. Te Papanui Conservation Park and as a result there for forestry operations. The only other exit is through Waipori Falls Station road to mountain road, and road to are the following access points: private land which is closed during weekday operations boundary of Beaumont Stations. Access via private land 1. On SH87 from Outram to Old Dunstan Road. The and requires landowner permission. needs to be sorted out.] road is suitable for all vehicles to the park gate; from there 4WD is recommended. 2. Via Waipori Road. The road is suitable for 4WD from the start of Mountain Road and onto Gardiners Road. 3. Via Mahinerangi Road access to the locked gate, from there it is walking access only. Table 3 has been revised and located in the relevant Places. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Fish and Game New Recreational opportunities (7th para) include fishing as Accept Zealand - Otago well, as a primary use of parts of the park, particularly The text has been revised and fishing has been Region around Loganburn Reservoir. included. 148/28 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth The Te Papanui Conservation Area has long been Retain and include recognition of hunting and species Accept in part 149/14 recognised by the Otago community as a valuable found in the area. A new paragraph has been added on the threatened education resource. The statement 'increasing use' is species found in the areas. Hunting has been added to Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 151 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point hardly new, although obviously remaining desirable. the text. Also see Hunting common issues report. The area has been the scene of some recreational hunting endeavour and should be mentioned in the CMS along with the species found in the area. New Zealand Four Only one 4WD road is referred to. A number of tracks Recognise tracks that have been historically used by 4WD Accept in part Wheel Drive have been historically used by 4WD clubs and others. clubs and others. The Department wishes to manage vehicle access into Association Te Papanui Conservation Park and as a result there (NZFWDA) are the following access points: 174/25 1. On SH87 from Outram to Old Dunstan Road. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the park gate; from there 4WD is recommended. 2. Via Waipori Road. The road is suitable for 4WD from the start of Mountain Road and onto Gardiners Road. 3. Via Mahinerangi Road access to the locked gate, from there it is walking access only. Table 3 has been revised and located in the relevant Places. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Four Support the need to restrict access in adverse weather or Accept Wheel Drive road/track conditions. Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Association issues report. (NZFWDA) 174/26 New Zealand Four There is a problem with access to the park from the Forestry roads are poorly signposted and often closed. A Reject Wheel Drive Lawrence side. negotiated laneway needs to be established. The Department wishes to manage vehicle access into Association Te Papanui Conservation Park and as a result there (NZFWDA) are the following access points: 174/27 1. On SH87 from Outram to Old Dunstan Road. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the park gate; from there 4WD is recommended. 2. Via Waipori Road. The road is suitable for 4WD from the start of Mountain Road and onto Gardiners Road. 3. Via Mahinerangi Road access to the locked gate, from there it is walking access only. Table 3 has been revised and located in the relevant Places. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. OtagoNet Joint Objects to introductory information 'Vehicle access on Delete the text. Reject Ventures the maintained four-wheel drive road, in part .. Or This is descriptive text and the clsore of legal raods is 206/12 whenever the first snowfall occurs, until October". not the responsibility of the Department however this Uncertain of the significance of the introductory text is stating that at particular times of year vehcile information provided and its influence on decisions for access is not desirable. This is covered in the
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 152 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point authorisation on conservation land. Further more this motorised vehcile common issues report and poliices introductory information is not supported by any regarding working with the 4WD community. The specific Place policies that would restrict access to the operative part of the CMS are the objectives, extent described. If this is not supported by any outcomes, policies and glossary, see new policies, this statement is redundant and should be interpretation section in the Introduction. Also see deleted. Motorised Vehicle and Legal roads through public conservation land common issues reports. Otago Recreational 8th and 9th para. Support especially the road Closure A negotiated laneway needs to be established. Reject 4WD Group period. Major problem with access to park from The Department wishes to manage vehicle access into 249/11 Lawrence side. Te Papanui egress and access can be Te Papanui Conservation Park and as a result there almost impossible from this side of the Park. Forestry are the following access points: roads used to exist to public roads are closed or gone 1. On SH87 from Outram to Old Dunstan Road. The altogether. Roads are shut for forestry operations and road is suitable for all vehicles to the park gate; from only other exit is through private land which is also there 4WD is recommended. closed during weekday operations and required land 2. Via Waipori Road. The road is suitable for 4WD owners permission. from the start of Mountain Road and onto Gardiners Road. 3. Via Mahinerangi Road access to the locked gate, from there it is walking access only. Table 3 has been revised and located in the relevant Places. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Ian M Turnbull "few" huts? Less than that I believe. Tent - hut is Amend wording to reflect actual situation. Accept 250/18 derelict. Reference to the hut has been removed. Kate Wardle The current CMS refers to numerous values of this Amend by adding the following values: Accept in part 268/45 place that should be added to the new CMS. - The best Chionochloa rigida glassland in Otago in terms The importance of Dunedin water supply is detailed of intactness and understory diversity. in description of the Whole Place. The text - Highly diverse tussock grassland, wetland and snow back acknowledges the diversity of the plants and other communities. species found. A new paragraph has been added on - Intact fauna of national importance as a biogeographically the threatened species of Te Papanui. Aslo see centre. Appendix 6. - Te Papanui has significant hydrological values for the supply of Dunedin water. Anne Steven It needs to be stated that wilding conifers are a Amend accordingly. Accept in part 306/37 significant threat to the values and ecosystem services Wilding trees are mentioned as a threat within the of Te Papanui Conservation Park. This threat is description for the Whole Place. increased with the establishment of three new Douglas fir plantations upwind of the Park. Royal Forest and The current CMS refers to numerous values of this Add the following values: Accept in part Bird Protection place that should be added to the new CMS. The best chionochloa rigida grassland in Otago in terms of The importance of Dunedin water supply is detailed Society intactness and understory diversity. in description of the Whole Place. The text 330/47 Highly diverse tussock grassland, wetland and now bank acknowledges the diversity of the plants and other communities. species found. A new paragraph has been added on Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 153 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Intact fauna of national importance as a bio geographical the threatened species of Te Papanui. Aslo see centre. Appendix 6. Te Papanui has significant hydrological values for the supply of Dunedin water. Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Description Oteake Geoffrey Patterson Skink species name incorrect Change "polychrome" to "polychroma" Accept 3/1 The spelling has been corrected. Recreational The stated link between aircraft activity and "natural Delete these paragraphs. Reject Backcountry Pilots quiet" does not exist with respect to recreational fixed- See Aircraft common issues report. Association (RBPA) wing aircraft. 37/9 Paul Dodgshun Oppose in part - Para 6. A major threat to the park is Add to Para 6, the threat posed by mining. Accept in part 117/8 mining on adjacent conservation land. See mining text and revised policies in Part Three.These activities will be managed through the RMA process. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth An anomaly arises when the Conservation Area Clarify boundary. Reject 149/13 boundary interfaces, not with the centreline of the While the previous Conservancy boundaries have Waitaki River, but the watershed running through the changed, the boundaries in the CMS remain the same Oteake Conservation Area between the Waitaki and as these changes to the Department occurred after the Shag/Upper Taieri Rivers. In management terms, this draft CMS was notified. In regards to the has posed difficulties for the Otago Board as aerial management of Oteake and wild animal recovery, this commercial hunting efforts from Canterbury have is being addressed through the Wild Animal impinged upon areas with the Otago Conservancy area. Recovery process and does not need to be detailed in the CMS. The outcome which states ' Recreational hunting is encouraged and the Department works in collaboration with hunting groups, with some commercial wild animal recovery, to control introduced animals to densities that support the management of ecosystem priorities', remains the same. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth This area has extensively grazed, now recovering from Consider an RHA for this area. Accept in part 149/17 over-use and burning, it is suggested it is in reality of The Department will work with the Game Animal lesser conservation value than other parts of the Council for the effective management of game conservation lands in Otago. Consideration be given to animals in a manner that is compatible with the the creation of a Recreational Hunting Area (RHA) management of public conservation land. A new within the area specifically for the red deer there Policy has been added to the hunting provisions in because it meets many of the criteria for RHA's. Part Three. See Hunting common issues report. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth There is no mention of the possibility of the mining of Include statement regarding mining treats. Accept in part 149/19 lignite form this area, surely a threat to the conservation See mining text and revised policies in Part Three. values. These activities will be managed through the RMA process. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 154 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Para 10. Backcountry is the only DMF term that works Remove capitalised reference to DMF "Backcountry" and Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) within its own right. DMF language is not necessary in replace with "backcountry". The text has been revised and the capital 'B" removed. 172/55 order to give meaning. New Zealand Four Support the recognition of the historical value of fences Accept Wheel Drive and tracks and that many of the tracks are used for See Objective in section 1.5.3. Also see Motorised Association recreation. Support the need for control/management of Vehicle common issues report. (NZFWDA) access and would like to be part of such. 174/28 New Zealand Four Oppose that St Bathans Range is free from motorised Provide recognition of the 4WD tracks on the St Bathans Accept Wheel Drive access. Tracks exist on this range in particular to or near Range. Referecne to St Bathans Range being free of Association the summit. These tracks are found easily on Google motorised vehcile shas been removed from the (NZFWDA) Earth and have been used historically. Desription and the Outcome. See Motorised Vehicle 174/29 common issues report. New Zealand Alpine Remove the capitalised reference "Backcountry" and Accept Club replace with "backcountry". Backcountry is the only The text has been revised and the capital 'B" removed. 193/37 DMF term that actually works within its own right and this shows that DMF language is not necessary in order to give meaning. Backcountry Skiers 10th para. Need to recognise importance of Oteake for Add: Oteake is an important place for backcountry ski Accept in part Alliance backcountry skiing. touring." Cross-country skiing is already mentioned in the 214/47 description for the whole Place. This has been corrected to backcountry skiing. Garry Nixon Oppose in part - lignite mining is a major threat. Add mining as a threat. Accept in part 216/10 Large parts of Oteake should be zoned remote. Include outcomes and policies which protect the remote See mining text and revised policies in Part Three. The Northern Dunstans/Lauder Basin are, as a result of character of Oteake. VMZ are a nationally consistent approach to visitor tenure review, an important public conservation area Include statement: "Oteake is an important Place for management and Oteake does not meet the criteria for that deserves inclusion. backcountry ski touring." remote. See Destination Management and Recreation Need to recognise the importance of Oteake for common issues report. backcountry skiing. The inclusion of adjoining pcl to the conservation parks is covered by Policy 2.2.2. Backcountry skiing has been added to the description. Ian M Turnbull St Bathans Range is not free of 4WD vehicles, but it Amend wording to say "4WD vehicles have used St Reject 250/19 should be. Bathans Range in the past". Reference to St Bathans being free of motorised vehciles has been removed. Kate Wardle Para 6 - A major threat to the park is mining on adjacent Add the threat posed by mining to this para. Accept in part 268/41 conservation land. See new section on structures and utilities in Part Three. Fire is mentioned in the description for the Whole Place. Also a new Objective has been added to 1.5.1 regarding awareness of threat of fire, also see revised Part Three Fire section. These other activities will be managed through the RMA process. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 155 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Kate Wardle Much of Oteake has a remote character and should be Include outcomes and policies which protect the remote Reject 268/42 zoned as such. Otago has very little remote zoning character of Oteake and zone those areas of Oteake ways VMZ are a nationally consistent approach to visitor outside of Mt Aspiring National Park and parts of from the vehicle tracks as remote. management and Oteake does not meet the criteria for Oteake provide this type of recreational experience. The remote. See Destination Management and Recreation initial ROS zoning for much of the park was remote. common issues report. Kate Wardle Last para Page 40 - Need to recognise importance of Include statement - 'Oteake is an important Place for Accept in part 268/43 Oteake for backcountry skiing both from Otago and backcountry skiing.' Cross-country skiing is already mentioned in the Canterbury sides. description for the whole Place. This has been corrected to backcountry skiing. Kate Wardle Should recognise the Upper Manuherikia river as a Amend by adding new para on the values of the upper Accept in part 268/48 braided river important for river beds birds, especially Manuherikia river and alluvial outwash terraces. A new Objective for Freshwater habitats has been banded dotterels, black-fronted terns and back billed added to 1.5.1. gulls. Kate Wardle Parts of Oteake may also be threatened by mining and Amend by adding threats from mining, fire and inundation Accept in part 268/49 inundated from the expansion of the Falls Dam. Fire is from irrigation dams. See new section on structures and utilities in Part also a threat. Three. Fire is mentioned in the description for the Whole Place. Also a new Objective has been added to 1.5.1 regarding awareness of threat of fire, also see revised Part Three Fire section. These other activities will be managed through the RMA process. Kate Wardle During winter this area, especially the Hawkdun Range Delete the words 'Backcountry' designation on page 40 and Reject 268/50 should be classified as Remote, rather than backcountry. replace with 'Remote'. VMZ are a nationally consistent approach to visitor management and Oteake does not meet the criteria for remote. See Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. Janet Ledingham Include outcome of intention to give protection of upper Ensure upper Manuherikia above Falls Dam is given Accept in part 273/16 Manuherikia River especially above Falls Dam. special protection for black-fronted terns, banded dotterels A new Objective for Freshwater habitats has been and black billed gulls. added to 1.5.1. Anne Steven Support in part. Amend 3rd para by adding - braided river ecosystems and Accept in part 306/39 glacial outwash surfaces, both naturally rare ecosystems. Braided river ecosystems and glacial outwash Complete the altitudinal sequences of the Hawkdun Range surfaces has been added. area. The relevant species have been added to description. Amend to Include - references to threatened bird species of Threats are detailed in 'Whole Place'. See mining text the basin floor/braided riverbeds such as banded dotterel. and revised policies in Part Three. Amend to Include - inundation from enlarged reservoirs and mineral extraction (dredging, open cast) as potential threats to conservation values for Oteake. Michael Bernard Final 2 paras of section. The stated link between Delete these paragraphs. Reject Thomas aircraft activity and "natural quiet" does not exist with See Aircraft common issues report. 322/7 respect to recreational fixed wing aircraft.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 156 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Oteake section should recognise the Upper Manuherikia Add a para on the values of the Upper Manuherikia River Accept in part Bird Protection River as a braided river important for river bed birds, and alluvial outwash terraces. Outwash and alluvial fans has been added to the text. Society especially banded dotterels, black-fronted terns, and Also reference to threatened birds. A new Objective 330/53 black -billed gulls. for Freshwater habitats has also been added to 1.5.1. Royal Forest and 6th para p40 - Parts of Oteake may also be threatened Add threats from mining, fire and inundation from Accept in part Bird Protection by mining and inundation from the expansion of the irrigation dams. See new section on structures and utilities in Part Society Falls Dam. Fire is also a threat. Three. Fire is mentioned in the description for the 330/54 Whole Place. Also a new Objective has been added to 1.5.1 regarding awareness of threat of fire, also see revised Part Three Fire section. These other activities will be managed through the RMA process. Royal Forest and Last para p40 - During winter this area, especially the Delete the words backcountry designation on page 40 and Reject Bird Protection Hawkdun Range should be classified as Remote, rather replace with remote. VMZ are a nationally consistent approach to visitor Society than backcountry. management and Oteake does not meet the criteria for 330/55 remote. See Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Description Hawea Recreational This paragraph considers aircraft activity in Hawea to Change wording "The level of aircraft activity in Hawea is Accept in part Backcountry Pilots be low. The reason for this is because the department low - " to "The level of aircraft activity in Hawea is Hawea Conservation Park (part), Hawea CA and Association (RBPA) has unfairly restricted the ability for recreational potentially high for recreational takeoffs and landings - " other adjacent CA are zoned as Orange. See Table 4 37/10 backcountry pilots to pursue their chosen recreation in which allows for frontcountry sites of 10 landings per this area. operator per day, backcountry sites 5 landings per operator per day and remote sites 2 landings per operator per day. Landings in the Hunter Valley occur within undesignated landings zones. The text has been revised. Also see Aircraft common issues report. New Zealand The present one off landing permit system has serious Allow for multiple landing sites for one off permits in both Accept in part Professional limitations. Need to allow for a move away from the Dingle Burn and Hunter River while retaining a limited Landings in the Hunter Valley has recently changed Fishing Guides Assn designated landing sites to a more pragmatic approach number of landing permits per day. to occur within undesignated landings zones. Also 61/3 to allow operators to land where they will cause least see Aircraft common issues report. impact on other users who happen to be in the area at the same time. Hunter River required landing sites from the lake confluence up to the headwaters above Forbes Flat. Dingleburn would benefit from not having a designated landing zones but landings permitted based on daily observations that don’t conflict with already present users. Fish and Game New There is no mention (last para) of upland game hunting, Accept in part Zealand - Otago a major focus for hunters. 2nd-last para mention of Game birds have been added to the text. A new Region angling values in Dingle Burn supported. section has also been added to Part Three on Sports 148/29 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 157 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fish and Game Bird Hunting. Also see Hunting common issues report. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Has a history as forming part of the habitat for the Amend to include red deer. Accept in part 149/20 Otago red deer herd, documented by Banwell in his Recreational hunting is included in the Whole Place 'Highland Stags of Otago' and other historical treatises. and Hawea Description for this Place, this includes Failure to mention red deer of this area is surprising in red deer. The Department will work with the Game view of this history. Animal Council for the effective management of game animals (including herds of special interest). A new Policy has been added to the hunting provisions in Part Three. Also see Hunting common issues report. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Mention of tahr controlled under the Himalayan thar Retain Accept 149/21 control Plan (1993) is noted and supported, although a Zero population is the goal of the HTCP for this area zero population may well be difficult to achieve. and the CMS is reflecting this. New Zealand Four Support the need to manage access during the breeding Reword to a more positive statement of the need to manage Accept in part Wheel Drive season due to potential disturbance to bird nesting but stock, 4WD, jet boat, hunting, fishing etc. access to the The Department stance is that all vehicle use in Association no positive mention of 4WD access is made. braided river beds during bird breeding season. braided riverbeds does pose risks, but these can be (NZFWDA) avoided or minimised. The CMS' are not the place to 174/30 detail these particular concerns; these can be found in such as the DOC website and braided river information on the web. Also see Motorised vehicle common issues report. Otago Recreational Four Wheel Drive Through road should be investigated. Add wording: "Permit only Four Wheel Drive Road to be Accept in part 4WD Group By providing more places to go there will be less established". Most of this area is pastoral lease/freehold with just a 249/12 pressure on existing opportunities. Area has huge small section through PCL between. This section is historic value. Prior to Tenure Review this area was provided for in Table 2.2 , Stodys Hut 4WD access used as an iconic 4WD Trip from the Omarama side of road. See Motorised Vehicle and legal roads common Lake Hawea. issues report. Ian M Turnbull Burning off on adjacent land around Lake Hawea has Add threat of fire to general description of Hawea. Accept in part 250/20 been a problem in the past. Fire is already mentioned as a threat in the whole place description. A new objective has been added to 1.5.1 regarding raising awareness of the threat of fire. Also see fire section in Part Three. Kate Wardle The Canterbury CMS refers to the New Zealand Add the following - 'the Hunter River provides habitat for Accept in part 268/53 Government is a signatory to the International international and national migratory birds, including the Reference to this has been added to the Freshwater Convention in Migratory Species of Wild animals nationally vulnerable wrybill and banded dotterel. The New and Marine Places. (1999) which promotes conserving endangered Zealand Government is a signatory to the International migratory species and their habitats and preventing convention of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1999) other migratory species becoming endangered. This which promotes conserving and preventing other migratory should also be acknowledged in the Otago CMS - in species becoming endangered. relevant sections. The Hunter river provides habitat for
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 158 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point international and national migratory birds, including the nationally vulnerable wrybill and banded dotterel. Film Otago Disagree with the assessment of aircraft activity as Reword to be consistent with rest of the paragraph. Accept in part Southland and being low. The description identifies anglers and Hawea Conservation Park (part), Hawea CA and Regional Film hunters, heliskiing, and aerially assisted trophy hunting other adjacent CA are zoned as Orange. See Table 4 Offices of New as traditional existing users. It does not address which allows for frontcountry sites of 10 landings per Zealand overflights. What is the definition of low? operator per day, backcountry sites 5 landings per 290/18 operator per day and remote sites 2 landings per operator per day. Landings in the Hunter Valley occur within undesignated landings zones. The text has been revised. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Anne Steven The fact the area supports the most eastern relicts of Amend to include eastern relicts of beech forest (in Dip Accept in part 306/46 beech forest (in Dip Creek) should also be noted, on Creek). Reference to the beech forest is included in the pastoral lease land under tenure review. description for Hawea Place. Dip Creek is within the Central Otago Uplands Place and reference to the beech forest is also included. Anne Steven Para 6 - Threatened species. Amend to include Loenehebe cupressoids as a threatened Accept 306/47 species in this Place. The Cypress hebe (Leonohebe cupressoides) has been added to the text. Anne Steven Para 8 - Lizard species. Amend to include reference to feral cats and mustelids Accept 306/48 being a serious threat to the threatened lizard species. The text has been revised to include feral cats and mustelids and the threat to all lizard species. Anne Steven Para 10 - Cattle grazing on the Hunter river flats, these Amend to include monitoring. Accept in part 306/49 will need monitoring to ensure they are not damaging These are conditions which would be included in a riparian areas or wetlands. concession document. See Grazing policies in Part Three. Ngai Tahu (Te The significance of Manuhaea is not adequately Amend 12th para to read: "Hawea was well explored and Accept in part Runanga o Ngai recognised. occupied by NT. The ancient trail Te Ara o Tamatea Text revised, with "isthmus" replaced with the place Tahu and other followed a pathway around Lake Hawea and up the Dingle name "The Neck", and the last sentence finished specified runanga) Burn and over the saddle into the Ahuriri Valley. "...some of these stories." 309/7 Manuhaea, an ancient whare wananga, settlement and food gathering site, is located at the isthmus between Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. Manuhaea is regarded as a spiritual and cultural centre for NT and is central to many traditional and cultural stories, making it an ideal place within the wider whenua tupuna to interpret some of these stories for the benefit of both NT and the wider community." Michael Bernard Aircraft activity in Hawea is low because DOC has Show some honesty and explain why aircraft activity is Accept in part Thomas excessively restricted ability for recreational back low, explain that it has been regulated out of existence by Hawea Conservation Park (part), Hawea CA and 322/8 country pilots to pursue their chosen recreation in this DOC. other adjacent CA are zoned as Orange. See Table 4 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 159 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point area. which allows for frontcountry sites of 10 landings per operator per day, backcountry sites 5 landings per operator per day and remote sites 2 landings per operator per day. Landings in the Hunter Valley occur within undesignated landings zones. The text has been revised. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Royal Forest and Needs to encompass more of the values that are set out Expand description - Accept in part Bird Protection in the current CMS pages 314-316. Recreational settings are predominantly backcountry walk Descriptions of recreational settings are not needed - Society in with higher altitude areas being remote. they are depicted in the mapping for the Place. The 330/59 The Hunter River is a treasured recreational resource for recreational activities have already been identified in camping, tramping, wilderness fishing and hunting. the description. Mohua have been added to the The beech forest also supports populations of the Description for Hawea. threatened mohua. Royal Forest and The Canterbury CMS refers to the NZ Government is a Add the following - 'The Hunter River provides habitat for Accept in part Bird Protection signatory to the international Convention on Migratory international and national migratory birds, including the Reference to this has been added to the Freshwater Society Species of Wild animals (1999). This should be nationally vulnerable wrybill/ngutu pare and banded and Marine Places. 330/60 acknowledged in the Otago CMS. dotterel/pohowera. The New Zealand Government is a signatory to the international Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1999) which promotes conserving endangered migratory species and their habitats, and preventing other migratory species becoming endangered.' Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Outcome whole place TrustPower Limited This could be interpreted to mean that the CMS is Amend "Prominent landscapes and geological features.. . . Accept 105/6 looking to prevent all development (other than small PCL. WITHIN PCL away from prominent . . . ". The outcome has been revised and 'within public structures) within the wider Inland Conservation Parks conservation land and waters' is included. Place. Additional wording required to ensure it is clear that the CMS is referring to restricting development on PCL. Fish and Game New Support 3rd para outcome if it reflects both CGP 4.2(d) Add "where possible" to 2nd sentence. Accept Zealand - Otago and the reality of excluding sports fish from waterways. 'Where possible' has been added to the text. Region 148/30 Federated Mountain 5th para. Supports natural and unmodified landscapes. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/56 New Zealand Alpine Support this strong preference towards natural and Accept Club unmodified landscapes. Support noted. 193/38
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 160 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point OtagoNet Joint "Prominent landscape and geological features Amend the description for the ICP Place, WL&M Place, Accept in part Ventures (ridgelines, plateaus .. small structures may be present CIU Place, OMR/K, OWR and GM Place as follows: The text has been revised. See new section n 206/13 where well-blended into the landscape". Prominent landscape and geological features (ridgelines, Structures and Utilities in Part Three. Object to this outcome in its current form. Definitive plateaus, and mountain tops) remain in their natural state, language should be used in the outcome statements for or are unmodified beyond their state at the time of each 'Place'. Applications for authorisation are becoming public conservation land. Regionally significant ultimately assessed against their consistency with the infrastructure may be considered in these areas, only where Place outcome, therefore use of phrases such as 'away there is no reasonably practical alternative, and the adverse from' and 'small structure' provide limited certainty and effects of their location can be appropriately avoided, /or guidance for applicants seeking authorisation for an remedied or mitigated. activity. Insert a new definition of 'structure' as discussed below. There may be circumstances where regionally significant infrastructure providers have a functional need to locate within reasonably prominent areas. Where such infrastructure cannot be reasonably be located outside of these areas, their establishment would need to be of an appropriate scale, design and colour (in accordance with the CGP) to ensure that their effects are appropriate avoided, remedied or mitigated.
Outcome statements with similar effect to that quoted are also location in 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, therefore seeks similar relief for these places too.
The CMS does not contain a definition of 'structures'. This needs to be provided to ensure appropriate interpretation of provisions contained within the document. OtagoNet Joint "Prominent landscape and geological features Amend the description for the ICP Place, WL&M Place, Accept in part Ventures (ridgelines, plateaus .. small structures may be present CIU Place, OMR/K, OWR and GM Place as follows: The text has been revised. See new section on 206/14 where well-blended into the landscape". Prominent landscape and geological features (ridgelines, Structures and Utilities in Part Three. Object to this outcome in its current form. Definitive plateaus, and mountain tops) remain in their natural state, language should be used in the outcome statements for or are unmodified beyond their state at the time of each 'Place'. Applications for authorisation are becoming public conservation land. Regionally significant ultimately assessed against their consistency with the infrastructure may be considered in these areas, only where Place outcome, therefore use of phrases such as 'away there is no reasonably practical alternative, and the adverse from' and 'small structure' provide limited certainty and effects of their location can be appropriately avoided, /or guidance for applicants seeking authorisation for an remedied or mitigated. activity. Insert a new definition of 'structure' as discussed below. There may be circumstances where regionally significant infrastructure providers have a functional need to locate within reasonably prominent areas. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 161 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Where such infrastructure cannot be reasonably be located outside of these areas, their establishment would need to be of an appropriate scale, design and colour (in accordance with the CGP) to ensure that their effects are appropriate avoided, remedied or mitigated.
Outcome statements with similar effect to that quoted are also location in 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, therefore seeks similar relief for these places too.
The CMS does not contain a definition of 'structures'. This needs to be provided to ensure appropriate interpretation of provisions contained within the document. Richard Reeve Good to see recurrent recognition of size of the wilding Accept 212/6 tree problem and commitment to protecting and Support noted. preserving the status quo of some important areas Backcountry Skiers Ref: Conservation Act requirement. Amend 8th para: "... for recreational activities that are Reject Alliance compatible with protection of the natural values and It is not necessary to include 'compatible with' in the 214/48 recreation settings but which are not ..." outcome, activities are managed to be consistent with Amend 9th para: "... such as sporting events, may occur the natural values and visitor settings. Similarly any within the conservation parks. ... complement and protect proposal will also be looked at in terms of the the qualities and natural values of the Place and ..." purpose for which the land is held (legislation) and the CMS does not need to repeat this. Ian M Turnbull "Away from prominent landscapes and geological Reword to spell out specific intent of phrase. Reject 250/23 features, small structures may be present..." meaning The outcomes states structures may be present, the what? Huts may be built by "business partners"? detail on the structures is not require in the CMS, this Existing hut remain? is covered by the Part Three policies and Part 3B of the CA87. Kate Wardle Outcome 1 - The parks need to be managed to protect Amend first sentence to read - 'The inland conservation Accept in part 268/58 all their values rather than being valued for the specified Park will be managed to protect their outstanding natural 'Expansive' has been added to the Outcome. values. features, their expansive open uncluttered landscapes and their natural biodiversity.' Kate Wardle The essential characteristic of the in land Conservation Add new outcome to encapsulate the expansive open Accept in part 268/59 Parks include their expansive open landscapes landscapes, dominated by indigenous species, natural quiet 'Expansive' has been added to the Outcome. dominated by indigenous species and uncluttered by and uncluttered by developments and structures. developments such as roads and structures. Recognition should also be given to the natural quiet and the sounds of wind through the tussock grasslands. Kate Wardle Outcome 2 - Great to see reference to intensive Amend to read - 'Park ecosystems are recovering or are in a Reject 268/60 integrated pest and predator and wild animal control and healthy functioning state as a result of integrated The parks remain ecosystem units however are no Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 162 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point removal of stock grazing. Some weed control may also programmes that include intensive, weed, pest and predator longer a priority ecosystem. The text has been revised be needed where woody weeds are threatened management and removal of threats - .' to reflect this change. Pest control is covered by the ecosystem health and integrity. Not all of the park areas 1.5.1 Objectives. See NHMS common issues report appear to be listed as priority ecosystems. for further details. Kate Wardle Outcome 3 - All native species should be secure Amend to read - 'Native species are secure throughout their Accept in part 268/61 throughout their range within these places and no range, and populations of threatened and at risk species are This outcome refers to threatened species, at risk has species should become locally extinct. enhanced.' been included as detailed in Appendix 6. Kate Wardle Outcome 4 - Wildings are not just pines. Replace wilding pines with wilding trees. Accept 268/62 Wilding pines has been replaced with wilding trees throughout the CMS. Kate Wardle Outcome 8 - The Conservation Act required that Amend to read - 'The conservation parks complement Reject 268/63 conservation parks and areas must preserve and protect Mount Aspiring National Park by providing opportunities It is not necessary to include 'compatible with'. As natural and historic values for the purpose of for recreational activities that are compatible with this is an outcome statement, activities will already be maintaining their intrinsic values and provide for their protection of the natural values and recreation settings but being managed to be consistent with the natural recreational enjoyment. which are not provided for in Mt Aspiring National Park. values and visitor settings. Similarly any proposal Occasional large events, such as sporting events may occur will also be looked at in terms of the purpose for within the conservation parks. Business assists in providing which the land is held (legislation) and the CMS does quality recreation service and helps to expand recreation not need to repeat this. opportunities, particularly in Te Papanui and Oteake conservation Parks. These activities and any associated structures, complement and protect the qualities and natural values of the Place and the recreation opportunities they support.' New Zealand Sporting events and business activities: the statements The whole paragraph should be deleted. The word Accept in part Deerstalkers are banal especially the assertion that 'activities and any 'complement' is incorrect: at best, 'do not impair' might be The third sentence 'These activities...' has been Association associated structures complement the qualities and more accurate. deleted and is now covered by the new Sporting and Incorporated values of the place'. Competitive events section in Part Three. 285/27 Film Otago "Aircraft activity is occasional, except at designated Amend as needed. Accept in part Southland and locations in Hawea." What is the definition of Occasional has been replaced with regular. See Regional Film occasional? Aircraft common issues report. Offices of New Zealand 290/19 Transpower New Transpower generally supports this outcome as it is Amend to include Policy linked to this outcome. Accept in part Zealand Ltd consistent with Policy 8 of the National Policy Landscapes considered 'prominent ' need to be identified The outcomes and policies in Part Two in addition 296/5 Statement on Electricity Transmission (NPSET). and further information provided. with the policies in Part Three provide guidance for However there does not appear to be a policy linked to this Place. A Policy is not necessary as it is covered this outcome which creates uncertainty on achieving this by the Outcome. See new Interpretation Section In outcome. Introduction. Prominent landscapes encompass Clarification and further information needs to be ridgelines, plateaus and mountain tops. The text has provided indentifying which landscapes are considered been revised to reflect this. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 163 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 'prominent' in the Inland Conservation Park, this would assist Transpower to avoid outstanding natural areas, areas of high natural character and high recreational value as required under the NPSET infrastructure. Anne Steven Support in part. 1st para, 2nd sentence amend to ready - Communities and Accept 306/36 business value the services - etc. Wilding pines has been replaced with wilding trees Replace wilding pines with wilding trees. throughout the CMS. Royal Forest and Outcome 1 p42 - Parks need to be managed to protect Amend - 'The inland Conservation Parks will be managed Accept in part Bird Protection all their values rather than specified values. to protect their outstanding natural features, their expansive The outcome statement describes the future state of a Society open uncluttered landscapes and their natural biodiversity.' Place and identifies that it will be valued for various 330/65 reasons into the future. 'Expansive' has been added to the Outcome. Royal Forest and Outcome p42 - p43 - Recognition should be given to the Add new outcome to encapsulate the expansive open Accept in part Bird Protection natural quiet and the sounds of wind through the landscapes, dominated by indigenous species, natural quiet Natural quiet and expansive have been added to the Society tussock grassland. and uncluttered by developments and structures. outcome. 330/66 Royal Forest and Outcome 2 p42 - Not all of the park areas appear to be Amend Outcome 2 - 'Park ecosystems are recovering or are Accept in part Bird Protection listed as priority ecosystems. in a healthy functioning state as a result of integrated The parks remain ecosystem units however are no Society programmes that include intensive, weed, pest and predator longer a priority ecosystem. The text has been revised 330/67 management, and removal of threats.' to reflect this change. Pest control is covered by the 1.5.1 Objectives. See NHMS common issues report Add reference to weed control, in addition to wilding trees. for further details. Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - All native species should be secure Amend Outcome 3 - 'Native species are secure throughout Accept in part Bird Protection throughout their range within these places, and no their range and populations of threatened and at risk This outcome refers to threatened species, at risk has Society species should become locally extinct. species are enhanced.' been included as detailed in Appendix 6. 330/68 Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - Wildings are not just pines. Amend Outcome 4 and replace the words 'wilding pines Accept Bird Protection with wilding trees.' Wilding pines has been replaced with wilding trees Society throughout the CMS. 330/69 Royal Forest and Outcome 5 - Prominent landscape and geological Amend - to include 'rock tors.'; and Accept in part Bird Protection features include rock tors; and Reword - 'Away from prominent landscapes and geological Rock tors have been added to the Outcome. Society Small structures may facilitate increased use in features small structures may be present where they do not 330/70 inappropriate places and may have environmental impinge on the natural and recreation values and where impacts such as the introduction of weeds. they are well-blended into the landscape.' Royal Forest and Outcome 8 - The CA requires that conservation parks Amend - 'The conservation parks complement MANP by Reject Bird Protection and areas are preserved to protect natural and historic providing opportunities for recreational activities that are It is not necessary to include 'compatible with'. As Society values for the purpose of maintaining their intrinsic compatible with protection of the natural values and this is an outcome statement, activities will already be 330/71 values and provide for their recreational enjoyment. recreation settings but which are not provided for in MANP. being managed to be consistent with the natural Occasional large events, such as sporting events, may occur values and visitor settings. Similarly any proposal within the conservation parks. Business assists in providing will also be looked at in terms of the purpose for Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 164 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point quality recreation services and helps to expand recreation which the land is held (legislation) and the CMS does opportunities, particularly in Te Papanui and Oteake not need to repeat this. Conservation Parks. These activities and any associated structures, complement and protect the qualities and natural values of the Place and the recreation opportunities they support.' Royal Forest and New Outcome - New lands. New Outcome - 'New lands protecting currently under- Accept in part Bird Protection represented ecosystems will be secured and where ever This is covered by the 1.5.1 Objective. Society possible added to the public conservation lands.' 330/72 Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Outcome Te Papanui Recreational The stated link between aircraft activity and "natural Delete this paragraph. Reject Backcountry Pilots quiet' does not exist with respect to recreational fixed- See Aircraft common issues report. Association (RBPA) wing aircraft. 37/8 Dunedin XY Support the outcome relating to a sense of isolation and Accept Tramping Club Inc natural quiet. Support the limitation of vehicle access to Support noted. 204/1 the access road. Kate Wardle The outcome description should include reference to the Amend by rewording - 'Te Papanui's expansive intact Accept in part 268/46 expansive largely unmodified landscapes and wetlands. tussock grassland and wetlands free from wilding trees, This is covered by the words 'unmodified tussock Te Papanui is also valued for its water harvesting introduced pigs and goats and structures prevails in its grassland'. Also wilding trees, pests, predators are attributes. It is also a landscape free from wilding trees. undeveloped state. Visitor continue to enjoy a sense of included in the Outcome of the Whole Place. Text isolation and natural quiet.' has been included regarding water yield. Anne Steven Additional outcomes required. 1. Te Papanui is free of wilding trees and is not at risk of Accept in part 306/38 being invaded form nearby tree plantings. This is covered by the words 'unmodified tussock 2. The tall tussock grassland remain vitally important in grassland'. Also wilding trees, pests, predators are their role of water capture and yield. included in the Outcome of the Whole Place. Text 3. Adjoining conservation areas and land with significant has been included regarding water yield. The inherent values on pastoral lease land is added to the incorporation of adjoining pcl into the parks is conservation park. covered off by policy 2.2.2. Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - Description should include reference to the Amend - 'Te Papanui's expansive intact tussock grassland Accept in part Bird Protection expansive largely unmodified landscapes and wetlands. and wetlands, free from wilding pines, introduced pigs and This is covered by the words 'unmodified tussock Society Te Papanui is also valued for its water harvesting goats and structures prevails in its undeveloped state. grassland'. Also wilding trees, pests, predators are 330/48 attributes. It is also a landscape free from wilding trees. Visitors continue to enjoy a sense of isolation, natural included in the Outcome of the Whole Place. Text expansiveness and natural quiet.' has been included regarding water yield. Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - Priority ecosystem does not appear to Amend Outcome 2 - 'The ecosystems of Te Papanui Accept in part Bird Protection encompass the adjoining Deep Creek Reserve or Conservation Park and surrounding public conservation Te Papanui is remains an ecosystem unit however is Society H44015. At Te Papanui visitors are likely to encounter lands are healthy and functioning. Tussock grassland and no longer a priority ecosystem. The text has been 330/49 NZ falcon. wetland bird species are secure in their range, and the calls revised to reflect this change. See NHMS common of secretive species, such as the matuku- issues report for further details. hurepo/Australasian bittern (botaurus poiciloptilus) and Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 165 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point matata/fernbird (bowdleria punctate) can be heard, and New Zealand falcon are frequently encountered.' Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Outcome Oteake Paul Dodgshun Description, outcomes and policies - oppose in part. Include outcomes and policies which protect the remote Reject 117/9 Much of Oteake has a remote character and should be character of Oteake and zone those areas of Oteake away VMZ are a nationally consistent approach to visitor zoned as such. Otago has very little remote zoning from the vehicle tracks as remote. management and Oteake does not meet the criteria for outside of Mt Aspiring National Park and parts of remote. Also see DM and Recreation common issues Oteake provide this type of recreational experience. The report. initial ROS zoning for much of the park was remote. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth It would be appropriate to state or at least indicate the Indicate the acceptable density of red deer in this area. Reject 149/18 acceptable density of red deer for which the The management at priority ecosystems sites is part management of ecosystems priorities could be of the Departments operation and it is not needed to undertaken; it appears these have not been set for this be included in the CMS as it can change over the area. period of the CMS. See Hunting and NHMS common issues reports. New Zealand Alpine Last paragraph is evidence that this Otago CMS was Reject Club designed to have a seasonal recreational opportunity The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones and 193/39 spectrum. does not include seasonal zones. See Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. Backcountry Skiers 7th para. Include: "The winter natural quiet and sense of naturalness Reject Alliance values for backcountry skiing will be protected from over- The designated over-snow vehicle area is within the 214/49 snow vehicle use." Old Man Range/Kopuwai and Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place. See Over-snow Vehicle common issues report. Central Otago Support DOC encouragement of hunting and working Ask that WARO be excluded from Oteake and recreational Reject Recreational Users with local clubs but question how much working hunting given the sole role of controlling the introduced This is an operational matter and does not need to be Forum together is happening when the hunters pet hate - animals. Monitoring would determine the success of included in the CMS. Also see Hunting common 222/2 helicopter operations is mentioned in the same line. recreational hunters in this role. issues report. Oteake is an open area surrounded by 5 hunter clubs. Ian M Turnbull St Bathans Range remains free of 4WD vehicles. Add specific outcome to this effect. Reject 250/21 The Outcome has been revised and this refence has been deleted. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Kate Wardle 2 Para page 44 - the winter natural quiet and sense of Amend to include - 'the winter natural quiet and sense of Reject 268/44 naturalness valued for backcountry skiing will be naturalness valued for backcountry skiing will be protected The designated over-snow vehicle area is within the protected from over-snow vehicle use. from over-snow vehicle use. Old Man Range/Kopuwai and Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place. See Over-snow Vehicle common issues report. Kate Wardle The Manuherikia basin floors are unique feature of the Amend by rewording - 'Intact altitudinal vegetation Accept 268/51 Oteake area. sequences from the valley floor to the summit range The text has been revised. Control of wilding trees is Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 166 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point provide landscape and habitat continuity, enhancing already included in the Outcome for the Whole Place. ecological values and people's enjoyment of the Place. Shrublands, tussock grasslands, herbfields and other indigenous vegetation communities are healthy and naturally recovering. Wilding trees are removed and the Place remains free of wallabies.' Janet Ledingham Change to include comment on concessionaire controls. Change to "The historic Buster Diggings are protected and Accept in part 273/15 accessible visitor site. Controls on concessionaires are The Outcome has been revised to include 'actively tightened to ensure that they do not leave the Diggings gate managed'. Concessionaire conditions will be included unlocked and thus give opportunity for unauthorised in their concession and do not need to be detailed in vehicles/bikes to gain entry and contribute further to the the CMS. vehicle damage that has happened in the past." New Zealand The phrase ' densities that support the management of clarify what this statement means Accept in part Deerstalkers ecosystem priorities'. The meaning, and in particular The management at priority ecosystems sites is part Association the contextual meaning of words 'control', 'support', of the Departments operation and it is not needed to Incorporated 'management' and 'priorities', is incomprehensible. It is be included in the CMS as it can change over the 285/28 used throughout the CMS and needs clarification. period of the CMS. See Hunting and NHMS common issues reports. Anne Steven Further outcomes required. Amend to Include - The Park includes natural landforms Accept in part 306/40 sequences from braided riverbeds through low angle The Description has been amended to inlcude further outwash and alluvial fans to range slopes and ancient reference to landscape. erosion plain summits. Anne Steven Further outcomes required. Amend to include - The Place also remains free of wilding Accept in part 306/41 pines, thar and goats. Pig number have significantly Intensive pest, predator and wild animal control is declined following effective control measures. already included in the Outcome for the Whole Place. Wilding Trees have been included. Anne Steven Further outcomes required. Amend by including - Adjoining conservation areas (such Accept in part 306/42 as Timber Creek in Danseys Pass) and land with significant Tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the inherent values on pastoral lease or crown-owned syndicate Department only has an advisory role in the decision land is added to the conservation park. making this result cannot be determined. This is covered by the 1.5.1 Objective. Also see revised Policy 2.2.2. Anne Steven Additional outcomes required. Amend to include - The establishment of a continuous Accept in part 306/43 broad corridor of public conservation land from the Hawea Tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Conservation Park through the Lindis and along the full Department only has an advisory role in the decision length of the Hawkdun Range to Dansey Pass is achieved. making this result cannot be determined. This is This is in support of a concept of a west to east coast route covered by the 1.5.1 Objective. Also see revised for tramping/walking. Policy 2.2.2. Anne Steven Further outcomes required. Add new para - The Department, Ngai Tahu land owners Accept in part 306/44 and the community are working co-operatively to retain and This is covered by the 1.5.1 Objectives and the enhance the natural, historic and recreational values Outcome for the Whole Place. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 167 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point throughout this Place, and protect them from fire, pests (especially wilding trees), loss or degradation through development, and damage from vehicles. Anne Steven Further outcomes required. Add new para - There has been no further loss of Accept in part 306/45 indigenous biodiversity in the Place, decline has been This is already covered by the Objectives in 1.5.1. reversed, and there are no new threatened species. Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - Oteake is more than mountain ranges and Amend - 'The mountain ranges and lower slopes of Oteake Accept Bird Protection lower slopes are visible from Waitaki and Central Otago. remain a distinctive natural, relatively unmodified and the Outcome has been revised and 'and lower slopes' Society undeveloped backdrop to both Waitaki and Central Otago.' has been added. 330/56 Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - The Manuherikia basin floors are unique Amend - 'Intact altitudinal vegetation sequences from the Accept in part Bird Protection features of the Oteake area. valley floor to the summit range provide landscape and The text has been revised to include 'from the valley Society habitat continuity, enhancing ecological values and people's floor to the summit range'. Control of wilding trees is 330/57 enjoyment of the Place. Shrublands, tussock grasslands, already included in the Outcome for the whole Place. herb fields and other indigenous vegetation communities are healthy and naturally recovering. Wilding trees are removed and the Place remains free of wallabies.' Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - Not clear what level of management will Amend - 'Recreational hunting is encouraged and DOC Reject Bird Protection be needed as no targets have been set. It appears that all works in collaboration with hunting groups, with some Detailed management and work planning is part of Society of Oteake is listed as a priority ecosystem. commercial wild animal recovery, to control introduced the Department's operations and does not needed to 330/58 animals to densities that enable the parks ecosystems to be included in the CMS. As part of the Department's flourish.' natural heritage prioritising, each priority ecosystem unit has a detailed long-term management prescription which is used to set operational management directions and targets. Note that Oteake is no longer a priority ecosystem unit in the revised CMS, see revised map 2. For further information see the NHMS common issues report. Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Outcome Hawea New Zealand Work with NZPHGA to continue with a partnership to That the text 'The Department undertakes the primary Reject Professional control Himalayan Tahr, allow for guided hunting and control operations for tahr' is amended to provide more Until such time as the HTCP is reviewed the Hunting Guides AATH operations within the whole park. opportunities for guided hunting and AATH. Department undertakes primary control. See Hunting Association HR [Tahr control programme - revisit with good science. common issues report. 10/3 One option is to move tahr outside of designated area to private land and have access. Question boundaries - Glen Dean follows road rather than edge of lake - take zone down to the lake.] Telford Fishing and Oppose designated landing points for aerial access in HR[Designated landing sites create bottle neck and can Accept in part Hunting Services the Hunter and Dingle Burn valleys. Would like a more cause conflict as you do not have the ability to go to There is no longer designated landing sites in these 11/2 pragmatic approach to allow operators to land where another location. Does not give flexibility to move around. areas for one-off and long term concessions. See they will cause the least impact to other anglers. Support Create a landing site perhaps at the Forks that is regulated Aircraft common issues report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 168 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point limited number of landings per day. Care is needed to to minimise impacts on other anglers. balance commercial use with recreational use. Aircraft access is increasingly important for fishers - people are time poor, they don't have three day to walk in. Could have walk in areas and fly in areas. A lot of privately owned helicopters in Wanaka that are keen anglers.] Recreational This paragraph again links "natural quiet" directly to Change entire paragraph to: "Over much of Hawea people Accept in part Backcountry Pilots aircraft activity. Which has never been confirmed regularly encounter commercial aircraft (WARO operators This outcome has been revised. Also see Aircraft Association (RBPA) through objective data. In this area, the level of and commercial flights) but recreational aircraft use has common issues report. 37/11 recreational aircraft is unjustly held at low levels, while been artificially held at low levels. Recreational takeoffs commercial aircraft activity is higher. and landings on established historic backcountry airstrips will be encouraged in this area, in accordance with the requirements to enhance recreational opportunities and use of historic sites." New Zealand Public access to the PCL is secure and people are fully Add more detail on the basis for this statement. Accept in part Walking Access aware of the legal access ways available. This sentence is deleted and is now covered by 1.5.3. Commission 73/5 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth It is disappointing to learn that AATH is accepted in the Reject 149/22 Hawea Conservation Park, in the face of Conservation See Hunting common issues report. Board advice to reject it. Acceptance of such a technique runs counter to accepted ethical hunting practices world wide and is known to be non-viable as a wild animal control tool. Ian M Turnbull Risk of fire on iconic Lake Hawea is reduced to a Add specific outcome regarding conditions of use of fire on Accept in part 250/22 minimum. adjacent land. It is the council that sets the conditions for fires off pcl&w and it is not necessary to include conditions in the CMS. The second paragraph in the whole place outcome states that avoidance of fire is enabling ecosystem recovery. Also see new 1.5.1 Objective regarding raising awareness of fire threat. Kate Wardle The description needs to encompass more of the values Expand description to include mention of: Accept in part 268/52 that are set out in the currently CMS on pages 314-316. - Recreational setting are predominantly backcountry walk Mohua has been included in the description. VMZ in with higher altitude areas being remote. are a nationally consistent approach to visitor - The Hunter River Valley is a treasured recreational management and Hawea does not meet the criteria for resource for camping, tramping, wilderness fishing and remote. Recreational activities in the Hunter River hunting. Valley are detailed in the Description for Hawea. See - The beech forest also supports populations of the Destination Management and Recreation common threatened mohua. issues report. Kate Wardle Outcome 1 - Support but needs to recognise Amend to read - 'Hawea maintains its World Heritage Area Accept in part 268/54 undeveloped state. values as an undeveloped place of rugged mountains and The Outcome has been revised and reference made to
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 169 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point wild, scenic rivers, and linking MANP and the Ahuriri Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand. Conservation Park within Canterbury'. Kate Wardle Outcome 2 - This needs to recognise mohua in the Amend to read - 'Threatened and at risk species are secure Accept 268/55 beech forests and kea. in their mountain, forest and river environments, Mohua and kea have been added to the text. particularly mohua, kea and the western Otago populations of grant and Otago skinks.' Kate Wardle Outcome 3 - Aerial assisted trophy hunting does not Amend to read - 'Deer and chamois are primarily controlled Reject 268/56 contribute significantly to the control of deer, tahr or through the combined efforts of recreational hunters, See Hunting common issues report. chamois. Support DOC undertaking primary control. commercial wild animal recovery. - ' Kate Wardle Outcome 5 - There needs to be a caveat on new Amend to read - 'New recreational opportunities that Accept in part 268/57 recreational opportunities to make sure they protect the protect the park's natural values are available in the most The Outcome has been revised to include parks natural values. accessible parts of Hawea.' 'compliment the park's natural value'. Film Otago Re aircraft. This statement is contradictory, unclear and Amend as needed. Accept in part Southland and misleading. Refer submission points #1-12. The outcome has been revised to provide clarity. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/21 Anne Steven Further outcome required Amend to include - Adjoining conservation areas and land Accept in part 306/50 with significant inherent values on pastoral lease is added Policy 2.2.2 regarding adjoining conservation lands to the conservation park. has been revised. Feral cats and mustelids have been Add - Pigs are kept to low and reducing numbers. added to the Description. Pigs are covered by pest Add - Feral cats and mustelids are kept to low numbers in control in the outcome for the whole place. areas of important lizard habitat. Ngai Tahu (Te The significance of Manuhaea is not adequately Amend Outcome by including: Community awareness of Accept in part Runanga o Ngai recognised. NT connections to the Place is assisted by interpretation of The existing Outcome uses the wording "history is Tahu and other NT history and traditions at Manuhaea. brought to life" for consistency with 1.5.2 and does specified runanga) list Manuhaea. Revise text though to "The history of 309/32 the Place is protected and brought to life at the Ngai Tahu site of Manuhaea at The Neck and at the Buster Diggings actively conserved historic site." Michael Bernard Last para states "natural quiet" is affected by aircraft Change para to: "Over much of Hawea people regularly Accept in part Thomas activity. This has never been confirmed. In this area, encounter commercial aircraft (WARO operators and Hawea Conservation Park (part), Hawea CA and 322/9 the level of recreational aircraft activity is unjustly held commercial flights), but recreational aircraft use has been other adjacent CA are zoned as Orange. See Table 4 at low levels, while commercial aircraft activity is artificially held at low levels. Recreational takeoffs and which allows for frontcountry sites of 10 landings per higher. landings on established historic backcountry airstrips will operator per day, backcountry sites 5 landings per be encouraged in this area, in accordance with the operator per day and remote sites 2 landings per requirement to enhance recreational opportunities and use operator per day. Landings in the Hunter Valley of historic sites."` occur within undesignated landings zones. The text has been revised. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 170 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - Support but needs to recognise Amend - 'Hawea maintains its World Heritage Area values Accept in part Bird Protection undeveloped state. as an undeveloped place of rugged mountains and wild, The Outcome has been revised and reference made to Society scenic rivers, linking Mount Aspiring National Park and the the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. 330/61 Ahuriri Conservation Park within Canterbury.' Royal Forest and Outcome 2- This needs to recognise mohua in the beech Amend - 'Threatened and at risk species are secure in their Accept Bird Protection forests and kea. mountain, forest and river environments, particularly Mohua and kea have been added to the text. Society mohua, kea and the western Otago populations of grand 330/62 and Otago skinks.' Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - Aerial assisted trophy hunting does not Amend - 'Deer and chamois are primarily controlled Reject Bird Protection contribute significantly to the control of deer, tahr or through the combined efforts of recreational hunters, See Hunting common issues report. Society chamois. Support DOC undertaking primary control. commercial wild animal recovery.' 330/63 Royal Forest and Outcome 5 - Needs to be a caveat on new recreational Amend - 'New recreational opportunities, that protect the Accept in part Bird Protection opportunities to make sure they protect the parks natural park's natural values are available in the most accessible Outcome revised and reference made to the Parks Society values. parts of Hawea.' natural values is included in the text. 330/64 Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.1 Kate Wardle To preserve the undeveloped nature of this park there New Policy - 'No new built structures, apart from simple Reject 268/47 needs to be a specific policy relating to developments. shelters, information panels and signs should be built.' This is covered by the Outcome and a sepereate policy is not required. See new interpretation section in the Introduction. Kate Wardle There is no policy to protect and preserve the natural New Policy - 'Protect and restore the natural ecosystems Accept in part 268/64 values of this place. and habitats for threatened and at risk species through This is covered by the Objective in 1.5.1 and the integrated programmes that include intensive weed, pest Outcome for the Whole Place. See Grazing Policies and predator management and removal of threats including in Part Three and new Interpretation section in the but not limited to phasing out grazing, removing woody Introduction. weeds.' Kate Wardle Add any relevant implementations from the current New Policies: Accept in part 268/65 CMS, pp317-318 as policies. a) Relating to tenure review and opportunities to protect a) This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 and 1.5.3 natural values and create linked recreational access extend Objectives. the parks and pcl. b) This is covered by Policy 2.2.4. b) Negotiating 4wheel drive access up the Hunter. d) This is an operational detail that is not the role of d) Hunting - add proviso that controlling numbers to ensure the CMS. the health of the places ecosystems and if hunting not e) Weed control is an operation detail, reference has achieving this for DOC control to kick in. been added to the Outcome for the Whole Place. e) Removal of woody weeds. i) Tahr numbers are covered off by the Outcome for I) Tahr numbers at zero density Hawea and the Thar control Plan.. k) Possum K) And l). Covered by 'pests' in Whole of Place l) Other pests Outcome. n) Mohua and skinks - add kea N) Kea, mohua and skinks have been added to the o) Species recovery plan for skinks implemented. description.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 171 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point p) Add rivers to the parks. O) This is an operational detail and not the role of the q) Protection of rivers from stock. CMS p) This is covered by the Freshwater Place. Q) Any application for grazing will need to be assessed Policy 2.2.9 and Policies in Part Three. Kate Wardle The current CMS recognises the potential of the Pisa New Policy - 'Through tenure review and other purchases Accept in part 268/66 Range to become a Conservation Park. This needs to be seek to protect significant ecosystems and habitats to Policy 2.2.2 has been revised to include added to the proposed CMS. (p330) complete the establishment of a Pisa Conservation Park.' reclassification of land once tenure review is completed. Kate Wardle Grazing animals in the Hunter River bed are a risk to New Policy - 'Phase out grazing in the Hunter River Valley Accept in part 268/67 threatened and at risk species, water quality and within 5 years.' The adverse effects will be managed through introduction of weeds. concession conditions and do not need to be included in the CMS. Policy 2.2.8, has been revised. See Grazing policies in Part Three. Kate Wardle The Department has a statutory responsibility to New Policy - 'Advocate through statutory and non-statutory Accept in part 268/68 advocate for conservation which needs to be specified processes for the protection of ecological landscape and This is already covered by the 1.5.1 Objectives. in the CMS. cultural values off public conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk species and control of weeds and pests.' Ngai Tahu (Te Support policy. Accept Runanga o Ngai Support noted. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/8 Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.2 Federated Mountain Strongly supports. Should be a high priority. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) This Policy has been revised to provide further clarity. 172/57 Otago Tramping & Strongly supports reclassification and gazettal of Should be a high priority for the Department. Accept Mountaineering stewardship land into its most appropriate category. This Policy has been revised to provide further clarity. Club Inc 192/18 New Zealand Alpine Support this policy. The reclassification of stewardship Accept Club land should be a high priority. This Policy has been revised to provide further clarity. 193/40 Janet Ledingham 'Consider' should be replaced by actively pursue. No Accept in part 273/17 consideration needed, it should be done asap. This Policy has been revised to provide further clarity. Glenys Dickson Support Retain Accept 288/1 This Policy has been revised to provide further clarity. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 172 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Chris Pearson Support 'incorporate adjoining lands'. Retain. Accept 303/3 This Policy has been revised to provide further clarity. Anne Steven To only consider inclusion is a somewhat weak Amend to read - Assess all adjoining public conservation Accept 306/52 approach. lands for inclusion within the conservation parks or other This Policy has been revised to provide further clarity. conservation status appropriate to their values. Anne Steven Add new policy to follow 2.2.2. Amend to add new policy - Seek through tenure review of Accept in part 306/53 adjoining pastoral lease to have lands supporting Policy 2.2.2 has been revised to provide further significant inherent values added to the conservation park. clarity. Anne Steven Add new Policy to follow 2.2.2 Amend to add new policy - Seek to include riverbeds Accept in part 306/54 within the Place in the conservation parks. This is covered by the Policies in Freshwater Place. Royal Forest and Addition and reclassification of adjacent PCL needs to Amend - 'Add adjoining public conservation lands to the Accept Bird Protection be activated rather than considered. respective conservation parks within the Place, except This Policy has been revised to provide further clarity. Society where - .' 330/73 Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.3 Brenda Reading Add horse riding to policy. Amend policy to read: "In providing recreation Accept 12/3 opportunities in Oteake Conservation Park, consider Horse riding has been added to the Policy. linkages, such as for cycling, HORSE RIDING and walking with the Otago Rail Trail and Te Araroa Trail. Federated Mountain The Te Araroa trail does not go anywhere near the Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) Oteake Park. This Policy is about recreational activities which 172/61 provide linkages to other recreational activities in the surrounding. Anne Steven There are likely to be opportunities for good linkages to Amend to include references to the Alps to Ocean trail. Accept in part 306/55 the Alps to Ocean trail. The Policy has been revised and the Alps to Ocean Trail included. Anne Steven New policy to follow 2.2.3 Amend to include new policy - Provide a continuous Accept in part 306/56 corridor of public land in a west-east way, connecting the See revised Policy 2.2.2. upper Hawea/ahuriri with the Kakanuis at Dansey Pass, primarily via summit routes. Royal Forest and There is potential for continuous public land from the Amend - 'In providing recreational opportunities in and Reject Bird Protection Lindis to the end of Horse Range, or through adjoining this place consider linkages such as continuous Reclassification of land and tenure review are Society Wainakarua, so potentially enabling a coast to coast public access/land from the west to the east coast along the covered by other policies, this policy is about 330/74 public route. summits of these ranges.' linkages with recreational activities.
Work to complete a strip of continuous public land/public easements in a west-east direction from Lindis Pass to the end of the Horse Range or to Waianakarua Forest. Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.4 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 173 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Telford Fishing and Delete the provision to improve access along the Delete policy 2.2.4 Reject Hunting Services Western shore of Lake Hawea. The Hunter River does This is the most practicable access route to the PCL 11/3 not need more anglers, guided or locals and especially for both vehicle and foot. While the outcome cannot doesn't need to become more accessible to non guided be predetermined, the Policy provides for overseas anglers. opportunities to be sought. Andrew Penniket DELETE THIS POINT PLEASE Reject 48/4 This is the most practicable access route to the PCL for both vehicle and foot. While the outcome cannot be predetermined, the Policy provides for opportunities to be sought. New Zealand The limited access along the western shore of Lake Delete Reject Professional Hawea keeps this place remote and any effort to This is the most practicable access route to the PCL Fishing Guides Assn improve access will provide a negative effect on the for both vehicle and foot. While the outcome cannot 61/4 feeling of remoteness and isolation. be predetermined, the Policy provides for opportunities to be sought. New Zealand Clarify the wording of this policy as it is open for Accept in part Walking Access interpretation such that it may contradict previous This is the most practicable access route to the PCL Commission statements regarding secure public access. for both vehicle and foot. While the outcome cannot 73/6 be predetermined, the Policy provides for opportunities to be sought. It is not thought to contradict previous statements. Fish and Game New Support improved access into Hunter River. Suport policy. Accept Zealand - Otago Support noted. Region 148/31 Federated Mountain Supports. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/58 New Zealand Alpine Support improved public access to the Hunter River Accept Club conservation area. Support noted. 193/41 Ian M Turnbull Fully support Retain. Accept 250/24 Support noted. NZ Deerstalkers The branch supports and encourages DOC to improve That the Branch supports improved public access to the Accept in part Association (Upper public access along the western shore of Lake Hawea to Lake Hawea headwaters. This is the most practicable access route to the PCL Clutha Branch Inc) the Hunter River and in this regard requests that our HR [Public access is a right for public, hunters and fishers. for both vehicle and foot. While the outcome cannot 324/7 comments in Recommendation 1 concerning the Vehicle access most desirable or alternatively foot access - be predetermined, the Policy provides for carriage of firearms as a right not requiring further needs to be addressed. opportunities to be sought. permission, be noted. User conflict is not a problem, it’s a big place, more good will among users than conflict.]
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 174 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.5 Stuart Pearson Support access of motorised recreational vehicles in Retain but expand Tables 2 & 3 to include more paper Accept in part 31/3 suitable areas. Great to see this recreation activity and roads and farm tracks in a variety of locations (not just CMS only applies to public conservation land. Tables several popular locations identified. Trail bike riding is formed legal roads). Important and popular areas are but 2 and 3 have been revised and are now located in the increasingly popular with family and groups, enables not limited to: Skipper Canyon, the Branches, Bullendale, relevant Places. See Legal roads through public access to areas that otherwise could not be accessed. Mactown, Coalpit Road through to the Nevis Valley, the conservation land and Motorised Vehicle common Most trail bike riders are unaware of draft CMS and Remarkables Range and Hector Mountains, the Doolands, issues reports. Also for reference the new therefore unrepresented in this process. It is important Old Man and Old women and Garvie Mountain Ranges, interpretation section of the CMS. to have areas for trail, quad and 4WD vehicles. More Cairnmuir Mountains, the Carrick Range, the Hunter identified areas will reduce the propensity for people to Valley, the Pisa Range, the Dunstan Ranges, the ride where they are not allowed.[This submission refers Manorburn Rock & Pillar Range, Denzies Pass and the to Policy 2.3.2, 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 2.6.11, 2.7.12, 2.8.5, 3.2.2.] Ragedy Range. Combined 4WD Providing more places to go will lessen pressure on Add wording "permit only 4WD road to be established". Accept in part Clubs Inc existing opportunities. Investigate a 4WD through road. HR [This road should be summer only. It would give Most of this area is pastoral lease/freehold with just a 118/9 Hawea has huge historic value as a route for swaggers access to an "island" of pcl which is now inaccessible small bit through PCL between. This is provided for and staff of historic Morven Hills Station and has following separate TRs.] in Table 2 Stodys Hut 4WD access road. The Tables numerous farm roads. Prior to tenure review, this area have been revised and located in the relevant Places. was an iconic 4WD trip from Omarama side to Lake Also see Motorised Vehicle and legal roads common Hawea. issues report. Combined 4WD A four wheel drive through road should be investigated Accept in part Clubs Inc from Lindis side to Lake Hawea. Prior to tenure review Most of this area is pastoral lease/freehold with just a 118/10 this area was used by 4WD clubs. Suggest a permit only small bit through PCL between. This is provided for road. in Table 2 Stodys Hut 4WD access road. The Tables have been revised and located in the relevant Places. Also see Motorised Vehicle and legal roads through public conservation land common issues reports. New Zealand Four A four wheel drive through road should be investigated HR[Permit is preferred as current access is restrictive and Accept in part Wheel Drive from Lindis side to Lake Hawea. Prior to tenure review there are issues around the bird breeding season.] Most of this area is pastoral lease/freehold with just a Association this area was used by 4WD clubs. Suggest a permit only small bit through PCL between. This is provided for (NZFWDA) road. in Table 2 Stodys Hut 4WD access road. See 174/31 Motorised Vehicle common issues report. OtagoNet Joint 2.2.5, 2.2.6 and 2.2.9 - Accept in part Ventures Part Three of the CMS contains provision around These policies have direct the user of the CMS to the 206/18 vehicle and aircraft access to conservation lands and Part Three Policies. Tables 2 and 3 have been revised waters. These policies apply unless more specific and located in the relevant Places. provisions are provided in Part Two, in which Part Two prevails. Policies 2.2.5 -6 and 2.2.9 directly cross reference Part Three with no additional direction or guidance provided. These policies should be deleted (also should the same in the other Places).
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 175 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago Recreational Appears to be provision in General Policy, 3.2.1 to 3.2.9 Add Hawea Conservation Park and adjacent public Accept in part 4WD Group and 3.3.1 to 3.3.10 to establish a 4WD Road in Hawea conservation land. These areas are addressed in the Motorised Vehicle 249/13 Place. - Hunter valley 4WD roads (parts on public conservation common issues report. The Tables have been revised land) and are now located in the relevant Places. - Boundary Creek camping area access road. - Stodys Hut 4WD. Ian M Turnbull Over snow vehicles other than snowmobiles (AVT's Amend to read "(excluding all motorised over-snow Reject 250/25 snocats, quad bikes) are already using Kopuwai. They vehicles)". 'Excluding snowmobiles' has been deleted from the will spread to Oteake. text. See over-snow vehicle common issues report for designated over-snow vehicle areas. Reference to snow mobiles has been replaced with over-snow vehicles throughout the CMS. Film Otago Should not exclude snow mobiles Delete "excluding snowmobiles". Accept in part Southland and 'Excluding snowmobiles' has been deleted from the Regional Film text. See Over-snow vehicle common issues report Offices of New for designated over-snow vehicle areas. Zealand 290/22 Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.6 Film Otago Support subject to specific comments on policies 3.5.1 Retain Accept Southland and to 3.5.12 See Aircraft common issues report. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/23 Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.7 Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/24 Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.8 Federated Farmers Question the logic of DOCs anti-grazing dogma. Amend "May allow grazing on PCL within the Place, for Reject of New Zealand Sustainable grazing will prevent a significant build up defined periods where clear benefits to conservation values The Grazing Policy is in accordance with the General 241/10 of woody exotic vegetation. This is acknowledged in are identified, including PCL adjoining the Hunter River . . Policy 2005. The Policy has been revised as a result fire management. DOC should have a more open mind . ." of other submissions. about some of the benefits of allowing grazing. Chris Pearson Support no grazing. Retain. Accept 303/4 Support noted. Also see grazing policies in Part Three.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 176 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Anne Steven Potential adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems needs to Amend to read - Should not allow grazing - to avoid Accept in part 306/57 be addressed. adverse effects on riverbed nesting birds and their habitats The text has been revised to include riparian and and on riparian and wetland areas due to tramping and wetland areas. Also see Grazing Policies in Part fouling. Three. Anne Steven New Policy to follow 2.2.8 Amend to include new policy - Establish collaborative and Accept in part 306/58 cooperative control programmes with all adjoining A new policy has been included. landowners to effectively reduce and/or eliminate animal and plant pests and ensure no new populations establish. Include removal of wilding source trees that threaten public conservation lands. Anne Steven New Policy to follow 2.2.8 Amend to include new policy - Prevent Russell lupin and Reject 306/59 tree lupin establishing in conservation areas. That level of detail is not required in the CMS and is covered by the Policies in 1.5.1 and the Departments weed control programmes. Anne Steven New Policy to follow 2.2.8 Amend to include new policy - Developments, including Accept in part 306/60 structures and resources use should only be considered if See new section on Utilities and Structures in Part they are consistent with and complement the outcomes for Three. this place and protect recreational values, the largely unmodified and intact natural landscape, ecosystems and habitats of threatened and at risk species. Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.9 (National Issue) New Zealand Clarify the wording of this policy as it is open for Accept in part Walking Access interpretation such that it may contradict previous The Policy has been deleted as it is covered by Part Commission statements regarding secure public access. Three Policies. Also see Legal roads through public 73/7 conservation land common issues report. Waitaki District This policy only seeks to consider management options No change. Accept in part Council for legal roads in accordance with the more general The Policy has been deleted as it is covered by the 83/12 Policy 3.1.14. Part Three Policies. Also see legal roads through public conservation land common issues report. Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.10 Telford Fishing and Retain the policy to work with QLDC to maintain Retain policy 2.2.10 Accept Hunting Services controls on jet boat use of the Hunter River Policy retained. 11/4 New Zealand Agree with the need to control Jet Boat use in the Retain Accept Professional Hunter River. Support noted. Fishing Guides Assn 61/5 Federated Mountain Supports. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted 172/59 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 177 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Policy 2.2.11 Anne Steven Add new policy. Amend to add policy - Carry out active management to Accept in part 306/51 protect all populations of threatened species, particularly This is covered by the Outcome 'Threatened species mohua, kea, Otago and Grand skinks, banded dotterels and are secure in their range' each species does not need braided river bed colonies. to be detailed. Royal Forest and A specific Policy for this place should be include Add New Policy to follow 2.2.11 - 'Add the adjoining Accept in part Bird Protection addition of specified PCL. public conservation lands, H44131 and H44015 to the This is covered by revised Policy 2.2.2. Society conservation park.' 330/50 Royal Forest and To preserve the undeveloped nature of this park there Add New Policy to follow 2.2.11 - 'No new structures, Reject Bird Protection needs to be a specific policy relating to developments. apart from simple shelters, information panels and signs This is covered by the Outcome and a separate policy Society should be built. No new tracks should be constructed.' is not required. 330/51 Royal Forest and No policy to protect and preserve the natural values of New Policy to follow 2.2.11 - 'Protect and restore the Accept in part Bird Protection this place. natural ecosystems and habitats for threatened and at risk This is already covered by the 1.5.1 Objectives. Society species through integrated programmes that include 330/75 intensive, weed, pest and predator management and removal of threats including but not limited to; phasing out grazing, removing woody weeds.' Royal Forest and Oteake and Te Papanui are mapped as priority New Policy to follow 2.2.11- 'Carry out active management Accept in part Bird Protection ecosystems - Hawea is not. The CMS needs to more to protect all populations of threatened and at risk species, This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives and Society clearly specify management actions, under NHMS particularly mohua, kea, Otago and Grand skinks, banded does not need to be a Policy in 2.2. 330/76 mapping only areas ranking <401 are likely to receive dotterels, braided river bed bird colonies.' management consistent with their conservation status. Te Papanui CP appears not to qualify (405) nor Hawea CP (438 in part), while only part of Oteake CP does (283).Appendix 2 lists vague management responses for the important low alpine tussock/shrublands ecosystem types. Hawea is not listed as a priority ecosystem, does this mean there will be no management in the Park despite it having mohua and Otago and Grand skinks. Royal Forest and Add relevant implementation from the current CMS, Add the following Implementations to follow Policy 2.2.11: Accept in part Bird Protection pp317 - 318 as policies (a) Relating to tenure review and opportunities to protect a) This is covered by Objectives 1.5.1.11 and 1.5.3.8. Society natural values and create linked recreational access extend b) This is covered by Policy 2.2.4. 330/77 the parks and PCL. d) This is an operational detail that is not the role of (b) Negotiating 4wdrive access up the Hunter. the CMS. (d) Hunting - except add provision that controlling numbers e) Weed control is an operation detail, reference has to ensure the health of the places ecosystems and if hunting been added to the Outcome for the Whole Place. not achieved this for departmental control kick in. i) Tahr numbers are covered off by the Outcome for (e) Removal of woody weeds. Hawea and the Thar control Plan.. (i) Tahr numbers at zero density. K) And l). Covered by 'pests' in Whole of Place (k) Possum Outcome. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 178 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point (l) Other pests N) Kea, mohua and skinks have been added to the (n) Mohua and skinks - add kea description. (o) Species recovery plans for skinks implemented. O) This is an operational detail and not the role of the (p) Add rivers to the parks. CMS (q) Protection of rivers from stock. p) This is covered by the Freshwater Place. Q) Any application for grazing will need to be assessed against Policy 2.2.9 and the Policies in Part Three. Royal Forest and Grazing animals in the Hunter River bed are a risk to New Policy to - 'Phase out grazing in the Hunter River Accept in part Bird Protection threatened and at risk species, water quality and Valley within 5 years.' In addition to Policy 2.2.9, see the Grazing Policies in Society introduction of weeds. Part Three. 330/78 Royal Forest and The Department has a statutory responsibly to advocate New Policy to follow 2.2.11 - 'Advocate through statutory Reject Bird Protection for conservation which needs to be specified in the and non-statutory processes for the protection of This is covered by the 1.5.1Objectives. Society CMS. ecological, landscape and cultural values off public 330/79 conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk species and control of weeds and pests.' Royal Forest and There is no general policy about new structures and New Policy to follow 2.2.11 - 'Developments, including Reject Bird Protection developments in this place. structures and resource use should only be considered if This is covered by the Outcome and a separate policy Society they are consistent with and complement the outcomes for is not required. 330/80 this place and protect recreational values, the largely unmodified and intact natural landscapes, ecosystems and habitats of threatened and at risk species.' Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Milestones Year 3 Geoffrey Patterson No mention of the nationally endangered skink Amend milestones/outputs completed by end of Year 3 to Accept in part 3/2 Oligosoma burganae (see Conservation status of NZ read. "At least one formal collaborative community The Milestones have been revised. reptiles 2012). initiative for the protection of the western populations of Otago and grand skinks and the only known population of Burgan skinks." Kate Wardle Support Retain Accept in part 268/69 The Milestones have been revised. Ngai Tahu (Te Request a new Year 3 milestone. Add Year 3 milestone reporting on progress with Accept in part Runanga o Ngai identification and implementation of options for active This action is covered sufficiently by the revised 1.4 Tahu and other conservation and interpretation at Manuhaea. and 1.5.2 objectives and milestones. specified runanga) 309/9 Royal Forest and Support. Retain as is. Accept in part Bird Protection The Milestones have been revised. Society 330/81 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 179 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Milestones Year 5 Fish and Game New Hunter River is a prized backcountry facility and it is Support 3rd milestone. Accept in part Zealand - Otago excellent to see DOC taking an interest. The Milestones have been revised. Region 148/32 Dunedin XY We support the five year milestone of reducing wilding Accept in part Tramping Club Inc conifers to zero. The Milestones have been revised. 204/2 Kate Wardle Support Retain Accept in part 268/70 The Milestones have been revised. Royal Forest and Support the milestones to be completed by Year 5. Retain. Accept in part Bird Protection The Milestones have been revised. Society 330/82 Royal Forest and Results of management need to be reported. Report on New Milestone at Year 5 - 'Report on the outcomes of Accept in part Bird Protection the outcomes of management for threatened, at risk management for threatened, at risk species, locally and The Milestones have been revised. Society species, locally and naturally rare species and naturally rare species and ecosystems.' 330/83 ecosystems. Section: 2.2 Inland Conservation Parks Place Milestones Year 10 Kate Wardle Report on the outcomes of management for threatened New Milestone - 'Report on the outcomes of management Accept in part 268/71 and at risk species. for threatened and at risk species.' The Milestones have been revised. Janet Ledingham Land status reviews for PCL should be given more Accept in part 273/19 urgency and achieved before year 10. Should include The Milestones have been revised. reclassification of any Stewardship lands, particularly St Marys Range and Shepherds Creek priority ecosystem areas. Janet Ledingham Change 'report of control . . . " to "achieve control and Accept in part 273/20 containment of tahr in the Hawea area. The Milestones have been revised. Royal Forest and Results of management need to be reported. Report on New Milestone at Year 5 - 'Report on the outcomes of Accept in part Bird Protection the outcomes of management for threatened, at risk management for threatened, at risk species, locally and The Milestones have been revised. Society species, locally and naturally rare species and naturally rare species and ecosystems.' 330/84 ecosystems. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place New Zealand Pleased with the change to allow Commercial activity in Retain Commercial Activity in the Caples Valley with a Accept in part Professional the Caples Valley. proviso to limit the size of groups to no more than 4 and The Caples will be managed in accordance with Fishing Guides Assn that usage be compatible with other recreational users. backcountry visitor setting. See revised Policy and 61/6 Appendix 12.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 180 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Shaun Moloney 1) Change reference throughout the draft to refer to Accept in part 70/4 Greenstone/Caples RHA rather than just Greenstone. The official gazetted name of this RHA is the 2) Include the possibility of the RHA herd being Greenstone RHA. However it is commonly known as classified as a "herd of significance" within the CMS. the Greenstone/Caples RHA (by stakeholders and also on the Department's hunting website's pages. Therefore the description is revised to read the' Greenstone (commonly known as Greenstone/Caples) RHA'. However the remainder of the CMS will refer to the Greenstone RHA. A new Policy has been added to Part Three Hunting provisions in regards to the Department working with the Game Animal Council. Also see Hunting common issues report. Fiordland Tramping Another very large, diverse "Place" that really should be Noted and Outdoor a number of separate "Places" with separate Outcome The Parks share management issues. The combination Recreation Club Statements and Policies for each. of objectives in Part One, outcomes and policies in 93/42 Part Two and Three, cover off any eventualities. Fiordland Tramping Last para. Cannot understand why mention is made of Remove mention of transport links through the Greenstone Accept and Outdoor transport links through the Greenstone Valley, there are Valley. This paragraph has been deleted. Recreation Club no policies relating to them. Should make position very 93/44 clear. Opposes any transport links that would traverse the Greenstone or Caples Valleys. Fish and Game New Concerned about management of Tuckers Beach That the CMS states this issue, and request adoption of the Reject Zealand - Otago (Shotover River) wildlife reserve, due to increasing plan as a reserves management plan under the Reserves Act This is an operational matter and does not need to be Region encroachment by houses on the reserve causing reverse 1977 as a year 5 milestone. detailed in the CMS. 148/4 sensitivity issues. OF&G, DOC & local residents are writing a management plan for the reserve. Federated Mountain Remove references to DMF. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) See Destination Management and Recreation 172/62 common issues report. Backcountry Skiers Current CMS recognises the potential of Remarkables Add new policy; "Through tenure review and other Accept Alliance Range to become a Conservation Park. purchases, seek to protect significant ecosystems and Tenure review is revised and detailed in the 214/56 habitats to add to the public conservation lands and Description, also Policy 2.3.1 has been revised. complete the establishment of a Conservation Park. Reclassification of land is also covered by a Part Three Policy. Mountain Bikers of All these areas also have great potential for single-track Noted Alexandra mtb trails that would boost local economy. See Mountain Biking common issues report. 223/6 Kate Wardle No submissions point Noted 268/84
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 181 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Janet Ledingham Milestones. To many "Report Ons". Need to be more Accept in part 273/28 positive and show commitment to achieving not just See revised Milestones. reporting. New Zealand Snow Provide for snowmobile access when good snow cover Accept in part Machine User Group allows access to historical areas including - post and pre- See Over-snow vehicle common issues report. See 275/7 season access to the Remarkable ski field for access to the revised 2.3 Policies in regards to over-snow vehicle Dolans areas. activity. Otago University Believe that the Garvies (including Fraser Basin) area Reject Tramping Club be zoned winter wilderness (as in some pre-draft The Garvie Mountains are not PCL&W and therefore (Inc.) versions of this CMS that we have seen). This means not covered by the CMS. The term 'wilderness area' 292/3 these areas ought to be free of commercial and vehicular can only be used where it is a formally approved access in the winter months (in the same way that the wilderness area under section 20CA87, section Olivine Wilderness is managed). Weather conditions, 47RA77 or s14NPA80. The use of pcl&w within the accessibility and terrain naturally isolate these places in area in question can be managed under the winter and provide places of natural quiet and 'backcountry' visitor management setting (Appendix remoteness for trampers, mountaineers and cross- 12). Also see Destination Management and country skiers. Recreation common issues report. Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better Amend name of the Place to Western Lakes and Accept Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Mountains/Nga Puna Wai Karikari a Rakaihautu. Name revised. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/11 Ngai Tahu (Te NT work to re-establish buff weka in Lakes Wakatipu Add new policy suppporting buff weta project work and Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and Wanaka should be recognised and supported. providing for: See 309/10. Re ii) the pcl status of these islands and Tahu and other i) engagement with NT regarding the expansion of the DOC's involvement with all district plan reviews specified runanga) project. should be sufficient without a specific advocacy 309/14 ii) advocacy for the use of district plan mechanisms to policy. assist with the ongoing management of the islands where the buff weka populations have been successfully established. Ngai Tahu (Te The large number of concession activities in this Place Add new policy consistent with amendments requested in Accept in part Runanga o Ngai highlights the need for NT participation in decision- 1.4.2 new policies and ensuring that concessions will only Covered by 1.4. The wording "no adverse effects" is Tahu and other making to ensure NT values are appropriately addressed. be granted if there is no adverse effect on NT values. a higher test than required by CA87, which allows for specified runanga) 'avoid, remedy of mitigate adverse effects'. No 309/18 additional policy required. Ngai Tahu (Te Request new policy, consistent with the objective Add new policy to engage with NT over potential for Reject Runanga o Ngai requested in 1.5.2, regarding development of a 'trails' development of a 'trails' linkage and theme. 'Trails' are an interpretation policy matter across Tahu and other interpretation theme recognising ancestral trails. much of Otago, therefore it is better to address it specified runanga) through 1.5.2 - see 309/98 response. An additional 309/19 policy is not required.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 182 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te NT wish to be able to use mahinga kai and to retrieve Include new policy providing for access to and use of Accept in part Runanga o Ngai materials such as raupo and taramea from conservation mahinga kai and materials for cultural purposes. This is covered by Objective 1.4.1.4 for all of Otago. Tahu and other land for cultural purposes. No additional policy required. specified runanga) 309/20 Ngai Tahu (Te That DOC engage with NT regarding the potential for Add new policy: Engage with Ngai Tahu to discuss the Accept in part Runanga o Ngai return of islands in Lakes Whakatipu, Wanaka and potential to provide for NT aspirations in regard to the Beyond the NTCSA there is no current statutory Tahu and other Hawea to NT ownership. ownership and management of islands in Lakes Whakatipu, process to "return" these islands. Alternatives to specified runanga) Wanaka and Hawea. "return" may include various management 309/21 arrangements (see Objective 1.4.1.5). The Place text & Outcome currently has no mention of the islands; revise this oversight and note NT aspirations for island management. Also add a related Outcome to include "…island management that may better provide for Ngai Tahu values…". Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Description whole place Safari Club White-tail deer: Current wording indicates that the This would be a retrograde step as this organisation is Reject International NZ Department intends to lift the moratorium in the lower currently working on a proposed mgmt plan for white-tail The moratorium isn't in existence anymore, however Chapter Dart / Te Awa Whakatipu Conservation Area and deer. The mgmt plan is fully inclusive of all private land until the Department has an agreed management plan 6/1 enable recreation hunting. owners and when finalised would seek DOCs involvement for the whitetail herd, with the NZDA, hunting is not for lands under DOCs control. permitted in the area. New Zealand NZPHGA supports the lifting of the moratorium on Would like added to policies [?]: Work with NZPHGA and Accept in part Professional white tail deer. all hunting interest groups to secure a management plan for The moratorium isn't in existence anymore, however Hunting Guides the whitetail deer herd at Glenorchy. until the Department has an agreed management plan Association for the whitetail herd, with the NZDA, hunting is not 10/5 permitted in the area. Also see the outcomes and policies for this Place. Fish and Game New Support 7th para ref to Water Conservation (Kawarau) Accept Zealand - Otago Order 1997. Support noted. Region 148/33 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Mention of a persistent problem with feral goat control Accept 149/23 suggest an avenue for obtaining recreational hunting Hunting groups have been added to the Description, input which appears not to have been taken up by the also see revised Policy 2.3.12. Department, or if so, not to be widely advertised. It is known that Otago and South Canterbury Branches (among others) of the NZDA have been active in assisting with feral goat control since the 1960's in and around the MANP areas and in the Richardson Mountains.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 183 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Page 48 - The whitetail moratorium mentioned in Amend to retain moratorium. Accept in part 149/26 connection with the lower Dart and Mount Alfred CA's HR [Would like to see better monitoring methods and It is the intention to lift the moratorium it si also was instigated at the behest of local land owners. It is opportunities - and more actual animal population important to read and Outcome and Policies for this difficult to understand the desire of DOC to uplift this monitoring.] place in regards to the Department working with the in part of the area, in the absence of supporting data hunting community. about deer population trend based on numbers and not inferred from less reliable or valid data. Shotover 4WD Club States that new conservation lands may become As an interested party, we would like consultation with Accept in part 166/5 available through properties undergoing tenure review. 4WD clubs for the national body, the NZ4WD Assn, as to 4WDing has been added to the text. As tenure review Talks of the highly valued recreation activities in the whether opportunities exist on formed tracks within these is not a DOC-led process and the Department only Western Lakes area, and could include 4WDing as one areas to be made available for 4WD access. has an advisory role in the decision making. During of these activities. It also refers to the creation of new the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public walking and mountain biking tracks (as well as on pg and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed 103) that have been developed on conservation land in on what might be the new public conservation land conjunction with mountain biking clubs. Their which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If popularity is fast growing and enjoyed by thousands of the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what people every year. if it is an acceptable practice to properties are in the tenure review process and what develop new mountain biking tracks and there is stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the provision for it in the CMS, then there should be LINZ website. provision for new 4WD roads to be accessed, either Please note that the policies in this CMS only apply along formed tracks or if the situation presents, the to public conservation land at the date the CMS is construction of new roads for 4WDing. As 4WDs often approved and does not cover new lands that may provide the access for trampers, mountain bikers, come to the Department as a result of tenure review. hunters and many other pursuits, the development of a Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. strategic track would increase the usability of an area and provide access for those less able to walk there. This could be the case for land that is isolated to vehicles by private land. One such example would be of Hawea to the Ahuriri Valley. At this stage I believe there is no vehicle access through this area without crossing private land. Federated Mountain Pg 47, para 8. Support tightened reference to predators. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/63 Real Journeys 4th Para, page 46: 'Below the snowline, a complete Correct spelling - indigenous. Accept Limited sequence of inid genous vegetation'. The mistake has been revised. 194/3 Real Journeys 6th Para, page 47 - We endorse these statements. Retain. Accept Limited Support noted. 194/18
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 184 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point OtagoNet Joint "Prominent landscape and geological features Amend the description for the ICP Place, WL&M Place, Accept in part Ventures (ridgelines, plateaus .. small structures may be present CIU Place, OMR/K, OWR and GM Place as follows: A new structure and utilities section has been added 206/15 where well-blended into the landscape". Prominent landscape and geological features (ridgelines, to Part Three and the first sentence revised by adding Object to this outcome in its current form. Definitive plateaus, and mountain tops) remain in their natural state, a reference to exceptions provided by other language should be used in the outcome statements for or are unmodified beyond their state at the time of legislation. See revised outcome. each 'Place'. Applications for authorisation are becoming public conservation land. Regionally significant ultimately assessed against their consistency with the infrastructure may be considered in these areas, only where Place outcome, therefore use of phrases such as 'away there is no reasonably practical alternative, and the adverse from' and 'small structure' provide limited certainty and effects of their location can be appropriately avoided, /or guidance for applicants seeking authorisation for an remedied or mitigated. activity. Insert a new definition of 'structure' as discussed below. There may be circumstances where regionally significant infrastructure providers have a functional need to locate within reasonably prominent areas. Where such infrastructure cannot be reasonably be located outside of these areas, their establishment would need to be of an appropriate scale, design and colour (in accordance with the CGP) to ensure that their effects are appropriate avoided, remedied or mitigated.
Outcome statements with similar effect to that quoted are also location in 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, therefore seeks similar relief for these places too.
The CMS does not contain a definition of 'structures'. This needs to be provided to ensure appropriate interpretation of provisions contained within the document. Ian M Turnbull Many outstanding geological features in this 'place', Specifically mention Bob's Cove and other limestone Accept 250/26 some of which are endangered by development (or outcrops along the Moonlight Fault. The text is revised and 'Bob Cove and other limestone wildings). outcrops along the Moonlight Fault' has been added to the text. Totally Tourism Support recognition of Queenstown and Wanaka as Accept Limited focal places for visitors and commercial tourism. Support noted. 251/7 Heliworks Description is detailed and accurate. Accept Queenstown Heliworks and SLH particularly support the Support noted. Helicopters 2012 acknowledgement and recognition of Queenstown and Ltd & Southern Wanaka as focal places for a large number of visitors Lakes Helicopters Ltd and that the areas around these settlements are important nationally for commercial tourism 253/6
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 185 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point ERA Environmental Support the removal of the moratorium on white-tailed Accept Solutions NZ Ltd deer hunting in the lower Dart and Mt Alfred areas. Support noted. 256/20 Central Otago Deer CODA support the proposal to lift the moratorium in Accept Stalkers Association the lower Dart River/Te Awa Whakatipu Conservation The official gazetted name of this RHA is the 262/3 Area. Greenstone RHA. However it is commonly known as the Greenstone/Caples RHA (by stakeholders and also on the Department's hunting website's pages. Therefore the description is revised to read the' Greenstone (commonly known as Greenstone/Caples) RHA'. However the remainder of the CMS will refer to the Greenstone RHA. The Department has lifted the moratorium however until an agreed management plan for the whitetail herd is in place, hunting is not permitted. It is important to note the Outcome and associated policies in this section. See Hunting common issues report. Kate Wardle The Canterbury CMS refers to the New Zealand Amend by adding the following - 'The Dart, Rees, Shotover Accept in part 268/73 Government is a signatory to the international and Makarora rivers provide habitat for international This is covered in Part One of the CMS under Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals vulnerable wrybill and banded dotterel. The New Zealand International Obligations. A new Policy has been (1999) which promotes conserving endangered Government is a signatory of the International Convention added to the Freshwater and Marine Places in regards migratory species and their habitats and preventing on Migratory Species of wild animals (1999) which to the International Convention on Migratory Species. other migratory species becoming endangered. This promotes conservation endangered migratory species and should also be acknowledged in the Otago CMS - in their habitats, and preventing other migratory species relevant sections. The Dart River, Rees, Shotover and becoming endangered. Makarora rivers provides habitat for international and national migratory birds including the nationally vulnerable wrybill and banded dotterel. Janet Ledingham Support para 5 but add reference to NZ being signatory Add in need to conform with the Convention re nationally Accept in part 273/21 to International Convention on Migratory Species of vulnerable birds in Rees, Dart, Shotover and Makarira This is covered in Part One of the CMS under wild animals which promotes conserving endangered Rivers and endure their conservation International Obligations. A new Outcome has been migratory species added to the Freshwater and Marine Places in regards to the International Convention on Migratory Species. Film Otago Support acknowledgement "highly valued... filming Retain Accept Southland and activities" and would like to see it included in other Support noted. Regional Film places that have had a history of filming. Offices of New Zealand 290/25 Anne Steven Amend to include islands within lakes. Amend to include that the lakes contain islands which are Accept in part 306/61 important refuges and habitat for native species. All of the Islands managed by the Department in Add the Makaroroa river to the list of braided rivers. Otago are listed in Appendix 3. The Makarora is Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 186 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point included in the Freshwater Place. Anne Steven Page 47, 4th para - Reference to wilding pines. Replace with wilding conifers. Accept in part 306/63 Wilding pines has been replaced with wilding trees throughout the CMS. Anne Steven P47, 8th Para Amend to include feral cats to predator list and add lizards Accept 306/64 to the list of species most at risk. Lizards and cats have been added to the text. Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not adequately reflect the values 1. Include wording to recognise the traditions regarding the Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and significance of this whenua tupuna/ancestral naming of Lake Wanaka and Lake Wakatipu (see narrative 1. The lakes are not pcl&w and Statutory Tahu and other landscape to NT, or the continuing NT history and provided). Acknowledgements have no statutory implications for specified runanga) presence in the Place. 2. Include further reference to ancestral trails (see narrative DOC, so the naming traditions for the lakes are 309/12 provided). peripheral to CMS matters. 3. In discussion about gold mining history, include wording 2. Trails text updated but not to the level of detail as to recognise that there were also Maori gold miners (Maori in narrative provided as a) much of the area Point, for example, is a reference to this). concerned is not pcl&w, and b) the detail is not required to sufficiently inform the Outcome and policies. See revised text. 3. Historical text revised to read: "...associated with Maori, early European and Chinese settlement." See revised text. Ngai Tahu (Te NT work to re-establish buff weka in Lakes Wakatipu Include wording to recognise the buff weta project. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and Wanaka should be recognised and supported. See 309/10 response. No additional policy required. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/13 Royal Forest and 5th para p46 - The Canterbury CMS refers to the NZ Add the following - 'The Dart River, Rees, Shotover and Accept in part Bird Protection Government is a signatory to the international Makarora rivers provide habitat for international and This is covered in Part One of the CMS under Society Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals national migratory birds, including the nationally International Obligations. A new Outcome has been 330/85 (1999) which promotes conserving endangered vulnerable wrybill/ngutu pare and banded added to the Freshwater and Marine Places in regards migratory species and their habitats, and preventing dotterel/pohowera). The NZ Government is a signatory to to the International Convention on Migratory Species. other migratory species becoming endangered. This the international Convention on Migratory Species of Wild should also be acknowledged in the Otago CMS - in Animals (1999) which promotes conserving endangered relevant sections. The Dart River, Rees, Shotover and migratory species and their habitats, and preventing other Makarora rivers provides habitat for international and migratory species becoming endangered.' national migratory birds, including the nationally vulnerable wrybill/ngutu pare and banded dotterel/pohowera). Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Description Greenstone-Caples-Humboldt Howard Egan The Greenstone/Caples RHA is misnamed [Greenstone] Reword to: The Greenstone/Caples Recreational Hunting Accept in part 7/1 and understated when referred to as regionally Area (RHA) provides nationally important hunting for The official gazetted name of this RHA is the important. It was gazetted as RHA because of its fallow deer. Greenstone RHA. However it is commonly known as national importance. Reword footnote 12 to: Including most of the bush of the the Greenstone/Caples RHA (by stakeholders and Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 187 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Greenstone and Caples Rivers, as well as Steele Creek and also on the Department's hunting website's pages. the Fraser and Kay creek catchments. Therefore the description is revised to read the' Greenstone (commonly known as Greenstone/Caples) RHA'. However the remainder of the CMS will refer to the Greenstone RHA. The footnote has been revised to reflect the boundaries. Shaun Moloney Recommend the Greenstone Caples RHA as nationally Accept 70/1 important instead of regionally important. 'Regionally' has been changed the 'nationally'. Shaun Moloney Reword the Index 12 note at the foot of pg 49 to Accept 70/2 describe the correct boundaries of the RHA. The footnote has been revised to reflect the boundaries. Fiordland Tramping Pg 49, 5th para. The term "Gateway" for the Greenstone- Accept in part and Outdoor Caples Track is misleading. Is a destination in its own See new interpretation section in the Introduction, Recreation Club right. Backcountry feel cannot be retained as it has also see Destination Management and Recreation 93/43 already been lost by the recent, extensive works on the common issues paper. track. Fish and Game New Support 2nd para, pg 49, ref to angling values. Accept Zealand - Otago Support noted Region 148/34 Fish and Game New Support 2nd para, pg 50, ref to the damage that May need additional statement saying that DOC considers Accept in part Zealand - Otago transport proposals in the Greenstone and Caples valley these proposals are inconsistent with the conservation This paragraph has been deleted. Region will do. values of these areas. 148/35 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Mentions traditional outdoor activities like tramping, Amend to reflect distinction between recreational and Reject 149/24 climbing and hunting but fails to make a distinction commercial hunting activities. The description does make the distinction between between recreational and commercial hunting activities recreational and commercial activities. See Hunting except on p48. common issues report. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth The fallow herd in the Caples/Greenstone RHA is of Amend to recognise RHA. Accept 149/25 national importance and this should be recognised as 'Regionally' has been changed to 'nationally'. such in the CMS. Te Anau Cycling Inc. Greenstone Caples - would like to see mtb access on a reword references to places where mtb is allowed here and Reject 163/6 controlled basis. in table 3. The Ngai Tahu easements only allows foot access. Federated Mountain Pg 49, para 8. There may be a direct conflict between Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) the traditional way that the Caples has been managed by The VMZ for Caples Valley has not changed and will 172/64 allowing more commercial guiding with large party continue to be managed as 'backcountry'. See sizes. Appendix 12. Concession conditions will manage the social and environmental effects of guided groups.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 188 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Pg 50, para 2. Support references to the damage that Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) transport proposals will do. May need an added This paragraph has been deleted. 172/65 statement saying that these proposals are inconsistent with the conservation values of these areas. Otago Tramping & Support increased hunting in Caples if it is shown that it Oppose any increase in aircraft landings in the Caples. Reject Mountaineering contributes to a reduction in deer numbers. Allowing Current CMS forbids landings in Caples and we see no Most of the aircraft landings are off public Club Inc more aircraft access than at present will significantly reason to change that. conservation land and therefore are not managed by 192/21 alter quality of experience for trampers and hunters on the Department. What landings do occur are to foot. Likely to lead to conflicts that have occurred facilitate hunters into the backblocks. See Aircraft between foot- and air-based anglers in the Dingle. and Hunting common issues reports. New Zealand Alpine There may be a direct conflict between the traditional Accept in part Club way that the Caples has been managed (as a contrast to The VMZ for Caples Valley has not changed and will 193/43 the more popular Greenstone) by allowing more continue to be managed as 'backcountry'. See commercial guiding with large party sizes in this valley. Appendix 12. Concession conditions will manage the Support the references to the damage that transport social and environmental effects of guided groups. proposals to Milford Sound will do. May need an added statement saying DOC considers these proposals are inconsistent with the conservation values. Backcountry Skiers Last para. Support. Reject Alliance This paragraph has been deleted. 214/51 Southern Lakes p49 last paragraph: change "Greenstone" to p49 last paragraph: change "Greenstone" to Accept in part Branch New "Greenstone/Caples" provides 'nationally' important. "Greenstone/Caples" provides 'nationally' important. The official gazetted name of this RHA is the Zealand Greenstone RHA. However it is commonly known as Deerstalkers Fix the statement re 'lifting' the moratorium on whitetail Continue the current verbal moratorium on whitetail deer the Greenstone/Caples RHA (by stakeholders and Association deer. This moratorium is not a legalised action, merely until such a time as; thorough population density studies also on the Department's hunting website's pages. 221/6 a verbal agreement. Therefore lifting this is null and have been completed and biodiversity effects have been Therefore the description is revised to read the' void. In addition the department must maintain the accurately quantified to develop a sustainable management Greenstone (commonly known as Greenstone/Caples) safety of tourist, locals and local landowners. Lifting strategy. RHA'. However the remainder of the CMS will refer the 'moratorium' provides significant risk to all of these HR [Whitetail herd not comparable with the Stewart Island to the Greenstone RHA. The Department has lifted parties as there may be a sudden flux in the numbers of herd. There is research potential.] the moratorium however until an agreed management hunters in the small area. plan for the whitetail herd is in place, hunting is not permitted. It is important to note the Outcome and associated policies in this section. See Hunting common issues report. ERA Environmental Do not support the increase in commercial guiding Reject Solutions NZ Ltd numbers in the Caples Valley without further The VMZ for Caples Valley has not changed and will 256/21 documentation on how this would change the continue to be managed as 'backcountry'. See recreational experience for all users (commercial and Appendix 12. Concession conditions will manage the otherwise) and any impacts on recreational and social and environmental effects of guided groups. biodiversity features.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 189 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Janet Ledingham Para 8. Guided concessions should not be allowed. Delete references to guiding concessions in Caples Valley. Reject 273/22 Caples should be kept free from guiding and use of huts The VMZ for Caples Valley has not changed and will by guided parties is not acceptable. continue to be managed as 'backcountry'. See Appendix 12. Concession conditions will manage the social and environmental effects of guided groups. Janet Ledingham Para 3. Independent walker should not encounter Delete mention of Caples. Reject 273/26 groups in the Caples. The VMZ for Caples Valley has not changed and will continue to be managed as 'backcountry'. See Appendix 12. Concession conditions will manage the social and environmental effects of guided groups. New Zealand The Greenstone RHA is better described as nationally, change 'regionally' to 'nationally' Accept Deerstalkers not just regionally important hunting ground for fallow 'Regionally' has been changed to 'nationally'. Association deer. The high trophy value of this herd draws hunters Incorporated throughout NZ and overseas. 285/30 Botanical Society of Endorse view that Nevis Valley has high ecological Accept Otago values and should be protected. Adjacent south Hector A new Objective has been added to 1.5.1 in regards 287/10 Mountains is a treasure trove of alpine plants. to research and investigations into the poorly known plants of Otago. Film Otago Transport links through to Milford/Te Anau road "will" Reword 'could' to 'will' and clarify assessment methods that Reject Southland and have impacts, unless there is another method for determine the likelihood of impacts. Given this recent decisions on concession Regional Film assessing impacts that have not been applied elsewhere applications, this paragraph has been deleted. Offices of New in this CMS. Zealand 290/26 Geoff Spearpoint Several aspects of historical use are described in nearby Amend start of 4th para, pg. 49 to read - 'For a century Accept in part 304/9 paragraphs, but recreation, which has been a cultural now, tramping, hunting and angling have been, and This is covered by the Description for the Whole feature of the area for a century, is not currently continue to be, the most popular recreational activities -'. Place, which recognises 'The mountain, lake and river included. landscape and rich history have long attracted people for recreation in this Place.' Keith Douglas Identify historic fortification in Rangitata on Greenstone Noted Hitchon Trail. This is Canterbury rather than Otago. 311/6 Queenstown Oppose [see MANP entry] Reject Mountain Bike Club See Mountain Biking common issues report. 332/9 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Description Richardson-Upper Shotover Canterbury Strongly support that many vehicles users respect Amend the first sentence para 4 p51 by adding Accept in part Recreational Four historic sites at Skippers and Macetown. "indiscriminate" before "trail bike". The second sentence goes on to explain that many Wheel Drive Club vehicle users respect these sites. The text has changed (CR4WD) 85/18 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 190 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 85/18 to reflect that the vehicle users are working with the Department to reduce impacts. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Fiordland Tramping Little detail on how the Whakaari Conservation Area is Develop outcome statement and policies for the Whakaari Accept in part and Outdoor to be managed. Conservation Area. Reference to this CA is made throughout the Recreation Club Description and included in Policy 2.3.16, and within 93/45 the motorised vehicle, aircraft tables. The objectives and Policies in Part One and Policies in Part Three also apply to this area. Paul Dodgshun Oppose in part. Para 6, pg 50 needs to mention the In para 6, pg 50, add the importance of grey shrublands to Accept in part 117/11 importance of grey shrublands to NZ falcon. NZ falcon. The Description already states that it is important wildlife habitat. Further detail is not required. Combined 4WD Note that 4WD clubs are working to reduce impacts on Accept Clubs Inc historic sites at Skipper and Macetown and to support Text has been revised to reflect that vehicle users are 118/12 DOC. This has seen an improvement in the impacts of working with the Department. Also see Motorised indiscriminate use and clubs continue to educate Vehicle common issues report. members and the public. Limiting use at some times of year may be appropriate. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth The prevention of the spread of wilding pines and goats, Accept 149/27 priorities according to this section, would be aided by This is covered by the Outcome for local involvement of recreational hunters in this matter. communities to be involved in conservation initiatives Opportunities for such collaborative conservation and also revised Policies. efforts are not being taken up by the Department. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Restrictions upon hunting the Whakaari area include a Reject 149/28 shifting of the permitted 'hunting area' to well beyond Hunting is permitted on all PCL within the Whakaari the southern ridges, precluding weekend foot access. Conservation Area. Other parts of the area too are subject to such limitations to physical access are sectacular for the area. Te Anau Cycling Inc. With the exception of Skippers Canyon Pack Track Accept in part 163/7 which is outside of DOC land, mountain biking is NOT See Mountain Biking common issues report. popular in this area. Tracks in the Skippers area are unsuitable for bikes and should not be advertised as bike trails unless they undergo a serious makeover to make them more rideable/enjoyable. These include Bullendale/Dynamo Tracks, Devils Creek and Atley Track with the Atley Track being the closest to suitable but needs work. The trails (roads) at Whakaari although they can be ridden and are in a spectacular area with great history are not enjoyable mountain biking experiences. There is potential to build great trails but currently they don’t
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 191 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point exist (if they were well designed and built they would be popular). Shotover 4WD Club Para 4 should read "Indiscriminate" bike and 4WD use. Accept in part 166/7 By far the bulk of users accessing these areas are The text has been revised to reflect the vehicle users responsible people. It would be a shame to see the working with the Department. See Motorised Vehicle public denied access to these areas because of the and Legal roads common issues reports. irresponsible actions of a few. The legal system has processes to deal with these people. Coal Pit Road to Nevis Crossing is also a road used by the 4WD community and travels in part through conservation land. There has long been debate as to the legal rights of vehicular access along this route because the actual alignment varies in places to the paper road. Is there a possibility that such discrepancies could be rectified during the Tenure Review process? There are many more examples of this situation around. We also use this area for access onto Doolans Ridge. New Zealand Four Support that "historic sties and tracks at Skippers and Support education and enforcement by police. Accept in part Wheel Drive Macetown have been damaged...... limits to motorised The Department will continue to work with the four- Association vehicle access may become necessary should impacts wheel drive community. See Motorised Vehicle (NZFWDA) from motorised vehicles increase" para 4 p51. common issues report. 174/33 New Zealand Four Strongly support that many vehicles users respect Amend the first sentence para 4 p51 by adding Accept Wheel Drive historic sites at Skippers and Macetown. "indiscriminate" before "trail bike". Text has been revised to reflect that vehicle users are Association working with the Department. Also see Motorised (NZFWDA) Vehicle common issues response. 174/45 Garry Nixon Public access to the upper Shotover is poor, largely at Add a policy to secure public access by working with Accept in part 216/12 the discretion of Branches Station or flying in. Risks neighbours/using opportunities that arise during tenure As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the becoming managed by concessionaires and the review or the concessions process. Department only has an advisory role in the decision neighbouring landowner. making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Otago Recreational Final sentence, pg 50, These issues need to be Is this refers to parking at the historic Skipper School, then Noted 4WD Group indentified before we can support or submit. yes something needs to be done. We would favour walking See Motorised Vehicles common issues report. 249/14 access from gate near the cemetery with a parking area established here. We would not support special provisions
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 192 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point for concessionaires. Otago Recreational Final para. Should be noted that not only DOC is working to reduce Accept in part 4WD Group the impacts, but also the organised 4WD Clubs. Text has been revised to reflect that vehicle users are 249/16 working with the Department. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Janet Ledingham Para 5. Mention should be made of importance of Improve lack of access to Conservation Lands in Accept in part 273/23 securing proper access across the Branches Station by Richardsons and Upper Shotover. This is an operational matter and public access on use of vehicles as far as 16 Mile and walking from there neighbouring land is currently being worked through. up to Lochnager and further up the Shotover Valley. An objective has been added to 1.5.3 regarding working with NZWAC and enhance public access. Janet Ledingham New para - "Improve the lack of access to Conservation Accept in part 273/25 Lands in the Richardsons and Upper Shotover." This is an operational matter and public access on neighbouring land is currently being worked through. An objective has been added to 1.5.3 regarding working with NZWAC and enhance public access. Film Otago "Protect natural quiet values during the summer." How Delete reference to natural Quiet as a value, and/or Reject Southland and were these values measured? Do they include the clarifying measurement of such, and include the definition See Aircraft common issues report. Regional Film effects of overflights? Do not believe that this of encounter. Offices of New accurately portrays the current user experience. Zealand 290/27 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Description Remarkables-Hector Alan Mark pg 56, para 8 - Need to add footnote re Court's Accept in part 35/14 Decision, as per pg 52 This footnote is already included in the Description. Federated Mountain Strongly support references to the natural values of the Mention the remoteness of Wye Creek and Doolans in para Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) Wye Creek area. Proposals to commercialise this place 10, pg 52 to give a fair representation to the diversity of Reference has been made to the remoteness and 172/66 should be strongly resisted. recreational experiences in that area. solitude of the Wye Valley in the Outcome. See Strongly support the reference to the Nevis Valley and revised outcome. the Water Conservation Order that protects it. New Zealand Alpine Support references to the natural values of the Wye Para 9-10 needs to mention the remoteness of Wye Creek Accept in part Club Creek area, highly valued for its accessibility and and Doolans when it talks about further commercial Reference has been made to the remoteness and 193/44 remote feel, and proposals to commercialise this place developments on the range to give a fair representation to solitude of the Wye Valley in the Outcome. See should be resisted. Support reference to the Nevis the diversity of recreational experiences in that area. revised Outcome. Valley and the WCO. Film Otago There is no mention of snowmobiling as an existing Reword to reflect current existing use of snowmobiles Accept Southland and user of this area. without prejudice, if it is unknown, state this. A new Policy has been included to allow for one-off Regional Film application for Over-Snow Vehicle use. See Over- Offices of New Snow Vehicle common issues report. Zealand 290/28
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 193 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Anne Steven The Nevis Valley is better included in the Old Man Amend to include the Nevis Valley in the Old Man Range- Reject 306/65 Range-Garvie mountain place. Half of the valley is Garvie Mountain Place. The Boundaries where considered at the drafting of mapped within this place in the draft Strategy. This is the CMS. As a result of submission they have been from a management perspective and a landscape looked at once again and are considered to be appreciation perspective. appropriate. Anne Steven Page 51, last para. Hebe cupressoides is now Leonehebe. Hebe cupressoides is now Leonehebe. Accept 306/66 The text has been revised and reference corrected. Anne Steven Page 52, include the Nevis skink in the list of special Amend to include Nevis skink (Oligosome toka) in the list Accept 306/67 species present. of special species present. Reference to the Nevis skink has been included. Anne Steven Para 4, Page 56 - Include the word outstanding Amend to read - the Nevis Valley's outstanding natural Accept 306/69 landscape, - 'Outstanding' has been included in the text. Appendix 9 has also been revised to include the Nevis Valley. Trojan Holdings Pg 52, last para - supports. Accept Limited and its Support noted. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/12 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Outcome whole place Fiordland Tramping Seems to allow for more structures. Develop consistent guidelines against which potential new Accept in part and Outdoor recreational activities will be assessed. See new section on Structures and Utilities in Part Recreation Club Three. 93/46 Te Anau Cycling Inc. The trails at 12 mile hub relative to trails that QMTBC Accept in part 163/8 have developed are not popular for mountain biking. See Mountain Biking common issues report. They are designed poorly, there is huge potential here that has not been realised, and if they were well designed would be very popular. Southern Trail Support outcome that more people enjoy a wide range Accept Blazers Four Wheel of recreational opportunities and experiences. Support noted. Drive Club Inc. 168/3 Real Journeys 1st para - We endorse this statement however believe Amend to read - The Mountains, lakes and rivers are Accept Limited focus should be on more than adventurers. cherished natural wonders that draw international and The Outcome has been revised and 'activities' has 194/19 domestic visitors and provide an outstanding backdrop to been added. and locations for a wide range of outdoor adventures and activities while supporting distinctive indigenous ecosystems and species. Real Journeys Last Para, page 53-54 - support Amend. Accept Limited Support noted. 194/20 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 194 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Real Journeys 3rd Para, page 54 'In and around - ' We endorse Accept Limited statements which acknowledge the reality of aircraft 'Rare' has been removed from the text. See Aircraft 194/21 noise in and around Queenstown. However we contend common issues report. that statements regarding aircraft noise in the CMS and Map 4 need to be referenced to airstrips and helipads on private land because in some locations there will be significant encounters with aircraft on conservation land due to the proximity of landing strips. In these instances the outcome for a place will not be able to be delivered on. Real Journeys Final outcome page 54 - 'Collaborations - ' - support Retain. Accept Limited Support noted. 194/22 OtagoNet Joint 'The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Treble Cone .. No change. Accept in part Ventures Disturbed areas are restored to an agreed standard A new section and policies has been added to Part 206/19 comparable to that which was present prior to any Three in regards to Structures and Utilities. development'
Support this statement in part. To give effect to it however may require the support of electricity distribution networks and other regionally significant infrastructure. Backcountry Skiers 8th para. More is not always best. Amend: "People enjoy ... and experiences consistent within Reject Alliance the mosaic of recreation settings and the protection of In this Place it is appropriate that 'more' is included. 214/52 natural landscapes and ecosystems across ... by the The Outcome for the Remarkables-Hector covers the Department, and where appropriate the community, and sense of remoteness, in addition Policies 2.3.17 and commercial providers." 2.3.17 provide for the Upper Wye Valley to be protected from further development. Southern Lakes The Wakatipu whitetail deer herd is of national Action the administration of whitetail deer as a nationally Accept in part Branch New significance. The appropriate management of whitetail significant population to be manage by an appropriate The Department will work with the Game Animal Zealand deer requires a great number of resources. The game enterprise, such as game animal council for sustainable Council for the effective management of game Deerstalkers animal council has resources designated specifically for control and utilisation of recreational opportunities. This animals in a manner that is compatible with the Association the population of interest and thus could be doubly area will be subject to maintaining or improving the current management of public conservation land. A new 221/7 effective in both designing and maintaining a strategy state of biodiversity in adherence with department Policy has been added to the hunting provisions in that benefits all parties concerned. This would be regulations. Part Three. Also see Hunting common issues report. beneficial to the Department in that Department resources may be focused on areas of greater need and coincides with the Department's goal of developing strong inter-organisational partnerships. Southern Lakes Define fallow deer population in this area as a Accept in part Branch New nationally significant herd. Regionally has been changed to 'nationally'. Zealand Redefine commercial guiding so that is excludes Commercial activities will include guided hunting. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 195 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Deerstalkers hunting. Commercial guiding in this place would The detail on the management of other species is an Association conflict with the current RHA management strategy. operation matter and does not need to be included in 221/9 Support landing sites in specified locations. the CMS. Action year round recreational hunting permit for species outside of the RHA ballot, to be managed in a similar way as the fallow in ballot season. For example, chamois on the mountain tops. Or/and Extension to the current ballot for greater population control, particularly in areas of greatest animal density (if the department is stretched for resources to administer such a request, there are community groups such as the NZDA Southern Lakes Branch, who would welcome a greater input into animal control in the area). Totally Tourism Support outcome that "more people enjoy a wide range Accept Limited of recreational opportunities... and busy, highly visited Support noted. 251/8 sites" (p53-54). Kate Wardle Reference to priority ecosystems appears to mean that Amend to read - 'Priority ecosystem sites are recovering Reject 268/74 very few areas in this place will be managed as only a and in a healthy and functioning state as a result of An ecosystem can be recovering or in a healthy few sites are mapped on Page 8. These sites are where integrated programmes that include intensive pest, predator functioning state. No change required. intensive management is presumable prescribed and so and wild animal control. Intact mountain to valley the outcome should be recovering as well as being in a altitudinal vegetation sequences link habitats and healthy functioning state. ecosystems providing wildlife corridors across the landscape.' Kate Wardle Outcome 3 - Support with additions to include all native Amend to read - 'Further local extinctions have not Accept in part 268/75 species. occurred and populations of threatened and at risk species Additional wording is not required in this instance. are improving within their natural range and are becoming However see revised 1.5.1 Objectives. more common sights. All native species are secure throughout their range.' Kate Wardle Outcome 6 - The Conservation Act requires that Amend to read - 'elsewhere this place complements MANP Accept in part 268/76 concession parks and areas must preserve and protect and the Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand The Outcome has been revised. Visitor management natural and historic values for the purpose of World Heritage Area by proving opportunities for zones are detailed in Appendix 12. maintaining their intrinsic values and provide for their recreational activities that are compatible with protection of recreational enjoyment. the natural values and recreation settings but which may not be so compatible with national park or world heritage area values. Kate Wardle Outcome 7 - The reference to small structures is Amend to read - 'Away from prominent landscape and Accept in part 268/77 imprecise and their placement is only concerned with geological features, small structures may be present where See revised outcome and new Structures and Utilities impact on landscapes. Small structures may facilitate they do not impinge on the natural and recreation values section in Part Three. increased use in inappropriate places and may have and where they are where well-blended into the landscape, environmental impacts such as the introduction of or where buildings already exist.' weeds.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 196 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Kate Wardle Outcome 8 - More is not always best. Also the remote Amend to read - 'People enjoy a wide range of recreational Accept in part 268/78 character of the Remarkables beyond the ski fields is opportunities and experiences consistent within the mosaic In this Place it is appropriate that 'more' is included. retained as it allows easy access to a remote area. of recreation settings and the protection of natural The Outcome for the Remarkables-Hector covers the landscapes and ecosystems across the Western Lakes and sense of remoteness, in addition Policies 2.3.17 and Mountains Place provided by the Department and where 2.3.17 provide for the Upper Wye Valley to be appropriate the community and commercial providers. - ' protected from further development. 'The sense of remoteness of this place particularly those places within easy access, such as the Hectors and the Remarkables beyond the ski fields is retained.' Janet Ledingham Add para re reclassification of any stewardship land that Accept in part 273/24 is part of the 12 priority ecosystem listed for this Place. See revised Policy 2.3.1. New Zealand "Densities that support the management of the Reject Deerstalkers ecosystem priorities" refer to comments for 2.2 Ecosystem priorities are management tools and do not Association Outcome-Oteake, but more specifically here there is need to be detailed in the CMS, The Department will Incorporated concern at use of the phrase with reference to Whitetail with the Game Animal Council in regards to herds of 285/29 deer. This is a much -valued herd for recreational special interest. See Hunting common issues report. hunting and we wish there to be no misunderstandings concerning its status. Refer to previous comments re goat control 1.5.4 etc. Film Otago Re aircraft encounters. What is the definition of Amend as needed. Accept in part Southland and elsewhere? All planes departing from Queenstown or The word 'rare' has been removed. Also see Aircraft Regional Film Glenorchy go somewhere; to assume that visitors to common issues report. Offices of New public conservation land won't encounter them is Zealand flawed. The department is creating an outcome that 290/29 doesn't currently exist. Film Otago Support the statement re co-operative working Retain Accept Southland and relationships with the filming industry. Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/30 Otago University Support statements highlighting the importance of the Accept Tramping Club Wye Creek/Remarkables/Hectors area. We oppose any Support noted. (Inc.) development of built structures in the wye Creek area. 292/10 Anne Steven Add new Para. Amend to add - the Department, Ngai Tahu land owners Accept in part 306/62 and the community are working co-operatively to retain and The Outcome has been revised and landowners and enhance the natural, historic and recreational values community have been included. throughout this Place, and protect them from fire, pests (especially wilding trees), loss or degradation through development, and damage from vehicles.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 197 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - Reference to priority ecosystems appears Amend - 'Priority ecosystems sites are recovering and in a Reject Bird Protection to mean that very few areas on this place will be healthy and functioning state as a result of integrated An ecosystem can be recovering 'or' in a healthy Society managed, as only a few sites are mapped on page 8. programmes that include intensive pest, predator and wild functioning state. No change required. 330/86 These sites are where intensive management is animal control. Intact mountain to valley altitudinal presumably prescribed and so the outcome should be vegetation sequences link habitats and ecosystems recovering as well as being in a healthy functioning providing wildlife corridors across the landscape.' state. Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - Support with additions to include all native Amend - 'Further local extinction have not occurred and Accept in part Bird Protection species. Priority ecosystems do not include all places populations of threatened and at species are improving See revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society that have important values. within their natural range, and are becoming more common 330/87 sights. All native species are secure throughout their range.' Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - The Matukituki Valley restoration project Delete - 'The Matukituki valley restoration project has Accept in part Bird Protection is not described, there is no list of outcomes it is increased conservation outcomes and has been replicated Additional projects similar to Matukituki Valley are Society achieving and no indication of whether it is utilising the across the Place' and reframe in the outcomes that it is encouraged. 330/88 most effective and efficient methods. achieving.' Royal Forest and Outcome 5 - DOC must ensure that no new populations Amend - 'Tahr within the southern exclusion zone are Reject Bird Protection of tahr, deer, goats, or pigs are established. controlled to zero density, and are prevented from The detail on the Tahr control is contained within the Society expanding into new areas. Areas currently free of goats, Himalayan Tahr Control Plan and does not need to be 330/89 Outcome 5 - Controlling deer to levels that support the chamois and thar are retained animal free. No populations included in the CMS. management of ecosystem priorities and the values of of goats, pigs, chamois or deer are established.' This detail is also covered in the ecosystem priorities MANP is imprecise and immeasurable. and does not need to be included in the CMS. Amend - 'White-tailed deer within the Lower Dart Conservation Area are contained, primarily by recreational hunters, at densities that ensure adequate regeneration of all palatable species, and enable threatened and at risk species to thrive.' Royal Forest and Outcome 6 -The CA required that conservation parks Amend - 'Elsewhere, this place complements MANP and Accept Bird Protection and areas must preserve and protect natural and historic the Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand World The paragraph has been revised and additional text Society values for the purpose of maintaining their intrinsic Heritage Area by providing opportunities for recreational added. 330/90 values and provide for their recreational enjoyment. activities that are compatible with protection of the natural values and recreation settings but which may not be so compatible with national park or world heritage area values.' Royal Forest and Outcome 7 - The reference of small structures is Amend - 'Away from prominent landscapes and geological Accept in part Bird Protection imprecise and their placement is only concerned with features, small structures may be present where they do not See new Policy and Structures and Utilities section in Society impact on landscapes. Small structures may facilitate impinge on the natural and recreational values and where Part Three. 330/91 increased use in inappropriate places, and may have they are well blended into the landscape, or where environmental impacts such as the introduction of buildings already exist.' weeds. Royal Forest and Outcome 8 - More is not always best. Amend - 'People enjoy a wide range of recreational Accept in part Bird Protection opportunities and experiences consistent within the mosaic In this Place it is appropriate that 'more' is included. Society 330/92 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 198 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 330/92 Outcome 8 - The remote character of the Remarkables is of recreation settings and the protection of natural The Outcome for the Remarkables-Hector covers the retained. This is a special feature of the Remarkables landscapes and ecosystems across the Western Lakes and sense of remoteness, in addition Policies provide for beyond the ski field, as it allows people to easily access Mountains Place, provided by DOC, and where appropriate the Upper Wye Valley to be protected from further a remote area. the community, and commercial providers.' development.
Add - 'The sense of remoteness of this place, particularly those places within easy access, such as Hectors and the Remarkables beyond the ski field is retained.' Royal Forest and New lands protecting currently under-represented New Outcome - 'New lands protecting currently Accept in part Bird Protection ecosystems will be secured and where ever possible underrepresented ecosystems will be secured and where This is covered by the revised Policies. See DM and Society added to the public conservation lands. ever possible added to the public conservation lands.' recreation and NHMS common issues reports. 330/93 Queenstown 2 para pg 54, 2nd sentence - The trails at 12 mile hub Accept in part Mountain Bike Club relative to trails that QMTBC have developed are not See Mountain Biking common issues report. 332/12 popular for mountain biking. They are designed poorly with a novice style surface but steep grades that can only be climbed by an expert. Side drains are also very dangerous to mountain bikers wheels that are very prominent in the area. There is also huge potential here that has not been realised. If there was well designed trails here it could also be extremely popular with bikers. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Outcome Greenstone-Caples-Humboldt Fiordland Tramping Pg 55, 2nd para, 1st sentence. The Greenstone-Caples Accept in part and Outdoor Track is not "less-developed". The text has been revised. Recreation Club 93/47 Fish and Game New Support reference to Water Conservation Order. Accept Zealand - Otago Support noted. Region 148/36 Federated Mountain Pg 55, para 2. Values also include fishing. Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) The Outcome has been revised and fishing has been 172/67 added to the text. Kate Wardle Outcome 2 - the natural and undeveloped character is an Amend by adding - 'The natural, undeveloped and tranquil Reject 268/79 essential value that needs to be retained. character of the Caples, and Greenstone valleys and the The Caples and Greenstone valleys are developed to Humbodlt Mountains is retained.' a certain extent and are a Gateway destination. The additional wording is not required. Kate Wardle Outcome 3 - The most effective predator control is Amend to read - 'the most effective and cost effective Reject 268/80 likely to be at large landscape scale and involve aerial predator control programmes in the area are improving the Pest control is undertaken in accordance with the 1080. It is difficult for community groups to assist with health of populations of threatened mohua/yellowhead, kea. Department Pest Plan, the methods and technology effective predator control over the large areas that are Rock wren, NZ falcon, kaka and blue duck. Community used is operation matter and does not need to be Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 199 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point needed. groups including hunting groups support and assist with detailed in the CMS. effective control.' Kate Wardle Outcome 5 - the Caples Valley should be kept free of Amend to read - 'Independent walkers encounter guided Reject 268/81 commercial activities. groups along the Greenstone Track year round, except in The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in public huts during the peak summer season. Guided accordance with backcountry values. Concession recreational opportunities in the Greenstone Valleys enable conditions will address any adverse effects. the area to be enjoyed by a wider range of visitors.' Kate Wardle Outcome 6 - Supported. Retain. Accept 268/82 Support noted. Kate Wardle Outcome 7 - Controlling deer levels that support the Amend to read - 'the Greenstone RHA continues to be an Reject 268/83 management of ecosystems priorities is imprecise and important site for recreational hunting. The Department and Controlling of deer to levels that support the un measureable. recreational hunters are working together to control deer management of scosystem priorities is appropriate populations to densities that ensure adequate regeneration and the additional detail on how this would be done is of all palatable species, and enable threatened and at risk not required in the CMS. See NHMS, Hunting and species and enable threatened and at risk species to thrive. Aircraft common issues reports. Recreational hunting may be supported by provision for aircraft landings where hunting will effectively contribute to controlling deer.' New Zealand Pleased to see acknowledgement here of the work Accept in part Deerstalkers hunting groups do to assist with predator control in the See NHMS common issues report. Association area. The NZDA would welcome the opportunity to Incorporated cooperate with DOC in doing more work of this kind. 285/31 'Control deer populations [at] densities that support the management of ecosystem priorities' [Refer previous comments re this statement under 2.2 and also note in relation to the Lower Dart Conservation Area]. Ngai Tahu (Te This area provides an opportunity for NT to re-establish Add to end of 1st para: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai a visible, authentic presence in the landscape and to "Ngai Tahu cultural values and customary uses have been The requested text is already partly covered by the 1st Tahu and other foster growth of matauranga Maori. re-established. Matauranga Maori is flourishing and the para, but add at para end "as a result, and contribute specified runanga) cultural and economic presence of NT contributes to to positive visitor experiences." Reference to 309/15 positive visitor experiences." "customary uses...re-established" and "economic presence" could be seen as pre-judging the Minister's discretion re authorisations and are not appropriate in an Outcome. Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - The natural and undeveloped character is Add - 'The natural, undeveloped and tranquil character of Reject Bird Protection an essential value that needs to be retained. the Caples, and Greenstone valleys and the Humboldt The Caples and Greenstone valleys are developed to Society Mountains is retained.' a certain extent and are a Gateway destination. The 330/94 additional wording is not required.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 200 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - The most effective predator control is Amend - 'The most effective and cost effective predator Reject Bird Protection likely to be at large landscape scale and involve aerial control programmes in the area are improving the health of The purpose of this outcome is to support community Society 1080. It is difficult for community groups to assist with populations of threatened mohua/yellowhead, kea, involvement in animal control. Types of pest control 330/95 effective predator control over the large areas that are piwauwau/rock wren, karearea/New Zealand falcon, kaka are an operational matter and do not need to be needed. and whio/blue duck. Community groups, including hunting detailed in the CMS. groups, support and assist with effective control.' Royal Forest and Outcome 5 - The Caples Valley should be kept free of Amend - 'Independent walkers encounter guided groups Reject Bird Protection commercial activities. along the Greenstone Track year round, except in public The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in Society huts during the peak summer season. Guided recreational accordance with backcountry values. Concession 330/96 opportunities in the Greenstone valley enable the area to be conditions will address any adverse effects. enjoyed by a wider range of visitors.' Royal Forest and Outcome 6 - Supported. Retain. Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/97 Royal Forest and Outcome 7 - Controlling deer to levels that support the Amend - 'The Greenstone RHA continues to be an Reject Bird Protection management of ecosystem priorities is imprecise and important site for recreational hunting. The Department and Controlling of deer to levels that support the Society immeasurable. recreational hunters are working together to control deer management of scosystem priorities is appropriate 330/98 Outcome 7 - Not all hunting results in effective control populations to densities that ensure adequate regeneration and the additional detail on how this would be done is and should not be used to gain priority aircraft access of all palatable species, and enable threatened and at risk not required in the CMS. See NHMS, Hunting and unless it effectively contributes to control. species to thrive.' Aircraft common issues reports. Amend - 'Recreational hunting may be supported by provision for aircraft landings where hunting will effectively contribute to controlling deer.' Trojan Holdings Pg 54, 4th para. Generally supports, subject to Delete reference to 'precautionary'. Reject Limited and its amendment. Opposes use of the term 'precautionary'. To Precautionary way has been changed to subsidiary require that all future concession applications be assess 'Precautionary approach' and has been retained as it is companies (Trojan) on a precautionary basis is overly cautious and in regards to new and additional structures and terrain 331/13 unnecessary. Alternative methods can appropriately modification. The outcome still allows for further address such concerns. Approach not justified by any development of existing ski fields, in preference to evidence. Precautionary approach inconsistent with the new ski fields. A precautionary approach gives recognition elsewhere in CMS of the contribution that guidance to protect conservation values. Also see the ski fields make to Otago's tourism and conservation revised ski field Policies in Part Three. experiences. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Outcome Richardson-Upper Shotover Combined 4WD Support that 4WD opportunities at Skippers Creek are DOC should actively seek support from user groups as per Accept in part Clubs Inc maintained in partnership with users. the agreement with Shotover 4WD club for the Tiger Trail. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 118/13 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Makes no mention of recreational hunting a factor in Amend to reflect operations. Accept in part 149/29 maintenance of feral goat control. If feral goats have Reference to the feral goat control is detailed in the been brought under control, perhaps by means of aerial Description for the Whole Place and has been revised
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 201 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point SAD operations, then the CMS should state this. to include hunting groups, goat control and community group initiatives are also mentioned in the Outcome. Also see revised Policy 2.3.14. Shotover 4WD Club I believe this is reference to our Bullendale This, I believe, could be replicated over many tracks Accept in part 166/8 Management Agreement. throughout NZ with local clubs maintaining tracks in See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. conjunction with DOC. New Zealand Four Support that 4WD opportunities at Skippers Creek are DOC should actively seek support from user groups. We Accept in part Wheel Drive maintained in partnerships with users. applaud the agreement between DOC and the Shotover See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association 4WD club in the Tiger Track area for track maintenance (NZFWDA) and repair. 174/34 Otago Recreational Support four wheel driving opportunities at Skippers DOC should actively seek support from user group. Accept in part 4WD Group Creek are maintained in partnership with users. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 249/17 Kate Wardle Outcome 9 - Lochnagar should be kept to low irregular Amend to read - 'Visitors regularly encounter aircraft Accept in part 268/85 aircraft access. activity and landings on public conservation land around The Skippers and Lochnagar are to be managed as a Skippers - .' Orange zone. See Aircraft common issues report. Geoff Spearpoint Request that DOC actively work towards providing legal Accept 304/10 public access to the upper shotover through Branches A new Policy has been added to Richardson-Upper Station from the Skippers Road as a policy objective. Shotover. Royal Forest and Support except for deleting pines and replacing with Delete wilding pines and replace with wilding trees. Accept in part Bird Protection trees. Wilding pines have been revised to read wilding trees Society Amend - 'Visitors regularly encounter aircraft activity and throughout the CMS. The Skippers and Lochnagar 330/99 Outcome 9 - Lochnagar should be kept to low irregular landings on public conservation land around Skippers.' area to be managed as a Orange zone. See Aircraft aircraft access. common issues report. Queenstown Tracks in the skippers are unsuitable for bikes and Amend last para pg 56. Accept in part Mountain Bike Club should not be advertised as bike trails unless they Work with QMTBC to remove unsuitable tracks or sign See Mountain Biking common issues report. Working 332/11 undergo a serious makeover to make then more appropriately warning users. with the local staff on removing signs is an rideable/enjoyable. These include Bullendale/Dynamo operational matter and does not need to be included tracks, Devils Creek. The Atley track being the closest in the CMS. to suitable but still requires a lot of work. The trails at Whakaari although they can be ridden and are in a spectacular area with great history are not enjoyable mountain biking experiences. There is potential to build great trails but currently they do not exist. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Outcome Remarkables-Hector Fish and Game New The 4th para ref to "indigenous ecosystems and species" Clarify that DOC will also advocate and protect all Accept Zealand - Otago of the Nevis could become problematic in that OF&G freshwater species. 'Freshwater' has been added to the text. Region 148/37 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 202 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 148/37 have to advocate for fisheries values and our sports fish & gamebird mgt plans must also give effect to the CMS. Federated Mountain 3rd para. Support. "Easy access" should be written as Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) existing foot-based easy access without needing any Walking access has been included. Also see revised 172/68 further improvements. Policies. New Zealand Alpine Support the natural unmodified character of the Wye "Easy access" should be written as existing foot-based easy Accept in part Club Valley remaining free of built structures and access, to show that it's easy to get in there now without Walking has been added to the text. Also see revised 193/45 development, and references to natural peace and quiet. needing any further improvements. Policies. OtagoNet Joint 'the unmodified natural character of the upper Wye Amend as follows: Reject Ventures valley .. Enjoy the natural quiet and the indigenous 'the unmodified natural character of the upper Wye valley The additonal wording is not required. Also see 206/20 ecosystems and landscapes" (including its alpine tarns and basins) remains free of built revised Policies. A new structure and utilities section Oppose this statement in part. The Otago CMS needs to structures and developments. It is recognised that in some has been added to Part Three. recognise that there may be circumstances in the future instances, regionally significant infrastructure may have a where regionally significant infrastructure cannot functional need to locate in this area, however only when reasonably locate outside of public conservation areas. no reasonable alternative location is available and the effects of that infrastructure are appropriately avoided, remedied or mitigated. It is easily accessible and people enjoy the natural quiet and the indigenous ecosystems and landscapes'. Backcountry Skiers Retain the remote character of the Remarkables beyond Add: "The sense of remoteness of this place, particularly Reject Alliance the ski field. those places within easy access, such as the Hectors and the This is already covered by the Outcome and the 214/53 Remarkables beyond the ski field, is retained." Policies. Royal Forest and Recommend adding the Remarkables - Hector Place to Redraw boundaries to add the Remarkables - Hector Place Reject Bird Protection the Oldman/Oldwomen/Garvies Place. to the Oldman/Oldwomen/Garvies Place. The boundaries were considered at the time of Society drafting and have been revisited as a result of 330/100 submissions. It is considered that the boundaries should remain the same. Royal Forest and Outcome 1- The Remarkables and Hectors have Amend - 'The outstanding natural landscapes and Accept in part Bird Protection outstanding qualities worthy of National Park status. ecological values of the Remarkables and Hector Ranges An investigation for a national park can be done in Society are intact and protected as a National Park.' accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be 330/101 Wilding species are not all pines. pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led Amend - 'Wilding trees and feral goats are being controlled process the result cannot be predicted. See revised to zero density by sustained control.' text and new policy regarding review of land status. Wilding pines has been replaced with wilding trees throughout the CMS. Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - Mosaic implies patchwork which is not Amend - 'A range of recreational experiences is available in Accept Bird Protection applicable. The main value of this place beyond the ski the Remarkables-Hector area ranging from largely Mosaic has been removed and the paragrpah revised Society field is for its remoteness and solitude. unmodified environments where a sense of solitude and to include additional text. 330/102 remoteness can be found in a largely unmodified environment compared to the busy Remarkables ski field.'
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 203 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 3 & 4 - Support Support Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/103 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.1 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. This policy has changed as a result of 172/69 other submissions New Zealand Alpine Support this policy Accept Club Support noted. This policy has changed as a result of 193/46 other submissions. Totally Tourism Concerned that descriptive text para starting "a number Add following text to end of existing policy: "whilst giving Accept in part Limited of pastoral leases occupy eastern parts of this place..." due regard to the commercial activities that were As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the 251/9 and ending "create new public access links and legitimately established on these lands by recreation Department only has an advisory role in the decision corridors" (p. 46) could impact on businesses that permits issued pursuant to Section 66A of the Land Act making. During the LINZ managed tenure review currently use pastoral lease land for commercial 1948". process, the public and stakeholders can comment on activities. what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. See revised Policy. Heliworks In relation to the description of pastoral leases, seek amendment to policy so it reads: Accept in part Queenstown Heliworks and SLH consider it appropriate that policy On completion of tenure review processes, consider the As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Helicopters 2012 be included in the CMS to give consideration to existing status option of public conservation lands within this Place Department only has an advisory role in the decision Ltd & Southern tourism activities on Pastoral Lease land when it is under the Conservation Act, Reserves Act and National making. During the LINZ managed tenure review Lakes Helicopters Ltd acquired an to have regard to these opportunities when Parks Act, whilst giving due regard to commercial activities process, the public and stakeholders can comment on determining the aircraft access and visitor management that were legitimately and previously established on these what is proposed on what might be the new public 253/7 zones for any new public conservation land. lands by Recreation Permits issued pursuant to Section 66a conservation land which is contained in the of the Land Act 1948. 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. See revised policy. Anne Steven Replace the word consider with review. Accept in part 306/70 The Policy has been revised. Anne Steven Include new policies - Amend to include new policies - Accept in part 306/71 1. Seek through tenure review of adjoining pastoral leases 1. See revised Policy 2.3.1. to have lands supporting significant inherent values 2. This is already covered by a number of Outcomes protected as conservation area or reserve. and does not need to be repeated as a Policy. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 204 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 2. Establish collaborative and cooperative control programmes with all adjoining landowners to effectively reduce and/or eliminate animal and plant pests and ensure no new populations establish. Royal Forest and The tenure review process may take a long time or Amend - 'Review the status options of public conservation Accept in part Bird Protection never be completed. lands within this Place under the Conservation Act, See revised Policy. Reclassification of public Society Reserves Act and National Parks Act.' conservation lands and waters is also covered by the 330/104 Policies in Part Three. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.2 Southern Trail Support continued 4WD access. Accept Blazers Four Wheel See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Drive Club Inc. 168/4 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) See Motorised Vehicle and Over-Snow Vehicle 172/70 common issues reports. New Zealand Alpine Support this policy Accept Club See Motorised Vehicle and Over-Snow Vehicle 193/47 common issues reports. Otago Recreational Most of the roads in Otago, with exception of those We have no objection to the use of Snow Mobiles in Accept in part 4WD Group designed and maintained for ski Field access are closed appropriate areas providing these roads are not used. i.e. 'Excluding snowmobiles' has been deleted. Also see 249/18 during winter months by local authorities. To Access access by aircraft only where permitted. Motorised Vehicle and Over-snow Vehicle common these areas for Snow Mobiles would require vehicles to issues reports. use these roads during times they are normally closed. Ian M Turnbull There are other over-snow vehicles types. Replace "(excluding snowmobiles)" with "(excluding all Accept in part 250/27 motorised over-snow vehicles)". Snowmobiles has been replaced with over-snow vehicles throughout the CMS however has been deleted from the text. See Motorised Vehicle and Over-Snow Vehicle common issues reports. Aspiring Guides Do not support snowmobile use on PCL. Strongly support 2.3.2 Reject Limited See Motorised Vehicle and Over-Snow Vehicle 272/5 common issues reports. Film Otago Should not exclude snowmobiles. Delete "excluding snowmobiles". Accept Southland and 'Excluding snowmobiles' has been deleted. Also see Regional Film Motorised Vehicle and Over-Snow Vehicle common Offices of New issues reports. Zealand 290/31 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle and Over- Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 205 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society Snow Vehicle common issues reports. 330/105 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.3 New Zealand Should extend aerial access offered to guided hunting Reject Professional and AATH operations in all area of the park. See Aircraft and Hunting common issues reports. Hunting Guides Association 10/4 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. See Aircraft common issues report. 172/71 New Zealand Alpine Support this policy Accept Club Support noted. See Aircraft common issues report. 193/48 Southern Lakes Clarify aircraft access within conservation lands section Accept in part Branch New 2.3.3. and Table 4 (and Map 4) where by commercial Table 4 and Policy 2.3.3 does not exclude guided Zealand guided hunting is specifically excluded. In addition, hunting, Table 4 is referring to other winter activities, Deerstalkers clarification of heli-skiing access year round versus eg. Skiing. 'Recreational' has been removed from the Association recreational access seasonal limitation (Remarkables table. It is only the landing site at Lake Hope that can 221/10 Park, Table 4). Justification for seasonal limitation is only occur during summer being 1 October to 31 conflicting. May. See Aircraft common issues report. Heliworks Overall, Heliworks and SLH support the remaining Accept Queenstown policies for the Western Lakes and Mountains Place - Support noted. See Aircraft common issues report. Helicopters 2012 particularly Policy 2.3.3. Ltd & Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd 253/8 Film Otago Support subject to specific comments on policies 3.51 Retain Accept Southland and to 3.5.12. Support noted. See Aircraft common issues report. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/32 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. See Aircraft common issues report. Society 330/106 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.4
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 206 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. See Horse Riding common issues 172/72 report. New Zealand Alpine Support this policy Accept Club Support noted. See Horse Riding common issues 193/49 report. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. See Horse Riding common issues Society report. 330/107 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.5 Federated Mountain Support. Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) This policy has been deleted as the Glenorchy airstrip 172/73 is now vested with the Council. New Zealand Alpine Support this policy Accept in part Club This policy has been deleted as the Glenorchy airstrip 193/50 is now vested with the Council. Southern Lakes The reason the Department no longer wishes to manage That the Glenorchy airstrip continue to be managed by the Reject Branch New this particular area is unknown. Who would take over Department. This policy has been deleted as the Glenorchy airstrip Zealand this role ? The potential impact of these area being is now vested with the Council. Deerstalkers managed by another party is unknown. No changes Association should be made until the detail of why, when and who 221/8 are clarified. Southern Lakes Disagree with administration of Glenorchy airstrip to Reject Branch New another authority This policy has been deleted as the Glenorchy airstrip Zealand is now vested with the Council. Deerstalkers Association 221/11 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept in part Bird Protection This policy has been deleted as the Glenorchy airstrip Society is now vested with the Council. 330/108 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.6 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/74 New Zealand Alpine Support this policy. Accept Club Support noted. 193/51 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 207 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Southern Lakes Support the continued programmes aimed at controlling Accept Branch New pines. Support noted. Wilding pines has been changed to Zealand wilding trees throughout the CMS. Deerstalkers Association 221/12 Anne Steven Amend to add - 'and wilding source trees' after 'removal of Reject 306/72 wilding pines'. This detail is part of the control plan and does not need to be included in the CMS. Anne Steven Include new Policies - Amend to include new Policy - 'Developments, including Reject 306/73 structures and resources use should only be considered if See new interpretation section in the Introduction. they are consistent with and complement the outcomes for See new section on Structures and Utilities in Part this place and protect recreational values, the largely Three. unmodified and intact natural landscapes, ecosystems and habitats of threatened and at risk species.' Royal Forest and Wilding species are not all pines. Amend - 'Continue programmes aimed at controlling Accept Bird Protection wildings trees at zero density using sustained control, on Wilding pines has been changed to wilding trees Society and off public conservation lands, and in cooperation with throughout the CMS. 330/109 adjoining landowners, councils and community groups, contribute to efforts to control and removal of wilding trees from other lands, where they have the potential to adversely affect public conservation land.' Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.7 Southern Lakes Strongly support the control of stock intrusion on Accept Branch New conservation lands. Support noted. Zealand Deerstalkers Association 221/13 Ngai Tahu (Te See submn point # 15. Amend policy to read: Reject Runanga o Ngai "Work closely and cooperatively with Te Runanga o Ngai This request alters the policy considerably. Tahu and other Tahu and station managers to: Disconnecting (a) from (b) introduces the uncertainty specified runanga) (a) ensure traditional, spiritual and cultural values are that DOC (even when working with NT & station 309/16 respected and upheld; managers) can "ensure" in the requested broader (b) ensure station management and conservation context, and having a separate 'complementary' clause management complement each other; re station & conservation management (of pcl&w) (c) to give effect to the requirements of the Leaseback may not be consistent with pcl&w statutory Conservation Area lease agreement and adjoining public requirements. Proposed clause (d) with "support' pre- conservation land areas, and judges the Minister's decision making (see 309/15 (d) to support NT to re-establish a presence through both response). customary activities and involvement in tourism activities."
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 208 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/114 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.8 Stuart Pearson Support the prevention of allowing new roads, Retain 2.3.8 Accept in part 31/5 cableways, monorails. Gondolas, tunnels or other major All of the forms of development are covered by structures to be erected in the Greenstone or Caples 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to Valley areas. reflect this. Fish and Game New Policy good but might be inconsistent with the Deed of Accept in part Zealand - Otago Settlement with NT realting to the MoC's role under the All of the forms of development are covered by Region valley floor covenants in the Deed. 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to 148/38 reflect this. Federated Mountain Might be inconsistent with the Deed of Settlement, Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) which states that the Minister will not withhold All of the forms of development are covered by 172/75 approval for a transport system similar to a gondola or 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to monorail if a monorail is approved through the Mavora- reflect this. Snowdon area. Otago Tramping & Actively support policy. Public has consistently Accept in part Mountaineering opposed various schemes proposed to date, and it is All of the forms of development are covered by Club Inc high time that this was recognised so that the repeated 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to 192/19 fights to protect these valuable places do not have to be reflect this. repeated. New Zealand Alpine Policy is good but might be inconsistent with the Deed Accept in part Club of Settlement with Ngai Tahu. This clause in the Deed All of the forms of development are covered by 193/52 poses a risk to the Valleys and is in conflict with the 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to role under Part 3B of the Act for granting concessions reflect this. that are consistent with this CMS. Tim Barke Support prevention of allowing new roads, cableways, Retain. Accept in part 205/5 monorails, Gondolas, tunnels or other major structures All of the forms of development are covered by to be erected in Greenston-Caples Valley areas. 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to reflect this. OtagoNet Joint Object in part. The CMS needs to recognise that there Amend the policy to read as follows" Accept in part Ventures may be circumstances in the future where regionally 2.3.8 For the protection of the outstanding and All of the forms of development are covered by 206/21 significant infrastructure has a function need to locate undeveloped landscapes, natural values, backcountry 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to within conservation estate and as such, cannot be character and cultural values of these valleys, should not reflect this. See also new Structures and Utilities reasonably located outside areas described in Policy authorise new structures, utilities or developments section in Part Three. 2.3.8. If such a circumstance arises, Policy 2.3.8 (including roads, aerial cableways or other forms of provides a strong direction towards declining a transport) in the Greenstone and Caples valleys, except concession. where provided for in the leaseback agreement, where This policy should be redefined to provide for a more appropriate to maintain an existing visitor facility and Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 209 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point balanced assessment of concession in this locale. experiences, or for regionally significant infrastructure that Section 11.3 of the Conservation General Policy states has a functional need to located in this area and no that "utilities may be provided for on public reasonable practical alternative location is available. conservation lands .. Or if specifically provided for as a purpose for which the place is held'. Acknowledge that this policy does not prevail above all others in the Conservation General Policy, however consider that it provides some guidance around the circumstances where utilities may be provided for. Primacy on avoidance is therefore inconsistent with this approach. Southern Lakes Support not authorise new structures in order to Accept in part Branch New maintain natural values. All of the forms of development are covered by Zealand 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to Deerstalkers reflect this. Association 221/14 Ian M Turnbull Does this mean proposals such as the Caples Gondola Spell out a specific prohibition on such developments, if Accept in part 250/28 or Greenstone road are specifically prohibited? that is the intention. The Department has not received applications for the Caples Gondola or Greenstone road. The Policy states that new structures or roads should not be authorised. The consideration of tourism activities not involving "structures, utilities or developments" is not constrained by the policy. The Policy has been revised to reflect this. Ngai Tahu (Te See submn point # 15. Amend policy to ensure it provides appropriate Accept in part Runanga o Ngai opportunities for NT to engage in tourism activities. The leaseback agreement provides for some NT Tahu and other opportunities, but outside of this, the intention is that specified runanga) all potential concessions (including from NT) would 309/17 be considered against the policy. The consideration of tourism activities not involving "structures, utilities or developments" is not constrained by the policy. See also 309/15 response. Royal Forest and Strongly support Retain Accept in part Bird Protection All of the forms of development are covered by Society 'structures or roads'. The Policy has been revised to 330/115 reflect this. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.9 Richard Bowman Oppose allowing guided parties in the Greenstone and Delete policy 2.3.9 and replace by a policy which excludes Reject 8/1 Caples Valleys, including hunting, fishing or tramping, any further guided or other commercial activities in the The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in as these represent a significant and unwelcome increase Greenstone and Caples Valleys accordance with backcountry values. Concession in commercialisation of public conservation land and conditions will address any adverse effects. seriously detract from the cultural value that New Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 210 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Zealanders and our visitors place on their freedom to enjoy natural heritage without the intrusion of commercialisation New Zealand Supports the allowing of guided parties into the Caples Accept Professional valley so long as the invitation extends to guided The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in Hunting Guides hunting. accordance with backcountry values. Concession Association conditions will address any adverse effects. 10/6 This will include guided hunting. Telford Fishing and Support allowing commercial activity in the Caples Retain policy 2.3.9 Accept Hunting Services Valley HR [Supports Fish and Games 'Beat system".] The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in 11/5 accordance with backcountry values. Concession conditions will address any adverse effects. Peter De La Mare Oppose the provision to allow guided overnight walkers Delete policy 2.3.9 c Accept in part 28/1 into the Caples valley, especially where they would use The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in existing DOC huts [policy 2.3.9 c]. I do not believe that accordance with backcountry values. Concession a hut sharing arrangement can work - except where conditions will address any adverse effects. guided parties are very small. But consider the hut in the Caples is not big enough to do this.
Supports the recommended maximum party size of 15, and guided day walkers in the Caples Valley. [2.3.9 a] Fiordland Tramping A guided party of 15 seems large. Even with guided Reduce the maximum party size of guided groups to half Reject and Outdoor parties being limited to 50% of the bunks in huts, the capacity of the smallest hut in the valleys. The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in Recreation Club overcrowding of the kitchen and living areas is likely to accordance with backcountry values. Concession 93/48 occur. conditions will address any adverse effects. Paul Dodgshun Oppose the new proposal to allow, for the first time, Delete 2.3.9, and associated introductory wording, and Reject 117/10 guided concessions in the Caples Valley. The current continue to not authorise guided concessions in the Caples The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in policy of not authorising them provides a point of Valley, except for small guided fishing parties on the accordance with backcountry values. Concession difference to the surrounding Greenstone and Caples River. conditions will address any adverse effects. Routeburn Valleys. No good reasons have been given to suggest that there is public demand for this change, other than by fishing guides. Their small (1 or 2 people) groups could be specifically catered for without allowing the larger groups on the Caples Track, and thus changing the walking experience for NZ family groups. Federated Mountain Actively oppose guiding tramping parties in the Caples Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) Valley. If allowed, the maximum party size should be The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in 172/76 reduced from 15 to 8 and occupation of the huts should accordance with backcountry values. Concession not be allowed on any Saturday, Sundays on a long conditions will address any adverse effects. weekend, and any school holiday.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 211 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago Tramping & Strenuously opposed to guiding in Caples Valley. At Guided tramping in Greenstone and, if it is allowed in Reject Mountaineering present, this distinguishes it from Greenstone. Keeping Caples should be subject to: The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in Club Inc this distinction is consistent with a Recreational - Parties should be limited to 10 people (including guides) accordance with backcountry values. Concession 192/20 Opportunity Spectrum approach. - Only 50% of bunks can be occupied by guided parties. conditions will address any adverse effects. - Huts will not be used on Sunday at Queen's Birthday or Labour Weekend, any Saturday or during school holidays. Backcountry Skiers Oppose. Commercial guiding has no place in this valley, Reject Alliance this service is available in the Routeburn. The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in 214/54 accordance with backcountry values. Concession conditions will address any adverse effects. Garry Nixon Oppose. The tracks are already subject to intense Insert policy. There should be no commercial guiding Reject 216/11 commercial activity. The Caples has always been the concessions in the Caples. The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in valley free of commercial guiding. It is essential that accordance with backcountry values. Concession this is maintained. conditions will address any adverse effects. Southern Lakes Specifically exclude commercially guided hunting Amend to exclude Reject Branch New parties year round The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in Zealand accordance with backcountry values. Concession Deerstalkers conditions will address any adverse effects. Association This will include guided hunting. 221/15 Kate Wardle Oppose new proposals to allow for guided concessions Delete policy 2.3.9 and associated wording. Do not allow Reject 268/72 in the Caples Valley. Keep some big valley tramps guided concessions in Caples except for small guided The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in lower key and having guided walking groups spoil this. fishing. accordance with backcountry values. Concession conditions will address any adverse effects. Aspiring Guides Support allowing guided parties in Caples and Support in part, oppose in other part. Recommend Accept in part Limited Greenstone Valleys, restricted hut use policy makes this reducing party size of commercially guided groups in The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in 272/6 policy fairly unappealing and non-viable for guided Greenstone-Caples and allow smaller guided parties access accordance with backcountry values. Concession walking groups. By preventing commercial groups to hut accommodation. A booking system for commercial conditions will address any adverse effects. from utilizing hut facilities Jan-Mar DOC is operators would be the sensible way to obtain additional significantly restricting commercial return. A guided value from commercial parties. hiking client provides higher economic return to NZ, provide employment (guides etc), return concession fees. They expect higher standard of accommodation than camping. Its an outdated exclusionary policy to prevent clients access to huts, particularly if beds are available. Guided clients are well informed, educated by guide, supervised ensuring waste disposed of correctly etc. Janet Ledingham Delete mention of Caples. Support other policies. Accept in part 273/27 The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in accordance with backcountry values. Concession conditions will address any adverse effects. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 212 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Tourism Industry Supports. A sensible decision. Arguments for support Accept Association similar to those for carefully managed concession The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in 276/8 activity in Wilderness Areas. accordance with backcountry values. Concession conditions will address any adverse effects. Royal Forest and The Caples should be retained free of commercial Delete Caples from this policy. Reject Bird Protection activity. The Caples is backcountry and will be treated in Society accordance with backcountry values. Concession 330/116 conditions will address any adverse effects. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.10 Southern Lakes Support = welcome the opportunity to work closer with amend Accept in part Branch New the Department. Fix spelling - from 'Greenstone' to The official gazetted name of this RHA is the Zealand Greenstone/Caples. Greenstone RHA. However it is commonly known as Deerstalkers the Greenstone/Caples RHA (by stakeholders and Association also on the Department's hunting website's pages. 221/16 Therefore the description is revised to read the' Greenstone (commonly known as Greenstone/Caples) RHA'. However the remainder of the CMS will refer to the Greenstone RHA. Royal Forest and Predator control should not be limited to trapping. Amend - 'Work closely with Ngai Tahu station managers Accept Bird Protection and hunting groups over future management of the The text is revised to read 'control' programme. Society Greenstone RHA including hut and track maintenance and 330/117 predator control programmes within the RHA.' Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.11 Safari Club There is no white-tail policy. Add policy (2.3.12): "Work closely with hunting groups Accept in part International NZ over future management of the Wakatipu White-Tail Herd See Outcomes and the new section on the Game Chapter including track maintenance and predator trapping Animal Council in Part Three and working with the 6/2 programmes within the RHA". council on outcomes. Howard Egan Agree with monitoring of deer impacts but recommends reword accordingly Accept in part 7/2 in do so in with hunters via the Southern Lakes branch Working with hunting groups have been added to this of NZDA (and would be a step toward the year 5 Policy. milestone re community management). CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Already part of the RHA Wild Animal Control Plan, the Accept in part 149/31 statutory requirement for which review is mandated at 5 Working with hunting groups has been added to this year intervals. Policy. This Policy also confers upon the CMS a degree of flexibility, arguably such monitoring should be performed annually. Southern Lakes Support in accordance with 2.310 and that monitoring is Accept in part Branch New conducted with scientific integrity and values/scoring is The official gazetted name of this RHA is the Zealand easily accessible for discussion and input from Greenstone RHA. However it is commonly known as Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 213 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Deerstalkers interesting parties before changes to management the Greenstone/Caples RHA (by stakeholders and Association strategies are administered. Change from just also on the Department's hunting website's pages. 221/17 "Greenstone" to "Greenstone/Caples". Therefore the description is revised to read the' Greenstone (commonly known as Greenstone/Caples) RHA'. However the remainder of the CMS will refer to the Greenstone RHA. New Zealand There are no references to policy regarding the Accept in part Deerstalkers Greenstone RHA and this seems a notable omission The Policies regarding the RHA are covered by Association given the importance of this much-valued hunting area. 2.3.10 and 2.3.11. Incorporated 285/32 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted Society 330/118 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.12 New Zealand Supports and will assist with the control of goats in the Accept Professional Richardsons - Upper Shotover. The support of hunting groups in goat control has Hunting Guides been added to the Policy. Association 10/7 Shaun Moloney Agree with the monitoring of deer impact, but Accept in part 70/3 recommend they liaise with Southern Lakes NZDA as a Working with hunting groups and community have first point of contact. This would give a lead in to the been added to this Policy. Otago CMS Milestone of a community management option. Southern Lakes Amend to include community organisations such as Accept Branch New NZDA Southern Lakes branch. The support of hunting groups in goat control has Zealand been added to the Policy. Deerstalkers Association 221/18 New Zealand As per comments for 1.5.4 and 2.3 milestones- DOC DOC should set out to encourage hunter involvement in Accept Deerstalkers should set out to encourage hunter involvement in goat goat 'drives' to reduce numbers and even extinguish goats The support of hunting groups in goat control has Association 'drives' to reduce numbers and even extinguish goats in in places where this can be achieved. been added to the Policy. Incorporated places where this can be achieved. The NZDA would 285/21 be very willing to assist with conservation initiatives of this kind. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/119 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 214 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 330/119 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.13 Southern Lakes Support Accept Branch New Support noted. Zealand Deerstalkers Association 221/19 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/120 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.14 OtagoNet Joint The protection of landscape values is too absolute. The Amend policy 2.3.14 as follows: Any structures authorised Accept in part Ventures Otago CMS needs to recognise that there may be from the date of notification of this Strategy in the Mount The Policy has been revised and 'not adversley affect' 206/22 circumstances in the future where structures associate Aurum Recreation Reserve, the Whakaari Conservation has been added to the text. with regionally significant infrastructure have a Area or the Ballarat Creek Conservation Area should functional need to locate within the areas described in protect the natural and historic values of these areas AND Policy 2.3.14. Protection is defined in the Otago CMS SHOULD SEEK TO AVOID, REMEDY OR MITIGATE as 'in relation to a resource, means its maintenance, so THEIR EFFECTS, in particular: far as practicable, in its current state; but includes ..' It is difficult to determine a situation where the establishment of structures associated with regionally significant infrastructure would restore the former state of a conservation area. Regionally significant infrastructure would only look to establish in these areas where there is a functional need to do and o reasonable alternative outside of conservation land is available. Southern Lakes Support Accept Branch New This Policy has been revised as a result of other Zealand submissions. Deerstalkers Association 221/20 Film Otago What is the criteria for determining "where natural quiet Proved assessment criteria and data or remove. Reject Southland and currently predominates"? The definition of 'natural quiet' in the Glossary Regional Film (‘Natural ambient conditions in a natural area; the Offices of New sounds of nature’) comes from Conservation General Zealand Policy 2005 (CGP). A CMS is required to identify the 290/33 recreational opportunities and outcomes for Places (CGP 9.1(b)), and to manage those opportunities to avoid or otherwise minimise any adverse effects on a Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 215 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point number of matters including natural quiet (CGP 9.1(f)). Hence the reference to natural quiet when describing visitor experiences in outcomes, or when assessing concession applications. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. This Policy has been revised as a Society result of other submissions. 330/121 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.15 Combined 4WD Issues around traffic management need to be identified Accept in part Clubs Inc before we can support or submit. If this refers to The points you raise will be discussed in the 118/11 parking at the historic Skippers School, then yes development of the 'vehicle management plan' and do something needs to be done. We favour walking access not need to be included in the CMS. from a gate near the cemetery with a parking area established here and would not support special provisions for concessionaires. Shotover 4WD Club The club would like to be involved in any discussions Accept 166/6 pending traffic management in the skippers area as this This process will be done in consultation with is one of our more frequented areas. community, which includes 4Wd clubs. New Zealand Four Issues around traffic management need to be identified Accept in part Wheel Drive before we can support or submit. If this refers to The points you raise will be discussed in the Association parking at the historic Skippers School, then yes development of the 'vehicle management plan' and do (NZFWDA) something needs to be done. We favour walking access not need to be included in the CMS. 174/32 from a gate near the cemetery with a parking area established here and would not support special provisions for concessionaires. OtagoNet Joint Any vehicle management plans developed for Accept in part Ventures conservation lands should give priority to access for the This Policy is in regards to recreational 4WD activity. 206/7 construction and/or maintenance of regionally Servicing and maintenance of utilities is covered by significant infrastructure such as electricity distribution Policy 3.2.4. networks. Provision should also be made for unforeseen circumstances where maintenance, repair and/or replacement of infrastructure is necessary as matter of urgency. Activities being undertaking on conservation lands under this premise should demonstrate why the emergency work is necessary and how any effects will be avoided, remedied or mitigated. OtagoNet Joint Vehicle limits developed in association with this policy Amend policy to add after sentence .. Vehicles able to park Accept in part Ventures should not apply to access to regionally significant at this site. The points you raise will be discussed in the 206/23 infrastructure. Unforeseen circumstances may arise development of the 'vehicle management plan' and do where access to regionally significant infrastructure is Vehicle limits should not apply to significant infrastructure not need to be included in the CMS. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 216 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point required for its maintenance, repair and/or replacement. providers who have an operational need to access this area The frequency and or extent of access cannot be for construction, maintenance, and/or replacement of anticipated, therefore their inclusion in management infrastructure. plan would be difficult. Southern Lakes Support with inclusion of NZDA Southern Lakes Accept Branch New Branch within community consultation. Community includes recreation groups. See new Zealand definition for community. Deerstalkers Association 221/21 Otago Recreational Would favour walking access from a gate near the cemetery Accept in part 4WD Group with a parking area established here. The points you raise will be discussed in the 249/15 development of the 'vehicle management plan' and do not need to be included in the CMS. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/122 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.17 Paul Dodgshun Support the policy not allowing new structures in the Retain. Accept 117/12 Wye Valley. This valley has a sense of remoteness Support noted. despite its proximity to Queenstown, and is a valued undeveloped place of peace for families. Federated Mountain Support. Needs to be a "will not allow". Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) 'Should not' is appropriate in this instance. See new 172/77 Interpretation section in Introduction. Otago Tramping & Strongly support protection of the Wye Valley's We seek and amendment so para commences "Will not" Accept in part Mountaineering unmodified and highly natural character. rather than "should not". 'Should not' is appropriate in this instance. See new Club Inc Interpretation section in Introduction. 192/22 New Zealand Alpine Support this defence of the Wye Valley. Needs to be upgraded from a "should not" to a "will not" Accept in part Club 'Should not' is appropriate in this instance. See new 193/53 Interpretation section in the Introduction. OtagoNet Joint Objects to these policies. Amend policy Accept in part Ventures The Otago CMS needs to recognise that there may be It is appropriate for 'Wye Valley' to be free of new 206/24 circumstances in the future where regionally significant MAY allow new permanent utilities ... In the Upper Wye permanent structures. The following Policy is about infrastructure has a functional need to locate within valley, WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN to protectING the areas outside of the Upper Wye. See new section conservation estate and as such, cannot be reasonably the unmodified and high natural character of this valley. in Part Three on Structures and Utilities. located outsider areas described in Policy 2.3.17. This policy should be redrafted to provide for a more balance assessment of concessions in this locale. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 217 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section 11.3 of CGP states utilities MAY be provided for .. While this policy does not prevail above all others in the CBP, however consider that it provides some guidance around the circumstances where utilities may be provided for. Primacy on avoidance is therefore inconsistent with this approach. Backcountry Skiers Support. Needs strengthening. Change to "will not". Accept in part Alliance 'Should not' is appropriate in this instance. See new 214/55 Interpretation section in Introduction. Southern Lakes Support. Accept Branch New Support noted. Zealand Deerstalkers Association 221/22 Ian M Turnbull Upper Wye refers to the head of North Branch only. Replace words 'Upper Wye" with "Wye Creek and Two Reject 250/29 The South Wye is equally deserving of protection, as is Mile Creek catchments". Past proposals have targeted the Upper Wye. The Two Mile Creek. criteria of 2.3.18 applies to areas outside of the Upper Wye. Kate Wardle Support Retain Accept 268/86 Support noted. Aspiring Guides Support continued ban on any new permanent structures Retain Accept Limited or facilities in the Upper Wyr Valley Support noted. 272/7 Botanical Society of Support Retain Accept Otago Support noted. 287/11 Glenys Dickson This para should include Nevis Valley and Nevis River. Amend to include Nevis Valley and Nevis River where Accept in part 288/8 permanent structures not allowed to protect the wildlife and The Nevis River is the boundary and is covered by high natural character. the Old Man Range/ Kopuwai,Old Woman Range, and Garvie Mountains Place Royal Forest and More certainty for protection of this area is warranted. Amend - 'Will not allow new permanent utilities, structures Accept in part Bird Protection or facilities (both recreational and commercial) in the 'Should not' is appropriate in this instance. See new Society Upper Wye Valley to protect the unmodified and high Interpretation section in the Introduction. 330/125 natural character of this valley.' Trojan Holdings Supports. Accept Limited and its Support noted. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/14 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 218 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 331/14 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.18 OtagoNet Joint When assessing applications for new utilities should Amend Reject Ventures provide sufficient control to assess each application on It is appropriate for 'Wye Valley' is included. See new 206/25 its merits, and if necessary decline application for delete 'with the exception of the Upper Wye Valley" Utilities and Structures section in Part Three. concessions in the Upper Wye Valley if the adverse effects are considered beyond remedy or mitigation. Ian M Turnbull Upper Wye refers to the head of North Branch only. Replace words 'Upper Wye" with "Wye Creek and Two Reject 250/30 The South Wye is equally deserving of protection, as is Mile Creek catchments". Past proposals have targeted the Upper Wye. The Two Mile Creek. criteria of 2.3.18 applies to areas outside of the Upper Wye. Botanical Society of In agreement with the provisos placed on such Retain Accept Otago applications as set forth in points (a) - (f). Support noted. 287/12 Film Otago What is the criteria for determining "where natural quiet Provide assessment criteria and data or remove. Reject Southland and currently predominates"? The definition of 'natural quiet' in the Glossary Regional Film (‘Natural ambient conditions in a natural area; the Offices of New sounds of nature’) comes from Conservation General Zealand Policy 2005 (CGP). A CMS is required to identify the 290/34 recreational opportunities and outcomes for Places (CGP 9.1(b)), and to manage those opportunities to avoid or otherwise minimise any adverse effects on a number of matters including natural quiet (CGP 9.1(f)). Hence the reference to natural quiet when describing visitor experiences in outcomes, or when assessing concession applications. No changes are needed with respect to this issue. Royal Forest and Natural ecosystems need to be protected and at risk Amend to include - Accept in part Bird Protection species included. a) natural ecosystems, landscapes and natural character, The Policy has been revised and reference made to Society particularly in areas where structures and facilities are natural ecosystems. 330/127 currently absent; b) catchment water quality and quantity, including in Lake Alta; c) ecosystem priority sites and threatened and at risk species. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Policy 2.3.19 Not Your Average The intention to allow for the expansion of the Retain all the objectives in this section. Accept Backyard Variety Remarkables ski area is supported. Support noted. Swing Limited 96/3
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 219 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Only allow further development or expansion of the Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) Remarkables Skifield within the Rastus Burn catchment. Any concession application for further development 172/78 or expansion would be assessed on adverse effects. Otago Tramping & Any further development or expansion of the Reject Mountaineering Remarkable ski field should be limited to the Rastus Any concession application for further development Club Inc Burn catchment. Permanent infrastructure in Doolans or expansion would be assessed on adverse effects. 192/23 catchment would irrevocably alter the character of the place. New Zealand Alpine Change to "may allow further development or Reject Club expansion of the Remarkables Skifield but only within Any concession application for further development 193/54 the Rastus Burn catchment". or expansion would be assessed on adverse effects. Backcountry Skiers Any ski field development must be limited to the Rastus Amend: "... of the Remarkables ski field within the Rastus Reject Alliance Burn Catchment. Burn Catchment in accordance with ..." Any concession application for further development 214/57 or expansion would be assessed on adverse effects. Southern Lakes Support - particularly ( c and d). In addition, facilities Facilities near Lake Alta need to be reviewed as the level of Accept Branch New near Lake Alta need to be reviewed as the level of human pollution is unacceptable. The human pollution is not from the ski fields, but Zealand human pollution is unacceptable. rather the public. The Department is currently Deerstalkers working on this concern. Association 221/23 Botanical Society of Skifield roads provide the only practical access to these Retain this policy contingent on the conditions outline Accept Otago mountain places. Do not wish to see further being met. Policy retained however has been revised as a result 287/13 development of the Remarkables skifield if such of other submissions. developments have adverse impacts on the values outline in points (a)-(d). Royal Forest and DOC has a statutory responsibility to advocate for New Policy to follow 2.3.19 - 'Advocate through statutory Accept in part Bird Protection conservation which needs to be specified in the CMS. and non-statutory processes for the protection of This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society ecological, landscape and cultural values off public 330/110 conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk species and control of weeds and pests.' Royal Forest and The current CMS recognises the potential of the New Policy to follow 2.3.19 - 'Through tenure review, and Accept in part Bird Protection Remarkables Range to become a Conservation Park. other purchase seek to protect significant ecosystems and This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives and Society This needs to be added to the proposed CMS. (p337). habitats to add to the public conservation lands and revised Policy 2.3.1 330/111 Needs a policy re: tenure review. complete the establishment of a Oldman/Remarkables/Garvies/Hectors National Park.' Royal Forest and There is no policy to protect and preserve the natural New Policy to follow 2.3.19 - 'Protect and restore the Accept in part Bird Protection values of this place. natural ecosystems and habitats for threatened and at risk This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society species through integrated programmes that include 330/112 intensive, weed, pest and predator management, and removal of threats including but not limited to; phasing out Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 220 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point grazing, removing woody weeds.' Royal Forest and The concept for this park is outlined in the current CMS New Policy to follow 2.3.19 - Initiate the establishment of a Accept in part Bird Protection and needs to be retained. National Park to include the Remarkables, Hectors, Garvies This is covered by revised 1.5.1 Objectives and Society and Old Man Ranges. revised Policy 2.3.1. 330/113 Royal Forest and The Richardson Mountains, Upper Shotover and New Policy to follow 2.3.19 - 'Reclassify lands in this place Accept in part Bird Protection Whakaari deserve to be Conservation Parks. to establish a conservation park in the Richardson This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives and Society Mountains, Upper Shotover and Whakaari, which will be revised Policy 2.3.1. 330/123 added to as tenure review or other purchases creates new public conservation lands.' Royal Forest and The concept for this park is outlined in the current CMS New Policy Remarkables Hector - 'Initiate the Accept in part Bird Protection and needs to be retained. establishment of a National Park to include the An investigation for a national park can be done in Society Remarkables, Hector, Garvies and Old Man Ranges and accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be 330/124 Nevis Valley.' pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. See revised text and new policy regarding review of land status. See Policy 2.3.1. Royal Forest and Any ski field development must be limited to the Rastus Amend - 'May allow further development or expansion of Reject Bird Protection Burn Catchment. This would also prevent development the Remarkables ski field within the Rastus Burn Any application for further development or expansion Society in the Upper Wye. Catchment in accordance with Policies 3.21.1 to 3.21.4 in would be assessed on adverse effects. 330/128 Part Three.' Trojan Holdings Supports, subject to amendment. Change to read: "may allow further development and/or Accept in part Limited and its expansion ..." 'and/or' has been included in this Policy. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/20 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Milestones Year 3 Combined 4WD Support report on review of recreation opportunities at Accept Clubs Inc Skippers. Wish to be consulted with during review Public consultation will be part of the review and is 118/15 process. covered by the Objectives in 1.5.1. See new interpretation section in Part One. Backcountry Skiers Support. Retain. Accept Alliance Support noted. See revised Milestones. 214/58 Backcountry Skiers Add new milestones: Report on progress of establishing of Accept in part Alliance a Conservation Park to include the Remarkables, Hectors. See revised Milstones 214/59 Report on progress of establishing of a Conservation Park in the Richardson Mountains, Upper Shotover and Whakaari. Report on progress to reclassify all Stewardship lands.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 221 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago Recreational 4th bullet point - We wish to be consulted during this Accept in part 4WD Group review process See revised Milestones. 249/19 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/129 Royal Forest and New Milestone New Milestone - 'Report on progress of establishing Reject Bird Protection National Park to include the Remarkables, Hectors, Garvies An investigation for a national park can be done in Society and Old Man Ranges and Nevis Valley.' accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be 330/130 pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. Royal Forest and New Milestone New Milestone - 'Report on progress of establishing of a Accept in part Bird Protection conservation park in the Richardson Mountains, Upper See revised Milestone. Society Shotover and Whakaari.' 330/131 Royal Forest and New Milestone New Milestone - 'Report on progress to reclassify all Accept in part Bird Protection Stewardship land.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/132 Royal Forest and Results of management need to be reported. Report on New Milestone - 'Report on the outcomes of management Accept in part Bird Protection the outcomes of management for threatened, at risk for threatened, at risk, locally and naturally rare species and See revised Milestone. Society species, locally and naturally rare species and ecosystems.' 330/133 ecosystems. Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Milestones Year 5 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Feral goat control is on-going, and should be part of Amend to be annual reviews. Accept in part 149/30 annual reviews. See revised Milestones. New Zealand 'Report on feral goat control' is unsatisfactory; there is Replace with something more specific - for example: Accept in part Deerstalkers an opportunity for real action and benefits on this issue. 'eliminate goats in [say] three areas of conservation land See revised Milestones. Association and if possible by negotiation from adjoining private land Incorporated as well, by organising cooperative goat control with 285/22 recreational hunters'. Royal Forest and The impacts of deer need to be reported so that the Amend, add to and move to B4 yr. 3 Milestone. Accept in part Bird Protection success of any future management regime can be 'Report on the impact of deer populations on the natural See revised Milestones. Society measured. Control of the impacts of deer need to be values of the Greenstone RHA and progress towards joint 330/134 retained by DOC. The Moratorium should be lifted. DOC and community management options.' This is long overdue and should be done before the end 'Moratorium on white-tailed deer in the Rees and Dart of year 3. Valleys is lifted.' Royal Forest and Add new yr 3 and yr 5 Milestones. Add - 'Report on progress to reclassify all Stewardship Accept in part Bird Protection lands.' See revised Milestones Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 222 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society 330/135 Section: 2.3 Western Lakes and Mountains Place Milestones Year 10 New Zealand 'Report on feral goat control' is unsatisfactory (refer A 10-year output might be totally eliminate goats from all Accept in part Deerstalkers comments to Milestones year 5) areas reasonably accessible by hunters on foot. See revised Milestone. Association Incorporated 285/23 Royal Forest and If management has changed then the outcomes of this Amend - 'Report on the impact of deer populations on the Accept in part Bird Protection need to be reported. natural values of the Greenstone RHA and the outcomes of See revised Milestones. Society joint DOC and community management options.' 330/136 Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Paul Dodgshun Re: Policies. Oppose. The 9 very non-specific policies Include more policies relating (but not restricted to) Accept in part 117/14 are totally insufficient to guide management of these biodiversity and landscape protection an protection of The outcomes and policies in Part Two in addition to huge and valuable areas. remote and backcountry recreational opportunities. the Objectives in Part One and policies in Part Three provide guidance for this Place. Also see new interpretation section in Part One. See revised Policies. Federated Mountain Supportive of an area for over-snow vehicle access. The Area for snow mobile access needs to be clearly defined in Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) part of the Old Man Range proposed for this is words as well as in the map. The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it 172/6 sufficient only if winter wilderness zoning is retained is a formally approved wilderness area under section for the wider part of this plateau, crossing over into 20 CA87, Section 47 RA77 or s14 NPA80. The use Southland. Includes the Fraser Basin and the of pcl&w within the area in question can be managed Southland/Otago Divide. under the 'backcountry' visitor management setting (Appendix 12). Also see Over-Snow Vehicle and Wilderness common issues reports. Backcountry Skiers Current CMS recognises the potential of the Pisa Range Add new policy: "Through tenure review, and other Accept in part Alliance to become a Conservation Park. This needs to be added. purchases seek to protect significant ecosystems and A new policy has been added in regards to 214/50 habitats to complete the establishment of a Pisa reclassification on land. Also covered by the Part Conservation Park." Three Policies. Add new policy: "Advocate through statutory and non- statutory processes for the protection of ecological, landscape and cultural values off public conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk species and control of weeds and pests." Garry Nixon The Pisa's and Kakanuis are now large contiguous areas Create conservation parks in the Kakanuis and the Pisas. Accept in part 216/16 that have become important and permanent parts of the A new policy has been added in regards to public conservation estate. They deserve the status and reclassification of land. Also covered by the Part Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 223 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point additional protection of conservation parks. Three policies. Mountain Bikers of All these areas also have great potential for single-track Noted Alexandra mtb trails that would boost local economy. See Mountain Biking common issues report. 223/7 Andrew & Robyn Would like snowmobile access to Pisa Range. There is Accept in part Vendt now possibility of some 4WD access to Pisa so trampers New Policies have been added to Part Three. See 244/2 and 4WD will need to respect each others activities in Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Summer, why cant snowmobiles and other snow users do same in Winter Pisa has good road access that we are happy to pay to use. Janet Ledingham New policy. Resolve matter of inadequate protection Add policy. Accept in part 273/31 for stewardship land within this Place. A new policy has been added in regards to reclassification on land. Also covered by the Part Three Policies. Meridian Energy Description includes a para recognising developments Add at end of 3rd para pg 62 " . . . . while also providing Accept in part Limited for renewable energy however it is worded negatively potential significant regional and national benefits". Revised to include 'significant regional and national 305/5 and does not recognise potential for significant regional benefits'. and national benefits from such proposals. Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better NT will provide a name following discussion. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Name not provided, but could still be added by the Tahu and other CACB or NZCA. specified runanga) 309/22 Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 23. Include new policy to protect the culturally important site at Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Whatatorere Historic Reserve and to work with NT to This historic reserve is protected by the Reserves Act, Tahu and other promote its connection with ancestral trails. is vested in NT by section 156 NTCSA98, is thus not specified runanga) subject to the CMS, and would be covered by 309/24 Objective 1.4.1.7 if there is a common interest. No new policy required. Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 26. Include policy to: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai i) co-ordinate an integrated programme, working with NT See 309/26 response. Covered by 1.5.1, description Tahu and other and other groups, to eradicate wilding pines text and Outcome 3rd para. No additional policy specified runanga) Ii) work with landowners, the regional council and other required. 309/27 groups to reduce the effects of animal pests. Ngai Tahu (Te NT have aspirations to re-establish buff weka on Add new policy providing for investigation, in partnership Accept in part Runanga o Ngai mainland sites. Request whether there are potential with NT, of potential sites for re-establishment of buff See 309/10 response. No additional policy required. Tahu and other suitable sites in this Place. weka. specified runanga) 309/29
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 224 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te NT wish to be able to use mahinga kai and to retrieve Include new policy providing for access to and use of Accept in part Runanga o Ngai materials such as raupo and taramea from conservation mahinga kai and materials for cultural purposes. Covered under 1.4. No additional policy required. Tahu and other land for cultural purposes. specified runanga) 309/30 Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Description Alan Mark Dunstan Range (pg 60, para 2) is in error as it is actually This should be corrected. Accept 35/7 the Dunstan Mountains. Note there is a Dunstan Range The Dunstan Range has been removed and reference at the end of the St Bathans Range, beyond the regions is made to the Dunstan Mountains. normally defined as Central Otago New Zealand Paragraph 1, page 62. Amend the wording . . Legals roads 'through' the PCLs to Accept Walking Access 'which bisect'. Unformed legal roads do not go through The text has been revised and 'bisect' is included. See Commission other land, they are parcels of land in their own right. Legal roads and Motorised vehicle common issues 73/8 reports. Ski Dogs New Seeking recognition of skijoring (cross-country skier The CMS should be looking at managing the snowmobile Accept Zealand tethered to one or more dogs for added propulsion and issue differently than proposed. Suggestions are: Skijoring has been added to the text and is included 94/1 companionship in recreation and competition) in this - having a 'very short term, limited number of permits' as an Outcome in both this Place and Old area. system for snowmobiles to monitor usage and manage user Man/Kouwai, Old Woman and Garvies Moutnain Concerned that the proposed eastern corridor conflicts and behaviour Place. One-off permits for over-snow vehicles are 'snowmobile highway' would be where submitter would - a chronological separation (rather than a spatial separation also allowed in other Places this will inlucde the use like to have groomed tracks for skijoring. of different users) of snow groomers. See Over-Snow Vehicle common The noise of snowmobiles on the general environment - defining and classifying snowmobile and snowcat issues report. has been treated, but the hazard has not been addressed vehicles types for permitting purposes (this would in the draft CMS. No way for DOC to enforce the differentiate between the slower moving, less noisy and snowmobile boundaries. New and different users not more 'traditional to the OMR' snow vehicles from the associated with the 'snowmobile community' are not increasing numbers of single-track, front-ski steering and bound by a code of conduct. high speed snowmobiles, which should be more closely managed given the problems overseas), or - allow for groomed skijor/crosscountry tracks away from the proposed snowmobile area Combined 4WD Support para 6 p61 starting "historic roads and tracks Accept Clubs Inc follow routes used by Maori..." This is a good example See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 118/16 of a place to enjoy the history of an area through recreation. Combined 4WD Support that 4WD and trail bike touring is suitable on Accept Clubs Inc some formed roads or routes. This offers some steep See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 118/17 challenging tracks. Views are stunning. The system in place for permitted access works well.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 225 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Combined 4WD Crowding at huts and conflict with other users is Noted Clubs Inc mentioned. I have traversed the Pisa Range at least 6 See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 118/18 times and never encountered another 4WD vehicle let alone walkers or mtb bikers. Overcrowding at huts is not a conflict created by 4WDers. Combined 4WD Support that in winter roads may need to be closed to Noted Clubs Inc vehicles. This should be used more often. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 118/19 Fish and Game New 8th para mention of ecosystem services is excellent Should also include the term "water yield". Accept Zealand - Otago Water yield has been added to the text. Region 148/39 Fish and Game New Pg 62, 5th para, mention of the threat of pest plants is Should also indicate that wilding pines pose a threat to Accept Zealand - Otago excellent. ecosystem service values such as water yeild too. The text has been revised and wilding pines replaced Region Significant enough to justify to landowners and regional with wilding trees. Water yield is included. 148/40 councils the value of controlling them. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Makes a pleasing reference to huts remaining from the Support this recognition. Accept 149/32 heritage period relating to earlier work and recreation Support noted. endeavours. Also maintenance of historic physical access routes. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth P 62 - Reference is made to the protection of the road Control must to enforced upon four wheel drive users to Accept in part 149/33 surface in connection with the winter season, I suggest ensure they either remain on a formed track, or should the Motorised Vehicles users must adhere to the that if any four wheel drive vehicle uses adjacent track be too degraded for such safe use have provision for appropriate care code. See Motorised Vehicle and grassed areas (noticeable in the Southland CA to the closure during the remainder of the year. Legal roads common issues reports. north of the Waikaia Bush area) such use rapidly leads to the formation of vehicle-deep rutting on those south facing slopes. Shotover 4WD Club Last paragraph. Agree that most 4WDers are Accept in part 166/9 responsible and do just this. 4WD clubs are able to The text has been revised. See Motorised Vehicle promote responsible driving to their members. common issues report. Shotover 4WD Club Support the seasonal closure of roads to protect the Accept in part 166/10 surface and surrounding environment. In respect of These issues are addressed in the Motorised Vehicle snow mobiles, I agree that management of these poses and Over-Snow Vehicle common issues reports. some issues. Environmental damage through their use I believe to be minimal as long as there is sufficient cover. Accessing these areas will most likely be on roads that are candidates for seasonal closures which will need close and individual consideration. Undeniably snow mobiles are a legitimate recreational group and is growing and should be catered for. As is the case with 4WDs, snow mobiles are increasingly Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 226 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point being used as the source of transport into areas by the very user groups that this CMS suggest that there is a conflict. There needs to be far more effort put into addressing the issues of this group and I watch with interest how they are accommodated into the CMS. Federated Mountain Support. Also needs to refer to "water yield". Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Water yield has been added to the text. 172/79 Federated Mountain Pg 61, para 5. Support public use of Big Hut and Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Leaning Lodge. Support noted. 172/80 Pg 61, para 10. Support Pisa Alpine Charitable Trust. Pg 62, para's 1-5. Support. New Zealand Alpine Support public use of Big Hut and Leaning Lodge, Accept Club which are owned by Trusts, and support the Pisa Alpine Support noted. 193/55 Charitable Trust. New Zealand Alpine Support all statements in paragraph 1-5, pg. 62. Accept Club Support noted. 193/56 OtagoNet Joint "Prominent landscape and geological features Amend the description for the ICP Place, WL&M Place, Accept in part Ventures (ridgelines, plateaus .. small structures may be present CIU Place, OMR/K, OWR and GM Place as follows: The Outcome has been revised. 206/16 where well-blended into the landscape". Prominent landscape and geological features (ridgelines, Object to this outcome in its current form. Definitive plateaus, and mountain tops) remain in their natural state, language should be used in the outcome statements for or are unmodified beyond their state at the time of each 'Place'. Applications for authorisation are becoming public conservation land. Regionally significant ultimately assessed against their consistency with the infrastructure may be considered in these areas, only where Place outcome, therefore use of phrases such as 'away there is no reasonably practical alternative, and the adverse from' and 'small structure' provide limited certainty and effects of their location can be appropriately avoided, /or guidance for applicants seeking authorisation for an remedied or mitigated. activity. Insert a new definition of 'structure' as discussed below. There may be circumstances where regionally significant infrastructure providers have a functional need to locate within reasonably prominent areas. Where such infrastructure cannot be reasonably be located outside of these areas, their establishment would need to be of an appropriate scale, design and colour (in accordance with the CGP) to ensure that their effects are appropriate avoided, remedied or mitigated.
Outcome statements with similar effect to that quoted are also location in 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, therefore seeks similar relief for these places too. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 227 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point
The CMS does not contain a definition of 'structures'. This needs to be provided to ensure appropriate interpretation of provisions contained within the document. OtagoNet Joint 'four-wheel drive and trail bike touring .. Impacts to The purpose of descriptive background information be Accept in part Ventures sensitive natural and historic'. Object to the description clarified in the CMS. Such information should be purely The descriptive text is not statutory. See new 206/26 in part. Uncertain of significance of the introductory contextual and have no influence on the assessment of interpretation section in the Introduction. See revised information and influence on decisions for authorisations for a access to conservation lands. text and Legal roads and Motorised Vehicle common authorisations on conservation land'. issues reports.
'off the public conservation lands the Place is facing .. All have the potential to change ecological, landscape and recreational values of the Central Otago Uplands Place'. This statement is inconsistent with the expectation that vehicle access 'should' be allowed within this Place (2.5.4) therefore its consideration in the decision making process could lead to inconsistent decisions being made. Furthermore, access to infrastructure may require vehicles to traverse off existing roads. Traversing naturally and historically sensitive routes can be address via the assessment of authorisations. Otago Recreational Historic roads and tracks follow routes used by Maori, Accept in part 4WD Group gold miners and early settlers (e.g. the Old Dunstan Some changes have been made to the Description. 249/20 Road). Otago Recreational Final para, pg 61 summer use 4WD. The system in place for permitted access works well. Accept in part 4WD Group See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 249/21 Otago Recreational First para, pg 62: Winter use 4WD. Should be used more often. Accept in part 4WD Group See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 249/22 New Zealand There is scant mention of hunting Reject Deerstalkers Hunting is referred to in the description and the Association outcome, equally as other recreational activities. Also Incorporated see Hunting common issues report. 285/33 Film Otago In describing recreational activities it omits that Include snowmobile as an existing activity. Accept in part Southland and snowmobiling has occurred there in the past with little See revised policies and Over-Snow Vehicle common Regional Film or no issues. issues report. Offices of New Zealand Draft290/35 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 228 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 290/35 Transpower New Page 62 - para 3 - states transmissions lines have the Amend to recognised the potential recreational benefits the Accept in part Zealand Ltd potential to change values. The text should also transmission infrastructure provides, access tracks The text has been revised to recognised changes to 296/6 recognise the potential recreational and other benefits accessibility. recreational use. which power transmission infrastructure can provide, e.g. access tracks, accessibility to remote areas. Chris Pearson Support everything in this section. Strongly support Prefer to see Pisa, Northern Dunstan's and Rock and Pillars Accept in part 303/5 'tussock grassland park' or parks centred on the higher- designated as priority Ecosystems. Distinction between first and second priority is only altitude lands within this Place. Pleased to see Pisa, Support and retain policies. referred to on the maps and will be removed. Also see Northern Dunstan's and Rock and Pillars designated as NHMS common issues report. Ecosystems priorities but would prefer that they are high rather than second priority. Support preamble 'Opportunities for solitude and self- reliance - '. Recommend that the Rock and Pillars be considered as a possible Conservation Park. Anne Steven This place should be limited to upland areas, and to the Amend accordingly. Reject 306/74 schist block-fault mountain ranges and elevated plateau The boundaries were well considered at the time of areas. The terrace lands of the upper Clutha River and drafting and have been revisited as a result of in the inland basin floors of the Upper Clutha and submissions. The boundaries are to remain the same. Cromwell basins should be in the Central Otago Drylands Place. The Cromwell Gorge should be divided between this Place and the Old Women/Man/Garvie Range Place. As stated before, the middle Taieri, Kakanui Range and Maerewhenua are landscapes and places of distinctive character deserving individual place status. The geology of the Kakanui and Maerewhenua is quite different, as is the climate. Kakanui and Maerewhenua are not in Central Otago. The Lindis Pass area fits better with the Hawea Place. Anne Steven P61 - Mountain biking is an important activity and Amend accordingly. Accept in part 306/75 should be included in the range of recreational activity. Mountain biking has been added to the text. Also see The Alps to Ocean trail does not pass through the Mountain Biking common issues report. Alps to Central Otago Uplands, as it is in the Waitaki Valley. Ocean Trail enters this Place during the last section (8) - Duntroon to Oamaru - see Map 5.4, however crosses over very little public conservation land. Anne Steven P62 - Last Para - Replace word 'investigate' with 'determine', which has a Accept 306/76 greater clarity of purpose. The text has been revised and determine has been included. A new policy has been added in regards to reclassification on land. This is also covered by the 1.5.1 Objectives and the Part Three policies. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 229 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not adequately reflect the values Include reference to Haehaeata, mahinga kai sites, ancient Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and significance of this whenua tupuna/ancestral trails and associated significant places (including Text revised, based on that in the submission. See Tahu and other landscape to NT. Whatatorere Historic Reserve). also 309/24 response. specified runanga) 309/23 Ngai Tahu (Te The statement that "separate phases of Maori and latter Delete para 9 of description. Noted Runanga o Ngai occupation have modified indigenous vegetation Management of the Central Otago Uplands requires Tahu and other patterns of the place on a landscape scale" is unhelpful knowledge that the current landscape and ecosystems specified runanga) and unnecessary. are very human-influenced, and that recovery may or 309/25 may not occur and may or may not result in the vegetation patterns seen today. To avoid a specific reference to early Maori influence, revise the text to "Since human settlement, the indigenous vegetation patterns of the place have been modified on a landscape scale." Ngai Tahu (Te Both animal pests (particularly rabbits) and plant pests In 3rd last para include reference to the need to address the Accept in part Runanga o Ngai need to be addressed to protect taonga species, wahi effects of animal pests as well as plant pests. Plant and animal pests generally are dealt with under Tahu and other tapu, wahi taonga and whenua tupuna. 1.5.1 and Appendix 5 for all of Otago. Wilding pines specified runanga) are specifically mentioned due to their particular 309/26 threat potential in this Place. No additional text needed. Royal Forest and Boundaries - We recommend changing the boundaries Redraw boundaries of this place to exclude the Reject Bird Protection of this place to exclude the Taieri/Macraes Area, the Taieri/Macraes Area the Kakanuis and North Otago. The boundaries were considered at the time of Society Kakanuis and North Otago, as these are significantly drafting and have been revisited as a result of 330/137 different ecological areas, and geology to the Central submissions. The boundaries are to remain the same. Otago uplands and have different communities of interest. Royal Forest and Lime stone ecosystems are not mentioned - Critically Add description of Gards Road and other limestone Accept Bird Protection endangered plants and a rare limestone ecosystem have ecosystems to this place or to a new place - North Otago. Reference to the limesone has been added. Society been protected through the purchase (Feb 2013) of a 20 330/138 hectare reserve at Gards Road near Duntroon in the Waitaki Valley. Royal Forest and Ancient glacial outwash terraces of the Clutha River Add description of glacial out wash terraces of the Clutha Accept in part Bird Protection where they retain indigenous vegetation support River. This is covered by ecological values of the Clutha Society threatened plant species and banded dotterels. River/Mata-Au. 330/139 Royal Forest and Last para, pg 62 - New lands need to be assigned a Amend - 'If additional public conservation land arises it Accept in part Bird Protection protective status greater than stewardship lands. will be desirable for best recognition and management of A new policy has been added in regards to Society their values, and locality identification to ensure these lands reclassification on land. Also covered by the Part 330/140 are appropriately classified as conservation not stewardship Three policies. lands within this place, in conjunction with adjoining
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 230 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Places, including those in Southland.' Royal Forest and The Otago and Canterbury CMS should be consistent in Main road entrance from the north is via the impressive Accept in part Bird Protection their approach. The Canterbury CMS refers to the Lindis Pass. A new Policy has been added to this Place in regards Society Lindis Pass landscape as 'impressive' and a gateway to reclassification of land however is not limited to 330/149 feature, in Table A9.1 it is included in 'Significant Lindis Pass and Longslip areas. geological features and landforms and landscapes in Canterbury: Geo-preservation sites - Lindis and Ahuriri. The Otago CMS does not mention the Pass landscapes at all. Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Outcome Fiordland Tramping Is very broad and it is difficult to work out which sub- Amend to say that "in summer, natural quiet and solitude Reject and Outdoor places the outcomes apply to. Support the need for should prevail". Change aircraft activity in the Rock and Rock and Pillar Range aircraft zone is yellow, which Recreation Club recreational opportunities that reflect the seasons, Pillar to rare. Provide clear guidelines against which to allows for two landings per concession, per day at 93/49 concerned with the statement that "in summer, natural assess concession applications in order to retain the values any one site. Frequency remains occasional. Also see quiet and solitude may still prevail", this means that it of the Place and each sub-place. Aircraft common issues report, the new interpretation may not prevail. Aircraft activity in the Rock and Pillar section in the Introduction and revised Policies in range should be rare and not occasional. Wants public Part Three. conservation land in the Pisa Range to be "more intensely used", yet at the same time "the opportunities for solitude and self-reliance are still retained". Seems to be contradictory. Ski Dogs New Allow cross country skiing with one or more dogs, dogs Seeking change: winter activity .. Skijor. Seeking Accept in part Zealand harnessed and under the control of the skier. Consistent including 2.4.10 Should allow dogs for skijor. 'Dog Sledding and skijoring' have been added to the 94/2 with CMS policy 3.6x, p118. The activity does not Description and Outcome. impact the priority ecosystem and is consistent with other passive winter uses. TrustPower Limited This outcome seeks to prevent all development (other Amend "WITHIN PCL prominent landscape and Accept in part 105/7 than small structures) within the wider Inland geological features (ridgelines, plateaus, and mountain The CMS only applies to public conservation land Conservation Parks Place. Additional wording required tops) remain in their natural state. WITHIN PCL away and waters. The Outcome has been revised to reflect to ensure it is clear that the CMS is referring to from prominent . . .". this. See new interpretation section and revised CMS restricting development on PCL. structure in the Introduction. Paul Dodgshun Oppose in part. These high altitude lands should be Delete reference to a mixed land-tenure parks. These high Accept 117/13 public lands and managed under the Conservation Act altitude lands should be public lands and managed under Reference to a mixed tenure park has been removed. to protect conservation values. References to mixed the Conservation Act, primarily to protect conservation land-tenure parks is ambiguous and unexplained. values. Amend Policy 2.4.1 to refer to Conservation Park status for these lands. Combined 4WD Oppose use if "unformed" in reference to unformed Remove "unformed". Accept Clubs Inc legal roads in para 9 p63. They are being used therefore 'Unformed' has been removed. Also see Motorised 118/20 are formed and part of the legal road network. Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 231 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Combined 4WD Support that "motorised vehicle use impacts are How will this be achieved? More areas should be made Reject Clubs Inc managed in cooperation with district councils and the available to lessen impacts. As vehicles become older and See Legal road and Motorised Vehicle common 118/21 community... And vehicles keep to formed roads at unable to be used, there will be less vehicles capable of issues reports. suitable... levels to minimise impacts..." para 11 p63. accessing these roads. Therefore over time impacts will diminish. Combined 4WD Don't oppose outcome re: investigating a tussock We should be fully consulted on this proposal as it is likely Accept in part Clubs Inc grassland park but cannot support it with so little to affect 4WDing recreational activities. This process will include public consultation see 118/22 information. HR [Would like more information on where and what it revised Policy 2.4.1. would mean.] CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Supported - Believe that mention must be made of Amend to include recreational hunting opportunities. Accept in part 149/34 recreational hunting opportunities. Outcome, para 8 recognises hunting as a recreational use of the area. Dunedin XY Support the outcome of management for backcountry Accept in part Tramping Club Inc recreation where natural quiet prevails and the largely See Aircraft common issues report. 204/4 undeveloped character is retained. We support the limitation on encounters with aircraft activity to occasional, though it is not clear how this will be achieved. Garry Nixon Oppose in part. Reference to mixed land tenure parks is Delete references to a mixed land-tenure parks. Accept 216/13 deeply disturbing. Suggests possibility of privately Reference to a mixed tenure park has been removed. owned conservation parks. Otago Recreational 9th para. regarding unformed legal road network. Reword: Remove Unformed. They are being used. Accept 4WD Group Therefore they are formed and part of the legal road The Outcome has been revised and 'unformed' has 249/23 network. been removed. See Legal Roads common issues report. Otago Recreational 11th para re: impacts. Important to provide places to go so that impacts are Accept in part 4WD Group lessened more areas should be made available. Impacts has beenc hanged to adverse effects. See 249/24 Motorised Vehicle and Legal roads common issues reports. Otago Recreational Final para. Pg 63. We don't oppose this but we cannot We should be fully consulted on this proposal as it is likely Accept in part 4WD Group support it with so little information provided here. to affect 4WDing Recreational Activities. This process will include public consultation see 249/25 revised Policy 2.4.1, Kate Wardle 'Mixed tenure park' not supported as DOC can't Delete reference to mixed land-tenure parks. These high Accept 268/87 guarantee full public access or enforce visitor altitude lands should be public lands and managed under Reference to a mixed tenure park has been removed. management zone policies if not PCL. the Conservation Act, primarily to protect conservation values. Janet Ledingham Add final para to look into the creation of a Kakanui Plan for the creation of Kakanui CA. Add outcome re Accept in part 273/29 Conservation Area. Several tenure reviews have been Stewardship land reclassification. A new policy has been added in regards to completed along the range and more are in progress. reclassification on land. Stewardship lands particularly those within nine Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 232 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point ecosystem priority sites should be reclassified to ensure their special values are adequately protected. New Zealand Snow Provide for snowmobile access when good snow cover Accept in part Machine User Group allows access to historical areas including - access to the See new Policy allowing for smaller/one-off type 275/6 Pisa Range on a sign in sign out basis on the same terms as over-snow vehicle activity to be authorised in this 4wd users. Place. See Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Film Otago Appear contradictory, to recognise four wheel driver Reword to clarify. Accept in part Southland and and motor bikes as traditional users, while stating that This paragraph recognises the linkages of recreation Regional Film they are consistent with non-motorised recreational use and lands and in this Place this is byway of the Offices of New opportunities. legal road network. See legal roads on conservation Zealand land common issues report. 290/36 Film Otago The paragraph "recreational opportunities..." appears Reword to include all traditional users of the estate i.e. Accept in part Southland and prejudicial to motorised winter activities. The last snowmobiles, and acknowledge that the same logic that This paragraph has been deleted and text Regional Film sentence clarifies that natural quiet and solitude may allows for natural quiet away from this activity in summer, incorporated into other paragraphs. See Over-Snow Offices of New still prevail in summer, why isn't the same logic applied can apply in winter. Vehicle, Aircraft and Legal roads common issues Zealand to winter? reports. 290/37 Film Otago Re encounters with aircraft. This is contradictory as Reword to be consistent Accept in part Southland and encounters are not in fact rare, but very common or Aircraft landings in the Rock and Pillar Range, Upper Regional Film frequent. Manorburn, Kakanui Mountains and Dunstan Range Offices of New are all within the yellow zone, which allows for two Zealand landings per concession, per day at any one site. The 290/38 text has been revised to reflect occasional use during summer and less frequent during winter. Also see Aircraft common issues paper. Transpower New Transpower generally supports this outcome as it is Amend to include Policy linked to this outcome. Accept in part Zealand Ltd consistent with Policy 8 of the National Policy Landscapes considered 'prominent ' need to be indentified The outcome provides the direction required. Both 296/7 Statement on Electricity Transmission (NPSET). and further information provided. the outcome's and policies are the statutory parts of However there does not appear to be a policy linked to the CMS and therefore is it is an outcome a policy is this outcome which creates uncertainty on achieving this not required. Prominent landscapes includes the outcome. ridgelines, plateaus and mountain tops. See new Clarification and further information needs to be interpretation section in the Introduction. provided indentifying which landscapes are considered 'prominent' in the Central Otago Upland Place, this would assist Transpower to avoid outstanding natural areas, areas of high natural character and high recreational value as required under the NPSET infrastructure. Geoff Spearpoint Recreational activities have a history in these places to Amend to read - 'Representative examples - goldmining, Accept in part 304/11 that needs recognition. hunting and recreational activities, and pastoral farming are Goldmining, hunting, farming, recreational activities retained - etc'. and history are all recognised in the description of the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 233 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Place. Recreational uses such as backcountry skiing, dog sledding, tramping, hunting etc are recognised in the Outcome. Anne Steven Para 1 The word 'enhanced' should be added after 'retained'. Accept in part 306/77 This is covered by the revised Objective 1.5.1. Anne Steven Para 2 - Add landowners to list of others involved in Add landowners to list of others involved. Accept in part 306/78 working co-operatively to not just retain but also Add 'loss or degradation through development' to list of The outcome is revised to include landowners. Loss enhance values throughout the Place. Add 'loss or threats. or degradation through development is captured in 'to degradation through development' to list of threats these retain the natural, historic and recreational values'. areas are being protected from. Also see Para. 5 which refers to prominent landscape and geological features remaining in a predominate state. Anne Steven Add new para - Amend to include - 'There has been no further loss of Accept in part 306/79 indigenous biodiversity in the Place, decline has been This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. reversed, and there are no new threatened species and no upward (more threatened) change in threat level of any species.' Anne Steven Add new Para - after para. On priority ecosystems. Amend to add - ' All other indigenous ecosystems are Accept in part 306/80 improving towards or are in a healthy functioning state with This is covered by the revised 1.5.1Objectives. high levels of resilience as a result of cooperative and integrating conservation programmes with shared understanding of values. Anne Steven Last para - p63 Amend to read - 'Public conservation lands have been Reject 306/81 investigated for inclusion in a national tussock lands park. Reference to a mixed tenure park has been removed. A mixed-tenure "Indigenous Drylands Management Area" has also been investigated and may include public conservation lands in this place, in conjunction with investigations in the Central Otago Drylands Place.' Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - Outstanding doesn't describe an outcome. Amend - 'The individual character, vast open landscapes, Accept in part Bird Protection natural ecosystems, historic cultural and recreational and The text has been revised an 'open' has replaced Society ecosystems service values of the Central Otago Uplands outstanding. Retained includes 'intact'. 330/141 Place are retained intact.' Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - Reference to priority ecosystems appears Amend - 'Priority ecosystems are recovering and in a Reject Bird Protection to mean that very few areas in this place will be healthy and functioning state as a result of integrated Priority ecosystems can either be recovering or in a Society managed, as only a few sites are mapped on page 8. programmes that include intensive pest, predator and wild healthy and functioning state. No change required. 330/142 These sites are where intensive management is animal control. Intact mountain to valley altitudinal presumably prescribed and so the outcome should be vegetation sequences link habitats and ecosystems recovering as well as being in a healthy functioning providing wildlife corridors across landscapes.' state.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 234 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - support with additions to include all native Amend - 'Further local extinctions have not occurred and Accept in part Bird Protection species. Priority ecosystems do not include all places populations of threatened and at risk species are improving This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society that have important values. Conservation General Policy within their natural range, and are becoming more common 330/143 4.1(b)i. sights. All native species are secure throughout their range, and indigenous wildlife, especially falcon, banded dotterels, black fronted terns are regularly encountered by visitors.' Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted Society 330/144 Royal Forest and Outcome 8 - More is not always good and the statement Amend - 'People enjoy the range of summer and winter Accept in part Bird Protection 'remain a special feature' is nebulous and can't be recreation activities in the Place. Traditional recreational The Outcome has been revised as a result of other Society measured. uses such as backcountry skiing, tramping and hunting are submissions. In this instance 'more' is appropriate. 330/145 preserved.' Royal Forest and Outcome 12 - Support tussock grassland parks, but not a Amend - 'Public conservation lands have been investigated Reject Bird Protection park and parks need to include lower altitude areas as for 'tussock grassland parks', in addition to, or within a Reference to a mixed tenure park has been removed. Society well. mixed land-tenure 'park' encompassing the higher and 330/146 lower altitude lands within the Place.' Royal Forest and Outcome 13 - Add Lindis Peak as an area where Amend - 'Encounters with aircraft activity are occasional in Reject Bird Protection encounters with aircraft are rare. the Rock and Pillar Ranges and Upper Manorburn, and rare Lindis Peak is not on pcl and aircraft zones do not Society in the Kakanui Mountains and Dunstan Range and Lindis apply. 330/147 Peak.' Royal Forest and New lands protecting currently under-represented New Outcome - 'New lands protecting currently Accept in part Bird Protection ecosystems will be secured and where ever possible underrepresented ecosystems will be secured and where a new Policy has been added in regards to Society added to the public conservation lands. ever possible added to the public conservation lands.' reclassification of land. 330/148 Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.1 Federated Mountain Supports. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/81 New Zealand Alpine Support a tussocklands park. Accept Club Support noted. 193/57 OtagoNet Joint replace prefix of policies from 2.5 to 2.4 Accept Ventures This was a drafting error and will be corrected. 206/27 John Alexander Strongly support. Retain Accept 240/3 Support noted.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 235 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Kate Wardle Should be high altitude lands managed under the Amend to refer to Conservation park status for these lands. Accept in part 268/88 Conservation Act. Policies non-specific are insufficient Include policies relating (but not restricted to) biodiversity Reference to a mixed tenure park has been removed to guide management. and landscape protection and protection of remote and from the Outcome. backcountry recreational opportunities. Janet Ledingham Insert (a) seek a Kakanaui Mountains Conservation Accept in part 273/30 Area and (b) seek a Rock and Pillar Conservation Park A new policy has been added in regards to designation to cover all PCL on the Rock and Pillar reclassification on land. This is also covered by the Range Part Three policies. Botanical Society of Would encourage further research into plant Retain. Accept Otago biodiversity within this place. Policy 2.4.2 has been revised to include indigenous 287/14 plants, fungi and animals. Anne Steven Investigate potential of public conservation land for a Amend to include - 'Seek to create an 'Indigenous Drylands Reject 306/82 national tussock grassland park containing full Management Area' based on remaining indigenous dryland Reference to a mixed tenure park is removed from the altitudinal sequences and links with dry basin floor ecosystems on public conservation land and other tenures Outcome. areas. based on collaboration and integrated management of threats and advice on tenure reviews of pastoral leases.' Royal Forest and The current CMS recognises the potential of the Pisa Deleted and replace with - 'Through tenure review and Accept in part Bird Protection Range, to become a Conservation park. This needs to be other purchases seek to protect significant ecosystems and A new policy has been added in regards to Society added to the proposed CMS (p330). The Kakanui and habitats to complete the establishment of a Pisa reclassification on land. This is also covered by the 330/153 Rock and Pillar ranges also possess values that would Conservation Park, a Kakanui Conservation Park and a Part Three policies. be better protected as Conservation Parks. Parks should Rock and Pillar Conservation Park.' not be confined to the higher altitude areas. Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.2 John Alexander Support Retain. Accept 240/4 Support noted. This Policy has changed as a result of other submissions. New Zealand Further research into 'invertebrates' of Central Otago. Accept in part Deerstalkers This policy is short sighted: all native species, The Policy has been revised to include 'indigenous Association including vertebrates (eg lizards) should be included plants, fungi and animals'. Incorporated and certainly vertebrates should not be expressly 285/34 excluded. Botanical Society of Policy could be extended to include investigation into Retain but extend its scope: Accept in part Otago other indigenous biota eg. Fungi, lichens, mosses and "Encourage further investigations into the unclassified The Policy has been revised to include 'indigenous 287/15 liverworts. invertebrates and other indigenous biota endemic to plants, fungi and animals'. Central Otago, especially the non-vascular plants." Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.3 John Alexander Support Retain Accept 240/5 Support noted.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 236 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Geoff Spearpoint Not recognising the historical nature of recreation has Amend by adding additional words, recreational history to Reject 304/12 also led to lack of appreciation of its past and present read - 'goldmining, pastoral farming and recreational This Policy is about protecting the historic places of contribution to the areas. history - '. the areas. Goldmining, hunting, farming, recreational activities and history are all recognised in the description of the Place. Recreational uses such as backcountry skiing, tamping, hunting etc are recognised in the Outcome. No additional wording required. Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.4 Waitaki District This policy only seeks to consider management options No change. Accept in part Council for legal roads in accordance with the more general See Legal Roads common issues report. 83/13 Policy 3.1.14. John Alexander Support with controls as they exist on the Pisa Allow 4WD access with strict controls. Accept in part 240/6 Conservation Area at present i.e. access by 4WD See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. vehicles on existing tracks only, by prior arrangement with DOC and preferably in groups. Pisa Alpine Support policy in relation to excluding snow mobiles Retain policy 2.4.4 however also need a policy allow for Accept in part Charitable Trust from Pisa Conservation Area other than for emergency use of snow mobiles and also to allow for A new Policy for Over-Snow Vehicles has been 263/1 emergencies, or to service the huts within the PCA. servicing of huts within the PCA. added. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues HR [[see also comment from another submitter re grooming report. Support and request to retain policies 2.5.1 - 3, 2.5.5 - trails to KirtleBurn hut - is this in same CA?]] 2.5.8. Aspiring Guides Do not support snowmobile use on PCL. Snow Retain, particularly the exclusion of snowmobile use on Reject Limited obscures DOC boundaries and in areas like Pisa Range, PCL, however "policing" is largely ineffective - no 'Excluding snowmobiles' has been deleted. The over- 272/8 currently significant illegal use of PCL from boundary markings signage. DOC needs to publicize snow vehicle activity area has been revised. See snowmobiling activities. Aside from noise and fumes, boundaries and be prepared to act when photographic or revised Policies, outcomes and maps. Also see Over- users "track out" vast areas of otherwise untracked snow other irrefutable evidence or illegal snowmobile use on Snow Vehicle and Legal roads common issues areas destroying value of those areas and quality of PCL is provided. reports. experience for other non-motorised users wishing to snowshoe, ski tour or kite ski/board. Snowmobiles can damage delicate alpine life. Film Otago Should not exclude snowmobiles. Deleted "excluding snowmobiles". Accept in part Southland and 'Excluding snowmobiles' has been deleted. The over- Regional Film snow vehicle activity area has been revised. See Offices of New revised Policies, outcomes and maps. Also see Over- Zealand Snow Vehicle common issues report. 290/39 Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.5 Telford Fishing and Support aircraft access within public conservation lands HR[Inconsistencies in aircraft access - try a catchment Accept in part Hunting Services approach.] See Aircraft common issues report. 11/6
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 237 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point John Alexander Generally support the status quo as set-out in policies Retain with conditions imposed limiting landings (1 or 2 Accept in part 240/10 3.5.1 to 3.5.12 given that this policy mainly applies to per day) to low levels. See Aircraft common issues report. helicopters whose presence is usually fleeting. Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. See Aircraft common issues report. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/40 Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.6 John Alexander Generally support the controlled access for horses and Retain Accept 240/11 pack-animals as set out in policies 3.7.1 and 3.7.3. Support noted. See Horse Riding common issues report. Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. See Horse Riding common issues Regional Film report. Offices of New Zealand 290/41 Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.7 Combined 4WD Support. Wish to be fully involved in this. Accept Clubs Inc Work with 'the community' has been included in this 118/23 Policy, which includes motorised vehicle clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report and new definition of community. John Alexander Generally agree, with the exception of the motor bike Retain Accept 240/12 groups who should be excluded. Work with 'the community' has been included in this Policy, which includes motorised vehicle clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report and new definition of community. Otago Recreational Support We wish to be fully involved in this. Accept 4WD Group Work with 'the community' has been included in this 249/26 Policy, which includes motorised vehicle clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report and new definition of community. Film Otago Support and expand to include other users such as Accept Southland and snowmobile users. Work with 'the community' has been included in this Regional Film HR [Retain and reword to include snowmobile users.] Policy, which includes motorised vehicle clubs. See Offices of New Motorised Vehicle common issues report and new Zealand definition of community. 290/42
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 238 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.8 (National Issue) John Thyne That a ~500m wide public access strip is established for Add the following paragraph: "Additionally, establish Accept 92/1 recreational snow-kiting (i.e. the use of kite power for public access for recreational snow kiting from the Snow Work with 'the community' has been included in this backcountry skiing or snowboarding), extending north Farm Lodge to the Bob Lee Hut west of the Southern Policy, which includes motorised vehicle clubs. See from the Snow Farm Lodge to the Bob Lee Hut west of Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) fence line, and then Motorised Vehicle common issues report and new the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) up the ridge line to the northern end of the Pisa definition of community. fence line, and then up the ridge to the northern end of Conservation Area." the Pisa Conservation Area and Mt Pisa. I support the CMS in its recognition of the Pisa's easy access to high alpine terrain and winter recreational opportunities, and wish to point out that these characteristics make it unique for snow kiting in Otago, and the rest of NZ. However, each winter there has been great uncertainty over snow kiting access at the Pisa Range. The area between the Snow Farm Lodge and the Bob Lee Hut lies on pastoral leasehold land, and access here is particularly tenuous. This area is especially significant to kiters as it is the most accessible and forgiving terrain. Combined 4WD Support. When considering any change we wish to be fully Accept Clubs Inc consulted. Work with 'the community' has been included in this 118/24 Policy, which includes motorised vehicle clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report and new definition of community. John Alexander Agree and support. Retain Accept 240/13 Support noted. This Policy has changed as a result of other submissions. Otago Recreational Support When considering any change we wish to be fully Accept 4WD Group consulted. Work with 'the community' has been included in this 249/27 Policy, which includes motorised vehicle clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report and new definition of community. Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Policy 2.4.9 Waitaki District Policy 2.4.9 seeks to work with the Alps to Ocean Cycle No change. Accept Council Trail Trust to provide access for the trail through Support noted. 83/14 conservation land. This policy is supported. John Alexander Support Retain Accept 240/14 Support noted. Royal Forest and The Otago and Canterbury CMS should be consistent in New Policies to follow 2.4.9 (from Cant 2.5.16) 'Consider, Accept in part Bird Protection their approach. The Canterbury CMS refers to the in conjunction with Canterbury and in consideration of A new Policy in reagrds to reclassification of land Society Draft330/151 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 239 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 330/151 Lindis Pass landscape as 'impressive' and a gateway whether Crown Pastoral Land Act tenure reviews have has been added to this Place, however is not limited feature, in Table A9.1 it is included in 'Significant been completed in these areas, a land-status review for to only the Lindis pass and Longslip areas. geological features and landforms and landscapes in public conservation lands within the Lindis Pass and Canterbury: Geo-preservation sites - Lindis and Ahuriri. Longslip area.' The Otago CMS does not mention the Pass landscapes at all. Royal Forest and Opportunities exist to create a coast to coast trail New Policy to follow 2.4.9 - 'Investigate securing and Reject Bird Protection through the Lindis Pass. creating a coast to coast track.' A coast to coast track through the Lindis Pass is not Society considered a priority for the term of the CMS. 330/154 Royal Forest and Public conservation land on the Northern Dunstan's has New Policy to follow 2.4.9 - 'Add public conservation land Accept in part Bird Protection significant ecological and ecosystem clauses that would in the northern Dunstan's to the Oteake Conservation Park.' A new policy has been added in regards to Society be better protected and managed as part of Oteake reclassification of land. This is also covered by the 330/155 Conservation Park. Part Three Policies. Royal Forest and A wilding tree policy is needed. New Policy to follow 2.4.9 - 'Carry out programmes aimed Accept Bird Protection at controlling wilding trees at zero density using sustained A new wilding tree Policy has been included. Society control, on and off public conservation lands and in co- 330/156 operation with adjoining landowners, councils and community groups, contribute to effort to control and removal of wilding trees from other lands where they have the potential to adversely affect public conservation land.' Royal Forest and DOC has a statutory responsibility to advocate for New Policy to follow 2.4.9 - 'Advocate through statutory Accept in part Bird Protection conservation which needs to be specified in the CMS. and non-statutory processes for the protection of This is covered by the revised 15.1 Objectives. Society ecological, landscape and cultural values off public 330/157 conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk species and control of weeds and pests.' Royal Forest and There is no policy to protect and preserve the natural New Policy to follow 2.4.9 - 'Protect and restore the natural Accept in part Bird Protection values of this place. ecosystems and habitats for threatened and at risk species This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society through integrated programmes that include intensive, 330/158 weed, pest and predator management, and removal of threats including but not limited to; phasing out grazing, removing woody weeds.' Royal Forest and New Policy New Policy to follow 2.4.9 - 'Seek to secure preferably as Accept in part Bird Protection public conservation lands remaining areas with indigenous This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society ecosystems on low altitude, basin floor and outwash 330/159 terraces.' Royal Forest and Stock grazing retards the restoration of indigenous New Policy to follow 2.4.9 - 'Actively manage threatened, Accept in part Bird Protection plants and invertebrates which require active at risk, locally and naturally rare species on and off public This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society management. conservation lands.' 330/160 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 240 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and There are many threatened species, particularly plants New Policy to follow 2.4.9 - 'Actively manage threatened, Accept in part Bird Protection and invertebrates which require active management. at risk, locally and naturally rare species on and off public This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society conservation lands.' 330/161 Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Milestones Year 3 Combined 4WD Support report on management of motorised vehicles Request a copy of these reports and ask to be fully Accept in part Clubs Inc use. Also for year 5 and 10. consulted on any changes that may take place. See revised Milestones. 118/25 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Supported - Believe that mention must be made of Amend to include recreational hunting opportunities. Accept in part 149/35 recreational hunting opportunities. See revised Milestones. Federated Mountain Re: milestones. Supports. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) See revised Milestones. 172/82 New Zealand Alpine Support these. Also year 5 & 10 Accept in part Club See revised Milestones. 193/58 Otago Recreational Years 3 - 10 Support. Report on management of We request a copy of these reports and to be fully Accept in part 4WD Group motorised vehicle use of roads within and legal roads consulted on any changes that might take place. See revised Milestones. 249/28 through public conservation land. Janet Ledingham Milestones: Be more positive in stating the milestones. Accept in part 273/32 Need to go beyond "report on" See revised Milestones. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept in part Bird Protection See revised Milestones. Society 330/162 Royal Forest and New Year 3 Milestone New Milestone - 'Report on progress to reclassify all Accept in part Bird Protection stewardship lands.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/163 Royal Forest and New Year 3 Milestone New Milestone - 'Report on progress to establish a Pisa Accept in part Bird Protection Conservation Park, a Kakanui Conservation Park and a See revised Milestones. Society Rock and Pillar Conservation Park and reclassification of 330/164 all Stewardship lands.' Royal Forest and New Year 3 Milestone New Milestone - 'Report on progress to control wilding Accept in part Bird Protection trees and other woody weeds.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/165 Royal Forest and New Year 3 Milestone - Results of management need to New milestone - 'Report on the outcomes of management Accept in part Bird Protection be reported. Report on the outcomes of management for for threatened at risk species, locally and naturally rare See revised Milestones. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 241 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society threatened, at risk species, locally and naturally rare species and ecosystems.' 330/166 species and ecosystems. Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Milestones Year 5 Alan Mark Year 5 and Year 10 milestones should refer to Add Milestone "Achieving additional tussock grassland Reject 35/12 additional tussock grasslands park to be consistent with park" at Year 5 and 10. Year 5 and 10 Milestones are about reporting on the original CMS and policy 2.5.1. establishment of the tussock grassland parks. See revised Milestones. Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 26. Include Year 5 and Year 10 milestones reporting on Accept in part Runanga o Ngai progress with wilding pine eradication. See 309/26 response. No additional milestone Tahu and other required. specified runanga) 309/28 Royal Forest and The Otago and Canterbury CMS should be consistent in New Milestone - 'Land status reviews for public Accept in part Bird Protection their approach. The Canterbury CMS refers to the conservation lands in the Lindis Pass and Longslip area.' See revised Milestones. Society Lindis Pass landscape as 'impressive' and a gateway 330/152 feature, in Table A9.1 it is included in 'Significant geological features and landforms and landscapes in Canterbury: Geo-preservation sites - Lindis and Ahuriri. The Otago CMS does not mention the Pass landscapes at all. Royal Forest and Reword Reword - 'Report on progress in achieving a Pisa Accept in part Bird Protection Conservation Park, a Kakanui Conservation Park and a See revised Milestones. Society Rock and Pillar Conservation Park.' 330/167 Royal Forest and New Year 5 Milestone Amend to add - 'Report on progress to reclassify all Accept in part Bird Protection stewardship lands.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/168 Royal Forest and New Year 5 Milestone Amend to add - 'Report on the outcomes of management Accept in part Bird Protection for threatened at risk species, locally and naturally rare This is covered by the revised Milestones in 1.5.1. Society species and ecosystems.' 330/169 Section: 2.4 Central Otago Uplands Place Milestones Year 10 Royal Forest and New Year 10 Milestone Amend to add - 'Report on progress to control wilding trees Accept in part Bird Protection and other woody weeds.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/170 Royal Forest and New Year 10 Milestone Amend to add - 'Report on progress in achieving a Pisa Accept in part Bird Protection Conservation Park, a Kakanui Conservation Park and a See revised Milestones. Society 330/171 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 242 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 330/171 Rock and Pillar Conservation Park.' Royal Forest and New Year 10 Milestone Amend to add - 'Report on the outcomes of management Accept in part Bird Protection for threatened, at risk species, locally and naturally rare See revised Milestones. Society species and ecosystems.' 330/172 Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Alan Mark I am pleased to see the high ecological standing given to Strongly endorse the proposed actions for these areas. Accept 35/9 the special natural features associated with the Old Support noted. Man, Old Woman and Garvie Mountains Place and also the Nokomai patterned wetlands. Alan Mark Pleased that the importance of discussions and Recommend stages be moved forward (eg Year 5 Accept in part 35/11 negotiations with other stakeholders has been Milestones move to Year 3, and Year 10 Milestones to The process of seeking a Wetland of International recognised, particularly the lessee's of Nokomai Station Year 5) Importance for Nokomai patterned mire will be in relation to the Nokomai patterned mires. undertaken and as the Department is not the decision Disappointed that timeframes as expressed in maker the outcome cannot be determined. See revised "Milestones" are extremely and unacceptably slow. Milestones. Fiordland Tramping Too large and confusing. Subheadings are needed. Accept in part and Outdoor The CMS has been changed in some areas to make it Recreation Club easier to read, a new interpretation section has been 93/50 added to the Introduction. The Tables now sit within the relevant Place sections. See revised CMS. Ski Dogs New Allow cross country skiing with one or more dogs, dogs Seeking change: winter activity ..skijor. Accept Zealand harnessed under the control of the skier. Consistent Seeking inclusion: 2.5.10 should allow dogs for skijor Dog sledding and skijoring have been added to the 94/3 with CMS policy 3.6x, p118. The activity does not description and outcome. impact the priority ecosystem and is consider with the other passive winter uses. Backcountry Skiers During June to October precipitation can fall as snow at Amend Map 3 and Appendix 12 to incorporate Winter Reject Alliance altitudes above 1000m. The south has much high Wilderness and Winter Remote zones for the Old Man/Old The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it 214/3 country well above 1000m particularly on the high Woman/Garvie Mountains [see submission]. is a formally approved wilderness area under section plateau of the Old Man/Old Woman and Garvie Ranges. Amend Map 4 so that areas marked as Winter Remote in 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. the use of The extensive snow cover, cold temperatures and low map provided are differentiated, eg. cross hatching the pcl&w within the area in question can be managed daylight hours change the nature of travelling in these existing yellow zone. under the 'backcountry' visitor management setting mountains. Winter makes parts of the ranges more Add clause to yellow prescription in Appendix 13 that for (Appendix 12). Also see Wilderness, Mapping and remote. The core of the area, the central Garvie Range, Winter Remote zone the total number of aircraft landings Aircraft common issues report. has no easy access on foot, and a visit here is viewed are restricted to 10, subject to one-off permits. with the same respect a traditional Wilderness Area Change Appendix 13: Yellow zone to read "... Landings deserves. Values of remoteness and natural quiet need can still take place in Old Man/Garvies/Old Woman protecting during winter, as they are easily destroyed by Special Place outside the months of June-October as per the presence of an aircraft landing or an over-snow yellow zone. vehicle. Protection can be achieved through seasonal zoning, ie. Winter Wilderness and Winter Remote. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 243 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Backcountry Skiers An additional policy is required to ensure that Add new policy: "Bylaws prohibiting over-snow vehicles, Accept in part Alliance geographic separation between backcountry skiers and including snowmobiles, on public conservation land A new Policy has been added to Part Three for the 214/39 snowmobilers is adhered to. (except within the snowmobiling area referred to in Policy establishment of bylaws. See Over-Snow Vehicle and 2.4.6) will be developed and enforced." Legal roads common issues reports. Garry Nixon There is a significant and increasing user conflict in Signal the intention to develop a management plan for the Accept in part 216/15 these areas, principally between motorised and non- Old Man/Garvies/Old Woman. The Old Man/Old Woman is covered by the CMS motorised visitors. This is most intense in the Old and does not require its own management plan. The Man/Old Woman massif. Careful management of this conflicts are recognised and addressed by providing a conflict is required. Mandates a specific management designated over-snow vehicle area, this designated plan for the area. area has been revised. See Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Andrew & Robyn Unlimited access to whole of 'Old Man' and 'Old Accept in part Vendt Woman' snowfields remain for all snow users. The Over-Snow Vehicle area has been revised. See 244/1 Snowmobiles do not damage environment, new revised maps and also the Over-Snow Vehicle machines have very low noise emissions. Respect has common issues report. to be shown to other users e.g. in summer kayakers share lakes with jet skis/power boats - they give each other some space. Snowmobiles useful to get people off mountain quickly when required. Ian M Turnbull Wintertime 4WD access is also available via Symes Amend wording to include other access routes. Accept 250/32 road and Duffers Saddle. Symes Road and Duffers Saddle have been added to the text. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle and Motorised Vehicle common issues reports. Janet Ledingham New policy. Significant ecological and ecosystem Add PCL in Northern Range to Oteake Conservation Park. Accept in part 273/40 values of PCL on Northern Dunstan Range would be A new policy has been added in regards to better protected and managed as part of the Oteake reclassification on land. This is also covered by the Conservation Park. Part Three Policies. Otago University Believe that the Wye Creek/ Hectors area be zoned Reject Tramping Club winter wilderness (as in some pre-draft versions of this This area is covered under 2.4 Central Otago Uplands (Inc.) CMS that we have seen). This means these areas ought Place. The term 'wilderness area' can only be used 292/4 to be free of commercial and vehicular access in the where it is a formally approved wilderness area under winter months (in the same way that the Olivine section 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. The Wilderness is managed). Weather conditions, use of pcl&w within the area in question can be accessibility and terrain naturally isolate these places in managed under the 'backcountry' visitor management winter and provide places of natural quiet and setting (Appendix 12). Also see Wilderness and Over- remoteness for trampers, mountaineers and cross- Snow Vehicle common issues report. country skiers. We accept the demand for areas for snowmobiles (etc) and propose that the Old Man Range is particularly well suited to this use. It is a necessary quid pro quo that areas permitted for widespread or limited vehicular access (winter backcountry/remote areas respectively) are balanced by winter wilderness in Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 244 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point the Otago Area. Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better Amend Place name to Old Man Range/Old Woman Reject Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Range/Garvie Mountains (Kopuwai). "Old Man Range/Kopuwai" is the NTCSA98-revised Tahu and other name for just that range, which would seem to negate specified runanga) using Kopuwai for all three ranges. 309/31 Ngai Tahu (Te The Outcome provides for recognition of NT values Include policy requiring management of conservation land Accept in part Runanga o Ngai through historic site protection and through land to be consistent with protection of the cultural values of the This historic reserve is vested in NT by section 155 Tahu and other management that recognises the values of the Kopuwai Kopuwai Range. NTCSA98, is thus not subject to the CMS, and would specified runanga) Historic Reserve. However, there is no policy in place be covered by Objective 1.4.1.7 if there is a common 309/34 to achieve this outcome. interest. The Outcome is a 'have regard to' one and does not require a policy to implement it. Ngai Tahu (Te Wilding pines need to be controlled to protect taonga Include policy to co-ordinate an integrated programme, Accept in part Runanga o Ngai species, wahi tapu, wahi taonga and whenua tupuna. working with NT and other groups to eradicate wilding See 309/27. No additional policy required. Tahu and other pines. specified runanga) 309/35 Ngai Tahu (Te NT wish to be able to retrieve materials such as taramea Include new policy providing for access to and use of Accept in part Runanga o Ngai from conservation land for cultural purposes. materials for cultural purposes. Covered by 1.4. No additional policy required. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/37 Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Description Dr P J H Strang Statement "no code of conduct yet exists for snow We need a policy ASAP, in the next 2 years. Accept in part 52/2 mobile access….." A Code of Conduct has already been developed by the NZSMUG (New Zealand Snow Machine User Group). Policy 2.5.7 has been deleted and is now covered by a new 'care code; Policy in Part Three. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Canterbury Strongly support efforts to work with the community Note strong support to keep vehicles on formed tracks and Accept in part Recreational Four and 4WD clubs to protect and preserve the unique DOCs approach of involving the community and 4WD See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Wheel Drive Club environment on the Old Woman and Old Man ranges clubs. Note suggestion to keep motorcycles off fragile areas Suggestion noted. (CR4WD) from damage by indiscriminate vehicle use off formed around water/mud holes. 85/17 tracks/roads. Some motorcycles deviate off formed tracks/roads simply because they have no respect, others to avoid large water/mud holes which have solid bases and are easily negotiated in a 4WD vehicle but impossible for motorbikes. Suggest DOC establish boardwalks or marked routes for motorcycles (and mountain bikes) around these obstacles.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 245 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Helicopters Text states that 4wd access required for snowmobiling. Accept in part Queenstown T/A It has been common to deliver snowmobiles by The text has been revised to recognise aircraft Glacier Southern helicopter thereby limiting requirements for 4wd access transportation for over-snow vehicles. Also see Over- Lakes Helicopters and impacts during winter. Snow Vehicle common issues report. 101/3 Paul Dodgshun Oppose in part. The description on pg 67 (para 8) - the Delete references to unparalleled in Central Otago and Accept 117/15 isolation, quiet and landscapes are unparalleled in NZ, replace with: "Unparalleled elsewhere in NZ". New Zealand has been added to the text. not just Central Otago. Paul Dodgshun Pg 67 states that there is public desire for snow mobile Amend the description of snow mobile use in the Reject 117/18 use areas. My understanding, as a Central Otago description to reflect the changed policy and to describe the The purpose of the designated area is to have resident, is that opinion is very divided and there are impact that snow mobiles have on other recreationists, and separation between user groups. Wording revised and many people who oppose their use. The snow mobiling the opportunities to experience natural quiet. public desire has been replaced with 'need'. Over- community is very small. Snow Vehicle common issues report. Combined 4WD Support description para 7 p67 "the place, including on Accept Clubs Inc private lands with landowner permissions, offers a Support noted. 118/26 range of recreational opportunities...... including through to Potters gold mining site in Southland". This is a popular 4WD destination. Combined 4WD Oppose "winter-time four wheel drive road access to This is a local authority road and it is agreed that the road Accept in part Clubs Inc suitable snow is required limiting public access to that be closed during winter. If DOC negotiate the opening for This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 118/27 from the Waikaia Bush Road". snow mobile access then others will try and use the road as over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised well. DOC should discourage the use of this and other tables, maps and policies. The legal roads are public roads normally closed for winter for snowmobile managed by the council and their management is not access. covered in the CMS. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal roads common issues reports. Combined 4WD Support para 1 p68 "legal roads, sometimes formed, Need to understand why people go to these areas in 4WDs Accept Clubs Inc provide vehicle access to and along parts of the Old then encourage a combined education programme involving The Canterbury example is working well. Also see 118/28 Man Range/Kopuwai and Old Woman Range crests... clubs, individuals and DOC. Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal roads common issues ...confine vehicle use to formed road and to prevent HR [See Combined Clubs "keep on the track" signs. These report. further damage and allow recovery of damaged areas." are working well in Canterbury getting the message out from 4WDers to 4WDers.] CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Support recognition of this area. The idea of a 'park' Amend to include recreational hunting and hunters. Reject 149/36 approach with the variety of land tenures is supported Hunting is already included in the Description. provided recreational hunting and recreational hunters are not excluded, but encouraged in this challenging terrain. Federated Mountain Pg 67, para 8. Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Some wording has changes as a result of other 172/83 submissions.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 246 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Pg 67, para 9. Needs to state that snowmobiles (better Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) term is 'over-snow vehicle') destroys the winter All reference has been changed to over-snow 172/84 wilderness values. Has long sought recognition of these vehicles. See Over-Snow Vehicle and Wilderness values by way of a winter wilderness area. Set the zone common issues report. based on the values present, work to minimise any interference to those values by way of stopping the unformed legal roads. Federated Mountain Pg 68, 2nd para. Back step and unnecessarily vague. Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) Either seek the return of areas with high conservation This is descriptive text, see more detailed Outcome 172/85 and recreational values to the conservation estate, or and Policies. Reclassification of land is covered by a better utilise the existing provisions within the Land Act new Policy in this Place and the Part Three Policies. 1948. May be relevant with large landholdings that are unlikely to go through tenure review. There are a lot of opportunities for supporting multiple and mixed land use. New Zealand Four Strongly support efforts to work with the community Note strong support to keep vehicles on formed tracks and Accept in part Wheel Drive and 4WD clubs to protect and preserve the unique DOCs approach of involving the community and 4WD See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association environment on the Old Woman and Old Man ranges clubs. Note suggestion to keep motorcycles off fragile areas Suggestion noted. (NZFWDA) from damage by indiscriminate vehicle use off formed around water/mud holes. 174/46 tracks/roads. Some motorcycles deviate off formed tracks/roads simply because they have no respect, others to avoid large water/mud holes which have solid bases and are easily negotiated in a 4WD vehicle but impossible for motorbikes. Suggest DOC establish boardwalks or marked routes for motorcycles (and mountain bikes) around these obstacles. New Zealand Alpine Support the description for backcountry skiing. Accept in part Club Reference to the main stem of the Nevis River being The paragraph regarding backcountry skiing has been 193/59 protected under the WCO seems premature. revised as a result of other submissions. The Nevis River is protected under the Water Conservation Order, effective in November 2013. New Zealand Alpine The snowmobiles statement needs to go further to state A better term is 'over-snow vehicle'. Accept in part Club that their use destroys the winter wilderness values. The term has been changed to over-snow vehicles 193/60 throughout the CMS. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Backcountry Skiers P67, para 8 Agree. Should expand on the importance of Amend text [see submission]. Accept Alliance the combined size of the three ranges, which makes it The paragraph is revised to reflect the size of the 214/31 the biggest suitable area outside of the alps for combined ranges. backcountry skiing.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 247 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Backcountry Skiers P67, para 9. Agree 'could' provide for snowmobiling, Accept in part Alliance but note that their impact on backcountry skiers is PCL does provide for over-snow vehicle activity. The 214/32 difficult to avoid. An informal 'code of conduct' has text has been revised. A Code of Conduct has already been trialled at the Old Man Range entry point but this been developed by the NZSMUG (New Zealand has not solved the conflict. Snow Machine User Group). This sentence along with Policy 2.5.7. has been deleted and replaced with a 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. Also see Over- Snow Vehicle common issues report. Garry Nixon Pg 67, para 8. Agree with description and values Retain. Accept 216/30 associated with backcountry skiing. Other winter activities have been added to this paragraph. Garry Nixon Pg 67, para 9. Conflict between traditional backcountry Retain. Accept in part 216/31 winter users and snow mobilers has increased. See Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Central Otago Agree with your description as a vast area with many Accept Recreational Users recreational activities running over both summer and Support noted. Forum winter. Ranges are handy, have good access, are mid 222/3 height, and have become popular and are an ideal nursery for old and new recreation. Otago Recreational 7th para. Pg 67. This is a popular 4WDing destination. Commend DOC for Accept 4WD Group the work they have done in regards draining the road in The continued working relationship with four-wheel 249/29 many places, thus preventing further track. drive clubs is important and has been included as Policy 2.5.4. Also see Motorised Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Otago Recreational 9th para. Pg 67 re: winter time 4WDing. This is a local Authority Road and it is agreed that the road Accept in part 4WD Group be closed during the winter. If DOC negotiate the opening This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 249/30 for Snow Mobile access then others will try to use the road over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised as well. DOC should discourage the use of this and other tables, maps and policies. The legal roads are public roads normally closed in the Winter for snow mobile managed by the council and their management is not access. covered in the CMS. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal roads common issues reports. Otago Recreational 1st para pg. 68 Re: Legal road. Encourage a combined education programme. This should Accept in part 4WD Group involve representatives from a wide range of clubs, Working with others is covered by Policy 2.5.4 and 249/31 individuals and DOC. the the Objectives in 1.5.3, Also see Motorised Vehicle and Legal roads common issues report. Ian M Turnbull "Low levels of snowmobile use..." this is incorrect. Amend wording to say "increase levels" to reflect current Accept 250/31 Back-country skiers have encountered groups of up to 6 situation. Low has been changed to 'increasing'. Also see Over- snowmobiles in the Fraser Basin. The use is no longer Snow Vehicle common issues report. 'low'. Ian M Turnbull "No code of conduct exists for snowmobiles" - but it Amend wording to say "yet exists". Accept in part 250/33 should. A Code of Conduct has already been developed by Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 248 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point the NZSMUG (New Zealand Snow Machine User Group). Policy 2.5.7 has been deleted and is now covered by a new 'care code; Policy in Part Three. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Southland Sled Dog Final sentence page 67 - A prejudicial statement The statement should be deleted. Accept in part Association because there is no mention that a code of conduct is a A Code of Conduct has already been developed by 266/1 requirement to access the area. Many people that access the NZSMUG (New Zealand Snow Machine User the area, summer or winter that represents an Group). This sentence along with Policy 2.5.7. has organisation with a code of conduct. been deleted and replaced with a 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Southland Sled Dog This area has huge potential for dog sledding provided The access of mechanised on-snow vehicles is included in Accept in part Association accompanied by mechanical snow vehicles. Access can the CMS. All users of the area should have a written code Dog sledding can occur where ever dogs are 266/4 be gained from several points [more detail on access of conduct that includes respecting the need of other users. permitted. If over-snow vehicles are used as support points attached to submission]. We think this area This area is a vast winter resource with sufficient room for then the activity can occur in the designed over-snow should be a shared area and more conciliatory toward all a large number of groups and activities. The snow fields vehicle activity area, see revised map. A code of users. The draft CMS is elitist excluding the needs of should be classified 'shared use' available to everyone. conduct has been developed by the New Zealand some sections of the community. Snow Machine User Group. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Kate Wardle The isolation quiet and landscapes are unparalleled in Amend by deleting reference to 'unparalleled in Central Accept 268/89 NZ not just Central Otago. Otago and replace with 'unparalleled elsewhere in NZ. New Zealand has been added to the text. Janet Ledingham Should be designated as a Conservation Park at least. Seek Conservation Park designation for this Place. Accept in part 273/33 A new policy has been added in regards to reclassification on land. This is also covered by the Part Three Policies. Janet Ledingham Pg 67, para 4. Include Potters. Add Potters to list. Accept in part 273/34 Potters is in Southland and is covered in paragraph Starting "The Place, including on private land…" Janet Ledingham Pg 67, para 8. Keep snowmobiles off the Old Man Reject 273/35 Range. There is too much potential for damage in the The designated over-snow vehicle area is in the Old hands of irresponsible operators. Man Range. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Snow Reference to backcountry skiers being the major user of Accept in part Machine User Group the winter backcountry on the Old Man and Old Woman The over-snow vehicle designated area has been 275/9 Ranges is in fact incorrect. revised, see revised maps, text, policies and outcomes. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Matt Evans Do not support snowmobile access as outlined within Support the continuation of shared access to all areas zoned Accept in part 282/1 the draft CMS, snowmobiles provides access for people from and back country that have historical used or obtained The over-snow vehicle area has been revised. See who would not otherwise be able to access these areas. by tenure review. revised maps, polices and also the Over-Snow Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 249 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Access should be permitted but not limited to: Vehicle common issues report. Old woman Range, Old Man Range, Garvies Range, Pisa, Rob Rosa, Hawkdun Range, Awakino Range and post and pre season access to the remarkable ski area and Dolans Area. New Zealand Long and unwieldy name. If it needs the many names - Revisit the name [and content if need be] of the Place. Reject Deerstalkers should it be separate 'Places'. If the four 'places' that The name reflects the land within this Place. Association make up this "Place" have enough features in common Incorporated to be described as one Place then that Place should have 285/35 its own distinctive and descriptive name (eg when compare to Canterbury CMS 'Braided Rivers Place). Glenys Dickson Support last two paragraphs. Retain Accept 288/2 Support noted. Film Otago "In winter, the rolling terrain and reliable snow cover" Reword to include snowmobiling. Accept in part Southland and conditions are also ideal for snowmobiling The next sentence refers to over-snow vehicle use. Regional Film Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Offices of New Zealand 290/43 Film Otago In Otago there is a public desire for snowmobile use Retain Accept in part Southland and areas. 'Desire' has been changed to 'need'. Also see Over- Regional Film Snow Vehicle common issues report. Offices of New Zealand 290/44 Film Otago Why are snowmobiles less suitable than other forms of Accept in part Southland and motorised vehicles? The over-snow vehicle area has been revised. See Regional Film revised maps, polices and also the Over-Snow Offices of New Vehicle common issues report. Zealand 290/45 Wayne Hodgkinson Last para - support this statement and the respective Retain. Accept 294/1 policies as being inclusive for improving use of the area Support noted. by the general public, backcountry skiers and snowcavers in particular. Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not adequately reflect the values Include reference to the archaeological values associated Accept Runanga o Ngai and significance of this whenua tupuna/ancestral with the moa hunter sites in the area, and the evidence it Text revised, based on that in the submission. Tahu and other landscape to NT. provides of a longstanding mahinga kai tradition. specified runanga) 309/33 Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Outcome
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 250 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Paul Dodgshun Oppose in part - Outcome 6. These lands have long Delete reference to a mixed land-tenure park. Replace by Reject 117/16 been regarded as ideal for a tussock grassland national an intention to investigate the lands for a tussock grassland An investigation for a national park can be done in park, once tenure reviews have been completed. national park once tenure reviews have been completed. accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. See revised text and new policy regarding review of land status. Combined 4WD Support last para p68 to 2nd para p69 "more people Accept Clubs Inc enjoy a range of recreational opportunities...... See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 118/30 Motorised vehicle use in summer is undertaken responsibly on formed roads or routes". Federated Mountain 6th para. Does not go far enough. Should state a Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) "tussocklands national park" as the values are high An investigation for a national park can be done in 172/86 enough to meet the tests in the NPA. accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. See revised text and new policy regarding review of land status. Federated Mountain Ignores the winter wilderness recreational values. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) Seasonality not given effect in ROS. Needs to reference The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it 172/87 the Southland CMS for management continuity. is a formally approved wilderness area under section 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. The use of pcl&w within the area in question can be managed under the 'backcountry' visitor management setting (Appendix 12). Also see Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. New Zealand Alpine The 1st paragraph is a backward step and unnecessarily Reject Club vague. Either seeks through tenure review the return of An investigation for a national park can be done in 193/61 areas with high conservation and recreational values or accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be better utilise the provisions within the Land Act 1948 pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led and pastoral leases for conservation to co-exist within a process the result cannot be predicted. See revised pastoral landscape. Paragraph 5 does not go far enough. text and new policy regarding review of land status. It should state a "tussocklands national park". Also The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones and ignores the winter wilderness recreational values on this does not include seasonal zones such as winter range and connecting ranges. The outcome has an remote. This Place is currently mapped as explicit reference to seasonality, but this is not given backcountry due to the existence of legal and other effect in the recreational opportunity spectrum. roads. It does not fit within the VMZ descriptions of remote or wilderness. Also see Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. OtagoNet Joint "Prominent landscape and geological features Amend the description for the ICP Place, WL&M Place, Accept in part Ventures (ridgelines, plateaus .. small structures may be present CIU Place, OMR/K, OWR and GM Place as follows: This outcome has been revised. See revised section 206/17 where well-blended into the landscape". Prominent landscape and geological features (ridgelines, on Utilities and Structures in Part Three. Object to this outcome in its current form. Definitive plateaus, and mountain tops) remain in their natural state, Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 251 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point language should be used in the outcome statements for or are unmodified beyond their state at the time of each 'Place'. Applications for authorisation are becoming public conservation land. Regionally significant ultimately assessed against their consistency with the infrastructure may be considered in these areas, only where Place outcome, therefore use of phrases such as 'away there is no reasonably practical alternative, and the adverse from' and 'small structure' provide limited certainty and effects of their location can be appropriately avoided, /or guidance for applicants seeking authorisation for an remedied or mitigated. activity. Insert a new definition of 'structure' as discussed below. There may be circumstances where regionally significant infrastructure providers have a functional need to locate within reasonably prominent areas. Where such infrastructure cannot be reasonably be located outside of these areas, their establishment would need to be of an appropriate scale, design and colour (in accordance with the CGP) to ensure that their effects are appropriate avoided, remedied or mitigated.
Outcome statements with similar effect to that quoted are also location in 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, therefore seeks similar relief for these places too.
The CMS does not contain a definition of 'structures'. This needs to be provided to ensure appropriate interpretation of provisions contained within the document. Backcountry Skiers 6th para. Support 'tussock grassland park', oppose Delete "in addition to or within a mixed land-tenure park". Reject Alliance 'mixed tenure park' unless DOC is able to legally Add that the higher altitude lands will be given National An investigation for a national park can be done in 214/33 enforce on private land: the visitor management zones, Park status. accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be guaranteed wander-at-will public access, and exclude pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led grazing. Should be given National Park status. process the result cannot be predicted. Backcountry Skiers 8th para, 2nd sentence. Support, but these special values Change: "... and solitude during winter is managed by Reject Alliance need special management. having a separate winter visitor management zone: Winter The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones and 214/34 Remote zone". does not include seasonal zones such as winter remote. This Place is currently mapped as backcountry due to the existence of legal and other roads. It does not fit within the VMZ descriptions of remote or wilderness. Refer to Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. Backcountry Skiers Last para. Agree, but with amendments. Amend last sentence: "In summer, people have only Reject Alliance occasional encounters with aircraft, while in winter, aircraft This Place is managed as a yellow aircraft zone. See 214/35 landings within "Winter Remote zone" is restricted to a Aircraft Policies in Part Three for frequency. See very small number over the whole winter so as to preserve revised text and also the Aircraft common issues the highly valued natural quiet." report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 252 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Garry Nixon Para 6. Oppose in part. There is a long-standing move to Include the intention to move towards a tussock grassland Reject 216/14 create NZ's first grasslands national park based on this national park and to use tenure review to advance this goal. An investigation for a national park can be done in area. accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. Garry Nixon 8th para, 2nd sentence. Support, but these special values Reword: "... the much greater sense of isolation and Reject 216/32 need special management. solitude during winter is managed by having separate The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it winter visitor management zones, "Winter Backcountry is a formally approved wilderness area under section Remote" zone and "Winter Wilderness" zone." 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. The use of pcl&w within the area in question can be managed under the 'backcountry' visitor management setting (Appendix 12). See Designation Management and Recreation common issues report. Garry Nixon Last para. Agree with amendments. Reword last sentence: "In summer, people have only Reject 216/33 occasional encounters with aircraft, while in winter, no The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones and aircraft landings will take place in Winter Wilderness or does not include seasonal zones such as winter Winter Backcountry Remote zones so as to preserve the remote. This Place is currently mapped as highly valued natural quiet." backcountry due to the existence of legal and other roads. It does not fit within the VMZ descriptions of remote or wilderness. Also see Destination Management and Recreation and Aircraft common issues reports. Otago Recreational 8th para re: more people enjoy a range of rec Retain. Accept 4WD Group opportunities. Support Support noted. 249/33 Otago Recreational 9th para. Re; Summer - support. Retain. Accept 4WD Group Support noted. 249/34 Ian M Turnbull "In winter, back-country skiing ... Users and values". Amend wording to cover all over-snow vehicles (as above). Accept in part 250/34 Add "Monitoring of damage to natural values adjacent to See Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report and winter snow pack is undertaken regularly". revised Map. Add "the defined area for over-snow vehicle use is clearly marked, published, and policed." Southland Sled Dog Have visited the area a number of times and have plans Include dog sledding as a winter activity. Accept Association to make regular trips in the future. We are now in a Dog sledding and skijoring has been added to the 266/2 position to meet safety requirements as a prerequisite of description and the outcome. taking members onto the alpine area in the winter. Kate Wardle Second sentence, last para - support but special features Amend to read - '- the much greater sense of isolation and Reject 268/22 need special management. solitude during winter is managed by having a separate The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones and winter visitor management zone 'Winter Remote Zone''. does not include seasonal zones such as winter remote. This Place is currently mapped as Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 253 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point backcountry due to the existence of legal and other roads. It does not fit within the VMZ descriptions of remote or wilderness. Refer to Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. Kate Wardle Last para - Agree with this outcome with amendments. Amend last para, last sentence to read - ' - In summer, Reject 268/23 people have only occasional encounters with aircraft while This Place is managed as a yellow zone. See Part in winter, aircraft landings within 'Winter Remote Zone' is Three aircraft Policies for frequency. See revised text restricted to a very small number over the whole winter so and the Aircraft common issues report. as to preserve the highly valued natural quiet.' Kate Wardle Outcome 6 - a national park is more appropriate , do not Delete - 'In addition to or within a mixed land-tenure park'. Reject 268/90 support 'mixed tenure park' approach because I can't see Include an outcome that this Place will be given National An investigation for a national park can be done in how DOC can guarantee public access or enforce visitor park status. accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be zones if land is not PCL. pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. See revised text and new policy regarding review of land status. Kate Wardle Final sentence page 68 - I support the inclusion of this Reword this statement to read - 'the much greater sense of Reject 268/91 sentence but these special values need management. isolation and solitude during winter is managed by having a The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones and separate winter visitor management zone ;winter Remote does not include seasonal zones such as winter Zone' that buffers a winter Wilderness Zone'. remote. This Place is currently mapped as backcountry due to the existence of legal and other roads. It does not fit within the VMZ descriptions of remote or wilderness. Refer to Destination Management and Recreation common issues report. Kate Wardle final outcome - Agree with amendments. Amend to read - 'In summer, people have only occasional Reject 268/92 encounters with aircraft while in winter aircraft landings The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones and within the winter Remote Zone is restricted to a very small does not include seasonal zones such as winter number over the whole winter so as to reserve the highly remote. This Place is currently mapped as valued natural quiet. backcountry due to the existence of legal and other roads. It does not fit within the VMZ descriptions of remote or wilderness. Refer to Destination Management and Recreation and Aircraft common issues reports. Janet Ledingham Final para. Don’t allow snowmobiles on Old Man Reject 273/36 Range. The designated over-snow vehicle activity area in the Old Man Range is to remain and has been revised. See revised, maps and policies. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Snow Provide for snowmobile access when good snow cover Accept in part Machine User Group allows access to historical areas including - Old Women, The over-snow vehicle activity area has been revised, 275/5 Old Man and Garvies range. See revised map and policies. Also see the Over- Snow Vehicle and Legal roads common issues
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 254 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point reports. The Garvies are not public conservation land and therefore the CMS does not apply. New Zealand Concerned about the phrase 'small structures may be This needs clarification - could be a thin end of a wedge. Accept in part Deerstalkers present'. In the passive voice appears to mean DOC This Outcome has been revised to provide clarity. Association may permit erection of 'small structures' (assume Incorporated buildings). 285/36 Glenys Dickson New outcome Old ManRange/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Reject 288/3 Mountains receive national park status. An investigation for a national park can be done in accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. See revised text and new policy regarding review of land status. Transpower New Transpower generally supports this outcome as it is Amend to include Policy linked to this outcome. Accept in part Zealand Ltd consistent with Policy 8 of the National Policy Landscapes considered 'prominent ' need to be indentified The Outcome is an operative part of the CMS and 296/8 Statement on Electricity Transmission (NPSET). and further information provided. does not require a policy. See new interpretation However there does not appear to be a policy linked to section in the Introduction. The prominent landscapes this outcome which creates uncertainty on achieving this are the ridgelines, plateaus and mountain tops, further outcome. detail is not required in the CMS. Clarification and further information needs to be provided indentifying which landscapes are considered 'prominent' in the Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman and Garvie Mountain Place, this would assist Transpower to avoid outstanding natural areas, areas of high natural character and high recreational value as required under the NPSET infrastructure. Royal Forest and The outcomes, policies and milestones need to be Ensure final CMS has consistent provision for areas that Noted Bird Protection consistent with related areas in the Southland CMS. share boundaries with the Southland CMS. The CMS has been checked for consistency. Society 330/173 Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - Outstanding is not a description term and Amend - 'The natural landscapes, ecological, historic Accept in part Bird Protection the outcomes should be to retain them as little modified. cultural and recreational values within Otago of the Old 'Outstanding' is removed and replaced with 'natural'. Society Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Women Range and Garvie Sections of the Place are already modified however 330/174 Mountains and their lowland connections, are retained should be retained. See revised text. intact and little modified.' Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - The reference to small structures is Amend - 'Away from prominent landscapes and geological Accept Bird Protection imprecise and their placement is only concerned with features, small structures may be present where they do not The Outcome has been revised and 'where buildings Society impact on landscapes. Small structures may facilitate impinge on the natural and recreation values and where already exists' has been added to the text. 330/175 increased use in inappropriate places and may have they are well-blended into the landscape, or where environmental impacts such as the introduction of buildings already exist.' weeds.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 255 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - Reference to priority ecosystems appears Amend - 'Priority ecosystem sites are recovering and are in Accept in part Bird Protection to mean that very few areas in this place will be a healthy and functioning state as a result of integrated This is now covered by the revised Objectives in Society managed as only a few sites are mapped on page 8. programmes that include intensive pest, predator and wild 1.5.1. 330/176 These sites are where intensive management is animal control. Intact mountain to valley altitudinal presumable prescribed and so the outcome should be vegetation sequences link habitats and ecosystems recovering as well as being in a healthy functioning providing wildlife corridors across the landscape.' state. Royal Forest and Additional to Outcome 3 - Priority ecosystems do not Add - 'Further local extinctions have not occurred and Accept in part Bird Protection include all places that have important values. populations of threatened and at risk species are improving This is now covered by the revised Objectives of Society within their natural range, and are becoming more common 1.5.1. 330/177 sights. All native species are secure throughout their range and indigenous wildlife, especially falcon, banded dotterels, black fronted terns are regularly encountered by visitors.' Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/178 Royal Forest and Outcome 6 - Support tussock grassland parks, but not a Amend - 'Public conservation lands have been investigated Reject Bird Protection park, and parks need to include lower altitude areas as for a 'tussock grassland national park encompassing the An investigation for a national park can be done in Society well. F & B oppose the concept of a 'mixed tenure park' higher and lower altitude lands within the Place.' accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be 330/179 unless the Department is able to legally enforce on pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led private land the following - 'the visitor management process the result cannot be predicted. zones, guaranteed wander-at-will public access, and exclude grazing.' Royal Forest and Outcome 8 - Management is needed to protect the Amend 2nd sentence - 'The much greater sense of isolation Reject Bird Protection Winter wilderness and remote recreational values. and solitude during winter is managed by having a separate The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it Society winter visitor management.' is a formally approved wilderness area under section 330/180 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. The use of pcl&w within the area in question can be managed under the 'backcountry' visitor management setting (Appendix 12). See Designation Management and Recreation common issues report. Royal Forest and Outcome 10 Amend 2nd sentence - 'Away from areas where Reject Bird Protection snowmobile activity occurs, natural quiet is high, especially The VMZ approach describes six visitor zones and Society during winter. In summer people have only occasional does not include seasonal zones such as winter 330/181 encounters with aircraft while in winter or Winter remote. This Place is currently mapped as Backcountry Remote Zones so as to preserve the highly backcountry due to the existence of legal and other valued natural quiet.' roads. It does not fit within the VMZ descriptions of remote or wilderness. The Place is a Yellow Zone. Refer to Destination Management and Recreation and Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 256 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Aircraft common issues report. Royal Forest and New lands protecting currently under-represented New Outcome - 'New lands protecting currently under- Accept in part Bird Protection ecosystems will be secured and where ever possible represented ecosystems will be secured and where ever A new Policy regarding land status has been added to Society added to the public conservation lands. possible added to the public conservation lands.' the Place. 330/182 Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.1 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept and Outdoor Support noted. Recreation Club 93/52 Combined 4WD Don't oppose outcome re: investigating a tussock We should be fully consulted on this proposal as it is likely Accept in part Clubs Inc grassland park but cannot support it with so little to affect 4WDing recreational activities. The development of the tussock grassland park would 118/29 information. Refer also 5 and 10 year milestones. be a public process. Federated Mountain Needs to state a national park investigation for the Old Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) Man Range. An investigation for a national park can be done in 172/88 accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. See revised text and new policy regarding review of land status. New Zealand Alpine Needs to state a national park investigation for the Old Reject Club Man Range. An investigation for a national park can be done in 193/62 accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. See revised text and new policy regarding review of land status. Backcountry Skiers Support, but would prefer National Park status. Place more value on tenure review outcomes. Change to Accept in part Alliance say that National Park status would be implemented. An investigation for a national park can be done in 214/36 accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. See new tenure review policy. John Alexander Support Retain Accept in part 240/15 Support noted. Otago Recreational We don't oppose this but we cannot support it with so We should be fully consulted on this proposal as it is likely Accept in part 4WD Group little information provided here. to affect 4WDing recreational activities. The development of the tussock grassland park would 249/32 be a public process. Kate Wardle Support concept of 'Tussock Grassland Park, but would Place more value on tenure review outcomes and that Accept in part 268/24 prefer it to have National Park status; greatly support 'National Park' status would be implemented. An investigation for a national park can be done in the role that tenure review has in securing formal accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be protection of conservation and recreation values in this pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 257 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Place. While engaging with landowners may result in process the result cannot be predicted. some gains for the tussock park concept, it is difficult to see how the Department will be able to secure legal wander at will public access, or legally enforce the visitor management zones on private land. Kate Wardle National Park status in more appropriate or at least Amend by placing more value on tenure review outcomes Reject 268/93 Conservation Park. Support role of tenure review. and reword that National park status would be An investigation for a national park can be done in implemented. Delete comment about engaging the accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be community. pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led process the result cannot be predicted. The creation of a grassland park would be a public process. Botanical Society of Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range Retain. Accept Otago conservation areas already are protected and would Support noted. 287/16 form the nucleus of the proposed park. Glenys Dickson Support Retain and Action. Accept 288/4 Support noted. Chris Pearson Strongly support 'tussock grassland park'. Retain. Accept 303/2 Support noted. Royal Forest and The concept for this park has been previously Delete and amend - 'Through tenure review, and other Reject Bird Protection considered for the Old Man - Old Women Ranges - purchases seek to protect significant ecosystems and An investigation for a national park can be done in Society Garvie-Hector Mountains - The Remarkables (originally habitats to complete the establishment of a National Park to accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be 330/183 by the national Parks Authority in the 1970's {with a include the Remarkables, Hector, Garvies and Old Man pcl&w and because tenure review is not a DOC-led report prepared on it by Mark Davis} and periodically Ranges and Nevis Valley.' process the result cannot be predicted. since then) again be recognised as an Outcome for the Central Otago - part Western Lakes (Hectors- Remarkables portion) Places. Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.2 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept and Outdoor Support noted. Recreation Club 93/51 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/89 New Zealand Alpine Support Accept Club Support noted. 193/63 John Alexander Support Retain Accept 240/16 Support noted.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 258 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Farmers Pleasing to note that policies e.g. around establishing Amend. "Liaise closely and cooperatively with affected Accept in part of New Zealand Wetlands of National Importance refer to requirements landholders and communities with a view to gaining their It is not necessary for the CMS to specifically detail 241/11 of 'approval of landowners'. However enthusiasm for support and approval to seek formal recognition of . . . " the requirements of consultation. The Department's meaningful prior consultation does not appear as great SOP for nominating sites for listing Wetlands of as that advocated for some groups where wording such International Importance (Ramsar Convention) details as 'work closely and cooperatively' or 'actively involve' the level of consultation. is used. Botanical Society of Important matter and should be given high priority. Retain. Accept Otago Support noted. 287/17 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/184 Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.3 Combined 4WD Support. Accept Clubs Inc Support noted. 118/31 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/90 New Zealand Alpine Support Accept Club Support noted. 193/64 John Alexander Support Retain Accept 240/17 Support noted. Otago Recreational Support Retain Accept 4WD Group Support noted. 249/35 Botanical Society of Deliberate, casual and avoidable damage to sensitive Retain. Accept Otago alpine habitats is not acceptable. Noted, also see Motorised Vehicle common issues 287/18 report. Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.4 (National Issue) Combined 4WD Support/oppose. We should be fully consulted on this proposal as it is likely Accept Clubs Inc to affect 4WD activities. Consultation with the public, which includes 4WD 118/32 activities, is detailed in Policy 3.1.8. John Alexander Agree and support Retain Accept 240/18 Support noted.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 259 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago Recreational We should be fully consulted on this proposal as it is likely Accept 4WD Group to affect 4WDing Recreational Activities. Consultation with the public, which includes 4WD 249/36 activities, is detailed in Policy 3.1.8. Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.5 Backcountry Skiers Support exclusion of snowmobiles. Reject Alliance 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been removed from this 214/37 Policy. Garry Nixon Support exclusion of snow mobiles. Separate over-snow Retain. Reject 216/34 vehicle use from non-motorised users. 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been removed from this Policy. Central Otago Question description of snowmobiling. Seek a change to allow all recreational users to use these Accept Recreational Users lands. Policy 2.5.5 (Excluding snowmobiles) to be removed. 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been removed from this Forum Policy. 222/4 John Alexander Support Retain Accept in part 240/19 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been removed from this Policy. Kate Wardle Support exclusion of snowmobiles. Long term conflict Retain Reject 268/25 indicates that the only way to address it is to separate 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been removed from this over-snow vehicle use from non-motorised users. Areas Policy. See over-snow vehcile common issues report. with winter remote or wilderness qualities, as well as more accessible areas like Fraser Basin should be free of 'snowmobiles'. Kate Wardle New Policy - Bylaws must be written to prohibit over Add new Policy - 'Bylaws prohibiting over snow vehicles. Accept in part 268/28 snow vehicles from all areas except within the Including snowmobiles on public conservation land (except A new Policy has been added to Part Three in regards designated area in Mt Campbell Creek. within the snowmobiling area referred to in Policy 2.5.6) to bylaws. 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been will be developed and enforced.' removed from this Policy. Aspiring Guides Do not support snowmobile use on PCL. Retain, particularly the exclusion of snowmobile use on Reject Limited PCL, 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been removed from this 272/9 Policy. Glenys Dickson Oppose as motorised vehicles causing too much off Amend to include 'control with permits to be held under Reject 288/5 road damage in sensitive areas or control with permits. strict conditions'. Most of the roads in this area are not public conservation land, they are either legal road or on leasehold land. If permits are required on public conservation land, this would be an operational matter and does not need to be detailed in the CMS. Also see Legal Roads common issues report. Film Otago Should not exclude snowmobiles. Delete 'excluding snowmobiles'. Accept Southland and 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been removed from this Regional Film Policy. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 260 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Offices of New Zealand 290/46 Royal Forest and Support the exclusion of snowmobiles. Snowmobiles Retain Reject Bird Protection destroy the natural quiet sought by non-motorised 'Excluding snow mobiles' has been removed from this Society recreationists. The only way to address the conflict is to Policy. 330/185 separate over-snow vehicle use from non-motorised users. Areas with winter remote or wilderness qualities, as well as more accessible areas like Fraser Basin should be free of 'snowmobiles'. Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.6 Dr P J H Strang I support the approach but it is well known that over Policy should be no access to Frasers Gully by snow Accept in part 52/3 snow vehicles are going from the top of Symes Road to vehicles and there is lack of clarity about access to Garvies This policy has been revised to reflect the revised Duffers Saddle. in over snow vehicles (whether stewardship land or should over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised be at least Conservation Park). tables, maps and policies. The Garvie Mountains are not public conservation land, they are either leasehold or private land and therefore not covered in the CMS. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Ski Dogs New Define the differences in motorized snow vehicles (ref p Seeking change 2.5.6 - should allow snowcats and Accept in part Zealand 71 Southland CMS) to manage the snowcat and snowmobiles through various permits. This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 94/4 snowmobile access through a permitting scheme. over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised Snowmobiles: short period (daily) and non-reserved. tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow Snowcats: longer term purpose classed, 'grandfathered' Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. access permit for some. Daily visitation numbers can be regulated and reported behaviour scrutinised. Paul Dodgshun Oppose. Snow mobile use is inappropriate on public Delete policy and not allow snow mobile use on Reject 117/17 conservation lands that are managed primarily to protect conservation lands in Otago generally (other than in This policy has been revised to reflect the revised their conservation values, including the values of recreation reserves where natural quite and natural values over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised natural quite which are such an integral feature of these may already be compromised) and on the Old man/Old tables, maps and policies. The Garvies are not public ranges in winter. woman/Garvie ranges specifically. This included the parts conservation land and therefore are not covered by of these ranges included within Southland Conservancy. the CMS. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Combined 4WD Most of the roads in Otago except those designated and HR[Do not support opening of roads in winter. Current Accept in part Clubs Inc maintained for ski field access are closed during winter winter road closures by council have been in place for This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 118/14 months by local authorities. To access areas for some time and the system works well.] over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised snowmobiles would require vehicles to use these roads tables, maps and policies. The legal roads are during times they are normally closed. No objection to managed by the council and their management is not the use of snowmobiles in appropriate areas providing covered in the CMS. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle roads are not used i.e. access by aircraft only where and Legal roads common issues reports. permitted.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 261 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 172/91 over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Otago Tramping & Should refer to "over-snow vehicles" to make it clear Accept Mountaineering that it covers not just skidoo type vehicles, but also This policy has been revised to reflect the revised Club Inc snowcat/Haglunds, quad bikes and any other motorised over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised 192/24 vehicle on snow. It also needs to recognise that while tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow these vehicles may not cause significant damage where Vehicle and Legal roads common issues reports. there is enough snow cover, there will inevitably be a zone between the limit of access by the transporting vehicle and a point where there is sufficient snow cover. New Zealand Alpine Supportive of an area for over-snow vehicle access, and Accept in part Club that the part of the Old Man Range (the Bain Block) The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it 193/7 proposed for this is sufficient, but only if winter is a formally approved wilderness area under section wilderness zoning is retained for the wider part of this 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. The use of plateau, crossing over into Southland. Such as request is pcl&w within the area in question can be managed not unreasonable given the easy access available on under the 'backcountry' visitor management setting public conservation land for over-snow vehicles (Appendix 12). elsewhere. The area for snowmobile access needs to be This policy has been revised to reflect the revised clearly defined in words as well as in map 5.5. The over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised winter wilderness area experience is unique. This CMS tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow offers perhaps the last chance to truly protect it for Vehicle, Legal roads and Wilderness common issues future generations. reports. New Zealand Alpine Support. Accept Club This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 193/65 over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Backcountry Skiers Support having a designated area for snowmobiling. Request better mapping so that boundaries of 'snowmobile' Accept Alliance area is clear. This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 214/38 over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal roads common issues reports. Garry Nixon Oppose. Snow mobile use is inconsistent with the Delete. Don't allow snow mobile use on conservation lands Reject 216/17 values, they destroy the natural peace and quiet. Snow in Otago generally and on the Old Man/Old Woman/Garvie The purpose of the over-snow vehicle designated area mobile use akin with those activities undertaken on ranges specifically. Includes the parts of these ranges in is to have a physical separation. This policy has been commercial ski fields. Conflict between snow mobiles Southland. revised to reflect the revised over-snow vehicle and traditional passive recreational users in these areas Include a description of the negative impact snow mobiles designated area. See revised tables, maps and has a long and tense history. Failure to acknowledge have on values of these areas and on other users. policies. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal this conflict is a major oversight. Conflict can only be If an area is zoned for snow mobile use it should be given Roads common issues reports. The Garvie Mountains Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 262 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point managed by physical separation. Very important that the status of recreation reserve. are not pcl&w and therefore the CMS does not apply. snow mobiles are excluded from Fraser Basin. The proposed area is managed as backcountry Consideration should be given to finding an area for (Appendix 12). snow mobiling on the Pisas. Bob Webster Do not agree with allowing snowmobile use on the Old Delete. Snowmobile use should be banned from the New Reject 220/1 Man/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range, or Garvie Zealand mountains, except from recue situations, or in the This policy has been revised to reflect the revised Mountains. This vast area has a remarkable sense of immediate vicinity of Nordic or downhill ski fields. over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised quiet and remoteness, particularly in winter, and DOC is tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow failing to recognise the true value of that area in Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues report. providing for such instructions, Similar qualities exist on other mountain areas in Otago, such as the Pisa Range and Rock and Pillars, and we are pleased to see their use is not being accommodated there. Allowing snowmobile use of some areas is particular concern, as it opens the door for people to invest in such machines which leads to development of lobby groups and creates pressure on things elsewhere. In Australia and Norway, have extensive plateau areas used for cross country skiing, snowmobile use is restricted to the immediate vicinity of towns and ski fields. John Alexander Support with the proviso that snowmobiles avoid skiers Modify to include a statement to the effect that Accept in part 240/20 skiing within this area. Do not extend this area on to the snowmobiles must respect, give way to and generally avoid This policy has been revised to reflect the revised Old Woman Range or the Garvie Wilderness. I have to skiers using the same area. over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised admit that on a recent visit to the Old Man Range I was tables, maps and policies. A new policy has been pleasantly surprised at the apparent lack of impact added to Part Three in regards to 'care codes'. Please snowmobiles had made, the snow was very firm, even note that the NZSMUG have developed a code of though according to the intentions book there had been conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. Also see the 3 parties of between 50 and 60 people in the area in the Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. preceding 3 days. The one snowmobile I did see was outside of the designated area. Ultimately snowmobiling has the potential to become the 'jet skies if the snow fields'. Ian M Turnbull Fully support. Amend to read "all over-snow vehicles" Accept 250/35 All reference in the CMS has changed to over-snow vehicles. This policy has been revised to reflect the revised over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over- Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 263 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Southland Sled Dog Support with the addition that it is a shared area. Amend to include "The responsible users of motorised on Accept in part Association Snowmobiles and snowcats have similar snow bearing snow vehicles can access the entire area Old Man/Old This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 266/3 to a cross country skier. The noise does not carry very Woman/Garvie Mountain range provided the snow depth is over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised far on a snowfield particularly with wind noise. adequate and the snow conditions suitable for the activity, tables, maps and policies. A new Care Code Policy and that they respect the needs of other users.' has been added to Part Three, also not that the NZSMUG have developed a Code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. See the Over-snow vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Kate Wardle Support exclusion of snowmobiles from all other parts Retain and amend to read any over snow vehicle. Accept in part 268/15 of this place and all other parts of Otago conservation Reference to snowmobiles has been replaced with land note this it is not only snowmobiles that adversely 'Over-Snow Vehicles. This policy has been revised to impact backcountry skiers, it is any over snow vehicle. reflect the revised over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Kate Wardle Support having a designated area for snowmobiling. Support but needs clarify that it is for all over-snow Accept 268/27 vehicles (inc snowmobiles, ATV's snow cats). Reference to snowmobiles has been replaced with 'Over-snow vehicles. This policy has been revised to reflect the revised over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Aspiring Guides Do not support snowmobile use on PCL however if the Accept in part Limited area for use of snowmobiles can be appropriately This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 272/10 accessed, it is well identified and does not result in over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised intrusion on areas where snowmobiling is not permitted tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow then we can support such areas already identified by Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. DOC as suitable. Janet Ledingham No snowmobiles on Old Man Range. Reject 273/37 This policy has been revised to reflect the revised over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. New Zealand Snow Concerned at proposal to limit all snowmobile use to a Would like consideration of previously put forward ideas to Accept in part Machine User Group small strip of terrain on the Old Man Range. promote and maintain shared access. This policy has been revised to reflect the revised 275/2 This puts a concentration of kiters, skiers, boarders and over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised snowmobilers all on one small area which creates a tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow hazardous situation for all users and places a great Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. environmental impact on that small area of land. Any conflict relating to snowmobile access that exists is historical, and relates to access on the Old Man Range where snowmobile users have come under fire from a Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 264 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point small fractional group from the Back Country Ski Alliance in relation to snowmobile noise and smell. There have been meetings between user groups in an effort to achieve shared access - refer Central Otago Recreational Users Forum (2007). The Old Man Snowmobile club has been proactive re alternatives for shared access.
The draft CMS makes reference to back country skiers being the major use of the winter back country on the Old Man and Old Women ranges, but our experience and research shows that this is in fact incorrect. Old Man The proposed snowmobile area is not clearly identified HR[The current system (set up after mediation process) has Accept Snowmobile Club on Map 5.5. The Bain Block [sth of the snowmobile been working well - why change it.] This policy has been deleted and is now included in 277/2 area] has had insufficient snow for the last three years 2.5.5. All reference in the CMS to snow mobiles is for snowmobiling. changed to 'over-snow vehicles'. The over-snow vehicle area has been revised, see revised table and maps. The permit system is an operational process and does not need to be included in the CMS. Also see the Over-snow vehicles common issues report. Film Otago Agree Retain Accept Southland and This policy has been revised to reflect the revised Regional Film over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised Offices of New tables, maps and policies. Also see the Over-Snow Zealand Vehicle and Legal roads common issues reports. 290/47 Chris Pearson Oppose allowing snowmobiles within the designated Prefer no snowmobiles but if allowed the area must be Accept 303/1 area within the Bain Block (Old Man Range/Kopuwai), managed for both snow mobiles and x-country skiers. This policy has been revised to reflect the revised Obelisk Creek and Kopuwai Conservation Areas and Backcountry skiers will have to cross the area if we are to over-snow vehicle designated area. See revised Old Man Range/Kopuwai Scenic Reserve, as shown on continue using the Waikaia Road to access the rest of the tables, maps and policies. Backcountry skiers will be Map 5.5. range. able to access the area however will need to be aware that over-snow vehicles will be in the area. Also see the Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.7 Dr P J H Strang I support this approach but amend to read. Policy should include the threat to silence which is a major Accept in part 52/4 issues with all vehicles. This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 265 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Shotover 4WD Club Well worded policy and should be included in the Retain. Accept in part 166/11 policies of all areas within the CMS. This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Otago Tramping & Proposed code of conduct need to take steps to mitigate Accept in part Mountaineering the potential for damage. This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a Club Inc 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted 192/25 that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Backcountry Skiers Needs to have input into any code of conduct developed. Change: "Work with snowmobilers and backcountry skiiers Reject Alliance to develop code of conduct." This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 214/41 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Garry Nixon BSA needs to have input into the development of any Reword: "Work with snow mobilers and backcountry skiers Reject 216/35 code of conduct. to develop code of conduct." This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. John Alexander Support Retain Accept 240/21 This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Ian M Turnbull Support Add - "The Fraser Basin, Old Woman Range tops and Accept in part 250/36 Waikaia headwaters remain vehicle-free in winter". This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 266 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point common issues reports. The Garvie Mountains are not public conservation land and therefore the CMS does not apply. Janet Ledingham No snowmobiles on Old Man Range. Reject 273/38 This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Snow To promote safe considerate shared use NZSMUG has Accept in part Machine User Group already formalised a code of ethics for snowmobile This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 275/8 users and all users affiliated to NZSMUG have adopted 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. We are advising its implementation. submitters of NZSMUG Code of conduct. The designated over-snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Old Man We would be happy to meet and discuss a code of Accept in part Snowmobile Club conduct. This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a 277/3 In 2008 the Central Otago Recreational Users Forum 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted arranged mediation between the Back Country Skiers that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct Alliance and the OMSC; the decision - there is room for for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- all. An intentions book was installed by DOC to be snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. filled in on the 'first in first gets the area they want for Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. the day' basis. Since this book I have not heard of any conflict. Film Otago Agree Retain Accept in part Southland and This policy has been deleted and is now covered by a Regional Film 'Care Code' Policy in Part Three. It should be noted Offices of New that the NZSMUG have developed a code of conduct Zealand for all over-snow vehicle users. The designated over- 290/48 snow vehicle area has changed, see revised maps. Also see Over-Snow Vehicle common issues report. Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.8 Telford Fishing and Support aerial aircraft access wtihin public conservation Accept Hunting Services lands See Aircraft common issues report. 11/7 Backcountry Skiers Agree if amendments to Map 4 and Appendix 13 are Accept in part Alliance made. See Aircraft common issues report and revised map. 214/42
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 267 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Garry Nixon Agree if amendments to Map 4 and Appendix 13 are Accept in part 216/36 made. See Aircraft common issues report and revised map. John Alexander Support, provided aircraft landings remain at very low Retain with conditions imposed limiting landings (1 or 2 Accept 240/22 levels as it currently seems to be. per day per site) to low levels. This area is a yellow zone, which allows for two landings per concession per day at any one site. See revised Part Three aircraft policies. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Film Otago Support subject to specific comments on policies 3.51 Retain Accept Southland and to 3.5.12. Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/49 Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Policy 2.5.9 John Alexander Support Retain Accept 240/23 The tables are now located in the relevant Place sections, see access for horses and pack animals. Also refer to the revised Policies in Part Three. See Horse Riding common issues report. Janet Ledingham Horse access has potential to damage wetland areas if Allow horse access only on 4WD tracks. Accept in part 273/39 they are off tracks and to spread weeds. The tables are now located in the relevant Place sections, see access for horses and pack animals. Also refer to the revised Policies in Part Three which address adverse effects. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. Royal Forest and New Policy - The Department has a statutory Add New Policy to follow 2.5.9 - 'Advocate through Accept in part Bird Protection responsibility to advocate for conservation which needs statutory and non-statutory processes for the protection of This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society to be specified in the CMS. ecological, landscape and cultural values off public 330/186 conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk species and locally rare species, and control of weeds and pests.' Royal Forest and New Policy Add New Policy to follow 2.5.9 - 'Bylaws prohibiting over Accept in part Bird Protection snow vehicles, including snowmobiles, on public A new Bylaws Policy has been added to Part Three. Society conservation land (except within the snowmobiling area 330/187 referred to in Policy 2.5.6) will be developed and enforced.' Royal Forest and New Policy - there is no policy to protect and preserve Add New Policy to follow 2.5.9 - 'Protect and restore the Accept in part Bird Protection the natural values of this place. natural ecosystems and habitats for threatened at risk This is covered by the Objectives of 1.5.1. Society species and locally rare species through integrated 330/188 programmes that include intensive weed, pest and predator management, and removal of threats including but not Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 268 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point limited to; phasing out grazing, removing woody weeds.' Royal Forest and New Policy Add New Policy to follow 2.5.9 -'Seek to secure through Accept in part Bird Protection tenure review, preferably as public conservation lands, A new policy has been added in regards to Society remaining areas with indigenous ecosystems on low reclassification of land on the completion of tenure 330/189 altitude basin floor and outwash terraces.' review. Royal Forest and New Policy - Stock grazing retards the restoration of Add New Policy to follow 2.5.9 - 'Take opportunities to Accept in part Bird Protection indigenous ecosystems and should be phased out phase out grazing concession to better protect ecological See the revised grazing Policies in Part Three. Society whenever the opportunities arises. values.' 330/190 Royal Forest and New Policy - Need to implement the PCE's findings on Add New Policy to follow 2.5.9 - 'Review the status Accept in part Bird Protection Stewardship lands. options of public conservation lands within this Place A new policy has been added in regards to Society under the Conservation Act, Reserves Act and National reclassification of land on the completion of tenure 330/191 Parks Act.' review, in addition to the Part Three Policy. Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Milestones Year 3 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Again are accompanied by non-specific factors. How Amend Accept in part 149/37 many vehicles should be countenanced by year 3. See revised Milestones. Backcountry Skiers Add new milestone. Report on progress of establishing a Accept in part Alliance National Park to include the Old Man, Old Woman and See revised Milestones. 214/44 Garvie Mtns. Ian M Turnbull Report no progress? Amend all - "Report on ..." wording to "Have achieved..." Accept in part 250/37 See revised Milestone. Ian M Turnbull Add milestone after 3 and 5 years of results of Add "Document effects on environment of over-snow Accept in part 250/38 monitoring of over-snow vehicle use. vehicle use and survey potential and real conflicts of use See revised Milestones. between over-snow vehicles users and back-country skiers". Kate Wardle New Milestone. Add new Milestone - 'Report on progress of establishing of Accept in part 268/31 a National Park to include the Old Man, Old Woman and See revised Milestones. Garvies Mountains.' Royal Forest and Year 3 and 5 and 10 Milestones Add to Year 3, 5 and 10 Milestones - 'Report on progress Accept in part Bird Protection to reclassify all stewardship lands.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/193 Royal Forest and Year 3 and 5 and 10 Milestones Add to Year 3, 5 and 10 Milestones - 'Report on the Accept in part Bird Protection outcome of management for threatened, at risk species, See revised Milestones. Society locally and naturally rare species and ecosystems.' 330/194 Royal Forest and Year 3 and 5 and 10 Milestones Add to Year 3, 5 and 10 Milestones - 'Report on progress Accept in part Bird Protection to control wilding trees and other woody weeds.' See revised Milestones. A new Policy has been added Society in regards to wilding trees. 330/195 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 269 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Year 3 and 5 and 10 Milestones Add to Year 3, 5 and 10 Milestones - 'Report on the Accept in part Bird Protection outcome of management for threatened, at risk species, See revised Milestones. Society locally and naturally rare species and ecosystems.' 330/196 Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Milestones Year 5 Ngai Tahu (Te Include Year-5 & Year-10 milestones reporting on progress Accept in part Runanga o Ngai with wilding pine eradication. See 309/28 response. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/36 Royal Forest and Support with the exception that a tussock land park Amend - 'Report on progress in achieving a 'tussock Accept in part Bird Protection should be a National Park. grassland National Park'.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/192 Section: 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountains Place Milestones Year 10 Backcountry Skiers 3rd bullet. No point in just reporting on what is Change to: "Report and instigate changes if over-snow Accept in part Alliance happening; there needs also to be some action. vehicles such as snowmobiles are having adverse impact on See revised Milestones. 214/43 other recreational users by end of year 5." Garry Nixon Re: 3rd bullet - support but report on this by end of year Bring forward reporting at end of year 5. Accept in part 216/37 5. See revised Milestones. Kate Wardle Given the conflict between snowmobiles and Amend to read - 'Report on whether the over-snow vehicle Accept in part 268/30 backcountry skiers has been occurring for the past few designated area together with bylaws to ensure these See revised Milestones. decades, the implementation for a snowmobiling vehicles don't enter into other parts of this Place, have been designated area is a good solution. There is no point in a success in minimising their adverse impact on other just reporting in what is happening; there needs also to recreational users by end of Year 5. be some action (if required) as part of the Milestone, which should be bought forward top 5 years. Janet Ledingham Achieve a tussock grassland park, rather than just Accept in part 273/41 reporting on it. See revised Milestones. Royal Forest and New year 10 Milestone Add New Year 10 Milestone - 'A national tussock Accept in part Bird Protection grassland National Park is created.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/197 Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place TrustPower Limited Support general description. The existence of the Add "NZ's only scroll plain . . . .river engineering works. Accept 105/8 Paerau and Patearoa Power Scheme should be THE PAERAU AND PATEAROA HYDRO-ELECTRIC Paerau and Patearoa hydro-electric power scheme's incorporated into the description of this Place. POWER SCHEME IS LOCATED NEAR THE TAIERI have been added to the text. SCROLL PLAIN."
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 270 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point St Bathan's Also have concerns about damage to the Blue Lake by Such details could easily be appended to the St Bathans Reject Heritage and powerboats and problems with sewerage management Draft Management Plan to bring it up to date and have it as The Draft St Bathans Management Plan is no longer Environment with the St Bathans basin. Issuing of concessions a workable and reliable conservation management strategy. required and the management of St Bathans is now Preservation Trust within the historic precinct remains fraught, as does use covered by this CMS. The additional operational 164/6 of community hall and historic information availability detail will be worked through with the local and fire protection. Department staff. Federated Mountain Support milestones. Remove DMF references. Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) See Destination Management and Recreation 172/92 common issues report. Milestone shave been revised. Garry Nixon The Central Drylands contain a disproportionate Insert policy to increase protection of drylands by using Accept in part 216/18 number of threatened species and are under-represented tenure review and other mechanisms. Insert policy to A new Policy in regarding reclassification of land on in the public conservation estate. advocate for the protection of dryland biodiversity under the completion of tenure review has been included. the RMA. Also see revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Garry Nixon Aldinga conservation area has biodiversity/historic and Insert policy to encourage the engagement of the Accept in part 216/19 recreational values. It is well suited to multiple use and community with respect to Aldinga to enhance and protect Section 1.5.4 lists Alginga Conservation Area (not an community involvement. its values. exhaustive list) as a location where community will be encouraged to initiate or continue their involvement with conservation. Mountain Bikers of All these areas also have great potential for singletrack Noted Alexandra mtb trails that would boost local economy. See Mountain Biking common issues report. 223/8 Janet Ledingham Fully support policies. Accept 273/44 Support noted. Some policies have changed as a result of other submissions. Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better Amend name of the Place to Central Otago Drylands / Accept Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Manuherikia. Name revised. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/38 Ngai Tahu (Te Mahinga kai in this Place are used frequently. NT wish Include new policy providing for access to and use of Accept in part Runanga o Ngai to be able to continue to use mahinga kai and to retrieve mahinga kai and materials for cultural purposes. Covered for all Otago in 1.4. Tahu and other materials from conservation land for cultural purposes. specified runanga) 309/40 Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Description Combined 4WD Support Project Gold. Combined 4WD clubs with Orari Nursery will grow and Accept Clubs Inc donate 1000 kowhai plants for Project Gold. Seed to be Four-wheel drive clubs are included in community. 118/33 collected and provided by Project Gold. Southern Zone Your involvement is appreciated. 4WD clubs are willing to assist with planting. Note we do not want 4WD access to any part of the rail trail.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 271 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fish and Game New Pg 71, 4th para, an excellent description of Taieri The value of the Taieri as a regionally significant fishery Accept Zealand - Otago River's indigenous ecosystems, but ignores DOC's role should also be stated. Text has been revised to include 'significant'. Region under s6(ab) CA87 to protect all freshwater fisheries. 148/41 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth No mention is made of recreational hunting for wild Amend to include recreational hunting for wild animals, Accept in part 149/38 animals, nor for rabbits and hares, which are known to including rabbits and hares. Hunting has been added to the text. Most of the exist in this area. Ecosystems vulnerability is increased hunting for rabbits and hares is not on pcl. by failing to recognise that others in the community are willing and able to assist in reducing factors. Shotover 4WD Club Project Gold. Many in the 4WDing fraternity would be Retain. Accept 166/12 more than keen to help with projects such as these. Four-wheel drive clubs are included in community. Your involvement is appreciated. Otago Recreational Final para, pg 71 Re: Project gold. Great project. Please note that in no way do we want 4WD Access to any Accept 4WD Group part of the Rail Trail. Four-wheel drive clubs are included in 'community'. 249/37 Your involvement is appreciated. ERA Environmental Why is the term "Taieri River Meanders" use rather Amend Accept Solutions NZ Ltd than the commonly applied "Taieri River Scroll Plain". The term has been changed to Taieri River Scroll 256/9 Plain throughout the CMS. Janet Ledingham para 3. Add "Any stewardship land in the seven priority Accept in part 273/42 ecosystem sites will be reclassified to protect their A new Policy has been added in regards to significant inherent values in the most appropriate way". reclassification of land on the completion of tenure review, in addition to the Part Three Policy. New Zealand 'These areas contain some of the most threatened and Provide the detail. Reject Deerstalkers least protected indigenous ecosystems and species'. The Description along with the Outcome contain Association This is an unsubstantiated assertion - it is lacking in description of the threatened species in the area. Incorporated detail, what species, what are the threats, and how do 285/37 they compare to other situation. Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not adequately reflect the values 1. Include narrative recognising whenua tupuna values, Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and significance of this whenua tupuna/ancestral including ara tawhito (ancestral trails) and mahinga kai (see 1. Text revised. Tahu and other landscape to NT. narrative provided), and recognising that, in addition to its 2. These three nohoanga are not on pcl (refer specified runanga) NT regards the recorded Maori archaeological sites in other values described, the Taieri Scroll Plain is also Appendix 14); their administration probably lies with 309/39 this Place as 'indicator sites'. Use of the word 'scattered' significant to NT. LINZ. See also Policy 1.4.2.10. implies disconnected sites rather than a network of sites 2. Include references to nohoanga sites at Parerau, 3. Text has been incorporated into narrative. that collectively tell a story. Loganburn and Middlemarch, and to their use for access to mahinga kai. 3. In para 19 amend last sentence to read: "There is a network of cultural and archaeological sites …" Royal Forest and Boundary - The Taieri Scroll Plain and Macraes should Redraw boundaries so that the Taieri Scroll Plain/Macraes Reject Bird Protection be one Place and the north Otago portion should also be and north Otago are two separate places. The areas share management issues. The combination Society 330/198 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 272 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 330/198 a separate place, due to their distinctive differences in of objectives in Part One, outcomes and policies in ecosystems, climate and geology and communities of Part Two and Three, cover off any eventualities. The interest. boundaries are to remain the same. Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Outcome John Highton Pleased to see that some priority is being given to the Accept 4/4 Upper Taieri. Support noted. New Zealand Recreational access between the dryland and upland Add more detail on the basis for this statement. Accept Walking Access areas has improved. Outcome has been revised to reflect the intention to Commission facilitate recreation in the uplands from the dryland 73/9 areas. See revised 1.5.3 Objectives. TrustPower Limited Given the existence of the Scheme it may not be Amend "The Department is working with others Accept in part 105/9 possible for the wetland to be restored to a completely (INCLUDING RIVER USERS) to DETERMINE THE Including river users has been added. The CMS does natural state. Need to provide further info and obtain APPROPRIATENESS AND IMPACT OF THE not specifically detail the requirements of support from river users including Maniototo Irrigation POTENTIAL protection of the outstanding natural features consultation. The Department's SOP for nominating Company and Trustpower to ensure that by protecting of the Taieri Scroll Plain. WITH THE APPROVAL OF sites for listing Wetlands of International Importance this Wetland existing activities such as the operation of LANDOWNERS AND RIVER USERS progress has been (Ramsar Convention) details the level of consultation. the HEPS and their associated activities are not impeded. made . . . ." Also see revised Policies. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth No mention is made of recreational hunting for wild Amend to include recreational hunting for wild animals, Accept in part 149/39 animals, nor for rabbits and hares, which are known to including rabbits and hares. 'Hunting' has been added to the description and exist in this area. Ecosystems vulnerability is increased includes rabbits and hares. by failing to recognise that others in the community are willing and able to assist in reducing factors. ERA Environmental State what ecosystems services are provided within this Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd place. See revised Appendix 4. 256/10 Janet Ledingham Add "Stewardship land within the seven priority Accept 273/43 ecosystem sites are re-classified to protect their A new policy has been added regarding significant inherent values in the more appropriate reclassification of land on the completion of tenure way". Fully support other outcomes. review, in addition to the Part Three Policies. New Zealand 'Priority ecosystems are recovering or are in a healthy Provide the detail. Accept in part Deerstalkers functioning state as a result of integrated programmes See revised Appendix 4. Also see new interpretation Association that include intensive pest and predator management'. section in the Introduction. Also see NMHS common Incorporated Which ecosystems; which species; what programmes etc issues report. 285/38 ?. Film Otago Re encounters with aircraft and "none along the Rail Reword to eliminate the word 'none'. Accept in part Southland and Trail corridor". It has been confirmed that overflights The text has been revised to reflect that no landings Regional Film are considered an encounter. Therefore it is extremely along the rail trail will be encountered. Offices of New unlikely that this outcome will be achieved. Zealand 290/50
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 273 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Anne Steven Add new para on priority ecosystems. Amend to add - 'All other indigenous ecosystems are Accept in part 306/83 improving towards or are in a healthy functioning state with These are covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. high level of resilience as a result of co-operative and integrated conservation programmes with shared understanding of values.
Seek to create an 'Indigenous Drylands Management Area' based on remaining indigenous dryland ecosystems on public conservation land and other tenures based on collaboration and integration management of threats.' Anne Steven Add new para. Add - 'There has been no further loss of indigenous Accept in part 306/84 biodiversity in the Place, decline has been reversed and This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. there are no new threatened species and no upward (more threatened) change in threat level of any species. Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - You can highly value something and Amend - 'Central Otago indigenous dry land ecosystems Accept Bird Protection understand it, but do nothing to protect it. are highly valued, better protected and better understood by The Outcome has been revised to include 'better Society those who live in and visit this Place.' protected'. 330/199 Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - Reference to priority ecosystems appears Amend - 'Priority ecosystem sites are recovering and are in Accept in part Bird Protection to mean that very few areas in this place will be a healthy and functioning state as a result of integrated Objectives in Part 1.5.1 have been revised to clarify Society managed, as only a few sites are mapped. A key site - programmes that include intensive pest, predator and wild that priority ecosystems are only one of the tools used 330/200 Manuka Stream Conservation Area, home to Otago and animal control. Intact mountain to valley altitudinal set priorities, and work outside priority ecosystem Giant skinks is not indentified as a priority ecosystem vegetation sequences link habitats and ecosystems sites will still happen under the other objectives and site and should be. Flat Top Hill is listed as a priority providing wildlife corridors across the landscapes.' outcomes. For example, the outcome referred to is ecosystem on page 47, but is not mapped as one, despite Add Manuka Steam to the priority ecosystems map and list about priority ecosystem units while the subsequent having a range of threatened species and special and reclassify as nature reserve land. outcome is about threatened species. The revised ecosystems. Priority sites are where intensive Map Flat Top Hill as a priority ecosystem. CMS has been updated to reflect the latest approach management is presumably prescribed and so the to and lists of priority ecosystem units. See NHMS outcome should be recovering as well as being in a common issues report. Neither Manuka Stream nor healthy place. Flat Top Hill are included as priority ecosystem units in the revised CMS, but work there may still occur against other objectives and outcomes. Royal Forest and Priority ecosystems do not include all places that have New Outcome - 'Further local extinctions have not Accept in part Bird Protection important values. Conservation Act, General Policy occurred and populations of threatened and at risk species This is covered by the revised Objective in 1.5.1. Society requires that CMS's maintain the integrity of ecosystems are improving within their natural range and are becoming 330/201 and prevent loss of species and ecosystems. more common sights. All native species are secure throughout their range.' Royal Forest and DOC should not necessarily support all community Amend - 'The Department is supporting Ngai Tahu, Reject Bird Protection conservation projects as they may not be contributing to regional agencies, landowners, communities and business Not all conservation projects need to be significant to Society priority conservation outcomes. on a range of significant natural, historic and cultural have good conservation outcomes. 330/202 programmes.'
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 274 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/203 Royal Forest and Outcome 5 - Support with proviso that any Amend last sentence - 'Successful programmes at the Reject Bird Protection translocations both benefit the species and do not Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary and Macraes Flat mean that The CMS does not specifically detail the Society adversely affect the source population. the number of grand and Otago skinks are increasing in requirements of the translocation. The Department's 330/204 their range and opportunities exist to further expand their SOP for translocations details the process and affect range through translocations to benefit the species, on the source population. provided such actions do not adversely affect the source populations.' Royal Forest and Outcome 6 - Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/205 Royal Forest and Outcome 11 - last paragraph - support Retain Accept Bird Protection This outcome has been revised as a result of other Society submissions. 330/206 Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.1 Waitaki District This policy aims to work with others to protect dryland No change. Accept Council habitats. The Waitaki Biodiversity Coordinator, along Support noted. 83/15 with Council as landowner, are ways in which Council can contribute to achieving this policy. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth All policies - No mention is made of recreational Amend to include recreational hunting for wild animals, Accept in part 149/40 hunting for wild animals, nor for rabbits and hares, including rabbits and hares. 'Hunting' has been added to the description and which are known to exist in this area. Ecosystems includes rabbits and hares. vulnerability is increased by failing to recognise that others in the community are willing and able to assist in reducing factors. New Zealand 'work with others ...'. This is an opportunity to involve Accept Deerstalkers hunters in habitat protection work. Support noted. Yes 'Others' includes hunters. Association Incorporated 285/39 Botanical Society of Endorse and active management strategy. It is probably Retain. But add Accept in part Otago not possible or realistic to restore indigenous "f) institute a programme of monitoring and assessment of This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. 287/19 ecosystems to their original state. For ecological management practices so to avoid unintended restoration and preservation in these dryland habitats the consequences detrimental to the survival of rare and aim should be to achieve a sustainable trajectory so the threatened species." survival of rare and threatened species is ensured. HR [some of the best examples of plants etc apparent on Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 275 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point public conservation land so need to advocate] Royal Forest and DOC needs to be carrying out its core functions to Amend - 'Carry out active management and work with Accept in part Bird Protection protect the values listed and should not be relying on others to protect dry land habitats including but not limited The Department will still be undertaking its Society finding partners. There are locally rare plants, such as to: management work however this Policy details the 330/207 the bog pine at Macraes, stands of matai and locally rare a) indigenous or semi-indigenous riparian vegetation; functions that will be carried out while working with ecosystems, e.g. patches of forest at their distribution b) habitats of threatened at risk and locally rare indigenous others. Also see revised 1.5.1 Objectives. limits, or last remaining remnants that have important plants and animals or naturally or locally rare ecosystems; conservation values needing protection. This place also c) areas of indigenous vegetation that link with indigenous has important limestone ecosystems. ecosystems or adjoining upland areas, providing wildlife corridors, altitudinal vegetation sequences and landscape integrity; d) saline and limestone ecosystems; e) wetland and their margins. Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.2 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/208 Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.3 Glenayr Limited a) Object to these policies being developed without any HR[Information provided in hearing of what the 'lie of the Accept in part 78/1 consultation from the people that live in the area. No- land is' in relation to the scroll plain system and the farm. Consultation has been added to the Policy and 2.6.4 one in the Styx Valley knew anything about this Further information provided about impact of management is on the approval of the landowners and with the proposal. There should be consultation with landowners of weeds and other issues on public conservation land and support of the community is included in 2.6.5. The before the policies are developed, not after. how affect them as neighbours.] upstream rivers users has been added to the Outcome. b) We oppose any measures that adversely affect our The CMS does not specifically detail the farm's carrying capacity and the economic viability of requirements of consultation. The Department's SOP our operation. for nominating sites for listing Wetlands of c) We oppose any policies that increase the number of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) details Canadian geese as they are already a major pest. the level of consultation. TrustPower Limited Concerned the change in status sought be DOC may Amend "work AND CONSULT WITH others Accept in part 105/10 result in reverse sensitivity effects occurring on the (INCLUDING RIVER USERS) to protect the Taieri Scroll River users has been added to the Outcome. The existing and future management of the HEPS. Need to Plain. CMS does not specifically detail the requirements of provide further info and obtain support from river users consultation. The Department's SOP for nominating including Maniototo Irrigation Company and sites for listing Wetlands of International Importance Trustpower to ensure that by protecting this Wetland (Ramsar Convention) details the level of consultation. existing activities such as the operation of the HEPS and their associated activities are not impeded. Royal Forest and Support but note that DOC should do this on PCL, Amend - 'Carry out active management and work with Accept in part Bird Protection regardless of whether it has others to work with. others to protect and restore the Taieri Scroll Plain.' The majority of the Taieri River Scroll Plain is not Society pcl&w so it is important that the emphasis is working 330/209 with others.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 276 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.4 Glenayr Limited a) Object to these policies being developed without any Accept in part 78/2 consultation from the people that live in the area. No- The upstream river users has been added to the one in the Styx Valley knew anything about this Outcome. 'Work in consultation' has been added proposal. There should be consultation with landowners Policy 3.6.3. The CMS does not specifically detail the before the policies are developed, not after. requirements of consultation. The Department's SOP b) We oppose any measures that adversely affect our for nominating sites for listing Wetlands of farm's carrying capacity and the economic viability of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) details our operation. the level of consultation. c) We oppose any policies that increase the number of Canadian geese as they are already a major pest. TrustPower Limited Concerned that the change in status sought by DOC Amend "With the approval of landowners and with the Accept in part 105/11 may result in reverse sensitivity effects occurring on the support of the community (INCLUDING UPSTREAM The upstream river users has been added to the existing and future management of the HEPS. Given RIVER USERS) seek formal recognition . . ." Outcome. 'Work in consultation' has been added the existence of the Scheme it may not be possible for Policy 3.6.3. The CMS does not specifically detail the the wetland to be restored to a completely natural state. requirements of consultation. The Department's SOP Need to provide further info and obtain support from for nominating sites for listing Wetlands of river users including Maniototo Irrigation Company and International Importance (Ramsar Convention) details Trustpower to ensure that by protecting this Wetland the level of consultation. existing activities such as the operation of the HEPS and their associated activities are not impeded. Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/93 Federated Farmers Pleasing to note that policies e.g. around establishing Amend. "Liaise closely and cooperatively with affected Accept in part of New Zealand Wetlands of National Importance refer to requirements landholders and communities with a view to gaining their The CMS does not specifically detail the 241/12 of 'approval of landowners'. However enthusiasm for support and approval to seek formal recognition of . . . " requirements of consultation. The Department's SOP meaningful prior consultation does not appear as great for nominating sites for listing Wetlands of as that advocated for some groups where wording such International Importance (Ramsar Convention) details as 'work closely and cooperatively' or 'actively involve' the level of consultation. is used. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/210 Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.5 Royal Forest and Support but note that Flat Top Hill is not listed as a Map Flat Top Hill as a priority site. Reject Bird Protection priority site. Objectives in Part 1.5.1 have been revised to clarify Society that priority ecosystems are only one of the tools used 330/211 set priorities, and work outside priority ecosystem sites will still happen under the other objectives and
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 277 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point outcomes. The revised CMS has been updated to reflect the latest approach to and lists of priority ecosystem units. Also see NHMS common issues report. Flat Top Hill is not included as a priority ecosystem unit in the revised CMS, but work there may still occur against other objectives and outcomes. Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.7 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept in part and Outdoor Support noted. The Policy has been revised as a result Recreation Club of other submissions. 93/53 Combined 4WD Support. Accept in part Clubs Inc Support noted. The Policy has been revised as a result 118/34 of other submissions. Otago Recreational Fully support. Retain Accept in part 4WD Group Support noted. The Policy has been revised as a result 249/38 of other submissions. Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.10 OtagoNet Joint Object in part. Uncertain about what constitutes include a definition of 'structure' as provided in latter Accept in part Ventures 'structures'. Furthermore 17s and 17U of the sections of this submission. Amend 2.6.10 to read as The CMS does not specifically detail the assessment 206/28 Conservation Act enables concession applications to follows: of effects for concession applications, this is done as demonstrate whether their effects can be avoided, NEW structures .. And public conservation land, UNLESS part of any concession application and in remedied or mitigate. Policy 2.6.10 therefore requires THEIR EFFECTS CAN BE APPROPRIATELY accordancew with Part 3B CA87. This Policy is amendment to provide for the full range of assessment REMEDIED OR MITIGATED. specifically for structures along the rail trail. See new matters section on structures and utilities in Part Three. Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.11 Film Otago Should not exclude snowmobiles. Delete "excluding snowmobiles". Accept Southland and Excluding snowmobiles has been deleted. See revised Regional Film over-snow vehicle area. Also see Over-snow vehicle Offices of New common issues report. Zealand 290/51 Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.12 Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/52 Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.13
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 278 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/53 Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Policy 2.6.14 Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/94 Royal Forest and Support Retain and make a milestone. Accept in part Bird Protection Support noted. See revised Milestones. Society 330/212 Royal Forest and Needs to implement the PCE's findings on Stewardship New Policy to follow 2.6.14 - 'Review the status options of Accept in part Bird Protection lands. public conservation lands within this place under the See new Policy on the reclassification of land on the Society Conservation Act, Reserves Act and National Parks Act.' completion of tenure review in addtion to the Part 330/213 Three policies. Royal Forest and New Policy New Policy to follow 2.6.14 - 'Seek to secure, preferably as Accept in part Bird Protection public conservation lands, remaining areas with indigenous This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society ecosystems on low altitude, basin floor and outwash 330/214 terraces.' Royal Forest and DOC has a statutory responsibility to advocate for New Policy to follow 2.6.14 - 'Advocate through statutory Accept in part Bird Protection conservation which needs to be specified in the CMS. and non-statutory processes for the protection of This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society ecological, landscape and cultural values off public 330/215 conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk and naturally and locally rare species and ecosystems, and control of weeds and pests.' Section: 2.6 Central Otago Drylands Place Milestones Year 3 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth All three milestones - No mention is made of Amend to include recreational hunting for wild animals, Accept in part 149/41 recreational hunting for wild animals, nor for rabbits including rabbits and hares. Most of the hunting for rabbits and hares is not on and hares, which are known to exist in this area. pcl. See revised description and Milestones. Ecosystems vulnerability is increased by failing to recognise that others in the community are willing and able to assist in reducing factors. New Zealand Alpine Support - also year 5 & 10 Accept Club See revised Milestones. 193/66
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 279 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and If this is going to be successful within 10 years it will Add - 'Report on work with communities to support he Accept in part Bird Protection need to have started within the 3 year period and so conservation priorities indentified for the Central Otago See revised Milestones. Society should be reported on. Dry lands Place.' 330/216 Royal Forest and New year 3 Milestone Add - 'Report on work with communities to support the Accept in part Bird Protection conservation priorities indentified for the Central Otago See revised Milestones. Society Dry lands Place.' 330/217 Royal Forest and New Year 3, 5 and 10 milestone Add - 'Report on the outcomes of management for Accept in part Bird Protection threatened, at risk species, locally and naturally rare species See revised Milestones. Society and ecosystems.' 330/218 Royal Forest and New Year 3, 5 and 10 milestone Add - 'Report on progress to control wilding trees and other Accept in part Bird Protection woody weeds.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/219 Royal Forest and New Year 3, 5 and 10 Milestone Add - 'Report on progress to reclassify all stewardship Accept in part Bird Protection lands.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/220 Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place TrustPower Limited Support recognition of electricity transmission and Amend para 7 and 9 pg 80. "Visitors to PCL within Accept in part 105/14 generation structures at Waipori SR clarification is Maukaatua AND Mill Creek Reserves experience a These paragraphs have been moved and revised. required in relation to Waipori SR. There is no backcountry setting with a sense of isolation with few reference within Map, table 6.14 only Waipori Falls recreational facilities or developments" and "VISITORS SR. Para 7 states Waipori Falls SR has few TO PCL WITHIN WAIPORI FALLS SR EXPERIENCE development. Assuming that Waipori SR is Waipori A BACKCOUNTRY SETTING WITH A SENSE OF Falls SR para 7 contradicts para 9. ISOLATION WITH FEW RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Waipori FALLS SC has structures associated with the generation . . ." TrustPower Limited No justification as to why Waipori Falls CA should be New Policy. "Consult with potentially effected landowners Reject 105/19 reclassified as SR or what the potential impact to the and occupiers at Waipori Falls about the potential effect of The majority of Waipori Falls is already Scenic Waipori Falls Community might be. No info has been reclassifying the Waipori Falls CA as a SR." Reserve and the reclassification is for the small provided as to any potential effects on the sections of remaining conservation land to become hydroelectricity generation activities which occur at scenic reserve. The hydroelectricity generation Waipori Falls. Request DOC consult with Trustpower activities are already within or surrounded by Scenic over the proposed reclassification so that the Reserve area and are provide for in the Outcome. The implications (if any) to the operation and maintenance reclassification of land is undertaken under s8CA87 activities association with the HEPS can be identified. and is subject to public consultation. See new section for Utilities and Structures in Part Three.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 280 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point TrustPower Limited No justification as to why Waipori Falls CA should be New Milestone: " Report on progress by DOC on support Reject 105/20 reclassified as SR or what the potential impact to the within the community to reclassify the Waipori Falls CA as The majority of Waipori Falls is already Scenic Waipori Falls Community might be. No info has been SR.". Reserve and the reclassification is for the small provided as to any potential effects on the sections of remaining conservation land to become hydroelectricity generation activities which occur at scenic reserve. The hydroelectricity generation Waipori Falls. Request DOC consult with Trustpower activities are already within or surrounded by Scenic over the proposed reclassification so that the Reserve area and are provided for in the Outcome. implications (if any) to the operation and maintenance The reclassification of land is undertaken under activities association with the HEPS can be identified. s8CA87 and is subject to public consultation. See new section for Utilities and Structures in Part Three. Federated Mountain Remove DMF references. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) DM is a framework that DOC has adopted for 172/96 managing and prioritising recreation opportunities. See DM and Recreation common issues report for more information. Otago Tramping & Silver Peaks area has been club's turangawaewae since New Policy: Reject Mountaineering it was founded in 1923. Valued for its range of "Track development in the silver peaks area recognises that This is already covered by the Description and Club Inc opportunities, particularly for relatively challenging the Silver Peaks is highly valued for its weekend Outcome, no further wording is required. 192/26 unmarked tops travel and informal routes on ridges, wilderness opportunities and with the exception of: linking with the formal track and route network. - The existing marked route Hightop-Jubilee Hut-ABC Cave-Yellow Ridge-Tunnels; - The proposed track in the south Waikouaiti from Tunnels- Hightop; - the Possum Hut circuit; is limited to a network of informal tracks and unmarked routes." Mountain Bikers of This area has great potential for singletrack mtb trails Noted Alexandra that would boost local economy. See Mountain Biking common issues report. 223/10 Botanical Society of Rare, threatened and endangered plants are occur at Add policy: Accept Otago scatter localities throughout the place. They do not only "record and document the occurrence of rare and These points are covered by the revised 1.5.1 287/20 occur on Conservation land and could inadvertently be endangered plants and in conjunction with local authorities Objectives in regards to the poorly know plants, fungi removed by human activity or overgrown by exotic and land owners put in place measures for the protection of and animals of Otago. vegetation. such plants." and "work with the Dunedin City Council and community groups in the integrated control of animal pests, wildling conifers and other environmental weed species." Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better Amend name to Eastern Otago and Lowlands/Maukaatua. Accept Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Name revised. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/41 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 281 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te NT archaeological sites are significant to NT whanui. Include new policy to work with NT to develop and Accept in part Runanga o Ngai implement a coastal archaeological monitoring project to DOC resources only allow for such a coastal project Tahu and other increase understanding of the important historic and in conjunction with local authorities, NZHPT & NT. specified runanga) cultural values within the Place. See 309/99 pt 1 response, which provides an 309/45 Objective covering all the Places. Ngai Tahu (Te Refer to submn point # 44. Add new policy supporting and assisting work by NT and Accept in part Runanga o Ngai other groups to protect and restore coastal ecosystems and See 309/44 response. No additional policy required. Tahu and other wetlands. specified runanga) 309/46 Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 47. NT seek engagement with Include new policy: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai DOC in regard to their aspiration to re-establish cultural i) providing for access to and use of mahinga kai and i) Covered in 1.4. Tahu and other harvest or titi. materials for cultural purposes. ii) Also covered by 1.4, but given the specified runanga) ii) providing for engagement with NT in regard to cultural threatened/nationally-declining status of titi (see 309/48 harvest of titi. Appendix 6) and the lack of large populations within Otago, it is more likely that for the term of this CMS at least, the focus would be on maintaining or building the titi population, rather than any harvest. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Description Waitaki District The description of this place includes the Waianakarua Reconsider classification of the Eastern Otago and Accept in part Council Scenic Reserve, however it has been included in the Lowlands Place to include the Waianakarua area. The boundaries were assessed at the time the CMS 83/16 Central Otago Uplands Place, which does not seem to was developed and have been re-assesed as a result of be the most appropriate place to be classified. submissions. The boudnaries are to remain the same. Waianakarua being in Central Otago Uplands Place. Reference has been removed from the Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place. Fish and Game New OF&G administer the Hoopers Inlet and Inch Clutha Would like these reserves and roles stated, by way of a new Reject Zealand - Otago Wildlife Management reserves, and has a role in the Appendix X- Reserves Managed by Others, or mentioned A further Appendix is not required. Hoopers Inlet is Region management of Waihola reserve and Momona wetland, in the Vol 2 land inventory. not vested with Otago Fish and Game and is managed 148/3 and has had issues with official recognition of F&G by the Department. management of these reserves. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth The proximity to the population centres of Dunedin, Reject 149/42 Balclutha and Oamaru is understood and it is difficult to This is an operational matter and does not need to be understand the animal control being undertaken by detailed in the CMS. The Department is working with Departmental staff and contractors when these areas are the recreational hunting groups. within 60 minutes drive of these population centres, when it is known that recreational hunters can only control animals in precisely these areas. Community initiatives, co-operation are of little moment when hunting is treated in such an off-hand manner.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 282 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Mountain Pg 77, para 8. Support control of invasive weed species. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. 172/95 OtagoNet Joint 'Development and structures .. Windfarm proposals for The purpose of descriptive background information be Accept in part Ventures the Maungatua hills in recent years, these have not clarified in the CMS. The information should be purely The descriptive text is just that. The outcomes and 206/29 progressed'. Object in part. Uncertain of the contextual and have no influence on the assessment of policies within this Place, in conjunction with the significance of this text and influence on decisions for authorisations for activities upon conservation lands. policies in Part Three influence decision making. See authorisation on conservation land. new interpretation section in the Introduction and also new Structures and Utilities section in Part Three. Dunedin City There are a number of references to Otago Peninsula Provide a definition (through map or glossary term) that Accept in part Council within the document; the extent of the area is not defines 'Otago Peninsula' in terms of the CMS. The CMS applies only to the public conservation 243/5 defined. A definition will assist in understanding how Clarify the reference to 'Dunedin City' and 'Otago lands and waters within a Place. See new the CMS will be given effect to in the Dunedin City Peninsula' on page76 so that it does not infer that Otago interpretation section in the Introduction. The second generation District Plan. References to Dunedin does not infer that Otago Peninsula is not part of Dunedin wording has been changed to ensure Otago Peninsula City and Otago Peninsula on page76 appear to suggest City. is referred to as part of Dunedin City. that Otago Peninsula is not part of Dunedin City. If 'Dunedin City' mean urban Dunedin the elevation of this part of the city creates expectations that impacts upon the council. Janet Ledingham Pg 76. Note 15 priority ecosystems present and need to Accept in part 273/45 reclassify any stewardship land. A new Policy has been added in regards to Stewardship land. Janet Ledingham Pg 78 Only passing mention of Aramoana - this is Expand description. Accept 273/46 inadequate, needs expanded description of values of salt A new paragraph has been included in regards to marsh and separate mention of presence of endangered Aramoana. sealions, yellow-eyed penguins, seal on Spit beach in region of old wharf and Big Beach towards Heywards Point and presence of both mammals and birdlife on and around the Mole. Mountainbiking There is no mention of the Government track in Waipori We ask that this track and its popularity is mentioned. Accept in part Otago Inc Valley, a popular track for mountain bikers and walkers The Waipori Falls Government Track is listed in 293/1 and one of the few tracks around Dunedin suitable for revised Table 2.7. The tables are now located in the mountain biking. relevant Places. Mountainbiking Tracks down to Boulder Beach are popular with both Amend CMS to acknowledge these tracks. Accept in part Otago Inc walkers and cyclists. The Highcliff track is on DOC Proposed mountain bike tracks have been added to 293/2 land and several paper roads traverse through DOC land the Table, which is now located in the relevant Places. to the beach (Buskin, Paradise and Braidwood Roads). Mountain biking Otago in conjunction with the Otago Peninsula Lions have been in discussions with DOC regarding the construction of an easy graded track from Highcliff down to the beach.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 283 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Also discussions regarding a track through Burns Park/Sevenson Bush on the edge of Otago Harbour. If this track goes ahead it will be the first mtb-specific track constructed on DOC land in the Dunedin area. It is likely to be very popular given its proximity to the central city. Ngai Tahu (Te The description of the Place does not adequately reflect Expand narrative on NT associations and values, Accept Runanga o Ngai the values and significance of this whenua recognising the importance of the whenua tupuna Text revised, based on that in the submission. Tahu and other tupuna/ancestral landscape to NT. (including Goat Island/Rakiriri), tauranga waka Goat Island/Rakiriri, a scenic reserve, is only specified runanga) Goat Island/Rakiriri is acknowledged in the NTCSA, connections and mahinga kai. mentioned in NTCSA for its name change, but should 309/42 but the island is not mentioned in the description of this in addition to Appendix 3 be mentioned in the text. Place. Include mention in 4th para on NT values. See also 309/43 response. Royal Forest and page 78 - There is only passing mention of Aramoana Expand and give a full description of both the Ecological Accept Bird Protection with reference to the Aramoana Ecological Area in para Area and the beaches and the Mole and include description A new paragraph has been included in regards to Society 4. of all the sea birds and marine mammals and birds that Aramoana. 330/221 This needs an expanded description of the ecological depend on the area; both those that are there all year round values of the salt marsh and separate mention of the as well as the migratory species especially the godwits and presence of endangered sea lions, yellow-eyed the banded dotterels some of which come down from the penguins, seals on the Spit beach, in the region of the block mountain tops for the winter. old wharf and Big Beach towards Heyward's Point and the presence of both mammals and birdlife on and around the Mole. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Outcome TrustPower Limited Concerned that the change in status may result in Amend "Lake Waihola and Lake . . .adjoining landowners. Reject 105/12 reverse sensitivity effects occurring on the existing and AND IN CONSULTATION WITH UPSTREAM RIVER The CMS does not specifically detail the future management of HEPS. Given the existence of USERS and WITH THEIR SUPPORT have international requirements of consultation. The Department's SOP the Scheme it may not be possible for the wetland to be status recognition." for nominating sites for listing Wetlands of restored to a completely natural state. Need to provide International Importance (Ramsar Convention) details further info and obtain support from river users the level of consultation. See revised Policy 2.7.4. including Maniototo Irrigation Company and Trustpower to ensure that by protecting these Lakes, existing activities such as the operation of the HEPS and their associated activities are not impeded. TrustPower Limited Would be useful to have further info about the proposed Request that specific milestones be incorporated into the Accept in part 105/13 outcome and expectations the CMS may place on Milestones-Outputs which provide greater detail as to how See new Structures and Utilities section in Part landowners/occupiers and river users. Also be useful to the proposed policy and outcomes will be realised and to Three. Also the new interpretation section in the understand any potential impacts on the operation and include any expectations on landowners or land users. Introduction. Consultation with community and maintenance activities at Waipori Power Station as a business is detailed throughout the CMS. result of linking the highlands and lowlands.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 284 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Fish and Game New Should mention, 4th para, all freshwater fish, rather Accept in part Zealand - Otago than just indigenous. The Outcome has been revised to reflect a wildlife Region corridor between the freshwater and marine 148/42 environments. Federated Mountain Pg 80, para 6. Management in the Silverpeaks needs to Add a new policy 'Track development in the Silver Peaks Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) be handled carefully. region recognises that the Silver Peaks is highly valued for This is already covered in the Description and the 172/97 its weekend wilderness opportunities and with the Outcome and further detail is not required. exception of: a. The existing marked route Hightop-Jubilee Hut - ABC Cave-Yellow Ridge Tunnels; b. The proposed track in the South Waikouaiti from Tunnels-Hightop; c. the Possum Hut circuit; is limited to a network of informal tracks and unmarked routes. Dunedin XY Support the outcome of a sense of isolation with few Accept in part Tramping Club Inc recreational facilities or developments. See new policy for control of wilding tree and pest 204/5 The draft notes the threat to conservation values from plants. exotic trees and weeds such as broom and gorse in Maungatua and the Silverpeaks, but it does not mention that plant pests can also impact severely impact on recreation.eg track to Boulder Beach from Highcliff. Encroachment of exotic trees to the stream bank at Carey's Creek is a concern for trampers here as in the south branch of the Waikouaiti River. In the tussock grassland above Woodside on Maungatua broom seedlings will impede foot access if they are not dealt with. New exotic plantings on the southern flank of Maungatua will post a serious threat to both ecological and recreational values in the reserve if they are not contained.
The outcome for Silverpeaks, Careys Creek and Chalkies to remain treasured recreational areas for Dunedin people lack meaning. Agree with the sentiment the statement is too vague to make any difference to anything. OtagoNet Joint Some network utility infrastructure has a functional Amend to read: Reject Ventures need to locate within conservation lands. This may On public conservation land elsewhere in the Place, See new interpretation section in the Introduction. 206/30 include a need to locate in areas known for their developments SHOULD occur where natural character has Also see new Utilities and Structure sections in Part distinctive landscape. Provided appropriate already been highly modified or structures are already Three. consideration is given to the scale, design and present. ALTERNATIVE sites of high natural character of integration with the surrounding environment, and any in distinctive landscapes MAY BE CONSIDERED Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 285 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point effects appropriately remedied or mitigated, placing WHERE NO REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE IS primacy on avoidance is inappropriate and inconsistent AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF CONSERVATION AREA. with policy 11.3 of the CGP 2005. Significant cultural sites, or areas that are important for threatened species, marine mammals or seabirds, SHOULD remain free of structures. Save the Otago Supports emphasis on priority ecosystems and Support para 2. Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc threatened species. However, lack of a corresponding Amend by adding a policy that provides a mechanism for The outcomes and policies in Part Two in addition (STOP) policies or milestones to achieve the outcome. achieving outcomes. with the policies in Part Three provide guidance for 217/13 this Place. Also see new interpretation section in the Introduction. Janet Ledingham Include reference to Aramoana and the intent to engage Amend Accept in part 273/47 further with community and take steps to protect salt Further reference to Aramoana has been added to the marsh with Ecological Area from vehicle and horse Description. Policy 2.7.7 is about working with incursions, keep vehicles off Big Beach to protect community on the impacts of vehicle use. wildlife. Janet Ledingham Para 2. Amend to read "Priority ecosystems . . . Accept in part 273/48 predator management. Any stewardship land within A new Policy regarding reclassification of land has them will be re-evaluated and reclassified to a status been added. which will give the most appropriate protection of their values". Threatened species . . . . ". Support other outcomes. Film Otago Re "visitors encounter low levels of aircraft landings...". Reword to be consistent, or explain the reason for different Accept in part Southland and This is inconsistent with outcomes for other places that terminology. The text has been revised to reflect the noise from Regional Film refer to encounters elsewhere. Dunedin airport. Offices of New Zealand 290/54 Transpower New Para 9 -10 - States that Maukaatua and Waipori Scenic Provide further information of which other DOC land may Accept in part Zealand Ltd Reserves developments may only occur where natural have similar restricts as detailed in this outcome. Within the CMS, this is the only section which states 296/9 character has already been highly modified etc. that 'developments may only occur where natural Given this text, further information as to which other character has already been highly modified'. However DOC land, if any, may have similar restrictions. the protection of areas of high natural character are included in most Place sections of the CMS. Ngai Tahu (Te Mahinga kai in this Place are used frequently. NT wish Add at end of 2nd para: Diverse and healthy mahinga kai Reject Runanga o Ngai to be able to continue to use mahinga kai and to harvest sustain ongoing customary activities that are vital to the This seems to be an outcome request that would be Tahu and other materials from conservation land for cultural purposes, expression of NT identify. common to all Places, but customary use is subject to specified runanga) and would like to see diverse and healthy mahinga kai statutory authorisations (see 1.4) and it would be 309/47 as part of the Outcome for the Place. prejudging this to have an Outcome stating "sustain ongoing customary activities". Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - Remaining prominent says nothing about Amend - 'Lowland and coastal forests, shrublands, coastal Accept in part Bird Protection their health and there are other ecosystems that need turfs, dunes and aquatic ecosystems (including wetlands, The Outcome has been revised and 'shrublands, Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 286 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society including. estuaries and salt marshes), are protected and restored and coastal turfs, dunes and estuaries' has been included. 330/222 remain prominent features of the Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place. Ecological functioning and habitat connectivity are considerations in land management and the extent of protected lowland ecosystems has increased.' Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - Reference to priority ecosystems appears Amend - 'Priority ecosystems are recovering and are in a Accept in part Bird Protection to mean that very few areas in this place will be healthy functioning state as a result of integrated Objectives in Part 1.5.1 have been revised to clarify Society managed, as only a few sites are mapped. Priority sites programmes that include intensive pest and predator that priority ecosystems are only one of the tools used 330/223 are where intensive management is presumably management. Threatened, at risk, locally and naturally rare to set priorities, and work outside priority ecosystem prescribed and so the outcome should be recovering as species populations and ecosystems are improving where sites will still happen under the other objectives and well as being in a healthy functioning state. intensive management is occurring either on or off public outcomes. Also see NHMS common issues report. conservation land.' Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - Need to specify what sort of engagement Amend - 'Otago's rich and varied coastline retains its Accept Bird Protection and include seabirds as well as marine mammals. predominantly natural and often wild character. Otago 'Protecting and seabirds' have been added to the Society communities are strong advocates for greater protection Outcome. 330/224 and care of the coastal environment and are actively engaged in protecting their local areas. At various locations on land along the coast marine mammals and seabirds are breeding and surviving well, including where they are observed by people.' Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - this issue is applicable to this place in Amend 2nd sentence - 'The complex of wetlands, large and Accept in part Bird Protection Otago and should be consistent with the Canterbury small, along the Otago coastline is protected and The paragraph has been revised to reflect suggested Society CMS which is more specific. sustainably managed and provides an ecological and change in text. 330/225 migratory wildlife corridor and a pathway between freshwater and the marine environments.' Royal Forest and Outcome 7 - Woody weeds are a threat to indigenous Amend 2nd sentence - 'Public conservation lands are free Accept in part Bird Protection ecosystems in this place. of wilding trees and woody weeds that threaten their long In this instance alpine and sub-alpine are the Society term viability. Communities and landowners are working to priorities. A Policy regarding wilding tree control has 330/226 remove source wilding tree populations and preventing the been included. spread of wilding tree on to public conservation lands.' Royal Forest and Outcomes 8 - 17 - Generally support in principal. Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/227 Royal Forest and Outcome 18 - To halt the decline in our native species it Amend 2nd sentence - 'Sites of high natural character or in Accept in part Bird Protection is important that at risk, locally or naturally rare species, distinctive landscapes at significant cultural sites, or in 'At risk' has been included in the text. Society receive higher levels of protection. areas that are important for threatened at risk, locally or 330/228 naturally rare species, marine mammals or seabirds, remain free of structures.' Royal Forest and Priority ecosystems do not include all places that have New Outcome - 'Further local extinctions have not Accept in part Bird Protection important values. Conservation Act General Policy occurred and populations of threatened at risk locally and This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 287 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society requires that CMS's maintain the integrity if ecosystems naturally rare species are improving within their natural 330/229 and prevent loss of species and ecosystems. range, and are becoming more common sights. All native species are secure throughout their range.' Royal Forest and Public access to some sites is becoming restricted due to New Outcome - 'The public enjoys free access to all public Reject Bird Protection concessionaires and all sites on public conservation land conservation lands, especially all wild life viewing sites.' Further detail on specific sites is required in order to Society should be free access. address this concern. No exclusive wildlife viewing 330/230 has been authorised. Royal Forest and There are a large number of important bird areas, as New Outcome - 'All important sea bird sites are protected Accept in part Bird Protection recognised internationally along the Otago coastline. and there is an increase in the number and size of seabird This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society These are attached as an appendix but should be colonies around the Otago coast.' 330/231 incorporated into the CMS and listed as priority sites. Royal Forest and Include reference to Aramoana and the intent to engage New Outcome - 'People and wildlife enjoy peace and Accept in part Bird Protection further with the community and take steps to protect the freedom from vehicles and horses on the Spit, Big Beach This is covered by Policies 2.7.7 and 2.7.8. Society salt march within the Ecological Area from vehicle and and the Aramoana salt march.' 330/232 horse incursions, keep vehicles off Big Beach to protect wildlife; penguins and the sea lions, seals and occasional leopard seal that hauls up on spit beach. Royal Forest and This issue also effects Otago and should be consistent New Outcome - 'Sea-level rise effects have been planned Accept Bird Protection with the Canterbury CMS. for on public conservation lands and for other lands, the See revised text to include reference to sea-level rise. Society community is planning for coastal ecosystem retreat.' 330/233 Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.1 Dunedin City Minor correction required to spelling of "Taiaroa Head' Reword Policy 2.7.1 to read: "Manage Taiaroa Head in Accept Council and the year that the Pukekura Reserves Management accordance with the Pukekura Reserves Management Plan The spelling of Taiaroa has been corrected and the 243/6 Plan was signed (2012) (2012), ..." date of the management plan has been changed to 2013. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.2 Ngai Tahu (Te Concessionaires should be required to respect NT Amend policy to "require" rather than to "encourage" Accept in part Runanga o Ngai values in the areas in which they operate. concessionaires to respect NT values in the area to which The Specific Principles Relating to Topuni Area use Tahu and other the concession applies. "encouragement", "accurate portrayal" and specified runanga) "recognition". The Otago Appendix 14 Topuni 309/43 statements do not include the Specific Principles texts; these have been included and Policy 2.7.2 revised to read: "…Actively involve NT in the management of the Topuni for…, in accordance with the Specific Principles (see Appendix 14)." Also add into the Policy (see 309/42 response), to read: "…Historic Reserve, and at Goat Island/Rakiriri Scenic Reserve, and encourage…". Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.3
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 288 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Support reference to Shag Point coal workings - these These should be mentioned in the CMS. Accept in part 149/43 extend some way beyond the high tide mark, beneath See revised Policy. Shag Point is mentioned on the sea bed and are of technical interest and worthy of several occasions within the Description. more care and attention than has been lavished upon them until now. Federated Mountain Support reclassification of the coal mining reserve as a Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) recreation reserve. This policy has changed as a result of other 172/98 submissions however the intent remains the same. Royal Forest and Support but add consideration of stewardship lands to Amend - 'Re-classify Matakaea Recreation Reserve at Shag Accept in part Bird Protection address matters raised by the PCE Report into Point as a scenic reserve and also review the classification This policy has been revised and specific sites are Society Stewardship lands. of the adjoining Shag River Coal Reserve in consideration listed. 330/234 of the status of the adjoining reserves, as top priorities. Reclassify all stewardship lands in this place.' Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.4 TrustPower Limited Recognition and protection of Waihola-Waipori as Amend. "Work with Ngai Tahu, UPSTREAM RIVER Accept in part 105/15 Wetlands of International Significance has potential to USERS, the community and adjoining landowners to seek 'Upstream river users' is included in community. The impact upstream users. Concerned that the change in integrated management of Lake Waihola and Lake Waipori result of working with community is yet to be status may result in reverse sensitivity effects occurring wetlands AND WITH THEIR SUPPORT INVESTIGATE determined and therefore not detailed in the CMS. on the existing and future management of HEPS. Need RECOGNISING THESE LAKES as Wetlands of This Policy has changed as a result of other to provide further info and obtain support from river International Importance. submissions. users including Maniototo Irrigation Company and Trustpower to ensure that by protecting these Lakes, existing activities such as the operation of the HEPS and their associated activities are not impeded. Lakes Waihola Generally supports approach in the Otago CMS, but do Retain policy 2.7.4 but reword associated milestones. Reject Waiporti Wetlands believe that the weed control programme that is in place This is an appropriate timeframe for this work. See Society and will be continuing within the wetland complex has Bring forward the report of progress towards the formal revised Milestones. This Policy has changed as a 177/1 built a significant impetus from Ngai Tahu, community protection of Waihola-Waipori Wetlands to Year 3 result of other submissions. groups and adjoining landowners. The timeframe milestone and create a new year seven milestone for the proposed by the Otago CMS may not build on that final application for classification of the Waiholoa Waipori impetus so that positive stakeholder management, Wetlands as wetlands of international significance. recognition and conservation outcomes are met. Believe the Department should work with the stakeholders to jointly minimise the timeframe to achieve international status recognition for the Lakes Waihola Waipori Wetlands. Ngai Tahu (Te NT support the outcomes identified for protection and Amend policy to: "Work with Ngai Tahu, the community Accept Runanga o Ngai restoration of coastal and wetland ecosystems, but and adjoining landowners to seek integrated management Both the Outcome (4th para, last sentence) and the Tahu and other consider stronger policies are required to achieve these and restoration of the Lake Waihola and Lake Waipori policy lack strength. The lakes and adjoining lands specified runanga) outcomes. wetlands ..." have multiple ownership, including some pcl&w and 309/44 NT lands, so the policy cannot just use CA87
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 289 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point terminology. Revise both to include wording used in the Vision of the TWJMP, ie 'integrated management for mahinga kai, conservation and other purposes'. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.6 (National Issue) Aramoana (Otago) Support, our saltmarsh is a special place and needs Retain policy 2.7.6 Accept Conservation statutory protection to ensure its survival. The salt march is already an Ecological Area and Charitable Trust does not require further protection at this time. See 9/9 Policies 2.7.7 and 2.7.8. Waitaki District States one of DOC's roles to advocate for the No change. Accept Council implementation of the NZ CPS. As part of the District Support noted. 83/17 Plan Review, Council will need to have regard to this document. Alliance Group Priority ecosystem "Karitane-Waitaki River" in Refine Karitane-Waitaki River ecosystem defined in Reject Limited Appendix 8 is too broad. DOC should target the Appendix 8 to cover specific areas that DOC seek to The purpose of Appendix 8 is to identify the marine 230/5 development of protected areas of high conservation protect (eg those of high conservation value/importance) habitats and ecosystems in Otago, it is not to set value. This will enable a balance to be achieved that priorities. Much of the Departments work in the recognise the communities need to use marine areas for marine environment is guided by statutory obligations their social/economic wellbeing, while preserving areas and existing policies including international reporting of high conservation value. requirement and processes for establishing Marine Protected Areas. See the revised 1.5.1 Objectives and NHMS common issues report. Royal Forest and Generally support but advocate needs to be broader than Delete and replace with - 'Advocate through statutory and Accept in part Bird Protection just under the NZCP Statement. DOC has a statutory non-statutory processes, including for the implementation This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society responsibility to advocate for conservation which needs of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (2010) and 330/235 to be specified in the CMS. for the protection of ecological, landscape and cultural values off public conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk, locally and naturally rare species and control of weeds and pests.' Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.7 Royal Forest and Policies 2.7.7 to 2.7.16 - Generally support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/236 Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.8 Aramoana (Otago) Support, sea lions and yellow eyed penguin colonies Retain policy 2.7.8 Accept Conservation must not face vehicles on their beaches. Support noted. Charitable Trust 9/10
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 290 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Our Seas Our Future Any cooperative efforts with the community should also Reword to read: "Work with the community (including Accept in part 224/1 include local conservation groups and other local conservation groups) to seek that vehicle access along 'Community' includes local conservation groups. See environmental non-government organisations. beaches..." new definition of community. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.10 Dunedin City Council has a number of reserves and land holdings in That the NZ Geographic Board official place names for Accept in part Council the Silver Peaks area. It is unclear which of these the 'Silver Peak' (mountain) and 'Silver Peaks' (mountain The Silverpeaks range and Silverpeaks Scenic 243/7 policy is referring to. 'Silver Peak' and Silver Peaks' range) be utilised throughout the document. Reserve are listed on the NZ Geographic Board appear to be used interchangeably in the document. for That a map defining 'Silver Peak' and 'Silver Peaks' and the Gazetteer as official names. However the Silver Peak the sake of clarity these should be distinguished adjoining council-owned lands be included. (mountain) is not. The text has been revised between. accordingly. Silverpeaks Scenic Reserve is shown on Map 5.7.1. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.11 OtagoNet Joint CMS should recognise that network utility Amend: Reject Ventures infrastructure has specific Locational needs and that co- MAY AUTHORISE skyline or ridge-top .. Range or Silver It is not necessary for the CMS to detail existing 206/31 location may not always be practically achievable Peak, WHERE ADVERSE EFFECTS CAN BE infrastructure. It is appropriate that the skyline and outside of these areas. The establishment, ongoing REASONABLEY AND PRACTICALBLY AVOIDED, ridge-tops are protected. functioning, maintenance and upgrade of electricity RMEMDIED OR MITIGATED. distribution infrastructure should be assessed on its merits on a case by case basis. Providing primacy to avoiding adverse effects does not enable a balance assessment where remedying or mitigating adverse effects may be wholly appropriate. It also does not provide for circumstances where mitigation may provide net conservation benefits. Transpower New This Policy support the outcome statement stating that Provide further information of which other DOC land may Accept in part Zealand Ltd Maukaatua and Waipori Scenic Reserves developments have similar restricts as detail in the outcome and policy. Within the CMS, this is the only section which states 296/10 may only occur where natural character has already that 'developments may only occur where natural been highly modified etc. character has already been highly modified'. However Further information as to which other DOC land, if any, the protection of areas of high natural character are may have similar restrictions. included in most Place sections of the CMS. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.12 Film Otago Support Retain Accept in part Southland and Support noted. Policy has been revised as a result of Regional Film other submissions. Offices of New Zealand 290/55 Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.13 Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 291 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Zealand 290/57 Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.14 Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/56 Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.15 TrustPower Limited No justification as to why Waipori Falls CA should be Amend "Classify the Mill Creek and Silver Peaks CA as Reject 105/17 reclassified as SR or what the potential impact to the SR, adding them to the adjacent Mill Creek and Silver The majority of Waipori Falls is already Scenic Waipori Falls Community might be. No info has been Peaks SR respectively". Reserve and the reclassification is for the small provided as to any potential effects on the sections of remaining conservation land to become hydroelectricity generation activities which occur at scenic reserve. The hydroelectricity generation Waipori Falls. Request DOC consult with Trustpower activities are already within or surrounded by Scenic over the proposed reclassification so that the Reserve area and are provided for in the Outcome. implications (if any) to the operation and maintenance The reclassification of land is undertaken under activities association with the HEPS can be identified. s8CA87 and is subject to public consultation. See new section for Utilities and Structures in Part Three. Federated Mountain Support. Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Support noted. This policy has moved and is now 172/99 incorporated into 2.7.3. New Zealand Alpine Support this reclassification. Accept Club Support noted. This policy has moved and is now 193/67 incorporated into 2.7.3. ERA Environmental Why is re-designation of these Conservation Areas My preference is for Conservation Area designation to be Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd being sought? used rather the Scenic Reserve for sites where a multitude The majority of Waipori Falls, Mill Creek and The 256/11 of values are present (recreation, biodiversity and scenic). Silverpeaks are already Scenic Reserve and it has always been the intention for the small sections of conservation land to be reclassification as scenic reserve. They are already managed as such. This Policy is not incorporated into 2.7.3. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Policy 2.7.16 Aramoana (Otago) Support, the Aramoana Conservation Area has complete Retain policy 2.7.16 Accept Conservation ecological zones and is therefore ecologically valuable. HR [-wants ecological area/reserve status for the area This Policy is now incorporated in 2.7.3. Charitable Trust The area is also home to the critically endangered Sea -issues around bulldozing of land around cribs and impact] 9/11 Lion. Save the Otago Aramoana Reclassify as conservation land for higher protection that is Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc Should be reclassified so that is conservation values are appropriate to the natural values of Aramoana. Aramoana is already an Ecological Area, further (STOP) Draft217/11 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 292 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 217/11 fully protected and it cannot be opened up for instance reclassification is not required at this time. for sand extraction or trail bike riding. Botanical Society of Aramoana CA has complete ecological zones from mud Retain. Accept in part Otago flats to lowland scrubland, and is therefore ecological Aramoana is already an Ecological Area, further 287/21 valuable, as home to Sea Lions. reclassification is not required at this time. Royal Forest and There is no policy in this section about management to New Policy to follow 2.7.16 - 'Carry out active Accept Bird Protection protect the whole place's biodiversity values. management and work with others to protect eastern A new Policy has been added to address points raised Society lowland indigenous ecosystems including but not limited to: above. 330/237 a) indigenous or semi-indigenous riparian vegetation; b) habitats of threatened at risk and locally rare indigenous plants and animals or naturally or locally rare ecosystems; c) area of indigenous vegetation that link with indigenous ecosystems or adjoining upland areas, providing wildlife corridors; d) forest and shrub land ecosystems; e) wetlands and their margins; f) coastal turfs, herb fields and dune land ecosystems.' Royal Forest and There are a large number of important birds, as New Policy to follow 2.7.16 - 'Seek to achieve increased Accept in part Bird Protection recognised internationally along the Otago coast line. awareness and protection of seabird sites as indentified as This is now included in the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society These are attached as an Appendix to this submission. internationally significant.' 330/238 These need to be incorporated into the CMS and listed as priority sites. Royal Forest and Otago CMS should be consistent with the Canterbury New Policy to follow 2.7.16 - 'Monitor and report on Accept Bird Protection CMS and meet our international obligations under the meeting the Governments obligations under the Convention A new Policy has been added to the Marine Place. Society Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals on Migratory Species of wild animals (1999), in respect of 330/239 (1999). Otago coastal margin wildlife migrations.' Royal Forest and Vehicles and horses are damaging the Aramoana beach New Policy to follow 2.7.16 - 'Work with the Aramoana Accept in part Bird Protection and salt march and disturbing wildlife. community to take steps to protect the salt march within the This is covered by Policy 2.7.7 and 2.7.8. Society Ecological Area from vehicle and horse incursions, keep 330/240 vehicles off the salt march, spit Beach and Big Beach to protect the wildlife.' Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Milestones Year 3 Fiordland Tramping Good to see a milestone that might require DOC to Noted and Outdoor actually achieve something other than writing a report! See revised Milestones. Recreation Club 93/54 Dunedin XY Support the three stage plan for the Silverpeaks Accept in part Tramping Club Inc announced in 2010 and would like to see it progressed See revised Milestones. 204/6 further, including improving the Jubilee Hut circuit and developing a new route along the South Waikouaiti. The consultation work has already been done, so it Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 293 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point should be included as an output in the 3 year milestones. Janet Ledingham Need to more than "report on" in milestones. Accept in part 273/49 See revised Milestones. New Zealand Compliment DOC on real and concrete outcomes in the There needs to be more concrete outputs like this through Accept in part Deerstalkers form of achieving classsifcation of lands as reserves. the CMS. See revised Milestones. Association There needs to be more concrete outputs like this Incorporated through the CMS. 285/40 Royal Forest and New year 3, 5 and 10 milestones New Milestones: Accept in part Bird Protection 1. Report on the outcomes of management for threatened, See revised Milestones. Society at risk species, locally and naturally rare species and 330/242 ecosystems. 2. Report on progress to control wilding trees and other woody weeds. 3. Report on progress to reclassify all stewardship lands. Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Milestones Year 5 TrustPower Limited Recognition and protection of Waihola-Waipori as Amend "Report on progress by DOC, Ngai Tahu, Accept in part 105/16 Wetlands of International Significance has potential to UPSTREAM USERS and landowners . . . ."` See revised Milestones. impact upstream users. Concerned that the change in status may result in reverse sensitivity effects occurring on the existing and future management of HEPS. Need to provide further info and obtain support from river users including Maniototo Irrigation Company and Trustpower to ensure that by protecting these Lakes, existing activities such as the operation of the HEPS and their associated activities are not impeded. Royal Forest and New year 5 milestone New Year 5 milestone - 'Report on protection achieved for Accept in part Bird Protection Important Marine Bird Areas.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/243 Section: 2.7 Eastern Otago and Lowlands Place Milestones Year 10 Aramoana (Otago) Report on progress with re-classification of the Amend to: completed by the end of year 5 after CMS Accept in part Conservation Aramoana Conservation Area should take place by the approval (2019) See revised Milestones. Charitable Trust end of Year 5 after CMS approval, not 10. 9/12 TrustPower Limited No justification as to why Waipori Falls CA should be Amend "Classification of Mills Creek and Silver Peaks CA Accept in part 105/18 reclassified as SR or what the potential impact to the as SR and their addition to the Mill Creek and Silver Peaks The majority of Waipori Falls is already Scenic Waipori Falls Community might be. No info has been SR respectively has been completed". Reserve and the reclassification is for the small provided as to any potential effects on the sections of remaining conservation land to become hydroelectricity generation activities which occur at scenic reserve. The hydroelectricity generation Waipori Falls. Request DOC consult with Trustpower activities are already within or surrounded by Scenic Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 294 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point over the proposed reclassification so that the Reserve area and provided for in the Outcome. The implications (if any) to the operation and maintenance reclassification of land is undertaken under s8CA87 activities association with the HEPS can be identified. and is subject to public consultation. See new section for Utilities and Structures in Part Three. See revised Milestones. Botanical Society of Delete completed by the end of year 10 after CMS Change to: completed by the end of year 5 after CMS Accept in part Otago approval (2024) approval (2019). See revised Milestones. 287/22 Royal Forest and Add these to the year 5 milestones. Accept in part Bird Protection See revised Milestones. Society 330/241 Royal Forest and New Year 10 milestone New year 10 milestone - 'All important Marine bird Areas Accept in part Bird Protection are securely protected.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/244 Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Brian and Janice Because of the increasing population of wild pigs, Accept in part O'Callaghan greater emphasis should be placed on pig eradication as It is not the intention to eradicate pigs from this area 58/4 they cause widespread damage. at this time. However it is the intention to manage pigs where areas with high ecological value are being impacted. It is also important to raise awareness of adverse effects and encourage recreational hunting as detailed in Policy 2.8.8. Brian and Janice As Nugget Point Reserve is regarded as an icon Sufficient resources should be used to maintatin and Accept in part O'Callaghan destination with over 100,000 visitors/year this reserve enhance this reserve such as a seasonal ranger and Pest control is detailed in the Outcome. The 58/5 must be used to showcase as to what conservation is all volunteers (Dec-Apr) to act as caretaker, carry out weed remainder of the points riased are operational detail about. control, grass cutting, rubbish collection, cleaning toilets and does not need to be included in the CMS. Broom, gorse and ragwort is evident and unless checked and provide information to visitors. Better could become a major problem. interdepartmental use should be made of the MetService accommodation and the DOC house. Brian and Janice More tracks could be made in the Catlins by utilizing Accept in part O'Callaghan the well marked routes put in to trap mohua predators. The development of new tracks is covered by Policy 58/6 A loop track using the McLennan Hut could be formed 2.8.4 (including community lead initiatives for new to offer an alternative to the Catlins River walk. public tracks). This is also included in section 1.5.4. Brian and Janice We strongly endorse no horse riding and biking or Accept in part O'Callaghan vehicle use on tracks. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and 58/7 Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 295 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point New Zealand There is no specific mention of access to PCL and in Add a policy "provide information and work cooperatively Accept in part Walking Access our experience there are problems with access to PCL with the NZ Walking Access Commission on matters A new Objective has been added to 1.5.3 for working Commission here. relating to access to . . . " And link to a statement within cooperatively with the NZ Walking Access 73/10 Part One. Commission and landowners. Fiordland Tramping Nothing about the need for greater marine protection. Add a policy requiring DOC to consider greater marine Accept in part and Outdoor protection. The marine values are recognised in the Section 2.8 Recreation Club Catlins Place as well as marine protection in Section 93/62 2.9 Marine Place (the marine area adjoining the coastline). Revised Objective 1.5.1.5 specifically addresses marine protected areas. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Marine Protection Planning forum, which will look at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast including the Catlins coastal area. Catlins Coast Supports this approach however there is no reference to Retain 2.8 please add reference to the Catlins Tourism Reject Incorporated the Catlins Tourism Strategy. Strategy. The CMS is about the Departments management of 153/2 public conservation land and water and advocacy off public conservation land and it is not relevant to include tourism strategies for individual places. Federated Mountain Remove DMF references. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) See DM and Recreation common issues report. 172/100 Janet Ledingham Support all policies. Accept 273/51 Support noted. Some policies have changed as a result of other submissions. Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better Amend name of the Place to Catlins Te Akau Tai Toka. Accept Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Name revised. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/49 Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 50. Include policy providing for protection of wahi tapu, wahi Accept in part Runanga o Ngai taonga and whenua tupuna from the effects of tourism A policy is not required for this as it is implicit in Tahu and other development and other activities on conservation land. legislation, general policy and the 1.5 objectives. specified runanga) 309/51 Ngai Tahu (Te The significance of this Place to NT presents Include new policy: Support NT in development of cultural Reject Runanga o Ngai opportunities for NT to add value to visitor experiences tourism to enhance visitor experiences and increase See 309/123 response. Tahu and other by providing a cultural component. awareness and understanding of NT history and traditions specified runanga) associated with the Catlins Te Akau Tai Toka Place. 309/53
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 296 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 56. Include new policy providing for access to and use of Accept in part Runanga o Ngai mahinga kai and materials for cultural purposes. Covered by 1.4. No additional policy required. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/58 Ngai Tahu (Te NT request DOC support and enable access to and Include new policy: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai along the coast for both customary and general purposes. i) DOC to support and enable NT access to the coast for i) Taking "access" to include the legal and physical Tahu and other Engagement is requested to explore the potential for customary activities as well as more generally. ability to get to the land/sea edge, the Outcome, pg specified runanga) development of a coastal walkway to enhance visitor Ii) DOC to explore with NT potential for development of 86, 4th para, envisages walking access on pcl, and 309/59 experiences in the Place. coastal walkway to enhance visitor experiences. Policy 2.8.4 allows for considering new tracks. Adding to the Outcome to read: "...while viewing wildlife, undertaking mahinga kai, and walking through..." better recognises NT customary activities. ii) Policy 2.8.4, in conjunction with the 1.4 provisions, allows for this 'explore with NT'. Ngai Tahu (Te Concerned to ensure that freedom camping does not Add new policy providing for management of freedom Reject Runanga o Ngai have adverse effects on mahinga kai and NT values. camping to avoid adverse effects on the values of the Place. See DM & Recreation common issues report. Tahu and other This should include DOC working with NT, landowners, Freedom camping management is an operational specified runanga) local authorities and operators on provision of toilet matter covered by the Freedom Camping Act and 309/60 facilities at key places. does not need specific CMS policy. Bruce McGill Horses have always been important part of rural life in Accept 326/6 Catlins and will remain so. Horse riders DO respect This was an oversight on our part and subsequently environment and should be encouraged to enjoy the has been updated. See revised Policy and the area. We use horses on our farm and have permission inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part from QE II to use covenant area for horse trekking with Three. Also of interest will be the Horse Riding no damage to environment - DOC should do the same. Common Issues report. Encourage us to use, enjoy and respect conservation land. Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Description Fergus Sutherland Support continued possum control. General comments Add some rarer birds to the Catlins list: rifleman, kakariki, Accept in part 2/6 re: birds, history, coast protection, restoration of karearea. Add significance of history resources especially The threatened species in the description is not an habitats, interpretation needs at Nugget Point and early Maori, moa hunting and rail history. Refer to Catlins exhaustive list and karearea is already mentioned. See elsewhere, and the need to plan for both multiday and community documents: the Catlins Tourism Strategy and updated Appendix 6 which details all threatened and day walk tracks e.g. Table Hill railway. the Catlins Interpretation Plan. Mention Table Hill railway. at risk species within Otago. The CMS is about the Departments management of public conservation land and water and advocacy off public conservation land. The CMS cannot include tourism strategies for individual places. Provision is provided for tracks to be developed, see Policy 2.8.4. Brian and Janice Agree that protecting and restoring the biodiversity of More partnerships with commercial companies providing Accept O'Callaghan the Catlins coast and its forests is a very high priority. funding for predator control should be investigated as a This is covered by Section 1.5.5 Conservation gains 58/1 If unheeded predator populations would drastically means of minimising costs and reducing predator numbers. from more business partnerships. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 297 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point affect threatened species. Brian and Janice The present programme for the mohua must be Noted O'Callaghan maintained and results monitored and if needed The mohua programme is operational details and does 58/2 poisoning and trapping must be carried out. not need to be included in the CMS. Brian and Janice If the Animal Health Board discontinues its vector Accept in part O'Callaghan control programme, DOC must take greater Section 1.5.1 outlines the diversity of Otago's natural 58/3 responsibility. DOC must treat all reserves as valuable landscapes, ecosystems and species, while objective assets as all birdlife and native plants are necessary to 1.5.1.6 refers to working with community and others maintain a healthy ecosystem. to reduce the impacts of plant and animal pests. Fiordland Tramping Pg 85, 7th para. Supports. No vehicle or horse riding on Ensure that the Outcome Statement and policies reflect no Reject and Outdoor public conservation land as the ecosystems are too vehicle use or horse riding. See Legal Roads common issues report. The legal Recreation Club fragile. roads identified in Table 2, for 4WD access in the 93/55 Catlins Place are Catlins Park Road, Back Stream Road and Tawanui camping ground access road. Horse riding was an oversight on our part and subsequently has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also of interest will be the Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Winston Bevan Concerned re possible closure of Catlin Beaches from Accept Parks Fortrose to Clutha River [to horse riding]. This was an oversight on our part and subsequently 107/2 has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth A commendable predator control programme in this Accept 149/44 area enhances the birdlife, the description neglects to Support noted. mention recreational hunting interest beyond the feral pigs, the red deer are hunted by recreational hunters. Red deer hunting in the Catlins is controlled by ballots during the roar period, and the Department is to be congratulated for resisting calls for the charging of administration costs for these ballots, designed to control increased recreational hunting interest during the short period. Denise McGill "At present there are no opportunities for horse riding Delete the word "not". Accept 165/1 on public conservation land in the Catlins place due to The Catlins is a very special place and I hope the powers to This was an oversight on our part and subsequently unsuitable soils and the wet climate", and the Policy be will see it fit to allow horse riders as well as others to has been updated. See revised Policy and the 2.8.7 "should not allow horse or pack-animal access on enjoy this beautiful area as they have done in the past. inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part the public conservation land in the Catlins Place." Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Oppose this policy on the following grounds: Public conservation land includes the various beaches in
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 298 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point this area an consider these a suitable "soil" and "safe" place to ride. As an instructor at our local Owaka Pony Club, and also for my own personal pleasure, I have used the beach to ride on for the last 30 years. When teaching children how to ride safely in open spaces we use the beach and at the same time instruct them on how to respect wildlife, flora and fauna in the area. It is my view that horses do far less damage than motorised vehicles and motorbikes which are allowed (See 2.8.5). In the 30 years I have used the beach and been involved in taking Owaka Pony Club members onto the beach there are no visible signs of any damage. With regard to the wet climate, I and other riders I know avoid the area if the ground conditions are unsuitable. In my opinion there is far more damage done by plant pests, despite the Catlins Place description stating that there is to be "a focus on controlling animal and plant pests". This is certainly not the case at Surat Bay, Newhaven where gorse is rampant and very shortly sea lions won't even be able to shelter in the dunes. Warren Burgess Disagree with the banning of horse riding and the use of Accept 181/1 pack animals on DOC land in the Catlins. This was an oversight on our part and subsequently People who ride horses would normally use common has been updated. See revised Policy and the sense regarding the riding o beaches. The first high tide inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part will tidy up any hoof prints, as it does with any vehicle Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. tyre marks and the such like activity on the beaches. Yellow-eyed Correction (5 para) ".. .. Reserve (managed by the Amend. Accept Penguin Trust Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust) . . ." To ".. .. Reserve The Description has been revised and reference made 284/13 (jointly owned by the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust and to the Reserve being jointly owned. the Crown)". Yellow-eyed Footnote 20. Correct so it to reads. "The reserve is HR[Text should reflect that much of the reserve is actually Accept Penguin Trust jointly owned by the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust and owned by the Trust.] The foot note has been revised. 284/14 the Crown, and the Trust operates as the administering body for the Crown land portion under the Reserves Act." Yellow-eyed Correct (para 1). Change "Long Point" to full name Correct. Accept Penguin Trust "Long Point / Irahuka" Long Point/Irahuka has been included. 284/15 Ngai Tahu (Te The description and policies of the Place do not Expand narrative on NT associations and values. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai adequately reflect the values and significance of this Text revised, based on that in the submission. Tahu and other whenua tupuna/ancestral landscape to NT, or the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 299 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point specified runanga) importance of protecting wahi tapu, wahi taonga and 309/50 whenua tupuna in this Place. Ngai Tahu (Te NT wish to be able to continue to use mahinga kai and Add waikoura and kanakana to the list of freshwater Accept Runanga o Ngai to harvest materials from conservation land. species identified (para 8). Customary use is covered for all of Otago by Policy Tahu and other Waikoura and kanakana should be identified with other 1.4.2.4. specified runanga) freshwater species listed. The text just lists by name the threatened species, and 309/56 on this count both waikoura and kanakana should be listed as "declining" - see updated Appendix 6. Owaka Pony Club We are lead to believe that public conservation land Amend para 6, page 85 to reflect use of the beaches. Accept 315/1 includes the various beaches in this area and consider This was an oversight on our part and subsequently these a suitable 'soil' and 'safe' place to ride. has been updated. See revised Policy and the The instructors on the Owaka Pony club use the beach inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part when teaching children how to ride safely while Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. teaching them how to respect flora and fauna. Bruce McGill Para 2 pg 84. "Catlins coast and forest is a high priority Accept in part 326/1 . . . .". Put your money where your mouth is and get rid Pest control is detailed in the Outcome. of all plant pests i.e. broom and gorse. Bruce McGill Para 6, pg 85. There should be provision for horse Accept 326/2 riding. This was an oversight on our part and subsequently has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also of interest will be the Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Royal Forest and The Catlins should be called the 'Catlins Coastal All reference to Catlins Park be changed to Catlins Coastal Reject Bird Protection Rainforest Park' which is unique in the country in being Rainforest Park. The gazetted name is 'Catlins Conservation Park', Society the only area to formally recognise this important which has been used in the CMS. 330/245 indigenous ecosystem type, as it was in the original Otago CMS. Royal Forest and 2nd Para p.86 - Stock grazing and fires are major threats Add stock grazing and fires as threats. Accept Bird Protection to the Catlins forests. Fire is a threat to the entire Otago area and is covered Society in 1.3 and Objective 1.5.1.7. Also reference to 330/246 'removal of stock grazing and avoidance of fire' has been added to the Outcome. Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Outcome Fergus Sutherland Good to see the emphasis on linking discrete natural Accept 2/5 areas (corridors and links) Support noted. Text may have changes as a result of other submissions. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Recreational hunting should be mentioned in the CMS. Amend to reflect recreational hunting and hunters. Accept in part 149/45 HR [Should not under-estimate hunting opportunities and Recreational hunting is already mentioned in the importance.] Description and throughout the CMS. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 300 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point OtagoNet Joint Gateway destinations such as Papatowai require Amend the outcome to recognise the need for infrastructure. Reject Ventures provision of infrastructure, such as electricity to provide It is not necessary to recognise these authorised 206/32 for both the local community and visitors alike. Interpretative facilities complement the unspoilt, peaceful, activities. See new section on Utilities and Structures. Recognition of regionally significant infrastructure natural and THE LARGELEY undeveloped character of providers, and their need to sometimes establish within the coastal environment in this area. RECOGNITION OF conservation lands is necessary in order to achieve this LIFELINS INFRASTRUCTURE IN THIS AREA IS outcome. NECESSARY DUE TO ITS REMOTENESS AND A NEED TO BE RESILIENT. ERA Environmental Include plantlife as well as wildlife. Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd Indigenous vegetation is covered in the second 256/12 paragraph. Janet Ledingham Add "Any stewardship land within the ten priority Accept 273/50 ecosystem sites is reclassified to give the valued A new Policy has been added to the Catlins Place for maximum protection". Support other outcomes. the reclassification of the conservation land and waters adjoining the Catlins Conservation Park to better reflect its values. New Zealand Note further opportunities for collaborative pest control Accept Deerstalkers (including in outcome and in policy 2.8.8 the Support noted. Association encouragement of pig hunting) Incorporated 285/41 Clutha District Re: last para. Vehicle impacts on wildlife on beaches is Specify beaches whether impacts should be reduced or Accept in part Council mentioned but it is not specific. avoided (eg. Cannibal Bay, Papatowai). All vehicles on beaches pose a risk and have an 308/5 impact on wildlife. Specific beaches do not need to be detailed. A new Policy has been added regarding working with communities and councils on impacts of vehicles. Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 56. Add to 2nd para: Diverse and healthy mahinga kai sustain Reject Runanga o Ngai ongoing customary activities that are vital to the expression See 309/47 response. Tahu and other of NT identity. specified runanga) 309/57 Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - To halt the decline on our native species it Amend 2nd sentence - 'Forest, wetland and coastal Accept in part Bird Protection is important that at risk, locally or naturally rare species, ecosystems support flourishing populations of threatened, This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society receive higher levels of protection. at-risk, and locally and naturally rare species.' 330/247 Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - Reference to priority ecosystems appears Amend 3rd sentence - 'Priority ecosystems are recovering Accept in part Bird Protection to mean that very few areas in this place will be and are in a healthy functioning state as a result of This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society managed, as only a few sites are mapped. Priority sites integrated programmes that include intensive pest and 330/248 are where intensive management is presumably predator management. Threatened, at risk, locally and prescribed and so the outcome should be recovering as naturally rare species populations and ecosystems are
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 301 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point well as being in a healthy functioning state. improving where intensive management is occurring either on or off public conservation land.' Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - TB Free NZ is an important partner in Amend - 'The Department, Ngai Tahu, TB Free NZ, and Accept in part Bird Protection animal pest control. Stray stock are a problem that needs the community (including landowners) are working TB Free and reference to stray stock have been added Society to be dealt with in the Catlins. together to maintain and improve ecosystem health and to the Outcome. 330/249 protect forest and coastal ecosystems through collaborative animal pest and wild animal control at many places, and to increase awareness of the conservation values and threats in the Catlins. Stray stock are removed from public conservation lands.' Royal Forest and Outcome 9 - Aircraft should not be permitted at Nugget Amend - 'On public conservation lands, visitors experience Accept Bird Protection Point due to its importance for wildlife which can be occasional encounters with aircraft, except at some coastal The Outcome has been revised with no aircraft Society disturbed by aircraft. It is also easily accessible and locations including Nugget Point/Tokata where there are no encounters at Nugget Point/Tokata. Also see revised 330/250 there is no need to ever encounter aircraft. encounters with aircraft.' map 4 and Aircraft common issues report. Royal Forest and Priority ecosystems do not include all places that have New Outcome - 'Further local extinctions have not Accept in part Bird Protection important values. Conservation Act General Policy occurred and populations of threatened, at risk and locally This is covered in the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society required that CMS's maintain the integrity of and naturally rare species are improving within their natural 330/251 ecosystems and prevent loss of species and ecosystems. range, and are becoming more common sights. All native species are secure throughout their range.' Royal Forest and Public access to some sites is becoming restricted due to New Outcome - 'The public enjoys free walking access to Accept in part Bird Protection concessionaires and all sites on public conservation land all public conservation lands, especially all wild life A new Objective has been added to Part One to cover Society should be free of access. viewing sites.' working cooperatively with the NZ Walking Access 330/252 Commission to enhance public access. Royal Forest and There are a large number of important bird areas, as New Outcome - 'All important sea bird sites are protected Accept in part Bird Protection recognised internationally along the Otago Coastline. and there is an increase in the number and size of seabird This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society These are attached as an Appendix. These need to be colonies around the Catlins coast.' 330/253 incorporated into the CMS and listed as priority sites. Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.1 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth All policies - Recreational hunting should be mentioned Amend to reflect recreational hunting and hunters. Accept in part 149/47 in the CMS. Hunting is already mentioned in the Description and reference is made throughout the CMS to hunting and hunters. Glenys Dickson New Policy Explore the possibility of connecting ecosystems to provide Accept in part 288/6 a National Park in the Catlins. An investigation for a national park can be done in accordance with s8 NPA80. The land must first be public conservation land and waters. Reclassification of land is covered by 1.5.1 Objectives and Part Three Policies. Royal Forest and Generally support but advocacy needs to be broader Replace with - 'Advocate through statutory and non- Accept in part Bird Protection than just under the NZCP Statement. The Department statutory processes, including for the implementation of the This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 302 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society has a statutory responsibility to advocate for New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (2010) and for the 330/254 conservation which needs to be specified in the CMS. protection of ecological, landscape and cultural values off public conservation land, particularly for protection of significant indigenous vegetation and habitats, threatened and at risk, locally and naturally rare species, and control of weeds and pests.' Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.2 Our Seas Our Future Any cooperative efforts should also include local Reword to read: "Work cooperatively with Ngai Tahu and Accept in part 224/2 conservation groups and other environmental non- the community (including landowners and conservation Community encompasses conservation groups. A governmental organisations. groups) to identify and achieve community-led definition of community has been included; 'Any programmes..." individual or group - whether statutory or non- statutory, formal or informal, commercial or non- commercial - with an interest in a particular conservation issue.' Ngai Tahu (Te Need to include specific reference to "SILNA and other Amend policy to "Work cooperatively with NT and the Reject Runanga o Ngai Maori land owners". community (including SILNA and other Maori landowners It is unclear why SILNA & Maori landowners need Tahu and other and other landowners) ..." specific mention, given that all landowners need to be specified runanga) 'worked with' on the basis of their particular 309/52 circumstances. Royal Forest and Policy 2.8.2 to 2.8.7 - Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Some policies have been revised as a Society result of other submissions. 330/255 Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.3 Fiordland Tramping Remove the words "high numbers". Reject and Outdoor This area receives 'high numbers' of visitors each Recreation Club year. No change required. 93/56 Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.4 Fiordland Tramping Should specify walking tracks so that it is consistent Reject and Outdoor with the values, to avoid the risk of other kinds of tracks This Policy is not necessarily restricted to just Recreation Club being approved. walking tracks. Reference has been made to adverse 93/57 effects being avoided, remedied or mitigated. Catlins Coast Supports this approach, but more pest control required Retain policy 2.8.4 Accept Incorporated for possums and magpies. Also see revised 1.5.1 Objectives. 153/3 Geoff Spearpoint I support new tracks in the Catlin's. Retain. Accept 304/13 Support noted. The Policy has been revised as a result of other submissions and reference made to adverse effects being avoided remedied or mitigated.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 303 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Bruce McGill Should include horses. Accept in part 326/3 This was an oversight on our part and subsequently has been updated. See revised Policy 2.8.7 and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.5 Fiordland Tramping Should be no vehicles on public conservation land. Reject and Outdoor See Legal Roads common issues report. The legal Recreation Club roads identified in Table 2, for 4WD access in the 93/58 Catlins Place are Catlins Park Road, Back Stream Road and Tawanui camping ground access road. Clutha District Unclear whether this is an intentional prohibition on Clarify intention. Accept in part Council bikes, given that this is a popular recreational activity in There are currently no DOC managed mountain bike 308/2 the Catlins. tracks in the Catlins area. However mountain biking can occur on the legal roads. See revised Table and Description. Bruce McGill Should include horses. Accept in part 326/4 This was an oversight on our part and subsequently has been updated. See revised Policy 2.8.7 and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.6 Fiordland Tramping Cannot see any reason why aircraft access should be Reject and Outdoor allowed. Aircraft activity is low in this area. Please note that Recreation Club the area has changed from a Yellow Zone to a Green 93/59 zone to be consistent with the Southland CMS. See revised Appendix 13. Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Aircraft activity is low in this area. Please note that Regional Film the area has changed from a Yellow Zone to a Green Offices of New zone to be consistent with the Southland CMS. See Zealand revised Appendix 13. 290/58 Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.7 Fergus Sutherland Do not support no horses on conservation land Allow for horse access along the old rail line on Table Hill Accept 2/7 and along the coast This was an oversight on our part and subsequently has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 304 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ida and John Can not see that horse do any damage (compared to Delete policy Accept Burgess vehicles which we have noticed when riding on This was an oversight on our part and subsequently 115/1 Goldfields) and cannot see why riders may be banned has been updated. See revised Policy and the from enjoying our native areas. I have nowhere else inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part safe from road traffic to exercise my horse, than the Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. beaches and I am usually the sole occupant on the beach (apart from herons, spoonbills, sea birds, sea lion). We respect each others rights to be there. Catlins Coast Do not support this approach Accept Incorporated This was an oversight on our part and subsequently 153/4 has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. Peter Deans Oppose. As a neighbour to DOC I want to be able to Delete. Accept 236/1 take a horse into DOC land as some of our stock ends This was an oversight on our part and subsequently there and I use a horse to get them out. has been updated. See revised Policy and the If horses are kept off DOC land it could affect a major inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part fund raising event for the area i.e. the Catlins Canter, Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. horse trek run by the Owaka Lions Club. People come from all over NZ to see the beauty of the Catlin's by horse and a beach ride is often included which is a high light of some people. Film Otago Support Retain Reject Southland and This was an oversight on our part and subsequently Regional Film has been updated. See revised Policy and the Offices of New inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Zealand Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. 290/59 Clutha District Unclear whether this is an intentional prohibition on Clarify intention. Accept Council horses, given likely recreational use in the area. This was an oversight on our part and subsequently 308/3 has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Robbie McDonald I strongly object to this policy as an elderly rider I enjoy Amend to acknowledge use of the beach by horse riders. Accept 314/1 riding my horse at Sural Beach as the roads are too This was an oversight on our part and subsequently busy, horses do no damage to the sand. has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Owaka Pony Club Horses do far less damage than vehicles and/or Amend to acknowledge horse riding on the beaches Accept 315/2 mountain bikes however they are permitted access to This was an oversight on our part and subsequently conservation land. has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 305 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Bruce McGill Should allow horses. Accept 326/5 This was an oversight on our part and subsequently has been updated. See revised Policy and the inclusion of Table 5 and Policies 3.7.1 to 3.7.3 in Part Three. Also see Horse Riding Common Issues Report. Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.8 Fiordland Tramping Should be looking to eradicate pigs. Change to: "... adverse effects of pigs and to seek to Accept in part and Outdoor eradicate pigs." There is no intention to eradicate pigs from this area Recreation Club at this time. However it is important to raise 93/60 awareness of adverse effects and encourage recreational hunting. Management may be undertaken in areas of high ecological value. New Zealand Note the encouragement of pig hunting. Accept Deerstalkers Support noted. Association Incorporated 285/42 Ngai Tahu (Te Animal pests (deer and rabbits as well as pigs) need to Amend policy to include development of a strategy with Accept in part Runanga o Ngai be addressed to protect taonga species, wahi tapu, wahi landowners for effectively addressing the effects of pigs, Pigs are seen as a particular threat needing mention in Tahu and other taonga and whenua tupuna. deer and rabbits. the Catlins, while other species are less so and are specified runanga) covered for all of Otago by the 1.5.1 objectives. No 309/54 policy change required. Royal Forest and Pigs are a problem for yellow eyed penguins, and other Amend - 'Work with Ngai Tahu and the community Accept Bird Protection sea birds and should be exterminated from these areas. (including regional agencies and hunting groups) to raise The Policy has been revised and active control will be Society awareness of adverse effects of pigs and to encourage pig undertaken in areas of high ecological valus. 330/256 hunters to limit population growth and spread. Carry out pig control to protect sea bird nesting sites.' Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.9 Fiordland Tramping Support. Accept and Outdoor Support noted. Recreation Club 93/61 Royal Forest and Concession conditions should be enforced. Add - Enforce conditions of consents. Reject Bird Protection Monitoring will ensure adherence to the terms and Society conditions of the concession or permit documents and 330/257 does not need to be included in the CMS. Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.10 Our Seas Our Future Local conservation groups and other environmental non- Reword to read: "Work with the community (including Accept 224/3 government organisations should have greater input and local conservation groups) to raise public awareness of the Community encompasses conservation groups. A Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 306 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point involvement in programmes that raise public awareness. threat posed by uncontrolled dogs..." definition of community has been included; 'Any individual or group - whether statutory or non- statutory, formal or informal, commercial or non- commercial - with an interest in a particular conservation issue.' The Policy has been revised to read 'community (including councils). Clutha District Dog control is a Council function, so it is important that Note Council role under the Dog Control Act, and add Accept Council DOC works with Council. statement re collaboration. The Policy has been revised to include working with 308/4 community (including councils). Royal Forest and Dogs are a significant threat to sea bird breeding and the Amend - 'Raise public awareness of the threat posed by Accept in part Bird Protection welfare of marine mammals. Regulation in some uncontrolled dogs on beaches to marine mammals and The Policy has been revised to include working with Society instances is necessary. hioho/yellow-eyed penguins through provision of public community (including councils). 330/258 awareness programmes and signage. Regulate and enforce controls on beaches where seabirds breed and marine mammals occur.' Royal Forest and Native fish habitat could be improved in part of the New Policy to follow 2.8.11 - 'Investigate the feasibility of Reject Bird Protection Catlins. reducing the distribution of trout in the Maclenan River This is covered by the Policies in the Freshwater Society catchment.' Place and does not need to be included in the Catlins 330/264 Place. Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Policy 2.8.11 Royal Forest and This is a policy in the Eastern Otago Lowlands which New Policy to follow 2.8.11 - 'Work with community to Accept Bird Protection should also be in the Catlins Place. seek that vehicle access along beaches avoids impacts on A new policy has been added in regards to vehicle Society fragile dunes, nesting birds, marine mammals and access along beaches. 330/259 threatened, at risk, locally and naturally rare species.' Royal Forest and This is a policy in the Eastern Otago Lowlands which New Policy to follow 2.8.11 - 'Work with community Accept in part Bird Protection should also be in the Catlins Place. (including regional agencies) to raise awareness of the See revised Policy 2.8.10. Society threat posed to wildlife by uncontrolled dogs, and 330/260 implement dog provisions to protect vulnerable wildlife in accordance with Policies 3.6.1 to 3.6.6 within Part Three.' Royal Forest and The Catlins Operation Ark project should be New Policy to follow 2.8.11 - 'Carry out active Reject Bird Protection specifically mentioned, given its importance as a management in the Catlins Operation Ark to protect the The Operation Ark programme was completed in Society priority ecosystem for a range of threatened species. natural ecosystems and enhance populations of threatened, 2010 and the work has now been incorporated into 330/261 at risk and locally and naturally rare species.' the Department NHMS. See DM and Recreation common issues report. Royal Forest and There is no policy in this section about management to New Policy to follow 2.8.11 -' Carry out active Accept Bird Protection protect the whole place's biodiversity values. management and work with others to protect the Catlins A new Policy has been added in regards to Society indigenous ecosystems including but not limited to: biodiversity values. 330/262 a) indigenous or semi-indigenous riparian vegetation; b) habitats of threatened at risk and locally rare indigenous plants and animals or naturally or locally rare ecosystems;
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 307 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point c) areas of indigenous vegetation that link with indigenous ecosystems or adjoining upland areas, providing wildlife corridors; d) forest and shrub land ecosystems; e) wetlands and their margins; f) coastal turfs, herb fields and dune land ecosystems.' Royal Forest and The Catlins are an important recreation resource and New Policy to follow 2.8.11 - 'Maintain all tramping hut Reject Bird Protection this should be facilitated by maintaining existing huts and tracks, especially along the Catlins River walk.' Hut and track maintenance is built into the Society and tracks. Departments operational plans and is not required to 330/263 be included in the CMS. Royal Forest and Although not a top priority the reintroduction of blue New Policy to follow 2.8.11 -' Consider reintroduction of Reject Bird Protection duck and parakeets should be supported. previously extant species such as blue duck and parakeets.' The translocation of birds is an operational matter Society and does not need to be included in the CMS. 330/265 Section: 2.8 Catlins Place Milestones Year 3 CIH (Chaz) Forsyth All milestones - Recreational hunting should be Amend to reflect recreational hunting and hunters. Accept in part 149/46 mentioned in the CMS. See revised Milestones. Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 54. Include Year 3 milestone to report on progress in Accept in part Runanga o Ngai developing the strategy, and a 10-year milestone reporting See 309/54 response. Reporting on Policy 2.8.8 Tahu and other on progress and results of implementation. action on pigs would be covered by the common Year specified runanga) 3, 5 &10 milestones. Reporting on other pest actions 309/55 would be covered by the 1.5.1 milestones. Royal Forest and General comment - The listed milestones are nebulous Add meaningful milestones. Accept in part Bird Protection and don't report on progress to achieve actual See revised Milestones. Society conservation outcomes. 330/266 Royal Forest and New Yr 3, 5 and 10 Milestones Add: Accept in part Bird Protection 1. Report on the outcomes of management for threatened, See revised Milestones Society at risk species, locally and naturally rare species and 330/267 ecosystems. 2. Report on progress to control wilding trees and other woody weeds. 3. Report on the population status of Mohua and long tailed bats. Section: 2.9 Marine Place Fergus Sutherland Support the note of the value of concessionaires, the Accept 2/8 need for MPA's and advocacy for the marine Some policies have changed as a result of other environment. submissions. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 308 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Brian and Janice The endangered NZ Sea Lions at Surat Bay and other More public awareness should be undertaken by DOC to Accept in part O'Callaghan beaches attract many visitors. further protect them. Public awareness and protection of marine mammals 58/9 is covered by Objective 1.5.1.8 and by Policy 2.9.3. Fiordland Tramping Surprised that there is so little marine protection along Accept in part and Outdoor the Otago coastline. Support greater protection Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Recreation Club including marine reserves. Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look 93/63 at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. NZ Rock Lobster Several provisions reflect a confused understanding of References to mataitai or taiapure as MPAs should be Accept in part Industry Council an MPA. Presume that the intent is to reflect the broader deleted. The "protection standard" in the Government's See revised text and 'other' has been removed. Also and Paua Industry policy framework established through the Government's MPA Policy should be applied to identify marine protected see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Council MPA Policy. This contains a "protection standard" used areas. 178/3 to determine whether an area qualifies as an MPA. DOC should either implement consistently or seek to amend. The last para on pg 91 implies that mataitai and taiapure are MPAs. They are tools to provide for the customary utilisation of fisheries resources, not marine biodiversity protection tools and do not meet the Government's MPA "protection standard". NZ Rock Lobster Find the Minister's suggestion and DOC's response Accept in part Industry Council extremely concerning re: potential marine reserve. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago and Paua Industry Appears to be unrelated to the implementations of the Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look Council Government's MPA Policy. Seems to be proposing the at marine protection options for the southern part of 178/5 establishment of a single marine reserve - the type of ad the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are hoc initiative that the MPA regional planning process yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy was designed to avoid. The Government's MPA Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses at least provides stakeholders with certainty as to DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 process, the planning principles to be applied and the Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process anticipated outcomes. Making a submission on the draft is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration CMS is not a "collaborative process". CMS contains no with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas details on proposed areas for MPAs or marine reserves, guidance paper. therefore an insufficient basis for eliciting public response or a "community discussion". Garry Nixon Otago's coastline is spectacular, rich in biodiversity. Insert a statement making it clear that marine protection, Accept in part 216/20 Major draw card for tourists. The absence of a no-take including no-take marine reserves, is a priority. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 309 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point marine reserve is a major anomaly. Signal the intention Insert a new policy: "Priority should be given to Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look to create no-take marine reserves. establishment of representative no-take marine protected at marine protection options for the southern part of areas in Otago." the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Janet Ledingham New policy "Campaign vigorously to educate the public Accept in part 273/55 on the damage dogs can do to endangered wildlife on This is covered by the revised policies within the beaches". Support other policies. Places. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Janet Ledingham New policy to standardise with Canterbury CMS. Add "Prioritise statutory advocacy for a) the Accept in part 273/56 implementation of the NPCPS 2010 b) the protection of A new Policy has been included and a) to d) have Areas of Significant Natural Value c) the protection of been included. Both e) and f) are already covered by priority ecosystem sites and threatened species d) the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010. consistent district and regional plan provisions to address Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. crossboundary issues for the coastal marine areas e) fishing practises that protect priority ecosystem sites and threatened species and f) mining, exploration, dumping, dredging and other such activities to avoid harm to marine mammals and threatened species and their habitats." Janet Ledingham Milestones - set firm dates for the achievement of Accept in part 273/57 marine protected areas and reserves. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. See revised Milestones. Yellow-eyed Expand policy and outcome to "A network of MPAs is HR[Would like to see one or possibly two no-take reserves Accept in part Penguin Trust established and representative examples of the full established. Milestones should reflect this e.g. report on by Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago 284/6 range of Otagos marine communities and ecosystems 2014 and establish by 2017. Possible locations of marine Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look that are common or widespread, as well as outstanding, reserves - Long Point, Nuggets, one around Otago at marine protection options for the southern part of rare, distinctive, or internationally or nationally Peninsula, North Otago (Tabora Reserve for yep).] the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are important marine communities or ecosystems are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 310 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point protected in marine reserves in line with the national 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses policies for these 2 forms of protection." DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties.` Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Yellow-eyed There are policies about marine mammal viewing but Include a policy on bird viewing. Accept in part Penguin Trust there is not one for bird viewing (e.g. albatross, HR [Needs more specific directions for "other wildlife" The conditions around bird viewing are detailed in 284/10 penguin, titi). than in 2.9.4. Refer to policies used in other draft CMS.] the concession documents and do not need to be detailed in the CMS. A new policy has been added in regards to vulnerable wildlife. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Yellow-eyed Policy 2.4.8 Canterbury CMS should be added to Canterbury CMS Disturbance to wildlife policy should be Accept Penguin Trust Otago. "Seek that vulnerable wildlife (particularly added to Otago CMS. The Policy has been added. 284/12 ground-nesting birds) and fur seals/kekeno, sea lions, elephant seals are able to carry out their natural behaviours without human or domestic animal disturbance". Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better Amend name of the Place to Marine (or Chalmers)/Te Tai o Accept in part Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT to the Place. Arai te Uru. Name revised. "Marine" retained for clarity. Tahu and other Also consider changing English name to Chalmers. specified runanga) 309/61 Ngai Tahu (Te Islands have significant NT values; NT seek policy Add new policy: Enable Ngai Tahu access to islands for Accept in part Runanga o Ngai providing for access. customary use, access to urupa, and habitat restoration NT visits to the islands may occur in conjunction Tahu and other activities. with DOC management and be considered part of the specified runanga) islands' management. NT may wish to visit 309/65 independent of DOC, and policy is needed on this for the nature reserve islands where such activity may still need an entry permit, depending on the specific purpose of the NT visit and if it falls within 'management' or not. The status of the other islands allows free access. Add policy to read: "May permit Ngai Tahu to visit Green and Wharekakahu Islands Nature Reserves to carry out kaitiaki responsibilities or cultural activities." Ngai Tahu (Te Marine mammal viewing should be subject to controls Include new policy akin to SMCMS 3.11.6, with attention Accept in part Runanga o Ngai to protect these species, but these controls must be to 'seasons' rather than 'areas'. Policies 2.9.4 and 2.9.5, in conjunction with 3.10.1 to Tahu and other appropriate targeted. 3.10.3, are written in response to the specific specified runanga) management issues with marine mammal interactions 309/108 in Otago. These are different from those in Southland Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 311 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point (although protection and monitoring are covered in both). A new policy is not required. Ngai Tahu (Te Unnecessary limits on numbers of permits could hinder Provide for marine mammal watching permits over specific Reject Runanga o Ngai the ability for NT to take up opportunities for areas, rather than providing for permits over the whole See also 309/108 response. Limits, where used, are Tahu and other commercial marine mammal watching enterprises. marine area and then limiting numbers of permits, as the never used unnecessarily, but are based on scientific specified runanga) basis for controlling marine mammal watching. advice to ensure the wellbeing of the marine 309/125 mammals. Given that marine mammals do range over areas, limiting permits to specific areas may give permit-holders no certainty of being able to watch marine mammals, whereas limiting the number of permits allows for non-impactive mm watching no matter where the animals are. Section: 2.9 Marine Place Description Brian and Janice The Catlins Coastline lacks marine protection. We The Mataitai at Hay's Gap should be increased to include Accept in part O'Callaghan support DOC talking to small interested groups and all Campbell's Reef and along the coast to Kaka Point. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago 58/8 individuals to discuss ways and means to enhance and Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look increase fish stocks and establishing a Marine Reserve. at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Paul Dodgshun The most obvious aspect of Otago's marine Insert an upfront statement at the beginning of this section Accept in part 117/19 environment - the lack of a no-take marine protected regarding the lack of marine protection in Otago and of the Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago area - is inadequately addressed in the CMS. This lack pressing need to address this deficiency as a priority. Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look of protection needs to be mentioned and discussed as Insert policies that make it a priority for DOC to advocate at marine protection options for the southern part of one of the major threats to the marine environment and (including through statutory advocacy) for better marine the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are as a major gap in protected areas in Otago. protection. yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy Insert new policy : "Priority should be given to 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses establishment of representative no-take marine protected DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 areas in Otago, especially where they would complement Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process other forms of marine protection in place in adjacent areas is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration (e.g. Taiapure or Mataitai established under the Fisheries with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas Act). guidance paper. Kate Wardle Oppose the lack of no-take marine protected area. This Amend by including sentence in description explaining Accept in part 268/33 lack of protection need to be discussed as the main lack of no-take marine protected area, and need to resolve. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago threat to the marine environment. Include new policy that requires the formation of a no-take Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look marine protected area in Otago. at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 312 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not accurately reflect the values Expand narrative on NT associations and values. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and significance of this whenua tupuna/ancestral Text revised. Traditional names used in accordance Tahu and other landscape to NT. with NZGB and DOC publications standards. specified runanga) Request the reinstatement and use of traditional names 309/62 and traditions. Ngai Tahu (Te Amendments to narrative are requested for consistency Amend para 21 to: "There are currently two mataitai and Reject Runanga o Ngai with changes requested in Part 1 of the CMS. taiapure area in Otago (East Otago Taiapure, and the Re para 21, "mataitai" and "taiapure" are described in Tahu and other Moeraki and Pouna-wai Toriki/Hays Gap Mataitai). These the Glossary and no further explanation is needed in specified runanga) customary managed sites (s. 186b Fisheries Act) reflect NT the text. 309/63 connections with the marine environment, and could be Ngai Tahu policy documents, not the CMS, are the complemented by other marine protected areas or marine place to record NT policy, which presumably will reserves." also be tabled at the Otago MPA Forum. Add footnote: "It is the policy of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu that there shall be no marine reserves in areas of importance for customary fishing, wahi tapu or where it would diminish the development of any other area management tools such as mataitai, taiapure, rahui or tauranga ika." Experience I support the application of no take marine protected I would like a Guardians style panel to immediately Accept in part Fiordland areas and reduced take areas. implement a marine reserve at the Nuggets and 10% of Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Partnership coastal area closed, whether rolling closures or full marine Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look 310/2 reserve status, with reduced recreational take zones and at marine protection options for the southern part of commercial closed areas like Fiordland. Evidence from the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are Leigh and Poor Knights suggest we will all benefit. yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Royal Forest and The boundary for this place should stretch from below Amend 1st Para - 'This Place is the coastal marine area, Reject Bird Protection MHWS out to 200 nautical miles to reflect the MPA which is generally the area below MHWS stretching from The DG has determined that the boundary of the Society Policy which covers New Zealand's entire marine adjacent to the Waitaki River in the north to Waikawa CMS is the 12 nautical mile limit. This does not 330/268 environment including internal waters, the territorial sea Harbour in the south and offshore to 200 nautical miles prevent implementation of the relevant legislation out (coastline of 12 nautical miles) and the exclusive (370.4km) (refer Map 5.9).' the boundary of the EEZ. Also see Marine Protected
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 313 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point economic zone (12 to 200 nautical miles). Areas guidance paper. Royal Forest and The exclusive economic zone must be considered in Amend 2nd Para, 2nd Sentence - 'In addition, marine Reject Bird Protection relation to the Department functions. Section 17D values within New Zealand's 200 nautical mile Exclusive The DG has determined that the boundary of the Society Conservation Act requires that the DG shall set Economic Zone will be considered where they are related CMS is the 12 nautical mile limit. This does not 330/269 boundaries that include areas of responsibility under to the Department's statutory functions to protect wildlife prevent implementation of the relevant legislation out specified Acts. As the Department has responsibilities within the Exclusive Economic Zone, under the Marine the boundary of the EEZ therefore 'may' is considered under several Acts that cover the exclusive economic Mammals Protection Act 1978 and some species under the to be the appropriate term in this instance. Also see Zone it is not appropriate to use the term 'may'. Wildlife Act 1953.' Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Royal Forest and It would be useful to include some statements about the Last para p90, add statements to the effect of - 'Hectors Accept in part Bird Protection status of the Otago populations of Hectors dolphin, as it dolphins are highly valued by the public and are a The text has been revised and further detail on the Society appears that the North Otago population may be particular feature of the Waikouiti and Moeraki coastlines. Hectors dolphin is included. The DG has determined 330/270 declining. Hector dolphin are particularly valued by It is thought that the Blueskin Bay population is increasing that the boundary of the CMS is the 12 nautical mile Otago's communities and are a feature of the Waikouiti however there are concerns that the North Otago limit. This does not prevent implementation of the and Moeraki coastlines. population may be declining. Monitoring is required.' relevant legislation out the boundary of the EEZ. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. 'In 2008 a ban on the use of recreational and commercial set nets out to 4 nautical miles on the East coast of the South Island was established to provide greater protection to Hectors dolphins. However it is known that dolphins forage beyond this zone, at least out to 100m depth.' Royal Forest and The Conservation General Policy states that marine 2nd to last para p91 - amend - 'Our understanding of how Accept in part Bird Protection reserves will be considered where it is beneficial for the marine environment functions and contributes to the The Description has been revised to recognise that Society conservation management and the MPA Policy (30) regions prosperity and wellbeing is poor. Otago is the only Otago currently has no marine reserves. Work is 330/271 states that marine reserves will be used to protect; region in the South Island that does not have a marine currently underway on progressing the Otago Marine i) representative examples of the full range of marine reserve. There is an urgent need to establish no take marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look at marine communities; and reserves to protect representative examples of the full range protection options for the southern part of the South ii) outstanding, rare, distinctive, or internationally or of marine communities and ecosystems that are common or Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be nationally important marine communities or ecosystems; widespread, as well as outstanding, rare, distinctive or identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy 2.9.1 have and internationally or nationally important marine communities been revised and specifically addresses DOC's iii) natural features that are part of the biological and or ecosystems.' engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone physical processes of the marine communities and for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly ecosystems referred to in (i) and (ii), in particular those Last para p91 - amend - 'The Department will establish a managed with MPI and in collaboration with other natural features that are outstanding, rare, unique, marine protected areas forum to protect Otago's marine parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance beautiful or important. Otago is the only South Island biodiversity in various ways, including a national network paper. region that does not have a marine reserve and this of marine protected areas representative of New Zealand's obvious gap deserves specific mention. The need for no marine ecosystems and habitats. This network may use a take marine reserves must be given a more prominent range of protective measures, including no take marine focus in the CMS. reserves.' Royal Forest and First para p92 - This paragraph only indirectly refers to Add para to say - 'Recreation and commercial fishing Reject Bird Protection fishing threats, yet we know some fishing practices have practices can have direct and indirect adverse effects on The CMS notes the conservation concerns relate to Society significant impact through by catch, and on food chains. marine species through by catch, and reduction in food and the direct and indirect impacts, it is not necessary to 330/272 damage to marine habitats.' list the impacts.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 314 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and There is potential for kelp harvesting to have an impact Third para p92 - Add kelp harvesting to the list of threats. Accept Bird Protection on marine ecosystems and species. Kelp harvest has been added to the text. Society 330/273 Section: 2.9 Marine Place Outcome Jolyon Manning General comments support the identification and Accept 1/1 establishment of marine protected areas in Otago. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Alliance Group In developing "representative protected areas" a targeted Amend to recognise that conservation values need to be Accept in part Limited approach should be adopted based on true conservation balanced against wider social and economic outcomes to Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago 230/2 values of the area and flora/fauna within them. The ensure that Otago's communities can provide for their Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look current approach does not recognise the balance social, economic and cultural wellbeing whilst preserving at marine protection options for the southern part of between promoting conservation values and providing conservation values. the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are for the wider social/economic outcomes of the yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and Policy community. 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Area guidance paper. Janet Ledingham Pg 93, para 2. Need MPA including MR to have Amend "Marine protected areas including marine reserves Accept in part 273/52 established to protect representative examples of the full have been established to protect representative examples of Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago range of Otagos marine communities and ecosystems the full range of Otago's marine communities and Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look that are common or widespread as well as outstanding, ecosystems that are common or widespread, as well as at marine protection options for the southern part of rare, distinctive or internationally or nationally outstanding, rare, distinctive, or internationally or the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are important marine communities or ecosystems as per the nationally important marine communities or ecosystems, as yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5 and the MPA policy. per the MPA policy." Outcome and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 315 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Janet Ledingham New Outcome "Seek to ban vehicles from beaches Accept in part 273/53 where their presence endangers wildlife - sealions, The Department does not manage vehicles on seals, penguins and birds". beaches, this is the responsibility of Dunedin CC and Otago Regional Council. The Department can work with these councils to avoid adverse effects. This is covered in the Places and Policy 2.9.1 for marine protection mechanisms. The Outcome seeks that species are thriving and people value the marine ecosystem. Yellow-eyed If DOC is to achieve its outcome then it needs to do Change wording in Outcomes (para 2) from "initiate" to Accept in part Penguin Trust more than initiate in this period, but rather establish. "establish" Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago 284/4 Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5, Outcome and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Yellow-eyed Endorse the outcome but it needs to be clearer that this Amend to include gas and oil. Accept Penguin Trust includes gas and oil exploration as is spelt out in the 'Gas and Oil' have been added to the Outcome. 284/7 introduction. Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - Our vision is that there will be no more Amend - 'Marine environments are healthy and nationally Accept in part Bird Protection extinctions. threatened and at risk species including hoiho/yellow-eyed This is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Society penguins, kekeno/New Zealand fur seal and 330/274 whakahao/New Zealand sea lion thrive in Otago waters. They are valued and cared for by local people. Further extinctions of threatened and at risk species have not occurred and populations are improved where intensive management is occurring either on or off public conservation land.' Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - The CMS outcome statement is for the Delete and replace with - 'A network of marine protected Accept in part Bird Protection next 10 years and beyond. Within this time we want areas is established and representative examples of the full This Outcome has changed as a result of the Marine Society marine protected areas to have been established range of Otago's marine communities and ecosystems that Protection Planning Forum also see revised Policy 330/275 including marine reserves to protect representative are common or widespread, as well as outstanding, rare, 2.9.1. examples of the full range of Otago's marine distinctive or internationally or nationally important marine communities and ecosystems that are common or communities or ecosystems are protected in marine widespread, as well as outstanding, rare, distinctive, or reserves.' internationally or nationally important marine communities or ecosystems, as per the MPA Policy.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 316 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - Support safeguarding offshore islands and Amend - 'Offshore islands and stacks including Moturata, Accept in part Bird Protection stacks but also need to note that they provide safe Green and Wharekakahu Island provide safe refuges for 'Support flourishing populations of vulnerable plants Society havens for threatened plant species. seabirds, marine mammals and penguins to rest and breed species' has been added to the Outcome. 330/276 and support flourishing populations of their threatened at risk species, especially Cooks scurvy grass, Lepidium oleraceum.' Royal Forest and Outcome 6 - This paragraph only recognises the threat Amend 1st sentence - 'The extent to which land uses, Accept in part Bird Protection of land uses, yet fisheries impacts and climate change fishing, mining and exploration, disturbance and invasive This outcome is about how land use affects the Society arguably have greater impacts. Linking this para with species affects the marine environment are widely marine environment and working in an integrated 330/277 Ngai Tahu suggest they are the problem. recognised and addressed by agencies, industries and the way. 'Landowners and agencies' have been added to community.' the outcome.
Make the para below separate - 'The Department, Ngai Tahu and the community are working cooperatively including through research to address issues and associated activities affecting water quality and the health of the marine environment.' Royal Forest and Outcome 7 - Support recognition of adverse impacts of Retain provided it includes gas. Accept Bird Protection mineral exploration, provided this includes gas. 'Oil and gas' has been included in the Outcome. Society 330/278 Royal Forest and Outcome 8 - Support in general, however community Amend - 'The East Otago Taiapure Management Reject Bird Protection groups should be encouraged to work on priority Committee, the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust, the New It is not necessary to include additional statement. Society ecosystem sites or threatened and at risk species. Zealand Sea Lion Trust and other such community groups These will be part of the Departments discussion with 330/279 are supported to continue their work to protect the marine community groups. environment and its inhabitants. Community programmes working with priority ecosystems sites or threatened and at risk species are underway or developing.' Royal Forest and Vehicle use can damage marine ecosystems and if New Outcome - 'Any vehicle use avoids wildlife Accept in part Bird Protection vehicles continue to be allowed on beaches then the disturbance, vulnerable ecosystems and historic sites.' The Department does not manage vehicles on Society adverse effects need to be known and avoided. beaches, this is the responsibility of Dunedin CC and 330/280 Otago Regional Council. The Department can work with these councils to avoid adverse effects, this is covered in the Places. See revised Policy 2.9.1 for marine protection mechanisms. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Royal Forest and Hectors dolphins are affected by set nets which are New Outcome - 'Regular monitoring of populations of Reject Bird Protection allowed beyond 4 nautical miles. An outcome that is Hector's dolphins show that they are expanding and the As a result of the Otago Marine Protection Planning Society necessary for the protection of Hector's includes activities that threaten their population are avoided, or Forum there may be new MPA's within part of this 330/281 expanding the no set zone out to the 100m depth reduced to the point where they cause no damage to Place that may address set net use. Otherwise the use contour. dolphins.' of set nets is managed by MPI. The outcome seeks that species are thriving and that people coexist with Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 317 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point them and value the marine ecosystems. The Policy 2.9.3 and the 1.5.1 Objectives are also relevant. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Section: 2.9 Marine Place Policy 2.9.1 Aramoana (Otago) Support, it is vital to have a marine reserve off the Retain policy 2.9.1 Accept Conservation Otago Coast. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Charitable Trust Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look 9/13 at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5, Outcome and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Andrew Penniket There is no mention of Marine Reserves. Should be a clear goal in this policy of achieving 10% of Accept in part 48/1 the Otago Coast as Marine Reserves. Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5, Outcome and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Save the Otago Otago is the only area of the south Island without a Support. Accept Peninsula Inc Soc Marine Reserve Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago (STOP) Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look 217/5 at marine protection options for the southern part of the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5, Outcome and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Our Seas Our Future The phrase "marine protected areas" is too broad. Reword to read: "Contribute to building a nationally Accept in part 224/4 Would like to see more effort made in the establishment representative network of marine reserves, taking into Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 318 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point of one or more 'no-take' marine reserves in the Otago account the marine habitats and ecosystems listed in Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look marine environment in order to adequately protect NZ's Appendix 8." at marine protection options for the southern part of important and often unique, marine species, habitats and the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are ecosystems, as well as improve fish numbers for fishing. yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5, Outcome and Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA process is jointly managed with MPI and in collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Dunedin Marine Appreciate that due to the Marine Reserves Act DOC is Retain. contribute to building a nationally representative Accept in part Reserve Group not capable of directly advocating for Marine Protected network of marine protected areas, taking into account the Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago 226/1 Areas. Otago is now the only region in NZ to not have a marine habitats and ecosystems listed in Appendix 8. Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look no-take marine reserve, and because of this we support at marine protection options for the southern part of this policy and would like to see more steps taken to the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are ensure Otago will not stay that way. The benefits of yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5, Outcome and marine reserves - increased tourist, ecological, Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically cultural/spiritual and scientific use values and benefits addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a to fish stocks (reserves effectively act as nurseries for Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA fish populations) will benefit all surrounding fisheries. process is jointly managed with MPI and in Hugely beneficial to the region to have more marine collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine protected areas, specifically no-take marine reserves, Protected Areas guidance paper. although other measures can also be beneficial. We would like to see a cohesive Marine Management forum like those of other regions which can have all, stakeholders present or represented. Additionally we would like to see DOC help facilitate, consult and aide groups like ours which aim to create specific reserves or similar, so that Otago can have an effective network of marine protected areas which can effectively benefit all users, like those of other regions. For this reason we support this policy. Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 63. Amend policy: "Contribute to building a nationally Accept in part Runanga o Ngai representative network of marine protected areas by See 309/63 response. With the establishment of the Tahu and other initiating an integrated process, in partnership with NT, to Otago MPA Forum this policy needs updating. It will specified runanga) identify and implement appropriate conservation measures now read: "Work with MPI, Ngai Tahu and the 309/198 to support healthy populations of marine species, taking community to implement the decisions, as ratified by into account the marine habitats and ecosystems listed in the Ministers, of the Otago Marine Protected Areas Appendix 8. Forum." Royal Forest and The CMS should be specific about actually establishing Delete 1st para and make it clear that DOC will work to Accept in part Bird Protection marine protected areas and making sure that not take establish marine reserves to protect representative examples Work is currently underway on progressing the Otago Society marine reserves will be used to protect representative of the full range of Otago ecosystems as provided for in Marine Protection Planning Forum, which will look 330/282 examples of the full range of Otago's marine Policy 30 MPA. at marine protection options for the southern part of Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 319 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point communities and as per the MPA Policy. the South Island's east coast. The proposed areas are Add words to this effect - 'Work to establish marine yet to be identified. Objective 1.5.1.5, Outcome and protected areas generally and no take marine reserves Policy 2.9.1 have been revised and specifically specifically to protect representative examples of the full addresses DOC's engagement in MPA's and there is a range of Otago's marine communities and ecosystems that Year 5 Milestone for MPA investigations. An MPA are common or widespread; outstanding, rare, distinctive or process is jointly managed with MPI and in internationally or nationally important marine communities collaboration with other parties. Also see Marine or ecosystems; and natural features that are outstanding, Protected Area guidance paper. rare, unique, beautiful, or important, taking into account the marine habitats listed in Appendix 8.' Section: 2.9 Marine Place Policy 2.9.2 Aramoana (Otago) Support, everyone should be working together to raise Retain policy 2.9.2 Accept Conservation awareness of our marine mammals and their plight. Support noted. The Policy has changed as a result of Charitable Trust other submissions. 9/14 Alliance Group Encourage DOC to build cooperative and mutually No Change Accept Limited supportive conservation partnerships with other Support noted. The Policy has changed as a result of 230/4 agencies, landowners and the community to achieve a other submissions. balance that recognises the social/economic outcomes of communities with the need to preserve conservation values. Royal Forest and Doc needs to work with industries and government Amend - 'Work in an integrated way with Ngai Tahu, Accept in part Bird Protection agencies to advocate for the protection of species and Ministry of Primary Industries, Ministry of Economic The Policy has been revised to include relevant Society ecosystems. DOC is also required to do more than Development, local government, industries and the agencies. 330/283 advocate and conservation won't be enhanced if DOC community to raise awareness of and secure protection of does not work to secure protection for species and the marine environment and the marine mammals, ecosystems. penguins, seabirds and other species living in it and advocate for marine values and ways to enhance those values and reduce threats.' Section: 2.9 Marine Place Policy 2.9.3 Aramoana (Otago) Support, research is fundamental to understanding what Retain policy 2.9.3 Accept Conservation is happening in the natural world. Support noted. Charitable Trust 9/15 Yellow-eyed Given the recent cuts to DOC staff and operational High priority given to continued monitoring of yellow-eyed Accept in part Penguin Trust budgets we would like to see monitoring given priority, penguins survival and breeding success. The Departments 'Hoiho Recovery Plan 2000-2025' 284/8 while acknowledging that it will be necessary to HR [Specifically want a focus on how many nests, how includes an objective and associated actions for maintain and foster new and collaborative relationships many eggs, how many hatching, and how many fledging monitoring and does not need to be included in the with research and tertiary institutions. (chip these for measuring longevity and movement).] CMS. Royal Forest and DOC needs to ensure that populations of threatened and Amend - 'Undertake regular monitoring of threatened and Reject Bird Protection at risk species are regularly monitored. at risk species and maintain and establish new relationships It amy not be that it is the Department that undertakes Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 320 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Society with research and tertiary institutions and others to work the monitoring and this Policy is about building 330/284 collaboratively with the Department to maximise the relationships with research and tertiary institutions in benefits of monitoring and research on marine species and order to maximise the benefit from the reasearch ecosystems.' being undertaken. Section: 2.9 Marine Place Policy 2.9.4 Janet Ledingham Otago and Canterbury CMSs should be consistent in Amend to "Take a precautionary approach to the number of Accept in part 273/54 their approach. commercial operators involved in marine mammal A precautionary approach has been added to the operations and other wildlife viewing . . ." Policy. Royal Forest and The Otago and Canterbury CMS should be consistent in Amend - 'Take a precautionary approach to the number of Accept in part Bird Protection their approach. Canterbury CMS will take a commercial operators involved in marine mammals A precautionary approach has been added to the Society precautionary approach to the number of commercial operations and other wildlife viewing to ensure adverse Policy. 330/285 operations involved in marine mammal operations, effects on marine animals; wildlife and their habitats are including seeking a moratorium on the issuing of new avoided, including having regards to the number and effect permits if research and monitoring indicates that such a of the existing commercial operations in accordance with step is required, whereas Otago may authorised marine Policy 3.10 to 3.10.3 in Park Three.' mammal and other wildlife viewing. Royal Forest and Filming creates more disturbance and there are no Amend - 'Green and Wharekakahu Island concessions Reject Bird Protection species found here that can't be filmed elsewhere. should only be issued for the purposes of research.' Filming is considered appropriate for these Islands, Society visitors will be accompanied by a staff member. 330/286 Section: 2.9 Marine Place Policy 2.9.5 Ngai Tahu (Te Marine mammal viewing should be subject to controls Amend policy to prevent marine mammal viewing in Accept in part Runanga o Ngai to protect these species, but these controls must be breeding and nursing seasons rather than areas. See 309/108 & 125. Revise policy to read: "Should Tahu and other appropriately targeted. not grant permits for marine mammal viewing at specified runanga) marine mammal breeding or crèche sites and/or 309/64 seasons." Section: 2.9 Marine Place Policy 2.9.7 Royal Forest and Otago and especially Dunedin is considered the sea bird New Policy to follow 2.9.7 - 'Increase populations of Accept in part Bird Protection capital and this brings many economic benefits to the threatened seabirds by securing and managing nesting and This is covered by the 1.5.1 Objectives. Society city and the region. Expanding sea bird populations habitat management and ensuring pest plant and predator 330/287 should be a focus for DOC. control is undertaken at all breeding sites.' Royal Forest and New policy needed to be consistent with Canterbury New Policy to follow 2.9.7 (taken from the Canterbury Accept Bird Protection CMS. CMS 2.4.8) - 'Seek that vulnerable wildlife (particularly This Policy has been added. Society ground-nesting birds) and fur seals/kekeno, sea lions and 330/288 elephant seals are able to carry out their natural behaviours without human or domestic animal disturbance.' Royal Forest and Threats to Hectors dolphins remain and need to be New Policy to follow 2.8.7 - Hectors dolphins - 'Seek Accept in part Bird Protection addressed to ensure this species is secure in Otago. greater protection for Hector dolphins and investigate As a result of the Otago Marine Protection Planning Society expanding the set net ban out to the 100m depth contour.' Forum there may be new MPA's within part of this 330/289 Place that may address set net use. Otherwise the use
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 321 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point of set nets is managed by MPI. Policy 2.9.1 has been revised. The revised outcome seeks that species are thriving and that people coexist with them and value the marine ecosystems. Also see Marine Protected Areas guidance paper. Royal Forest and Standardise the Otago CMS with the Canterbury New Policy to follow 2.9.7 - Statutory Advocacy - Accept in part Bird Protection advocacy provisions, and add advocacy regarding Undertake statutory advocacy for: A new Policy has been added and included a) to d_ - Society fisheries and developments that might harm species and a) the implementation of the New Zealand Coastal Policy e) to f) are covered by the New Zealand Coastal 330/290 habitats. Statement 2010; Policy Statement. b) the protection of Areas of Significant Natural Value; c) the protection of priority ecosystem sites and threatened and at risk species. d) consistent district and regional plan provisions to address cross boundary issues for the coastal marine area; e) fishing practices that protect priority ecosystem sites and threatened and at risk species; and f) mining, exploration, dumping, dredging and other such activities to avoid harm to marine mammals and threatened and at risk species, and their habitats. Section: 2.9 Marine Place Milestones Year 3 Yellow-eyed Merely reporting on progress in 2017, 2019 and 2024 is Shorten the timeframe for establishing not only MPA but Accept in part Penguin Trust not acceptable. also 1 or 2 no take Marine Reserves. See revised Milestones. 284/5 Section: 2.9 Marine Place Milestones Year 5 Alan Mark Recommend a clearer and stronger case be made to First Year 5 milestone should be a Year 3 Milestone. Accept in part 35/18 establish a marine reserve. See revised Milestones. Save the Otago Lack of goals for establishing MPA's is disappointing. Add milestone: Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc Merely reporting on progress is not good enough. "One Marine Reserve to be established in Otago by 2019." See revised Milestones. (STOP) Oppose milestones. 217/6 Our Seas Our Future Establishing a marine reserve in Otago should be of Move milestone to year 3. Accept in part 224/5 greater priority, with progress occurring at least by the See revised Milestones. end of Year 3, not 5 or 10 (Otago being the only NZ region not to have a marine reserve in place. University of Otago Re report on progress towards Marine Reserve. The Given diversity of marine habitats and threatened species Accept in part Marine Science Otago coast has many nationally significant features yet present in region we suggest that the Milestone is changed See revised Milestones. Department there are currently no marine reserves on Otago Coast, to "Designation of a Marine Reserve/s on the Otago Coast. 247/2 and only one in entire Southern Coastal Bio geographic Region. A marine reserve network would not only have conservation benefits but would satisfy other objectives e.g. to work in an integrated way with Ngai Tahu and Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 322 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point community to advocate for protection of marine environment, and the monitoring programme required by MPA Policy would establish or maintain the collaborative relationships with research and tertiary institutions. Section: 2.9 Marine Place Milestones Year 10 Alan Mark Recommend a clearer and stronger case be made to Replace first milestone with "Successful establishment of Accept in part 35/19 establish a marine reserve. at least one new marine protected area". See revised Milestones. Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Fergus Sutherland Support emphasis on access and protection of eels Accept 2/9 The commerical eeling section in Part Three has been revised. Telford Fishing and Add a new policy 2.10.12 Provide information and Accept in part Hunting Services work cooperatively with NZPFGA as a concessionaire Concessionaires are included in 'community' and is 11/8 on matters relating to sports fish values covered by revised 2.10.1. A new definition of community has been added to the Glossary. Alan Mark I am pleased to see the high ecological standing given to Strongly endorse the proposed actions for these areas. Accept 35/10 the special natural features associated with the upper Support noted. Some of the policy has been revised Taieri Scoll Plain and Waiport-Waihola Wetlands. as a result of other submissions. New Zealand There are a significant numbers of anglers (guided and Provide a strategy for sport fishing and identify where sport Accept in part Professional unguided) utilising PCL. DOC are responsible for fishing and guided fishing actually occurs in the Otago See Description , para 3. Several agencies have a role Fishing Guides Assn administering sport fishing but have provided little in Area. in freshwater management. The Department working 61/7 relation to sport fishing in the CMS. DOC needs to with Fish and Game is covered by revised Policy liaise with Fish and Game to develop a strategy for sport 2.10.1. A new section on sports fish has been added fishing. to Part Three. Fiordland Tramping Supports any measures to improve water quality. Being Add policy requiring DOC to work with other agencies to Accept and Outdoor able to drink the water and swim in lakes and rivers is improve the quality of water in all rivers and lakes. This is covered by revised Policy 2.10.1. Recreation Club very important. 93/64 TrustPower Limited As hydroelectricity generation activities rely on a read Amend "Today, water generates new wealth and well-being Accept 105/21 supply of water, it seems appropriate that such activities from agriculture, farming, HYDROELECTRICITY The text has been revised to include hydroelectricity. should be recognised within the Description of Fresh GENERATION and variety of recreational and tourism Water Place. pursuits." TrustPower Limited CMS does not provide a balanced view of Delete paragraph 2, pg 98 "While many waterways . . . . ." Accept in part 105/22 hydroelectricity generation. With careful management The Description has been revised and paragraph 2 has hydroelectricity generation can co-exist and been deleted. complement other activities without creating conflict. Councils are responsible for balancing pressures on water resources etc. Such pressures are identified in Council planning documents and do not need to be Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 323 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point reiterated in the CMS. TrustPower Limited Support provision as it recognises that water also has Retain in entirety Accept in part 105/23 value in terms of supporting peoples livelihoods and Support noted. This outcome has been revised as a well being as well as for conservation value. result of other submissions. TrustPower Limited CMS needs to recognise that there are existing Additional milestone "Consult with the river users both Accept in part 105/27 operational and authorised hydroelectricity power upstream and downstream of the Waihola-Taieri Wetlands Consultation will be part of the protection process schemes located near Taieri Scroll Plain and Lake complex and the Taieri Scroll Plain to determine the and does not need to be included in the CMS. See Waipori. Therefore prior to seeking protection of these appropriateness of seeking the protection and recognition revised outcome. resources, DOC needs to consult with Trustpower and of these resources as Wetlands of International other water users to ensure that recognition as a Significance". Wetland of International Importance does not impede existing or future activities including electricity generation operations and maintenance activities. TrustPower Limited CMS needs to recognise that there are existing Additional Policy "Consult with the river users both Accept in part 105/28 operational and authorised hydroelectricity power upstream and downstream of the Waihola-Taieri Wetlands Consultation will be part of the protection process schemes located near Taieri Scroll Plain and Lake complex and the Taieri Scroll Plain to determine the and does not need to be included in the CMS. See Waipori. Therefore prior to seeking protection of these appropriateness of seeking the protection and recognition revised outcome. resources, DOC needs to consult with Trustpower and of these resources as Wetlands of International other water users to ensure that recognition as a Significance." Wetland of International Importance does not impede existing or future activities including electricity generation operations and maintenance activities. Paul Dodgshun Freshwater is one of the most important natural Insert further policies: Accept in part 117/20 resources in Otago. It faces many threats. The current 1) Advocate through statutory, non-statutory processes for Policies 2.10.1 to 2.10.11 have been revised. They policies do not adequately address the issues facing the establishment of a representative network of protected include working with the relevant agencies to achieve freshwater protection. There needs to be much greater rivers in Otago, with particular emphasis on protecting integrated management for the protection and commitment to freshwater protection by DOC, working rivers with outstanding ecological, landscape, scenic, enhancement of freshwater habitats. Including access, in conjunction with local authorities, communities and recreational, amenity and cultural characteristics. freshwater galaxiids and other species.The iwi. DOC's statutory advocacy role is very important. 2) Advocate through statutory and non-statutory processes commerical eeling section in Part Three has been Current provisions are inadequate to address the for the ongoing protection of the rivers identified in 1) revised. significance of freshwater resources and the threats to above and where possible give support and advice to them. community-run river protection and restoration In relation to rivers, the CMS should have regard to the programmes. findings of the NZCA Report (Nov 2011) entitled 3) Seek formal protection for important wild and scenic "Protecting NZ's Rivers" and include its rivers and their margins, in particular braided river habitats recommendations for enhancing river protection and species. (starting on pg 43 of the report). 4) Commercial and recreational eeling should not be allowed within public conservation lands and waters. 5) Manage marginal strips primarily to protect indigenous freshwater and riparian values and to provide non- mechanised access to and along waterways where this is consistent with protection of indigenous species and
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 324 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point habitats. 6) Consideration of concession applications for use of marginal strips should ensure that there is net benefit to riparian values, to public access and to water quality in the same locations. Fish and Game New There are no specific clauses for advocacy in Add policy: "In association with the Otago and Central Accept in part Zealand - Otago conjunction with the OF&GC, which is the primary South Island Fish and Game councils, encourage greater Policy 2.10.1 has been revised and fish and game Region statutory manager and stakeholder for freshwater issues public awareness of the importance of freshwater resources councils have been included. 148/14 in Otago. to Ngai Tahu and the protection of natural and recreational resources valued and managed by these Councils on behalf of anglers and hunters." Fish and Game New The Place offers no specific direction on advocacy for Accept in part Zealand - Otago water quality or to improve water quality. Policy 2.10.1 and 2.102 have been revised. The Region protection and enhancement of freshwater ecosystems 148/15 included water quality and quantity. Fish and Game New Water yield is an essential ecosystem service and in Add policies: Accept in part Zealand - Otago some cases the primary environmental and economic a) That the Department recognise and further publicise the Outcome has been revised to include water yield. Region justification for the retirement of high country pastoral water yield and retention benefits of catchments (including Also see revised Policy 2.10.1. 148/19 land through tenure review. their possible downstream commercial value) containing native tussock vegetation. b) That the Department investigate, in partnership with commercial water users government agencies, and the community, ways to improve the water yield of appropriate catchments in Otago in order to sustain conservation values downstream and existing abstractions. C) That the Department take into account the water yield values of public conservation land, including future public conservation land from the tenure review process, and use these values as a tool for public awareness and advocacy. Federated Mountain Needs to be a policy on advocating to retain and Three policies are suggested (see submission). Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) enhance the water yield values of the high country. Outcome has been revised to include water yeild and 172/15 Policy 2.10.1 has been revised to address water yields from tussocklands. Garry Nixon Deterioration in the quality and flow of water in the Insert six further policies [see submission]. Accept in part 216/21 rivers of Central and Eastern Otago is serious. Current Add to Policy 2.10.2 priorities for statutory advocacy [see Policies 2.10.1 to 2.10.11 have been revised. They policies do not adequately address the issues facing submission]. include working with the relevant agencies to achieve freshwater protection. Should draw on the NZCA's integrated management for the protection and document "Protecting NZ's Rivers" to develop a range enhancement of freshwater habitats. Including access, of policies on freshwater. freshwater galaxiids and other species. The commercial eeling section in Part Three has been revised.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 325 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Alliance Group Consider that freshwater management is primarily a Accept in part Limited function of Regional Councils. Need to recognise that See Description , para 3. While regional councils 230/1 freshwater ecosytems are used and utilised for many leads freshwater management, the Department also purposes and in promoting conservation DOC needs to has a role under the Conservation Act for consider wider social and economic outcomes of the preservation of indigenous freshwater fisheries and community. Language adopted is inconsistent and in the habitats of freshwater fish species. some instances unreasonable given DOCs intention to advocate beyond conservation lands/waters. Ngai Tahu (Te Assigning dual names to the Place would better Amend name of Place to Freshwater / Wai Maori. Accept Runanga o Ngai recognise the connection of NT. Name revised. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/66 Ngai Tahu (Te Grazing near waterways can have adverse effects on Include new policy: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai water quality & habitats. 1. Advocate for modern best practice to be applied to the Concessions seldom have a 'phase out' process, they Tahu and other grazing of wetlands, flood plains and water margins, simply expire and are not renewed. Policies 3.13.1 specified runanga) including the retirement of riparian areas, marginal strips and 3.13.2, for all of Otago pcl&w, should ensure the 309/74 and uplands from intensive grazing regimes, in order to concerns raised in the submn are addressed, but sustain and restore sensitive habitats and in-water values, Policy 3.13.3 needs revising to read: "...should not be and to protect cultural values. renewed where...". No new policy required. 2. To phase out grazing concessions adjacent to waterways where these may have an adverse effect on water quality, habitats or cultural values associated with the waterway. Ngai Tahu (Te Because the specific policies in Place sections prevail Include Policy 1.4.2.4 (amended as requested - refer Submn Accept in part Runanga o Ngai over policies in Part One, customary take of indigenous point # 86) or include a cross-reference (refer SMCMS If the Place policies are silent on an issue, as they are Tahu and other fish needs to be provided for in this Place as well as in Policy 2.6.5 footnote). on customary take, then the Parts One and Three specified runanga) Section 1.4. policies prevail. Customary take is covered in 1.4; no 309/75 additional policy is required. Ngai Tahu (Te NT wish to be able to use mahinga kai and to retrieve Include new policy providing for access to and use of Accept in part Runanga o Ngai materials for cultural purposes from waterways, mahinga kai and materials for cultural purposes. See 309/75 response. Tahu and other including wetlands. specified runanga) 309/76 Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Description Fish and Game New Should also refer, 3rd para, to the Wildlife Act 1953, Accept Zealand - Otago not just CA87. The Wildlife Act 1953 has been added to the Region Description. 148/43 Fish and Game New Re 5th para, the Kawarau WCO also includes the Nevis. Accept Zealand - Otago The Nevis River has been added to the Description. Region 148/44 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 326 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te The description does not accurately reflect the values 1. Include narrative (reflecting that in Te R o NT Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and significance of this whenua tupuna/ancestral Freshwater Policy) to recognise the significance of Text revised, based on that in the submission. Tahu and other landscape to NT. waterways to NT, including their importance for supporting specified runanga) taonga species and mahinga kai. 309/67 2. Acknowledge the mahinga kai record produced by HK Taiaroa. 3. In discussion of wetlands, include reference to their NT cultural values. In particular, the Waihola-Waipori wetland values. Ngai Tahu (Te The 2nd-last para re jetboats needs reworded to include Reword to: "Despite meeting the goals of public access to Accept in part Runanga o Ngai reference to how jetboat activities are managed. the conservation estate and more people being active, jet Yes, given that concessions exist for jetboat use of Tahu and other boats and their associated activities can, if not carefully pcl&w, their positive effects do also need mention. specified runanga) managed, have an adverse effect on braided river habitats Revise text to read "Jetboats assist public access to 309/68 and birds, and water-based recreational experiences." public conservation lands and waters, where in accordance with navigational safety bylaws, but if not carefully managed can have adverse effects…". DOC statutory advocacy under Policy 2.10.2.c) covers the navigational safety bylaws. Experience I support the establishment of fish passes for Please ensure the rivers continue to meet the sea, that Accept in part Fiordland natives/galaziids and encourage more staunch freshwater fish can connect to moana and that the longfin See revised commercial eeling policies in Part Three. Partnership safeguards for Tuna. tuna fishery is closed so the populations can recover and 310/3 adjust to current unsustainable water use. Keith Douglas Water flow to the ocean, ensure braided rivers carry Water flows in rivers to flush weeds and maintain historical Accept in part Hitchon sufficient flow to supply nutrients to maintain fisheries biodiversity in at least 50% of rivers. This is covered by revised Policy 2.10.6, minimum 311/1 and sanctuaries. Ensure rivers have sufficient flow to flow has been revised to ecological flow. carry metal to build/maintain beaches shape and compensate erosion. Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Outcome John Highton There is weakness in plans for freshwater in this CMS should include a tangible improvement in water Accept in part 4/2 document, there are lack of plans relating to Didymo, quality measured on year by year verifiable and published The outcome has been revised to include didymo and policy should include active improvement of water indicators, there needs to be a plan relating to didymo, wilding trees. Also see revised Appendix 5 which quality of including lowland values (including should be a policy of active restoration of the critical upper includes didymo. The Ministry of Primary Industries restoration of tussocks and wetlands in the upper part of reaches of rivers and restoration of wetlands, this should is the lead agency and coordinates resources for the rivers, fencing margins in upper reaches). DOC should be a broad policy and not confined to a few headline areas Department, Fish and Game councils and local provide leadership in this. Plans should be more government and industry agencies and Ngai Tahu. comprehensive and not just for a few headline projects. Also see revised policies, Fish and Game New 7th para should say that "Tussock grasslands are valued Accept Zealand - Otago and protected..." 'Protected' has been added to the Outcome. Region 148/45
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 327 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Real Journeys Final para, pg 99 - support provisions which facilitate Retain. Accept Limited public access to the waterways of Otago. Support noted. 194/24 Janet Ledingham Fully endorse. Accept 273/58 Support noted. Some text has changed as a result of other submissions. Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point # 71. Include statement reflecting a vision for indigenous-only Accept in part Runanga o Ngai fishery streams. See 309/71 response. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/72 Royal Forest and Outcome 1 - It is not DOC's role to ensure that Amend - 'They are cherished for their natural, historic, Reject Bird Protection freshwater is cherished for its economic values and this cultural, recreational values.' This outcome is looking into the future where Otago's Society potentially creates conflict with the conservation and healthy and vibrant indigenous habitats and species 330/291 recreation values DOC is charged with managing and are recognised for their values, including economic. advocating for. See revised outcome. Royal Forest and Outcome 2 - This is a common outcome statement and Amend - 'Priority ecosystems are recovering and are in a Accept in part Bird Protection should be consistent throughout the document. healthy functioning state as a result of integrated The Outcome has been revised to reflect the other Society programmes that include intensive pest and predator Outcomes detailed in the CMS. 330/292 management. Threatened, at risk, locally and naturally rare species populations (including non-migratory galaxiids) and ecosystems are improving where intensive management is occurring either on or off public conservation land.' Royal Forest and Outcome 3 - Support but add Otago Fish and Game as Add Otago Fish and Game. Accept Bird Protection they are a key stakeholder and have statutory This Outcome has been revised and fish and games Society responsibilities. councils has been added to the text. 330/293 Royal Forest and Outcome 4 - 'Expanding' is an odd phrase to use. Amend - 'Indigenous vegetation is protected and being Accept in part Bird Protection restored on the margins of lakes, rivers and wetlands, The Outcome has been revised and protected has Society creating new wildlife habitats and corridors and enhancing been included. 330/294 landscape and aquatic values.' Royal Forest and Outcome 5 - The reference to prosperity is inappropriate Delete 'and prosperity'. Reject Bird Protection given DOC's functions. The rivers and lakes being recognised for the Society ecological, cultural, landscape and recreation values 330/295 does contribute to the regions prosperity. See revised outcome. Royal Forest and Outcome 6 - Recognising and valuing the intrinsic Amend - 'The intrinsic values of wetland ecosystems Reject Bird Protection values may not lead to their protection. (including the lesser known and valued upland mires and Protecting is already included and does not need to be Society bogs) are recognised, protected and valued by communities repeated. 330/296 which are actively involved in their on-going protection and enhancement.' Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 328 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Outcome 7 - Valuing them doesn't necessarily improve Amend - 'Tussock grassland are valued and protected for Accept Bird Protection the likelihood that they will be maintained or protected. the role they play in water storage and in protecting Outcome has been revised to include water yield. Society catchment water quality and quantity.' 330/297 Royal Forest and Outcome 8 - Safety to swim is an important value of Amend 1st sentence - 'Water quality, flows and natural Accept in part Bird Protection rivers and streams. character in lowland waterways are allowing Otago's The Outcome is revised to reflect enhancement of Society distinctive freshwater species to thrive and are safe and recreational activities. 330/298 enjoyable to swim in.' Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.1 Upper Clutha Should explicitly include fish and game councils. Include the words in brackets "(including regional and Accept Angling Club territorial authorities and fish and game councils)" after The Policy has been revised and the relevant agencies 215/6 'community' exactly as it appears in the wording of Policy have been added. 2.10.6. Kate Wardle Current policies do not adequately address the issues Add the following new policies: Accept in part 268/94 facing freshwater protection. Greater commitment to 1. Advocate through statutory and non-statutory processes These are covered by the revised Policies of protection is required from DOC, Iwi and Council. for the establishment of a representative network of Freshwater Place. Commercial eeling is covered in Advocacy important. Current provisions are inadequate protected rivers in Otago, with particular emphasis on Part Three. Concession application are considered in to address the significance of freshwater resources and protecting rivers with outstanding ecological landscapes, accordance with Part 3B of the CA87. the threats to them. scenic, recreational, amenity and cultural characteristics. 2. Advocate through statutory and non-statutory processes for the on-going protection of the rivers indentified in (1) above and where possible give support and advice to community-run river protection and restoration programmes. 3. Seek formal protection for important wild and scenic rivers and their margins, in particular braided river habitats and species. 4. Manage marginal strips primarily to protect indigenous freshwater and riparian values and to provide non- mechanised access to and along waterway where this is consistent with protection of indigenous species and habitats. 5. Commercial and recreational eeling should not be allowed within public conservation lands and waters. 6. Consideration of concession application for use of marginal strips should ensure that there is net benefit to riparian values to public access and to water quality in the same locations. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. The Policy has changed as a result of Society other submissions. 330/299 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 329 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ian Cole Fish and Game should be included. Accept 334/6 The Policy has been revised to include fish and game councils. Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.2 (National Issue) Waitaki District Part c) of the policy refers to DOC advocating for No change. Accept Council district (and regional) plans to contain provisions to The Policy has changes as a result of other 83/18 address river ecosystems functioning and protection. submissions. The current District Plan contains some provisions for this already and the review of it will also need to take this into account. Paul Dodgshun See submn point 20. Add to Policy 2.10.2 the following priorities for statutory Accept in part 117/21 advocacy: Policy 2.10.2 sets out DOC's priorities and the points The protection of: raised are already covered in a) to e) of the Policy. - indigenous riparian vegetation, especially those areas with links to other intact freshwater or terrestrial ecosystems; - lowland and upland wetlands and their margins; - braided river habitats and species; - flow regimes that ensure survival of freshwater fish and their habitats; - tussock grasslands and their catchments for the water yield services provided by them; and - recreational opportunities that are consistent with protection of indigenous species and habitats. Fish and Game New Excellent. Accept Zealand - Otago Support noted. The Policy has changed as a result of Region other submissions. 148/17 Fish and Game New Support this policy relating to fish passage and WCOs. Accept Zealand - Otago Support noted. This Policy has been revised as a Region result of other submissions. 148/46 Upper Clutha Strongly supports 2.10.2 (c) , (d) and (e). Suggest that Amend (c) to include rivers and lake ecosystems Accept Angling Club (c) should include river and lake ecosystems functioning functioning and protection. This was an oversight, the Policy has been revised to 215/7 and protection. Lakes are no less important than rivers HR [We assume this omission was an error rather than freshwater and estuarine ecosystems. as ecosystems of significance. The lakes of the Upper intended. CMS lacks consistency.] Clutha have highly valued ecosystems and are little modified and require long term protection of their ecosystem values. Ngai Tahu (Te Support DOC's continued advocacy for freshwater Expand policy to include advocacy in regard to: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai management. - invasive species, Policy 2.10.2 sets out DOC's priorities given its Tahu and other - maintenance of water quality and water flow, and the limited resources. To the extent that the matters listed specified runanga) Draft309/69 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 330 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 309/69 effects of mining and other activities on these, above are covered by the policy's a) to e) points, then - habitat of mahinga kai species, they are already included. Outside of these matters, - culturally important sites. where there is a common interest between DOC and NT, then Objective 1.4.1.7 allows for common action. No expansion of policy required. Royal Forest and Largely support except that b) will not enable DOC to Amend b) and c) - Accept in part Bird Protection give proper effect to the Conservation Act or the b) the protection of priority ecosystems sites and In this instance it is threatened species that is the Society Conservation General Policy. threatened, at risk and locally rare and naturally rare priority. See the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. Freshwater 330/300 c) needs to be expanded to include water quality and species; and estuarine ecosystems has been added. quantity. c) district and regional plan provisions to address water quality and quantity, river ecosystems functioning and protection of wetlands. Ian Cole Fully support Accept 334/7 Support noted. The Policy has changes as a result of other submissions. Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.4 Upper Clutha Support this policy and suggest including in brackets Amend to include '(including fish and game councils)" after Accept in part Angling Club "(including fish and game councils)" should be include the 'agencies'. The Policy has been revised and fish and game 215/8 after the word 'agencies' as barriers to fish passage and councils are included. migration also affect recreational fish resources. Recognises the special issues associated with indigenous freshwater fishes but many circumstances where barriers to fish passage and migration of trout and salmon have had a significant adverse effect on recreational freshwater fisheries. Contact Energy Supports intent of Policy but is concerned reference to "Work with other...barriers, where practicable, to fish Reject Limited 'Dams' or 'the removal of existing barriers' may be passage..." This policy does not refer to 'dams'. The Policy has 274/3 extended to include the Clyde and Roxburgh Dams. "Maintaining connections...be available in some situations. been revised as a result of other submissions. Contact's resource consents place specific conditions to Regulations administered..." investigate and provide for fish passage of eel (tuna) and lamprey (kana-kana). While 'new engineering solutions are available', these solutions are normally experimental or feasible only on waterways and dams far smaller than the Clutha Mata-au and the Clyde and Roxburgh power stations. Ngai Tahu (Te Desire to see mahinga kai return to their former healthy Add clause providing for investigation, in partnership with Accept Runanga o Ngai state. NT, the restoration of indigenous-only fishery streams (see There seems to be two issues here - the restoration of Tahu and other CCMS Policy 2.7.3). indigenous-only streams, and the management of fish specified runanga) barriers (both good and bad wrt indigenous). Revise 309/71 policy to read: "Investigate the maintenance and restoration of indigenous-only fishery streams, in
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 331 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point consultation with Ngāi Tahu and fish and game councils, including through the use of artificial barriers for introduced fish species and the removal of existing barriers for migratory indigenous fish species." Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. The Policy has changes as a result of Society other submissions. 330/301 Ian Cole Wording is unclear and confusing. Additional Fish and Accept in part 334/8 Game needs to be included as one of the other agencies. The Policy has been revised and Fish and Game are included. Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.5 TrustPower Limited Further info required as to which river and lake beds the Amend. "In respect to river and lake beds, work with Land Accept in part 105/24 policy is referring to and what (if any) effects this may Info NZ to IDENTIFY RIVER AND LAKE BEDS This is covered by working with Land Information have on existing and future activities both on and in WHERE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT WOULD BE NZ, the detail of the consultation is not required. rivers and lakes and also on adjoining lands. It is BENEFICIAL OR SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITHIN Action affecting other parties would involve unclear what issue or concern DOC are trying to PCL AND CONSULT AND SEEK SUPPORT FROM consultation. address via this policy and no explanation has been POTENTIALLY AFFECTED RIVER AND LAKE provided so as to give context or meaning to this policy. USERS AND ADJOINING LANDOWNERS." Fish and Game New Excellent. Accept Zealand - Otago Support noted. Region 148/18 Fish and Game New Particularly good policy. Accept Zealand - Otago Support noted. Region 148/47 Real Journeys Oppose Reject Limited Policy is retained. 194/25 Film Otago Support Retain Accept Southland and Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/60 Ngai Tahu (Te NT Tourism concerned about how the change in Include assurance that if river bed management is given to Accept in part Runanga o Ngai management will affect existing permit holders. the Department, that any changes in river bed management As currently occurs with transfers of Crown Land to Tahu and other undergo consultation with permit holders so these changes pcl, existing 'permits' carry over. Policy 2.10.5 action specified runanga) 309/70 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 332 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 309/70 do not impact negatively on these permit holders. affecting other parties would involve consultation. Royal Forest and The first preference should be to seek the allocation of Amend to make it clear that the preference is to allocate Accept in part Bird Protection river and lake beds to be included as public river and lake beds to the public conservation lands as Priority will be worked through with Land Society conservation land - but not stewardship land. The protected areas, with priority given to the Hunter and Dart Information NZ and will include public consultation. 330/302 Hunter and Dart rivers, and braided rivers should be the river beds, and other braided rivers, the Kakanui and the first priority given their significant values for threatened Kauru. species, including the Kakanui and Kauru both home to the lowland long jaw. Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.6 TrustPower Limited Policy appears to assume DOC are responsible for Amend "Work cooperatively with Ngai Tahu and the Accept in part 105/25 ensuring that minimum flow regimes are 'achieved'. community (including regional and territorial authorities The Policy has been revised and minimum is deleted This is unlikely to have been the intent of the policy. and fish and game councils) to increase awareness of and replaced with 'ecological'. DOC have a role in identifying what those minimum freshwater values AND ENSURE THE on-goings flows may be to maintain conservation values but it protection of indigenous species." does not seem appropriate nor their responsibility to regulate compliance with these minimum flows. No explanation or methods have been provided as to how DOC will 'achieve agreed minimum flows.' Fish and Game New The policy is possibly contrary to s6(ab) CA87 and the Rectify by reference to "freshwater species" instead of Accept Zealand - Otago CGP by stating that advocacy will only be for the "indigenous species". This Policy has been revised and now refers to Region protection of "indigenous species". 'freshwater species'. 148/16 Fish and Game New This is a dangerous policy. If minimum flows are set in Replace with a reference to all freshwater species. Accept Zealand - Otago Otago's waterways that only meet the needs of The Policy has been revised and minimum is deleted Region indigenous fish then this will result in a degradation of and replaced with 'ecological'. Reference has been 148/48 water quality and quantity in these rivers. It is also changed to 'freshwater species'. contrary to DOC's role under s6(ab) CA87. Contact Energy Agrees that there are examples within Otago where Amend to exclude rivers where a minimum flow regime is Accept in part Limited minimum flow regimes will be useful in species already set through the RMA's resource consent processes. This policy is about working with others including 274/2 protection. Concerned that policy may be extended to Alternatively, specifically exclude the Clutha/Mata-au. regional authorities and does not need to detail the include rivers with hydro-electric power stations where HR [Detail of resource consents - flow details and species lakes and rivers where flow is already set. The Policy flows are already managed by way of resource consents. protection etc provided in supplementary information.] has been revised and minimum is deleted and Particular, concerned that policy may be applied to the replaced with 'ecological'. Clutha/Mata-au. Clutha/Mata-au is a major provider of electricity to NZ and is nationally significant and minimum flow regime is already in place by way of resource consents. Flows were set following and extensive resource consent process (taking 6 years) that resulted in a tailor-made flow regime for the Clutha/Mata-au designed to ensure the generation of electricity while at the same time meeting a number of environmental parameters. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 333 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and The Department should be advocating for ecological Amend - 'Work corporately with Ngai Tahu and the Accept Bird Protection flows rather than minimum flows. community (including regional and territorial authorities This Policy has been revised and 'ecological' has been Society and fish and game councils) to increase awareness of included. 330/303 freshwater values and issued and to achieve ecological flow regimes in Otago's waterways that ensure on-going protection of indigenous species.' Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.7 Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/304 Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.8 Ngai Tahu (Te Support DOC working with NT and others. Retain policy. Accept Runanga o Ngai Retained. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/73 Royal Forest and Priority should include at risk, locally and naturally rare Amend - 'Encourage and where possible support Ngai Accept in part Bird Protection species to fulfil the Departments responsibilities under Tahu, community, business or other conservation initiatives In this instance the Policy is in regards to threatened Society the Conservation Act or the Conservation General that are protecting or restoring freshwater and riparian species. See the revised 1.5.1 Objectives. 330/305 Policy. habitats, giving priority to those that benefit ecosystem priority sites or threatened, at risk, locally and naturally rare species.' Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.9 TrustPower Limited CMS needs to recognise that there are existing Amend "IN CONSUTLATION WITH UPSTREAM AND Accept in part 105/26 operational and authorised hydroelectricity power DOWNSTREAM RIVER USERS, seek protection and Consultation will be part of the process to seek schemes located near Taieri Scroll Plain and Lake recognition. . . . " protection, this is detailed in the Place sections. Waipori. Therefore prior to seeking protection of these resources, DOC needs to consult with Trustpower and other water users to ensure that recognition as a Wetland of International Importance does not impede existing or future activities including electricity generation operations and maintenance activities. Janet Ledingham Endorse. Priority should be given to the Taieri Scroll Accept 273/59 Plain. Support noted. Royal Forest and Support Retain Accept Bird Protection Support noted. Society 330/306 Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.10
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 334 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point New Zealand Amend to read " Provide information and work Accept Walking Access cooperatively with THE WALKING ACCESS The Policy has been revised. Commission COMMISSION on matters relating to access to and 73/3 along rivers". Upper Clutha Access along rivers and lake edges is a key issue for Suggest adding "and fish and game councils" after the Accept Angling Club anglers. 'Walking Access Commission'. Fish and game councils have been added. 215/9 Ngai Tahu (Te Access to waterways is integral to the retention, Amend Policy to include reference to Ngai Tahu. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai expression and survival of cultural knowledge. The NZ Walking Access Commission has statutory Tahu and other functions for access and works cooperatively with specified runanga) DOC. Where this work touches on NT and 309/77 community concerns, and it usually does, then the 1.4 and 1.5 'consultation' and 'work with' provisions are also given effect. No policy change required. Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Policy 2.10.11 Royal Forest and Tussock grassland and wetland play an important role in New Policy to follow 2.10.11- 'In providing advice and Reject Bird Protection maintaining the ecological integrity of freshwater recommendations for tenure review have regard to the Tenure review is covered by the revised 1.5.1 Society ecosystems. intrinsic values of tussock grassland and wetland Objectives, the detail of the advice is not required to 330/307 ecosystems, as contributing to water quality and quality.' be detailed in the CMS. Royal Forest and Add policy 2.2.7 from Canterbury CMS. The New Policy to follow 2.10.11 - 'Should not grant grazing Accept Bird Protection Conservation Act sets up authority for DOC to manage concession for public conservation land near rivers, or in The grazing Polices have been revised and all now Society marginal strips. The CMS needs to state how DOC riparian margins, where (refer also Policy 3.14.1 in Part placed in Part Three. 330/308 intends to use this law to protect riparian margins and Three): freshwater ecosystems. Any concessions previously - the lands include priority ecosystem sites; granted under S17V Conservation Act should be phased - the lands provide surrogate indigenous species habitat and out. habitat corridors, albeit with exotic vegetation, that provide potential future restoration possibilities. - the lands are buffer zones between river ecosystems and highly developed farmland; - grazing would be inconsistent with regional and district plans. - Specify how DOC can use legislation to protect riparian margins and freshwater ecosystems. Any concessions previously granted under S17V conservation Act should be phased out.' Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Milestones Year 3 Fish and Game New Also Yr 5 & 10. Has no statements about advocacy for Rectify in order for DOC to do its job. Accept in part Zealand - Otago water quality. See revised Milestones Region 148/49
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 335 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Save the Otago Restoring fresh water habitats lends itself to community Milestone 1. Amend to "Improvements in the conservation Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc participation, particularly schools. Much can be of several freshwater ecosystems as a result of See revised Milestones. (STOP) achieved along a small stretch of stream or creek. More collaboration with the local community." 217/12 ambitious outputs than those stated are achievable. Royal Forest and Year 3 - 10 - Reporting on the number of collaboration Report on progress towards the establishment of Accept in part Bird Protection initiatives for conservation management does not collaborative initiatives with others for conservation See revised Milestones. Society provide any information on the conservation management of threatened at risk, locally or naturally rare 330/309 significance of any outcomes that might be achieved. species or advocacy in the Freshwater Place. There are hundreds of groups and people planting riparian water ways, which is great, but these do not always contribute significantly to either improve water quality or habitat for priority species. DOC's focus in freshwater restoration projects must be on threatened, at risk, locally or naturally rare species. Royal Forest and Before year 3 - Actions to seeking RAMSAR status for Reword last milestone to read - 'Action undertaken to seek Accept in part Bird Protection wetlands should be moved into before year 5, with Wetland of International Importance status for as a priority, See revised Milestones. Society action on the Taieri Scroll plain taking preference, and Taieri Scroll Plain and Nokomai patterned mire, followed 330/310 being made a milestone to be completed by year 3, as by Lakes Waihola and Waipori, the Report on progress.' this area urgently needs protection. Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Milestones Year 5 Royal Forest and Before Year 5 - This should be being progressed by Last Milestone - 'Applications seeking Wetlands of Accept in part Bird Protection year 5, and an application made. International Importance status for Lakes Waihola and See revised Milestones. Society Waipori, the Taieri Scroll Plan and Nokomai patterned 330/311 mire have been submitted.' Royal Forest and New Milestone before year 3 and year 5 - Amend to include - 'Report on the allocation of river and Accept in part Bird Protection lake beds to public conservation lands.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/315 Section: 2.10 Freshwater Place Milestones Year 10 Royal Forest and Before year 10 - Actions to seeking RAMSAR status Amend last Milestone - ' RAMSAR status for lakes Reject Bird Protection for wetlands should be moved into before 5 years, with Waihola and Waipori, the Taieri Scroll Plan and Nokomai See revised Milestones. Society action on the Taieri Scroll plain taking preference, and patterned mire achieved.' 330/312 being made a milestone to be completed by year 3, as this area urgently needs protection. The Before year 10 milestones need to have achieved RAMSAR status not just present a report. Royal Forest and Miles stones for year 5 and 10 - ' This is more consistent Second Milestone year 5 - amend to read - 'Report on Accept in part Bird Protection with the outcomes in the Canterbury CMS. population trends for nationally threatened, at risk, locally See revised Milestones. Society and naturally rare species and the number of non-migratory 330/313 galaxiid populations that are protected from threats and secured from extinction.' Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 336 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and New Milestone before year 5 and year 10 - This also New Milestone - 'Report on the management of public Accept in part Bird Protection applies to Otago and is from the Canterbury CMS. conservation land near rivers or within riparian margins, See revised Milestones. Society and the extent to which conservation values are improving 330/314 in former grazing concession area.' Royal Forest and New Milestone before year 10. Amend to include - 'All riverbeds and lake beds allocated to Accept in part Bird Protection public conservation land as conservation or reserve areas.' See revised Milestones. Society 330/316 Section: Part Three-Specific policy requirements for Otago Holly Rickit Support Wilderness policies in Part Three (i.e. 3.1.13 Retain Wilderness Polices in Part Three Accept in part 14/1 and 3.18.6) 3.1.13 is retained but revised and relocated to Part 2.1 Mount Aspiring National Park Place. 3.18.6 is retained and revised in Part Three and relocated under a heading "Wild animal control activities is wilderness areas". See Wilderness Areas common issues report. New Zealand Support the investigation of the management of Delete 3.1.14(a) or alternatively if the clause is retained, Accept in part Walking Access Unformed Legal Roads which may result in an reword to "seek to stop roads bisecting PCL only under the The Policy has been revised to provide clarity. See Commission investigation of stopping selected roads. We consider provisions of section 342 of the Local Gov Act, and add Legal Roads common issues report. 73/11 the certain and enduring aspect of Unformed Legal any stopped road to PCL. Retain 3.1.14(b) and amend Roads to be highly important to access and a thorough 3.1.14(d) to reflect 3.1.14(a) investigation is encouraged. Any stopping of legal roads should be under the Local Govt Act. Fiordland Tramping Re: Policies. All policies should have "will", "should" Accept in part and Outdoor or "may" in them so clear level of expectation of a Any policy that provides direction to a decision- Recreation Club particular activity being allowable. maker starts with either 'will', 'should' or 'may'. Other 93/67 policies do not require this format. See new interpretation section in the Introduction. TrustPower Limited Utilities are identified in Policy 11.3 of CGP. Provide an additional section within Part Three titled Accept in part 105/29 Renewable generation infrastructure is constrained in "Utilities". The policies in 11.3 CGP05 do not need to be terms of its location by the resource it relies on. repeated in the CMS. An application would be Suitable locations may be identified within conservation assessed against the relevant provisions in Parts Two lands. Appropriate to provide for such activities within and Three. A new section has been added to Part CMS. Three for structures and utilities. Text from 'Authorisations (General)' has been moved to this new section. Policy 3.1.11 has been revised and moved to relate to the new section. Film Otago 3.1.7 Support this and look forward to working with Retain. Accept Southland and DOC to achieve this. Policy retained in Part Three but moved under the Regional Film Authorisations heading. Offices of New Zealand Draft290/66 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 337 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 290/66 Geoff Spearpoint Noted that there is no specific policy for wilderness Amend by adding - 'Olivine Wilderness Area - the Olivine Accept in part 304/19 areas in Otago. Expected recognition of Olivine. Wilderness provision in the MANP Management Plan be Part 2.1 Mt Aspiring National Park Place includes a fully recognised and implemented as they are in this Otago policy about managing the NP in accordance with it CMS, along with the express prohibition of AATH within NPMP. The Part Three policy about concessions in the Wilderness.' the Olivine Wilderness Area has been revised and relocated to Part 2.1. The Part Three policy about wild animal control activity in the Olivine Wilderness Area has been retained and relocated under its own heading "Wild animal control activities is wilderness areas". See Wilderness Areas common issues report. Royal Forest and Climate Change - There is limited references to climate Amend to include the following statement - 'Likely climate Reject Bird Protection change and no policy. CGP 4.1 (b) and 4.2 (a) - requires change impacts as pertaining to Public Conservation Land: This level of detail is not needed for the CMS. Society prevention of loss of species, habitats and ecosystems as Climate change represents the single biggest threat to the Climate change is included in the Long Term Vision 330/317 well as the identification of threats by pests. Climate survival of New Zealand's indigenous flora and fauna. and discussed in Part 1.3. It is also recognised in Part change is a fundamental threat to be considered under There are six key aspects to this: 2.3, 2.4, and 2.10. Objectives in 1.5.1 also cover both policies. 1. Changing condition in habitats that host flora and fauna protecting natural heritage and managing threats. that are unique to those areas, making them inhospitable to their endemic dependents. 2. Increased populations of existing introduced predators and pest species. 3. New species of introduced pest species being able to establish because of changed climatic conditions. 4. The direct effects of extreme weather. 5. Sea level rise. 6. The role the conservation estate can play in carbon sequestration.' [Additional para. Of statement provided in pages 71-72 of submission] Royal Forest and Climate Change - The threats should be indentified, - Include a more fulsome discussion of climate change and Accept in part Bird Protection monitored for and addressed where necessary. its effects on indigenous biodiversity such as the statement Climate change is included in the Long Term Vision Society Provisions for migration of ecosystems (especially above. and discussed in Part 1.3. It is also recognised in Part 330/318 coastal and marine - marine mammals) should be - Indentify the threats for the conservancy and monitoring 2.3, 2.4, and 2.10. Objectives in 1.5.1 also cover considered in reserve design and acquisition and that is required. protecting natural heritage and managing threats. advocacy for a precautionary approach and mitigation. - Advocate for a precautionary approach and mitigation where relevant. Royal Forest and Aquaculture - CMS indentifies effects of aquaculture as Amend to - Include a policy to advocate for sustainable Accept in part Bird Protection a threat, in particular potential to threaten water quality use of the coastal marine area focussed on threats such as A new Objective has been added to 1.5.1 in regards Society and feeding habitats within Otago. Marine aquaculture climate change, sedimentation, invasive marine species or to working with other including MPI. Also se the 330/319 within the Otago conservancy have the potential to have pollution/debris. revised Policies in Marine Place 2.9. effects on seabirds, marine mammals and the benthic - Advocate for and work collaboratively with the Ministry communities. Associated structures may also be vectors of Primary Industries and industry to achieve protection of
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 338 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point for the introduction of invasive marine species. There is the Wetland and bird and marine life from adverse impacts also no subsection on marine threats such as climate associated with marine-based activities (such as fishing and change, sedimentation from adjacent land, invasive aquaculture). marine species or pollution/debris. - Include a policy to raise awareness about the values of the marine environment through education programmes and the media. Royal Forest and Landscape and Significant Geological Features and Amend to - Tie appendix 9 to a policy in Part 3 to protect Accept in part Bird Protection Landforms - Part 1 is structured around the SOI and landscape and geopreservation sites on PCL, and advocate Revised and new objectives in Part 1.5.1 provide for Society Part 3 is minimalist, some generic issues have been for their protection elsewhere e.g. 'Will advocate for the protection of, and advocacy for, significant geological 330/320 overlooked including protection of landscape on protection of the outstanding natural character and features, landforms and landscapes with a reference conservation land. Appendix 9 'Significant geological landscape of the coastal environment to central government to those listed in Appendix 9. It is not necessary to features, landforms and landscapes, but there is no agencies, local authorities, tangata whenua and the repeat CGP05 policies in the CMS - refer to the Part policy linked to it. More context is required e.g. 'Otago community.' Three Authorisations (General). Part Three policies has many significant geological features and landscapes. - Include CGP Policy 4.5 (b) in the CMS 'Activities which on structures are have been relocated to a section on Refer to Appendix 9 for details.' to fully implement reduce the intrinsic values of landscape, landform and Structures and Utilities. Parts 2.2 - 2.8 also include CGP, include Policy 4.5(b): geological features on public conservation lands and waters specific outcomes and/or policies about structures in The Waikato CMS has a policy in the Pureora Place that should be located and managed so that their adverse effects those places. structures should not be erected on the skyline. This sort are avoided or otherwise minimised.' of policy could be generic. - Include a policy to avoid structures on skylines or prominent features on PCL. Royal Forest and Ecosystem Services - given the significant role of Amend to include - Policy 4.6 (a) of CGP. Reject Bird Protection ecosystem services provided on public conservation 'Activities on PCL and waters should be planned and It is not necessary to repeat CGP05 policies in the Society land, it is surprising that there are not more effective managed in ways which avoid or otherwise minimise CMS. Objectives in section 1.5.1 address ecosystem 330/321 policies promoting it, including conservation of both adverse effects on the quality of ecosystems services.' services. management activity and authorisations. This should be located in the section 1.5.1 or Part 3, Royal Forest and Section 7 of the CGP 2005 - Conservation Beyond Amend to include a more comprehensive and consistent Accept in part Bird Protection Public Conservation Lands and Waters states: 'The approach to advocacy is required and should be set out in There is a need to identify the priorities for advocacy Society Department should undertake statutory advocacy to Part 3. The CMS should make it clear that the advocacy on a national basis. New advocacy objectives have 330/322 protect natural resources and historical and cultural actions specified in the Places are additional areas of been added to section 1.5.1 and various other heritage outside public conservation lands and waters advocacy to those in CGP. objectives refer to working with others, which and for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.' Section includes advocacy. 1 states that it will guide the Department when it advocates for conservation off public conservation lands and waters. There are references to specific advocacy in some of the places in the CMS but F & B consider there is a need for more advocacy actions. Whilst these actions are all worthy, they do not fully implement Policies 7(c) and (d) of CGP. Royal Forest and Mitigation/Biodiversity Offsets - a new section is Amend to include the following words to similar effect: Reject Bird Protection needed to guide DOC in making decisions regarding 'Mitigation of adverse effects/biodiversity A specific policy/objective for this matter is not Society 330/323 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 339 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 330/323 proposals that may require mitigation/biodiversity offsets/compensation should only be considered provided required, as it is one of many tools that may be used. offsets/compensation, or the use of PCL, for there is a net conservation benefit, there is no risk of The objectives in section 1.5.1 and the outcomes and mitigation/biodiversity offsets/compensation from extinction or extirpation of species, and the activity is close policies in Part 2 provide sufficient guidance as to developments off PCL. This could either be in Part 3 or to and ecologically similar to the affected site and follows what the goals for managing biodiversity are. Part 1 of the CMS. the best practice principals as set out by BPOP.' [see submission for website details] Section: Part Three-Specific policy requirements for Otago Intro text (National Issue) Transpower New No recognition of provision for utilities. It is requested a Amend to ensure Introductory text and policies should Accept Zealand Ltd new introductory Section and Policies added to recognise and provide for the ongoing operation, The policies in 11.3 CGP05 do not need to be 296/13 recognise and provide for utilities. maintenance and upgrading of existing entities on PCL. repeated in the CMS. An application would be Provision should be made for a case by case assessment of assessed against the relevant provisions in Parts Two new utilities. and Three. A new section has been added to Part Three for Structures and Utilities. Text from Authorisations (General) has been moved to this new section. Policy 3.1.11 has been revised and moved to the new Structures and Utilities section. Section: Authorisations (General) (National Issue) Recreational Page 102 - last paragraph, "- environmental or social Either define environmental or social carrying capacity or Accept Backcountry Pilots carrying capacity - " is not defined. Allows the delete all reference to it. Authorisations text revised and Policy 3.1.8 deleted, Association (RBPA) Department to take a subjective approach without so removing references to environmental and social 37/15 objective data. The is unacceptable. carrying capacity. See Aircraft and DM and Recreation common issues reports. Shotover 4WD Club Concessionaires allow often international or out of town Noted 166/13 guests to access areas but this must not be at the Part 3B of the Conservation Act 1987 allows for the exclusion of the NZ public. authorsiation of concessions. The adverse effects of these activities are addressed in the concession documents. Film Otago Seek clarification the DOC's current view of the effects Accept in part Southland and of a temporary activity. This is of particular interest to See Commercial Filming and Photography common Regional Film determine how to gauge the effects on an activity that issues report. Offices of New may take 1 to 10 hours in a particular place that may or Zealand may not happen once in a lifetime. 290/9 Meridian Energy Appropriate to include a general policy regarding Add policy "Should recognise and provide for Accept in part Limited partnering with businesses to achieve other objectives opportunities to work with businesses operating within or This is covered by the objectives in 1.5.5. 305/7 through enabling conservation gains through outside the conservation estate, to achieve significant biodiversity initiatives as part of a full suite of conservation gains." mitigation tools associated with development within or outside PCL. Ngai Tahu (Te Seeks protection of cultural values. Add two policies: Reject Runanga o Ngai "Consult with Otago Conservation Board regarding the This is covered by standard operational consultation
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 340 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Tahu and other process and management of authorisations that may cause a processes for both OCB & NT; see new 1.4.2 Policy specified runanga) significant adverse effect on conservation values." for NT wrt the 'trigger levels'. No additional policies 309/151 "Consult with NT regarding the processing and required. management of authorisations that may cause a significant adverse effect on conservation and/or an adverse effect on NT cultural values." Ngai Tahu (Te New policy request, from SMCMS 3.1.14. Include policy 3.1.14 from SMCMS. Reject Runanga o Ngai SMCMS 3.1.14 has been deleted. While the policy Tahu and other action is supported, the policy itself is not required, specified runanga) as the matters are part of what must be provided, or 309/152 emphasised if the applicant is savvy, in a concession application. Ngai Tahu (Te New policy request. Include policy 3.1.15 from SMCMS. Reject Runanga o Ngai SMCMS 3.1.15 has been deleted. While the policy Tahu and other action is supported, the policy itself is not required, specified runanga) as the matters are part of what must be considered in 309/154 processing a concession application. Ian Cole Need to clearly state value of existing unformed legal HR[Don't decrease road reserves.] Accept in part 334/9 roads, particularly where these connect to rivers, lakes, See Legal Roads common issues report wetlands and high country conservation areas. Section: Authorisations (General) Text (National Issue) Real Journeys Last para, 2nd sentence - How will environmental Amend this statement - Where authorised activity is Accept in part Limited and/or social carrying capacity of a site or area be beginning to reach, or has already reached, the Text revised. See Section 7 of the DM and 194/26 determined? We contend that any limitations on the environmental and/or social carrying capacity of a site or Recreation common issues report. amount of activity needs to be undertaken in area in relation to the level of activity it is being managed consultation with concessionaires and other sites users for, in consultation with users and concessionaires the because alternative measures can be taken to change Department may limit the amount of activity that can occur impacts on carrying capacity. For instance changing the in that place or develop strategies to mitigate impacts on the timing of visitations to a site, site. John Alexander Generally support. Retain. Accept 240/24 The text has changed as a result of other submissions. Environment and Support final para "Where authorised activity is Retain Accept in part Conservation beginning to reach . . . ." This text has changed as a result of other submissions. Organisations of NZ inc 270/9 Sally Lake Oppose restrictions to Snowmobiles access within Access should remain as it is. Accept in part 281/1 Otago. Allows access to backcountry locations that we The over-snow vehicle area has been revised. See would never see by 4WD. No one user group should use revised map and policies. Also see Over Snow the 'Environmental High Ground' to demand exclusive Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. access to an area and deny access to other users on a Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 341 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point perceived intrusion. It is every NZ's space. Ngai Tahu (Te NT support the statement in SMCMS re suitable sites Insert "many high areas having significant cultural values Accept in part Runanga o Ngai for telecommunication facilities due to many high areas associated with them ... should be kept to a minimum." Text adopted, but the "should" statement reworded so Tahu and other having significant cultural values. policy is not within the text, and the matters are specified runanga) covered by Policy 3.1.11 and in some Places. All now 309/126 covered by new Part Three text and policies for a 'Structures and utilities' sub-section. Ngai Tahu (Te NT support the statement in SMCMS that grazing can Insert 4th para from SMCMS. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai have adverse effects on natural and cultural values. These adverse effects are covered by reference to Tahu and other Policy 11.2 of CGP, but emphasise this and NT specified runanga) values by adding to the "Grazing" text, 2nd para, 2nd 309/127 sentence, "including the consideration of adverse effects on natural , historic and cultural values." Royal Forest and DOC should not be aiming to allow a range of Amend to read - 'The Department may allow for a range of Reject Bird Protection authorisations as this suggests an element of authorisations...' DOC's aim is tied to consistency with legislation. Society predetermination. It is more accurate and in keeping Within this context and given that the legislation 330/324 with legislations and policies to use the word may. specifically allows for authorisations to be considered and that many authorisations do have conservation (natural and historic values and public use) benefits. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.2 (National Issue) Real Journeys Some lower value conservation use has evolved over Amend to read - Where appropriate manage public Reject Limited time and we believe this policy should be tempered. conservation lands and waters to be consistent with the This policy has been deleted and is now encapsulated 194/28 statutory purpose for which they are held. in the other relevant policies within this section. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.4 (National Issue) Save the Otago Closure of public conservation land can be required at Amend policy by adding: Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc times of very high fire risk and also to protect breeding h) "Protect at times of high fire risk" and Fire is covered by 'protect natural values and public (STOP) animals, such as yellow-eyed penguins. i) "Protect indigenous fauna when breeding" safety'. Also see revised Fire Management policies. 217/9 Protection during breeding is also covered by 'protect natural values'. Southern Lakes Change (d) to 'conduct pest eradication'. Reject Branch New The current wording reflects the relevant legislative Zealand provisions. Some other parts of the policy have been Deerstalkers revised as a result of other submissions. Association 221/24 Federated Farmers Would be appropriate to introduce overriding policy Repetition here is warranted due to the importance of Reject of New Zealand that makes clear that any access to all PCL shall be adequate bio security control in all areas. Biosecurity is addressed by the objectives in section 241/9 managed to minimise the possibility of biosecurity 1.5.1. Relevant Part Three policies capture breach. biosecurity through an assessment of potential adverse effects.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 342 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Yellow-eyed Fire risk should be added to reasons for closing Add fire risk and risk to breeding success of wildlife to Accept in part Penguin Trust conservation land as should risk to breeding success of policy. Fire is covered by 'protect natural values and public 284/11 wildlife. safety'. Also see revised Fire Management policies. Protection during breeding is also covered by 'protect natural values'. Ngai Tahu (Te Access for cultural purposes should be separate to Insert "public" between "Close" and "access". Reject Runanga o Ngai access for the general public. The word "public" is not needed. A closure would Tahu and other include any person (including those of NT) not specified runanga) authorised by the DG, but if the land/water was being 309/147 closed for NT cultural reasons then clearly there would need be appropriate authorisation to specified NT persons. Ngai Tahu (Te Seek closure of public access where necessary to protect Reword (f) to: "protect a species, a historic site, and/or a Accept in part Runanga o Ngai a NT cultural site of landscape. Ngai Tahu cultural site or landscape". Considered already covered by the all-encompassing Tahu and other clause a). specified runanga) 309/148 Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.6 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te Seeks reference to the strategy also so it is clear to all Include at end of sentence "and this strategy". Accept Runanga o Ngai users of the CMS. Reference to CMS included. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/149 Royal Forest and Policy should be consistent with Canterbury and Amend to read - 'Issue authorisations in accordance with Accept in part Bird Protection expanded to include all the relevant legislation under the provisions of the conservation General Policy (2005); Revised to "Process authorisation in accordance with Society which authorisations are made, as well as reference to the General Policy for National Parks (2005); Part 3B of the legislation, this CMS and the provisions of the 330/326 Park plans. the Conservation Act 1987; Wildlife Act, Marine Mammal CG05 and GPNP05" This captures the various Protections Act and relevant park plans and this strategy.' conservation legislation identified, which require consideration to be given to the CMS and management plans. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.7 (National Issue) Royal Forest and All concessions need to be enforced as well as Amend to read - 'Monitor authorised activities and their Reject Bird Protection monitored. effects including cumulative effects, and enforce permits A CMS policy is not needed to carry out enforcement Society on a regular and on-going basis.' activity which is a fundamental part of concessions 330/327 management. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.8 (National Issue) Real Journeys How will these limits be established and how will they Include further detail in this policy explaining how the Accept in part Limited affected parties be advised. limits will be established. This policy has been deleted. 194/29
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 343 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point OtagoNet Joint Priority should be given to regionally significant Amend. ' ,, and manage through an locative process. Accept in part Ventures infrastructure providers whose infrastructure has a AUTHORISATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR This policy has been deleted. A new section has been 206/35 functional need to locate within conservation lands, and EMERGENCY WORK ENCESSARY FOR THE added to Part Three to cover Structures and Utilities. shoe activities are important in providing the wellbeing REPARE AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF REGIONALLY and health and safety of people and communities. SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE WHERE THE Provision should also be made for unforeseen EFFECTS OF EXCEEDING THE CARRYING circumstances where maintenance, repair and/or CAPACITY OF AN AREA CAN BE APPROPRIATELY replacement of infrastructure is necessary as a matter of AVOIDED, REMEDIED OR MITIGATED. urgency. Activities being undertaken on conservation lands under this premise should demonstrate why the emergency work is necessary and how any effects will be avoided, remedied or mitigated. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.9 (National Issue) Real Journeys This conflicts with Part 2 of the draft CMS as it Retain policies which give the 'decision-maker' discretion Accept in part Limited introduces discretion by using 'should' into decision- with respect to authorisations. This policy cannot fetter the decision-making power 194/30 making regarding authorisation that are inconsistent of the Minister when granting authorisation, therefore with the outcomes and policies in Part 2. Nevertheless, the word 'should' is used. The specific provisions in in part 2 consistencies with the outcomes is a major Part Two have 'priority' over the provisions in Part component of the consideration of granting Three, while the provisions in Part One provide authorisations. We support the Department having overarching guidance. discretion with respect to the granting of concessions. OtagoNet Joint The CMS does not appropriately recognise and provide Delete policy 3.1.9 or retain this policy and implement the Reject Ventures for regionally significant infrastructure such as those changes outlines in this submission to ensure that This policy cannot fetter the decision-making power 206/36 provided by OJV. Proposed objectives 1.5.5. and regionally significant infrastructure, such as electricity of the Minister when granting authorisation, therefore 1.5.5.9 and the amendments proposed in this submission distribution networks, are adequately provided for within the word 'should' is used. The specific provisions in will assist in providing for such infrastructure. If the the Otago CMS. Part Two have 'priority' over the provisions in Part amendments outlined in this submissions are not Three, while the provisions in Part One provide adopted, the establishment of regionally significant overarching guidance. See new Structures and infrastructure within conservation lands and waters will Utilities section in Part Three. be inconsistent with a number of outcomes and policies contained within the CMS. Consideration of regionally significant infrastructure should be provided within the CMS. As this has not be adequately provided in the current drafting of the CMS. OJV opposes policy 3.1.9 as many of the place provisions place primacy on avoidance of activities and do not enable ach application for an authorisation to be assessed on its merits. Royal Forest and We need to be certain that the CMS cannot be used to Amend to read - 'Should not grant authorisations that are Reject Bird Protection override the Mt Aspiring National Park Management inconsistent with the outcomes and policies for the Places This policy cannot fetter the decision-making power Society Plan, or any specific conservation Plans. The Objectives in Part Two - Places, or National Park Management Plans, of the Minister when granting authorisation, therefore 330/328 in Part One reflect the Statement of Intent which has a 5 or Conservation Park Management Plans.' the word 'should' is used. Policy 2.1.1 states that
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 344 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point year life span, and is politically driven and may not be Mount Aspiring National Park will be managed in supported by legislation. accordance with the MANPMP. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.10 (National Issue) Recreational This policy is contrary to the Conservation Act S 6 (e). Change wording to "should grant authorisations for new Accept in part Backcountry Pilots permanent structures for recreation where a need has been This policy has been deleted as all structures will be Association (RBPA) determined and adverse effects are no more than minor. assessed by a revised 3.1.11, which has been moved 37/16 Should generally not grant authorisations for new to a new section on Structures and Utilities. permanent structures for tourism, other than - " Fiordland Tramping Remove the word "generally". Accept in part and Outdoor This policy has been deleted as all structures will be Recreation Club assessed by a revised 3.1.11, which has been moved 93/68 to a new section on Structures and Utilities. Real Journeys Support the discretion allowed in this Policy. Retain Accept in part Limited This policy has been deleted as all structures will be 194/31 assessed by a revised 3.1.11, which has been moved to a new section on Structures and Utilities. Royal Forest and Use of the word 'generally' adds unacceptable Amend to read - 'Should not grant authorisations for new Accept in part Bird Protection ambiguity. Structures may not always be related to permanent structures or facilities other than those provided This policy has been deleted as all structures will be Society recreation and tourism and all activities should be for in Part Two - Places.' assessed by a revised 3.1.11, which has been moved 330/329 treated in the same manner. Needs to refer to structures to a new section on Structures and Utilities. or facilities. Trojan Holdings Supports, subject to clarification and/or amendment. That the intention and breadth of the Policy be clarified, or Accept in part Limited and its Not entirely clear which new structures are authorised it be amended. This policy has been deleted as all structures will be subsidiary by it. Understands that development and expansion, assessed by a revised 3.1.11, which has been moved companies (Trojan) including new structures, is provided for at the to a new section on Structures and Utilities. 331/7 Remarkables, however less clear for Trojan's activities on the Routeburn and Greenstones Tracks. May be overly cautious and unnecessary, could result in applications for concessions for improved structures for existing activities being declined. Applications for permanent new structures for recreation tourism could appropriately be dealt with on their merits. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.11 (National Issue) Real Journeys We contend that on 'lower value' conservation land that Include an additional policy to allow more flexibility with Reject Limited there should be greater discretion in the CMS regarding respect to lower value conservation land. For instance Part Two Places include additional outcomes and 194/32 the construction of structures. For instance include the include the following text; authorisations for new structures policies to guide the management of structures in following text in the above policy; authorisations for may be granted on its merits subject to an assessment of the those Places. The Part Three policy has been revised new structures may be granted on its merits subject to adverse effects and the extent to which it is possible to as a result of other submissions and moved to a new an assessment of the adverse effects and the extent to avoid, remedy or mitigate those effects. section on Utilities and Structures. which it is possible to avoid, remedy or mitigate those effects. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 345 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point OtagoNet Joint The assessment criteria generally provide sufficient Define structures. Accept in part Ventures scope for decision makers to consider individual Policy 3.1.11 has been revised and moved to a new 206/37 authorisations on their merits. Clarify what is meant by section on 'Utilities and Structures'. A definition of 'structure'. Seek that amendments be made to Visitor structure has been added to the Glossary. The revised Management Zone maps to enable clear identification of CMS will include the VMZ overview map and the what zone an activity may be located in. detailed maps, which have been revised to include a grey-scale topographical underlay. Transpower New Additional criteria required for considering new Amend by adding criteria to those used when considering Reject Zealand Ltd permanent structures. new permanent structures and include whether structure is Part Two Places include additional outcomes and 296/14 required for critical infrastructure and provide for full policies to guide the management of structures in consideration of the matters that may impact the those Places. The Part Three policy has been revised conservation lands. as a result of other submissions and moved to a new section on Utilities and Structures. Geoff Spearpoint Huts specially for DOC use should remain unlocked. Amend to add - 'Where the Department has a hut located in Reject 304/20 This has traditionally been the situation throughout NZ the backcountry that hut shall remain unlocked, with the This policy is about structures or utilities. The backcountry and something for DOC to respect. proviso that Departmental staff have priority use of it.' suggested revision is not relevant. The policy has been revised and moved to a new section on Utilities and Structures. Meridian Energy Does not recognise the necessity over time for new Add j) whether the structure, facility or utility is necessary Reject Limited structures, facilities or utilities associated with existing for the ongoing operation of existing infrastructure or Suggested clause j) is not needed as the on going 305/8 infrastructure. facilities: k) whether the structure, facility or utility operation of structures/ facilities/ utilities is provided provides for a public safety function or facilitates ongoing for by legislation. Public safety is a consideration of operation of significant infrastructure any activity, not just new structures. Operational safety is not DOCs responsibility. Note: a revised policy 3.1.11 has been moved to relate to a new section 'Utilities and Structures'. Ngai Tahu (Te Re (d), seek protection of cultural values also. Insert between "conservation" and "recreation" the words Accept in part Runanga o Ngai "Ngai Tahu cultural, and/or". Cultural values, whether NT or other, should Tahu and other sufficiently be covered by the "outcomes and policies specified runanga) for the Place", and by "conservation values" which is 309/150 inclusive of historic & cultural values. Specific NT cultural mention is not required. Royal Forest and a) - is not a criteria Amend to read - 'The following criteria will be used when Reject Bird Protection These criteria should be in addition to those required considering new permanent structures or the adaptive reuse It is not necessary to exactly repeat legislative Society under the Conservation Act or repeat them exactly to be of existing buildings on public conservation land and provisions - refer to the Part Three Authorisations 330/330 certain they do not undermine the Act. waters: (General). This policy has been deleted as all a) Where the structure is consistent with the outcomes and structures will be assessed by a revised Policy 3.1.11, policies for the Place where the activity is proposed to which has been moved to a new section on 'Structures occur; - and utilities'. Relevant Part Two place outcomes and Add conservation Act criteria.' policies also apply. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.13 (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 346 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point New Zealand 3.1.13 Olivine Wilderness Area - a). Guided hunting HR[This area needs serious hunting attention. Limited Accept in part Professional and AATH will certainly help in the control of chamois access. Chamois are quite high and access is restricted at Policy retained but revised and moved to Part 2.1. Hunting Guides and other deer species within the Olivine. It would not time. Guiding industry can help manage these for DOC.] Association be in DOC interest to have a build up of numbers if it 10/8 was inaccessible to guided hunting and AATH control measures. Given that AATH ops take place May - July it is unlikely there would be mitigation effects with other recreational users to consider. Alan Mark 3.1.13 (e) is ambiguous and confusing. It should be Accept in part 35/8 clarified as the being 'in" or 'into' as I understood feral This policy reflects the legislation and national policy animals can be 'taken' in a wilderness area. on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised to refer to "the taking in or use of animals or livestock" and moved to Part 2.1. Also see Wilderness Areas common issues report. Recreational Recreational fixed-wing landings should be allowed in Allow recreational fixed-wing landings. Reject Backcountry Pilots the Olivine Wilderness area, in circumstances where This policy reflects the legislation and national policy Association (RBPA) there are special events, or for wild animal hunting on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General 37/13 during the "roar" period. Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved to Part 2.1. It now includes a reference to the Part Three WACA in wilderness areas policy which is the only exception in terms of the use of motorised aircraft in wilderness areas. Also see Wilderness Areas common issues report. Fiordland Tramping Do not think that it is appropriate for there to be any Reject and Outdoor concession activity in the Olivine Wilderness area. This policy reflects the legislation and national policy Recreation Club on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General 93/69 Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues report. Paul Dodgshun Oppose. The current policy may cause conflict with and Replace the opening 2 sentences of the policy with: Reject 117/27 potentially undermine the MANP Management Plan. "Concessions should not be granted in the Olivine This policy reflects the legislation and national policy After considerable public consultation, the park plan's Wilderness Area unless it is essential for the preservation on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General policy on concessions in the Olivine Wilderness was of the area's indigenous biodiversity. Concessions must ..." Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved developed. In the plan guided concession activity Criteria (g) should be altered to make it specific for a to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues "should not" be permitted. Aircraft landings "should wilderness area - the MANP Management Plan does not paper. not" be granted either, "except where necessary for the provide for concessions for aircraft landings in the protection of the area's indigenous biodiversity". The wilderness area "except where necessary for the protection use of the word "may" in policy 3.1.13 changes the of the area's indigenous biodiversity". intent of policy (please refer to Conservation General Policy (1d) and the different meanings of the words "should" and "may".
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 347 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point CIH (Chaz) Forsyth (e) Pg 113 - Supported and wondering why this does not Retain. Reject 149/50 extend to other remote areas. However the realities of This policy reflects the legislation and national policy wild animal control may force a change here and this on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General change is only supported if it allows only allows Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised to refer to WARO and SAD and not AATH. There is no case for "the taking in or use of animals or livestock" and AATH on public lands. moved to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues paper. Part Three policies on Wild Animals cover AATH. See Hunting common issues report. Federated Mountain Seen as an attempt to override the MANPMP to allow Add new clause (j) "not involve the commercial guiding of Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) for guiding concessions. FMA and its members value visitors;" This policy reflects the legislation and national policy 172/4 the experiences of the Olivine WA above most other on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General tramping experiences. Fought for over 30 years to Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved establish this WA and will remain vigilant at attempts to to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues erode it. paper. Otago Tramping & Difficult to envisage an activity that would be allowed Reject Mountaineering by this provision to be consistent with MANPMP it This policy reflects the legislation and national policy Club Inc should specify that guided recreation (other than to the on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General 192/27 limited extent allowed in the Mt Aspiring Climbing Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved Zone of that plan) is not allowed. to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues paper. New Zealand Alpine Concern the attempt to override the MANPMP to allow Remove this policy and leave the process up to national Reject Club for commercial guiding within the Olivine Wilderness park management plans. This policy reflects the legislation and national policy 193/5 Area. Strongly oppose the use of wilderness areas for on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General commercial guiding walking operations. NZAC hugely Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved value the experiences of the Olivine Wilderness Area to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues above most other tramping experiences in New Zealand. report. New Zealand Alpine Opposes this policy. Is contrary to MANPMP. There is HR[Think this policy now removes the provisions of Reject Club no place for commercial guiding within the Olivine MANPMP that say no guiding.] This policy reflects the legislation and national policy 193/68 Wilderness Area (except as provided for in the Mt on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General Aspiring climbing zone in the Plan). Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues paper. Vance Boyd & Object to absolute prohibition of aircraft landings in Allow discretion by permit concessions. Reject Adventure Olivine area. This policy reflects the legislation and national policy Discovery Ltd (Kiwi on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General Discovery & Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved Queenstown Rafting) to Part 2.1. It now includes a reference to the Part 203/3 Three WACA in wilderness areas policy which is the only exception in terms of the use of motorised aircraft in wilderness areas. Also see Wilderness Areas and Aircraft common issues reports.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 348 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Garry Nixon Oppose. Has the potential to undermine the MANP Amend 1st 2 sentences: "Concessions should not be Reject 216/23 plan. The plan allowed for significant increases in granted in the Olivine Wilderness Area unless it is essential This policy reflects the legislation and national policy activities, including commercial activities, in other for the preservation of the area's indigenous biodiversity. on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General zones within the park. The quid pro quo was the Concessions must ..." Criteria (g) should be altered to make Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved decision to keep the wilderness area free of commercial it specific for the wilderness area. to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues activity, achieved after considerable public consultation report. and debate. CMS should not undermine the plan. Southern Lakes Amend to; not involve the taking or harvesting of use of Reword Accept in part Branch New animals in the area. HR [Wants this as broad as possible.] This policy reflects the legislation and national policy Zealand on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General Deerstalkers Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised to refer to Association "the taking in or use of animals or livestock" and 221/25 moved to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues report. Tourism Industry Supports. Commercial recreation should be permitted, Accept in part Association providing groups are of a size and frequency that is This policy reflects the legislation and national policy 276/7 compatible with the outcomes intended for wilderness on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General areas. Does not favour access being possible in some Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved wilderness areas, and not in others. Focus should be on to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues managing outcomes at place; not exacerbating the paper. perceptions that non-commercial recreationists have greater rights than those who choose to use commercial expertise. Chas Tanner Do not understand what this is about, 'preservation of No change to the MANP Plan should be made and this Reject 279/7 the areas indigenous natural resources, in a wilderness section should be deleted. This policy reflects the legislation and national policy area, what possible concession could be considered for on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General this activity. It is a nonsense statement for a Wilderness Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved Area. to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues report. Otago University Do not consider that any commercial activity (guiding, Reject Tramping Club rafting, heliskiing, helihunting etc) is permissible in This policy reflects the legislation and national policy (Inc.) Wilderness Areas. The remoteness of and low impact on on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General 292/5 these places is maintained by the absence of people and Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved structures. Financial incentive for concessionaires to to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues visit these areas would increase the visitation rate and paper. degrade the solitude of Wilderness. Furthermore, the presence of a commercial activity in such an area is contrary to the feel of Wilderness (that civilisation is absent). Wilderness is sacrosanct - these places are not common or garden tourist attractions to be found in Rotorua, Milford Sound or Taiaroa head. One runs the risk of being elitist by suggesting that rough access by
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 349 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point recreationalists is the only really permissible accedes to Wilderness - as it is but a few that are fit enough and experienced enough to get there. However, there is endless scope for all recreational opportunities for people of all skill levels outside of Wilderness Areas. If only a few can access Wilderness then it will remain wild. Michael Bernard Recreational fixed-wing landings should be allowed in Allow recreational fixed-wing landings. Reject Thomas Olivine Wilderness Area in circumstances where there This policy reflects the legislation and national policy 322/11 are special events, or for wild animal hunting during the on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General "roar" period. Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues report. Royal Forest and The CMS should not undermine the Mt Aspiring Delete 3.1.13 Reject Bird Protection National Park Management Plan. There is no place for This policy reflects the legislation and national policy Society commercial guiding within the Olivine Wilderness Area on Wilderness Areas in the absence of a General 330/331 (except as provided for in the Mt Aspiring climbing Policy for Wilderness. It has been revised and moved zone in the Plan). All concessions and all aircraft to Part 2.1. See Wilderness Areas common issues zoning in Mt Aspiring must be managed under the report. National Park Management Plan. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.14 (National Issue) Waitaki District Policy 3.1.14 is about road stopping which can already No change, other than to note that Council would need to Accept in part Council be instigated by DOC. The policy identifies an option assess this on a case by case basis. See Legal Roads common issues report. 83/19 that councils manage the roads and facilitate recreation on them that reflects the adjoining park management. This may be appropriate in some instances (e.g. Alps to Ocean Trail) but would need to be assessed by Council on a case-by-case basis as there may also be additional costs to Council. Canterbury Legal roads through public conservation land should be Amend to include that wide consultation will be undertaken Accept in part Recreational Four seen as opportunities to extend access for members of before any proposals are made to stop legal roads running This policy has been revised. Consultation with Wheel Drive Club the public. Any proposals to stop legal roads must be through public conservation land. community has been added. See new definition of (CR4WD) well advertised so all have the opportunity to make HR [Legal roads should be seen as opportunities more than community and also see Legal Roads common issues 85/7 submissions. obstacles. They can enable access/enhance more people report. getting out and about.] Fish and Game New Re unformed legal roads. Need to state the value of That DOC will advocate for retention of unformed legal Accept in part Zealand - Otago existing unformed legal roads for public access. Where roads when faced with pressure from adjoining landowners This policy has been revised. Consultation with Region the existence of an unformed legal road poses a threat to or subdivision proposals to stop them. community has been added. See new definition of 148/9 the conservation or recreational values of an area, the community and also see Legal Roads common issues test used by DOC should be to determine the regime for report. access across the surrounding land; if access is freely
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 350 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point available, as with almost all public conservation land, then roads can usually be stopped. Land Rovers Legal roads through public conservation land should be Amend to include that wide consultation will be undertaken Accept in part Ownership Club seen as opportunities to extend access for members of before any proposals are made to stop legal roads running This policy has been revised. Consultation with (Otago) Inc. the public. Any proposals to stop legal roads must be through public conservation land. community has been added. See new definition of 162/5 well advertised so all have the opportunity to make HR [Would like DOC to engage with 4WD clubs prior to community and also see Legal Roads common issues submissions. formal processes and ensure they are included/engaged report. when processes are run (even though non-DOC process).] Federated Mountain Needs to clearly state the value of existing unformed Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) legal roads for public access. Needs to state that DOC This policy has been revised. Consultation with 172/11 will advocate for the retention of unformed legal roads community has been added. See new definition of through private land. But specific cases where the community and also see Legal Roads common issues existence of an unformed legal road poses a threat to the report. conservation or recreational values of an area eg. in the Upper Pyke Valley, supports the provision to stop this road. Federated Mountain Supports closing of unformed legal roads that are Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) completely surrounded by public conservation land. This policy has been revised. Consultation with 172/101 Supports roads when they provide vitally important community has been added. See new definition of public access through private lands. community and also see Legal Roads common issues report. New Zealand Four Any proposals to stop legal roads must be well Amend CMS to include that wide consultation will be Accept in part Wheel Drive advertised to both the general public and organised undertaken before any proposal are made to stop legal This policy has been revised. Consultation with Association groups. roads. community has been added. See new definition of (NZFWDA) community and also see Legal Roads common issues 174/21 report. Otago Tramping & Support (a) and (b) but c) is inconsistent with (a) and Unformed roads through PCL are clearly not needed to Accept in part Mountaineering (b) so seek its deletion. establish legal access and because such legal roads are not This policy has been revised. Consultation with Club Inc controlled by DOC it is appropriate that the CMS should community has been added. See new definition of 192/28 seek to close those roads. That would put DOC in a better community. Also see Legal Roads common issues position to manage vehicles on PCL. report. New Zealand Alpine Policy 3.1.14(a). Support this policy. Roads within PCL Accept in part Club are only needed when part of the existing formed This policy has been revised. Consultation with 193/69 roading network. community has been added. See new definition of community and also see Legal Roads common issues report. Peter Vahry Unformed legal roads are acknowledged as being of Any proposals to stop roads must follow Schedule 10 of Accept in part 200/2 separate title and not part of conservation lands. ULR the Local Government Act 1974, to allow public This policy has been revised. Consultation with area unique form of public land that provide special consultation. Legal roads adjacent to DOC estate need to community has been added. See new definition of values because of the access rights that they offer to the comply with the law in respect of gates and other community and also see Legal Roads common issues public. They are usually beyond the whims of arbitrary obstructions. report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 351 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point decisions by land managers and politicians. DOC managed lands have had over the years many variations of accessibility, especially motorised and the legal road network is vital to ensure that access options remain. There are many examples of areas of land that have been Crown land and where legal roads have been stopped or resumed, that are now inaccessible to the public. For that reason any suggestion of stopping or resumption of legal roads, formed or unformed, adjacent to public conservation lands would be counter productive to recreation and the principle that people need to engage with the conservation values to ensure the future of those areas. John Alexander Support option (c) given that DOC manages the Policy in section 3.1.14 that DOC manage the existing legal Accept in part 240/25 surrounding land. These roads, where they physically road network in the first instance but in conjunction with This policy has been revised. Consultation with exist, do and will need maintenance from time to time the appropriate Territorial Authorities. community has been added. See new definition of and this should be managed by DOC. Existing community and also see Legal Roads common issues unformed legal roads should be left for possible future report. development if or when there is sufficient demand for them to be formed and used but only for purposes comparable with the adjoining land use. Geoff Spearpoint Amend as follows - Accept in part 304/21 b) 'seek that councils actively manage the roads and This policy has been revised. Consultation with facilitate recreation on them in a way that encourages community has been added. See new definition of outdoor recreation.' community and also see Legal Roads common issues d) 'seek that public access on legal roads that provides report. access anywhere to conservation land be supported, particularly for access on foot.' Ngai Tahu (Te Supports this policy. Retain. Accept Runanga o Ngai This policy has been revised. Also see Legal Roads Tahu and other common issues report. specified runanga) 309/153 John McDonald Legal roads through PCL should be seen as Amend to include that wide consultation will be undertaken Accept in part 335/3 opportunities to extended access for members of the before any proposals are made to stop legal roads running This policy has been revised. Consultation with public to enjoy PCL. Any proposals to stop legal roads through public conservation land. community has been added. See new definition of must be well advertised so all have the opportunity to community and also see Legal Roads common issues make submissions. report. Section: Authorisations (General) Policy 3.1.15 (National Issue) Real Journeys Frontcountry and backcountry visitor setting should Amend appendix 12. Reject Limited have more flexibility around maximum party size and Appendix 12 refers to preferred maximum party size 194/33 typical visitor interactions levels detailed in Appendix and typical visitor interaction levels. When dealing Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 352 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 12. with permission applications, permissions staff will interpret the VMZ criteria and other relevant CMS provisions, and apply them accordingly. Also see DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Section: Vehicles Fiordland Tramping If restrictions on vehicle use is not specified in a Place, Check that all Places have clear guidelines for vehicle use. Accept in part and Outdoor does this mean that any vehicular activities would be The Tables, including motorised vehicles, are now Recreation Club allowed? located in the relevant Place sections, these along 93/65 with the Outcomes and Policies provide guidelines for motor vehicles. See Motorised Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues report. Helicopters Snowmobile Text: Recreational snowmobiling has Amend paragraph on snowmobiling to accurately reflect Accept in part Queenstown T/A occurred in the past in the Old Woman Range with very history of activity and to include reference to historical The over-snow vehicle area has been assessed and the Glacier Southern limited social and environmental effects. Access has activity on the Old Woman Range. area revised. See revised map and policies. Also see Lakes Helicopters been provided by helicopter. Over Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues 101/2 reports. Fish and Game New Anglers and hunters are often more reliant on vehicle Accept in part Zealand - Otago transport than others, and value the network of 4WD See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Region tracks and roads on conservation land, particularly for 148/11 older anglers and hunters. OtagoNet Joint CMS makes adequate provision for both aircraft and Accept in part Ventures vehicular access to conservation lands and waters for See new Structures and Utilities section in Part 206/6 the maintenance and/or construction of utilities. Some Three. Also see Motorised Vehicle and Aircraft inconsistencies exist within the current drafting of the common issues reports. Otago CMS that require amendments to avoid inconsistent application of assessment criteria when considering authorisations for activities within conservation land and waters. Section: Vehicles Intro text (National Issue) Kate Wardle Snowmobiles are invasive as their noise and smell erode Add to descriptions, outcomes, maps and policies Accept in part 268/13 the natural solitude of winter areas used by backcountry pertaining to 'snowmobiles' need to be clear that it is not The over-snow vehicle area has been assessed and the skiers. I would prefer to see no over snow vehicles on just snowmobiles that are being referred to but any vehicle area revised. See revised map and policies. Also see PCL, but compromise having geographic separation i.e. taken onto the snow i.e. including but are not restricted to Over Snow Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues Campbells Creek Designated Snowmobile Area. In snowcats, snowmobiles, ATV's and quad bikes. These reports. Otago where they are least likely to ruin the natural could be termed over snow vehicles. quiet of winter remote and other more accessible areas used by backcountry skiers e.g. Fraser Basin. Section: Motorised Vehicles (National Issue) Ron Sim Macetown an area of concern, too many users have Some restrictions may be needed to protect area. Accept in part 19/2 spoiled area. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 353 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Craig Wiffen Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #118. Accept in part 32/1 submission #118 by Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Alistair Fredrick Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #118. Accept in part Price submission #118 by Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 40/1 Jason Marsden Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #118. Accept in part 41/1 submission #118 by Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. A M Hinz Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #118. Accept in part 50/1 submission #118 by Combined 4WD Clubs. . See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Philip Bridgen Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #174. Accept in part 55/1 submission #174 by NZ4WD Clubs See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Rocky Escobar Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #174. Accept in part 56/1 submission #174 by NZ4WD Clubs See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Peter Yates Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #174. Accept in part 57/1 submission #174 by NZ4WD Clubs See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Gareth McLachlan Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 59/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Bill Walker Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission .Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 62/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Blair Harris Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 72/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Keith Barclay and We fully support the Combined Four Wheel Drive Noted Sherryn Bryan Club's submission, but also want to make some general See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 74/1 submissions on our own behalf. We use 4WD vehicles on established tracks for our own reaction for the enjoyment of the mountains, rivers, plants, birdlife and our magnificent scenery. We are superannuitants and hope to be able to continue access to conservation land for many years to come. John Achilles Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 75/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Kevin Steele Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 76/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Gavin William Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part Roberts #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 77/1
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 354 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Canterbury Support the use of signage on tracks and support Support more use of signage and brochures to clearly Accept in part Recreational Four continuation of current brochures for Kopuwai and identify 4WD vehicle access and to encourage well Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Wheel Drive Club Oteake. informed and responsible use. issues report. (CR4WD) HR [Small appropriate complementary signage that sits 85/4 appropriately in landscape.] Canterbury Support supportive approach to 4WD access and Note support. Accept Recreational Four recognition of 4WD touring as a valid and positive form Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Wheel Drive Club of recreational use. issues report. (CR4WD) 85/5 Canterbury Increased awareness of 4WD opportunities results in Note the potential problems that increased access by the Accept in part Recreational Four increased pressure on 4WD roads and tracks. The public public in 4WD vehicle may cause. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Wheel Drive Club can cause more damage avoiding hazards by driving (CR4WD) round them thus widening the track. Education and 85/6 signage will help. Canterbury Include in CMS working to extend vehicle access from Accept in part Recreational Four the Waitaki Valley to the Oteake CA (Mt Buster Track) Mt Buster 4WD track and Hyde Rock to Old Man Wheel Drive Club and from Hyde Rock to the Waikaia Bush road along Range are listed in the Tables, now located in the (CR4WD) the top of Old Man Range. relevant Place sections. Waitaki Valley to Oteake is 85/14 pastoral lease and not PCL. As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Canterbury The requirement for vehicles on public conservation Move the requirement for WOF and registration from Accept in part Recreational Four land to be registered and licensed/warranted should be a glossary to a specific policy point under motorised vehicles. Being licensed and warranted is a legal requirement Wheel Drive Club specific policy. and does not need a separate policy. A foot note has (CR4WD) been added to the relevant section of the CMS. Also 85/15 see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Mike Sheppard Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 86/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Jeremy Wood Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 89/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 355 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ian Forster Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 90/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Don Robertson Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 97/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Matthew Penny Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 99/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Russell Quin Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 100/1 #174 NZ4WD. Amendments as sought by submission See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. #174 Brian Dunn Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 111/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Stephen W Jarvis Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 112/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Combined 4WD Support with appendix. If 4WD roads are not identified A map identifying all 4WD roads should be included as an Reject Clubs Inc it leaves it open to abuse i.e. vehicles being driven in appendix, as in West Coast CMS Combined 4WD Club can See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. All 118/4 unsuitable places. help produce this map. 4WD roads are listed in the vehicle access tables, HR [Club prepared to gps roads and provide data and help now located in the relevant Places. 4WD roads can be pay for maps.] found in DOC information pamphlets (e.g. as for each conservation park) also map and list these roads. Combined 4WD There should be provision made to allow use on land Accept in part Clubs Inc that becomes pcl through tenure review or NHF As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the 118/5 purchase. Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Jenna Harris Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 119/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Shane Tavendale Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 120/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Glenn Clark Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 121/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 356 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point David Roy Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 122/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Darlene Ladbrook Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 123/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Christine S Atkinson Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 124/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Mike Foley Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 125/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Ben Dwan Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 126/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Shannon Bray Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 127/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Carl Filmer Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 128/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Leon Liu Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 129/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Ben Shaw Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 130/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Craig Sowman Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 131/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Garry Stevenson Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 132/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Annette Reid Marr Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 133/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Godfrey Hand Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 134/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Kevin Legge Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 135/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. John Radley Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 136/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. John Atkinson Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 137/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Robert Kelly Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 138/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 357 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ian Ainsworth Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 139/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Matthew harvey Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 140/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. James Curtis Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 141/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Michael Wilson Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 142/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Keith Ponder Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 143/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Peter Hind Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 144/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Mark Giles Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 145/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Tony Redmond Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 146/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Wayne Stott Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 147/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Peter Kelly Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 152/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Wayne Tuck Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 155/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Adrian Rhodens Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 156/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Southland Land Support signage to inform public where they can and Support use of signage and brochures to clearly notify Accept Rover Club cannot drive and any inherent dangers involved. 4WD access to PCL and see this as a way you encourage Support noted. Also see Motorised Vehicle common 157/1 responsible use of 4WD vehicles. issues report. Southland Land Otago CMS makes provision for extending 4WD access Include section similar to Southland CMS pg 141 section Accept in part Rover Club on current PCL but no provision made in respect to 3.2.4 to Otago CMS pg 114. SMCMS Policy 3.2.4 has been deleted, as it has been 157/4 future acquisitions of PCL. Southland CMS allows for made clearer that additional vehicle use under Policy new roads to be added as opportunities present 3.2.3 will require a CMS amendment and this would themselves. automatically trigger the need for consultation. As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 358 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. John Hickey Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 158/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Cheryll Collins Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 159/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Bob Holmes Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 160/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Land Rover Owners Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission .Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part Club Otago #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 161/1 Land Rovers Fully support detailed submission made by the NZ Four Accept in part Ownership Club 4WD association (OT-174) See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. (Otago) Inc. 162/1 Land Rovers Support supportive approach to 4WD access and Note support. Accept Ownership Club recognition of 4WD touring as a valid and positive form Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common (Otago) Inc. of recreational use. issues report. 162/3 Land Rovers Support the use of signage on tracks to inform the Note support for more use of signs and brochures. Noted Ownership Club public where they can and cannot drive, also support the Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common (Otago) Inc. use of brochures for public conservation areas that give issues report. 162/4 clear directions and encourage the responsible use of 4WD vehicles. Land Rovers Support 4WD access to iconic places, not necessarily Note support. Accept in part Ownership Club open access but well managed and controlled access Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common (Otago) Inc. with appropriate restrictions reflecting weather, ground issues report. 162/7 conditions and breeding seasons. Seek to be involved in the management of access. Land Rovers No provisions are made for extending 4WD access Include a policy allowing for extending 4WD access when Reject Ownership Club either on current conservation land or in respect of opportunities are identified or come up through new land See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. As (Otago) Inc. future acquisitions. Fully support adding a section that acquisitions. Support submission from Combined 4WD tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the 162/9 allows for new opportunities for 4WD access to be Club (OT-118) on this point. Department only has an advisory role in the decision investigated and established. HR [Would like to see 4WD clubs have a better database of making. During the LINZ managed tenure review where tracks are and would like process for deciding on process, the public and stakeholders can comment on Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 359 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point land acquisitions for continuation of existing tracks.] what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Land Rovers Would like to see extended 4WD access options. Include in CMS working to extend vehicle access from the Accept in part Ownership Club Waitaki Valley to the Oteake CA (Mt Buster Track) and Mt Buster 4WD track and Hyde Rock to Old Man (Otago) Inc. from Hyde Rock to the Waikaia Bush road along the top of Range are listed in the Tables, now located in the 162/10 Old Man Range. relevant Place sections. Waitaki Valley to Oteake is pastoral lease and not PCL. As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Central Otago Four Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part Wheel Drive Club #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 167/1 Southern Trail Four-wheel driving is legitimate recreation. Embrace the Support. Accept Blazers Four Wheel continued use of traditional tracks and support the Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Drive Club Inc. inclusiveness of four-wheel driving in general. Applaud issues report. 168/1 the desire to increase participation on public lands. Southern Trail Support but note that our definition of traditional access Accept in part Blazers Four Wheel in these areas does not match with the normal definition Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Drive Club Inc. of a road. We are prepared to be self-reliant and use issues report. 168/8 group experience and skills to negotiate these tracks. Do not want backcountry "highways". Prepared to assist with some track maintenance. Would accept "locked gates" with key access. Southern Trail Would like provision for future 4WD access if further Reject Blazers Four Wheel land comes into the conservation estate. Would strongly See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. As Drive Club Inc. oppose any concession activity that excluded the wider tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the 168/9 public on conservation land. Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 360 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Brent New Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 169/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Alan Donaldson Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 171/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Paul Kirsopp Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 173/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Four Many recreational activities are supported by 4WD That the CMS recognise that 4WD supports and facilitates Accept in part Wheel Drive vehicles for support and safety and for SAR or recovery. the safe and convenient conduct of many recreational and See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association conservation activities. (NZFWDA) 174/16 New Zealand Four Support the Otago CMS positive view of 4WD. Seek Add a largely positive view of 4WD activity to the Accept Wheel Drive consistency for Canterbury and Southland. Canterbury and Southland CMS. Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Association issues report. (NZFWDA) 174/17 New Zealand Four NZFWDA and 4WD clubs provide an avenue to allow That the CMS encourage the use of NZFWDA and clubs to Accept Wheel Drive controlled and well managed access to conservation allow well managed limited numbers and limited impact Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Association areas that may not be appropriate to allow unfettered access. issues report. (NZFWDA) access of the general public. 174/18 New Zealand Four Much damage to tracks and lands are a result of the use That the CMS recognise that the NZFWDA and clubs have Accept Wheel Drive of inappropriate 2 and 4WD vehicles by inexperienced a role in educating and training and allowing managed Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Association drivers. Limited access will encourage such people to be access by the clubs will enhance this role. issues report. (NZFWDA) come part of an organisation that will provide training, 174/19 control and leadership. New Zealand Four List NZFWDA and the local region 4WD clubs as Accept in part Wheel Drive stakeholders to be consulted before any road or track See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association stoppage, resumption or maintenance abandonment (NZFWDA) occurs. 174/22 New Zealand Four Support the use of signage on tracks and support Support more use of signage and brochures to clearly Noted Wheel Drive continuation of current brochures for Kopuwai and identify 4WD vehicle access and to encourage well See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association Oteake. informed and responsible use. (NZFWDA) Draft174/36 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 361 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 174/36 New Zealand Four Increased awareness of 4WD opportunities results in Note the potential problems that increased access by the Accept in part Wheel Drive increased pressure on 4WD roads and tracks. The public public in 4WD vehicle may cause. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association can cause more damage avoiding hazards by driving (NZFWDA) round them thus widening the track. Education and 174/37 signage will help. New Zealand Four Include in CMS working to extend vehicle access from Accept in part Wheel Drive the Waitaki Valley to the Oteake CA (Mt Buster Track) Mt Buster 4WD track and Hyde Rock to Old Man Association and from Hyde Rock to the Waikaia Bush road along Range are listed in the Tables, now located in the (NZFWDA) the top of Old Man Range. relevant Place sections. Waitaki Valley to Oteake is 174/43 pastoral lease and not PCL. As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Four The requirement for vehicles on public conservation Move the requirement for WOF and registration from Accept in part Wheel Drive land to be registered and licensed/warranted should be a glossary to a specific policy point under motorised vehicles. This is a legal requirement and does not need to be a Association specific policy. Policy. As well as in the glossary this is also included (NZFWDA) as a footnote on the motorised vehicle page. See 174/44 Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Ben Miller Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 175/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Ray Harkness Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 188/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Nigel Bannan Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 190/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Blair Rhodes Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part Donovan #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 197/1 Tim Barke Support access of trail bikes and 4WDs unsuitable areas Retain but expand Tables 2 and 3 to include more paper Accept in part 205/3 of PCL. Important to have areas where there is no roads and farms tracks. Important and popular areas to The Tables are now located in the relevant Place engine noise but equally important to have areas where include (but not limited to): Skippers Canyon, the sections. Farm tracks that are on public conservation motorised vehicles can access and enjoy PCL. Branches, Bullendale, Mace Town, Coal Pit Road through land are included however it is not necessary to Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 362 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Identifying more areas of allowed access will reduce to Nevis Valley, Remarkables Range and Hector includes tracks off public conservation land or on propensity for people to ride where they are not allowed Mountains, the Doolans, Old Man and Old Woman Range private land. See revised tables and Motorised or is not suitable. and Garvie Mountain Range, Cairnmuir Mountains, Vehicle common issues report. Carrick Range, Hunter Valley, Pisa Range, Dunstan Ranges, Manorburn, Rock and Pillar Range, Danzies Pass, Ragedy Range. Lisa Young Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 207/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Jamie Young Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 208/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Colin Jaggard Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 209/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Waikato 4WD club Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 227/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Neil McGill Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 228/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Greg Craik Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 229/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. John Alexander I acknowledge that my position on motor bikes and to Noted 240/2 some degree snow mobiles is rather extreme but is A new policy is included in Part Three in regards to based in past experiences. If a code of use for these 'care codes'. See Motorised Vehicle and Over-Snow vehicles can be prepared and its implementations Vehicle common issues report. guaranteed, both by the department and the individuals undertaking the activities, then there could well be some scope for permitting these activities in certain areas in the future. John Alexander I do not support any form of access by motor bikes as Exclude all motor bikes. Reject 240/8 they are too hard to control, can cause considerable Motor bikes are motor vehicles and the Policies damage in a very short time and generally, I suggest, included in the CMS apply. See Motorised Vehicle introduce an element of society who have no respect of common issues report. feeling for the areas in which they are operating and often destroying. there are many examples destruction to native vegetation and ecosystems caused by motor bikes throughout the district and NZ. Otago Recreational Support signage to inform public where they can and Supports use of signage and brochures to clearly indentify Accept 4WD Group cannot drive and any inherent dangers involved. 4WD access to public conservation land and see this as a See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. 249/1 way to encourage responsible use of 4WD vehicles.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 363 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago Recreational Otago CMS makes provision for extending 4WD access Support the inclusion of a section similar to the Southland Accept in part 4WD Group on current conservation land, but there is no provision CMS 3.2.4 to the Otago CMS. SMCMS Policy 3.2.4 has been deleted, as it has been 249/5 made in prospect of future acquisitions of conservation made clearer that additional vehicle use under Policy land. 3.2.3 will require a CMS amendment and this would automatically trigger the need for consultation. As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Otago Recreational Support with Appendix - if 4WD roads are not A map identifying all 4WD Roads should be included in an Accept in part 4WD Group identified it leaves it open to abuse. Appendix. (West Coast CMS has these maps). There All 4WD roads are listed in the vehicle access tables 249/8 should also be provision made to allow for land that now located in the relevant Places. DOC information becomes PCL through tenure review of Heritage Fund pamphlets (e.g. as for each conservation park) also purchase. map and list these roads. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Environment and Vehicles should be excluded unless they can be An essential step towards effective management is the Reject Conservation effectively managed. Restricted vehicle use (Clarence establishment of regulations governing such use and See Motorised Vehicle and Legal roads common Organisations of NZ CA) to limited dates/weather is more easily managed covered by the Summary of Offences Act. issues report and bylaw policies in Part Three. inc than the case in St James CA. 270/10 Janet Ledingham Fully endorse intent to provide more 4WD opportunities Accept in part 273/60 . Some commitment to maintenance of the main 4WD Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common routes to a standard where smaller 4WD vehicles issues report. (without the degree of clearance that e.g. hilux may have) wont be stopped by deep ruts. Strongly support use of keys for access where appropriate in effort to control landscape and track damaged by irresponsible drivers. Glenys Dickson Oppose motorised vehicles. Amend to read - 'Motorised vehicle use is not allowed off Accept in part 288/9 formed roads on PCL. Too much damage caused'. The tables detailing where 4WD are permitted are now located in the relevant Place sections. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Film Otago Snowmobiles seem to have a different classification Clarify the criteria for determining the effects of Accept in part Southland and than other motorised vehicles even though similar in snowmobiles as opposed to other motorised vehicles and See new Policies in Part Three in regards to over- Regional Film many ways with the exception of seasonal differences. apply a consistent approach. snow-vehicles. Also see Over Snow Vehicles Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 364 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Offices of New common issues report. Zealand 290/13 Don Hayes Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 291/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Ngai Tahu (Te New policy request: Policy 3.2.4 from SMCMS is Insert Policy 3.2.4 from SMCMS, but start with "Consult Accept in part Runanga o Ngai relevant for Canterbury, but needs to be a consultative and work with...". SMCMS Policy 3.2.4 has been deleted, as it has been Tahu and other process. made clearer that additional vehicle use under Policy specified runanga) 3.2.3 will require a CMS amendment and this would 309/159 automatically trigger the need for NT consultation. Graeme Ingram Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 319/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Colin Wilson Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #118 Accept in part 320/1 #118 Combined 4WD Clubs. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Doug Cain Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #174 Accept in part 321/1 #174 NZ4WD. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Ian Cole Support principal for use of vehicles over formed roads CMS is 10yr plan and needs to recognise and manage for Accept in part 334/10 or noted tracks. Additionally, value needs to be given to the changing demographics of NZs aging population. See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. existing network of vehicle tracks and recognition given to recreational needs of anglers and hunters. Reduced mobility and aged anglers and hunters rely on vehicle access. John McDonald Support the use of signage on tracks and support Support more use of signage and brochures to clearly Accept 335/2 continuation of the current brochures for Kapuwai and indentify 4WD vehicle access to encourage well informed Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common Oteake. and responsible use. issues report. John McDonald Extend access. Include in CMS working to extend vehicle access from the Accept in part 335/7 Waitaki Valley to the Oteake CA (Mt Buster Track) and Mt Buster 4WD track and Hyde Rock to Old Man from Hyde Rock to the Waikaia Bush road along the top of Range are listed in the Tables, now located in the the Old Man Range. relevant Place sections. Waitaki Valley to Oteake is pastoral lease and not PCL. As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. See Motorised Vehicle common issues Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 365 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point report. Section: Motorised Vehicles Text (National Issue) Ray Stone Access by 4WD is a valid recreational and occupational Accept in part 5/1 activity. "Conflicting values" is a falsehood amd not a See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. valid basis for restriction of access. Irresponsible use of a 4WD vehicle, particularly in sensitive areas does occur, although I venture to suggest that it is now rare rather than the norm. Various management techniques exist, including as used by farmers and via accredited 4WD clubs, to manage use and potential damage. Concessionaire 4WD activity should not be at exclusion of other users, and 4WD clubs can be an asset and contribute to conservation work. Canterbury Amend start of the third paragraph to read "the majority Accept in part Recreational Four of vehicle users act responsibly but indiscriminate use See Motorised Vehicle common issues report and Wheel Drive Club of motor vehicles off formed roads or marked routes..." Part Two Places. (CR4WD) 85/19 Shotover 4WD Club The Club supports the concept of seasonal road closures Accept in part 166/3 to reduce damage to the surface in winter months. Of See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. interest though would be any plans to shut off areas in the summer due to the increasing fire risk that is posed now stock grazing has ceased in many places. In the dryland areas of Otago that we frequent this would greatly limit the opportunities we have and perhaps other options could be looked at to reduce the fire risk along the road corridor such as scrub clearing and education of motorists. New Zealand Four Amend start of the third paragraph to read "the majority Accept in part Wheel Drive of vehicle users act responsibly but indiscriminate use See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Association of motor vehicles off formed roads or marked routes..." (NZFWDA) 174/47 OtagoNet Joint Uncertain of the role of this description. Appear to Clarify purpose of these descriptions. These description Accept in part Ventures serve as descriptive assessment considerations for may be better placed directly preceding the motorise The Policies have now been moved and are located 206/33 authorisation; however policies 3.2.1 - 3.2.9 serve a vehicle policies and provide contextual information about with the text. Also see Motorised Vehicle common similar function. Policies around vehicles are vehicle use within conservation lands rather than pseudo issues report. prescribed in Part Three, and the glossary contains a assessment criteria. Alternatively, these descriptions could definition around what constitutes a vehicle. The be deleted. inclusion of this description appears superfluous.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 366 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point John Alexander Generally support on existing tracks only. Retain for existing tracks only. Accept 240/26 See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Land Rover Thrilled to see a theme of willingness of DOC to work Establish parameters for the care and maintenance of DOC Accept Enthusiasts Club closer with 4x4 clubs and others also involved in back estate now and in the future. Support noted. See Motorised Vehicle common 283/2 country recreation. issues report. Transpower New Recognise and allow the use of Motor Vehicles to Amend to recognise and allow the use of Motor Vehicles to Accept Zealand Ltd access existing utility infrastructure on the Conservation access existing utility infrastructure on the Conservation A new Section on Structures and Utilities has been 296/11 estate to undertake maintenance, operational and estate to undertake maintenance, operational and upgrading added to Part Three. upgrading works. works. Ngai Tahu (Te Support statement that using motorised vehicles off Insert a reference to sites of cultural significance to NT in Accept Runanga o Ngai formed roads can have adverse effects on conservation addition to effects on conservation values. Revise text to read "…ecosystems, historic and Tahu and other values and NT values. Also concerned about adverse cultural sites, and disturbance to wildlife." specified runanga) effects on sites of significance to NT. 309/128 Royal Forest and New Policy to follow 3.2.9 - The CMS notes intentions Amend to include - 'Manage (including where considering Accept in part Bird Protection to seek Ramsar status for several areas, which will concession applications), those parts of Otago that are This is covered by the Freshwater Place and does not Society hopefully be achieved within the life of this plan. indentified as wetlands of international importance under need to be included in this section. 330/336 the Convention of Wetlands of International Importance 1971 (also referred to as the Ramsar convention) in accordance with the criteria for which this wetlands of international importance were nominated and New Zealand's obligations under the Convention.' Section: Motorised Vehicles Snowmobiles text (National Issue) Canterbury Snowmobiling is a good use of public areas in winter. Note support for but problems with allowing snowmobiles. Accept in part Recreational Four However there are several problems: WOF and The over-snow vehicle designated area has been Wheel Drive Club registration and if open for snowmobiles consider revised. See revised maps and policies. Also see Over (CR4WD) opening areas for other activities e.g. organised 4WD Snow Vehicles common issues report. 85/12 club trips. New Zealand Four Snowmobiling is a good use of public areas in winter. Note support for but problems with allowing snowmobiles. Accept in part Wheel Drive However there are several problems: WOF and The over-snow vehicle designated area has been Association registration and if open for snowmobiles consider revised. See revised maps and policies. Also see Over (NZFWDA) opening areas for other activities e.g. organised 4WD Snow Vehicles common issues report. 174/41 club trips. John Alexander I fully agree with the exclusion of snowmobiles whether Do not permit general snowmobile access unless for Reject 240/9 in groups or individually from the PCL. The only emergency, search and rescue or possible future hut The use of over-snow vehicle on public conservation exception being for emergency or search and rescue servicing purposes. land is permitted and the designated area has been purposes or the servicing in the future of huts which Continue to honour the existing agreement for machine revised. See revised maps and policies. Also see Over could possibly be constructed by a concessionaire. grooming of cross-country ski trails up as far as the Kirtle Snow Vehicles common issues report. Snowmobiles have the potential to become the 'jet skies' Burn hut. of the snow fields and to bring with them all the same issues, injury and even death which jet skies have Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 367 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point brought to our rivers, lakes and marine environments. I support the existing agreement between DOC and the Snow Farm to allow grooming by machine on Top Beat and on the track in the Kirtle Burn Valley up to and as far as the Kirtle Burn hut on a limited basis when snow permits. Ian M Turnbull "...some" use is an understatement. The urge to Modify wording to reflect all over-snow vehicles; and Accept in part 250/39 commercialise conservation land will see increasing anticipate increasing demand for, and conflict arising from 'some' has been deleted. See Over Snow Vehicles pressure to run operations all over Central Otago. commercial operations. common issues report. New Zealand Snow The draft Central Otago Outdoor Recreation Strategy Would like a consistent approach towards activity. Accept Machine User Group 2011-2021 identifies that this is an activity with plenty The over-snow vehicle designated area has been 275/1 of capacity to grow. Concerned about the approach revised. See revised maps and policies. Also see Over taken in Otago CMS is in contrast to access outline Snow Vehicles common issues report. within the Canterbury and Southland drafts. The level of conflict between snowmobile and skiers is low and limited to a hard core minority within the backcountry ski group. Old Man The Otago CMS (1998) pg 300, the Central Otago DC Accept Snowmobile Club Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2011-2021, and the draft The over-snow vehicle designated area has been 277/1 SMCMS together acknowledge snowmobiling as a revised. See revised maps and policies. Also see Over recognised activity. Snow Vehicles common issues report. Given the national outcome 1.5.3, we believe snowmobiling will encourage more people to enjoy public conservation lands. We ask for no more facilities or services. We are prepared to discuss partnerships to maintain and develop recreational areas. We can help non-traditional users as we have done for many years Section: Motorised Vehicles Policy 3.2.1 (National Issue) Stuart Pearson Support allowing motor vehicle (including trail and Retain 3.2.1. Accept 31/6 quad bike and 4WD) access to the areas described in This Policy has changed as a result of other 3.2.1. submissions. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Tim Barke Support allowing motor vehicle access to area described Retain. Accept 205/6 in 3.2.1 This Policy has changed as a result of other submissions. See revised Policies and Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Bob Webster Do not agree with allowing snowmobile use on the Old Amend Reject 220/2 Man/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range, or Garvie See revised designated over-snow vehicle area and Mountains. This vast area has a remarkable sense of Over Snow Vehicle common issues report. quiet and remoteness, particularly in winter, and DOC is failing to recognise the true value of that area in Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 368 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point providing for such instructions, Similar qualities exist on other mountain areas in Otago, such as the Pisa Range and Rock and Pillars, and we are pleased to see their use is not being accommodated there. Allowing snowmobile use of some areas is particular concern, as it opens the door for people to invest in such machines which leads to development of lobby groups and creates pressure on things elsewhere. In Australia and Norway, have extensive plateau areas used for cross country skiing, snowmobile use is restricted to the immediate vicinity of towns and ski fields. Dunedin City Cross country four wheel drive access to Te Papanui Greater control of cross country four wheel drive access to Accept in part Council Conservation Park has the potential to damage high the Te Papanui Conservation Area. Also to be reflected in The Department wishes to manage vehicle access into 243/8 country bogs and increase the fire risk to the tussock Table 2. Te Papanui Conservation Park, and as a result there cover. Both the bogs and tussocks are critical in are the following access points: ensuring the quality and continuity of water supply for on SH87 from Outrum to Old Dunstan Road. the city. 1.The road is suitable for all vehicles to the park gate; from there 4WD is recommended. 2. Via Waipori Road. The road is suitable for 4WD from the start of Mountain road and onto Gardiners Road. 3. Via Mahinerangi road access to the locked gate; from there it is walking access only. Table 3 has been revised and located in the relevant Places. See motorised vehicle common issues report. Ngai Tahu (Te Expand (c) as per SMCMS. Amend to "adverse effects are evident on the natural, Reject Runanga o Ngai historic and cultural values present". "Conservation resources" in c) is all-inclusive of Tahu and other natural, historic and cultural values. SMCMS revised. specified runanga) See also 309/157. 309/156 Ngai Tahu (Te Re: e). Support. Retain. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai This policy has been revised in all three CMS and Tahu and other split into two policies, with revised Policy 3.2.8 now specified runanga) including to "where damage to the structure of the 309/157 road is evident or likely". See Motorised Vehicle common issues report Royal Forest and Motorised vehicles need to be restricted to existing Amend to read - 'Should allow motorised vehicles (other Accept in part Bird Protection formed roads. There are adequate formed roads on PCL, than snowmobiles - refer 2.5 Old Man Range/Kopuwai, The tables are now located in the relevant Places, see Society land in Otago now. Old Woman Range and Garvie Mountain Place) on existing revised Policy and Over Snow Vehicle and Motorised 330/332 formed roads and in car parks as indentified in table 2 and Vehicle common issues reports.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 369 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point in Mount Aspiring National Park Management Plan.' Section: Motorised Vehicles Policy 3.2.2 (National Issue) Canterbury CMS makes limited provision for extending 4WD Include a policy similar to 3.2.4 in the Southland CMS to Reject Recreational Four access on current pcl and not provision for future allow for new 4WD access to be provided, and amend Policy 3.2.4 from the SMCMS has been deleted. As Wheel Drive Club acquisitions e.g. through tenure review. Support adding Policy 3.2.2 to read "Consider provision for use of tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the (CR4WD) a section to allow new opportunities to be investigated motorised vehicles outside of areas provided by Policy Department only has an advisory role in the decision 85/13 and established. 3.2.1 only where is it identified at sites listed in Part Two - making. During the LINZ managed tenure review Places, or where identified under Policy XXX, and subject process, the public and stakeholders can comment on to Policy 3.2.4". what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Four CMS makes limited provision for extending 4WD Include a policy similar to 3.2.4 in the Southland CMS to Reject Wheel Drive access on current pcl and not provision for future allow for new 4WD access to be provided, and amend Policy 3.2.4 from the SMCMS has been deleted. As Association acquisitions e.g. through tenure review. Support adding Policy 3.2.2 to read "Consider provision for use of tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the (NZFWDA) a section to allow new opportunities to be investigated motorised vehicles outside of areas provided by Policy Department only has an advisory role in the decision 174/42 and established. 3.2.1 only where is it identified at sites listed in Part Two - making. During the LINZ managed tenure review Places, or where identified under Policy XXX, and subject process, the public and stakeholders can comment on to Policy 3.2.4". what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Wild animal control by recreational hunters should be Add recreational hunters undertaking wild animal control Accept in part Deerstalkers added to the list of purposes for which groups may be to the list of purposes for which groups may be allowed to Where wild animal control is part of DOC's Association allowed to use motor vehicles. A corresponding change use motor vehicles and change 3.2.4 to provide for conservation management, including where this Incorporated to 3.2.4 to provide for recreational hunter involvement recreational hunter involvement in conservation involves contractors and management agreements for 285/44 in conservation programmes. programmes. pest and wild animal control, then DOC can approved vehicle access. Otherwise hunters have the same access as other users. Access for all users of 4WD roads is listed in the Tables, now located in the relevant Part Two Places. See revised 3.2.5. John McDonald Limited provision for extending 4WD access on current Include a policy similar to 3.2.4 in the Southland CMS to Reject 335/6 PCL and not provision for future acquisitions e.g. allow for new 4WD access to be provided and amend Policy 3.2.4 has been deleted from the SMCMS. As through tenure review. Support adding a section to Policy 3.2.2 to read - 'Consider provision for use of tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the allow new opportunities to be investigated and motorised vehicle outside of areas provided by Policy 3.2.1 Department only has an advisory role in the decision established. only where it is indentified at sites listed in Part Two - making. During the LINZ managed tenure review Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 370 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Places, or where identified under Policy XXX and subject process, the public and stakeholders can comment on to Policy 3.2.4.' what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Section: Motorised Vehicles Policy 3.2.3 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Should include the words 'for wild animal control'. This Amend to add words - and for wild animal control. Reject 149/51 is because recreational hunting, in the face of the now- Access for all users of 4WD roads is listed in the common 6 day working week, preludes the available use tables now located in the relevant Part Two Places. of time for walking to an area where vehicular access See revised Policy. that is non-detrimental to the biome exists. OtagoNet Joint Support this policy in part with minor amendments to Amend Accept in part Ventures ensure appropriate recognition of regionally significant May allow motorise vehicles on public conservation lands The Policy has been revised and operation has been 206/38 infrastructure providers. for the construction, maintenance AND/OR added to the text. Replacement would be included in REPLACEMENT of utilities, farming operations and maintenance. Also see new section on Utilities and restoration activities. Structures in Part Three. Transpower New Generally supports the policy however seeks the policy Amend by replacing 'May' with 'Will'. Accept in part Zealand Ltd is amended to clarify access 'will' be provided. See new interpretation section in the Introduction, 296/15 'may' is correct. If the Electricity Act over-rides CA87 then this policy is irrelevant. Ngai Tahu (Te [Submn made re Policy 3.2.2; should be 3.2.3] Seek Add "subject to Policy 3.2.5" [sic; 3.2.4?] at end of policy. Reject Runanga o Ngai explicit reference to Policy 3.2.5 so it is clear to all Policy 3.2.3 is intended to give flexibility for the Tahu and other users of the CMS. listed purposes and not be subject to 3.2.4. Policy specified runanga) 3.2.4 has been revised to apply to situations other 309/158 than in accordance with 3.2.3. Section: Motorised Vehicles Policy 3.2.4 (National Issue) OtagoNet Joint Support in part with minor amendments to ensure amend c Accept in part Ventures appropriate recognition of regionally significant add .. Appendix 12; OR See revised Policy 3.2.3 and new section on Utilities 206/39 infrastructure providers. d) is necessary for the operational needs of regionally and Structures. significant utility providers. Bob Webster Sensitive alpine vegetation is at significant risk from Add a clause to 3.2 to the effect of: Public motorised Accept in part 220/4 damage by 4WD vehicle and trail bikes in some areas access should be banned from any tracks that provide This policy has been revised and moved. See revised and extensive damage has already occurred in some potential motorised access to sensitive alpine communities Policy 3.2.9 and other relevant policies. locations on the Old Man Range. Clause lacks strength such as cushion bogs, fell fields, snow banks, seepages or and clarity. wetlands. Ngai Tahu (Te Effects on waterways also need to be included in the Reword to: "... adverse effects (including cumulative Reject Runanga o Ngai criteria, and minimising adverse effects is not sufficient adverse effects) on the road, route, site or waterway and on The policy requires adverse effects to first be Tahu and other Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 371 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point specified runanga) protection. surrounding natural, historic or NT cultural values are "avoided, or otherwise minimised"; remedy or 309/160 avoided, remedied or mitigated." mitigation would be a lesser solution. Waterways are included in by "site" and by "natural values", and "cultural values" needs to be inclusive of more than just NT values. Royal Forest and Tracks can lead to the fragmentation of habitats, and Amend to read - 'd) adverse effects (including cumulative Accept in part Bird Protection can impact on landscape values. adverse effects) on the track and surrounding natural, Revised to "adverse effects (including cumulative Society ecological, landscape, historic or cultural values are adverse effects) on the road and surrounding natural, 330/333 avoided or otherwise minimised.' historic or cultural values are avoided or otherwise minimised". Section: Motorised Vehicles Policy 3.2.5 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Should include recreational hunting organisations with Amend to include recreational hunting organisations. Accept in part 149/52 the other groups listed in this section. The conservation The Policy has been revised and motorised vehicle values of hunting are enhanced by permitting greater user groups which includes hunters has been added. opportunity of access for this group. Such a provision will help to develop new community linkages. Land Rovers Fully support the concept of increased partnerships with Support. Accept Ownership Club organisations that use public conservation lands, in The Policy has been revised and motorised vehicle (Otago) Inc. particular 4WD clubs and organisations. 4WD clubs to user groups has been added. 162/6 help maintain the tracks. Assist with wilding pine removal on public conservation land. Shotover 4WD Club Many 4WD clubs and individuals help with community Accept in part 166/4 and DOC projects and could be further utilised for the Policy revised to "Liaise with four-wheel drive and control of wilding pines with transport of people and other motorised vehicle user groups to identify equipment. This could also be extended into the opportunities for involvement in conservation restoration of historic areas and buildings. programmes, and may enable these groups to maintain the roads they are permitted to use". Southern Trail Support partnerships with 4WD clubs to maintain tracks. Accept Blazers Four Wheel The Policy has been revised and motorised vehicle Drive Club Inc. user groups has been added. 168/7 Royal Forest and There needs to be certainty that this policy will not Amend to read - 'May, in liaison with four-wheel drive Accept in part Bird Protection result in the upgrading of tracks to in effect create new clubs, concessionaires and other organisations, indentify The Policy has been revised and motorised vehicle Society or shingled roads, where they are not in existence at the opportunities for involvement with conservation user groups has been added. Also see Motorised 330/334 time of the draft Plan. programmes including the maintenance (excluding Vehicle common issues report. upgrading) of existing formed roads they use.' Section: Motorised Vehicles Policy 3.2.6 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te It would be useful to explain the reason for this Insert "to protect recreational values, NT cultural values Accept in part Runanga o Ngai management. and conservation values" at end of this policy. See 309/128 response re the intro text, which will Tahu and other cover the policy issues. Policy 3.2.6 has been revised specified runanga) Draft309/162 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 372 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 309/162 to " Work with councils and the New Zealand Police to manage motorised vehicle use on beaches and riverbeds to protect conservation values." Royal Forest and This is weaker that Policy 20 NZCPS under the RMA. Amend to read - 'Work with councils and the New Zealand Accept in part Bird Protection Where the Department has control of the foreshore it Police to control motorised vehicle use on beaches to Revised to "Work with councils and the NZ Police to Society should comply with the NZPCS. If not it should be protect vulnerable wildlife, shellfish beds sand dunes and manage motorised vehicle use on beaches and 330/335 advocating for measures mandated by statutory policies. other coastal habitats and prevent disturbance to other users riverbeds to protect conservation values". or damage to sites of significance or habitats of marine life.' Section: Motorised Vehicles Policy 3.2.7 (National Issue) Otago Tramping & Support development of bylaws and/or regulations to Accept in part Mountaineering better manage motor vehicles on PCL. This policy has been deleted. A bylaws policy, that Club Inc relates to all activities has been added to the general 192/29 section in Part Three. Bob Webster Do not agree with allowing snowmobile use on the Old Amend Accept in part 220/3 Man/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range, or Garvie This policy has been deleted. A bylaws policy, that Mountains. This vast area has a remarkable sense of relates to all activities has been added to the general quiet and remoteness, particularly in winter, and DOC is section of Part Three. The over-snow vehicle failing to recognise the true value of that area in designated area has been revised. See Over Snow providing for such instructions, Vehicle common issues report. Similar qualities exist on other mountain areas in Otago, such as the Pisa Range and Rock and Pillars, and we are pleased to see their use is not being accommodated there. Allowing snowmobile use of some areas is particular concern, as it opens the door for people to invest in such machines which leads to development of lobby groups and creates pressure on things elsewhere. In Australia and Norway, have extensive plateau areas used for cross country skiing, snowmobile use is restricted to the immediate vicinity of towns and ski fields. Section: Motorised Vehicles Policy 3.2.9 (National Issue) Land Rover Develop systems and time frames for controlled access We seek regular and specific liaison with community Accept in part Enthusiasts Club to estates i.e. Waikaia Bush Road and Dunstan Trail. groups/associations to make aware of and issues and why. This Policy has been revised and consultation with 283/3 Access restricted over winter months or to sensitive Access to some areas could be managed via locked gates community groups has been included. See Motorised areas susceptible to damage over certain periods. and through a no cost permit system: as follows: Vehicle common issues report. - Secure access applications would register vehicle and driver details - Preference given to members of clubs with internal structures and disciplinary systems - Work with association to develop access policies to meet all participants needs Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 373 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point - Clear signage at entry and exist points of estates (issues in the area, how to access, contact numbers and any restrictions and why) - Identify and permit other tracks that could be accessed. Ngai Tahu (Te Seeks protection of cultural values also. Amend policy to be consistent with 3.2.10 from SMCMS, Accept in part Runanga o Ngai and insert "and Ngai Tahu cultural" between "on conservation values" has been deleted; the policy Tahu and other "conservation" and "values". is now all-encompassing of all relevant values. specified runanga) 309/163 Section: Motorised Vehicles Table 2 (National Issue) Canterbury We utilise Macetown and Skippers roads (including the Note the areas used and strong support for the retention of Accept in part Recreational Four Tiger Trail), The Nevis valley and Duffers saddle, 4WD these. The tracks listed are listed in the Tables, now located Wheel Drive Club tracks in the Kopuwai conservation area - Old Man and in the relevant Place sections. Waitaki Valley to (CR4WD) Old Woman ranges, the Serpentine scenic reserve 4WD Oteake is pastoral lease and not PCL. As tenure 85/11 road, the Pisa range formed 4WD roads, the Rock and review is not a DOC-led process and the Department Pillar Range formed 4WD road, and the 4WD tracks in only has an advisory role in the decision making. the Oteake conservation area - East and West During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the Manukerikia 4WD roads, Johnstone Creek 4WD road, public and stakeholders can comment on what is Mt Buster 4WD road, Hut Creek 4WD road, Mt. proposed on what might be the new public Kyeburn 4WD road. conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Combined 4WD Support with reservations. List may not be complete. Allow other roads to be listed in Accept in part Clubs Inc the future. Table 2 has been revised and is now located in the 118/35 HR [Would like to see these mapped out, not just a table, to relevant Places in Part Two. 4WD roads on public ensure no confusion.] conservation land are also on the Department's website. Also see Motorised Vehicle and Legal Road common issues reports. Southland Land Many areas we regularly travel and camp contained in Support continuation of 4WD access to these areas. Accept in part Rover Club these places: Macetown, Skippers/Mt Aurum, Table 2 has been revised and is now located in the 157/3 Bullendale, The Nevis Valley, Duffers Saddle, and relevant Places in Part Two. See Motorised Vehicle 4WD tracks in Old Man Range, Old Woman Range, and Legal Roads common issues reports. Garvie Mountains, Serpertine Scenic Reserve. Many places have significant historical and cultural significance as well as their outstanding physical beauty. Land Rovers We utilise Macetown and Skippers roads (including the Note the areas used by the submitters and strong support Accept in part Ownership Club Tiger Trail), The Nevis valley and Duffers saddle, 4WD for the retention of all these 4WD access opportunities. The tracks listed are listed in the Tables, now located (Otago) Inc. tracks in the Kopuwai conservation area - Old Man and in the relevant Place sections. Waitaki Valley to 162/8 Old Woman ranges, the Serpentine scenic reserve 4WD Oteake is pastoral lease and not PCL. As tenure Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 374 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point road, the Pisa range formed 4WD roads, the Rock and review is not a DOC-led process and the Department Pillar Range formed 4WD road, and the 4WD tracks in only has an advisory role in the decision making. the Oteake conservation area - East and West During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the Manukerikia 4WD roads, Johnstone Creek 4WD road, public and stakeholders can comment on what is Mt Buster 4WD road, Hut Creek 4WD road, Mt. proposed on what might be the new public Kyeburn 4WD road. conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Shotover 4WD Club Include access of vehicles into Coal Pit Road and Accept in part 166/14 Doolans Ridge which are in portion on Conservation See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. land. We support ongoing access to all other places listed in Table 2. Southern Trail Consider allowing 4WD entry to the Whakaari Reject Blazers Four Wheel conservation area. This was a traditional area for As a result of easements held with Ngai Tahu, there is Drive Club Inc. 4WDing and suitable tracks exist. no 4WD access on public conservation land within 168/5 the conservation area. Access across Wyuna Station is for foot and horse only. Federated Mountain Rename snowmobiles to "over-snow vehicles". Accept Clubs of NZ (Inc) Renamed as requested. See over-snow vehicle 172/105 common issues report. New Zealand Four Support identification of places of conservation or That stopping or abandonment of existing 4WD roads and Accept in part Wheel Drive historic value. Concerned that in some places 4WD tracks will limit future access for SAR and DOC and make Table 2 has been revised and is now located in the Association access and the associated tracks are to be permanently encouragement of more people experiencing conservation relevant Places in Part Two. Also see Motorised (NZFWDA) stopped. This means that this access is lost to search and lands more difficult. Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. 174/20 rescue, to facilitating activities by people without ability or experience and by DOC who will now require more use of expensive and noise intrusive helicopters. New Zealand Four In many places 4WD access track listing or descriptions That the CMS recognise that there are many historical and Accept in part Wheel Drive suggest that little or no tracks currently exist. For current 4WD tracks in existence. Suggest DOC ask Table 2 has been revised and is now located in the Association example St Bathans Range. A number of tracks can be NZ4WDA and 4WD clubs to develop documentation of relevant Places in Part Two. See Motorised Vehicle (NZFWDA) clearly seen in Google Earth and have been used these tracks to be shared with DOC and used to facilitate a and legal roads common issues reports. 174/23 historically. network of well managed and controlled access for conservation land and associated places. New Zealand Four We utilise Macetown and Skippers roads (including the Note the areas used and strong support for the retention of Accept in part Wheel Drive Tiger Trail), The Nevis valley and Duffers saddle, 4WD these. The tracks listed are listed in the Tables, now located Association tracks in the Kopuwai conservation area - Old Man and HR [Add existing 4WD tracks on St Bathans and Dunstan in the relevant Place sections. Waitaki Valley to (NZFWDA) Old Woman ranges, the Serpentine scenic reserve 4WD Ranges.] Oteake is pastoral lease and not PCL. As tenure 174/40 road, the Pisa range formed 4WD roads, the Rock and review is not a DOC-led process and the Department
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 375 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Pillar Range formed 4WD road, and the 4WD tracks in only has an advisory role in the decision making. the Oteake conservation area - East and West During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the Manukerikia 4WD roads, Johnstone Creek 4WD road, public and stakeholders can comment on what is Mt Buster 4WD road, Hut Creek 4WD road, Mt. proposed on what might be the new public Kyeburn 4WD road. conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Alpine Rename snowmobiles to "over-snow vehicles". Accept Club Renamed as requested. See Over-Snow vehicle 193/77 common issues report. Backcountry Skiers Re: title. Change to: "excluding all over-snow vehicles, eg. snow Accept Alliance mobiles, snowcats, ATV and quad bikes used on snow." Snowmobiles has been changed to over-snow 214/27 vehicles throughout the CMS. See Over Snow Vehicles common issues report Otago Recreational Support with reservations. This list may not be complete. Allow other roads to be Accept in part 4WD Group listed in the future. Wording in CMS should reflect this. Table 2 has been revised and is now located in the 249/39 relevant Places in Part Two. See Motorised Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. Kate Wardle Not all across snow vehicles are snowmobiles. Change wording to 'excluding all over-snow vehicles e.g. Accept 268/14 snow mobiles, snowcats, ATV and quad bikes used on Re-named as requested. See over-snow vehicle snow.' common issues report. New Zealand Snow It should be recognised that snowmobiles and other When snow cover allows, continued shared access to all Accept Machine User Group snow vehicles cause less impact on the environment that areas of conservation land zoned front country and See revised over-snow vehicle designated area and 275/3 either motorcycles or 4wd vehicles (refer their backcountry accessible that have historically been used or Map. Also see new Policies in Part Three. Also see Appendix Three to submission) and even mountain obtained by tenure review in the future. This includes Over Snow Vehicles common issues report bikes. However in the CMS snowmobiles have been access to all areas currently accessible to 4wd vehicles and grouped with, but excluded from, all areas but one, that motorcycles outlined in Table 2, but not solely limited to are accessible by motorcycle and 4wd and mountain formed trails. Also, when good snow cover allows access to bikes. historical areas including but not limited to: Due to the low environmental impact of snowmobiles Old Women Range, Old Man Range, Garvies, access to the this access should not necessarily be limited to formed Pisa Range on a sign in, sign out basis on the same terms as tracks. 4wd users, and post and pre-season access to the Manufacturers of snowmobiles have met all regulations Remarkable Ski Field for access to the Dolans areas. on emission and noise control in USA and Canada to the point their uses in common and legal in many National Parks. Over-snow vehicles not only create less physical impact that other motorised vehicles but sound absorption is greater due to the snow cover in winter resulting in little noise irritation to other users. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 376 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Matt Evans Support continued 4WD access to all areas currently Accept in part 282/2 accessible to 4WD and motorcycles, but not solely limited See Motorised Vehicle common issues report. to formed trails. Clutha District Lack of inclusion of the Catlins Place presumably Clarify intention. Accept in part Council means that there is no provision for cars anywhere other Motor vehicles are limited to legal roads only in the 308/7 than on legal roads, but this is not specified. Catlins Place. See Table 2.8 and Motorised Vehicle and Legal Roads common issues reports. John McDonald We utilise Macetown and Skippers roads (including Note the areas used and strong support for the retention of Accept in part 335/5 Tiger Trail), the Nevis Valley and duffers Saddle, 4WD these. Table 2 has been revised and is now located in the tracks in the Kopuwai Conservation Area - Old Man relevant Places in Part Two. See Motorised Vehicle and Old Woman Ranges, the Serpentine Scenic Reserve and Legal roads common issues reports. 4WD road, the Pisa Range formed 4WD roads, the rock and Pillar Range formed 4WD road, and the 4WD tracks in Otekae Conservation Area - East and West Manuherika 4WD roads, Johnstone Creek 4 WD road, Mt Buster 4WD road, Hut Creek 4WD road, Mt Kyeburn 4 WD road. Section: Mountain Bikes (non-motorised) (National Issue) Mountain Bike New We acknowledge the differentiation between 'mountain Add the following groupings: Accept in part Zealand (MTBNZ) biking' and 'downhill'. For management purposes it may - self-propelled/non-motorised mountain bikers, generally Some revisions have been made to the text and and Trail Fund NZ be helpful to further refine this classification with 2 referred to as 'cross-country' or' XC' and reference to thrill seeking has been removed, and a 13/2 groupings - cross country and shuttling. Shuttling is - those who access (mostly) downhill rides using motorised definition of downhill added to the Glossary. Also generally not suitable on shared tracks. vehicles, ski lifts, helicopters or light aircraft, colloquially see Mountain Biking common issues report. referred to as 'shuttling'. Mountain Bike New Support the Queenstown Mountain Bike Clubs Trail Accept in part Zealand (MTBNZ) Network Proposal, May 2013. See Future Scenarios section of the Mountain Biking and Trail Fund NZ common issues report. 13/4 Mountain Bike New For new and refurbished single and shared use tracks Trail Fund NZ and local Mountain Bike Clubs can help Accept in part Zealand (MTBNZ) we encourage DOC to embrace sustainable trail design facilitate adoption of the Sustainable Trail Design This is an operational matter that does not need to be and Trail Fund NZ as described in the International Mountain Bike principles. included in the CMS. See track design section of the 13/5 Associations books. Sustainable Trails are subject to Mountain Biking common issues report. less erosion so require less repair and maintenance and tend to retain natural obstacles. Fiordland Tramping Supportive of mountain biking on some public Accept in part and Outdoor conservation land, preference is for mountain bike See track design section of the Mountain Biking Recreation Club tracks that are separate to existing walking tracks. common issues report. 93/66 Fish and Game New While generally supportive of cycle projects, there are Add new policy: "That the relevant Fish and Game Council Accept in part Zealand - Otago issues that deserve mention around lakes and rivers, be consulted during the planning, construction, and Consultation has been added to 3.3.5. Also see Region Draft148/12 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 377 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 148/12 being consultation around their construction, and operation of any cycle trail or similar structure on public Mountain Biking common issues report. reverse sensitivity and recreational conflict with existing conservation land adjacent to a river, lake, or waterway." river users, particularly anglers and waterfowl hunters. Ian M Turnbull Fully support moves to separate foot and mountain bike Retain. Accept in part 250/40 traffic, and expand cycle trail network. See track design section of the Mountain Biking common issues report. Environment and Caution is needed where the means exists (ski field, Accept in part Conservation helicopters, gondola etc) to lift thrill seekers to higher Reference to thrill seeking has been removed. The Organisations of NZ altitudes. Mountain biking down ski field slopes is text has been revised and the adverse effects of inc incompatible with the natural values of conservation 'downhill' mountain biking are included. Also see 270/11 land. Mountain Biking common issues report. Film Otago Support Retain Accept in part Southland and Support noted. Parts of this section have been revised Regional Film as a result of submissions. See Mountain Biking Offices of New common issues report. Zealand 290/61 Pacific Cycle Tours CMS should state that electric power-assisted bikes Award e-bikes with pedelec technology the same status as Accept in part Ltd with "pedelec" technology (i.e. pedal assist, rather than 'normal' bikes or mtb. Include a section defining bikes that A new section has been added to Part Three in 300/1 throttle powered) only are permitted everywhere where are allowed on public conservation land and include the regards to electric power-assisted pedal cycles and mtb are permitted, specifically including all designated pedelec e-bikes without wattage specification. associated policies. A definition of electric power- bike tracks, e.g. the Central Otago Rail Trail. assist pedal cycles (e-bike) has been added to the Glossary, Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Ngai Tahu (Te Support statement on the need for caution on mixed Retain wording in 1st para. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai pedestrian and cycle use on tracks. Some revisions have been made as a result of Tahu and other submissions, though the intent has not changed. Also specified runanga) see Mountain Biking common issues report. 309/129 Ian Cole DOC needs to fully identify and manage the potential HR[Try to avoid conflict before is exists e.g. mountain bike Accept in part 334/11 conflict with other traditional recreational user groups tracks get developed in areas historically used for fishing This is covered in part by the revised policy 3.3.4, particularly where such tracks align or come within and hunting which means vehicle access can be lost. We and by existing policies around monitoring effects close proximity to PCL adjacent to rivers, lakes and don't want cycle ways to replace vehicle access.] and reviewing use. Also see Mountain Biking waterways. Also that cycle trails are not a legal or common issues report. sufficient replacement for full unformed legal road reserves. Section: Mountain Bikes (non-motorised) Text (National Issue) Wyuna Stables Mountain bikers vs horses. Needs consideration Will discuss at hearing. Accept in part 114/6 A new policy has been added to Part Three (General) about encouraging use of activity specific care codes, and a new objective added to Part 1.5.3 around Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 378 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point avoiding or minimising conflicts. In this instance signage is used to slow mountain bikers down and horses have the right of way. Also see Mountain Biking and Horse Riding common issues reports for more detail. John Alexander Policies - generally support on existing tracks and other Retain Accept in part 240/27 suitable areas. Some text and policies have been revised as a result of other submissions. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Section: Mountain Bikes (non-motorised) Policy 3.3.5 (National Issue) Charles Gillespie Agree with 3.3.5, Retain 3.3.5 Accept in part 195/4 Support noted. This policy has been revised to cover further opportunities for mountain bike use. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Ngai Tahu (Te Re c), "heritage" is too limiting in terms of the cultural Delete 'cultural heritage' and replace with "NT cultural". Accept in part Runanga o Ngai values needing protection, and "minimising" adverse Delete 'or otherwise minimised' and replace with "remedied "Heritage" has been removed from all Part Three Tahu and other effects is not sufficient protection. or mitigated". policies; "mitigated" now used. Cultural needs to stay specified runanga) as is, as there may be other than NT cultural values. 309/164 Section: Mountain Bikes (non-motorised) Policy 3.3.6 (National Issue) Te Anau Cycling Inc. Oppose the exclusion of MANP in this policy. The Reword to include the possibility of mtb access in MANP Reject 163/10 door should not be closed on this opportunity that only on suitable tracks. This policy has been revised and incorporated into would revitalise communities like Glenorchy. Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for Particularly the very short section of MANP in the mountain bike use. Mountain biking within MANP Greenstone Caples Track which is in fact a paper road. cannot be addressed through the CMS, this would require a NPMP amendment. See Future scenarios and Otago sections of the Mountain Biking common issues report. Federated Mountain Support excluding mountain bikes from MANP. If Mt Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) Aspiring CA added to MANP would support mountain This policy has been revised and incorporated into 172/102 bikes being allowed to travel as far as Aspiring Hut. Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for mountain bike use. See Future scenarios and Otago sections of the Mountain Biking common issues report. Mountain bike use on any land added to MANP would be considered under a NPMP amendment. Otago Tramping & Generally supportive of keeping mountain bikes out of Accept in part Mountaineering Mt Aspiring NP. However, given the existing use of This policy has been revised and incorporated into Club Inc mountain bike access to Aspiring Hut, if the section of Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for 192/30 the Mount Aspiring CA on the floor of the West mountain bike use. See Future scenarios and Otago Matukituki valley is incorporated in the park, it would sections of the Mountain Biking common issues Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 379 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point be appropriate to allow mountain bike use there to report. Mountain bike use on any land added to continue. MANP would be considered under a NPMP amendment. New Zealand Alpine Support excluding mountain bikes for MANP. If the Accept in part Club MACA on the floor of the West Matukituki Valley This policy has been revised and incorporated into 193/70 becomes part of the MANP, would support mountain Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for bikes being allowed as far as Aspiring Hut. mountain bike use. See Future scenarios and Otago sections of the Mountain Biking common issues report. Mountain bike use on any land added to MANP would be considered under a NPMP amendment. Real Journeys Support Retain Accept in part Limited This policy has been revised and incorporated into 194/34 Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for mountain bike use. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Charles Gillespie Agree with 3.3.6 retain Accept in part 195/5 This policy has been revised and incorporated into Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for mountain bike use. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Mountain Bikers of Oppose. A blanket ban on tracks in MANP. should be Reword to include the possibility of mtb access in MANP Reject Alexandra decided on a track by track basis. only on suitable tracks. This policy has been deleted and Policy 3.3.5 revised 223/11 to cover further opportunities for mountain bike use. Mountain biking within MANP cannot be addressed through the CMS, this would require a NPMP amendment.See Future scenarios and Otago sections of the Mountain Biking common issues report. Geoff Spearpoint Nice to see recognition that tramping clubs as existing Accept 304/22 have a vested interest in the Conservation lands. I do not This policy has been revised and incorporated into recall finding such acknowledgement in the Canterbury Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for CMS. mountain bike use. Consultation with tramping clubs is retained. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Ngai Tahu (Te Effects on waterways also need to be included in the Reword to: "... adverse effects (including cumulative Accept in part Runanga o Ngai criteria, and minimising adverse effects is not sufficient adverse effects) on the road, route, site or waterway and on This policy has been merged into revised Policy Tahu and other protection. surrounding natural, historic or NT cultural values are 3.3.4. Effects on waterways and cultural values are specified runanga) avoided, remedied or mitigated." covered, and the policy revised to require adverse 309/161 effects to be "avoided, remedied or mitigated". Ngai Tahu (Te NT request listing separately from general public. Include NT in list of parties DOC will consult with. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai This policy has been merged into revised Policy Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 380 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Tahu and other 3.3.4. In specific activity general policy like this one, specified runanga) the listed 'consultation' groups are those with a direct 309/165 interest in the activity, plus the 'public' as they do not have an all-of-CMS consultation requirement as does NT under 1.4; there is no need to specifically list NT. Royal Forest and Support this section and support excluding mountain Retain but note possibility of allowing mountain bikes to Accept in part Bird Protection bikes from Mt Aspiring National Park. If the section of Aspiring Hut in the event this area becomes added to the This policy has been revised and incorporated into Society the Mt Aspiring Conservation Area on the floor of the National Park. Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for 330/337 West Matukituki Valley becomes part of Mt Aspiring mountain bike use. See Future scenarios and Otago Nation Park, F & B would support mountain bikes sections of the Mountain Biking common issues allowed to travel as far as Aspiring Hut. report. Mountain bike use on any land added to MANP would be considered under a NPMP amendment. Queenstown The door should not be closed on this opportunity, Amend to include possibility of mountain biking access at Accept in part Mountain Bike Club particularly that very short section of MANP in the MANP only on suitable tracks. This policy has been revised and incorporated into 332/13 Greenstone-Caples Track which is in fact a paper road. Policy 3.3.5 to cover further opportunities for (See notes for 2.1) mountain bike use. See Future scenarios and Otago sections of the Mountain Biking common issues report. Mountain bike use in MANP would be considered under a NPMP amendment. Section: Mountain Bikes (non-motorised) Policy 3.3.9 (National Issue) Te Anau Cycling Inc. This gives impression that mtbers are hooligans on two reword Accept in part 163/11 wheels. Most riders seek a thrill from going riding but Policy has been deleted and the term thrill-seeker no this comes in different forms. - from solitude of a longer used. Policy intent is now covered by the mountain pass or the feeling of swooping on well built revised 3.3.7. Also see Mountain Biking common trails. issues report. Charles Gillespie I would like to see the term 'thrill seeker' removed. The The term 'thrill seeker' removed and reword to state: Accept in part 195/2 thrill of mountain biking is relative to the person's Reduce conflict through separating styles of mountain Policy has been deleted and the term thrill-seeker no ability and the environment. A 'thrill' for some many be biking from areas where there is potential for adverse longer used. Policy intent is now covered by the an everyday ride for others. The wording should state encounters. revised 3.3.7. Also see Mountain Biking common the goal to reduce conflict through separating styles of issues report. mountain biking from areas where there is potential for adverse encounters. Queenstown This gives the impression that mountain bikers are like Reword. Accept in part Mountain Bike Club hooligans on 2 wheels. Most riders seek a thrill from Policy has been deleted and the term thrill-seeker no 332/14 going riding but this comes in different forms. It could longer used. Policy intent is now covered by the be from the solitude of a mountain pass or the feeling of revised 3.3.7. Also see Mountain Biking common swooping on a well built trail. issues report. Section: Mountain Bikes (non-motorised) Table 3 (National Issue) Mountain Bike New Agree with potential mountain bike opportunities in For more adventurous backcountry riders, provisions could Accept in part Zealand (MTBNZ) table 3. be made for year round mt bike access between Mavora Table 3 has been revised and the information Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 381 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point and Trail Fund NZ Lakes and the Greenstone Hut. Seasonal access could then relocated to tables in the relevant Place in Part Two. 13/3 be allowed from the Greenstone to Key Summit and out to See Future scenarios and Otago sections of the the Hollyford Road. More experienced riders could bike Mountain Biking common issues report. Mountain from Mavora Lakes down the Greenstone Valley up the bike use in MANP would be considered under a Caples Valley, over McKerrow Pass, down the Greenstone NPMP amendment. Valley and back to Mavora Lakes. Guided Walks New Oppose Twelve Mile Recreation Reserve/Bobs Cove Delete policy. Accept in part Zealand Limited Recreation Reserve, Twelve Mile Delta to Bobs Cove Table 3 has been revised and is now located in the 84/1 Track, Bob's Cove Track and Nature Walk. relevant Place in Part Two. The Nature Trail is not a At present we are encountering mountain bikers riding mountain bike track and is to be re-signposted. Other from Bobs Cove car park on the Nature Walk. This has options are currently being investigated. Also see several disadvantages to the environment, with bikes Mountain Biking common issues report. tearing the sensitive ground, chain cogs cutting into tree roots and bikers cutting trees and undergrowth to suit their needs. The track is too narrow for us to keep encountering bikers and it's only a matter of time until someone is hurt. We have held a DOC concession in this area for quite some time, and our clients are typically elder people that cannot move quickly in the face of a biker, especially when they are expecting a nature walk. Mountain bikers are damaging the steps leading down to the nature trail from the far end, and using the track as toilet in certain places. This situation will only worsen as time goes by, as most cyclists are unsupervised. Guided Walks New Oppose proposed Queenstown Mountain Bike Club Delete policy. Accept in part Zealand Limited tracks, Hanley Faces Conservation Area/Mt Crichton This is a proposed mountain bike track and 84/2 Scenic Reserve. At present we are encountering consultation will be undertaken with other users prior mountain bikers riding on the Mt Crichton Scenic construction. Table 3 has been revised and now Reserve. This has many disadvantages to the located in the relevant Places in Part Two. Also see environment, with bikes tearing the sensitive ground, Mountain Biking common issues report. chain cogs cutting into tree roots and bikers cutting trees and undergrowth to suit their needs. The track is too narrow for us to keep encountering bikers and it's only a matter of time until someone is hurt. Bikers find it too hard to stop on the downhill sections, and when encountering walkers on the track it is becoming dangerous. We have held a DOC concession in this area for quite some time, and our clients are typically elder people that cannot move quickly in the face of a biker, especially when they are expecting a nature walk. This situation will only worsen as time goes by, as most cyclists are unsupervised.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 382 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Te Anau Cycling Inc. Reword references to places where mtb is allowed in Add Accept in part 163/9 relation to comments made in Part Two Places. Places - Lake Dispute Track Table 3 has been revised and is now located in the 2.4 - 2.7 have areas with great potential for single-track - Greenstone Caples Track relevant Place in Part Two. Lake Dispute - is already mtb trails that would boost local economy. reword MTBC 7 mile 'terrain' park. This description makes provided in the Table 2.3, in regards to the the area sound extreme where is well designed regular trails. Greenstone Caples Tracks, this is Ngai Tahu leaseback land and the Department has permission for foot access only. The 7 Mile is to remain a terrain park. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Charles Gillespie I would like to see areas added to the table. Reword to include: Reject 195/3 - sections of the Routeburn Track Table 3 has been revised and is now located in the - sections of the Greenstone Track relevant Place in Part Two. The Routeburn Track is National Park and therefore mountain biking is not permitted. In regards to Greenstone track is Ngai Tahu Leaseback land and the Department only has permission for foot access only. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Dunedin XY Table makes no reference to policies for non motorised Accept in part Tramping Club Inc bike access in Te Papanui. We would not support off Mountain biking is permitted in existing formed 204/3 road use of mountain bikes in this area as we have seen roads only. See revised Table 3, which has been the damage caused in other areas such as Rock and relocated to tables in the relevant Place in Part Two. Pillars. Rock and Pillar: as limited by topography and See Mountain Biking common issues report. vegetation but primarily on former farm tracks - is vague and probably unenforceable. Mountain Bikers of The trails listed in Aldinga and Flat Top Hill We would like to work with DOC to develop tracks built to Accept in part Alexandra Conservation areas are walking tracks and have not current MTB standards. These can also be multi use tracks See track design section of the Mountain Biking 223/9 been built to current MTB standards. suitable for walking and running. common issues report. John Alexander I support mountain bike use on existing farm tracks only. Allow mountain bike access on existing tracks only. Accept in part 240/7 Table 3 has been revised and now located in the relevant Place in Part Two. Mountain bike use is allowed for as described in the revised tables, which does not necessarily include all existing farm tracks. Further opportunities are considered under the revised Policy 3.3.5. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Clutha District Lack of inclusion of the Catlins Place presumably Clarify intention. Accept in part Council means that there is no provision for bikes anywhere There are currently no mountain bike tracks in the 308/8 other than on legal roads, but this is not specified. Catlins Place. Mountain biking on the legal roads has been added to Table, which is now located in the relevant Place sections. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 383 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Queenstown QMTBC 7 mile 'terrain' park reference makes the areas Add - 'Lake Dispute Track', 'Greenstone-Caples Track' to Accept in part Mountain Bike Club sound extreme where in fact it is a well designed Table 3. Reword QMTBC 7 mile 'terrain' park to better Table 3 has been revised and is now located in the 332/10 network of singletrack trails for all abilities. reflect tracks. relevant Places in Part Two. Lake Dispute - is DOC needs to work with QMTBC to remove unsuitable already provided in the Table 2.3, inr egards to tracks or sign appropriately warning users. Also to work Greenstone Caples Tracks, this is Ngai Tahu with QMTBC to perform feasibility study on the leaseback land and the Department has permission for Greenstone-Caples and other tracks and take action. foot access only. The 7 Mile is to remain a terrain park. Also see Mountain Biking common issues report. Section: Watercraft Text (National Issue) John Alexander Policies - Generally support with the addition of the Retain. Accept in part 240/28 prohibition of jet skis. Some policies have been revised. The prohibition of jet skis is not included. Section: Watercraft Policy 3.4.1 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te Re d), "heritage" is too limiting in terms of the cultural Reword to: "adverse effects on the natural, historic or NT Accept in part Runanga o Ngai values needing protection, and "minimising" adverse cultural values are avoided, remedied or mitigated." "heritage" is not used in this policy, but see 309/164 Tahu and other effects is not sufficient protection. response. specified runanga) 309/166 Section: Watercraft Policy 3.4.2 (National Issue) Real Journeys Oppose. Delete Accept in part Limited Policy has been revised to clarify its intent. 194/35 Section: Watercraft Policy 3.4.3 (National Issue) Real Journeys Oppose Delete Accept in part Limited Revised to "Advocate for the management of 194/36 watercraft use on waters not managed by the Department in a manner which is consistent with Parts One and Two of this CMS." Section: Aircraft (National Issue) Aircraft Owners and AOPA agrees with CMS sentiment & content relating to Accept in part Pilots Association partnerships with others, and looks forward to working The aircraft section has been revised and the (NZ) Ltd with DOC on recreational fixed-wing flying issues. appropriate changes made. See revised mapping and 16/1 Potential benefits seen include: recreational hunter/wild the Aircraft common issues report. animal control access, improved monitoring of backcountry areas, enhanced access/upkeep/interpretation of historic backcountry airstrips, assistance with DOC projects, improved access for elderly & disabled, and improved SAR. Many provisions of the CMS are inappropriate and hostile to fixed-wing aircraft activity, contrary to the s. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 384 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 6(e) CA87 requirement to foster recreation; backcountry landings & takeoffs being a bona fide recreational activity. The CMS aircraft zoning is contrary to CA87, CGP05, and the CMS Pt 1 "Vision for Otago 2064". AOPA fully supports the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn submission. Aircraft Owners and AOPA keen to develop partnerships with DOC but this Re-write or remove all references to Map 4 and Policies Accept in part Pilots Association is not possible under the guidelines in policies 3.5.1 to 3.5.1 to 3.5.12 where they relate to recreational fixed-wing The aircraft section has been revised and the (NZ) Ltd 3.5.12, Map 4 and Table 4 which are contrary to the aircraft. Re-write, along with an addition to Appendix 13, appropriate changes made. See revised mapping and 16/2 requirements of section 6(e) CA87 and therefore should so that fixed-wing aircraft takeoffs and landings can occur the Aircraft common issues report. not relate to recreational fixed-wing aircraft. AOPA on public conservation land for recreational purposes. supports the wording of the RBPA proposed addition [See the RBPA submission, #37 for details on the to Appendix 13. Appendix 13 amendments sought] Aircraft Owners and The CMS has no policy for increasing the number of Expand policies to allow for additional recreational Accept in part Pilots Association airstrips in appropriate places for recreational use. The airstrips [in part three or at place level - if appropriate] See Aircraft common issues report. (NZ) Ltd provision for commercial and recreational aircraft 16/6 activity to be treated equally is contrary to s6(e) CA87. Paul Macdonald Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 17/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Craig Thompson Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 18/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Peter Armstrong Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 20/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Ian Sinclair Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 21/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. J H Ludgater Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 22/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Otago Aero Club Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 23/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Warwick Sims Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 24/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Jonathan Battson Policy needs changed for recreational fixed wing Section needs to be re-written to reflect difference Accept in part 26/1 operators to be treated separately from commercial approach for commercial access by companies and private See Aircraft common issues report. aviation. Proposed zoning places barriers to recreational access by New Zealanders. It would be advantageous to backcountry flying and has less adverse effects separate helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, because of the compared to commercial access by being less-frequent difference in impacts/ and focussed around small number of airstrips. Recreational backcountry should be supported as per s.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 385 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 6(e) CA87. Having airstrips maintained in conservation estate is so New Zealanders can enjoy access by fixed wing aircraft. Heritage reasons why this access is an important part of our culture and history. Currently there are significant barriers to this kind of access. Needs separate policies for recreational fixed-wing backcountry flying, commercial fixed-wing flying and rotary-wing flying, as effects are different. Nicola Baldwin Oppose the mix of different aircraft access (commercial CMS needs to clearly mention different systems for Accept in part 27/1 and private) into one group as it creates unfair regulating private access and commercial access. Reword See Aircraft common issues report. disincentive to private pilots. This kind of access is not to allow separate process for private pilots access to the same as a commercial operator and does not create airstrips in National Parks to reflect different impacts and the same volume of impacts which the CMS discusses. users. Brian Fechney Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 29/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Nicholas Hoffman Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 33/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. James Turner Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 34/1 submission #37 by RBPA See Aircraft common issues report. Tom Grant Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 36/1 submission #37 by RBPA See Aircraft common issues report. Recreational Object to zoning recreational fixed-wing aircraft. It is Add statement that aircraft zoning rules shall not apply to Accept in part Backcountry Pilots contrary to the CA S6 (e), and stated intent of previous recreational fixed-wing aircraft. See Aircraft common issues report. Association (RBPA) sections of the draft CMS relating to fostering and 37/14 enhancing of recreational opportunities and historic resources. The only "zoning" should be to restrict landings in wilderness areas. Unlike helicopters recreational fixed-wing aircraft are already heavily restricted by only being able to land at airstrips. Andrew Bowmar Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 38/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Ivor Yockney Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 39/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Ken Macdonald Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 42/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Robin Langslow Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 43/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 386 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Brian Hill Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 44/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. D. Gordon Spence Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 45/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Robert Jules Tapper Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 46/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Shafid Khan Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 47/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Graeme G Prankerd Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 49/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Stacey Radford Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 51/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Kevin Anderson Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 53/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Bruce Ford Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 54/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Vincent Gardner Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 60/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Bob Gunson Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 63/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. A C John Carter Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 64/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. TJ Harrison Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 65/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Shaun Gilbertson Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 66/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Shaun Gilbertson No submission point Noted 66/5 Brian Doig Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 67/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Bruce Neil Coulter Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 68/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Timothy Dennis Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 69/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 387 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Grant Vincent Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part Coldicott #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. 80/1 Sue Telford Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 82/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Michael Boissard Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 87/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Murray Bowes Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 88/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Robert Gray Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 95/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Marcus van Asch Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 102/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Rob Mackley Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 103/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Tim Baird Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 104/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Sport Aviation Corp Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part Limited #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. 106/1 D W Ross Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 108/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Ross David Pridham Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 109/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Brian Hore Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 110/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Michael Parks Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 113/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Fish and Game New Anglers do use aircraft for access to certain remote Support the proposed aircraft access regime. The limits on Accept in part Zealand - Otago fisheries, but prefer this access to be controlled in order aircraft access currently for sites such as the Dingle Burn or Changes have been made to one-off aircraft permits Region to avoid noise disturbance. the Hunter River are suitable. and the now have undesignated landing zones in this 148/8 area. Also of interest see the Aircraft common issues paper. Glide Omarama Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part Limited Submission #37 by Recreational Backcountry Pilots See Aircraft common issues report. 150/1 Assn. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 388 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Glide Omarama Gliders often fly over conservation lands, and 1. Gliders should be exempt from rules controlling aircraft Accept in part Limited occasionally are forced to land on backcountry airstrips operating over conservation lands. See Aircraft common issues report. 150/2 then need retrieval by a specialist glider tow plane or, if 2. CMS policy needs to recognise that permission for the this is not possible, then by helicopter. retrieval of a glider by tow plane from an airstrip may be sought from time to time and should be reasonably forthcoming. GTM Wills Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 151/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Eddie Collett Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 154/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Terry Wilkins DOC attitude and policies towards aircraft use is Policies on aircraft are seriously lacking and separate Accept in part 170/1 inconsistent to say the least and varied upon local staff / provisions need to be made for recreational and commercial See Section 2 of the Aircraft common issues report. individual views per region. Needs to be distinction flying in and over PCL. The proposed zoning in made between private and commercial aviation as this is unacceptable. main weakness in CMS. Private aircraft users are simply making a legitimate use of PCL. Noise impact of aircraft is limited, 4WD vehicles, trail bikes, jet boats are greater. Federated Mountain Concerned with the relaxation of aircraft access Requests seasonal and annual limits for operators in Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) policies, particularly in areas zoned as remote. Lack of backcountry and remote zones. See Aircraft common issues report. 172/10 seasonal or annual allocation directly conflicts with the objectives for remote zones. Also concerned about appropriate flight paths and compliance issues with landings. Only fair to require operators to install tamper- proof GNSS/GPS flight path trackers. Federated Mountain Provisions need to refer to seasonality. Areas zoned as Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) winter remote or winter wilderness need to have zero or The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it 172/103 minimal aircraft access. is a formally approved wilderness area under section 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. See Appendix 12, DM and Recreation and Aircraft common issues reports. Over the Top Limited Oppose specific landing sites and prefer use of landing Accept in part 179/1 zones as they enable operators more flexibility for Landing sites will still be used in the Orange zones. primarily safety (allows them to adapt in response to Also see Aircraft common issues reports. weather or other visitors in the area). Supportive of and appreciative that adverse effects of aircraft landings need to be mitigated. Opposed to further restrictions and/or prohibition of landings at sites within PCL where it already holds a concession to land. Supportive of new or existing land sites being made available to concessionaires that can demonstrate adverse effects of Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 389 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point landings are mitigates. Dave Witherow DOC attitudes and policies towards aircraft have been Aircraft policies are seriously deficient, proposed zoning is Accept in part 180/1 extraordinarily inconsistent and their implementation unacceptable and separate provisions need to be made for The aircraft section has been revised and appropriate often seems to have depended upon the individual views recreational and commercial flying in PCL. changes made. Also see Aircraft common issues of regional conservators or local field staff. Proposed report. policies regarding aircraft are extremely unsatisfactory and needs to be rewritten. Needs to be distinction between private and commercial aviation. Aircraft noise, in any given locality is limited in duration and no tracks or roads are required. There is no lasting imprint on the environment. Tim Douglas- Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part Clifford #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. 182/1 Ben Carmine Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 183/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Paul Bryant Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 184/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Brendan Carroll Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 185/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. F W Prouting Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 186/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Allan Brocket Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 187/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Murray Barrington Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 189/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. New Zealand Alpine Aircraft provisions need to refer to seasonality. Areas Accept in part Club zoned as winter remote or winter wilderness need to The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it 193/75 have zero or minimal aircraft access and exclude heli- is a formally approved wilderness area under section skiing areas. 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. See Appendix 12, Aircraft and DM and Recreation common issues reports. Real Journeys Limited 194/38 Vance Boyd & Fails to recognise existence of recreational aircraft Consider and allow for occasional landings by recreational Accept in part Adventure owners. users. See Section 2 of the Aircraft common issues report. Discovery Ltd (Kiwi
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 390 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Discovery & Queenstown Rafting) 203/5 Tim Barke Policies restricting aircraft access and landings are TOO Restrictions on aircraft access/ landings be relaxed to allow Accept in part 205/7 restrictive. People are "time poor" so need aircraft sensible access/ landings. This could be achieved by See Aircraft common issues report and revised maps. access. Also children and elderly are unable to walk for having access allowed subject to certain criteria and that several days to enjoy remote areas. Being too appropriate DOC staff are given authority / discretion to be prescriptive / restrictive is denying majority of able to sensibly manage access so that areas can be enjoyed population their right to enjoy remote PCL. Don't by all in a managed fashion. believe the slight chance that a small minority of public would be annoyed by hearing or seeing aircraft/helicopter in a remote area should be should prevent vast majority of public being able to access and enjoy remote PCL. Arthurs Point Concerned policy framework is weighted towards Accept in part Protection Society aircraft access that can effect residential areas (such as Some revisions have been made to aircraft zones as a Inc Arthurs Point). Concerned there is minimal reference to result of submissions. Monitoring of concessions is 213/2 monitoring of concessions held by aircraft operators and contained in the concession document and does not no mention of enforcement or review clauses for need to be detailed in the CMS. concessions. Backcountry Skiers No aircraft zone for non-public conservation land. Have an Aircraft Zone map that includes all lands. Reject Alliance Would be useful to have an indicative map of zoning for The Department does not manage aircraft landing on 214/28 these lands so that when they become public lands they non-pcl. Also see Aircraft common issues report. can immediately be managed appropriately. Garry Nixon Support aircraft zoning except Old Woman/Garvies/Old Change Yellow Zone of Old Woman/Garvies/Old Man area Reject 216/27 Man area. Should be RED in winter as these areas have at Southland boundary to Red in winter. The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it Winter Remoteness qualities that buffer the Winter Change Appendix 13: Red Zone to read: "... Landings can is a formally approved wilderness area under section Wilderness zone on nearby private land. still take place in Old Man/Garvies/Old Woman Place 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. See outside the months of June-October as per Yellow Zone." Appendix 12, Also see DM and Recreation and Aircraft common issues reports. Geoffrey M Rogers Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 219/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Air Rangitata Ltd Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 233/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Guy Laver Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 238/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Straterra Natural Policies generally unworkable for minerals exploration. A description of nature of aircraft use in minerals Accept in part Resources of New Helicopter activity usually concentrated in bursts with exploration on pg 104 would be helpful. In regards to mining the effects of aircraft use are Zealand long periods of no activity. Often deploy in hovering assessed in accordance with Section 61 of the Crown 246/2 mode as well as take-offs and landings. Minerals Act 1991. The text has been revised. Also Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 391 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point see Aircraft common issues report. Sport Aircraft Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part Association NZ #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Incorporated 248/1 Totally Tourism Support format and consistency of policies. Support Accept in part Limited policies 3.5.1 to 3.5.12, and generally support of The aircraft section has been revised and appropriate 251/10 addition references to specific place based policies, changes made. Also see Aircraft common issues Map 4, Table 4 and Appendix 13. report. Totally Tourism Acknowledge proposed limits are consistent with the Accept in part Limited Department's management of aircraft landings over the See revised maps and the Aircraft common issues 251/11 last 3-4 years. CMS will not diminish the existing level report. of aircraft landing opportunities and will provide certainty to aircraft operators. Acknowledge aircraft landings in the Green zone are not subject to specific landing limits. Heliworks Support the format and consistency of the aircraft Accept in part Queenstown access policies in the Draft CMS which align with those See revised Aircraft section and maps. Also see Helicopters 2012 found in the same sections of the Draft Canterbury and Aircraft common issues report. Ltd & Southern Southland CMS. Lakes Helicopters Ltd 253/9 Timothy Noel Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part Coldicott #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. 255/1 John Hood Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Work with the Accept in part 257/1 submission #37 by RBPA. Shows no or little regard to RBPA to develop working policy that would preserve the See revised Aircraft section and the inclusion of the history attached to the remote back country airstrips historic values of the back country airstrips whilst Table 3.6.1. Also see Aircraft common issues report. that are sparsely situated throughout NZ. They should maintaining them to facilitate their continued use and create be preserved and enjoyed by generations of back guidelines so conflict with other users is mitigated. country pilots to come. Murray Paterson Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 258/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Tourism Industry Re: "AIRCARE safety programme or equivalent". Remove reference to AIRCARE until it has received Accept in part Association Understands the Minister is still deliberating over such a further guidance from the Minister. See Section 4(e) of the Aircraft common issues report. 276/5 requirement. Prefer DOC's approach of working with local clusters of flight operators and establishing noise management requirements based on cooperation and peer pressure rather than compulsion.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 392 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Film New Zealand Otago has taken a pragmatic approach to aircraft zones, That as much as possible DOC seeks to use orange zones Accept in part 286/1 by making much of the mountainous region popular rather than red zones, as the level of control in the orange See revised mapping and the Aircraft common issues with filmmakers, and orange zone. This allows zone is still high and applications can be refused if the report. filmmakers to have meaningful conversations with DOC activity is not compatible with conservation values. This about filming requiring aerial access or aerial filming in allows some capacity for discussion and negotiation this region. between filmmakers and DOC. HR [Okay with other red zones not identified specifically in this submission. Do not have specifically strong feeling about requested changes being specifically orange. For example Yellow would be okay - it’s about the conversation being open.] Film New Zealand Support this clause as we understand it allows for the Retain Policy. Accept in part 286/10 use of aircraft for filming to be considered on their own See Aircraft common issues report. merits. As these events are rare and intermittent, the overall and long term impact on the environment and other recreational users is likely to be minor. Rex Moore Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 289/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Film Otago Refer Submission point #3. Do not agree that criteria for Accept in part Southland and a red zone should include: The area is readily accessible The criteria for the zones has been revised. Also see Regional Film by other means. Aircraft activity would be incompatible Aircraft common issues report. Offices of New with adjacent land use activities on private land (e.g. Zealand residential areas). 290/4 Film Otago Refer Submission point #3. RE Yellow Zone. Delete Accept in part Southland and reference to natural quiet unless there is an accurate See revised Policies and the Aircraft common issues Regional Film gauge on how to measure it, where it actually exists, report. Offices of New and/or where it might be achievable; the "where visitors Zealand expect a low level of encounters with aircraft" is 290/5 sufficient here. Film Otago Support this concept of working with aircraft operators Accept in part Southland and to create voluntary no fly zones if DOC is serious about See section 3 of the Aircraft common issues report. Regional Film delivering on the concept of natural quiet. The first step Offices of New is to assess the current baseline and determine now and Zealand where this will be achievable. 290/8 Film Otago There as been a consistent message around the opening Accept in part Southland and up of access based on land acquired through tenure As tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Regional Film review. The reality that the land was previously Department only has an advisory role in the decision Offices of New accessible with established farming activities on much making. During the LINZ managed tenure review Zealand of the areas but are now seeing prohibitively restrictive process, the public and stakeholders can comment on 290/11 access, including the establishment of Red zones. In what is proposed on what might be the new public Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 393 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point addition, there are substantial amounts of overflights conservation land which is contained in the and activity associated with wild animal control. 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see revised aircraft maps and the Aircraft common issues report. Film Otago There needs to be clarity on the application of access to Accept in part Southland and Conservation Parks when they border national parks i.e. Buffer zones have not been used. See revised maps Regional Film the interpretation of CGP Policy 13©. and the Aircraft common issues report. Offices of New Zealand 290/12 Otago University Aircraft access should reflect seasonality, especially Reject Tramping Club where this relates to areas that should be zoned winter The term 'wilderness area' can only be used where it (Inc.) wilderness. is a formally approved wilderness area under section 292/11 20CA87, section 47RA77 or s14NPA80. See Appendix 12, Also see DM and Recreation and Aircraft common issues reports. Custom Aviation Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part Limited #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. 299/1 Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons. Ensure aircraft policies enable NT access for cultural Accept in part Runanga o Ngai activities. The decision sought is too non-specific in terms of Tahu and other activities to be fully accepted. There are multiple specified runanga) reasons for controlling aircraft activity, including for 309/114 protecting NT cultural values (e.g. very limited landings within Topuni). In some cases NT access for cultural purposes will be part of NT involvement in DOC management. If not part of management, all aircraft landings require a concession, and can only be 'enabled' by CMS through setting criteria, zones etc as the CMS does, which does allow for landings in many areas and that would include landings for cultural activities. See Aircraft common issues report. Chris Lynam Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 312/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Chris Cussen Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 313/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 394 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Michael Tapper Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 316/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Cessna 180/185 Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submn #37. Accept in part Group submission #37 by Recreational Backcountry Pilots See Aircraft common issues report. 317/1 Assn. Nicola Griffith Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 318/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Michael Bernard Policies need re-written for recreational fixed-wing Re-write policies to be in accordance with RBPA Accept in part Thomas backcountry flying; reject the proposed aircraft activity submission - see submn OT - 37 See Section 2 of the Aircraft common issues report. 322/1 zoning. Recreational backcountry should be fostered as per s. 6(e) CA87. Needs separate policies for recreational fixed-wing backcountry flying, commercial fixed-wing flying and rotary-wing flying, as effects are different. Fully support RBPA submission. Michael Bernard Object to zoning recreational fixed-wing aircraft. Only Add statement that states that aircraft zoning rules shall not Accept in part Thomas "zoning' that should apply is restrictions on landings in apply to recreational fixed wing aircraft. See Section 2 of the Aircraft common issues report. 322/12 wilderness areas. Unlike helicopters recreational fixed- wing aircraft are already heavily restricted by the fact that they can only land on usable airstrips. Georgina Goodger Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 323/1 submission #37 by RBPA. HR [Can no longer walk into areas due to illness - want to See Section 2 of the Aircraft common issues report. ensure that access is available for everyone and for future generations. Old strips and huts should be able to be seen by everyone who want to see them. The size of the backcountry pilots is only just being understood. No conflict just people enjoying a place in different ways.] David P Laing Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 325/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Grant Halliday Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 328/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Gerald Harrex Supports amendments to CMS as set out in submission Amendments as sought by submission #37 Accept in part 329/1 #37 Recreational Backcountry Pilots Assn. See Aircraft common issues report. Peter French Supports the amendments to the CMS as set out in Amendments as sought by submission #37. Accept in part 333/1 submission #37 by RBPA. See Aircraft common issues report. Ian Cole There needs to be a managed approach to the general HR[Need to safeguard the fishing experience. Should be a Accept in part 334/12 number and location of landings. Given popularity of spectrum of access (beats).] The landing sites have been revised and all one-off Dingle Rivers as valued blue ribbon fisheries suggest concessions now have undesignated landing sites. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 395 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point that rather than specify actual landing sites, an Also see Aircraft common issues report. alternative more flexible approach would be to accommodate for daily river activity at the time. This would minimise conflict among other recreational users. One potential mgmt tool would be too break the river up into "beats" similar to the current regimes Fish and Game have done for Upper Greenstone and Upper Oreti Rivers. This would entail a collaborative approach between Fish and Game and DOC. Section: Aircraft Text (National Issue) Aircraft Owners and The CMS uses subjective and/or poorly defined criteria. Remove all reference to 'feelings of remoteness; and Accept in part Pilots Association 'environmental or social carrying capacity'. See Section 3 of the Aircraft common issues report. (NZ) Ltd Provide an objective definition of 'natural quiet'. Also see revised text and Policies. 16/7 Real Journeys Final para, pg 104 and 105 - We contend that the Aircraft zoning should be check against the adjacent land Accept Limited permitted level of aircraft activity detailed in the CMS use to ensure the desired visitor experience on DOC land Beach Bay Recreation Reserve has now been zoned 194/27 needs to be referenced to airstrips and helipads on can be achieved. Beach Bay Recreation reserve should be Green. See revised Policies and Aircraft common private land because in some locations there will be re-zoned Orange. issues report. significant encounters with aircraft on Conservation Land due to the proximity of landings strips. For instance the Beach Bay Recreation Reserve at Walter Peak; is designated Yellow Zone for aircraft access but it is adjacent an airstrip hence 'a low level of aircraft activity consistent with natural quiet' is inappropriate for this reserve. OtagoNet Joint Uncertain of the role of this description in Part Three. Clarify the purpose of these descriptions. May be better Accept Ventures It appears to provide contextual information around placed directly preceding the aircraft policies and provide The Policies are now located with the text. 206/34 aircraft use around conservation lands and waters. contextual information abut aircraft use. Policies around aircraft use are prescribed in Part Three, and the glossary contains a definition around what constitutes aircraft. Upper Clutha Aircraft provide convenient access to some backcounty Reject Angling Club locations, concerned that too many landings are now See Aircraft common issues report. 215/10 allowed into some back country rivers in the Upper Clutha. Excessive landings cause significant loss of natural values through noise pollution. The people they bring in - frequently guided anglers - result in adverse effect of those anglers that have chosen to access areas in more traditional and less intrusive ways. John Alexander Policies Generally Support Retain Accept 240/29 The text and policies have changed as a result of other submissions. Also see Aircraft common issues Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 396 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point report. Chas Tanner There is reference to the impact of aircraft landings but I would like to see a reference to this activity. Accept in part 279/5 I do not see any reference to the impact of jet boat If relevant this is covered in the Part Two Places. landings on PCL. Transpower New Recognise that aircraft are used for servicing Amend to recognise aircraft use for servicing Accept in part Zealand Ltd concessionaire infrastructure and are often the most concessionaire infrastructure. Refer to the new Utilities and Structures section. Also 296/12 practical, effective and environmentally friendly means see revised text and Policies and Aircraft common of accessing or inspecting utilities on remote, difficult to issues report. access locations. Geoff Spearpoint I support the aircraft policy but not for heli hunting Reject 304/14 (AATH). See Aircraft and Hunting common issues reports. Ngai Tahu (Te Section should include reference to non-motorised Include reference to non-motorised aircraft such as hot air Accept in part Runanga o Ngai aircraft. balloons. Non-motorised aircraft are included within the Tahu and other "Aircraft - non-powered" definition in the Glossary specified runanga) (see CA87, CGP, GPNP etc). Also see Aircraft 309/130 common issues report. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.1 (National Issue) Aircraft Owners and Recreational aircraft activity is already restricted in Clearly articulate the jurisdictions between DOC and CAA. Accept in part Pilots Association wilderness areas , and various remote experience areas Consider the amount of WARO activity, and that fixed- See revised Policies and Map 4, and the Aircraft (NZ) Ltd outlined in Park Management Plans. There is no wing aircraft can only land at a few airstrips. These facts common issues report. 16/3 justification for further restrictions to be imposed should form the principle basis for assessing recreational through CMS. The CMS makes vague reference (pg fixed-wing aircraft effects on the qualities of peace and 126) to "natural quiet and remoteness", and infers there natural quiet, solitude, remoteness and wilderness. Remove are conflicts between recreational users with and all references to recreational fixed-wing aircraft having without aircraft access; the "adverse effects" are significant or cumulative effects. overstated. Where are the complaints? Displacement of other visitors does not occur to the extent that wholesale restrictions are necessary; conditions on concessions can manage the effects. The effects of other aircraft (e.g. WARO) need consideration. Bo Nilsson Concerned that may be considering prohibiting or Preserve or enhance or improve current conditions Accept in part 91/1 limiting flights in DOC held areas. For hunting and The approach used in the draft CMS does take into recreational purposes it is important that existing rights account current activity. Changes have been made as are not further constrained. a result of other submissions. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Real Journeys This policy does not work for Beach Bay Recreation Amend Map 4. Accept Limited Reserve at Walter Peak amend aircraft landings zones. Beach Bay Recreational Reserve has now been 194/37 revised to Green. See revised map 4 and Aircraft common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 397 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point OtagoNet Joint The weighting of this policy is unclear in light of Policy amend Accept in part Ventures 3.5.11 which provides for aircraft landings and take offs This Policy has been revised and incorporated into 206/40 associate with the construction and/or maintenance of to EXCEPT WHERE PROVIDED FOR BY POLICY 3.5.2. Policy 3.5.11 has also been revised. Also see utilities. Clarify this to ensure consistency in decision 3.5.11 should allow aircraft... Aircraft common issues report. making. Heliworks Support policies 3.5.1 - 3.5.12, they provide clear and Accept in part Queenstown concise direction on the limitations of aircraft access Some changes have been made to policies and maps Helicopters 2012 and therefore provide a clear expectation of the aircraft as a result of submissions. See Aircraft common Ltd & Southern landings that can be granted to aircraft operators. issues report. Lakes Helicopters Ltd Support the cross reference to 'place based policies; and map 4 - Aircraft Access, Table 4 and Appendix 13. 253/10 Normally a prescriptive approach would not be supported but because these are consistent with current management (last 3-4 years) of aircraft on public conservation land in Otago. Accordingly the draft CMS will not diminish the existing level of aircraft landing opportunities on pcl outside of the national park and will provide certainty to aircraft operators of the number of landings likely to be approved if a concession is sought for specific area within yellow and orange zones. Acknowledge landings in the green zone are not subject to specific landing limits and will be assessed on their merits in accordance with policy 3.5.2 and the place based policies. Film Otago Support subject to submission points 1-12 Amend as needed Accept in part Southland and This policy has been revised and incorporated into Regional Film 3.5.2. See revised Policies and Map 4 and Aircraft Offices of New common issues report. Zealand 290/67 Royal Forest and Amend to read - 'Consider aircraft landings and take-off's Reject Bird Protection on public conservation lands and waters in accordance with Policies 3.5.1 has been revised and incorporated into Society Map 4, which indentifies zones where aircraft can land or 3.5.2, changes made to the aircraft provisions. See 330/338 take off, and the description of those zones in Appendix 13.' Aircraft common issues report. Royal Forest and Aircraft comes under CGP 9.5 (b) which says that the The issue is what recreational use of aircraft is justified, Accept in part Bird Protection CMS will identify where the use of specified types of and if so where and how often (limited or regular use). Some changes have been made to policies and maps Society vehicles and other formed of transport may be allowed Even 5% encounter rate is high on PCL, in a remote or as a result of submissions. Also see Aircraft common 330/341 and will establish any conditions for their use. back country zone. issues report. Technically the maps show the frequency of where aircraft are allowed but there are few other conditions specified. This approach is far too permissive, specifically the yellow and green zones, and encourages an increase in Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 398 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point aircraft use on PCL, facilitating both positioning of recreationalists and for purely social uses. The approach of little to no control unless problems arise is short sighted as history shows that efforts to wind back use once established is very difficult if not impossible. It also reflects a naivety about future growth and the exploitation of loopholes. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.2 (National Issue) Aviation Industry Support AIRCARE clauses. Retain policy for AIRCARE accreditation or equivalent Accept in part Association of NZ requirement as condition of access. Policy has been revised and reference to aircare is 25/1 removed however reference to noise management is included. Also see Aircraft common issues report. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Reflects DOC's attitude towards enforcement of Amend by replacing 'May' with 'Shall'. Accept in part 149/53 aviation operators in connection with departmental The Department has no control over the airspace and activities. It is not good enough to use the term 'may' therefore cannot control flight paths. This policy has when commercial helicopter operators in particular are beenc hanged to 'should'. See new interpretation known to be difficult to monitor, particularly in terms of section in the Introduction and the Aircraft common their flight paths. The use of new technologies issues report. mentioned in 3.5.2 (g) is urged. New Zealand Alpine Policy 3.5.2 (g). Question the resources to effectively Reject Club monitor concessions. Resourcing is an operational matter and does not 193/71 need to be included in the CMS. OtagoNet Joint There is a potential conflict of interpretation when AMEND Accept Ventures assessing concession under 3.5.2 and applying This Policy has been revised. Also see Aircraft 206/41 'exemption' policies such as 3.5.11. this policy requires d) Effects on conservation values ARE AVOIDED, common issues report. amendment to remove the potential inconsistency of REMEDIED OR MITIGATED; interpretation. E) AVOIDS, REMEDIES OR MITIGATES THE adverse ..
In assessing applications 17U ( c) requires the minister to have regards to 'any measure that can be reasonably and practicably be undertaken to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects of the activity. It is inappropriate for this policy to provide for the avoidance, remedying or mitigation of adverse effects. T his will also provide an opportunity for net conservation values to be achieve through potential mitigation options. Arthurs Point Seek amendment of (g) to include works "TO ASSESS HR[Distance from townships that you don't place helipads. Reject Protection Society THE EFFECTS OF LANDING AND TAKE-OFFS Consider radius and other areas and communities, noise.] In addition to the aircraft policies any application Inc INCLUDING MONITORING NOISE LEVELS". which included a structure such as a 'heli-pad' would 213/3 also need to be assessed against the Structures
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 399 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point policies. In addition to the concessions process which would include public consultation it would also be subject to the RMA process. Reference to noise management schemes is included. Transpower New Criteria for considering concession applications for Amend criteria to consider the purpose and necessity for Accept in part Zealand Ltd aircraft landings should be consider the purpose and which the concession is required. These Policies have been revised to include utilities. 296/16 necessity for which it is required. Helicopters are often Also see aircraft common issues report. used for critical inspections and maintenance of its assets. Ngai Tahu (Te Re d), "heritage" is too limiting in terms of the cultural Reword to: "adverse effects on natural, historic or NT Accept in part Runanga o Ngai values needing protection. cultural values, including adverse effects on natural quiet." There is no use of "heritage" in this policy, but see Tahu and other 309/164 response. specified runanga) 309/167 Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.3 (National Issue) New Zealand Change to include 'demonstrate that the activity is Add/insert: should permit aircraft activities that are Accept in part Professional necessary or that it actively benefits the preservation of associated with Guided Hunting and AATH operations that See revised Policies and Hunting and Aircraft Hunting Guides the area's indigenous species'. deliver on management decisions consistent with wild common issues reports. Association animal control on all conservation lands. 10/9 OtagoNet Joint Oppose in part. Policy 3.5.11 provides strong Amend Accept Ventures expectations that aircraft activity associated with the a) CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND These Policies have been revised to include Utilities. 206/42 construction and/or maintenance of utilities should be REPLACEMENT of approved equipment and UTILITIES Also see Aircraft common issues report. permitted, while 3.5.3 encourages a prohibition of (eg meteorological .. aircraft unless for express purpose of maintaining approved equipment. It is not certain what constitutes 'equipment', and whether or this includes utilities infrastructure. Policy 3.5.3 (a) therefore requires amendment to ensure consistent with 3.511 Straterra Natural Mineral exploration would be impossible in 'red zones'. Treat use of aircraft (helicopters) in mineral exploration in Accept in part Resources of New red zones as 'research and collection' with arrangements to The effects of aircraft use are assessed in accordance Zealand be reached with DOC officer on basis exploration is a form with Section 61 of the Crown Minerals Act. See 246/3 of scientific research from which no direct income is revised Mining section and the Aircraft common earned, noting arrangements could be made to minimise issues report. disturbance of others use of PCL. Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Accept in part Southland and See specific submissions points. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/68
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 400 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Transpower New Red Zone restrictions should not apply to utilities given We request than an exemption be applied where helicopter Accept in part Zealand Ltd the importance of gaining access to critical access is for the purpose of access for construction or See aircraft common issues report. Provided for by 296/17 infrastructure assets. maintenance of critical infrastructure. revised Policy 3.6.2 and emergency legislation. Aircraft access in emergency situations does not require a concession, the CMS should recognise this. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.4 (National Issue) New Zealand Alpine How will DOC monitor landings on site on an annual Accept in part Club basis? Suggest GNSS/GPS flight path trackers. See revised Policy 3.6.1. Monitoring is provided for 193/72 in the concession documents and does not need to be detailed in the CMS. OtagoNet Joint Policies 3.5.4 - 3.5.6. These policies place restrictions Amend. Accept in part Ventures on the number of landings within a defined zone. The .. And a maximum of 20 landings per site per operator per See revised Policies and Aircraft common issues 206/43 effects of enabling aircraft access for the construction year, UNLESS PROVIDED FOR BY POLICY 3.5.11. report. and/or maintenance of electricity distribution assets are irregular and temporary. Exemptions should be applied to provide for utilities. Arthurs Point Oppose as would potentially allow for one landing site There is no reference to NZ Acoustic Standards to be Accept in part Protection Society to be established within Big Beach CA and one in applied, which uses the national boundary of dwellings as In addition to the aircraft policies any application Inc Morning Star CA near Shotover Jet facility. Both sites reference point for noise measurements in rural areas. which included a structure such as a 'heli-pad' would 213/4 would abut the residential areas of Arthurs Point. The HR [Include a minimum distance a helipad can be also need to be assessed against the Structures helipad at Arthurs Point has been subject to 5 established from a residential development. Raise the policies. In addition to the concessions process which Environment Court Appeals as the operator sought threshold.] would include public consultation it would also be unsuccessfully to increase flight numbers. subject to the RMA process. Reference to noise management schemes is included. Backcountry Skiers Fails to address the cumulative effect of multiple Change so that there is a very conservative daily and annual Reject Alliance operators or the ability to have landings occurring at cap on aircraft landings. See section 4(h) of the Aircraft common issues report. 214/29 1km intervals. Garry Nixon Fails to address cumulative landings with multiple Change so the total number of landings is limited. Reject 216/28 operators. See section 4(h) of the Aircraft common issues report. Straterra Natural Restriction for 'yellow zones' unworkable for minerals Amend to recognise reality of and provide for reasonable Accept in part Resources of New exploration. No account of reality where there may be minerals exploration, via case-by-case exceptions for The effects of aircraft use are assessed in accordance Zealand many days of no helicopter activity in a year, then a few mineral exploration. with section 61 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991. See 246/4 days a year where there could be 6 or more revised text and aircraft common issues report. landings/take-offs a day at a site. Kate Wardle This goes some way to limit the number of aircraft Amend so that there is a very conservative (total across all Reject 268/21 landings in the Yellow Zone, it fails to address the operators) daily and annual cap on aircraft landings. If new See section 4(h) of the Aircraft common issues report. cumulative effect of multiple operators in a Place, or the concessions are granted, then existing total no. of landings ability to have landings occurring at 1 km intervals. The (daily and annual) would have to be reduced. Central Otago uplands are flat and provide plenty of opportunity for aircraft landings unlike other ranges in
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 401 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Otago, so it is very important to address this loophole. Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed Noted Southland and See specific responses. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/69 Royal Forest and The yellow zone is flawed because the argument that [See entry for Appendix 13] Reject Bird Protection there is a low aircraft use, is not a reason to increase it. See revised Policies and response to Appendix 13. Society The presumption for approval is mistaken. In addition, Also see Aircraft common issues report. 330/343 the national conditions of two landings per operator per day at any one site (defined as within a 1-km radius) and a maximum of 20 landings per site per operator per year does not take into account the total number of operators. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.5 (National Issue) New Zealand Alpine How will DOC monitor landings on site on an annual Accept in part Club basis? Suggest GNSS/GPS flight path trackers. See revised Policy 3.6.1, global positioning systems 193/73 and newer technologies has been included. OtagoNet Joint Policies 3.5.4 - 3.5.6. These policies place restrictions amend … Accept in part Ventures on the number of landings within a defined zone. The .. Be allocated via a limited opportunity process, UNLESS See revised Policies and the Aircraft common issues 206/44 effects of enabling aircraft access for the construction PROVIDED FOR BY POLICY 3.5.11. report. and/or maintenance of electricity distribution assets are irregular and temporary. Exemptions should be applied to provide for utilities. Totally Tourism Support the requirement for heliski blocks to be issued Accept in part Limited on a one operator per block basis for safety and visitor Noted. See Aircraft common issues report. 251/12 experience reasons. Chas Tanner Increased pressure on aircraft operators to 'make a buck' amend to ensure that it is compulsory to fit tracking devices Accept in part 279/4 pushes boundaries and perform illegal landings. to aircraft and data from these should be presented before Policy 3.6.1 has been revised and global positioning renewal of further concessions. systems and newer technologies is included. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed Noted Southland and See specific response. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/70 NZ Deerstalkers The Dingle/Timaru rives appear to be situated in the That aircraft zones and landing fees, particularly in the Reject Association (Upper Orange Zone and attract landing permit fees on a similar Dingle/Timaru rivers be adjusted to reflect the reduced The landing fees are an operational matter and do not Clutha Branch Inc) Draft324/6 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 402 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 324/6 basis to the adjacent Mt Aspiring National Park. The conservation values and to encourage hunters to participate need to be detailed in the CMS. Also see Aircraft Branch would argue that the values at stake in in feral animal control. common issues report. Dingle/Timaru are significantly different to those of Mt Aspiring and the additional financial burden and red tape endured by operators and hunters wishing to access this area compared to Mt Aspiring National park is out of balance. Any revenue derived from the issue of permits is likely consumed by the cost of administration and the who process is enough to discourage hunters from accessing these areas on a regular basis. Feral animal control, particularly the management of the tahr population within their feral range suffers accordingly. Royal Forest and The orange zone is flawed because the sites are limited [See entry for Appendix 13] Accept in part Bird Protection by the number of landings per operator, rather than the See Aircraft common issues report. Society number of lands at that site. This provides no certainty 330/342 for the user. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.6 (National Issue) OtagoNet Joint Policies 3.5.4 - 3.5.6. These policies place restrictions Amend Accept in part Ventures on the number of landings within a defined zone. The .. In accordance with the criteria in Policy 3.5.2, UNLESS See revised Policies and Aircraft common issues 206/45 effects of enabling aircraft access for the construction PROVIDED FOR BY POLICY 3.5.11. report. and/or maintenance of electricity distribution assets are irregular and temporary. Exemptions should be applied to provide for utilities. Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed Noted Southland and See specific response. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/71 Royal Forest and The Green Zone is flawed because it assumes there are [See entry for Appendix 13] Reject Bird Protection places where values are not affected. The Society is See Aircraft common issues report and response to Society hard-pressed to think that of any places on PCL, where Appendix 13. 330/344 this would be the case. It is also considered that the 'natural limits' and 'unlikely demand' scenarios are not plausible. There are always those who seek to push the limits, whatever they are. Again, the presumption to approve is contrary to the traditional kiwi back country experience. Where sites on PCL are already busy, management should be aimed at maintaining natural quiet and reducing the sense of crowding through site layout and location of facilities. The assumption that busy areas can accommodate more people and noise is
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 403 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point not appropriate on PCL. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.7 (National Issue) New Zealand Alpine Policy 3.5.7 (d). Opposes public notification being Reject Club optional. Also see revised 'Commercial filming and 193/74 photography' section in Part Three, and also the Commercial Filming and Photography and Aircraft common issues reports. Arthurs Point Oppose clause (d). Public notification is a bottom line, Reject Protection Society conservation land is public land, no one party whether (d) has been removed. See revised Policies and Inc commercial or otherwise should be given preferential Aircraft and Commercial Filming and Photography 213/5 treatment.. common issues reports. Also see revised Filming section in Part Three. Backcountry Skiers The filming industry should be treated on the same basis Remove special policies pertaining to filming industry or Accept in part Alliance as any other user. sporting events. Also see revised 'Commercial filming and 214/30 photography' section in Part Three, and also the Commercial Filming and Photography and Aircraft common issues reports. Garry Nixon The filming industry does not have special rights over Delete. Reject 216/29 and above other users. Also see revised 'Commercial filming and photography' section in Part Three, and also the Commercial Filming and Photography and Aircraft common issues reports. Heliworks Support - Accept in part Queenstown Complements 3.6.1 - being able to assess an application See revised Policy and Aircraft common issues report. Helicopters 2012 on its merits on a case by case basis where specific Ltd & Southern aircraft access and visitor management zone criteria is Lakes Helicopters Ltd not met. This recognises economic impact commercial filming 253/13 has on Otago and wider economy and also understanding the impacts of the activity. As this refers to Orange Zone it is considered this policy will provide some direction for consideration aerial film access within Mount Aspiring National Park (6.7.3(l) - MANPMP). Taking into consideration the interpretation of words within 3.1.1 and GPNP - then the use of the word "should" implies decision makers have the ability to determine otherwise. Ie commercial filming could be approved where it is not consistent with the specified means of access and the provisions of the various zones and places within the Park.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 404 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Kate Wardle The filming industry should not be given preferential Delete special policies pertained to Filming Industry or Reject 268/32 treatment. sporting events. See revised Policies and Aircraft and Commercial Filming and Photography common issues reports. Also see revised sections on filming and sporting events in Part Three. Chas Tanner It is not good enough to allow some activities on public Amend Reject 279/3 land to be granted a concession without notifying the Also see revised 'Commercial filming and public. photography' section in Part Three, and also the Commercial Filming and Photography and Aircraft common issues reports. Film Otago Strongly support the policy except clause B) (ii) about The clause b(ii) matter should be handled on a case by case Accept in part Southland and avoiding peak visitation times. basis, and that activity during peak visitation times in areas This Policy has been revised and b(ii) has now been Regional Film with little use, should be able to be considered. removed. Also see Aircraft and Filming common Offices of New issues reports. Zealand 290/6 Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Noted Southland and See specific responses to submission points. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/72 Ngai Tahu (Te Re b)(iii), "heritage" is too limiting in terms of the Reword to: "avoiding or protecting sites with high natural, Accept in part Runanga o Ngai cultural values needing protection. historic or NT cultural value." There is no use of "heritage" in this policy, but see Tahu and other 334/84 response. specified runanga) 309/168 Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.8 (National Issue) Aviation Industry Support AIRCARE clauses. Retain policy for AIRCARE accreditation or equivalent Accept in part Association of NZ requirement as condition of access. Policy has been revised and reference to aircare is 25/2 removed however reference to noise management is included. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Straterra Natural Timing and nature of exploration activity be addressed Amend to provide for activities under access arrangements Accept in part Resources of New via direct discussions between exploration company and as well as concessions, for completeness. The effects of aircraft use are assessed in accordance Zealand DOC. CMS should provide for case-by-case with Section 61 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991. See 246/5 arrangements to be made. aircraft common issues report. Heliworks Support proposed policies 3.5.2 (f), 3.5.8 and 3.5.9 Accept in part Queenstown which requires consideration for the granting of This Policy has been deleted. For further detail see Helicopters 2012 Concessions for aircraft landings in compliance with the Aircraft common issues report. Ltd & Southern NZ Aviation Industry Associations (NZAIA's) Lakes Helicopters Ltd AIRCARE Safety Programme , or equivalent, and the 253/11 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 405 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 253/11 Fly Neighbourly protocol. Transpower New We support operators being accredited under NZAIA's Amend to consider: Accept in part Zealand Ltd Aircare programme however there should be flexibility a) a transition period for operators to become accredited. See revisions on Section 4e) of the aircraft common 296/18 in this requirement when considering a concession b) the relevance of the activity applied for to the isuses report. Policy 3.5.8 deleted, but now covered application. accreditation requirements. by revised Policy 3.6.1 clause h). c) situations where there is limited availability of helicopters operators. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.9 (National Issue) Aviation Industry Support AIRCARE clauses. Retain policy for AIRCARE accreditation or equivalent Accept in part Association of NZ requirement as condition of access. Policy has been revised and reference to aircare is 25/3 removed however reference to noise management is included. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.10 (National Issue) New Zealand Alpine Has longstanding concerns about appropriate flight Require operators to install tamper-proof GNSS/GPS flight Accept in part Club paths and compliance issues with landings. path trackers for compliance and monitoring purposes. Monitoring of concessions is detailed in the 193/11 concession document had does not need to be detailed in the CMS. GPS logers are covered by revised Policy 3.6.1. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Arthurs Point Urge that operators seeking a concession are required to HR[GPS flight log mandatory required.] Accept in part Protection Society submit flight paths for approval and GPS flight logs as a Monitoring of concessions is containedwithin a Inc condition of concession once granted. Concession concession document had does not need to be 213/6 review clauses should be required. detailed in the CMS. GPS logers are covered by revised Policy 3.6.1. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Accept in part Southland and See responses to individual submission points. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/73 Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.11 (National Issue) OtagoNet Joint support Retain Accept in part Ventures Policy is retained but has been revised as a result of 206/46 other submissions. Straterra Natural Timing and nature of exploration activity be addressed Amend to provide for activities under access arrangements Accept in part Resources of New via direct discussions between exploration company and as well as concessions, for completeness. The Policy has been revised. See Aircraft common Zealand DOC. CMS should provide for case-by-case issues report. 246/6 arrangements to be made.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 406 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Transpower New Support with amendments. Amend to read - 'should permit aircraft landings and take- Accept in part Zealand Ltd off's on public conservation land for the construction Policy is retained however has been revised to cover 296/19 and/or maintenance of utilities authorised by concession. the point raised. Also see Aircraft common issues Aircraft zoning restrictions should not apply for the report. construction and/or maintenance of critical utility infrastructure.' Ngai Tahu (Te Seek explicit reference to Policy 3.5.2 so it is clear to all Add "subject to the criteria in Policy 3.5.2" at end of policy. Reject Runanga o Ngai users of the CMS. Aircraft access for these utility purposes will likely Tahu and other not meet all the 3.5.2 criteria; it is an exemption specified runanga) policy for a very low level of specific public utility 309/169 access. Policy rewritten for clarity. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Royal Forest and This means that a concession can effectively change a Delete and replace with - 'Aircraft landings and take-offs Reject Bird Protection recreation or aircraft zoning, when the converse should on public conservation lands for the construction and or Aircraft access for these utility purposes will likely Society apply - concession use of aircraft should reflect the maintenance of utilities authorised by concessions should not meet all the aircraft zone provisions; it is an 330/339 zoning for the area. be consistent with the recreational zoning and included in exemption policy for a very low level of specific overall limits for aircraft use.' public utility access. Policy revised for clarity. Also see Aircraft common issues report. Section: Aircraft Policy 3.5.12 (National Issue) Real Journeys Support this policy if the visitor management settings Retain with provisos. Accept in part Limited are appropriately amended to reflect neighbouring land Policy is retained. Some zones on VMZ maps have 194/39 use. been revised as a result of other submissions. Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Accept in part Southland and Policy is retained. See individual submission point Regional Film responses. Offices of New Zealand 290/74 Section: Aircraft Table 4 (National Issue) New Zealand Alpine Concern with the relaxation of aircraft access Request seasonal and annual limits for operators in Reject Club particularly in areas zoned as remote. The lack of backcountry and remote zones. This is a nationally consistent approach. See Aircraft 193/10 seasonal or annual allocation results in the daily limits common issues report. of 2 per operator in remote zones constituting a large relaxation in aircraft access. This conflicts with the objectives for remote zones. Upper Clutha Particularly concerned at landings in the Hunter and The permitted number of landings in both of these areas Reject Angling Club Dingle valley both of which are part of the Hawea should be reduced by restricting the number of permitted Hawea is to be managed as an Orange zone. See 215/11 Conservation Area. landings to lower levels, by reducing the number of revised Table 4 and Aircraft common issues report. designated landing sites at which landings can take place and/or by further restricting the periods within which aircraft landings are permitted. For example, a longer Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 407 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point period of time over Christmas/New Year in which landings are not permitted would go a long way to providing more opportunity for anglers to access the Dingle Burn on foot without harassment of aircraft noise and the additional anglers. HR [Sometimes operators fly up to 3 parties a day into an area for fly fishing putting increased pressure on resource and limited opportunities for private anglers. Dingle Burn would be a "wilderness fishery".] Section: Animals (National Issue) Alan Mark Regarding dogs, the statement on page 105 "In most of All would be highly vulnerable to dog molestation so this Accept 35/6 these areas [ie outside of MA NP] there are no ground statement should be corrected. This sentence has been revised and reference made to nesting birds and no conflict with other users". This is the caution required around ground nesting birds. seriously in error as the crests of all the Central Otago high mountains contain ground nesting populations of pied oyster catchers and banded dotterels and locally (as on the Pisa Range) terns. John Alexander Other animals - Policies Generally Support Retain Accept 240/32 Changes have been made as a result of other submissions. See revised text and policies. Federated Farmers Given the change in status of Canada Geese last year, New Policy "Should control numbers of Canada Geese on Reject of New Zealand which removes Fish and Game Council responsibility conservation land by hunting or culls so that numbers never This CMS section is about animals that are allowed 241/13 for their management, it is appropriate to include a exceed those listed in the 1995 SI Canada Geese on pcl&w. Canada Geese are pests and covered under reference to goose control. They are listed in Appendix Management Plan, while taking every precaution to ensure 1.5.1 objectives. Their control is an operational issue 5 as "can cause localised trampling and fouling in the geese do no escape onto neighbouring properties". which would recognise the 1995 SI Canada Geese valuable or sensitive aquatic systems". N MP. Film Otago Restrictions on animals, dogs, horses and other pack Add 'for the use of commercial filming projects' as an Reject Southland and animals formerly placed in national parks are now exception similar to guide or companion, or an equivalent. Restrictions on taking animals onto pcl&w and the Regional Film proposed to cover a majority of conservation land. This exceptions for guide dogs etc reflect legislative Offices of New could be a crucial blow to the film industry. provisions. See Commercial Filming and Zealand Photography common issues report. 290/14 Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Reject Southland and See specific responses and the Commercial Filming Regional Film and Photography common issues report. Offices of New Zealand 290/77 Section: Animals Intro text (National Issue) Fish and Game New 2nd para excellent, re animals enhancing recreational Accept Zealand - Otago experience. Some changes have been made as a result of other Region Draft148/50 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 408 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 148/50 submissions. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. Film Otago Should provide for trained animals, with handlers and Reword to allow for professional or "hero" animals. Reject Southland and approved vaccinations, this is important to the film Horses in films are subject to the same conditions of Regional Film industry, but may also affect other users. access as other horses. Also see Commercial Filming Offices of New and Photography and Horse Riding common issues Zealand reports. 290/62 Section: Animals Dogs text (National Issue) Paul Dodgshun Support the statements that in many areas of Otago Retain para 6 under the heading "Dogs" on pg 105, stating Accept 117/24 (other than Mt Aspiring National Park and parts of the that in many areas of Otago dogs present a few problems. The text has changed as a result of other submissions. coast) the taking of dogs onto public conservation lands See revisions. presents few problems. Fish and Game New OF&G advocates for a permissive approach to dogs for Retain a largely permissive dogs approach. Accept Zealand - Otago gamebird hunting use on conservation land. Note that Some changes have been made as a result of other Region this approach has largely been adopted in the CMS. submissions, however the intent stays the same. 148/5 Fish and Game New 2nd para, re dog non-issues/conflict, excellent. Accept Zealand - Otago Changes have been made as a result of other Region submissions. 148/51 Vance Boyd & Support. Will encourage greater use and understanding Retain. Accept Adventure of resource without negatives. The text and policies has changed as a result of other Discovery Ltd (Kiwi submissions. Discovery & Queenstown Rafting) 203/6 John Alexander Policies Generally Support Retain Accept 240/30 The text and policies has changed as a result of other submissions. Film Otago Should provide for trained dogs, with handlers and Reword to allow for professional or "hero" animals. Reject Southland and approved vaccinations, this is important to the film Dogs in films are subject to the same conditions of Regional Film industry, but may also affect other users. access as other dogs. Also see Commercial Filming Offices of New and Photography common issues report. Zealand 290/63 Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Noted Southland and See specific responses. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/75 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 409 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 290/75 Geoff Spearpoint I support the forward thinking on dogs being allowed in Retain. Accept 304/15 some Conservation Areas. Some changes have been made as a result of other submissions, however the intent remains the same. Royal Forest and The crest of all of the Central Otago high mountains Delete paras 3 and 4 on page 105 under dogs and change Reject Bird Protection contain ground nesting populations of pied oyster 'may initiate' to 'will initiate a separate public process'. In this instance 'may' is appropriate. See revised text Society catcher and banded dotterel, and locally (as on the Pisa and policies. 330/325 Range), terns. Braided riverbeds also have ground nesting birds. Skinks are also common in various places. All would be highly vulnerable to dog molestation. Dogs can be intimidating to other users. A separate process will need to be initiated to determine where open dog areas can be established. Royal Forest and Dog use for hunting should require avian aversion Amend by adding - 'Dog use for hunting should require Accept in part Bird Protection training in all areas with ground nesting birds. avian aversion training in all areas with ground nesting New text added "A dog used for hunting must be Society birds.' properly trained, under the control of its handler and 330/346 authorised by a hunting permit. Hunting dogs, and farm dogs on properties adjacent to known habitat for ground-dwelling or nesting indigenous species, should be "avian aversion trained". Section: Animals Policy 3.6.1 (National Issue) Paul Dodgshun Support the use of signs and visitor information to Retain. Accept 117/25 identify where dogs can be taken. Support noted. Section: Animals Policy 3.6.2 (National Issue) Paul Dodgshun Oppose a public process of formally gazetting open and Delete policy and manage dog use according to the other Accept in part 117/26 controlled dog areas. This is an expensive process policies in this section. The policy is retained for something that 'may' be involving public consultation and there are other more considered in the future. See revised Policy 3.8.9. pressing priorities for DOC, such as reclassification of stewardship land, involvement in statutory advocacy processes, pest control etc). Section: Animals Horses and other pack animals text (National Issue) Peter Booth No submission points - member of the High Country Noted 71/1 Pleasure Riders club. Some changes have been made as a result of other submissions. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. John Alexander Policies Generally Support Retain Accept 240/31 Some changes have been made as a result of other submissions however the intent has not changed. Also see Horse Riding common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 410 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Jesse Bythell Support the inclusion of Southland policy 3.8.2 in Include Southland policy 3.8.2. Accept 252/1 which the Department aims to work with the horse See new Policy and the Horse Riding common issues riding community and the public, including other users, report. to identify suitable locations for horse riding on public conservation lands and waters. Believe that horse riders could assist with wilding conifer control in some areas such as leasehold land which is adjacent to conservation land. Riders can cover a lot more ground that volunteers on foot can access where is not possible to use 4 wheel drive vehicles or not cost effective to use helicopters for example in places where infestations are not very dense but are widespread. I am keen to work with the Department to facilitate this in the future. Jeanette McKay Have seen places destroyed by wheeled users. Wildlife Retain horses and packhorses as a recognised user group of Accept in part 269/1 drowned out by the roar of a motor. Horse and riders are the CMS. A new care code policy has been included in Part being scared. I encourage people belonging to clubs to Recognise the cultural significance of historical pack tracks. Three. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. learn the written and unwritten rules of the high Incorporate animal welfare requirements into the CMS. country. Horse welfare is paramount to trekkers. Provide parking areas for floats etc and safe tie up places (small paddock areas for overnight stays). Janet Ledingham Support policies. Accept 273/61 Some changes have been made as a result of other submissions. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. Film Otago Should provide for trained horses, with handlers and Reword to allow for professional or "hero" animals. Reject Southland and approved vaccinations, this is particularly important to Horses in films are subject to the same conditions of Regional Film the film industry, but may also affect other users. access as other horses. See Commercial Filming and Offices of New Photography and Horses common issues reports. Zealand 290/64 Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Accept in part Southland and See specific responses to submission points. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/76 Wakatipu Riding Horses can co-exist with small numbers of motorised Coronet Peak Station would be an ideal example of a place Reject Club vehicles and mountain bikes provided the tracks are not where dedicated riding trails could be established. [not Coronet Peak Station is not public conservation land 307/4 too narrow with limited visibility. There are plenty of sure this is on PCL] and therefore cannot be included in the CMS. Also existing opportunities for mountain bikes on see Horse Riding common issues report. conservation land and we believer there should be the occasional 'horse only' reserve.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 411 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: Animals Policy 3.7.1 (National Issue) Real Journeys We believe this policy is too prescriptive as other areas Amend to read - May consider further opportunities for Accept in part Limited suitable for Horse riding might be indentified during the horse riding use on public conservation land during the The Tables are now located in the relevant Place 194/40 10 year life of the CMS and they will be ruled out by term of this strategy (excluding Mount Aspiring National sections. The criteria for further opportunities is this policy. For wish to install horse riding trails in the Park) in and around Wanaka, Queenstown and Alexandra revised and within Policy 3.9.2. See Horse Riding Beach Bay Recreation Reserve to enhance the visitor after consultation with stakeholders and in accordance with common issues report. opportunities at Walter Peak but this policy would the following criteria: preclude this initiative. a) is consistent with the statutory purpose for which the land is held; b) is consistent with the desired outcome and policies for the Place where the formed track or road is or is proposed to be located; c) the potential for horses or other pack animals to introduce or spread new weed species into the area is avoided; d) the potential for horses or other pack animals to accelerate erosion or cause other damage to the area is avoided; e) adverse effects on the natural, historic or cultural values are avoided or otherwise minimised; f) adverse effects on the safety and enjoyment of other recreational users of the area are avoided, or otherwise minimised. Section: Animals Policy 3.7.2 (National Issue) Brenda Reading a) horse riding and packing is already consistent with Amend policy. Accept in part 12/5 the purpose which the land is held. See Section 4 of the Horse Riding common issues c) horses are very fussy eaters and do not introduce report. weeds as such to conservation land and they don’t eat weeds. Horse riding and animal packing has a low impact on Conservation Land. Wakatipu Riding Horses have fewer adverse impacts on tracks than the Accept in part Club four wheel drives and motor bikes. Spread of weeds is See Section 4 of the Horse Riding common issues 307/3 far more likely on vehicles than through the selective report. grazing of horses. Ngai Tahu (Te Re e), "heritage" is too limiting in terms of the cultural Reword to: "adverse effects on natural, historic or NT Accept in part Runanga o Ngai values needing protection, and "minimising" adverse cultural values are avoided, remedied or mitigated." There is no use of "heritage" in this policy, but see Tahu and other effects is not sufficient protection. 309/164 response. specified runanga) 309/170 Section: Animals Table 5 (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 412 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Winston Bevan Submission in response to proposed closure of the in Accept in part Parks land valleys of the south island high country [to horse The CMS only applies to land which is public 107/1 riding]. Object strongly to this happening. conservation land and not privately owned or leasehold land. All public conservation land that horse riding is permitted is covered in the Tables, which are now located in the relevant Place sections of the CMS. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. Wyuna Stables Increase areas available. Add Silverpeaks and Mongata with defined season. Tenure Accept in part 114/5 reviews provide more access. Tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. See Horse Riding common issues report. Mary Wright There are fourteen national parks, why lock up more. Accept in part 116/1 We have trekked in the high country for 14 years and The Tables for horse and other pack animal access on we respect the land and appreciate being able to do this. pcl have now been revised and located in the relevant Places. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. Wakatipu Riding Support all the areas provided for horses listed in this Would like to see it expanded on as new tenure review Accept in part Club Table and do not wish to see any removed. process is completed, suitable horse access must be Tenure review is not a DOC-led process and the 307/1 included whenever possible. Department only has an advisory role in the decision making. During the LINZ managed tenure review process, the public and stakeholders can comment on what is proposed on what might be the new public conservation land which is contained in the 'Preliminary Proposal'. If the stakeholders wish to keep an eye on what properties are in the tenure review process and what stage they are at - they can do so by monitoring the LINZ website. Also see Horse Riding common issues report. Clutha District Lack of inclusion of the Catlins Place presumably Clarify intention. Accept in part Council means that there is no provision for horses anywhere This was an oversight. See revised Table. The Tables 308/9 other than on legal roads, but this is not specified. are now located in the relevant Places. See Horse Riding common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 413 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Lisa Holliday Restricts the area to which horses have access. I would Amend to include - 'Dingle Valley, Quailburn Station, Accept in part 327/1 like to see horse access to all areas and for more horse Temple Valley, Huxley Valley and Ahuriri Valley'. See Horse Riding common issues report. riding access areas to be included in DOC areas. Royal Forest and Horse and pack animals should stick to formed tracks Amend table to restrict horse and pack animals to formed Accept in part Bird Protection and stock tracks as they have the propensity to spread tracks and stock tracks. The tables identify where horse riding has historically Society weeds. occurred. Also see Horse Riding common issues 330/364 report. Section: Animals Policy 3.8.1 (National Issue) Federated Farmers May be instances where under grazing concessions, Add 2nd sentence "Authorisations to use dogs for stock Accept in part of New Zealand dogs may be required for stock control purposes. control purposes may be granted to assist with stock If there is a grazing concession it is highly likely that 241/15 Suggest that this be made explicit in this policy as 3.6.2 droving where a grazing concession has been granted". the area involved will be an open dog control area does do cover it. and/or the use of stock dogs will be covered by the concession, it does not need to be detailed in the CMS. Also see grazing Policies in Part Three. Royal Forest and A deliberate decision needs to be made to not permit Amend by deleting 'should not' and replace with 'will not'. Reject Bird Protection other animals unless under a concession. There is no In this instance use of 'should' is appropriate. See Society good reason to enable any flexibility. revised Policies. 330/347 Section: Animals Policy 3.8.2 (National Issue) Royal Forest and A deliberate decision needs to be made to not permit Amend by deleting 'should not' and replace with 'will not'. Reject Bird Protection other animals unless under a concession. There is no In this instance 'should' is appropriate. Society good reason to enable any flexibility. 330/348 Section: Private accomodation and related facilities Table 1 (National Issue) Geoff Spearpoint Glen Nevis - no current concession. I request a concession be granted on a controlled basis (no Reject 304/16 enlargement, no tradable rights). At this time, no concession application has been received by the Department in order to be processed. Section: Private accomodation and related facilities Policy 3.9.1 (National Issue) John Alexander Support Retain Accept 240/33 Support noted. See Private Accommodation and related facilities common issues report. Royal Forest and Support Retain. Accept Bird Protection Support noted. See Private Accommodation and Society related facilities common issues report. 330/349 Section: Private accomodation and related facilities Policy 3.9.2 (National Issue) John Alexander Existing private accommodation (buildings) more often Retain private accommodation/building where they meet Reject 240/34 than not are historic in nature and add character and the following: Existing private accommodation should only See Section one of the Private Accommodation and interest to the area in which they are situated. they be 'phased out' in extreme circumstances where it is non- related facilities common issues report. should not be removed without good reason. historic, its currently use is not compatible with the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 414 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point designated land use of the land it occupies or where the owners disregards the rules and policies which exist in regard to that land. Shared public use of these buildings could be phased in on a case by case basis although I am doubtful that this would work. Private accommodation should not be used for commercial purposes without approval from DOC and the granting of an appropriate concession. Removal should only occur where the building has fallen into disrepair and is becoming a nuisance. Royal Forest and This is inconsistent with GCP 10 (h). Amend by replacing 'should' with 'will'. Reject Bird Protection 'Should' is appropriate in this instance. See revised Society Policies and the Private Accommodation and related 330/350 facilities common issues report, also policy 3.1.1 (now moved to an Interpretation section in Part One). Section: Private accomodation and related facilities Policy 3.9.3 (National Issue) John Alexander Yes the OCB could be consulted if it is considered Retain with qualification mentioned. Accept in part 240/35 necessary and useful. Not sure if this is necessary. Consultation with the Conservation Boards is relevant in this instance. See revised Policy and the Private Accommodation and related facilities common issues report. Ngai Tahu (Te NT considers it appropriate that they are included, as That NT is consulted along with the Conservation Board Accept in part Runanga o Ngai the Treaty partner. and the concession applicant. There are few policy situations where consultation Tahu and other with the conservation board is specifically desired; specified runanga) this is one of them. Consultation with NT would 309/171 occur as part of the normal concession process, as now reinforced by the new 1.4 policy. Section: Private accomodation and related facilities Policy 3.9.4 (National Issue) John Alexander (a) Support with qualifications e.g. with owners (a) Retain subject to owners cooperation and consent. Accept in part 240/36 approval. (b) Buildings not to be removed unless they fail to continue See revised Policies and the Private Accommodation (b) Do not support. to be maintained and kept in good order. and related facilities common issues report. (c) Support (c) Retain (d) Support (d) Retain (e) Do not fully support. In many cases upgrading these (e) Building to be kept in a safe and good order being the buildings to meet TA requirements is both impractical responsibility of the owner but subject to advice from DOV and expensive. Provided they are in good order and safe and/or TA. without being overly precious they should be left to the (f) allow transfer of building to another party provided it is owner to look after and maintain albeit with the in good order. oversight and input from DOC and/or TA. (g) Retain. (f) do not support. Transfer to another party should be permitted provided the accommodation/building is being maintained and is compliant. (g) Support Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 415 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te Re a), request that NT are listed separately from the Insert "Ngai Tahu" between "by" and "the". Reject Runanga o Ngai general public. In the context of clause a), NT are part of the Tahu and other "public"; there would be no separate provision to specified runanga) ensure use by NT of private accommodation subject 309/172 to this policy. This is not the policy that would apply should NT wish to seek a concession for non-private accommodation. Section: Private accomodation and related facilities Policy 3.9.5 (National Issue) John Alexander (a) Do not agree. Renewal of any authorisation should (a) Renewal of any existing authorisation should be Accept in part 240/37 be allowed whether or not it contains a right if renewal. allowed subject to conditions regardless of whether or not See revised Policies and the Private Accommodation (b) Do not agree. Renewal of any authorisation should it contains a right of renewal. and related facilities common issues report. be allowed whether or not it contains a right if renewal. (b) As above. (c) Support (c) Retain (d) Support where an expiry is contained within an (d) Renewal of any new authorisation (issued under this existing authorisation but obviously this would not CMS) must be applied for before the expiry of the existing apply where there is no authorisation or no expiry date authorisation. within the authorisation. Section: Private accomodation and related facilities Policy 3.9.6 (National Issue) John Alexander Support Retain Accept in part 240/38 Support noted. See revised Policies and the Private Accommodation and related facilities common issues report. Section: Private accomodation and related facilities Policy 3.9.7 (National Issue) John Alexander Support provided that any currently unauthorised Retain subject to comments. Accept in part 240/39 buildings with historical significance, in reasonable See revised Policy and the Private Accommodation condition and being used in a way compatible with the and related facilities common issues report. surrounding land use do not have authorisation unreasonable withheld. Ngai Tahu (Te Five years is too long for safety reasons if the building Modify policy to ensure buildings that are in a state of Reject Runanga o Ngai is in a state of disrepair. disrepair or rendered untenantable are removed within a Building safety is a council matter under the Building Tahu and other year. Act, not a DOC responsibility. The 3.10 policies are specified runanga) not primarily about safety issues and removing 309/173 unauthorised buildings within a year is most often unrealistic given the various legislative processes involved. This policy has been deleted as it is an operational matter. Also see Private Accommodation common issues report. Section: Marine mammal viewing (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te Refer submn point #125. Provide for marine mammal watching permits over specific Accept in part Runanga o Ngai areas, rather than providing for permits over the whole See 309/125 response. Tahu and other marine area and then limiting numbers of permits, as the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 416 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point specified runanga) basis for controlling marine mammal watching. 309/202 Section: Marine mammal viewing Text (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te Supports statement on benefits of well-run marine Retain wording in 3rd para. Accept Runanga o Ngai viewing operations. Retained. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/131 Section: Marine mammal viewing Policy 3.10.1 (National Issue) Royal Forest and As viewing marine mammals has the potential for harm, Amend to read - 'Support research into and require Accept Bird Protection human interactions with marine mammals need to be monitoring of the impacts of human interactions on marine 'Require' added to policy as requested. Society monitored. mammals.' 330/351 Section: Commercial eeling (National Issue) South Island Eel Where land is acquired for conservation purposes (e.g. The conservation area classification should not be designed Reject Industry Association through tenure review) and there is an established without consulting commercial fishermen (preferably If eeling is an authorised existing commercial activity Inc tradition of commercial fishing for eels, then this fishing through the South Island Eel Industry Association) at an on the Crown pastoral leases (and in some cases high 245/4 should continue to be allowed, provided that such early stage of the proposal. country station freehold) then this is considered fishing is consistent with the conservation area HR [Quota has been issued (since 2000) and this applies to through the LINZ-controlled tenure review process. classification and the fishing does not have an adverse non pcl land. If this land turns into pcl would like the Tenure review lands are all in the high country, where effect on other species. quota to still apply.] the predominant eel species is longfin, currently listed as "At risk - Declining", and with or without pcl status of any kind there is a strong rationale to protect this species. Note that an approved CMS does not apply to any pcl that is acquired after the CMS approval date, until such time as the CMS is next reviewed or amended. South Island Eel Request a Policy which requires the Department, at the Include additional policy to ensure the Department consults Accept in part Industry Association earliest stage, to consult commercial eel fishers should with the eeling industry. DOC is charged with managing pcl&w in accordance Inc the Department's initiatives in any way challenge with its legislation and CGP, which does give priority 245/5 present or future commercial fishing access. to indigenous species protection and which as a reality may affect past authorised or unauthorised commercial eeling, especially where there is a land status change to pcl&w. Policy 3.10.2 does provide for cooperation regarding species & habitat protection on pcl, and given the industry's interest in some of this work it would be appropriate to specifically mention "commercial eelers". South Island Eel Request that the CMS policies include the ability to re- Include additional policy to enable ability to re-designate Reject Industry Association designate existing reserves currently closed to existing reserves, if it is consistent with the primary S 50 RA77 applies to all reserve classifications other Inc 245/6 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 417 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 245/6 commercial eeling through S50 of the Reserves Act; so purpose of that Reserve. than "Government purpose" and if existing reserves they may be opened up to commercial eeling, if this is have values reflecting section 3 RA77 then it would consistent with the primary purpose of that Reserve. be inconsistent with the Act to reclassify to Govt purpose just to allow commercial eeling. Aside from this, s50(1) has a qualifier ("Provided that…") which would restrict the Minister from being able to approve "taking or killing for commercial purposes" except in very rare circumstances, none of which are known of in Otago. South Island Eel We are concerned about the crossover between DOC's References in the CMS to 'overfishing', 'over allocation' or Accept in part Industry Association role in managing the fishing for eels, as opposed to the similar statements relating to the commercial eel fishery No such references are in the Part Three Commercial Inc Ministry of Primary Industry (MPI) role. DOC does not need to be either deleted, or qualified by a statement that eeling text. The roles of DOC and the MPI are clearly 245/7 have a role in the management (including conservation) this issue is not managed by the Department. The CMS stated. of commercial fisheries through Part V of the Fisheries should also clearly state that it is the Departments important Act. The management of eel (and other) commercial role in the preservation of the habitats of these fisheries. fisheries is the sole responsibility of MPI, including management of any adverse effects on associated or dependent species. Ngai Tahu (Te NT supports there should be no commercial take of Include sentence from SMCMS to strengthen the wording, Accept in part Runanga o Ngai tuna/eels on public conservation lands and waters. i.e. "The commercial take of tuna/eels from public The SMCMS sentence is a policy statement and Tahu and other conservation lands and waters should not be authorised." should not be in the text; it has been revised. specified runanga) 309/132 Section: Commercial eeling Text (National Issue) South Island Eel It is incorrect to state that Ecological Areas are off Correct these errors. Reject Industry Association limits to commercial eeling. The regulatory provisions The text says that ecological areas can limit the ability Inc for Ecological areas do not specifically ban commercial to grant concessions; this is correct. The statement re 245/2 eeling. It is incorrect to state that there is currently no commercial eeling within Otago public conservation provision for commercial eeling on PCL in Otago. land and waters is also correct, no concessions have been issued. Ngai Tahu (Te NT considers there should be no commercial take of Include wording from SMCMS i.e. "To protect populations Reject Runanga o Ngai whitebait on public conservation lands and waters. of whitebait ... commercial whitebaiting should not be DOC does not grant authorisations for commercial Tahu and other authorised." whitebaiting; it would be unrealistic and specified runanga) unenforceable given the tidal waters and predominant 309/133 coastal marine area (i.e. not pcl&w) location of whitebaiting, and the difficulty of determining the coastal pcl&w boundary. There are no commercial whitebaiting stand structures authorised (or permitted) by regional council plans. Some whitebaiting does occur on or from pcl&w and some of the catch is traded commercially, but the only realistic controls on this are via the whitebaiting
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 418 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point regulations and closed fishery areas. Section: Commercial eeling Policy 3.11.1 (National Issue) South Island Eel There is no justification for banning commercial eeling, Amend and remove the word 'not' from this policy. Reject Industry Association except for National Parks and Reserves, where this is The policy is a "should not" one, see new Inc specially disallowed in legislation. interpretation section in the Introduction. Concession 245/3 applications can still be made, but would have to be well justified. The policy also reflects the statutory purpose of "conservation", being the "preservation" of tuna/eel species. Ngai Tahu (Te Policy supported. Retain policy. Accept Runanga o Ngai Retained. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/174 Royal Forest and The PCE has recently recommended that the Amend to read - 'Will not allow commercial eeling on Reject Bird Protection commercial catch of long fin eel be suspended until public conservation lands or waters, to ensure the Ministry of Primary Industries and DOC have Society long fin eel stocks are shown to have recovered. preservation of tuna/eel species.' requested various actions re longfin eel management, 330/353 Commercial eeling can be controlled by DOC on PCL following the PCE report. Commercial catch off- and given DOC's responsibilities under the NZBDS pcl&w is a Ministry responsibility; for pcl&w, Policy commercial eeling particularly long fins but also for 3.10.1 supports the PCE stance. short fins should definitely not be allowed. Section: Commercial eeling Policy 3.11.2 (National Issue) Royal Forest and DOC has responsibility to advocate for the protection of Amend to read - 'Work co-operatively with the Ministry for Accept Bird Protection eels off the public conservation estate. Primary Industries, Ngai Tahu and the community to 'on and off' public conservation lands and waters has Society protect indigenous tuna/eel populations and their habitats been added to the text. 330/354 on and off public conservation lands and waters.' Section: Sports fish and game bird hunting Text (National Issue) Fish and Game New 1st para wording does not reflect Policy 4.2(d) CGP Replace "eradication" with "control". Accept in part Zealand - Otago 2005. 'or controlled' has been added to the text. Region 148/52 Fish and Game New Re 2nd para, F&G Cls manage the species as well as the Amend to reflect species management role. Accept Zealand - Otago fishing licensing regime. The text has been revised and management of the fish Region and fishing in Otago is detailed. 148/53 Fish and Game New Re 4th para, F&G Cls manage game bird hunting and Clarify F&G role. Accept Zealand - Otago gamebirds, in accordance with Wildlife Act. The text has been revised and management of game Region birds and game bird hunting is detailed. 148/54
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 419 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te NT considers that salmonid fishes should not be Include sentence from SMCMS re "The introduction of Reject Runanga o Ngai introduced into waters where they are not already salmonid fishes ... should not be approved." This SMCMS sentence has been deleted as it Tahu and other present. contained policy. specified runanga) 309/134 Ngai Tahu (Te NT seeks "native only" status on some waterways Retain wording. Accept Runanga o Ngai within the Conservancy. Retained. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/135 Section: Sports fish and game bird hunting Policy 3.12.1 (National Issue) John Highton DOC should be more inclusive and harness the interest The interest of fishermen and duck hunters in these areas of Accept in part 4/3 that fishermen and duck hunters have in conservation of policy should be recognised and encouraged. A starting Working with Fish and Game Councils are already rivers and wetlands. point should be a collaborative interaction with the Otago mentioned in the text and Policies 3.12.1 and 3.12.2. Fish and Game Council. Ngai Tahu (Te That NT is included in the list of parties that DOC will Amend policy to include working with NT and what DOC Reject Runanga o Ngai work with, given NT interest in preserving indigenous will do if there is a conflict between protection of This policy is about working with F&G in their Tahu and other freshwater fisheries. indigenous freshwater fisheries and exotic freshwater statutory role under CA87 for sports fish & game bird specified runanga) Also state that if there is a conflict between indigenous fisheries. hunting. This does not mean the DOC & NT interest 309/175 and exotic freshwater fisheries that DOC will prioritise in indigenous fisheries is ignored, it still remains to protect indigenous freshwater fisheries. paramount under CA87. Where there is a DOC/F&G matter that is relevant to NT then the 1.4 consultation provisions would apply. Royal Forest and Policy is minimalist in the extreme and does not satisfy Amend to read - 'Work with the Otago Fish and Game Accept Bird Protection CGP 9.4. (Note referencing error in the notification Council to provide for sports fishing and game bird The Policy has been revised and consistency with the Society draft). The introductory text includes policy in the last hunting, while ensuring there are no adverse impacts on the purpose for which the land is held and adverse effects 330/352 paragraph which should be included. indigenous species and their habitats and is consistent with have been included. the purposes for which the land is held.' Section: Grazing Text (National Issue) Geoff Spearpoint There are access points for recreation that DOC may not Request that any grazing licences issued by DOC provide Reject 304/17 be aware of as they are seldom used. This applies at provision for public access through the lease to enable Grazing concessions must be consistent with CGP places like the Turnbull and Mueller, and other similar access to conservation land beyond. 2005 Policy 11.2 which requires the Department to access points that may not see a lot of use but where consider various criteria when considering access remain vital. applications for grazing and farming concessions, including that public access is maintained. It is not necessary to repeat this in the CMS text. Ngai Tahu (Te Grazing can have an impact on a number of values. Include factors of freshwater quality, other biodiversity Accept in part Runanga o Ngai values, public access and NT cultural values. See 309/176 response. The text reference to Policy Tahu and other 11.2 CGP is sufficient to cover the issues. specified runanga) 309/136
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 420 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te It is not appropriate to allow grazing in areas where Insert words from final para of CCMS: "Given the Accept in part Runanga o Ngai water quality is already degraded. degraded state ... any grazing on lowland public CCMS words inserted. Tahu and other conservation land is questionable." The SMCMS words read as policy and should not be specified runanga) Insert words from SMCMS: "In some cases ... to protect in the descriptive text; the issue raised is also 309/137 these values." considered sufficiently covered, albeit in different words, by the current text and its references. Royal Forest and Title - Public conservation lands should not be used for Delete farming from the title - this is not consistent with Reject Bird Protection farming - whatever that might mean. other CMS's. Grazing and farming is consistent with the CGP05 Society and covers activities other than grazing. 330/355 Section: Grazing Policy 3.13.1 (National Issue) Federated Farmers Wording does not accurately reflect DOC Amend wording of policy to indicate DOCs process in Accept in part of New Zealand responsibilities. Legislation provides for the granting of dealing with applications for grazing concessions. Also The Policy has been revised and criteria applied. 241/16 grazing concessions and provide criteria to be change wording to "will consider" or "may authorise" considered before granting any such concession. Ngai Tahu (Te Support use of Policy 3.14.1 from SMCMS, with added Replace policy with Policy 3.14.1 from the draft Southland Accept in part Runanga o Ngai consideration in g) to adverse effects on coastal water Murihiku CMS. Regional plan measures already mentioned. Add Tahu and other quality and NT cultural values given grazing is also Amend (g) so it also includes adverse effects on coastal reference to NT cultural values. The very limited specified runanga) likely to impact on these matters. water quality and NT cultural values. authorised grazing on pcl is unlikely to have any 309/176 Also request reference to waterway protection measures Include reference to having regard to waterway protection measurable effect on coastal water quality. within the Regional Plan. measures within the Regional Plan somewhere in the policy. Consistency, where applicable, will be sought between SM, O & C CMS. Royal Forest and Southland CMS has a more thorough policy which Delete and replace with - 'Should only authorise grazing on Accept Bird Protection should be added to the Otago CMS with additions and public conservation lands where adverse effects can be The Policy has been revised to reflect that detailed in Society deletions. Any grazing must be considered under the avoided. Consideration should be given but not limited to: the submission. 330/356 relevant National Park Plan not the CMS, and there a) The criteria in Policy 11.2 (a) of the Conservation needs to be consideration to avoid adverse impacts on General Policy 2005; indigenous ecosystems and species. c) the outcome and policies for the Place where the grazing is proposed to occur; d) the suitability of the lands for grazing, such as the soil types and sensitivity of the catchment to increase nutrients; e) the flooding risk; f) the ability to keep livestock out of waterways; and g) adverse effects on freshwater quality h) adverse effects on the preservation of indigenous species and ecosystems.' Section: Grazing Policy 3.13.2 (National Issue) Federated Farmers Add "where these adverse effects cannot be avoided by any Reject of New Zealand other action" to end of policy. The additional wording is not required, if the adverse 241/17 effects are ongoing the concession to graze public conservation land will not be renewed.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 421 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te Request that consideration given to adverse effects on Amend: Adverse effects on freshwater quality, coastal Accept in part Runanga o Ngai freshwater quality, coastal water quality and NT cultural water quality and NT cultural values are included in list in This Policy unnecessarily duplicates 3.13.1, albeit in Tahu and other values given grazing is also likely to impact on these addition to ground-nesting birds and the braided river different words. See 309/176 response - the SM, O & specified runanga) matters. environment. C CMS consistency may see the policy deleted. 309/177 Section: Mining (National Issue) Ian M Turnbull Out of date? Amend wording to take into account recent legislative Accept in part 250/41 changes. This section has been updated and now provides information about the Minister of Energy and Resources approval role for access arrangements. Ngai Tahu (Te Policy 3.15.1 from SMCMS is also appropriate for Insert Policy 3.15.1from SMCMS. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Otago. This policy is unnecessary as it merely restates what Tahu and other the legislation requires. Schedule 4 listing though is specified runanga) included as a matter to be considered as part of three 309/178 added mining policies that give effect to the CMS processes. Ngai Tahu (Te Policy 3.15.4. from SMCMS also appropriate for Otago. Insert Policy 3.15.4 from SMCMS. Reject Runanga o Ngai This policy is considered unnecessary, as it repeats Tahu and other coverage of matters in SMCMS Policy 3.15.2, now specified runanga) included - see 309/179. 309/181 Ngai Tahu (Te Policy 3.15.5 from the SMCMS is also appropriate for Insert Policy 3.15.5 from SMCMS, amending a) & b) to: Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Otago with some amendments. "the site does not include any NT cultural values or any This policy is considered unnecessary, as it repeats Tahu and other other conservation values ...", "any adverse effects of the coverage of matters in SMCMS Policy 3.15.2, now specified runanga) activity can be avoided, remedied or mitigated." included - see 309/179. 309/182 Ngai Tahu (Te Policy 3.15.6 from SMCMS is also appropriate for Insert Policy 3.15.6 from SMCMS. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Canterbury [sic: Otago?]. This policy is considered unnecessary, as it repeats Tahu and other Support bond requirement given boom & bust nature of coverage of matters in SMCMS Policy 3.15.2, now specified runanga) the industry. included - see 309/179. 309/183 Section: Mining Text (National Issue) Straterra Natural Material is in error. Should be consistent with recent Amend for consistency with amended Crown Minerals Act Accept Resources of New amendments to Crown Minerals Act notably, decision 1991 in consultation with Ministry of Business Innovation This section has been updated and now provides Zealand making on applications for access arrangements . and Employment. information about the Minister of Energy and 246/12 Consult with MBIE for accuracy. Resources approval role for access arrangements. Ngai Tahu (Te NT Supports SMCMS statement on what needs to be Include final sentence from SMCMS, and include NT Reject Runanga o Ngai considered when looking at any future access cultural values and effects on downstream water quality. The final sentence states policy and is unnecessary; Tahu and other arrangements for mining. the matters are included within the now included specified runanga) Mining can also affect NT cultural values and effects on policy - see 309/179. Water quality downstream of 309/138 downstream water quality. pcl&w is not something DOC can consider under its
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 422 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point CMA role, but could be considered under its off- pcl&w advocacy role. Ngai Tahu (Te NT supports DOC having an advocacy role for Include reference to DOC's advocacy role. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai freshwater quality under other legislative processes if Any such advocacy role is separate from DOC's Tahu and other mining is off conservation land but may impact on water CMA roles, and is covered by general 1.5 objectives specified runanga) quality. and Place advocacy policies. 309/139 Royal Forest and Mining is prohibited from classes of Conservation land Include reference to national park, scientific and nature Accept in part Bird Protection and these needs to be referenced. reserve and ecological areas and sanctuaries where no Text has been revised and now reads "No access Society mining allowed under Schedule 4 of the CMA. arrangements are allowable for land listed in 330/357 Schedule 4 of the Act (which includes all national parks, wilderness areas, nature reserves, scientific reserves and marine reserves". Section: Mining Policy 3.14.1 (National Issue) Paul Dodgshun Oppose in part. The mining policies are more Delete and replace with: Reject 117/22 permissive than policies relating to sand and shingle 1) Mining should not be permitted on conservation Application for access arrangements are processed in removal. This is perplexing, given that the impacts of (including stewardship) lands. accordance with the CMS91.This section has been many mining operations may be considerably greater 2) Mining will not be permitted unless it is undertaken revised and provides additional guidance when than sand and shingle removal. Mining on public pursuant to an access arrangement under the Crown assessing an application for an access arrangement. conservation land is generally inappropriate and policies Minerals Act (S 61A and S61B). should reflect this. It should be the exception and not the rule. Garry Nixon Oppose - too permissive. Mining on public conservation Delete and replace with: Reject 216/22 land is inappropriate. 1. Mining should not be permitted on conservation Application for access arrangements are processed in (including stewardship) lands. accordance with the CMS91.This section has been 2. Mining will not be permitted unless it is undertaken revised and provides additional guidance when pursuant to an access arrangement under the Crown assessing an application for an access arrangement. Minerals Act (s61A and s61B). Kate Wardle The mining policies are more permissive than policies Delete and replace with" Reject 268/95 relating to sand and shingle removal, yet the impacts of 1. 'Mining should not be permitted on conservation Application for access arrangements are processed in many mining operations may be considerably greater (including stewardship) lands. accordance with the CMS91.This section has been than sand and shingle removal. 2. 'Mining will not be permitted unless it is undertaken revised and provides additional guidance when pursuant to an access arrangement under the Crown assessing an application for an access arrangement. Minerals Act. Section: Mining Policy 3.14.2 (National Issue) Paul Dodgshun Retain Policy 2.14.2. Retain. Accept 117/23 Application for access arrangements are processed in accordance with the CMS91.This section has been revised and provides additional guidance when assessing an application for an access arrangement.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 423 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ian M Turnbull Is there sufficient expertise in geological matters within Amend to read "Assess application, in conjunction with Reject 250/43 DOC to assess each and every application for access to suitably qualified independent geological experts where This is an operational detail which does not need to PCL for mineral exploration or extraction? necessary..." be detailed in the CMS. Application for access arrangements are processed in accordance with the CMS91.This section has been revised and revisions made to provide additional guidance when assessing an application for an access arrangement. Kate Wardle Support Retain Accept 268/96 Application for access arrangements are processed in accordance with the CMS91.This section has been revised and provides additional guidance when assessing an application for an access arrangement. Ngai Tahu (Te Seeks protection of cultural values also. Reword (b) to: "the adverse effects on recreation Reject Runanga o Ngai opportunities, conservation values and NT cultural values A SM, O & C CMS consistent policy has been added. Tahu and other are avoided, remedied or mitigated." DOC is limited though to what it can consider, by the specified runanga) provisions of CMA91, to "conservation values". This 309/179 includes historic values, which would extend to historic (& conservation) values of importance to NT. The "avoided/remedied/mitigated" wording is not used in CMA91. Section: Mining Policy 3.14.3 (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te Seeks protection of cultural values also. Insert between 'on' and 'conservation', "NT cultural values". Reject Runanga o Ngai See 309/179 response. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/180 Section: Sand and shingle extraction (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te Policy 3.16.2 from SMCMS is also appropriate for Insert Policy 3.16.2 from SMCMS. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Otago, with some amendments. Delete 'and waters'. OCMS 3.15.2 is already the same as SMCMS 3.16. Tahu and other Do not support extraction in flowing waters. Reword (d) to: "adverse effect on natural, historic or NT 2. The policy requires adverse effects to first be specified runanga) "Minimising" adverse effects is not sufficient protection cultural values are avoided, remedied or mitigated." "avoided, or otherwise minimised"; remedy or 309/185 for the listed values. mitigation would be a lesser solution. "Cultural values" needs to be inclusive of more than just NT values. See 309/184 re 'waters'. Ngai Tahu (Te New policy request. Insert Policy 3.13.3 from CCMS. Update wording to Accept Runanga o Ngai "Environment Canterbury [sic]. Policy inserted, but without the "Should" as it is not Tahu and other an authorisation policy, and revised to "Otago specified runanga) Regional Council". 309/186 Ngai Tahu (Te New policy request. Insert Policy 3.13.4 of CCMS. Accept Runanga o Ngai Policy inserted. Tahu and other Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 424 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point specified runanga) 309/187 Section: Sand and shingle extraction Text (National Issue) Meridian Energy There are existing extraction operations within PCLs Add para "Sand and shingle extraction, where Accept in part Limited and these are necessary and appropriate for the ongoing appropriately managed can provide benefits to conservation The CMS takes into account existing use and the 305/6 maintenance of public and private facilities such as areas, such as by providing appropriate materials to ensure Policy as it stands allows for extraction in accordance access roads. public access is maintained." with the criteria. The detail of what the extracted material is used for does not need to be detailed in the CMS. Roading has been added to the text as an example. Ngai Tahu (Te Support wording. Retain. Accept Runanga o Ngai Retained. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/203 Royal Forest and Removal of these resources is likely to degrade Amend to read - 'Will only allow sand and/or shingle Reject Bird Protection conservation values and are very unlikely to be extraction from public conservation lands and waters where Additional wording is not required. This is already Society appropriate. adverse effects can be avoided. Remedied or mitigated and covered by avoid, remedy or mitigate. 330/358 the resources cannot be practically accessed elsewhere.' Section: Sand and shingle extraction Policy 3.15.1 (National Issue) Ian M Turnbull Many gravel pits are weed-infested and spreading Add clause to say "Where weeds are introduced onto Reject 250/44 gravel often spreads weeds. conservation land the removal of these is the responsibility Operational conditions (such as weed control) are of the quarry operator". covered by a concession, which is required before extraction can commence and do not need to be duplicated in the CMS. Ngai Tahu (Te Do not support sand and shingle extraction in flowing Delete "and waters". Reject Runanga o Ngai waters. "Public conservation land and waters" is an all- Tahu and other encompassing term used consistently in CMS. While specified runanga) shingle extraction does not occur in flowing waters 309/184 there may be surface water present. Section: Sand and shingle extraction Policy 3.15.2 (National Issue) Ian M Turnbull Restoration planting on conservation land uses Add clause "Only locally sourced and geological Reject 250/45 indigenous vegetation. Track construction and appropriate aggregate or roading material to be used for In an ideal situation this would be possible but this is maintenance should also use indigenous material. construction projects on conservation land..." not always practicable. No change. Meridian Energy Need to provide for existing extraction operations Add f) is necessary for the ongoing operation of Accept in part Limited within PCL and recognise that this is necessary and infrastructure or facilities; g) provide benefits to the The CMS takes into account existing use and the 305/9 appropriate for the ongoing maintenance of public and conservation areas such as by providing appropriate Policy as it stands allows for extraction in accordance private facilities such as access roads. materials to ensure public access is maintained, including with the criteria. The detail of what the extracted to existing infrastructure and facilities. material is used for does not need to be detailed in the CMS. Roading has been added to the text as an
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 425 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point example. Section: Commercial filming and photography (National Issue) Film Otago Support acknowledgement that "filming is an important Retain. Accept Southland and industry which makes considerable use of the Some changes have been made as a result of other Regional Film spectacular alpine areas..." submissions. See Commercial Filming and Offices of New Photography common issues report. Zealand 290/65 Ngai Tahu (Te People wanting to film on the conservation estate Include new policy: "Encourage applicants to consult with Accept in part Runanga o Ngai should consult early with NT. NT to identify how their activities may adversely affect NT DOC has little or no control over this, it is the Tahu and other cultural values and to then identify ways to avoid, remedy applicants responsibility and often they do have very specified runanga) or mitigate any adverse effects." short timeframes even in their approaches to DOC. 309/155 NT could approach the film industry directly to try and improve their NT consultation. A CMS policy is not required. Ngai Tahu (Te Consider CCMS Policy 3.17.4 [sic; 3.14.4?] also Insert Policy 3.17.4 from CCMS: "The attention of filming Accept in part Runanga o Ngai relevant to Otago. concession applicants should be drawn to "A Guideline for CCMS Policy 3.14.4 inserted. See also 309/155 Tahu and other Seek protection of sites and landscapes of significance Filming within the Takiwa of NT (2010)" and the response. specified runanga) to them and applicants should consult with NT early in Department will encourage applicants to consult early with 309/189 the process. NT to identify how their filming activities may adversely affect NT cultural values, and to then identify ways to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects." Section: Commercial filming and photography Text (National Issue) Film New Zealand Suggest that there be wording added to this paragraph to Add wording (or similar) 'Filming activities can include Accept in part 286/9 outline what 'filming activities' entails in order to give some or all of the following - case, crew, film equipment, The text has been revised and filming activities have DOC staff a better understanding. film vehicles, set dressing, action vehicles, and temporary been included. See Commercial Filming and sets and may also include other specific activities related to Photography common issues report. filming such as aircraft use, trained animals and special effects.' Ngai Tahu (Te People wanting to film on the conservation estate Include wording that recommends to people wanting to Reject Runanga o Ngai should consult early with NT. film on the conservation estate that they should consult See 309/155 response. Tahu and other with NT early in the process. specified runanga) 309/140 Ngai Tahu (Te Comm f&p needs to occur not detrimentally to the Retain 3rd para wording. Accept Runanga o Ngai values of sites and landscapes of significance to NT. Retained Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/204 Section: Commercial filming and photography Policy 3.16.1 (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 426 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Heliworks Generally support policies 3.16.1 - 3.17.3: Accept Queenstown 3.16.1, point (a). This provides a common sense The policy has been revised as a result of other Helicopters 2012 approach and allows a case by case assessment on its submissions, however the intent stays the same. See Ltd & Southern merits rather than a blanket policy against commercial Commercial Filming and Photography common Lakes Helicopters Ltd filming. issues report. 253/12 Film Otago Re 3.16.1 a). This negative wording is misleading in Delete this clause Accept in part Southland and that it precludes [assumes] interaction between The Policy has been revised and now states 'any Regional Film recreational/tourism users is a conflict. There needs to conflicts'. See Commercial Filming and Photography Offices of New be research done into the positive interaction experience. common issues report. Zealand 290/78 Film Otago Re 3.16.1 e). Specialist hero animals should be allowed Replace clause with: "Specialist hero animals, with Reject Southland and for the purpose of filming. handlers should be allowed for the purpose of filming if The use of animals in filming is subject to the other Regional Film any potential effects can be minimised or mitigated." provisions for animals in the CMS. See Commercial Offices of New Filming and Photography common issues report. Zealand 290/79 Ngai Tahu (Te Re b), seek protection of landscapes of significance in Include two sub-clauses, one for generic conservation Reject Runanga o Ngai addition to sites. values and a specific one for NT cultural values. See Commercial filming & photography common Tahu and other NT cultural values sub-clause to read: "NT cultural values, issues report. The use of "will" is not correct (see specified runanga) which include sites and landscapes of significance to NT, Policy 3.1.1, now moved to an Interpretation 309/188 will be protected from adverse effects of filming and section in Part One), the "subsequent use" clause is associated activities, including subsequent public use of the being deleted as it is not now considered vires, and area as a result of filming." "landscapes" may be too unspecific. Royal Forest and The CMS's should consider effects of 'film tourism' Amend by adding - 'Effects of any subsequent increased Accept in part Bird Protection where relevant i.e. where use of a conservation area as a visitor use of areas as a result of filming activity.' The effects of 'film tourism' is not a matter that can be Society location for films is likely to generate visitors to see that considered when assessing a concession for filming. 330/359 site. This Policy has been revised and adverse effects on conservation values has been included. See commercial filming and photography common issues reports. Section: Wild animal control activities (National Issue) Shaun Moloney Request insertion of a separate recreational category of Reject 70/5 animal control activity "Recreational Animal Control This is operational detail and does not need to be Permit" [see submission] included in the CMS. Also see Hunting common issues report. Shaun Moloney Seeks inclusion of a RACP (Recreational Animal Reject 70/6 Control Permit) system which would cover the This is operational detail and does not need to be positioning of recreational hunters [incl guided included in the CMS. Also see Hunting common hunters?] by helicopter [or fixed-wing where possible?], issues report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 427 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point for recreational trophy hunting and meat recovery, in all areas currently open to AATH/WARO [incl WARO carcase recovery?] for same time periods, with established and relocatable camps, with an animal control component (5 females for every male, for deer, pigs, goats, chamois and tahr), no helicopter involvement in pursuit or active observation or to influence animal behaviour, but using spider tracking and CPS waypoint marking of camps and helicopter flyby where possible to confirm unrecoverable kills and permit compliance. Explanatory text included. Insert new policy headed "Recreational Animal Control Permit (RACP)" and to read: "RAC permits on conservation land should be assessed against the following criteria: a) the contribution to concerted action (to achieve the purpose of the Wild Animal Control Act 1977); b) the Himalayan Tahr Control Plan (1993); c) the purpose for which the land is held; d) adverse effects on conservation values, including national priority sites for ecosystems and species, surrounding lands, and natural quiet; f) effects on visitors; g) cumulative effects; h) frequency, timing and location of the activity; other relevant matters." Shaun Moloney Request removal of 3rd category of animal control Reject 70/7 aerial assisted trophy hunting. [Explanatory text AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have included.] regard for existing concessions, and therefore provides criteria for applications for AATH to be assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues report. Geoff Spearpoint Policies around AATH are in conflict with DOC's own Delete policy 3.18.5 Reject 304/18 stated wilderness values. Within the CMS AATH has AATH is approved under the WACA77 with regard been redefined as primarily an animal control. I request given to the purpose for which the land is held under that wild animal control activities in MANP be the CA87. See Hunting and Wilderness Areas governed by the MANP Management Plan, with express common issues reports. Wilderness Areas can be proviso that AATH activities are not permitted created under section 14 of the NA80 or section 20 of anywhere in the park, especially Wilderness Areas. the CA87. In such areas aircraft use can only occur in certain circumstances. However in regards to WARO or AATH the WACA77 has primacy over the CA87. Section 22 of the WACA77 states: 'Despite any other Act, the Minister has the exclusive authority to grant…' This reduces these wilderness provisions to a matter that is to be considered. Refer to Wilderness areas and Hunting common issues report
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 428 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: Wild animal control activities Text (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth It is most disappointing to see the Department has Reject 149/48 ignored advice provided by not only the Otago AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have Conservation Board, but also those of Westland and regard for existing concessions, and therefore Southland, all advisory bodies established under the provides criteria for applications for AATH to be National Parks Act 1980, which advocates against assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues allowing AATH on public lands. It remains an activity report. entertained by DOC, not withstanding the unfavourable ethical approach which such activity and the harm it does to the image of New Zealand as a nation where shooting sports are kept apart from commercial hunting endeavours. Reference to consultation with the industry and stakeholders involved shows it has ignored those who criticised the advent of AATH. Legal opinion from which DOC viewpoint has been derived remains unavailable on the grounds of legal privilege. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Page 10 contains mention of DOCs working with other Reject 149/49 agencies in a collaborative manner in order to manage Section 1.5.1 refers to building partnerships with the issues around the management of priority community, which includes recreational hunters. ecosystems. No such approach has been made to other Recreational hunting is also mentioned throughout stakeholders such as recreational hunters on this matter. Part Two Places and includes Outcomes and Policies working in partnerships. Southern Lakes Wild animal recovery operations to exclude all herds of Amend to include exclusion Reject Branch New national significance, specifically the whitetail deer Until herds of special interest are designated and their Zealand heard within the moratorium area and fallow deer herds management plans written (in accordance with the Deerstalkers in the Greenstone/Caples. criteria set in the GACA13), current Department Association framework applies. See new section on the Game 221/26 animals. Also see Hunting common issues report. John Alexander Support the total removal of all resident populations of Eradicate all resident populations of introduced mammals. Reject 240/40 introduced mammals. It is not the intention of the CMS to provide for the eradication of introduced mammals. Also see Hunting common issues report. Central Otago Deer The CMS notes that there has been an 'expansion of The CMS should remain focused on the deer populations Accept in part Stalkers Association feral deer into places they have not been seen in for within the conservation estate; and specify which areas of The CMS applies to land which is public 262/2 many years'. Management prescriptions for some conservation estate are experiencing an expansion of feral conservation land at the time the CMS is approved. priority ecosystems include aerial wild animal control as deer to the extent that recreational hunting has been unable Priority ecosystem sites are detailed in Appendix 4. an appropriate tool at some sites; and ground control to control numbers; and clarify which priority ecosystems The operational detail of the priority ecosystems sites (including recreational hunting) at other sites. should include aerial wild animal control as an appropriate does not need to be detailed in the CMS. tool at some sites. Hunting observations do not concur with the statement about the expansion of feral deer. CODA notes there has been an increase in wild populations on private Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 429 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point land, but considers these lands are not part of the conservation estate and should not be considered by the CMS. New Zealand It is good to see that DOC recognises that hunting has a Re Game Animal Council: The CMS should at least Accept in part Deerstalkers place as a recreational and animal control activity under discuss its potential implications and clarify where DOC A new section on the Game Animals including the Association the CMS, but is unfortunate that this theme is not stands on it (eg link with section 1.5.3). Game Animal Council has been included. Also see Incorporated explored in more detail (eg hunting for purpose of wild Hunting common issues report. 285/8 animal control is omitted from policy on motorised vehicles - 3.2.3 (refer later comment)). The CMS needs to strive to promote public education of the importance of recreational hunting in wild animal control and outlines strategies to achieve this. The CMS should consider the idea of implementing a recreational animal control permit to strengthen relationship between DOC and hunters. DOC should also look further into establishing priority areas for wild animal control (land of higher value conservation value) and lands that could be managed for their hunting values (lands of lower conservation value). This could further the participation of hunters in conservation work. These are matters in which the forthcoming Game Animal Council will probably play a crucial part.
Notable omission - lack of mention of the Game Animal Council even though this legislation will be passed late this year or early in 2014. It would be helpful for the CMS to consider related issues such as establishment of 'herds of special interest'. New Zealand This provides no recognition of the existence and role Needs to be detailed discussion of recreational hunting Accept in part Deerstalkers of wild animal control by recreational hunting. The under a separate heading with comments on its importance Recreational hunting is mentioned throughout Part Association emphasis is on commercial activities: carcass recovery, as a recreational activity, animal control benefits and the Two Places, the Part Three Policies detail commercial Incorporated wild capture and AATH. Recreational hunting is, need to resolve conflicts. This is a serious omission given hunting. In regards to the recreational control permit, 285/43 patronisingly, 'also deemed appropriate at some sites'. that just about every other recreational activity is covered in it is not the role of the Department to provide great detail. operational guidance on how the Department CMS should consider the idea of implementing a manages recreational hunting access to sites. This recreational animal control permit to strengthen should continue on a case by case, merit based relationships between DOC and hunters. assessment. Also see Hunting common issues report. Section: Wild animal control activities Policy 3.18.1 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Support and suggest addition of words to the effect of Amend (h) to read - the effect of granting the concession Reject 149/54 'and holders of hunting permits'. on other authorisations (e.g. ski-filed leases and holders of This Policy is giving regard to larger concessions hunting permits) and/or leases and does not include hunting permits. Also see Hunting common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 430 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Southern Lakes Insert (j) effect on recreational hunting activities. Insert (j) effect on recreational hunting activities. Reject Branch New At legislation and Conservation General Policy 2005 Zealand levels - recreational hunting has caveats attached to it Deerstalkers in terms of not diminishing effectiveness of control Association operations, and being compatible with the 221/27 management of PCL and natural resources generally. Also see Hunting common issues report. Central Otago Deer When considering applications for concession for wild The CMS should reflect this obligation within the text of Reject Stalkers Association animal control activities (deer, pig, thar, chamois and 3.18.1 and 3.18.3. At legislation and Conservation General Policy 2005 262/4 goat live capture and carcass recovery (3.18.1 and This would be consistent with those matters which the levels - recreational hunting has caveats attached to it 3.18.3) consideration of the effects on persons engaged Minister must consider when deciding to grant concessions in terms of not diminishing effectiveness of control in hunting for recreation should be undertaken. for wild animal recovery operations on certain Crown- operations, and being compatible with the Recreational hunters are one of the many recreational owned and other land (s21,22 Wild Animal Control Act management of PCL and natural resources groups that utilise the conservation estate, the 1977). generally. Also see Hunting common issues report. conservation estate contributes enormous opportunities When making its decision to consider a concession for for all Nzers to participate in the great outdoors. Any aerial wild animal control activities the CMS should ensure diminishment in that recreational opportunity should be that the consideration of the effects on persons engaged in considered before concessions are granted. hunting for recreation is undertaken. New Zealand There are differences in wording on general issues Ensure consistency across the three CMS documents. Accept Deerstalkers between the three CMS for example: reference to All three CMS have been update to ensure they are Association 'species' in one are 'threatened species' in another.; consistent. Also see Hunting common issues report. Incorporated "Places" is "Places" in another; 'specify' vs 'identify' etc. 285/11 Are these variations deliberate or just result of uncoordination. New Zealand Comments in relation to 3.18.1 a, 3.18.3 a, 3.18.5 a (and More clarity required. Accept in part Deerstalkers also 3.18.6g) This section has been revised. Also see Hunting Association It is not possible to have confidence in the clarity for the common issues report. Incorporated issuing of WARO and AATH permits. References to 285/12 animal control plans are unclear. We see major problems with the expectation that WARO concessionaire would provide useful data to demonstrate the effectiveness of their hunting by providing DOC with any 'assessment and analysis of estimated animal densities and number killed'. Comments in relation to 3.18.1: credibility issue resulting from DOC reneging on policy statements eg WARO in St James. Section: Wild animal control activities Policy 3.18.2 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Support provided this is a licence to practice AATH Retain Reject 149/55 without invoking terms or activities relating to such This Policy is refers to the live capture of chamois hunting. and the required permitting. Also see Hunting common issues report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 431 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Section: Wild animal control activities Policy 3.18.3 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Support Retain Accept 149/56 See Hunting common issues report. Southern Lakes Insert (k) effect on recreational hunting activities. Insert (k) effect on recreational hunting activities. Reject Branch New At legislation and Conservation General Policy 2005 Zealand levels - recreational hunting has caveats attached to it Deerstalkers in terms of not diminishing effectiveness of control Association operations, and being compatible with the 221/28 management of PCL and natural resources generally. Also see Hunting common issues report. Section: Wild animal control activities Policy 3.18.4 (National Issue) CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Support and draw the attention of the department to the Retain Accept 149/57 provisions of the Himalayan Thar Control Plan (1993). The Himalayan Tahr Control Plan is still active until such time as it is reviewed, which will include consultation. See Appendix 5 and Hunting common issues report. Section: Wild animal control activities Policy 3.18.5 (National Issue) New Zealand Reword this policy to read to include commercial Reword to read 'Concession applications for commercial Reject Professional guided hunting/AATH (retain a thru j). guided hunting and aerially assisted trophy hunting on Guided hunting concessions are assessed against Part Hunting Guides public conservation land should be assessed against the 3B of the Conservation Act 1987 and does not need Association following criteria:' to be included in the CMS. 10/10 New Zealand Concern re references to the Himalayan Thar Control Accept in part Professional Plan 1993 , because this document may be considered The Himalayan Tahr Control Plan is still active until Hunting Guides outdated There is need for science based research t such time as it is reviewed, which will include Association clarify what is happening with the tahr populations consultation. See Appendix 5 and Hunting common 10/12 inside and alongside the feral range. NZPHGA would issues report. strongly support a joint research project with all hunter based groups (recreational and commercial) and other recreational users and conservation interest groups within the Tahr Range, and when results have been reviewed can a successful conservation outcome be achieved. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Strong objection to this policy. This is an activity which Delete Reject 149/58 is not ethical and encourages the abuse of any and all AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have measures for controls set by DOC for other users. It has regard for existing concessions, and therefore not place on public lands. I would also observe that the provides criteria for applications for AATH to be opportunities for achieving control should wild animal assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues numbers be increased would be far more efficiently and report. quickly met by (in order of preference) WARO and SAD efforts. It is intellectually dishonest to strive to
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 432 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point protect marine mammals when land-based mammals are allowed to be subjected to harassment and cruelty under AATH provisions. Federated Mountain AATH will never make a valid contribution to reducing Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) wild animal numbers. It is not possible for an AATH AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have 172/104 operation to exist in a manner that will not have a regard for existing concessions, and therefore significant adverse effect on other recreational users. provides criteria for applications for AATH to be See no basis for allowing this activity. assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues report. Otago Tramping & Do not believe (AATH) will ever make a valid See no basis for allowing this activity in any site covered Reject Mountaineering contribution to reducing wild animal numbers to the by this CMS. AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have Club Inc point where it can be considered to achieve the purposes regard for existing concessions, and therefore 192/31 of the wild Animal Control Act. Co not believe that it is provides criteria for applications for AATH to be possible for an AATH operation to exist in a manner assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues that will not have a significant adverse effect on other report. recreational users. New Zealand Alpine Does not believe that AATH will ever make a valid Reject Club contribution to reducing wild animal umbers to the point AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have 193/76 where it can achieve the purposes of the WACA77 and regard for existing concessions, and therefore in most places, in particular in wilderness areas do not provides criteria for applications for AATH to be believe that it is possible for an AATH operation to assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues exist without having a significant adverse effect on report. other recreational users. See no basis for allowing this activity. Southern Lakes Strongly disagree, amend to: No concessions for Reject Branch New aerially assisted trophy hunting (AATH) allowed on AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have Zealand public conservation land. regard for existing concessions, and therefore Deerstalkers provides criteria for applications for AATH to be Association assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues 221/29 report. New Zealand CMS does not adequately reflect clear recent Remove AATH from CMSs Reject Deerstalkers indications from the Minister of Conservation that AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have Association AATH is unacceptable. regard for existing concessions, and therefore Incorporated AATH concession given commercial guided hunting provides criteria for applications for AATH to be 285/13 clear advantages over recreational hunting on public assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues land. This is contrary to the clearly established priority report. of use of public land: biodiversity first, recreation second and guided commercial activity third. AATH is not compatible with recognised definition of 'fair chase' sport; not humane; negative effects on wilderness and recreational values. It is not a primary operational tool for wild animal control. It is not Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 433 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point consistent with the Himalayan Thar Plan; it has a long history of poor compliance and monitoring it harms NW valued reputation a venue for fair chase hunting, it is not true trophy hunting. Providing for AATH in the CMS is further alienating NZ recreational hunters. Royal Forest and F & B does not believe that AATH will ever make a Delete Reject Bird Protection valid contribution to reducing wild animal numbers to AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have Society the point where it can be considered to achieve the regard for existing concessions, and therefore 330/360 purposes of the Wild Animal Control Act 1977 and that provides criteria for applications for AATH to be in most places , in particular in wilderness areas, that it assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues is possible for an AATH operation to exist in a manner report. that will not have a significant adverse effect on other recreational users. Section: Wild animal control activities Policy 3.18.6 (National Issue) New Zealand Reword to include a 'or an AATH concession permit'. reword to read Reject Professional 'A concession for a wild animal control activity under the AATH is approved under the WACA77 with regard Hunting Guides Wild Animal Control Act 1977 or an AATH concession given to the purpose for which the land is held under Association permit may be granted in the Olivine Wilderness Area ..' the CA87. See Hunting and Wilderness Areas 10/11 common issues reports. Wilderness Areas can be created under section 14 of the NA80 or section 20 of the CA87. In such areas aircraft use can only occur in certain circumstances. However in regards to WARO or AATH the WACA77 has primacy over the CA87. Section 22 of the WACA77 states: 'Despite any other Act, the Minister has the exclusive authority to grant…' This reduces these wilderness provisions to a matter that is to be considered. Refer to Wilderness areas and Hunting common issues reports. CIH (Chaz) Forsyth Support this is sensible. Retain Accept 149/59 See Hunting common issues report. Southern Lakes Move section into wild animal control activities and Move section into wild animal control activities and Reject Branch New remove all association to AATH. remove all association to AATH. AATH is not unlawful, and the CMS must have Zealand regard for existing concessions, and therefore Deerstalkers provides criteria for applications for AATH to be Association assessed against. Also see Hunting common issues 221/30 report. New Zealand Deplore provision for AATH in Olivine Wilderness Reject Deerstalkers Area. This is not a matter for a CMS but one that is AATH is approved under the WACA77 with regard Association adequately dealt with in the WAC Act through given to the purpose for which the land is held under Incorporated 285/14 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 434 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 285/14 provision of wide ministerial powers. It is not the CA87. See Hunting and Wilderness Areas consistent with the CMS proposed restrictions on air common issues reports. Wilderness Areas can be access in some of the adjoining conservation parks. created under section 14 of the NA80 or section 20 of the CA87. In such areas aircraft use can only occur in Oppose the proposal to allow AATH on the Olivine certain circumstances. However in regards to WARO Wilderness Area and formalisation of terms proposed or AATH the WACA77 has primacy over the CA87. here. Section 22 of the WACA77 states: 'Despite any other Act, the Minister has the exclusive authority to grant…' This reduces these wilderness provisions to a matter that is to be considered. Refer to Wilderness areas and Hunting common issues report. Royal Forest and F & B does not believe that AATH will ever make a Delete Reject Bird Protection valid contribution to reducing wild animal numbers to AATH is approved under the WACA77 with regard Society the point where it can be considered to achieve the given to the purpose for which the land is held under 330/361 purposes of the Wild Animal Control Act 1977 and that the CA87. See Hunting and Wilderness Areas in most places , in particular in wilderness areas, that it common issues reports. Wilderness Areas can be is possible for an AATH operation to exist in a manner created under section 14 of the NA80 or section 20 of that will not have a significant adverse effect on other the CA87. In such areas aircraft use can only occur in recreational users. certain circumstances. However in regards to WARO or AATH the WACA77 has primacy over the CA87. Section 22 of the WACA77 states: 'Despite any other Act, the Minister has the exclusive authority to grant…' This reduces these wilderness provisions to a matter that is to be considered. Refer to Wilderness areas and hunting common issues reports. Section: Fire management Text (National Issue) John Alexander Policies 3.19 to 3.22 generally support. Retain. Accept 240/41 Changes have been made as a result of other submissions. Ngai Tahu (Te Support wording on threat to NT cultural values & Retain wording. Accept Runanga o Ngai DOC's role in fire management. Retained. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/141 Section: Fire management Policy 3.19.1 (National Issue) Clutha District No mention of proposed formation of Otago Enlarged Clarify support. Accept Council Rural Fire District, which we understand DOC supports. The text and policies in the fire management section 308/6 has been revised and now includes reference to the Otago Enlarged Rural Fire Districts. Section: Fire management Policy 3.19.2 (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 435 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Farmers Include additional remedy "selective grazing". Reject of New Zealand Selective grazing is a potential 'fire fuel reduction' 241/18 measure that may be useful where stock can be contained within an area, but where there is mixed exotic and indigenous plant species and vulnerable habitats, soils, animal species etc then the overall effect of grazing can be detrimental to conservation values. Specific mention of selective grazing and other fuel reduction measures is not needed. Section: Competitive sporting events (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te Consider wording in Policy 3.19.4, 3.19.5 & 3.19.6 Include Policy 3.19.4, 3.19.5 & 3.19.6 from CCMS. Accept Runanga o Ngai CCMS also relevant for Otago. Policies included, although 3.19.5 is more relevant to Tahu and other Canterbury's higher fire risk situations. specified runanga) 309/190 Royal Forest and New Policy - All these events need to be monitored both Amend to include - 'Will require monitoring of effects on Accept Bird Protection during and post event to ensure that damage does not natural, historic and cultural values and requirements for A new policy has been included. Society occur and appropriate restoration is undertaken if restoration of any damage.' 330/362 necessary. Section: Competitive sporting events Text (National Issue) Southern Lakes Support Accept Branch New Changes have been made as a result of other Zealand submissions. Deerstalkers Association 221/31 Ngai Tahu (Te Supports 1st para wording in SMCMS, & request that Include 1st para wording from SMCMS, & include that if Accept in part Runanga o Ngai cultural information needs approval by NT. information includes cultural information this needs The cultural information request would need to be in Tahu and other approval by NT. policy, is partly covered by Policy 3.20.1, and the specified runanga) need for consultation with NT is specifically covered 309/142 in the concessions process but is an 'encouragement' requirement as DOC has no vires or practical way to require NT approval as sought. Ngai Tahu (Te Supports statements on impacts of sporting events, in Include wording from 2nd para & 1st sentence, 3rd para Accept in part Runanga o Ngai SMCMS. from SMCMS. Consider adding 2nd para, but seek SM, O & C CMS Tahu and other text consistency to the extent relevant to each CMSA specified runanga) area. The SM 3rd para contains policy and will be 309/143 revised. Ngai Tahu (Te Supports wording from last para in SMCMS. Insert last para from SMCMS. Include reference to the Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Concerned regarding routes that are not disclosed until need to ensure NT is consulted in regards to all routes so See 309/143 response. The NT concern can only be Tahu and other the day of the race. impacts on sites of cultural significance are assessed. met by adding policy, e.g. CCMS Policy 3.19.2, specified runanga) Draft309/144 Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 436 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 309/144 which while it may waive the requirement for public consultation in these cases, does not waive the requirement to consult NT for concession applications subject to the NT 'triggers'. Section: Commercial ski fields Text (National Issue) Trojan Holdings Supports 2nd para subject to amendment. Opposes Delete reference to 'climate change'. Reject Limited and its reference to 'climate change'. Not aware of any evidence It is appropriate that climate change is mentioned in subsidiary or studies before DOC which suggest that climate this text. Refer to Hendrix & Hreinsson (2012), The companies (Trojan) change may result in less precipitation at the ski fields. potential impact of climate change in seasonal snow 331/15 Concerns can be adequately dealt with through the in NZ. imposition of appropriate conditions on any concession grant. If ski field operators cannot bear the costs of such conditions, that is a business decision to be made by the operators, not DOC. Section: Commercial ski fields Policy 3.21.1 (National Issue) Real Journeys Support Retain Accept in part Limited The Policy has changed as a result of other 194/41 submissions however the intent has not changed. Ian M Turnbull Given climate change and rising snowlines, and the time Delete entire clause. Reject 250/46 involved in developing a new commercial ski field this The clause has been revised and 'where their natural clause is superfluous as only within MANP would such values are already modified' has been included. an operation be remotely viable. MANP is managed in accordance with the MANPMP. Royal Forest and This policy needs to be consistent with Canterbury Amend to read - 'May allow further development of Accept in part Bird Protection CMS, as it gives more certainty. existing ski fields, where their natural values are already The Policy has been revised. Society affected, in preference to the development of new ski 330/363 fields, which should not be permitted.' Trojan Holdings Supports, subject to amendment. Change to: "May allow further development and/or Accept in part Limited and its expansion." 'expansion' is covered by 'further development'. See subsidiary revised Policy. companies (Trojan) 331/16 Section: Commercial ski fields Policy 3.21.2 (National Issue) Trojan Holdings Supports subject to amendment. Change to: "... the development and/or expansion of ..." Accept in part Limited and its Remove reference to 'precautionary approach'. 'Expansion' is included in 'development'. subsidiary If necessary, impose conditions on any concession grant to Consideration of new and existing development can companies (Trojan) address the effects of climate change. occur however a precautionary approach is retained 331/17 as a consideration. See revised Policy. Section: Commercial ski fields Policy 3.21.3 (National Issue) Southern Lakes Support Accept Branch New Support noted. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 437 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Zealand Deerstalkers Association 221/32 Trojan Holdings Supports. Accept Limited and its Support noted. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/18 Section: Commercial ski fields Policy 3.21.4 (National Issue) Trojan Holdings Supports. Accept Limited and its Support noted. subsidiary companies (Trojan) 331/19 Section: Recreation activities using fixed anchors (National Issue) Ian M Turnbull Fully support moves to control indiscriminate use of Retain. Accept 250/42 anchors, in conjunction with NZAC. Changes have been made as a result of other submissions however the intent remains the same. Section: Recreation activities using fixed anchors Text (National Issue) Ngai Tahu (Te Support wording in para 2. Retain para 2. Accept Runanga o Ngai Retained Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/145 Section: Part Three-Milestones Otago Recreational Year 10 - 3rd bullet point - Motorised Vehicles. We should be fully consulted on this proposal as it is likely Accept in part 4WD Group to affect 4WDing recreational activities. See revised Milestones. 249/40 Ngai Tahu (Te Request that where a policy requires DOC to 'review' Reject Runanga o Ngai something that this is included in a milestone within the The purpose of milestones is to provide a manageable Tahu and other CMS, and hence is reported on. frame for the annual reports to the conservation board specified runanga) General: Report on actions under Policies 3.1.3, 3.1.4, [& NT - see 309/194], in accordance with Part 4 309/192 3.1.7 & 3.1.8. Objective 4.1.1. Not all policies or outcomes or Motorised vehicles: Report on actions under Policies objectives need milestone reporting; there are other 2.3.8 & 2.3.9. means (e.g. bi-monthly board meetings, concession Mountain bikes: Report on actions under Policies 3.3.7 applications and monitoring, DOC internal & annual & 3.3.8. reports, NT & community liaison meetings) when Horses etc: Report on actions under Policy 3.7.3 other actions can be reported on if there is a need to Marine mammal viewing: Report on actions under do so. Some milestones have been revised as a result Policy 3.10.3. of policy revisions and submissions. See also
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 438 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Commercial eeling and whitebaiting (sic): Report on common issue reports. actions under Policy 3.11.2 for tuna/eel and whitebait (sic). Sports fish etc: Report on actions under Policy 3.12.1, re indigenous freshwater fisheries. Grazing & farming: Report on actions under Policy 3.13.1. Mining: Report on actions under Policy 3.14.3. Section: Part Three-Milestones Milestones Year 10 Combined 4WD Support review of use of motorised vehicles etc. We should be fully consulted on this proposal as it is likely Accept in part Clubs Inc to affect 4WD recreational activities. See revised Milestones. 118/36 Section: Part Four-Implementation, monitoring, reporting and review Ian M Turnbull Given Conservation Boards are in limbo, this section Delete entire clause. Reject 250/47 will need to be rewritten. Conservation Boards may change but they still have a statutory role in monitoring CMS. Ian M Turnbull 1st bullet point - another unwelcome commercial Delete the word "business" from this "tool". Meaning Accept in part 250/48 intrusion into DOC's purpose. remains unchanged. This bullet point now reads " The Department's business planning processes, where decisions are made about priorities and resourcing for the departmental activities." Ian M Turnbull Nothing to require accounting for decisions contrary to Add clause requiring public justification for decisions Reject 250/49 the CMS or National Park Management Plans. made that are contrary to the CMS - or at least cross- The CMS and NPMP are prepared in the context of references to legislation or policy documents citing grounds the relevant legislation and national policy, and are for such contrary decisions. used to guide decision making. Part Four is about implementing the CMS, monitoring that implementation and reporting regularly to the Otago Conservation Board on progress achieved. The clause as suggested in not necessary or relevant. Ngai Tahu (Te Re: Objective 4.1.1. Support annual reporting. Accept Runanga o Ngai Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/191 Ngai Tahu (Te NT considers it appropriate that they are reported to In 2nd para, include that DOC will also report regularly to Accept Runanga o Ngai regularly also given they are the Treaty Partner. Ngai Tahu on implementation of the CMS. Part 4 follows from the conservation boards' statutory Tahu and other function under 6M(1)(c) CA87 to advise on CMS specified runanga) implementation, but it is also accepted that as part of 309/194 its Treaty partnership that DOC reports to NT on CMS implementation. Revise text and objective to both read "…Conservation Board and Ngai Tahu…". Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 439 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ngai Tahu (Te Re: Objective 4.1.1, refer submn point #194. Update objective to include reporting to Ngai Tahu as well Accept Runanga o Ngai as the Conservation Board, at least annually. See 309/194 response. Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/195 Section: Glossary Stuart Pearson Most trail and quad-bikes are designed for off-road use Amend to read "...must be registered and unlicensed - Reject 31/4 and not registered or licensed and it is unreasonable to unless being operated in areas or on trails that are not legal Any motor vehicle taken onto public conservation expect them to be, when a large proportion of use is on roads". land must be registered and hold a WOF, is a legal unformed 4WD road or narrow tracks. They are requirement in accordance with the NZTA. The transported to the area by trailer and are not designed registering of over-snow vehicles should be for legal roads. addressed with NZTA. Canterbury A positive attempt to define a 4WD road but a problem Add "can also be a road, track or route, not suitable for a Accept in part Recreational Four is the use of "standard 4WD vehicle" which is different standard 4WD vehicle but suitable for experienced 4WD The definition has been revised to provide clarity and Wheel Drive Club from an upgraded club 4WD vehicle. drivers in suitably modified vehicles". reference to standard four-wheel drive has been (CR4WD) removed. Also see motorised vehicle common issues 85/8 report. Canterbury Add a point c) to the definition of a road. Add "c) a four wheel drive road, (see separate definition),". Reject Recreational Four The definition of 'road' comes from the Conservation Wheel Drive Club General Policy 2005 and is inclusive of all roads (CR4WD) including 4WD, making inclusion of 4WD road not 85/9 necessary however for clarity an explanation of 4WD road is also included. Also see motorised vehicle common issues report. Canterbury Definition of a vehicle notes that vehicles must be Move requirement to a policy under motorised vehicles. Accept in part Recreational Four registered and licensed which would prevent Note that this prevents the use of snowmobiles. Note that Any motor vehicle taken onto public conservation Wheel Drive Club snowmobile use. This requirement should be included this needs to be enforced better (with the help of organised land must be registered and hold a WOF, is a legal (CR4WD) as a policy under motorised vehicles and needs to be 4WD clubs and the public?) requirement in accordance with the NZTA. The 85/16 policed and enforced. registering of over-snow vehicles should be addressed with NZTA. A footnote has been added to the motorised vehcile text. See motorised vehcile common issues report. Combined 4WD Support 4WD road definition with amendments. Add "a road or route that can be driven with the support of Accept Clubs Inc other vehicles without damage to surrounding areas". The definition has been revised to provide clarity and 118/2 HR [Not just "standard" 4WD vehicles. Definition needs to reference to standard four-wheel drive has been capture the element of challenge "to stay on road" for roads removed. Also see motorised vehicle common issues that are challenging not just for standard 4WD vehicles but report. for upgraded vehicles too.] Combined 4WD Support road definition with amendment. Add "c) 4WD road". Reject Clubs Inc The definition of 'road' comes from the Conservation 118/3 General Policy 2005 and is inclusive of all roads
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 440 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point including 4WD, making inclusion of 4WD road not necessary however for clarity an explanation of 4WD road is also included. Also see motorised vehicle common issues report. Southland Land 'ROAD' - Add point c) a four wheel drive road, rather Reject Rover Club than the current note to refer to the four wheel drive The definition of 'road' comes from the Conservation 157/5 road definition. General Policy 2005 and is inclusive of all roads including 4WD, making inclusion of 4WD road not necessary however for clarity an explanation of 4WD road is also included. Also see motorised vehicle common issues report. Shotover 4WD Club Four wheel drive road. The definition of this appears to Accept 166/15 read that all 4WD roads need to be kept to a standard The definition has been revised to provide clarity and that is passable by a standard 4WD. The term "Standard reference to standard four-wheel drive has been 4WD" could include everything down to a RAV4 or removed. Also see motorised vehicle common issues Subaru Legacy. Further to this is the constant softening report. of 4WD's, many of which are now no more than soft roaders would mean the "four wheel drive road" would need to be kept at a standard similar to any rural gravel road. This would be a tall financial ask and impossible on many of the alpine routes we use, for example the Whitecomb Road. I believe there needs to be more scope in this description or a separate classification of a 4WD route that is more suited to more capable vehicles. Possibly signage or information brochures need to be in place to inform drivers of road conditions. Federated Mountain Remove DMF definition. Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) Remove NHMS definition. NHMS definition has been removed. Destination 172/106 Management Framework (DMF) is retained and revised. See DM and Recreation common issues report. New Zealand Four 4WD road definition uses "standard 4WD" without Define 'standard 4WD'. Add a definition of "4WD track" Accept Wheel Drive defining what a standard vehicle is. Some roads or which is suitable only for specialist or enthusiast 4WD The definition has been revised to provide clarity and Association tracks should be more challenging with less vehicles. Such tracks may have restrictions such as reference to 'standard' four-wheel drive has been (NZFWDA) maintenance requirements and should be managed to maximum and minimum vehicle numbers, tyre sizes etc to removed. Also see motorised vehicle common issues 174/35 ensure that vehicle numbers are low and that provide fro well managed recreation and for the report. appropriate vehicles with experienced drivers only use development of experience and expertise. these tracks. New Zealand Four Add a point c) to the definition of a road p153. Add "c) a four wheel drive road, (see separate definition)," Reject Wheel Drive The definition of 'road' comes from the Conservation Association General Policy 2005 and is inclusive of all roads (NZFWDA) 174/38 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 441 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 174/38 including 4WD, making inclusion of 4WD road not necessary however for clarity an explanation of 4WD road is also included. Also see motorised vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Four Definition of a vehicle notes that vehicles must be Move requirement to a policy under motorised vehicles. Reject Wheel Drive registered and licensed which would prevent Note that this prevents the use of snowmobiles. Note that Any motor vehicle taken onto public conservation Association snowmobile use. This requirement should be included this needs to be enforced better (with the help of organised land must be registered and hold a WOF, is a legal (NZFWDA) as a policy under motorised vehicles and needs to be 4WD clubs and the public?) requirement in accordance with the NZTA. The 174/48 policed and enforced. registering of over-snow vehicles should be addressed with NZTA. Tim Barke Page 150 - Motorised vehicles. Most trail and quad Modify Note under motor vehicles " . . . must be registered Reject 205/4 bikes are designed for off-road use and are therefore not and licensed, unless being operated in areas or on trails that Any motor vehicle taken onto public conservation registered or licensed. Unreasonable to expect them to are not legal roads". land must be registered and hold a WOF, is a legal be. Bikes usually transported to trails on trailer and requirement in accordance with the NZTA. The ridden on trails not designated as legal roads. registering of over-snow vehicles should be addressed with NZTA. OtagoNet Joint The Otago CMS defines utilities as per Conservation This could be achieved by expanding the current definition Accept Ventures General Policy 2005. Whilst this definition makes of utilities to include 'electricity distribution' (as per the 'Distribution' has been added to the definition of 206/4 provision for 'energy generation and transmission', it is attached submission table) or via inclusion of a new entry Utilities. not clear whether this includes activities and to the glossary section that clearly defines what constitutes infrastructure associated with 'electricity distribution 'energy generation and transmission', ensuring distribution networks'. As a regionally significant infrastructure activities (and associated infrastructure) are incorporated provided within Otago, seek that this omission be into this definition. rectified in the finally adopted CMS. OtagoNet Joint Frequent reference is made in CMS to 'structures'. OJV 'Structures' should be defined within the CMS, and its use Accept Ventures notes that the currently drafted Otago CMS does not and reference throughout the document reviewed in light of A new definition has been included on Structures. 206/5 define 'structures', and appears to use this term both in the new definition. Also see new Structures and Utilities section in Part conjunction with, as well as completely separate from Three. utilities. This creates inconsistency and uncertainty throughout the document. OtagoNet Joint UTILITIES Amend definition: Accept Ventures definition does not recognise electricity distribution .. Includes but not limited to ..energy generation, 'Distribution' has been added to the definition of 206/47 activities (including substations, transmission lines, and transmission AND DISTRIBUTION, sewerage .. Utilities. any necessary incidental equipment associated with the transmission and distribution of electricity). These are significant regional assets and warrant recognition. OtagoNet Joint STRUCTURES include the following definition Accept Ventures need to be defined as mentioned throughout the CMS A new definition has been included on Structures. 206/48 ANY BUILDING, EQUIPMENT, DEVICE OR OTHER Also see new Structures and Utilities section in Part FACILITY MADE BY PEOPLE AND WHICH IS Three. FIXED TO LAND; AND INCLUDES ANY RAFT.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 442 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point OtagoNet Joint REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE Include a definition or 'regionally significant infrastructure Reject Ventures there is no recognition of infrastructure that provides for such as that contained in the proposed 'southland regional This is an RMA91 matter. Section 17Ua of the CA87 206/49 the social and economic wellbeing, as well as health and policy statement'. allows the Minister to consider the nature of the safety of people and visitors to the region. activity and the type of structure when making a decision on a concession application. Backcountry Skiers Vehicles taken onto the snow include, but are not Descriptions, outcomes, maps and policies need to refer to Accept in part Alliance restricted to, snowcats, snowmobiles, ATVs and quad 'over-snow vehicles', ie. including, but not restricted to: A definition of over-snow vehicle has been added to 214/26 bikes. snowcats, snowmobiles, ATVs and quad bikes. the Glossary. Otago Recreational Road: Add a definition of a road a third point as follows, point c, Reject 4WD Group "a four wheel drive road". The definition of 'road' comes from the Conservation 249/6 General Policy 2005 and is inclusive of all roads including 4WD, making inclusion of 4WD road not necessary however for clarity an explanation of 4WD road is also included. Also see motorised vehicle common issues report. Otago Recreational Four wheel drive road - support with amendments. Add "A road or route than can be driven with the support Accept in part 4WD Group of other vehicle without damage to surrounding areas". The definition of 'road' comes from the Conservation 249/7 General Policy 2005 and is inclusive of all roads including 4WD, making inclusion of 4WD road not necessary however for clarity an explanation of 4WD road is also included. Also see motorised vehicle common issues report. New Zealand Snow Motor vehicle definition - all vehicles that use public Registration could be along lines (as in the USA) where a Accept in part Machine User Group conservation land must be registered. national body through NZSMUG would keep a record of Any motor vehicle taken onto public conservation 275/4 There is no procedure currently in place to register machines and issue a registration sticker. Unstickered land must be registered and hold a WOF, is a legal snowmobiles through NZ Transport Agency as they do machines would not be permitted on conservation land. requirement in accordance with the NZTA. The not fall within any of the vehicle class definitions. NZSMUG would be happy to undertake this role. registering of over-snow vehicles should be addressed with NZTA. New Zealand Glossary lacking clear definitions of crucial terms such Fix definitions. Accept in part Deerstalkers as recreational hunting, visitor, tourist, animal control The definition for Place, Concession, have been Association plan and many more. revised. See hunting common issues report for Incorporated Weeds are redefined in places as pests and not attempt revised AATH and the difference in terms of 'pest' 285/9 is made to clarify the difference between the terms 'pest' and 'wild animal'. 'Tourist' is not used in the CMS and 'wild animal'. however tourist destination and tourist opportunities The definition of 'concession' is at odds with the is, these and other stated are self explanatory and a definition in the Act (which does not state explicitly that definition is not required. a concession is for a commercial purpose). It would be useful to provide reference to the statutory definitions in the relevant Acts. Other terms like "place) prone to confusion with the usual use of the word 'place', but also add no weight, value or clarity to a place name. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 443 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point To some people concept of being a 'visitor' on lands managed by DOC is objectionable - such people regard these places as part of the extended space in which they live.
AATH definition - no WARO operation should involve the carriage of guided recreational hunters. Ngai Tahu (Te The meaning of 'Ngai Tahu' and 'Treaty relationship' in Add definitions as provided. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai the context of the CMS need to be clearly defined for The definition of NT provided duplicates the NT Tahu and other readers. The definition of Ngai Tahu whanui in the 'definition' in 1.4 and is thus not needed to the detail specified runanga) glossary is not accurate. level requested. Delete "whanui" and revise the 309/94 definition to read: "For the purposes of this conservation management strategy, includes Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu and the Papatipu Runanga as set out in the Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Act 1996." A definition of "Treaty relationship" could be written in many ways and is in part an evolving matter; it is not considered necessary to be included. The "NT whanui" defn is now incorporated above. Ngai Tahu (Te See general reasons. Add definition of whenua tupuna as provided. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Definition added, without the 2nd sentence which Tahu and other reads as a statement of importance, rather than as a specified runanga) definition. Note though that this term has a very 309/103 broad scope, so will need careful consideration if wanting to use within the statutory parts of the CMS. Ngai Tahu (Te The definitions for the same terms in the Canterbury, Ensure common terms in all CMS. Accept Runanga o Ngai Otago & Southland CMS are often different. This arose due to staged CMS developing and editing Tahu and other processes. Revisions have been made to ensure specified runanga) consistency. 309/196 Royal Forest and Motor Vehicle - This definition is in conflict with that Delete the definition of motor vehicles. Amend the Reject Bird Protection for vehicle and creates confusion. The Motor Vehicle definition of Vehicle to encompass all forms of power- This definition is in regards to motor vehicles and Society definition should be deleted and replaced with vehicle assisted and mechanical forms of transport other than comes from the Land Transport Act 1998 330/365 definition that encompasses all forms of power-assisted human powered bicycles. and mechanical forms of transport other than human powered bicycles. Royal Forest and Mountain Bike - this should be amended to also exclude Amend the definition of mountain bike to exclude any Accept in part Bird Protection power-assisted bikes, as the potential speed of these power-assisted bikes. A definition of electric power-assisted pedal cycle not Society vehicles will be a safety issue for other users. The exceeding 300 watts has been added to the glossary. 330/366 capability of power assisted bikes is expected to Power assisted cycles 300 watts and over are increase significantly in the next decade. It is not clear considered motorised vehicles. See mountain biking whether a battery powered bike is considered to be common issues report. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 444 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 'motorised'. Section: Appendix 1 (National Issue) Aircraft Owners and Appendix 1 should include the maintenance of historic Appendix 1 should include the maintenance of historic Reject Pilots Association airstrips. airstrips. This is addressed in the Aircraft common issues (NZ) Ltd report. 16/8 Recreational Should include the maintenance of historic airstrips, Reject Backcountry Pilots built during early venison days of the 1950's to 1980's. This is addressed in the Aircraft common issues Association (RBPA) Historic aspect needs to be captured and appreciated by report. 37/17 public in accordance with the Conservation Act. Shaun Gilbertson Should include maintenance of historic airstrips. There Add "Maintenance of historic airstrips for recreation use" Reject 66/4 are the ones built during early venison recovery days of as an activity that meets the requirements of Section 4(3) of This is addressed in the Aircraft common issues 1950s-1980s. Historic aspect needs to be captured and the RMA for exemptions from land use consent. report. appreciated by public in accordance with Conservation HR [Airstrips are part of our history.] Act. GNS Science The work or activities listed are all about managing the "Assess natural hazard risk and manage accordingly" Reject 239/6 impact of the activity on the environment. there is no should be included in the Management Actions. Appendix 1 lists the locations and actions where consideration to determine how the natural hazard existing and new structures may trigger Section 4(3) processes may impact on the activity e.g. locations of of the RMA Act over the next 10 years. It does not huts away from debris fans and landslide hazards and include the Departments planning and management of above flood levels for example, sitting of tracks to avoid hut and track development and maintenance. threats. New Zealand Motor Re: campsites and amenities. Number of sites where Review current prohibition at Albert Town Outlet, Reject Caravan Association DOC has prohibited freedom camping, eg. Albert Town Cameron Flat river access, Motutapu River, all of the Freedom camping sites are constantly being assessed 264/3 Outlet carpark. Acknowledge the community has prohibited sites on the Queenstown-Glenorchy road, the and restrictions apply when there has been a history legitimate concerns over the degradation of some sites Routeburn road end and Weka Flat, Moeraki Boulders and of problems caused by inappropriate freedom by a minority of irresponsible campers. The FCA Papatowai Picnic Point, with a view to permitting freedom camping that warrants restricting camping at these provides the tools to address this behaviour. A number camping and, where necessary, adopt appropriate and sites. They do not need to be listed in the CMS of sites on public conservation land are very suitable proportionate restrictions. however are lsited on the Departments website. providing there was a requirement for self-containment. Clutha District Appears to be very broad, but also uncertain. Unclear Clarify coverage and rationale OR simply apply to all Accept in part Council whether the locations are intended to cover all conservation land. Appendix 1 lists the locations where existing and new 308/10 conservation estate, and if not what the criteria were for HR [Is it for current or future pcl, if it could be both then structures may trigger Section 4(3) of the RMA Act selection. using descriptors such as all riparian ecosystems could be over the next 10 years and does not necessarily cover useful] all pcl&w. The CMS can only apply to lands that are pcl&w at the time it is approved. Clutha District The Clutha District Plan includes rules which provide Clarify. Accept in part Council for some permitted activities on conservation land. Appendix 1 needs to cover all the territorial 308/11 Unclear whether these have been considered. authorities within Otago, so it may cover permitted activity rules in the Clutha District Plan. The CMS can only apply to lands/priority ecosystems units that Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 445 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point are pcl&w at the time of approval. Keith Douglas Install signage to warn vehicle users (motorised or Accept in part Hitchon otherwise) to travel only on obvious or marked (unformed) The Department continues to work with the 311/5 trails except in designated 4WD/vehicle recreational areas motorised vehicle user groups. A new Policy has such as specified 'raw' riverbed areas. been added to Part Three in regards to compliance with 'care codes'. Also see Motorised Vehicle common issues report. Section: Appendix 2 Save the Otago Priority ecosystems Retain Accept Peninsula Inc Soc Very comprehensive Support noted. (STOP) Support 217/2 ERA Environmental The significant values given are often not those present Values needs to be included in the table and descriptions Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd in Otago and is also more of a general description rather modified to reflect Otago. This Appendix is included to satisfy the requirements 256/13 than the "value" of the site per se. of CGP05 Policy 4.1(a) i.e. the identification of habitats and ecosystems in Otago, based on a national list of all habitat/ecosystem types in NZ. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to provide detailed information. The NHMS information provided in Appendix 4 Is a prioritised subset of this list. Some revisions have been made to update the information. See NHMS common isses report. Royal Forest and This is labelled Important Ecosystems, however these Clarify and use consistent terms. Accept in part Bird Protection are not referred to in the CMS document as it uses the The title of this Appendix has changed and is now Society term priority ecosystems as does the map on page 8. 'Ecosystems and habitats types within Otago'. 330/367 This differing terminology creates confusion. Royal Forest and Appendix 2 in particular deals with important issues yet Appendix be revised to make it quite specific and based on Accept in part Bird Protection in a most unhelpful and generalised fashion, in terms of areas rather than 'Ecosystems/habitat type' so that it is clear This Appendix is included to satisfy the requirements Society 'Ecosystem/Habitat type' and associated 'Management as to which areas are likely to receive management input of CGP05 Policy 4.1(a) i.e. the identification of 330/368 Response'. As presented, the information conveyed in and on what basis. habitats and ecosystems in Otago, based on a national this Appendix is quite unacceptable. This information is list of all habitat/ecosystem types in NZ. It is not grossly and seriously non-specific, particularly in intended to be an exhaustive list or to provide relation to the listed 'Management responses'. Moreover detailed information. The NHMS information it is seriously inconsistent with the NHMS areas which provided in Appendix 4 is a prioritised subset of this have been mapped (in Volume II) and ranked in a list. Some revisions have been made to update the separate document (not publicly available) in relation to information. See NHMS common issues report. their considered importance for management in the near future (but curiously and unacceptable not included with this draft CMS). I recommend I.E. Ecosystem type, threatened biota or iconic feature or landscape or whatever. Otherwise the interested public can have no idea as to the management planned for a specific area, Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 446 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point and this, I submit, is quite unacceptable in a CMS with a 10 year term. This is a most disappointing feature of this draft document. Royal Forest and This appendix does not describe limestone ecosystems Amend to add limestone and outwash terrace ecosystem Accept in part Bird Protection which are a naturally rare ecosystem in part of Otago. and the management responses. This Appendix is included to satisfy the requirements Society Glacial outwash terraces also appear not to be Add a new category for lowland indigenous ecosystems - of CGP05 Policy 4.1(a) i.e. the identification of 330/369 indentified. tussock grassland/shrub land/herbs. habitats and ecosystems in Otago, based on a national list of all habitat/ecosystem types in NZ. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to provide detailed information. The NHMS information provided in Appendix 4 Is a prioritised subset of this list. Some revisions have been made to update the information. See NHMS common isses report. Section: Appendix 3 Save the Otago Goat Island/Rakiriri has high botanical values, but is Oppose desired island classification Multiple Use and Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc largely inaccessible to the public, weed species become support management of weeds. The classification of Goat Island is being retained as (STOP) well established without being noticed. Multiple use. Weed control will be undertaken by the 217/7 Department and encouraged by community. Also see revised 1.5.1 Objectives in regards to working with others. Section: Appendix 4 Aramoana (Otago) Support. Aramoana is a vital salt marsh. Retain Aramoana in Appendix 4. Accept Conservation Aramoana is retained. See NHMS common issues Charitable Trust report. 9/2 Alan Mark Lists many priority ecosystem mgmt sites that have been Reject 35/21 identified by DOC through NHMS but notes that all The list is taken from the top 500 priority ecosystem nationally significant ecosystems' are not necessarily units. It is not necessary to list the ranking as it may listed and the last is subject to change as priorities are change over the term of the CMS. See NHMS refined and revised. No NHMS rankings have been common issues report. included and some of the tabulated info is difficult to reconcile with other info in draft. Save the Otago Sandfly Bay Oppose stewardship land, reclassify for higher protection. Accept in part Peninsula Inc Soc Stewardship land requires a review so conservation See revised 3.1.2 Policy in Part Three. (STOP) values are fully protected. 217/10 ERA Environmental Including associated maps. What are the highest priority Priority sites need to be clearly indentified and more clearly Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd sites and what are the lower priority sites? mapped. Why are "exotic grasslands" included in priority The list is taken from the top 500 priority ecosystem 256/14 ecosystems. units. It is not necessary to list the ranking as this detail is not required in the CMS as it may change over the term of the CMS. See NHMS common Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 447 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point issues report and revised Map 2. ERA Environmental Nenthorn wetland priority ecosystem is more than a These priority ecosystems should be recognised and stated. Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd wetland - there are nationally important lizard Appendix 4 includes these two PEU. It identifies 256/15 communities and also dryland plant communities. PEU on pcl&w, and describes the predominant Sutton Salt Lake priority ecosystem would appear to be habitat within them. The habitats are based on a misclassified - this is New Zealand's only example of a classification of New Zealand terrestrial ecosystems saline lake, but no mention is made of its saline value. used by the Department for its natural heritage prioritising processes and are further described in Appendix 2. Neither appendix attempts to list all values for an individual unit as this level of operational detail not needed for the purpose the CMS. See NHMS common issues report for more details. Botanical Society of Support Aramoana, absolutely vital that saltmarsh Retain Aramoana in Appendix 4. Accept Otago environment is managed that the plants and mud crabs Aramoana is retained. See NHMS common issues 287/4 can thrive and not be killed by vehicles. report. Clutha District Only covers existing public conservation lands. Gives Provide for proposed areas for protection. Accept in part Council no direction in terms of priorities for future protection. The CMS can only apply to lands that are pcl&w at 308/12 the time it is approved. If any significant areas become pcl&w then the CMS could need to be amended in order for it to apply to these new areas. See NHMS common issues report. Royal Forest and Title - This should be titled indicative priority sites as Amend title to read - 'Indicative Priority ecosystems Accept in part Bird Protection these are not set in concrete and should not be management sites - ' The title and text has been revised to reflect that this Society permanently set by the CMS. may change during the term of the CMS. 330/370 Royal Forest and Ease of Use - It would be helpful the sites were Number the sites in the appendix and on the maps. Accept in part Bird Protection numbered the same in the appendix and on the map so The Table has been revised and now references the Society that it was easy to correlate this with the map. Place section which the ecosystem unit sit. 330/371 Section: Appendix 5 Alan Mark I note for Red Deer the "Priority Places for Action" I recommend that such should be described and or defined Reject 35/5 column notes for MANP….."where monitoring somewhere in the final CMS document. Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. 'Priority Places for indicates recreational hunting pressure is not meeting Action' now reads 'Based on ecosystem and species target" but I cannot see any elaboration of what this management priorities'. These management tools do monitoring will involve (method and frequency) or the not need to be detailed in the CMS. definition of such 'targets'. Save the Otago Bomarea is a pest plant in the Otago Regional Council Bomarea on conservation land must be destroyed. Accept Peninsula Inc Soc Pest Strategy (2009) Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Reference has been (STOP) made to the Otago Regional Council Pest Strategy 217/14 2009. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 448 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Federated Farmers Given the change in status of Canada Geese last year, Change wording under Canada Geese Pressure/threats Accept in part of New Zealand which removes Fish and Game Council responsibility "Cause trampling and fouling of land and waterways Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. There is reference to 241/14 for their management, it is appropriate to include a including conservation areas and sensitive aquatic 'control' but the requested wording changes & detail reference to goose control. They are listed in Appendix systems". Change wording under Canada Geese - are unnecessary and enabling control can happen in 5 as "can cause localised trampling and fouling in Management "Actively apply a control programme on PCL many ways. Also see revised 1.5.1 Objectives which valuable or sensitive aquatic systems". by hunting and (moult) culls to ensure numbers are kept includes 'management actions involving inter-agency within those listed in the 1995 SI Canada Goose involvement'. Management Plan, whilst avoiding merely escaping onto adjoining properties". Federated Farmers Support DOCs intention to "destroy all seeding age Amend table to include all conifer species (add Ponderosa, Accept in part of New Zealand contorta pine and all land administered by DOC". Very Muricata, maritime and dwarf mountain pine). Amend Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. The Appendix has 241/20 concerned though that proposed control for other management responses in all cases but Contort (no change been revised and Ponderosa, Muricata, maritime and species is not predicted to be so vigorous, being required) to read "work in cooperation with all other mountain pine has been included. Wilding tree restricted to availability of resources. This represents a appropriate organisations and agencies to ensure every control is referenced throughout the CMS. Also see significant threat to conservation. CMS should indicate practical step is taken to prevent undesirable seed spread revised 1.5.1 Objectives which includes 'management a more aggressive attitude by DOC to curtail the from (specified species) on land administered by DOC". actions involving inter-agency involvement'. unwanted spread of conifer seeds from conifers on PCL. Amend priority places for action to read "All land administered by DOC). HR [CMS should refer to NZ Wilding Conifer Group and show a commitment to working with them. Controlling wilding pines is important as a "good neighbour" - refer 241/1.] Federated Farmers Suggest destroying all gorse plants will have minimal Perhaps it should read "Destroy all broom plants . . . ." Accept of New Zealand effect on the proposed control of broom. Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. 'Broom' has been 241/21 removed and replaced with 'gorse'. Section: Appendix 5 Table A 5.1 Animal pests New Zealand Words such as 'total eradication' are no longer HR[Out of touch.] Accept in part Professional appropriate Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Total eradication has Hunting Guides been removed in Table 6.1 however it remains for Association Table 6.2. 10/13 Alan Mark I note with concern that for possums, there will be I strongly recommend that the entire National Park area be Accept in part 35/4 action "based on ecosystem and species management treated and sufficiently often to contain introduced Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. The methods of priorities" and the upper East Matukituki and adjacent predators and as regular monitoring information should control are operational tools and do not need to be upper Waipara Valleys, where possum damage is dictate. Support in principle for this most efficient and included in the CMS. New pest & wild animal apparent and severe, there don’t seem to rank economic approach was outlined in a recent report by the Objectives added to 1.5.1 would encompass this. sufficiently high in the NHMS to qualify, which Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment and predictably would mean that the earlier control efforts endorsed by the Minister of Conservation which should be have been wasted. recorded in the final CMS document. I strongly recommend that a proposal for effective predator control using aerial 1080 poison be made as a clear and separate policy and objective, to be actioned as and when required. Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 449 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Southern Lakes Amend management response for chamois, all deer Amend management response for chamois, all deer species Reject Branch New species and Himalayan Tahr to; coordinate with local and Himalayan Tahr to; coordinate with local recreational Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. The management Zealand recreational hunting clubs and groups for primary hunting clubs and groups for primary action. Remove response recognises all forms of control. Working Deerstalkers action. Remove AATH from all species management AATH from all species management responses. with hunting groups is detailed throughout the CMS. Association responses. The Game Animal Council are responsible for 221/33 preparing a code of practice for AATH. Also see Hunting common issues report. New Zealand There needs to be ideas about future management of Include ideas about future management of other animals, Accept in part Deerstalkers other animals, especially Canada geese (recently taken especially Canada geese (recently taken off the game bird Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Hares and Canada Association off the game bird list) and hares. These animals have list) and hares. geese are included in Appendix 6. Incorporated the potential to create problems that are not only severe 285/10 but which may be wrongly blamed on other more valuable wild animals. New Zealand This does not deal adequately with status of wild Improve information Accept in part Deerstalkers animals and is short of detail about animals whose Consistency across CMS where needed. Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. The feral range is Association biology is well understood. Contradictions or Clarify/define feral range. now referred to only for Tahr and is in accordance Incorporated differences between statements in this version and that with the Himalayan Tahr Control Plan 1993. Also 285/45 for Canterbury. For example/ no statement made in see hunting common issues report. Otago document that certain wild animals (chamois, red deer and fallow) are a treat to plants 'not evolutionarily adapted to cope'. There is no attempt to clarify the feral range or to define it for any species. Royal Forest and Goat - support - Using all methods to kill goats - need to Amend to add: Reject Bird Protection make sure no expansion from existing areas and work - prevent expansion from existing range, Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. MANPMP details Society also with land occupiers. The MANP management plan - remove all populations in MANP, control for the Park and does not need to be detailed 330/373 say that remaining goats will be removed and once this - maintain a goat free buffer to MANP, in the CMS. Work with landowners is already is achieved focus will be on maintaining a goat free - work with run holders and land occupiers. included in the Appendix. The remaining is buffer. These actions need to be included in the CMS. operational detail and does not need to be included in the CMS. Royal Forest and Wallaby - Appear to be moving into Otago and this Amend to include - eradicate from Otago and prevent any Accept in part Bird Protection should be prevented. reinvasion. Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Wallaby are no Society longer listed in the Wild Animal Control Act 77 and 330/374 are now listed under the Biosecurity Act 1993. sightings will be reported to the Otago Regional Council and Environment Canterbury. Royal Forest and Chamois - Occur in MANP and should be eradicated. Amend by including: Accept in part Bird Protection Trophy hunting is not a form of control and aerial - Removal of chamois from MANP. Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Priority places for Society control should be used in MANP. Support prevention of - Undertake aerial control, action revised to 'Based on ecosystem and species 330/375 movement into FNP. - Prevention of any further range expansion. management priorities'. The Game Animal Council are responsible for preparing a code of practice for AATH. Also see hunting common issues report.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 450 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Fallow Deer Amend to include - Enforcement of Deer Farming Notice Reject Bird Protection (2008). Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Fallow deer are an Society Remove new populations. unregulated species in the South Island. DOC does 330/376 not set or enforce fence standards in unregulated deer farming areas/species. Royal Forest and Tahr - support Retain Reject Bird Protection Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. The Appendix has Society been revised and Tahr are managed in accordance 330/377 with the Himalayan Tahr Control Plan 1993. Royal Forest and Pig - A target of zero pig density is necessary for sea Amend to include: Accept in part Bird Protection bird colonies in the Catlins. Aerial poisoning should be - Control pigs to a zero density in sea bird colonies in the Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Undertake control in Society used if necessary as in Canterbury CMS. Catlins. areas of high ecological value has been added to the 330/378 - Control by aerial poisoning where necessary to protect Part Two policies for the Catlins. threatened and at risk, locally and naturally rare species. Royal Forest and `Possum - F & B strongly support the use of aerial Amend to include: Accept in part Bird Protection 1080, and this be used in an integrated pest management - Carry out large scale aerial 1080 possum control to also Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. The methods of Society to control possums, rats and stoats through-out MANP. effectively target rats and stoats. control are operational tools and do not need to be 330/379 We are perturbed that the upper East Matukituki and - MANP included in the CMS. New pest & wild animal adjacent upper Waipara Valleys, where possum damage - Operation Ark sites in the Catlin's and the Dart/Routeburn Objectives added to 1.5.1 would encompass this. is serious on the upland coniferous - broadleaved forests areas Reference to Operation Ark has been deleted. Target don't seem to rank sufficiently high in the NHMS - All priority forests priority ecosystem sites and prevent spread into new (<401) to qualify, which presumably will mean that the Delete reference to encouraging hunting and fur harvesting. sites has been added to the Management Response. earlier efforts would have been wasted. The Operation Ark sites in the Catlin's and the Dart/Routeburn areas need to be included here. Hunting does not effectively help manage possum and should not be listed as a management method. Royal Forest and Red Deer - DOC may need to undertake control if Amend to include - Active control where necessary to Accept in part Bird Protection recreational and commercial hunting is not reducing protect priority ecosystems. Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Priority places for Society numbers sufficiently to enable regeneration of palatable action now reads 'Based on ecosystems and species 330/380 species. management priorities'. Royal Forest and Ship rats - F & B strongly supports the use of aerial Amend by including: Accept in part Bird Protection 1080 as research shows it to be the most cost efficient - Carry out large scale aerial 1080 rat control to also Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. The method of Society and most effective control of possums, rats and stoats. effectively target possum and stoats. control are operational tools and do not need to be 330/381 - MANP included in the CMS. New pest & wild animal Objectives added to 1.5.1 would encompass this. Royal Forest and White-tailed deer - Pleased to see the long overdue Amend to include - Monitoring for presence and impacts. Accept in part Bird Protection review of the moratorium. This section needs to include Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Monitoring will be Society provision for monitoring. undertaken as part of the future management but does 330/382 not need to be detailed in the CMS.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 451 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Royal Forest and Stoats, Weasels, Ferrets - Major extinction pressure for Amend to add: Reject Bird Protection native vertebrate taxa, through predation of eggs, young - Carry out large scale aerial control and/or with ground Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. The methods of Society and adults. application as dictated by the terrain and accessibility, cost control are operational tools and do not need to be 330/383 and effectiveness. included in the CMS. New pest & wild animal - MANP Objectives added to 1.5.1 would encompass this. - Operation Ark sites in the Catlin's and the Dart/Routeburn Reference to Operation Ark has been deleted. areas - All priority forests and breeding areas for threatened, at risk, locally and naturally rare species. Royal Forest and Hedgehogs - have not yet spread everywhere and every Amend to add - Carry out control programme to prevent Accept in part Bird Protection effort should be made to prevent their range. Hedgehogs hedgehogs expanding to new areas. Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Control will be Society are known now to be a significant predator, especially undertaken for priority species programmes. This 330/384 on river beds. operational detail does not need to be included in the CMS. Section: Appendix 5 Table A 5.2 Plant pests ERA Environmental Appears to be a partial list of some of the exotic fauna Why are species included in the list, and which ones are Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd and flora that occurs within Otago and accuracy is indentified as priorities for management. Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. This Appendix is 256/16 questionable in instances (i.e. stonecrop is abundant included to satisfy the requirements of CGP05 Policy throughout Central Otago). 4.2(a) i.e. identification of threats posed by pests to indigenous species, habitats and ecosystems. ERA Environmental Add the grass Narduus stricta known from only two Amend to include these plant pests. Accept Solutions NZ Ltd sites in Otago and capable of transforming tussock Appendix 5 is now Appendix 6. Narduus stricta and 256/17 grassland and rush Juncus subnodulosus known from Juncus subnodulosus have been added to Appendix 6. only one site in Otago and capable of transforming shallow upland wetlands. Section: Appendix 6 Botanical Society of In 2012 there were 2362 vascular plant taxa known in Amend to include threatened and at risk fungi, bryophytes Accept in part Otago New Zealand compared with C. 7,000 species fungi, and lichens as listed in submission. Appendix 6 is now Appendix 5. The most recent 287/23 1,161 bryophytes, 13 hornworts, 608 liverworts and 520 published lists for flora and fauna have been used to mosses and 1799 lichens. Non-vascular plants add update this Appendix. It would be useful to included enormously to biodiversity of Otago and play important threatened fungi, lichens and bryophytes however the roles in every ecosystem. threatened lists for these groups does not provide a location, therefore, we are not able to distinguish which species are found in each region. Section: Appendix 6 Intro text Royal Forest and This list is already out of date and need to be updated to Update Accept Bird Protection the 2012 list. Appendix 6 is now Appendix 5. The most recent Society published lists for flora and fauna have been used to 330/385 update this Appendix. Section: Appendix 6 Table A 6.1 Flora (vascular plants)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 452 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point ERA Environmental Remove species that are now extinct in Otago from this list Accept Solutions NZ Ltd (i.e. Atripiex billariere) Appendix 6 is now Appendix 5. The most recent 256/18 published lists for flora and fauna have been used to update this Appendix. Atriplex billardierii has been removed. Section: Appendix 6 Table A 6.2 Fauna (vertebrates) Geoffrey Patterson Species and genus names of lizards incorrect and threat A lizard Oligosoma aff. chloronotum 'West Otago' should Accept 3/3 rankings out of date. Should be using new rankings in be spelt chloronoton. Appendix 6 is now Appendix 5. The most recent Conservation status of NZ reptiles 2012. A lizard Oligosoma aff. Inconspicum 'Burgan' should be published lists for flora and fauna have been used to spelt Oligosoma burganae and should be ranked under update this Appendix. Nationally Endangered. Two new skink species should be added under Nationally Vulnerable, Oligosoma toka Chapple et al, 2011 Nevis skink and Oligosoma repens Chapple et al, 2011Eyres skink. Generic names of geckos wrong eg Hoplodactylus aff. Maculatus 'Otago large' should be Woodworthis 'Otago large' etc. ERA Environmental Change title of Table A to "Invertebrate Fauna' Accept in part Solutions NZ Ltd Appendix 6 is now Appendix 5. The tables in this 256/19 Appendix have been revised slightly to be consistent with the Canterbury and Southland CMS. There are now separate tables for Flora, Fauna (freshwater fish), Fauna (vertebrates), and Fauna (invertebrates) Section: Appendix 7 Federated Mountain Remove, it adds nothing. Remove. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) The heading of this Appendix has been revised to 172/107 "National iconic species in Otago". An explanation has also been added to describe how iconic species were identified: "These nationally iconic species were identified using a combination of web based and phone based public surveys in 2011, in which those participating were asked what species they thought were quintessentially kiwi, contributing to their identity as New Zealanders." Save the Otago It is stated that these icon species were chosen by a Add: Reject Peninsula Inc Soc community survey (which may not have been in Otago) Include yellow-eyed penguin, Royal albatross and NZ sea The heading of this Appendix has been revised to (STOP) and we note additional icon species are included in the lion as icon species for Otago. "National iconic species in Otago". An explanation 217/8 Murihiku CMS. has also been added to describe how iconic species were identified: "These nationally iconic species were identified using a combination of web based and phone based public surveys in 2011, in which those Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 453 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point participating were asked what species they thought were quintessentially kiwi, contributing to their identity as New Zealanders." Yellow-eyed penguins, albatross and sea lions were not identified in the surveys. Yellow-eyed Yellow-eyed penguin, NZ sea lion and southern fur Include as iconic Otago species. Reject Penguin Trust seals do not feature as iconic species. The heading of this Appendix has been revised to 284/9 "National iconic species in Otago". An explanation has also been added to describe how iconic species were identified: "These nationally iconic species were identified using a combination of web based and phone based public surveys in 2011, in which those participating were asked what species they thought were quintessentially kiwi, contributing to their identity as New Zealanders." Yellow-eyed penguins were not identified in the surveys. Royal Forest and This does not include species that are iconic and special Amend to include - Grand and Otago skinks, Yellow-eyed Reject Bird Protection to Otago. Relying on a national survey to indentify penguins, chafer beetle, mohua, Gollum galaxiids, falcon, The heading of this Appendix has been revised to Society iconic regional species in in appropriate, as people are sea lions, northern royal albatross, little blue penguin. "National iconic species in Otago". An explanation 330/386 not necessarily familiar with Otago species. has also been added to describe how iconic species were identified: "These nationally iconic species were identified using a combination of web based and phone based public surveys in 2011, in which those participating were asked what species they thought were quintessentially kiwi, contributing to their identity as New Zealanders." The species you have listed were not identified in public surveys. Section: Appendix 8 NZ Rock Lobster "Fishing" is identified as a pressure or threat to marine Statements about fishing-related threats to marine Reject Industry Council ecosystems, with no further elaboration on the nature of biodiversity should be fully referenced and accurately Appendix 8 contains no direct or implied comment on and Paua Industry the activity that is of concern. Object to the inclusion of specified. All substantiated generalised statements about the status of PAU3 and CRA 5 fisheries. Overfishing Council sweeping and unsubstantiated statements about fishing- fishing-related threats should be deleted from Appendix 8 and the impacts of mobile fishing gear on the benthos 178/2 related threats to marine ecosystems. The PAU 5D and and from other parts of the CMS. are correctly identified as potential threats to marine CRA 7 fisheries are carefully managed stocks that are biodiversity. Fishing is recognised as a generalised not subject to overfishing and which cause no adverse threat to marine biodiversity globally and the effects on marine mammals, seabirds, or marine ecosystem effects of fishing are well known and ecosystems more generally. Setting aside areas as extensively documented in scientific literature. Even representative MPAs is not an effective management well managed fisheries may have large impacts on response. Primary management response is to other parts of the ecosystem and in NZ the removal of implement appropriate management measures under the keystone predators or habitat modifiers has been Fisheries Act. demonstrated to result in cascading trophic effects that can impact on the diversity, function and
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 454 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point productivity of coastal ecosystems. "Fishing" has been retained to accurately reflect best scientific information on threats to marine ecosystems. NZ Rock Lobster 5th column identifies a number of "protected areas". Amend the selection of "protected areas" by applying the Accept in part Industry Council The inclusion of mataitai reserves, taiapure, voluntary "protection standard" in the MPA Policy. The submitter is correct to some degree; the and Paua Industry closures to trawling, and shellfish harvest closures 'protected areas' listed are all capable of providing Council means that these "protected areas" are inconsistent with degrees of marine protection, and it is informative to 178/4 the "protection standard" in the Government's MPA list them as it shows the variety of measures existing Policy, therefore unhelpful in relation to the relevant and available, but they may not yet meet the objective and policy. protection standard in the MPA guidelines. A footnote has been added to Appendix 13 to explain this. Alliance Group Appendix 8 (as referred to in in policy 2.9.1) is too Refine Karitane-Waitaki River ecosystem defined in Reject Limited broad and generalised in relation to the 'Kartitane- Appendix 8 to cover specific areas that DOC seek to Policy 2.9.1 reflects the governments MPA Policy 230/3 Waitaki River' ecosystem. DOC should target the protects (e.g. high conservation value/importance). and Implementation Plan objective which is to development of protected areas of high conservation To avoid conflict between Conservation Act and legitimate "Protect marine biodiversity by establishing a value rather than apply what appears to be a broad brush activates under the RMA clarify that "contaminants in network of MPAs that is comprehensive and approach. terrestrial runoff" relates to uncontrolled, unapproved representative of NZ's marine habitats and discharges directly into coastal marine area. Amend ecosystems." Implementation of the MPA policy "Pressures/threats" to read: "Threats to estuarine habitats requires a shift away from a focus on particular sites include coastal development, uncontrolled discharge of to the establishment of an MPA network that will contaminants in terrestrial runoff directly to the coastal protect examples of the full range of NZ's natural marine area, eutrophication and off road vehicle damage. marine habitats and ecosystems. The coastal marine habitats listed in Appendix 8 are consistent with the MPA Policy and identification of specific areas that DOC wanted to protect in the CMS would be contrary to government policy. Contaminants contained in terrestrial runoff represent a generalised threat to coastal habitats and ecosystems whether or not they originate from approved or uncontrolled activities. Most terrestrially derived contaminants are transported into estuaries and coastal marine area indirectly via rivers and surface runoff, not directly via point source discharges. Section: Appendix 9 GNS Science Would like to see provision for more statutory Provide policy that allows specific protection of the key Accept in part 239/7 protections on the landforms and landscapes. geological and landform sites. 1.5.1 Objective 1 regarding advocacy for the protection of priority natural heritage has been revised to include reference to Appendix 9 features, landforms and landscapes. Part Two Places includes specific outcomes around protection of particular landforms and landscapes.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 455 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Ian M Turnbull Inventory of geological significant places and features is Update list of geological features based on recent revision Accept in part 250/50 out of date. of New Zealand geological map. This Appendix has complied using the lastest information from relevant District and Regional Plans, not the New Zealand Geological map. Some revisions have been made. . Clutha District Reference to "Outstanding National Features and Clarify status of this classification, or remove. Reject Council Landscapes" implies special status under the RMA, CGP 4.5 (a) states that a CMS should identify 308/13 without the CMS having gone through an RMA landscapes, landforms and geological features of process, which could create conflicting provisions and international, national or regional significance or of uncertainty. significance to tangata whenua. The title of the Appendix is "Significant geological features, landforms and landscapes in Otago," has not been changed. Clutha District Reference to "Cannibal Bay to Surat Bay" does not Clarify, if these provisions are retained. Accept in part Council specify whether it applies only to the coast, or inland as Reference is retained. The description refers to 308/14 well. Cannibal Bay to Surat Bay coastline as identified in the Clutha District Plan (Table 13.3A Potentially Outstanding Landscapes). Reasons for registration include false Islet stacks, well defined landforms of scientific value. Outstanding scenic values and habitat areas (as a haul site for Hooker' sealions) and significant natural character. Additionally Cannibal Bay to Surat Bay is identified as an Outstanding Natural Feature & Landscape within the Regional Plan:Coast for Otago (updated 1st January 2012). The values for which it is listed include Kai Tahu cultural and spiritual values. False Islet stacks, well defined landforms of scientific value, rare native plants such as pingao, and rare entomological values. Royal Forest and The Otago and Canterbury CMS should be consistent in Add to Table A9.1 'Significant geological features, Accept in part Bird Protection their approach. The Canterbury CMS refers to the landforms and landscapes in Otago - Geo-preservation The Lindis landscape has been added to the Society Lindis Pass landscape as 'impressive' and a gateway sites - Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve.' Appendix. 330/150 feature, in Table A9.1 it is included in 'Significant geological features and landforms and landscapes in Canterbury: Geo-preservation sites - Lindis and Ahuriri. The Otago CMS does not mention the Pass landscapes at all. Section: Appendix 10 New Zealand Sir John McKenzie Historic Reserve (Puketapu). This is where the inclusion of a general policy would be Accept in part Walking Access Access could be enhanced and improved with a more useful. Eg "Provide information and work cooperatively An objective is added to 1.5.3 around working with Commission 73/12 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 456 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 73/12 practical and enduring method. The current access with the NZ Walking Access Commission on matters NZWAC to identify priorities for improved access to easement is poorly located resulting in an informal relating to access to .. . " pcl&w for recreation. arrangement over private land. New Zealand Does not recognise all of the most significant threats to Add vegetation growth and clearance to the pressure/threats Accept in part Historic Places Trust historic sites. Vegetation growth and clearance is a column. Vegetation growth has been added to pressure/threats 280/12 significant threat that relates to most, if not all, of the Add objective to Section 1.5.2: "Avoid damage to heritage column where appropriate. See revised 1.5.2 sites listed. sites that are not included in Appendix 10 and where Objectives. The list is only a 'snap shot' of heritage sites on public possible monitor and reduce risks to these sites." conservation land. Range, extent and significance of heritage values not accurately represented. Appropriate to commit to monitoring and reducing risks to heritage sites that are not on the list, but are nevertheless significant heritage sites. Ngai Tahu (Te There are NT values associated with some 'non-Maori' Update the Appendix. Accept in part Runanga o Ngai historic places, and these should be recognised. See 309/100 response Tahu and other specified runanga) 309/101 Section: Appendix 11 Fiordland Tramping There is a full list of indigenous species in Otago in Include a full list of recreation facilities in Otago in Accept in part and Outdoor Appendix 6, but no equivalent list of recreation Appendix. This appendix refers to recreation destinations Recreation Club facilities. Inconsistent. identified by DOC through DM. The title has been 93/70 revised to clarify this. DOC maintains a full list of its recreational assets using the AMIS database but this level of detail is not included in the CMS. However, there are further references to, and provision for, recreation in Parts One, Two and Three. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Catlins Coast Gateway destinations: support Papatowai being Retain Papatowai and Nugget Point as Gateway and Icon Accept in part Incorporated included but would like Owaka to also be included as a destinations respectively. This appendix refers to recreation destinations 153/5 Gateway destination. Add Owaka as a Gateway destination. identified by DOC through DM. The title has been Icon destination: Support Nugget Point being included Add reference to the Catlins Interpretation Plan. revised to clarify this and text added to clarify that the as a Icon destination. However the plan does not talk list is current at the time of publication but subject to enough about heritage in the Catlins and does not add regular review as priorities are refined or revised, reference to the Catlins Interpretation Plan. meaning new destinations may be added and others removed. DOC facilities in and around Owaka are managed as local treasures and do not meet the criteria of Gateway. The CMS is about DOC's management of pcl and advocacy off pcl and it is not relevant to include reference to tourism strategies for individual places. See DM and Recreation common
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 457 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point issues report. Federated Mountain Recreational assets are addressed so generally that Remove or list specific recreational assets. Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) managers have no guidance about their importance or This Appendix refers to recreation destinations 172/108 how to manage them. Critical flaw of the CMS, contrary identified by DOC through DM. The title has been to General Policy. revised to clarify this. DOC maintains a full list of its recreational assets using the AMIS database but this level of detail is not included in the CMS. However, there are further references to, and provision for, recreation in Parts One, Two and Three. Also see DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. New Zealand Alpine Needs to be removed or list specific recreational assets. Reject Club The Appendix states that recreational assets are address This appendix refers to recreation destinations 193/78 generally, but they are addressed so generally that identified by DOC through DM. The title has been managers have not guidance about their importance or revised to clarify this. DOC maintains a full list of its how to manage them. Support a more specific Appendix recreational assets however this level of detail is not 11 that FMC intends to provide. included in the CMS. There are further references to, and provision for, recreation in Parts One, Two and Three. Te Araroa Trust Recognising the submission point 1.5.3, we would like Te Araroa classified as an Icon and the recognition, Reject 201/2 to see Te Araroa given Icon classification as New promotion and development that comes with that Te Araroa as a whole is not managed by DOC. Those Zealand's only long trail. classification. parts on pcl are managed by DOC and have been classified using the DM approach. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more information on how DM has been applied. Te Araroa as a whole does not meet the criteria used to define Icon destination under DM. Peter Pohl Nowhere is there a statement as to how the present asset Accept in part 202/1 (tracks and huts, both front and back country) are going This appendix refers to recreation destinations to be maintained in the time period of the CMS. identified by DOC through DM. The title has been revised to clarify this. DOC maintains a full list of its recreational assets using the AMIS database but this level of detail is not included in the CMS. However, there are further references to, and provision for, recreation in Parts One, Two and Three. Trojan Holdings Supports. Retain. Accept Limited and its Some revisions have been made as a result of other subsidiary submissions. companies (Trojan) 331/8 Section: Appendix 12 (National Issue)
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 458 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Holly Rickit Wilderness party size should be changed to 3 as this Reword Appendix 12 Accept in part 14/2 more closely reflects reality and more appropriate for Wilderness party size reduced to 4. Refer to the DM the social concept of wilderness areas and and Recreation common issues paper for more details. characteristics of users. Fish and Game New In order to better accommodate fishing and hunting Criteria are suggested for inclusion into Otago ROS. Reject Zealand - Otago values under ROS, these values need to be incorporated VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning Region into the appropriate ROS categories. The Otago Sports for recreation opportunities and does not include 148/7 Fish & Game Bird management Plan provides five activity specific values and provisions. Refer to the categories for a recreational spectrum. These refer to DM and Recreation common issues report for more gamebirds; it is hoped that DOC also includes criteria details. for recreational big game hunting. Federated Mountain The concept of de-facto or seasonal wilderness appears Add the following to the wilderness column 'General Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) to have been written out of the "visitor management description': "Large blocks of conservation land managed VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning 172/5 zones". DOC needs the ability to manage an area as as de-facto wilderness due to their special factors, such as for recreation opportunities and does not include 'non-formal' wilderness, e.g. The Garvies Winter terrain, accessibility, winter snow-covering, natural quiet, seasonal zones. The Wilderness zone is only applied "Wilderness" area. and lack of over-snow vehicles. to gazetted wilderness or areas the CMS proposes for gazettal as wilderness. The CMS reflects seasonal values and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Federated Mountain ROS should remain as the correct term to describe this Add further bullet points to the remote and wilderness Reject Clubs of NZ (Inc) concept. The column for wilderness should include columns: VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning 172/109 "ROS wilderness" during the snow-covered months of - Any snow-covered Central Otago range top within half a for recreation opportunities based on ROS and winter. The tops of all the block mountains change from day of over-snow travel from the road end (for remote). developed from the original 1993 New Zealand backcountry accessible/walk in during summer to - Any snow-covered Central Otago range top over half a version of ROS. VMZ is retained although text remote and/or wilderness during winter. Normal vehicle day of over-snow travel from the road end (for wilderness). revised in Part 1.5.3 to clarify its relationship with access is simply not possible beyond the snowline. The ROS. VMZ does not include seasonal zones but exception is over-snow vehicles. reflects seasonal values and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. New Zealand Alpine Re Concern the recreational opportunity spectrum That the wilderness column be amended to. Reject Club concept of wilderness. De-facto or seasonal wilderness - Gazetted wilderness; and VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning 193/6 appears to have been written out of the 'visitor - Large blocks of conservation land managed as de-facto for recreation opportunities and does not include management zones' in Appendix 12. A factor of ROS wilderness due to their special factors, such as terrain, seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values wilderness in Otago is seasonality and the exclusion of accessibility, winter snow covering, natural quiet, and lack and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or snowmobiles. The Garvies have clear winter wilderness of over-snow vehicles. policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, values. Or appropriate wording from the Visitor Strategy (1993). vehicle access etc. The Wilderness zone is only applied to gazetted wilderness or areas identified in the CMS for gazettal as wilderness. Refer to the DM
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 459 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point and Recreation common issues report for more details. New Zealand Alpine Supports the continued use of the recreational Reject Club opportunity spectrum. References to the "visitor VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning 193/8 management spectrum" should be removed in favour of for recreation opportunities and does not include the existing term. Concern with the removal of the seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values seasonality component in recreational zoning. What is and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or summer backcountry and frontcountry becomes winter policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, remote and de facto wilderness when snow covered. vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation This seasonality is unique to Otago, but extends north common issues report for more details. and south to the Canterbury and southland CMS areas on range tops. New Zealand Alpine This references visitor management zones, whereas the Further bullet points to the remote and wilderness columns Reject Club recreational opportunity spectrum should remain as the should be added stating: VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning 193/79 correct term to describe this concept. The column for A) Any snow-covered Central Otago range top within half for recreation opportunities and does not include wilderness should include "ROS wilderness", such as a day of over-snow travel from the road end (for remote). seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values the Garvies W inter Wilderness which becomes a ROS B) Any snow-covered Central Otago range top over half a and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or wilderness during the snow-covered months of winter. day of over-snow travel from the road end (for wilderness). policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, To give effect to seasonality within Appendix 12, the vehicle access etc. The Wilderness zone is only tops of all the block mountains change during winter. applied to gazetted wilderness or areas identified in Normal vehicle access is not possible beyond the the CMS for gazettal as wilderness. Refer to the DM snowline. The exception is over-snow vehicles, but this and Recreation common issues report for more details. CMS aims to restrict them (in Otago) to the Bain Block. Real Journeys Real Journeys supports the zoning of the Beach Bay The provisions in Appendix 12 need to be more flexible to Accept in part Limited Recreation Reserve at Walter Peak as frontcountry be consistent with the existing activity at this reserve. Text revised to remove reference to "bus" in 194/2 however the 'TSS Earnslaw' which can carry 400 preferred maximum party size to clarify that a passengers; drops off visitors to this site. maximum group size of 50 would apply for periodic tour parties. The preferred maximum party size is about groups and group interaction on the ground, and is used to determine party sizes for guided concessions. It does not necessarily apply to transport dropping off or picking up different groups. Real Journeys Party size - Real Journeys would like to see more Allow more flexibility in the maximum party sizes. Reject Limited flexibility around maximum party sizes. For instance if VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to visitor 194/4 an operator has a 18 seater bus then a party size of 18+1 management, with preferred maximum party size and guide should be permissible in front country or back typical visitor interaction levels set to achieve the country visitor settings. desired visitor experience and interactions. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues paper for more details. Real Journeys Beach Bay Recreation Reserve at Walter Peak states a If such schedules are referenced in the draft CMS they Reject Limited preferred maximum party size of 15; 50 for periodic should have been included in an Appendix. VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to visitor 194/5 tour bus parties; and conforming concession schedules management, with preferred maximum party size and of 15 - are unrealistic. We presume conforming typical visitor interaction levels set to achieve the Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 460 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point concessions schedules refers to the conforming track desired visitor experience and interactions. Front schedules found on the DOC website. These schedules country allows for periodic tours parties up to 50. represent limits that have been set by DOC without Conforming concessions schedules are used when public consultation which Real Journeys object to. processing concessions under the conforming process. The schedules are managed at an operational level and it is not necessary that they be included in the CMS. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues paper for more details. Real Journeys In Real Journeys circumstances the typical visitor Allow more flexibility in the typical visitor interaction Reject Limited interaction levels in Appendix 12 are too low for front levels. VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to visitor 194/6 country, backcountry and remote visitor settings. management, with preferred maximum party size and typical visitor interaction levels set to achieve the desired visitor experience and interactions. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues paper for more details. Real Journeys Increase the allowable party size and preferred visitor Amend Appendix 12 to allow tourism operators that cater Reject Limited interaction numbers especially for frontcountry. for large volumes of visitors. VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to visitor 194/42 management, with preferred maximum party size and typical visitor interaction levels set to achieve the desired visitor experience and interactions. Front country allows for periodic tours parties up to 50. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues paper for more details. Garry Nixon Otago has the strongest seasonal variation in NZ, Seek additional zones. Winter Wilderness and Winter Reject 216/26 particularly on the tops of the Central Otago Block Backcountry Remote Zone [see submission]. VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning mountains. They can be relatively benign in summer but for recreation opportunities and does not include in winter are as close to the Antarctic plateau that most seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values are likely to experience. Recreation zoning needs to and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or reflect this. policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Kate Wardle Support concept of the zones identified. But require Amend to include 'Winter Remote.' Reject 268/17 additional seasonal zone of 'Winter Remote'. One size Active - June to October inclusive. VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning does not fit all for CMS's and management in Otago is General Description - Area beyond Backcountry zone, for recreation opportunities and does not include different in the summer as it is in the winter. forming a buffer around Winter Wilderness Zone - may seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values have existing low key huts. and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or Accessibility - Is made remote by snow cover. Maybe 3 hr policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, walking/skiing from front country. vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation Limited air access in some areas. common issues report for more details. Predominant visitor groups - Backcountry winter non- motorised adventures and remoteness seeking. Facility Setting - Basic huts, some historic fencing maybe
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 461 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point evident. Desired visitor experience and interactions - No interactions with few other groups, considerable self- reliance on winter background skills. Preferred Max party size - 8 Typical visitor interaction levels - 8 or less people seen per day. Concessions - Concessionaire activity that includes oversnow vehicles would not be allowed. Other activities may be permitted subject to conditions to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects, including compliance with criteria within table, the outcomes and policies for Part 2- Places and policies in part three apply. Chas Tanner Recreational Zones for both summer and winter is CMS should have different management strategy for the Accept in part 279/6 incorrect, as a location in summer is very different from different seasons. VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning that in winter in Otago. for recreation opportunities and does not include seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Noted Southland and There have been some revisions to achieve better Regional Film national consistency as a result of other submissions. Offices of New Zealand 290/80 Royal Forest and Back country accessibility - needs to be clear that the Amend Backcountry accessible second point to read - Accept in part Bird Protection roads and vehicle tracks are existing. 'Backcountry accessible focuses on existing gravel roads Text revised to reflect Glossary definitions. Refer to Society and four-wheel drive roads, navigable waters and the DM and Recreation common issues paper for 330/387 designated aircraft landing sites.' more details. Third point to read - 'Motorised ground access restricted to designated tracks.' Royal Forest and Backcountry Facility Setting Amend to include - 'Absence of built environment and Reject Bird Protection commercial enterprises (e.g. shops, cafes etc) apart from It is not appropriate to that VMZ refer generally to Society basic facilities (toilets, shelters). Sound of nature restrictions or a lack of commercial enterprise across 330/388 predominate. all Backcountry zones. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Section: Appendix 13 (National Issue) Aircraft Owners and Add text as recommended by the Recreational Back Reject Pilots Association Country Pilots Association submission. Appendix deleted and information incorporated into (NZ) Ltd 16/9 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 462 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point 16/9 Part Three aircraft. Refer Aircraft common issues for more details. Kate Wardle I support the prescriptions for aircraft zones except Amend with the following changes: Reject 268/20 require the additional seasonal zones of 'Winter - For winter Remote zone (denoted on Map 4 by e.g. cross VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning Remote'. Old Man/Old woman/Garvie Mtns Place at the hatching the existing Yellow in that part of Old Man/Old for recreation opportunities and does not include Southland boundary should in winter be zoned Yellow woman/Garvies and Hawkdun Range that are Winter seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values Hatched as these areas have Winter Remoteness Remote visitor zones). and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or qualities that buffer the winter Wilderness zone on - Add a further clause to Yellow prescription that for winter policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, nearby private land. Aircraft landings detract from the Remote zone (Old Man/Old woman/Garvies Mountains vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation natural quiet and naturalness of the winter environment Place) the total number of aircraft landings during winter common issues report for more details. Appendix 13 sought by visitors to this zone in winter, the total months are restricted to 10, subject to one-off permits so has been deleted and information incorporated into number of landings each winter needs to be capped to a that the natural quiet is preserved in these areas. Part Three aircraft. Refer Aircraft common issues for small number, subject to one-off permits. - Change appendix 13 yellow zone to read - Landings can more details. still take place in Old Man/Old woman/Garvies Special Place outside the months of June0October as per yellow zone. Film Otago The submitter provides a collated view based on the Accept in part Southland and three CMS and the revised CMS template (following Appendix deleted and information incorporated into Regional Film from nth CMS submissions). Support this zoning Part Three aircraft. Refer Aircraft common issues for Offices of New method and a solutions based approach, particularly in more details. Zealand the establishment of the Orange Zone that recognises 290/3 sporadic user such as the Film Industry. Film Otago Refer submission points 1-12. Amend as needed. Accept in part Southland and Appendix deleted and information incorporated into Regional Film Part Three aircraft. Refer Aircraft common issues for Offices of New more details. Zealand 290/81 Transpower New Zone descriptions should be amended. Amend to include utilities inspection, construction, Accept in part Zealand Ltd maintenance and upgrade activities. Appendix deleted and information incorporated into 296/20 Part Three aircraft. Refer Aircraft common issues for more details. See new section in Utilities and Structures in Part Three. Section: Appendix 13 Text (National Issue) Royal Forest and The Prescriptions for Management of aircraft Zones Re-notify any aircraft zone maps for informed public Accept in part Bird Protection includes an average percentage of time that aircraft are submission. Aircraft maps will not be re-notified. Numerous Society likely to be encountered: Remote 1% or less, Back Re-visit the entire approach to aircraft zoning and use and submissions have been received and are being used to 330/345 country Occasional 5% or regular 25% and Front base the management approach on a presumption against an revise the approach to aircraft and aircraft zone maps Country Frequent 50% or more. The combined effect of increase in aircraft use (by using the words 'may' or 'should through the submission process. Appendix 13 has this and the zoning prescription is that there is likely to not') to reflect the natural, and in many cases, remote been deleted and information incorporated into Part be a considerable increase in aircraft use in response to character of public conservation lands, and this should be Three aircraft. Refer Aircraft common issues for pressure for access to picnic spots, for weddings in the included in all the Outcomes. The Yellow and Green zones more details of specific changes and responses to Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 463 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point back country, heli-walking, biking and hunting etc. should be deleted and CMS's should include strict limits submission issues. Revisions have also been made to Problems with this approach: outside existing use, including landing sites, flight paths the Part One Introduction, and text in various other - Aligning aircraft use with natural quiet (noise) and frequency, duration, time of year. At the very minimum introductory sections, to clarify how the different parameters of the visitor setting might appear logical but delete the words 'should be' from the Green zone in parts of the CMS work together. busy front country areas are likely to be inappropriate appendix 13 and replace with 'may'. places to have aircraft operating. People noise does not equate to motorised noise, especially aircraft noise. There would be very few places where visitor values are not affected by landings. - Backcountry visitors should not have to accept noise for 25% of their visit and 50% for front country - only Milford and the glaciers would probably have this level of use. - Basing policy on the assumption there is no demand is short sighted - canny operators are likely to take advantage of this. - Limits on landings per operator do not include limits on the number of operators. - There is an assumption that aircraft use is normal on PCL, and entrenches it across PCL, except for remote and wilderness areas indicated by the word 'should' rather than 'may' for the Green zone. This is contrary to the notion of people seeking experiences on conservation land to get away from developed environments of the rest of New Zealand. The more encounters people have both with aircraft (by way of noise) and more encounters with other people, remote and back country areas will become less remote the more people are present and the easier it is to access a place. Essentially the aircraft allow a re-zoning by concession. - There is always going to be some aircraft use everywhere for management purposes. In practice there appears to be a conflict between this approach and some of the Place policies, Map 4 and Appendix 13. Royal Forest and Require the additional seasonal zones of 'Winter For winter Remote Zone (denoted on Map 4 by e.g. cross Reject Bird Protection Remote'. Old women/Garvies/Old Man area at hatching the existing YELLOW in that part of Old VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning Society Southland boundary should in winter be RED as these Man/Old women/Garvies and Hawkdun Range that are for recreation opportunities and does not include 330/389 areas have winter Remoteness qualities that buffer the Winter Remote visitor zones). seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values Winter wilderness zone on nearby private land. Aircraft Add a further clause to YELLOW prescription that for and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or landings detract from the natural quiet and naturalness Winter Remote zone (Old Man/Old Woman/Garvie policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, of the winter environment sought by visitors to this zone Mountains Place) the total number of aircraft landings vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation in winter, and therefore the total number of landings during winter months are restricted to 10, subject to one-off common issues report for more details. Appendix 13 Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 464 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point each winter needs to be capped to a small number, permits so that the natural quiet is preserved in these areas. has been deleted and information incorporated into subject to one-off permits. Part Three aircraft. Refer Aircraft common issues for Change appendix 13: YELLOW Zone to read - 'Landings more details. can still take place in Old Man/Garvies/Old Woman Special Place outside the months of June-October as per YELLOW zone. Section: Appendix 13 Table (National Issue) Film Otago A crucial component of CMS is the current assessment Look forward to working with the department to clarify this. Accept in part Southland and of aircraft encounters. This is fundamental as it relates Appendix deleted and information incorporated into Regional Film to how the wording of the place outcome statements are Part Three aircraft. Refer Aircraft common issues for Offices of New interpreted around levels of aircraft use. Query how the more details. Zealand formula and methodology were used against the 290/7 following questions. How is this then applied to how many landings (if any) are allowed? How long is allowed for an encounter that is a landing? Is this different in a small remote valley, as opposed to a wide open space? Was any of this tested in the field? How do you calculate the amount of time an encounter of an overflight for a site and or place? Section: Appendix 14 14.4 Protocols on the DOC's interaction with Ngai Tahu... (National Issue) Fergus Sutherland 7.3(f) define what is meant by cultural information that Accept in part 2/12 makes it distinct from historical or archaeological The glossary definition of cultural is "Societal values information. with an emphasis on NZ/European history and Maori tikanga that are handed down through the generations (General Policy for National Parks 2005)". Section: Appendix 15 (National Issue) Kath Graham Te Waiponamu is claimed to be 10% of the land mass Correct. Reject 232/1 of NZ. This cannot be true. The information about Te Waiponamu - South West New Zealand is correct, it does cover 10% of NZ, 2.6 million hectares. Section: Map 1: Otago Overview OtagoNet Joint ALL MAPS The use of base maps such as the topographic maps used Accept in part Ventures - the map scales are insufficient to establish whether a for the Place maps should be applied more uniformly in the Maps revised to include grey-scale topographical 206/50 given site is within the defined boundaries of objectives Volume 11 maps. underlay and improved colour schemes. and policies that refer to certain zones and or places. Retention of key features with know and accepted Supplementary maps will be included in the revised - some of the colours schemes (particularly use of blues conventional symbols, such a state highway (red) may CMS. Refer to mapping common issues paper. and greens) are indistinguishable. assist in determining location. - the scales of the visitor management zones and aircraft access maps are too large and supplementary maps such as those on website need to be included. Section: Map 3: Visitor management zones Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 465 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Real Journeys Last sentence , pg 28 states: 'These destinations are Amend Map 3 to make the visitor management zoning of Accept Limited managed within a framework of visitor management the Otago waterways clearer. Maps revised. Refer to Mapping common issues 194/1 zones (refer Map 3 and Appendix 2).' On Map 3 the paper for more details. main freshwater bodies are coloured blue to designate water but the land status remains unclear. Backcountry Skiers Re: detailed maps. Difficult to interpret because of Improve by using a wash rather than dense shading so you Accept in part Alliance dense shading and lack of zones for private land. can still see topographical features. Use better scale so the Maps revised to include grey-scale topographical 214/24 maps are actually useable. Include management zones for underlay and improved colour schemes. ALL lands as was done in Map 3. Supplementary maps will be included in the revised CMS. The Department does not manage visitor use of non-pcl. The draft provided an overview of VMZ for all land to give context, but this will be removed in the revised version. Map 3 and the detailed maps will show VMZ for pcl&w only. Also see Mapping common issues paper. Kate Wardle Does not reflect the importance of the area for winter Amend in vicinity of Old Man/Old Woman/Garvie Mtns Reject 268/16 wilderness and remote qualities. DOC is aware of the Place to include the seasonal zone of 'winter Remote'. VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning need for seasonal visitor zones. for recreation opportunities and does not include seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Royal Forest and Map 3 is too small a scale to understand the application Amend maps and re-notify them to allow for informed Accept in part Bird Protection of the Policies. Visitor management zones should be submissions. Detailed supplementary maps were available for Society provided for each Place. Visitor zones for the MANP Make Visitor Zones for the MANP must be the same as comment as part of the submission process, and maps 330/391 must be the same as those in the MANP plan. those in the MANP Plan. will not be re-notified. Supplementary maps which align with the Inventory maps, have been revised to include grey-scale topographical underlay and improved colour schemes, and will be included in the revised CMS. Refer to Mapping common issues paper. VMZ for Mt Aspiring align with those used in the MANP Plan. Policy 2.1.1 has been revised to clarify that MANP is managed in accordance with its NP plan, including visitor and aircraft provisions. Section: Map 3: Visitor management zones Overview Backcountry Skiers Support region-wide approach, but map is very difficult Improve mapping quality. Do not use same shading for Accept in part Alliance to interpret given the shading techniques used. areas of the same visitor management zone for conservation Maps revised to include grey-scale topographical 214/22 land outside the Conservancy and private land within the underlay and improved colour schemes and shading. Conservancy. Refer to Mapping common issues paper.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 466 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Garry Nixon Oppose current zoning of Old Man/Garvies/Old Change remote zone to "winter wilderness". Change Reject 216/25 Woman. Does not reflect the national importance of the backcountry zone to "winter remote" except for front VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning area for winter wilderness and remote qualities. country of Old Man, which would remain 'Backcountry'. for recreation opportunities and does not include seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Kate Wardle Support having the whole of Otago being mapped for Shouldn't use same shading for a particular visitor zone on Reject 268/6 visitor management zones, irrespective of whether it is private land within Otago, as public land outside of Otago. The Department does not manage visitor use of non- public or private land. Shading used makes it difficult to pcl. The draft provided an overview of VMZ for all understand. land to give context, but this will be removed in the revised version. Map 3 and the detailed maps will show VMZ for pcl&w only within Otago. Refer to Mapping common issues paper. Section: Map 3: Visitor management zones Map 8.7 Visitor Management Zones-detail Totally Tourism TTL is in the process of executing a sub-licence of a Amend map to zone this area Remote. Note part of it is Accept Limited heli-ski concession issued for the Whakaari already zoned Remote. This area has been re-zoned Orange. 251/13 Conservation Area, allowing for heli-skiing over Sections 7 and 19 SO 369025 in the Richardson Mountain Range to the south east of Glenorchy. Section: Map 4: Aircraft access Helicopters There is no analysis or recognition of the importance of The Department embark on a round of consultation with Accept in part Queenstown T/A aircraft access for recreation, filming, and other the aircraft industry to better understand the existing and Maps and relevant outcome statements revised to give Glacier Southern commercial (largely tourism) activities in the future needs of recreational and commercial (including a more consistent approach to the application of the Lakes Helicopters conservancy. We recognise the potential for social filming) activity on the DOC estate where aircraft play a different aircraft zones across the three South Island 101/1 impacts from these activities, but the restrictions placed role. CMS. Refer to the Aircraft common issues paper for on concession applications as indicated in May 4 of the All references to aircraft activity in the 'place' sections of more details. CMS have not been developed in consultation with the the CMS be reviewed with consideration of the value of industry and may lead to significant issues over time. aircraft access the current default position appears to While not as restrictive as the draft Canterbury CMS we concern only potential adverse effects) believe that the draft Map 4 in the Otago CMS requires Full consideration be given to existing aircraft additional review to ensure existing and future aircraft concessionaires operating throughout the conservancy and access opportunities are well-managed. their activities provided for in the CMS, and the zones in Map 4 be reviewed to ensure that current levels of activity, at least, are provided for. New Zealand Alpine Shows the only wilderness area marked (in red) to be Text needs to be made clearer, to avoid confusion. Accept in part Club the Hunter River headwaters. This indicates that aircraft Orange zone is managed in accordance with criteria 193/80 access will be permitted within the Olivine Wilderness for specific areas in Table 4. Part 3 aircraft text Area (shown as orange). However Table 4 has unclear revised. Refer to Aircraft common issues paper for reference to the MANP. more details.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 467 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Real Journeys Beach Bay Recreation Reserve at Walter Peak; this Beach Bay Recreation Reserve should be re-zoned to Accept Limited reserve is designated Yellow Zone for aircraft access orange. Map 4 should be amended to acknowledge the This has been re-zoned Green. 194/23 but it is adjacent an airstrip hence Policy 2.3.3 which existing aircraft activity at Walter Peak. states ' a low level of aircraft activity consistent with natural quiet' is inappropriate for this reserve. Arthurs Point Map 4 and supplementary maps 7-20. Oppose inclusion Reject Protection Society of Big Beach CA, Morning Star Beach RR, The aircraft section of the CMS has been revised and Inc McChesneys CA and Lower Shotover CA . as a result some zones have changed. See revised 213/7 maps and aircraft common issues report. Kate Wardle I support the use of the aircraft zone map but note that Aircraft zone map that includes all lands-public or private Reject 268/18 there is no aircraft zone for non-public conservation (as the visitor management zone map does) is required. No zones are provided for non-pcl as the Department land. The comprehensive approach to visitor does not manage aircraft landings on non-pcl. The Management Zoning across all land tenures should be draft provided an overview of VMZ for all land to taken for aircraft zones as well. This would greatly give context, but this will be removed in the revised assist in management decision making. version. Maps 3 and 4 and the detailed maps will show VMZ and aircraft zones for pcl&w only. Refer to Mapping common issues paper. Kate Wardle Rezoning to include a Winter Remote zone. Support with the following changes - that areas marked as Reject 268/19 winter Remote in visitor Management zone may I have VMZ is a nationally consistent approach to zoning provided, are differentiated on the aircraft Zone May 4 by for recreation opportunities and does not include e.g. cross hatching the existing Yellow zone. [see seasonal zones. The CMS reflects seasonal values Appendix 13 for suggested policy] and characteristics using Place outcomes and/or policies on the types and/or levels of visitor use, vehicle access etc. Refer to the DM and Recreation common issues report for more details. Film New Zealand Re: Hunter Valley. Film NZ challenges this red zone on Change to orange zone Reject 286/2 the grounds that it is an area recently brought into the The red zone is retained for the head of the Hunter conservation park by tenure review. Prior to this, Valley to protect natural quiet values and ground- aircraft landings, with the permission of the based use here and in the adjoining Ahuriri Valley. leaseholders, would have been allowed. And can see no reason to change this. Film New Zealand Re: Lindis pass. Film NZ challenges the red zone here. Change to orange zone. Accept in part 286/3 Lindis Pass is a high use area with state highway 8 Zone changed to yellow. running through. It is of particular interest to filmmakers due to the unique and dramatic scenery close to the road. The instances of requiring a helicopter landing are likely to be rare, likely to be near the road. Film New Zealand Re: MacRaes Flat. Red Zone. Supports this as Retain red zone. Accept 286/4 understand it to be the natural habitat of the rare While some zones have change MacRaes has jewelled skink, and we respect the necessity for a red remained Red. zone here.
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 468 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Film New Zealand Re Cromwell Chafer Beetle reserve. Red zone. Supports Retain red zone Accept 286/5 this as understand it to be the natural habitat of the rare Support noted. chafer beetle. Film New Zealand Re Moke Lake. We understand a red zone around the Change the extent of the red zone to only include the Accept in part 286/6 camping area and support a red zone in its immediate immediate vicinity of the campground. While Lake Moke campground remains a red zone vicinity, but do not support the entire red zone. This is a HR [Okay with red zone around multiple campgrounds or the surrounding area has beenc hanged to a Green very scenic area and of particular interest to filmmakers. areas where camping is permitted.] Zone. See revised maps and the aircraft common issues report. Film New Zealand Re: 12 Mile Campground. Supports the use of a red Retain red zone Accept 286/7 zone for the campground here. There is good road Support noted. access and other landing options on private land nearby. Film New Zealand Re: Ben Lomond. There is a high expectation of aircraft Change to orange zone Accept 286/8 noise in this area, due to being close to an international This area that was previously yellow has been airport. The use of helicopters for filming purposes will changed to green. be occasional and could be considered on a case by case basis. Film Otago The red area in the Hawea park should be orange. There Change red to orange. Reject Southland and is traditional aircraft activity around it and overflights The red zone is retained for the head of the Hunter Regional Film are common. The MANPMP saw a reduction in aerial Valley in Hawea to protect natural quiet values and Offices of New access and we were told that there were areas "outside ground based use here and in the adjoining Ahuriri Zealand the park" that would be more suitable. Valley. 290/82 Film Otago Support the inclusion of orange zones. Retain Accept Southland and Changes have been made to the aircraft provisions Regional Film and maps as a result of other submissions. Refer Offices of New Aircraft common issues paper for more details. Zealand 290/83 Film Otago The red area in the Lindis pass reserve should be Change red to orange. Accept in part Southland and orange. There is a major highway dissecting this. It is Zone changed to yellow. Regional Film valuable for the film industry as a location for filming Offices of New car advertisements. Zealand 290/84 Film Otago Support the Moke lake campground being a red zone, Alter map to keep the red zone at the campground, but Accept in part Southland and but the area surrounding the rest of the lake should be change the other area of the reserve to orange. While Lake Moke campground remains a red zone Regional Film orange. the surrounding area has been changed to a Green Offices of New Zone. See revised maps and aircraft common issues Zealand report. 290/85
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 469 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Film Otago Red areas in Richardson-Upper Shotover should be Change red to orange. Accept Southland and orange. There is a high volume of overflights in this This area has been changed to an orange zone. See Regional Film area; very occasional one off landing permits would aircraft common issues report. Offices of New have very little impact. Zealand 290/86 Film Otago We support the red zone to protect the threatened Retain. Accept Southland and endemic Cromwell Chafer Beetle. Support noted. Regional Film Offices of New Zealand 290/87 Royal Forest and Map 4 is too small a scale to understand the application Amend maps and re-notify them to allow for informed Accept in part Bird Protection of the Policies. Aircraft zones should be provided for submissions. Detailed supplementary maps were available for Society each Place. Visitor zones for the MANP must be the Make Visitor Zones for the MANP must be the same as comment as part of the submission process, and maps 330/392 same as those in the MANP plan. those in the MANP Plan. will not be re-notified. Supplementary maps which The CMS zoning must be the same as the MANP Amend to remove all provisions for air access relating to align with the Inventory maps, have been revised to Management Plan prescriptions. MANP from the CMS so that the current provisions in the include grey-scale topographical underlay and The use of yellow and green zones is both inappropriate MANP management plan prevail. improved colour schemes, and will be included in the and unnecessary, especially in readily accessible areas. Delete green and yellow zones. revised CMS. Refer to Mapping common issues Outside of Red and Orange zones, these should be nor paper. more than a minimal number of landings per year, if Mt Aspiring is zoned orange with associated criteria any, in any of the other sites. to manage in accordance with the NP plan. Policy 2.1.1 has been revised to clarify that MANP is managed in accordance with its NP plan, including visitor and aircraft provisions. Green and yellow zones retained although there have been various revisions to the aircraft section and maps. Refer to the Aircraft common issues paper for more details. Section: Map 4: Aircraft access Overview Royal Forest and Inadequate maps mean that zone boundaries cannot be If zones are to be used, maps should be re-notified for Reject Bird Protection identified for purposes of submission or decision- informed submission. Detailed supplementary maps were available for Society making (legally the published maps are the basis for comment as part of the submission process, and maps 330/340 decisions). will not be re-notified. Supplementary maps which align with the Inventory maps, have been revised to include grey-scale topographical underlay and improved colour schemes, and will be included in the revised CMS. Refer to Mapping common issues paper. Section: Map 4: Aircraft access Map 7.7 Aircraft access-detail
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 470 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point Totally Tourism TTL is in the process of executing a sub-licence of a Amend the map to zone this area orange. Accept Limited heli-ski concession issued for the Whakaari Whakaari CA is now zoned Orange. 251/14 Conservation Area, allowing for heli-skiing over Sections 7 and 19 SO 369025 in the Richardson Mountain Range to the south east of Glenorchy. A large chunk of the Whakaari Conservation Area is zoned red. Section: Map 5: Places overview Anne Steven HR[Suggestions as follows: Reject 306/86 - The Lindis Pass area should be part of the Hawea Inland The Place Boundaries were addressed at the time the Conservation Parks place. draft CMS was developed and has been addressed - The Upper Clutha basin and Cromwell basin should be a again as a result of submissions. The Boundaries are place on their own called Inland Central Otago Basins to remain the same. Place. They could be included as part of the Central Otago Drylands Place but I would call this Place the Central Otago Basin Drylands Place. The Central Otago Uplands should only include range lands. - Inland Conservation Parks should be distinguished by name - Hawea; St Bathans-Hawkdun; Te Papanui; just as Old Man? Kopuwai is recognised. - Similarly Central Otago Uplands places should be distinguished by name - Pisa - Dunstan; Manorburn/Rock and Pillar. - The Nevis Valley should fall into the Old Man Range- Garvie Mountain Place. - The middle Taieri basin should be a place of its own; the Taieri uplands should be a place of their own. - The Kakanui range should be a place of its own. - The limestone plateau lands of the Waitaki valley should be a place of their own - perhaps Kakanui/Kauru or Maerewhenua.] Section: Map 5.1: Mount Aspiring National Park Place Map 5.1.1 detail Michael Orchard Part of the road connection now designated as Amend map to show road reserve. Reject 302/2 conservation land, was original road reserve and The section of legal road referred to is north of the understood to be illegally revoked has to be re-litigated boundary of the Otago CMS area and is not shown on and reinstated and needs to be shown on the final map this map. Legal road notation is not visible at the as part of the original Haast-Hollyford legal road scale used for this map. reserve route and be formally by due legal process returned to Road Reserve. Section: Map 5.5: Old Man Range/Kopuwai, Old Woman Range, and Garvie Mountains Place Backcountry Skiers Very difficult to clearly see where the proposed Accept in part Alliance snowmobile area is. Different shading could be used The over-snow vehcile area has been revised and the 214/2 effectively. Also a more detailed "zoom" is required to notation of the area improved. An inset is not Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 471 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point clearly show no-go areas. required at the scale used. Kate Wardle Support having a designated area for snowmobiling, no Retain but request better mapping so that boundaries of Accept in part 268/26 bigger than the area shown. 'snowmobile' area is clear. The over-snow vehcile area has been revised and the notation of the area improved. Section: Map 5.9: Marine Place Alliance Group The marine ecosystem as identified in Appendix 8 Amend map to show the marine ecosystem as identified in Accept in part Limited needs to be further refined and clearly demonstrated on Appendix 8. Map 5.9 has been revised to label some of the key 230/7 this map. reference point used to define the coastal areas described in Appendix 8. Section: Maps general Southern Trail Very difficult to read, the colour shadings are very That page numbers of adjoining "public conservation land Accept in part Blazers Four Wheel close, and legends are removed from the maps. The inventory maps" be put onto the maps shown for ease of Revised maps include improved shading and Drive Club Inc. names of some maps seem strange. Places in Volume finding them. notation, and a fold out legend visible against all 168/10 One are not shown in Volume Two, e.g. Richardson maps. Map names and features identified on place Mountains. maps are aligned with names used in Column 1, including features identified in Part Two Places. These have been revised where needed. Adjoining map numbers have been included on inventory and supplementary maps. Refer Mapping common issues paper for more details. Federated Mountain Do not accurately show the existence of moveable and Accept in part Clubs of NZ (Inc) non-movable marginal strips. Needs to be rectified for The notation of non-moveable MS is improved on 172/12 the final version. revised maps. A note around moveable MS is added. Refer to Mapping common issues paper. New Zealand Four Many of the key 4WD routes are not shown on the That DOC and NZFWDA and clubs work together to Accept in part Wheel Drive maps. No legend symbol for 4WD tracks. develop an effective record of existing 4WD tracks. Add a The CMS does not map all individual tracks and Association legend symbol for 4WD tracks. roads. This information is held on the DOC website (NZFWDA) through DOCMaps. The CMS vehicle use policies 174/24 refer to tables that list tracks and roads for vehicle use. See Mapping common issues paper for more details. Alliance Group Map scales are insufficient to establish whether a given The use of base maps (eg topos used for "Place" maps) Accept in part Limited site is within the defined boundaries of should be applied more uniformly in Vol II maps to provide Revised maps include transparent shading, grey-topo 230/6 objectives/policies that refer to certain zones and/or more sufficient info to determine locations. Retention of underlay for detail maps, improved shading and places. This may result in more onerous assessment key features with known and accepted symbols (eg red state notation, and a fold out legend visible against all thresholds for authorisations. The colour schemes highways) may assist in determining locations. maps. Refer Mapping common issues paper for more (particularly blues/greens) are indistinguishable, details. creating further difficulties for interpretation. Kate Wardle Maps are difficult to understand due to shading chosen Improve mapping, better scale, more topographical features Accept 268/1 e.g. Map 3. also map 5.5 where snowmobiling zone is and change shading so understandable. Revised maps include transparent shading, grey-topo
Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 472 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point marked. underlay for detail maps, improved shading and Planning maps are difficult to use due to scale, dense notation, and a fold out legend visible against all shading and lack of geographic pointers. maps. Refer Mapping common issues paper for more details. Kate Wardle Supplementary Maps - These are a bit easier to Improve maps by: Accept in part 268/12 understand being a better scale. But lack zoning for - Better transparent shading rather than heavy shading. Revised maps include transparent shading, grey-topo private land so are not so useful. - Including all lands (both public and private) underlay and a fold out legend visible against all - More topographical features. maps. Revised maps show zones for pcl&w only as - Have legend on map (not as a separate generic legend in the Department manages aircraft landings and visitor front of book). management zones on pcl&w only. Refer to Mapping common issues paper for more details. Ngai Tahu (Te There are errors and omissions. 1. Map 6.16 - include missing islands (Tuhiraki and Ka Accept in part Runanga o Ngai Taka Ki Taka Ka Piro o Kapo) in Papanui Inlet. See Mapping common issues report. Tahu and other 2. Ensure reference to Otakou Cemetery as conservation 1. These two islands don't seem to exist on the NZ specified runanga) land on Map Table 6.16 is correct. cadastral records and are not pcl, they may well be 309/197 3. Ensure that all nohoanga are located on maps. Maori customary land. They are also so small they do not appear at the scale of the map, and as they do not feature in the CMS text there is no need to show them. 2. DOC records identify Otakou Cemetery as a Local Purposes Reserve administered by DOC, with no vesting or control & management by another party. Three trustees were appointed in 1889 but never replaced. Apparently, people who died in a measles epidemic are buried there. It would seem a case for vesting the reserve with NT, or appointing control & management; this can be an operational matter and does not need CMS direction. 3. All nohoanga that are on pcl will be shown on relevant maps. Royal Forest and The maps look very beautiful but they are hard to use Amend as follows: Accept in part Bird Protection for a number of reasons. - Visitor Management Zones on non public conservation VMZ on non-pcl have been deleted. Revised maps Society Visitor Management Zones on non-public conservation land should be deleted. include transparent shading, grey-topo underlay for 330/390 land should be deleted, as DOC has no authority over - Add legends to each map. inventory and supplementary maps, improved shading these lands. - Put place names on the visitor and aircraft maps. and notation, and a fold out legend visible against all The legends should be included on each map, it is too - Add adjoining map numbers to the relevant north south maps. Adjoining map numbers have been included on difficult to keep flipping backwards and forwards. east west margins of each map in the PCL inventory. inventory and supplementary maps. Place names are Places should be named on the visitor and aircraft maps. - Add more place names to the PCL inventory map not included on aircraft and VMZ maps, thought It would be helpful to indentify which maps adjoin the underlay's. supplementary maps will be included which align public land inventory maps. - the CMS test does not distinguish between first and with the inventory maps. Refer Mapping common Underlay's to the inventory maps should have more second priority ecosystems, so it is not clear why they are issues paper for more details. place names indentified to make it easier to navigate. mapped differently. Clarify in the CMS text or remap. The difference between High and Second Priority Draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy: Response to Submissions by Section Page 473 of 474 Submitter and Submission summary Decision Sought Response submission point ecosystems is difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish on the printed maps.
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