Summary of Decisions Requested Report PROVISION ORDER*

PROPOSED VARIATION 2 TO THE PROPOSED CANTERBURY LAND AND WATER REGIONAL PLAN

Notified Saturday 13 December 2014

Further Submissions Close 5:00pm Friday 16 January 2015

* Please Note There is an Appendix B To This Summary That Contains Further Submission Points From The Proposed Canterbury Land And Water Regional Plan That Will Be Considered As Submissions To Variation 2. For Further Information Please See Appendix B.

Report Number : R14/106 ISBN: 978-0-908316-05-2 (hard copy) ISBN: 978-0-908316-06-9 (web) ISBN: 978-0-908316-07-6 (CD)

SUMMARY OF DECISIONS REQUESTED GUIDELINES

1. This is a summary of the decisions requested by submitters.

2. Anyone making a further submission should refer to a copy of the original submission, rather than rely solely on the summary.

3. Please refer to the following pages for the ID number of Submitters and Addresses for Service.

4. Environment Canterbury is using a new database system to record submissions, this means that the Summary of Decisions Requested will appear different to previous versions. Please use the guide below to understand the coding on the variation.

Plan Provision tells Point ID is now you where in the the “coding “of plan the submission Submitter ID is the submission point is coded to now a 5 Digit point Number

Sub ID Organisation Details Contact Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Town/City Post Code 51457 Senior Policy Advisor Mr Lionel Hume PO Box 414 Ashburton 7740 Federated Farmers Combined Canterbury Branch 52107 Environmental Advisor NZPork Mrs Anita Murrell PO Box 4048 Wellington 6140

52186 Mr Keith Townshend 675 Lower Beach Road R.D.4 Ashburton 7774

52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Rūnanga Mr James Caygill PO Box 13 046 Christchurch 8141 O Ngāi Tahu 52267 Horticulture New Zealand Mr Chris Keenan PO Box 10-232 Wellington 6143

52271 Dairy NZ Mr James Ryan PO Box 85006 Lincoln University Lincoln 7647

52278 Irrigation New Zealand Inc Mr Andrew Curtis 6 Sonter Road Wigram Christchurch 8042

52333 Fonterra Co-operative Group Ms Sue Ruston PO Box 417 Wellington 6140 Limited 53274 Chief Executive Fish and Game Mr Jay Graybill PO Box 150 Temuka 7948 Council Central South Island 53678 Bowden Environmental Ms Erin Harvey PO Box 404 Kaiapoi 7644

53682 Community & Public Health, Dr Alistair Humphrey PO Box 1475 Christchurch 8140 CDHB 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Mr Ben Williams C/- Ben Williams, Chapman Tripp PO Box 2510 Christchurch 8041

53688 Director General of Mr Herb Familton Private Bag 4715 Christchurch 8140 Conservation 53830 Bank of New Zealand, Mr Guy Ensor PO Box 1461 Christchurch 8140 Christchurch 53896 Gregory Partnership Mr and Mrs Wayne and 944 Valetta Westerfield Road RD 1 Ashburton 7771 Karen Gregory 53907 Hydrotrader Ltd Mr Warwick Pascoe PO Box 3132 Christchurch 8410

53967 Mr and Mrs G W B & T M 363 Anama Valetta Road RD 8 Ashburton 7778 Gallagher 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Ms Laura Hull 1028 Heslerton Road RD 13 Rakaia 7783

56631 Assets Manager Ashburton Mr Andrew Guthrie 5 Baring Square West PO Box 94 Ashburton 7740 District Council 56632 Ms Joanne Burke 113 McKay's Road RD 12 Rakaia 7782

56639 Longbeach Dairies Mr Bill Thomas 233 Poplar Road R D 4 Ashburton 7774

56640 Mr Fraser Alister McKenzie 86 Woodvale Road 8 R D Ashburton 7778

56641 Longbeach Estate Ltd Mr William David Thomas 1754 Longbeach Road R D 4 Ashburton 7774

56648 Mr Brendon Stack 456 Hinds River Road RD 4 Ashburton Ashburton 7774 56650 Mr Alastair Studholme 1400 Ealing Road Coldstream Ashburton RD3 7773

56651 Mr Dion Gordon 499 Windermere RD 4 Ashburton 7774

56652 Terralea Partnership Mr Warwick Green 161 Wheatstone Road RD4 Ashburton 7774 56653 Director Valetta Pastures Mrs Claire Roy 724 Mayfield Valetta RD 1RD Ashburton 7771

56654 Mr Daniel Stack 60 Arowhenua St Arundel RD 22 Geraldine 7992 56655 Mr Steve Schmack Wavelength Dairies Ltd 958 Moorhouse Road RD 8 Ashburton 7778 56656 Mr Christopher Allen 3856 Thompsons Track R.D.1 Ashburton 7771 56657 MR John De Veth 6 Maclean St Cambridge 3434

56658 Environmental Officer Align Ms Clare Buchanan P.O. Box 80013 Riccarton Christchurch 8041 Farm Partners 56659 Mr Ben McLauchlan 463 Quarry Road mt somers Ashburton rd8 7778

56661 Mr Athel PRICE Amberside 1066 Mayfield- RD8 Ashburton 77778 Klondyke Road 56665 Mr James Murdoch 5RD Ashburton Mid Canterbury 7775

56666 Mr William Kingston 200 Downings Road R D 3 Ashburton 7772

56667 Mr Deane Taylor 1471 Grahams Road RD 4 Ashburton 7774

56668 K J and M C Read 1633 Boundary Road 3 RD Ashburton 7773

56669 P Everest and Others Mr Phillip Everest 1030 Fords Road RD 4 Ashburton 7774

56670 Mr Gary Wilson Glenmorganvale 5 RD Ashburton 7775

56671 Mr Brent Schmack 204 Winslow Willowby Road RD 5 Ashburton 7775

56684 NZSF Rural Investments (No 1) Mr Cameron Glass P O Box 16147 Christchurch 8441 Ltd 56686 Aubrey Aitken 1980 Ealing Montalto Road RD 5 Ashburton 7775

56687 Ashburton Hinds Drainage Mr Craig Fleming 17 Taylors Road RD3 Ashburton 7773 Rating District Liaison Committee 56688 NL & GM Carr Family Trust Mr and Mrs N L and G M 593 Barnswood Road RD 5 Ashburton 7775 Carr 56689 Mr John Low 52 Torboltons Road Ashburton 7700

56691 Shepherds Bush 2004 Ltd Mr and Ms C M and E A 917 Shepherds Bush Road RD 8 Ashburton 7778 Olley and McAllister 56702 Ballance Agri-Nutrients Mr Nigel Sadlier Private Bag 12 503 Tauranga Mail Centre Tauranga 3143 Limited 56703 Mr John Tavendale RD 6 Ashburton 7775

56704 Fulton Hogan Limited Mr Peter Savage P O Box 16-064 Hornby Christchurch 8441

56705 Cannak Farms Limited Mr Gary Henson 684 Trevors Road RD 5 Ashburton 7775

56706 Rangitata Diversion Race Mr Gavin Kemble Ryder Consulting Limited Level 1 89 Grey Street Tauranga 3141 Management Limited 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Land User Mr Michael Salvesen 405 Upper Downs Road RD 8 Ashburton 7778 Group 56708 Ravensdown Fertiliser Co- Mr Chris Hansen P O Box 51-282 Tawa Wellington 5249 operative Limited 56709 Mr and Mrs G J and J R Early 8 RD Ashburton 7778

56711 Ortongreen Farm Limited Ms Fiona Sutton 225 Russells Road RD 4 Ashburton 7774

56712 Mayfield Hinds Irrigation Ms A C and P J Limmer and P O Box 442 Christchurch 8140 Limited Newland 56718 Balshando Farming Limited Mr and Mrs Andrew and 395 Bannswood Road 5 RD Ashburton 7775 Sarah Carr 56719 Surrey Hills Station Mr Paul Richard Grigg Surrey Hills Road RD 1 Ashburton 7771

56721 Mr Lyndsay Read 312 Surveyors Road RD 4 Ashburton 7774

56722 Lowcliffe Dairies Limited Mr Owen Mansill P O Box 42-105 Addington Christchurch 8149

56723 Valetta Irrigation Limited Ms Pip Newland Tavendale and Partners P O Box 442 Christchurch 8140

56724 Valetta Farms Limited and Mr David Clark 884 Mayfield Valetta Road RD 1 Ashburton 7771 Valetta Holdings Limited 56725 Fertiliser Association of New Mr Greg Sneath P O Box 11519 Manners Street Central Wellington 6142 Zealand 56726 Strathern Farms Limited Mr Peter Anthony Blain 1587 Grahams Road RD 4 Ashburton 7774

56727 Beef +Lamb New Zealand Mr Ben O'Brien P O Box 121 Wellington 6140 Limited 56728 Mr Edward Winchester C/- HydroServices Attn: Warwick Pascoe P O Box 3132 Christchurch 8140 56729 Mr George Lumsden 91 Hollands Road RD 1 Ashburton 7771

56730 Hinds Plains Land and Water Mr Rob McDowel Mayfield 5 RD Ashburton 7775 Partnership 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation Mr Ben Williams C/- Ben Williams Chapman Tripp PO Box 2510 Christchurch 8041 Scheme 56756 N Stoddart Limited Mr Denis Stoddart 12 Millibrook Place Tinwald 7700

56757 M and M Stoddart Limited Mr Malcolm Stoddart 58 Montgomerys Road 4 RD ASHBURTON 7774

56797 Mr Stephen Bishop EMAIL ONLY [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 56798 Eiffelton Community Group Mr Ian Mackenzie Akanui 902 Longbeach Road RD 4 Ashburton 7774 Irrigation Scheme 56799 Eiffelton Community Group Mr Ben Williams C/- Chapman Tripp PO Box 2510 Christchurch 8041 Irrigation Scheme Inc 56802 Bodiam Dairies Ltd Mr and Mrs Ben and 1026 Westerfield School Road RD 1 Ashburton 7771 Shannon Johnson 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Ms Lucy Johnson PO Box 99 Darfield 7541

Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-4 56632 Ms Joanne Burke Oppose I support the Federated Farmers submission in its entirety. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton -

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-8 56648 Mr Brendon Stack Oppose Don't change the minimum flows on the drains in the Hinds catchment area. [this point has also been put against 13.4.19 and Table 13(e)] Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - No need to have minimum distances at which these fences need to be. Let the farmer be responsible for fencing off waterway the best practical way to keep stock and machinery out. [this point has also been put against Schedule 24a(d)(ii)]

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-10 56651 Mr Dion Gordon Oppose Adopts in Full the submission of Eiffelton Community Group Irrigation Scheme Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton -

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-11 56653 Valetta Pastures Oppose No more restrictions on farming. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton -

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-12 56655 Mr Steve Schmack Oppose I support the submissions from Dairy NZ Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton -

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-13 56656 Mr Christopher Support I support Combined Provinces of Federated Farmers of New Zealand submission in its entirety Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Allen

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-16 56657 Mr John De Veth Oppose Do not want any impact on farming business. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton -

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-24 56661 Mr Athel Price Oppose In particular we support the Federated Farmers submissions in so far as they apply to our area. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton -

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-25 56661 Mr Athel Price Oppose Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton -

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-28 56665 Mr James Murdoch Oppose Amend Variation 2 to clarify: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - (1) What the baseline is and who sets it

(2) Who is going to pay for MAR or how MAR is going to be funded

Amend Variation 2 to ensure:

(1) If a farmer exceeds the baseline and needs a resource consent then it maybe easier to make this application

(2) The baseline calculation recognises that those who have developed during the baseline period (2009-2013) will be disadvantaged and have a low baseline.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-34 56667 Mr Deane Taylor Oppose Adopts in full the submission of Eiffelton Community Group Irrigation Scheme Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton -

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-124 52107 NZPork Oppose in Delete all references to Good Management Practice until the outcomes of the Matrix of Good Management project are known. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-125 56704 Fulton Hogan Oppose Amend Variation 2 and make any consequential amendments to pLWRP to: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Limited (1) Ensure consistency in the application, terms and wording of provisions relating to the Ashburton section

(2) Ensure an ordinary reader of the pLWRP can identify the demarcation between where general and section-specific rules apply Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(3) Add rule to provide for new groundwater takes, as a discretionary activity. Include conditions to address groundwater level restrictions, as per Table 13(d) and 13(e). Include other conditions or matters of discretion as outlined in 13.5.27(3-7).

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-155 56704 Fulton Hogan Oppose in Proposed Variation 2 does not impinge on regional rules 5.131 and 5.132 and that the application of these rules to the aggregate industry Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Limited Part remains unaffected.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-180 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose in Retain the provisions of Variation 2 as per the proposed amendments Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Rūnanga O Ngāi Part Tahu

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-181 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Add new catchment objective: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu The freshwater resources of the Hinds/Hekeao catchment support a prosperous land-based economy; and water quality and flows in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area are maintained and in the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area they are improved.

Ngāi Tahu is able to exercise kaitiakitanga in the Hekeao/Hinds catchment.

Make any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-287 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation to provide for the incorporation of Matrix of Good Management within overall catchment load and water contamination Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - and Water Part targets. Partnership Plan to be reviewed and further plan change to occur once it has been determined how achievable actual reduction techniques are and how they might be applied between farming systems and sectors (dairy, dairy support, beef, arable etc.) and within each sector.

Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-289 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend the Variation to allow for an equivalent model to OVERSEER if available which may suit arable farmers [Schedule 24a allows for this but Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - and Water Part there is no provision in the rules-Schedule 24a(a)(i)] Partnership Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-319 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation to require figures [usually 20kg/27kg] to be adjusted to maintain equivalence following changes to OVERSEER version protocols Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - and Water Part Partnership Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-360 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose Given the deficiencies in policy and rule development, give greater weight to submissions and proposed changes. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - and Water Partnership Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-388 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose The lack of appropriate economic impact analysis within the Section 32 Evaluation Report must be given due weight when determinations are Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Combined made on the matters addressed in Variation 2. Canterbury Branch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-390 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Include in the catchment plan a table and maps which identify the values of the Hinds Hekeao Plains area and management objectives for each Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Council Central Part value. South Island Any consequential amendments.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-392 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Add a new Objective: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Council Central Part South Island To sustainably manage the use and development of land, the discharge of contaminants including

nutrients, and the taking, using, damming, or diverting of fresh water in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Catchment so that: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(a) Groundwater levels, river flows, lake and wetland levels and water quality maintain or enhance the habitat and health of aquatic ecosystems, macroinvertebrates, native fish and salmonids;

(b) Water quality enables safe contact recreation and food gathering;

(ba) Water quality and quantity enables safe and reliable human drinking water supplies;

(c) The frequency and duration of excessive periphyton growths that adversely affect ecosystem health, recreational and cultural uses and amenity are reduced;

(d) Wetlands are protected as significant habitats;

(e) The mauri of surface water bodies and groundwater is recognised and adverse effects on aspects of water quality and quantity that contribute to healthy mauri are avoided.

Any consequential amendments.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-393 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Add a new objective: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Council Central Part South Island Where the quality and quantity of fresh water has been degraded by human activities to such an extent that the freshwater Objectives set out above and in table 13(a) are not being achieved, water quality and quantity shall not be allowed to degrade further and it shall be improved progressively over time so that the objectives set out above and in table 13(a) is achieved by 2050.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-394 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Add a new Objective: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Council Central Part South Island Preservation of the natural character of rivers, wetlands, their margins and their natural processes, and protection from inappropriate use and development.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-459 53688 Director General of Support Add new method 13.5.38 as follows: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Conservation The following management methods will also be applied where appropriate in the catchment to achieve the outcomes desired in the ZIP solutions package in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains :

1. Riparian management and fencing

2. Improved Drain management

3. Point source discharge management

4. Well head protection

5. Legacy sediment removal

6. In-stream habitat restoration

7. River mouth opening

8. Fish passage management Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

9. Existing wetland management

10. Constructed wetland establishment and management

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-531 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Amend Plan to align with the NPSFM [All Tables in Variation 2] Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Scheme Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-534 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Support Add a new Table x that specifies a load and/or area for irrigation schemes (based on existing irrigation and consented entitlements). New Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Scheme in Part irrigation would be calculated at 27kg N/ha/yr.

Add policy/rule that ensures reference to any load within the table remains appropriate

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-535 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Support Add new rule to the effect that if OVERSEER is updated the most recent version can be used to: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Scheme in Part (a) re-calculate any N-loss limit/load (including nitrogen baseline)

(b) assess compliance against re-calculated N-loss limit/load

In both cases it would be a condition of the rule that the same input data would be used.

[reference to N loads and OVERSEER]

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-536 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Support Add a new rule/provisions to ensure that where a property is part of an irrigation scheme it shall be limited a proportional basis (by volume) to Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Scheme in Part the amount of water supplied by the scheme.

(The N-loss load and reductions will be approached on the same basis).

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-540 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Support Further and alternative relief that addresses all of the concerns/issues set out. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Scheme in Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-591 52271 Dairy NZ Support Amend and review all Tables to align the relevant attributes as freshwater objectives as per the NPS-FM. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-601 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Amend Variation 2 so it becomes an interim plan (in the absence of MGM), with a new variation notified at the end of 2017 Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Zealand

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-602 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Amend all 2017 timeframes to 2022 Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Zealand

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-605 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Add consent assessment matter: [matter of discretion] Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Zealand Within the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area the need for crop survival water as determined using Schedule 10 Method 1.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-608 52267 Horticulture New Support Add into S32 report: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Zealand Crop Survival Water

An identified issue is the enabling of existing surface water and stream depleting groundwater abstractors to take water at times when the minimum flows are breached (and when irrigations takes are normally on 'ban') to prevent the death of permanent root stock.

In the Tukituki catchment, SKM modelled the effects of 409 L/s instantaneous abstraction for crop survival water on surface water flows using their SOURCE model. This resulted in a cumulative reduction in the simulated 7-day MALF of less than 50 L/s at all sites which was considered to be a minor adverse effect. A figure of 200 L/s was agreed between the parties. HBRC sought advice from Dr Hayes on the likely impact of such crop survival takes occurring when the rivers are below their minimum flow limits. Dr Hayes advised that it is unlikely that the cumulative effects Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

of surface water depletion by groundwater abstraction and a 200 L/s crop survival abstraction below the minimum flows will result in large reductions in fish abundance or growth. He concluded that the provision for crop survival water to that extent (i.e. 200 L/sec) ought to result in little change in instream values (including flow critical key fish species) from the status quo.

As a result in the Tukituki catchment priority is given to the protection of root stock of permanent horticulture and protection of crops, excluding pasture species, animal fodder crops and maize.

It is anticipated that a similar situation would arise in Hinds/Hekeao Plains so enabling crop survival water is likely to have no more than minor effects on water bodies but have significant economic benefits by enabling crops to survive through a drought. Such an approach will assist in giving effect to the NPSFM by providing for the food production value which is important in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains area.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-609 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Add a new objective to recognise and provide for the nationally significant benefits of food and fibre production and their contribution to Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Zealand Part economic, social and cultural wellbeing

Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-702 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose in Delete targets or limits for the catchment OR Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Limited Part Add a conservatively high nitrogen load target/limit in Table 13(g) to be achieved over a longer time frame.

Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-703 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose in Amend (by extending) the 2035 timeframe referenced throughout Variation 2 Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Limited Part Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-704 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose in Amend Variation 2 to allow for the lack of accurate information when setting reductions (by using ongoing adaptive management approach to Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Limited Part the nitrogen load target)

Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-717 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Withdraw Variation 2 until the MGM numbers are ready and re-notify at that point Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-718 56708 Ravensdown Oppose If Variation 2 is not withdrawn include a note or reference in a policy outlining that Council will introduce into the pLWRP by variation or plan Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Fertiliser Co- change the MGM numbers once available operative Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-719 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Remove reference to GMP nitrogen loss rates until they are available Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-720 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Clarify the intention to rely on GMP nitrogen loss rate calculations as the means to achieve water quality outcomes Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-772 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose in Add a clear and concise summary of the methods used to translate outcomes into limits prior to S42a report Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Limited Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-773 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose in Delete the 3400t N/year total load (and all targets/limits) OR Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Limited Part Replace with a higher load [Table 13(g)] Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

[no loads, targets or limits set for the catchment as a first preference]

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-774 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose in Set a longer timeframe Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Limited Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-775 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose in Use of on-going adaptive management approach to the N load target Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Limited Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-776 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose in Amend the consented volume for established operation so it is based on "reasonable use" Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Irrigation Limited Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-804 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Review all Tables to align relevant attributes as freshwater objectives as per the NPS-FM. This should include moving Tables 13 (j) and 13 (k) so Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - operative Group that the relevant attributes are includes in Table 13 (a) (as freshwater objectives). Limited Any consequential amendments.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-812 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain the separation of Upper and Lower Hinds/ Hekeao areas for nutrient management provisions. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - of New Zealand in Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-813 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain nutrient management using Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates based on Overseer Nutrient Budgets model with adherence Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - of New Zealand in Part to Overseer Data Input Standards.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-942 56729 Oppose Review the impact of the economic cost of the proposed plan changes on the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area so the plan accurately reflects the Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - quantity of economic cost that the community will incur and the impacts this economic cost will have on cultural, social and environmental values.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-943 56711 Ortongreen Farm Oppose Amend Variation 2 rules to give effect to the submission that all farming enterprises are assessed individually on their nutrient discharge Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Limited provided the discharge is an authorised discharge

Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP-945 56711 Ortongreen Farm Oppose Amend Table 13(h) by including percentage reductions to nitrogen losses beyond GMP for all farming enterprises exceeding 27kg N/ha/yr Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - Limited without reference to farming type (dairy, dairy support or other)

Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Alignment with the NPSFM where possible (acknowledging that Variation 2 may not fully give effect to the NPSFM. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1009 Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Support Add a new Table X: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1012 in Part Table X is part of DHL’s suggested alternative relief. It is a table that would specify a specific load and/or area for the DHL scheme and other irrigation schemes (based on both existing irrigation within the relevant scheme area and its existing consented entitlement). New irrigation would be calculated at 27 kgN/ha/yr consistent with the wider provisions of Variation 2.

A policy or rule also needs to be included that ensures the reference to any load within the table (as well the references to any other targets/limits) remain appropriate – including the possibility of a further plan change following the comprehensive and detailed investigation (i.e. while ensuring farming activities can retain an acceptable level of profitability).

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Support Add a new rule to the effect that if OVERSEER is updated, the most recent version can be used to both: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1014 in Part a) re-calculate any N-loss limit/load (including the nitrogen baseline) described in a plan provision; and

b) assess compliance against the re-calculated N-loss limit/load (including the nitrogen baseline); Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

In both cases it would be a condition of the rule that the same input data would be used.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Support Add a new rule to the effect that where a property is part of an irrigation scheme, any reductions (and any other compliance matters as might Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1015 in Part be required under Variation 2), as might be relevant to the N- loss allowance for the scheme, shall be limited a proportional basis (by volume) to the amount of water supplied by the scheme.

For example, where a property is 60% irrigated by and irrigation scheme and 40% irrigated from other sources, the irrigation scheme will be responsible accounting for 60% of the property N-loss load (and any reductions that might apply will similarly be approached on the same basis).

DHL seeks continuing recognition of farming enterprises and express reference to farming enterprises being able to establish across multi-water source properties (and/or properties that take water from different sources) for the purposes of being able to manage nutrients in an integrated manner.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose In addition to the specific (and General) relief set out above, DHL seeks such other further and alternative relief that addresses all of the Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1016 concerns/issues set out.

In this respect, the DHL submission should read as applying to, and to the extent necessary opposing, all of Variation 2 and not just the specific provisions identified or discussed in specific relief sort.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Align all tables with the NPSFM where possible (for example 'limits' more accurately described as freshwater outcomes) Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1067 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Inc Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Support Add a new rule to ensure that once OVERSEER is updated, the most recent version can be used to both: Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1073 Group Irrigation in Part Scheme Inc (a) re-calculate any N-loss limit/load (including N baseline) described in a plan provision; and

(b) assess the compliance against the re-calculated N-loss limit/load (including the N baseline)

A condition would be required to ensure that the same input data would be used.

Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Support Add new rule to the effect that where a property is part of an irrigation scheme, any reductions (and any other compliance matters as might be Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1074 Group Irrigation in Part required under V2) as might be relevant to the N-loss allowance for the scheme, shall be limited a proportional basis (by volume) to the amount Scheme Inc of water supplied by the scheme.

Any consequential amendments

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Support Any further and alternative relief that addresses all of the concerns/issues set out. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1075 Group Irrigation in Part Scheme Inc

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56652 Terralea Partnership I fully endorse and support the submission made by Federated Farmers on Variation 2 Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1086

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Allow ECGIS to continue under its current regime until such time as the working party can review the likely effects of MAR and recommend an Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1115 Group Irrigation Part alternative regime. Scheme

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56641 Longbeach Estate Oppose Given reliance on surface water in this area, permitted surface water takes for stock water and irrigation must stay in place, until alternative Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1135 Ltd sources of water can be found.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Support Give full consideration to the flow on affects to the agribusiness banking sector and wider business banking sector in the region, by pursuing Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1137 Zealand, in Part Variation 2 in its current form. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Amend the Variation to better reflect the positive and negative impacts of farming activities on the Hinds Plains Area [no specific section Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1138 Zealand, Part mentioned-possible amendments to introduction] Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Give full consideration to the significant economic and social consequences for the community, given the nitrogen discharge levels and required Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1139 Zealand, Part reductions across the region. Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Amend Variation 2 to give consideration to a wider range of actions (other than just MAR) that could achieve similar outcomes Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1140 Zealand, Part (environmental/community outcomes) [Have not targeted specific aspects of the plan but could be referring to Policy 13.4.14, 13.4.9(d), Christchurch 13.5.35, 13.5.36]

MAR should not be the only method considered, alternative 'actions' could be similar to the method that the Eiffelton Community Group Irrigation Scheme use

Support ECGIS's approach to address quality and quantity issues-see submission)

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose To avoid large and unintended consequences from the implementation of Variation 2, fully consider the consequences of the nitrogen discharge Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1141 Zealand, limits before implementing the plan. Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose Amend Variation 2 to allow for consistency in approach to calculating nitrogen discharge for the catchment Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1142 Zealand, Christchurch Wait until there is a standardised approach, to calculating nitrogen discharge, so as to be able to substantiate the full economic and social impacts.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose Amend reference to nitrogen discharge levels by replacing 'targets' with 'limits' Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1143 Zealand, Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Consider a more consistent and equitable discharge allocation regime across the whole Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1144 Zealand, Part Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose Review the proposed timeframes for the catchment to ensure they are practically achievable and manageable (especially for the financial Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1145 Zealand, sustainability of the farm operations) Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Ensure final nitrogen discharge levels reflect the environmental and economic sustainability of the land use and best practice methodologies. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1146 Zealand, Part Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Give consideration to a long term consent framework, to provide greater confidence to financiers Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1147 Zealand, Part Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Ensure targets within the plan are achievable in a cost effective manner and consistent with expectations for reduction in nitrogen loss beyond Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1148 Zealand, Part GMP, while allowing for intensification. Christchurch Ensure targets apply across all farming activities, so existing users are not disadvantaged.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56640 Mr Fraser Alister I support Federated Farmers Submission in Full Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1150 McKenzie

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56718 Balshando Farming We support the Federated Farmers submission in its entirety Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1151 Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56686 Aubrey Aitken Oppose We support the Federated Farmers Submission in its entirety. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1152 Oppose the plan because of unfair restrictive provisions.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56688 NL & GM Carr We support the submission of Federated Farmers in its entirety Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1153 Family Trust

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56684 NZSF Rural Oppose We support Federated Farmers Submission in its entirety Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1154 Investments (No 1) Ltd

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53896 Gregory Partnership Support Federated Farmers submission in its entirety Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1155

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56689 Mr John Low I support Federated Farmers Submission Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1156

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Our companies support and adopt the submission made by Federated Farmers of New Zealand Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1157 Limited and Valetta Holdings Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53967 Mr and Mrs G W B & Fully support in its entirety the Federated Farmers Submission Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1158 T M Gallagher

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56705 Cannak Farms Oppose Support all submission points and relief sought identified in the submission of DairyNZ Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1159 Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56705 Cannak Farms Oppose Support all submission points and relief sought identified in the submission from Federated Farmers Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1160 Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56722 Lowcliffe Dairies Support the submission of Federated Farmers in its entirety Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1161 Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56722 Lowcliffe Dairies Support the Submission of Ian Mackenzie on behalf of Eiffelton Irrigation Community Group Scheme Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1162 Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56709 Mr and Mrs G J and We fully support DairyNZ Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1163 J R Early

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56709 Mr and Mrs G J and We fully support Federated Farmers Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1164 J R Early

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56709 Mr and Mrs G J and We fully support Hinds Plains Land and Water Partnership (HPLWP) Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1165 J R Early

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56665 Mr James Murdoch Oppose I support the Hinds Plains Water Land Partnership and its submission Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1166

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56665 Mr James Murdoch Oppose I support the Federated Farmers submission Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1167

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56655 Mr Steve Schmack Oppose support the submissions from Federated Farmers in their entirety. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1169

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56650 Mr Alastair Oppose Delete all references to Baseline Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1172 Studholme Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56650 Mr Alastair Oppose Delete all reference to OVERSEER - Overseer for cropping farmers is too complicated and time consuming and many of us will give up farming Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1175 Studholme because of it.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56757 M and M Stoddart Adopts in full the submission of Eiffelton Community Group Irrigation Scheme Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1177 Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56756 N Stoddart Limited Adopts in full the submission of Eiffelton Community Group Irrigation Scheme Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1178

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56797 Mr Stephen Bishop Endorses the Submission made by Ian Mackenzie and Eiffelton Community Group Irrigation Scheme Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1179

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56652 Terralea Partnership Oppose Open Variation 2 for wider community consultation. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1190

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Given the impact of Variation 2 on land values, equity and the capacity for farmers to borrow, give full consideration to these consequences Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1198 Zealand, Part before enactment Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Ensure in-depth consideration of the issues raised in Variation 2 has occurred, especially given the consequences of Variation 2 on farming Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1199 Zealand, activities and the potential for this farming model to be used throughout NZ, Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New Oppose in Give consideration to the amount of time it will take farmers to adapt and adhere to Variation 2, especially given the uncertainty that farmers Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1201 Zealand, Part have regarding what is expected of them (nitrogen discharge targets) and the fact that it will be hard for some farmers to meet those Christchurch reductions.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53896 Gregory Partnership Oppose A comprehensive Economic Impact Assessment be carried out detailing the effects of the proposed change and the losses in production and Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1202 economic growth for the area and all the impacts that will directly affect farming production and income generation.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56689 Mr John Low Oppose Review the science to ensure the numbers are correct especially relating to 13.3.9 [i think this is meant to be 13.4.9] Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1203

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose in Add into Variation 2 the approach published in Environment Canterbury's Nitrogen Baseline Compliance Note', April 2014 Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1255 Part

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56712 Mayfield Hinds Support Retain the provision for additional irrigation in the Hinds catchment Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1260 Irrigation Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56723 Valetta Irrigation Support Retain the provision for additional irrigation in the Hinds catchment Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1266 Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 53830 Bank of New BNZ has seen the Federated Farmers Submission and supports its approach Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1271 Zealand, Christchurch

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56731 Barrhill Chertsey BCI also notes that it generally supports ( and adopts) the Eiffelton Community Group Irrigation Scheme Incorporated submission, especially as it Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1273 Irrigation Scheme relates to minimum flows and riparian issues in the lower plains area.

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56730 Hinds Plains Land Hinds Plains Land & Water Partnership supports and endorses the submissions of the Upper Hinds Plains Land User Group Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1274 and Water Partnership

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56657 Mr John De Veth Oppose Support all submission points and relief sought identified in the submission from DairyNZ’ Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1279

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 56727 Beef +Lamb New Support Retain all parts of Variation 2 that the submitter has not sought changes to. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1280 Zealand Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 52333 Fonterra Co- Support Retain all parts of Variation 2 that the submitter has not sought changes to. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1285 operative Group Limited

Proposed Variation 2 to the Proposed Canterbury Land and V2 pLWRP- 52271 Dairy NZ Support Retain all parts of Variation 2 that the submitter has not sought changes to. Water Regional Plan - Section 13 Ashburton - 1286

Part 1: Scope of the Variation - V2 pLWRP-17 56657 Mr John De Veth Oppose Support all submission points and relief sought identified in the submission from Federated Farmers

Part 1: Scope of the Variation - V2 pLWRP-359 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose Amend Planning Maps to revert to consultation boundary by excluding green zone along the north bank of the Rangitata River and Water Partnership Any consequential amendments

Part 1: Scope of the Variation - V2 pLWRP- 56691 Shepherds Bush Oppose Amend the Hinds Plains Area as proposed to reinstate the green zone as a separate zone. 1209 2004 Ltd Support the Hinds Plains Land and Water Partnership reference to Hinds Plains Map Boundaries

Part 1: Scope of the Variation - V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose in Amend Variation 2 to provide for properties farmed as one entity that sit across boundaries (Upper/Lower Hinds Hekeao Area) to achieve 1213 Limited and Valetta Part compliance in a fair and equitable manner. Holdings Limited

Part 1: Scope of the Variation - V2 pLWRP- 56709 Mr and Mrs G J and Oppose Revert to the consultation boundaries that leaves green zone along Rangitata River. 1234 J R Early

Paragraph - 5.124 V2 pLWRP-399 53274 Fish and Game Support Retain Rule 5.124. Council Central South Island

Paragraph - 5.124 V2 pLWRP-415 53688 Director General of Support Retain as notified Conservation

Paragraph - 5.129 V2 pLWRP-400 53274 Fish and Game Support Retain Rule 5.129. Council Central South Island

Paragraph - 5.129 V2 pLWRP- 53688 Director General of Support Retain as notified 1249 Conservation

Part 3: Amendments to Section 13 – Ashburton - V2 pLWRP-22 56658 Environmental Oppose Support all submission points and relief sought identified in the submission from DairyNZ Officer Align Farm Partners

Part 3: Amendments to Section 13 – Ashburton - V2 pLWRP-280 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose in Recognise that land within the green zone is deemed to meet desired regional water quality outcomes and amend the relevant policies and Combined Part rules to treat this land in a manner befitting green zone status, along the lines of the CLWRP. Canterbury Branch

Part 3: Amendments to Section 13 – Ashburton - V2 pLWRP-416 53688 Director General of Support Add the following text to the introduction: Conservation in Part The Hinds River is a small rain-fed hill river, with a predominantly fine-gravel bed. The mid-reaches of the main stem often dry out during summer months and the irrigation season. Most natural wetland and forest habitats on the lower plains have been drained and removed for agricultural purposes. Originally, the Hinds River was 'blind', as it flowed into a vast, lowland wetland, rather than flowing directly to the sea, via a single channel. An artificial channel, cut in the 1860s-1870s, created a permanent outlet for the river to flow to the sea. A small hapua (lagoon) is present at the river mouth, although this is blocked to the sea most of the time. Many of the artificial drains, stockwater races and modified Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

channels which replaced the wetlands and waterways, provide substitute habitats for a variety of fish and invertebrate species.

Seven threatened bird species have historically been recorded in the catchment. These species and their respective threat rankings (Miskelly et al. 2008) include: black stilt (kaki Himantopus novaezelandiae: nationally critical); bittern (matuku-hurepo, Botaurus poiciloptilus) and black- fronted tern (tarapirohe, Chlidonias albostriatus, both nationally endangered; Gibson's wandering albatross (toroa, Diomedea antipodensis gibsonii: nationally vulnerable); New Zealand pied oystercatcher (torea, Haematopus finschi: declining); broad-billed prion (titi, Pachyptila vittata: relict) and black shag (koau, Phalacrocorax carbo novaehollandiae: naturally uncommon). Records for these threatened species in the Hinds River are many years old, ranging from 1961 to 2003. This could reflect a real absence of these species in the Hinds River over recent years, or a lack of detailed monitoring.

The Hinds River drains and stock water races contained within the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area contain a range of migratory and non-migratory freshwater fish and macro-invertebrates. Species previously recorded in this area include the threatened species Canterbury mudfish and lamprey, and the at risk species Canterbury galaxias, torrentfish, inanga, bluegill bully, longfin eel, and Stockell's smelt. Freshwater crayfish and freshwater mussels are also known in the area. Importantly Canterbury mudfish are found in remnant habitat within the stock water races; small spring fed tributary streams along the mid main stem of the Hinds River and in tributaries of the North Branch Hinds River.

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-130 56704 Fulton Hogan Support Retain introductory text ensuring: text: Limited in Part (1) The text is consistent in the application, terms and wording of provisions in the Ashburton Section

(2) An ordinary reader of the pLWRP can identify the demarcation between where the general and section-specific rules apply.

(3) Groundwater takes for 'other activities' are classified as a restricted discretionary activity

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-158 53907 Hydrotrader Ltd Oppose in Amend paragraph: text: Part The Solutions Package also includes actions to improve flows in the lowland streams and the Hinds River/Hekeao. Provision is made for switching from surface water or hydraulically connected groundwater to deep groundwater. New abstractions of surface water or groundwater from the Valetta and Mayfield-Hinds Groundwater Allocation Zones, beyond domestic and stock needs and community supplies, is prohibited while allocation limits are not being met. Transfers of surface water consents and groundwater consents within the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone are also prohibited will be carefully managed to prevent increases in water use, while limits are not being met. The solutions package also includes the establishment of a Hinds Drains Working Party to develop and recommend revised allocation limits and minimum flows for the spring-fed plains rivers in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by no later than 2020.

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-299 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend introductory text so the overall nutrient discharges within the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is 26% and recognise that individual text: and Water Part farms are different and need individual achievable targets within the overall reduction. Partnership Amend to allow mitigation measures other than MAR if appropriate.

Any consequential amendments.

[see submission for full details]

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-362 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose in Amend introductory text to present balanced view of the role of agriculture in the management of the catchment text: Irrigation Limited Part Any consequential amendments

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-471 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Amend introductory text to: text: Irrigation Scheme Part (a) better acknowledge the importance of cultural activities within Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area (and the direct link to social and economic wellbeing of community). Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(b) Add a new paragraph (after the paragraph beginning "The Hinds/Hekeao Plains..." and ending with "ecological and recreational values):"

The Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a locally, regionally and nationally important area of agriculture and food production. Farming is a critical and enduring part of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and provides for (both directly and indirectly) economic, social and cultural well-being that needs to be retained.

The Solutions Package requires targets a 45 26 percent reduction in nitrogen losses from farming activities in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by 2035 2050 . All farming activities are to operate at good management practice by 2017. Dairy and dairy support farms are then required to further reduce nitrogen loss rates by 45 and 25 percent respectively, by 2035.Change in land use or land use intensification is provided for on a maximum of 30,000ha provided the nitrogen loss is no more than 27 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per annum.

(d) Need to confirm:

(i) the appropriateness of the required reductions (ability to retain profitability)

(ii) final timeframes for achieving reductions

(e) Amend reference to "managed aquifer recharge" to "catchment scale mitigations"

(f) Amend reference to Good Management Practice, as outlined in submission

(g) Policies/Rules around MAR/TSA need to be broadened to support a wider range of actions [Rules 13.5.35-13.5.37]

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-541 52271 Dairy NZ Support Add a new paragraph into introductory text (before the description of the Zone Committee process): text: in Part The Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a regionally and nationally important area for agriculture and food production. These established activities provide significant employment in the area, both on farm and in service industries. Furthermore, agricultural production from the area is important to supplying raw product for processing elsewhere within the Canterbury Region. Accordingly, the social and economic well-being of the local and regional community is reliant on the agricultural industry in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and it is important that it is retained.

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-542 52271 Dairy NZ Support Amend paragraphs: text: in Part The Solutions Package requires a 45 percent reduction in groundwater nitrate concentration. To achieve that, a 30% reduction in nitrogen losses from farming activities is required in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by 2035. All farming activities are to operate at good management practice by 2017. Dairy and dairy support farms are then required to further reduce nitrogen loss rates by 45 and 25 percent respectively, by 2035 . The solutions package also provided for C change in land use or land use intensification is provided for on a maximum of 30,000ha provided the nitrogen loss is no more than 27 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per annum. (That proposal has been adjusted in this Plan by lowering the 27kg nitrogen loss limit to 25kg to reduce inequities with existing farming activities).

In conjunction with catchment scale mitigations managed aquifer recharge, on-farm mitigation is anticipated to reduce the concentrations of nitrogen in shallow groundwater in Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area to 6.9 milligrams of nitrogen per litre and achieve the 80 percent protection level for aquatic species in the lowland spring-fed streams and the 90 percent protection level for the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao.

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-607 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Add a new paragraph into introduction: text: Zealand Part The Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is an important area for agriculture and food production which provides significant employment in the area, both on-farm and in processing and service industries. The social and economic wellbeing of the community is reliant on the agricultural industry and it is important that it is retained so that the communities can thrive.

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-613 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in (a) That the proposed additions to the preamble be extended so as to acknowledge the importance of agricultural endeavour to the Plains, text: Race Management Part and its direct link to the social and economic wellbeing of those people and communities that reside therein, and/or provide services that Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Limited support the endeavour;

(b) That the first sentence of the fifth paragraph of the additions to the preamble be amended to read:

“ Some e water resources are now showing signs of stress” ,

1. Replace the references to ‘45%’ and ‘2035’ with the figures derived from a comprehensive and detailed investigation that employs the methodology set out in Annexure A to this submission, while also adding text to ensure that it is clear that the % reduction or actual reduction, the timeframe for that reduction, and the achievement of 3,400 t N/yr, are targets (goals), and not limits; 2. Add text to make it plain that the 3,400 t N/yr target will be revisited and, potentially, modified (using a mechanism that is set out in V2) as the methodology for calculating this load improves / becomes more certain; 3. EITHER:

• Refer to a definition of ‘good management practice’ which accords with that set out in Annexure B to this submission; OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE • Delete the reference to good management practices being implemented by 2017 and replace it with a date that reflects the programme of work that is set out in Annexure D to this submission;

1. Delete the references to the reductions that need to be achieved by ‘dairying’ and ‘dairy support’ activities, and replace that text with a series of stepped reductions that apply across the Plains. When deriving the stepped reductions that should apply, the methodology set out in Annexure A of this submission should be employed; 2. Delete the reference to the discharge rate of 27 kgN/ha/yr, and replace it with a more accurate and appropriate rate (or rates) that is derived in accordance with the methodology set out in Annexure C of this submission; 3. Insert an appropriate timeframe for the achievement of the average annual concentration of 6.9 mgN/l in the groundwater, having appropriate regard to the outcomes of the comprehensive and detailed assessment undertaken in accordance with requested relief (c)(i); 4. Recognise that water storage proposals could provide a source of water for MAR, and that this should be seen as a potential positive effect of such proposals; 5. Make it plain that the average annual groundwater concentration of 6.9 mgN/l is a target, and not a limit; and 6. Define the term ‘target’ so that it is clear that when used in V2 it is referring to an aspiration goal(s), and is not a limit(s).

(d) Retain the second sentence of the tenth paragraph (which reads “Provision is made for switching from surface water or hydraulically connected groundwater to deep groundwater” ) unchanged, but ensure that the rules of V2 give effect to, and do not frustrate this outcome; and

(e) Any similar and/or consequential amendments that stem from the changes and/or additions described above.

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-652 56723 Valetta Irrigation Support Amend text in the introduction to present a more balanced view of the role of agriculture in the management of the catchment. text: Limited in Part

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-723 56708 Ravensdown Support Retain current approach in Variation 2 to divide the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area into the upper and lower area text: Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-724 56708 Ravensdown Support Retain the separate provisions included in Variation 2 for these two areas. text: Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-725 56708 Ravensdown Oppose in Address the issues relating to adopting good management practice by 2017 text: Fertiliser Co- Part operative Limited Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-726 56708 Ravensdown Support Retain the intention of the change in land use or land use intensification provisions for a maximum of 30,000 [Proposed Variation 2 to the text: Fertiliser Co- proposed Land and Water Regional Plan] operative Limited

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-727 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Delete maximum nitrogen loss rate of no more than 27kg N/ha/yr and replace it with a commitment to confirm the appropriate GMP nitrogen text: Fertiliser Co- loss rate once the findings of MGM are available. operative Limited

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-739 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose in Add a new paragraph to the introductory narrative before the description of the Zone Committee process and Solutions Package as follows: text: operative Group Part Limited The Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a regionally and nationally important area for agriculture and food production. These established activities provide significant employment in the area, both on farm and in service industries. Furthermore, agricultural production from the area is important to supplying raw product for processing elsewhere within the Canterbury Region. Accordingly, the social and economic well-being of the local and regional community is reliant on the agricultural industry in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and it is important that it is retained.

Amend paragraph 2, page 2 as follows:

The Solutions Package requires a 45 percent reduction in groundwater nitrate concentration. To achieve that, a 30 percent reduction in nitrogen losses from farming activities is required in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by 2035. All farming activities are to operate at good management practice by 2017. Dairy and dairy support farms are then required to further reduce nitrogen loss rates by 45 and 25 percent respectively, by 2035. The solutions package also provided for c Change in land use or land use intensification is provided for on a maximum of 30,000ha provided the nitrogen loss is no more than 27 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per annum. ( That proposal has been adjusted in this Plan by lowering the 27kg nitrogen loss limit to 25kg to reduce inequities with existing farming activities).

Amend paragraph 3, page 2 as follows:

In conjunction with catchment scale mitigations managed aquifer recharge , on- farm mitigation is anticipated to reduce the concentrations of nitrogen in shallow groundwater in Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area to 6.9 milligrams of nitrogen per litre and achieve the 80 percent protection level for aquatic species in the lowland spring-fed streams and the 90 percent protection level for the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao.

Any consequential amendments.

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-815 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in After the third paragraph of the proposed new text add the following: text: of New Zealand Part The Hakatere/Ashburton Catchment and Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is an important area for agriculture and food production which provides significant employment in the area, both on-farm and in processing and service industries. The social and economic wellbeing of the community is reliant on the agricultural industry and it is important that it is retained so that the communities can thrive.

- Before heading 13.1 on page 13-2 insert the following V2 pLWRP-941 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Amend the introductory section to: text: Part a) better acknowledge the importance of agricultural activities within the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area (and its direct link to the social and economic wellbeing of the wider community);

b) amend the relevant part of the second paragraph on page 2 to read:

The Solutions Package requires targets a 45 26 percent reduction in nitrogen losses from farming activities in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by 2035 2050. …

c) In terms of the wider relief sought by the submitter it is also noted that the percentage reduction identified in submission point (b) above (potentially along with the achievement of 3,400t N/yr and 6.9mg N/l ‘targets’), need to be confirmed through a comprehensive and detailed investigation (and subsequent plan change process) that would determine:

i) the appropriateness of the required reductions to farming activities (i.e. while ensuring farming activities can retain an acceptable level of Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

profitability); and

ii) the final timeframes for achieving reductions (and the appropriateness of the ‘targets’ set having regard to the above), and

d) amend the reference to good management practice to accord with approach set out elsewhere in this submission.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-14 56656 Mr Christopher Oppose Amend the baseline land use definition to reflect the highest loss year 2009 - 1 October 2014 or estimated using method xxxxx if lawfully Allen established land intensification has happened over this period.

[this requires a new definition for Baseline to be included in Variation 2]

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-116 52107 NZPork Oppose Amend definition of Baseline Land Use:

means the land use, or uses, on a property between 1 July 2009 and 30 Baseline Land Use June 2013 used to determine the property's 'nitrogen baseline' as defined in section 2.9 of this Plan. In cases where a building consent, effluent discharge consent or other consent has been granted for a new or changed activity in the period of 01 July 2009-30 June 2013, the definition of Baseline Land Use will be on the basis that the activity is fully operational.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-122 52107 NZPork Oppose in Delete definition of Good Management Practice until the outcomes of the Matrix of Good Management Project are known. Part Any consequential amendments

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-228 56727 Beef +Lamb New Oppose Delete definition of baseline land use, following the adoption of the natural capital (LUC) based N loss allocation model. Zealand Limited

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-275 56727 Beef +Lamb New Oppose Add "nitrogen baseline" to the definitions and amend: Zealand Limited Nitrogen Baseline means:

(a) The mean maximum discharge of nitrogen below the root zone in any one year, as modelled with OVERSEER, or equivalent model approved by the Chief Executive of Environment Canterbury, over the period 01 July 2009-30 June 2013, and expressed in kg per hectare per annum, except in relation to Rule 5.46 and 5.62, where it is expressed as a total kg per annum from the identified area of land; and

(b) in the case where a building consent or an effluent discharge consent have been granted for a new or upgraded dairy milking shed, or a new upgraded irrigation system has been commissioned or a building consent granted for a new or upgraded facility associated with the farming operation or a significant change in intensity of operation implemented in the period of 01 July 2009-30 June 2013, the calculation under (a) will be on the basis that the dairy farming activity is operational; and

(c) if OVERSEER is updated, the most recent version is to be used to recalculate the nitrogen baseline using the same input data for the period 01 July 2009- 30 June 2013.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-285 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend the definition of nitrogen baseline: and Water Part Partnership (1) The nitrogen baseline should be the highest from the 2009-2013 period provided that the average continues to be complied with or,

(2) Nitrogen baseline should be established at GMP levels once GMP is defined

(3) Scheme base load should be assessed on consented entitlement, or assessment of fully-developed scheme load based on good management practice

(4)To include farming enterprises Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

And consequential changes [Rule 13.5.13-13.5.23, Table 13(i)]

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-290 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates has been defined but Good Management Practice has yet to be. Seek a plan change to be and Water Part introduced as per Policy 4.11 (pLWRP) to introduce a formal Good Management Practice regime. [Variation 2 should not be mandating Partnership compliance against something that does not exist yet]

Any consequential amendments

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-395 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Add a new definition: Natural Character Council Central Part South Island The Natural Character of rivers lakes and wetlands may include such attributes and characteristics as:

a) natural elements, processes and patterns, chemical, biophysical, ecological, geological, geomorphological and morphological aspects,

b) natural landforms;

c) the natural movement of water and sediment including hydrological and fluvial processes;

d) places that are wild and scenic;

e) a range of natural character from pristine to modified.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-417 53688 Director General of Support Amend 'adaptive management conditions' to ' groundwater adaptive management conditions' Conservation in Part Adopt Definitions of:

Existing surface water and groundwater consent

Targeted stream augmentation

Stock water race

Existing irrigation schemes

[definitions have not been provided]

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-475 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Amend definition of "Baseline Land Use" to: Irrigation Scheme Part (a) contemplate farming enterprises and irrigation schemes

(b) remedy issue around reference to Rules 5.46 and 5.62 [Definition of nitrogen baseline (pLWRP) relies on rules 5.46 and 5.62 and Variation 2 overrides these rules. No note to state that Farming enterprise rules in Variation 2 prevail over the regional rule even though the index acknowledges this. Baseline Land Use refers to a 'property's nitrogen baseline' which may have implications for irrigation schemes and farm enterprises where activities occur on multiple properties]

(d) ensure nitrogen baseline enables compliance to be measured against the highest annual N loss in the period of 2009-2013

Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-477 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Add definition of good management practice, with reference to the fact that it will be populated in accordance with a full Schedule 1 process Irrigation Scheme Part and ensure:

(a) Further reductions will be reviewed and/or apply once the outcomes of the plan change are known.

(b) references to timing of implementation of Good Management to contemplate that outcomes may take some time to occur.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-478 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Add definition of "target": Irrigation Scheme Part means, when used in the context of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, an aspirational goal that the Council will, working with the community of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains, work to achieve, to the extent that it is practicable, appropriate and accords with the purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Any consequential amendments so that targets are not expressed as hard limits

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-485 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Define good management practices so that their effectiveness for achieving specified outcomes can be met. Council Central South Island [see submission to Policy 13.4.13]

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-544 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose in Add definition of augmenting: [amend definition] Part means the addition of water to surface water or groundwater specifically for the purpose of reducing the concentration of nitrate nitrogen in groundwater; increasing flows in lowland streams; or improving reliability of supply for surface water takes

Any consequential amendments

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-545 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Delete 'Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates' from definitions

Any consequential amendments

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-604 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Add definition of 'Root Stock and Crop Survival Water': Zealand Water provided for the protection of root stock of permanent horticulture, and protection of crops, excluding pasture species, animal fodder crops and maize through a reliability standard set at 100%

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-610 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend definition 'Adaptive Management Conditions' by adding: Zealand Part or provide for flow sharing between users

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-611 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend the definition of Baseline Land Use: Zealand Part means that the land use, or uses, on a property or farming enterprise either between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2013, or for horticulture crops over the crop rotation, and used to determine the property's 'nitrogen baseline' as defined in section 2.9 of this Plan.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-612 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend the definition of Good management practice nitrogen loss rates: Zealand Part means nitrogen loss rates (in kilograms per hectare per annum) from a property or farming enterprise to water for different soils, rainfall and farm type operating at good management practice.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-620 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in 1. Add the following definition of Good Management Practice : Race Management Part Limited Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

means the implementation of the measures and practices set out in Schedule 24b – Good Management Practices .;

2. Add the following definition of Target :

means, when used in the context of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, an aspiration goal that the Council will, working with the community of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains, work to achieve, to the extent that is practicable, appropriate and accords with the purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991 .

Any consequential amendments.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-728 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Delete definition of Baseline Land Use Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-729 56708 Ravensdown Oppose in Amend definition of Good Management Practice Loss Rates: Fertiliser Co- Part operative Limited means nitrogen loss rates (in kilograms per hectare per annum) from a property to water as modelled with OVERSEER, or equivalent model approved by the Chief Executive of Environment Canterbury for different soils, rainfall and farm type operating at good management practice.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-730 56708 Ravensdown Support Add definition of farming activity: Fertiliser Co- operative Limited means the use of land for the production of primary products including agricultural, pastoral, horticultural and forestry products.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-749 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose in Amend definition Augmenting as follows: operative Group Part Limited means the addition of water to surface water or groundwater specifically for the purpose of reducing the concentration of nitrate nitrogen in groundwater; increasing flows in lowland streams; or improving reliability of supply for surface water takes.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-750 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Delete the definition Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates. operative Group Limited Any consequential amendments.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-816 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain the definition of 'Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rate' with the following amendments; of New Zealand in Part means nitrogen loss rates (in kilograms per hectare per annum) from a property to water as modelled with OVERSEER®, or equivalent model approved by the Chief Executive of Environment Canterbury for different soils, rainfall and farm type operating at good management practice .

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-817 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose If provisions specifically target Dairy Support as a land use activity, provide a clear definition for Dairy Support. of New Zealand Any consequential amendments (Delete specific provisions for Dairy Support).

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-856 53678 Bowden Oppose Add definition of 'Dairy Support' Environmental [no text provided]

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-979 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Oppose in Re-define area included in Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area to more closely align with monitoring locations on North Branch and South Branch Land User Group Part of the Hinds/Hekeao River

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-982 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Amend the definition of Baseline Land Use: Part a) expressly contemplate farming enterprises and irrigation schemes - and provide a clear method of determining the nitrogen baseline for each being: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

i) the total combined nitrogen baseline in the case of farming enterprises; and

ii) the total combined nitrogen baseline in the case of existing irrigation plus any consented but not yet implemented irrigation in the case of an irrigation scheme (noting that the latter might be achieved through appropriate separate recognition elsewhere in the plan).

b) remedy the current issue around reference to Rules 5.46 and 5.62; and

c) ensure that the nitrogen baseline still enables compliance to be measured against both the average and the highest annual N- loss in the period in 2009-2013 (consistent with the use of OVERSEER as a long term model).

Any consequential amendments.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-983 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Amended the definition of good management practice: ” Part a) with reference to the fact that it will be populated in accordance with a full Schedule 1 process (where the costs and benefits can be properly assessed) as a part of the notified plan change under Policy 4.11 of the pLWRP;

b) for any further reductions to reviewed and/or only apply once the outcomes of the plan change referred to are known; and

c) for the references to the timing of the implementation of good management (throughout Variation 2) to contemplate that the actual good management outcomes may t ake some time to occur (with the actual requirement being to be taking ‘positive step s’ towards full implementation rather the achievement of actual outcomes from the outset).

Any consequential amendments.

[No such definition - good management practice either submitter is referring to good management practice nitrogen loss rates or definition in the pLWRP]

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP-984 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose Add a new definition Target:

means, when used in the context of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, an aspiration goal that the Council will ,working with the community of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains, work to achieve, to the extent that is practicable, appropriate and accords with the purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Any consequential amendments.

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend the definition of good management practice: ” 1031 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Inc a) with reference to the fact that it will be populated in accordance with a full Schedule 1 process (where the costs and benefits can be properly assessed) as a part of the notified plan change under Policy 4.11 of the pLWRP;

b) for any further reductions to reviewed and/or only apply once the outcomes of the plan change referred to are known; and

c) for the references to the timing of the implementation of good management (throughout Variation 2) to contemplate that the actual good management outcomes may take some time to occur (with the actual requirement being to be taking 'positive steps' towards full implementation rather the achievement of actual outcomes from the outset.

Any consequential amendments.

[No such definition - good management practice either submitter is referring to good management practice nitrogen loss rates or definition in the pLWRP] Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP- 56652 Terralea Partnership Oppose Amend Baseline land use to allow for change in land use. 1189

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP- 56709 Mr and Mrs G J and Oppose The baseline [baseline land use] should be at least highest from the 2009-14 period or preferably the baseline should be established at GMP 1231 J R Early levels once GMP is defined. Exceptions need to be made in extra-ordinary circumstances.

Any consequential amendments (13.5.13 and 13.5.20).

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP- 56709 Mr and Mrs G J and Oppose Amend the definition of baseline land use to include the words farming enterprises. 1233 J R Early Any consequential amendments (13.5.10, 13.5.13 and 13.5.20).

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP- 56665 Mr James Murdoch Oppose Add a definition of Good Management Practice (definition of GMP not provided). 1235

13.1A: Definitions - V2 pLWRP- 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete the definition of "Baseline Land Use" and replace with: 1321 Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu Change of Land Use means:

Any increase in the area of land irrigated on a property; or

Any increase in the area of land under cultivation; or

Any increase in the number of weaned cattle grazed on the property; or

Any increase in the amount of effluent, sewage, bio solids or other organic material spread or otherwise disposed of on site;

But does not include any of these activities where they have been authorised by a resource consent issued prior to 27th September 2014 where that resource consent has not yet been given effect but has not lapsed.

Any consequential amendments.

- Insert the following table and text under new ‘13.1A: V2 pLWRP-150 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in a. The definition of Good management Practice Nitrogen Loss rates be amended as follows: Definitions’ heading: Nutrients Limited Part means nitrogen loss rates (in kilograms per hectare per annum) from the root zone of a property to water from different soils, rainfall and farm type operating at good management practice as set out in Schedule 24a and in accordance with developments in farming practices .

b. Any similar amendments with like effect.

c. Any consequential amendments.

- Insert the following table and text under new ‘13.1A: V2 pLWRP-153 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in a. Section 13.1A be amended to include a definition of dairy support. Definitions’ heading: Nutrients Limited Part b. Any similar amendments with like effect.

c. Any consequential amendments.

- Insert the following table and text under new ‘13.1A: V2 pLWRP-157 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in a. Section 13.1A be amended to include a definition of dairy support. Definitions’ heading: Nutrients Limited Part b. Any similar amendments with like effect.

c. Any consequential amendments.

- Insert the following table and text under new ‘13.1A: V2 pLWRP- 56632 Ms Joanne Burke Oppose Delete the definition of baseline land use from 2009 to 2013 or amend to include its implications for those who have been through some form Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Definitions’ heading: 1180 of development over this time.

Amend Policies 13.4.5 and 13.4.6 - V2 pLWRP-418 53688 Director General of Support Retain Policies 11.4.5 [13.4.5] and 13.4.6 Conservation

Amend Policies 13.4.5 and 13.4.6 - V2 pLWRP-614 52267 Horticulture New Support Add new policy: Zealand Targets and limits set in this variation will be reviewed before 2017 to ensure that the refinements in methodology and models used are reflected in the allocation and targets and limits set and changes notified in a plan change once the MGM (matrix of good management) outcomes are known.

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-226 56631 Assets Manager Support Retain Policy 13.4.5 Ashburton District Council

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-273 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose in Delete the proposed amendment to Policy 13.4.5 and add a new policy 13.4.5 (b); Rūnanga O Ngāi Part Tahu To consider the use of deep groundwater as a replacement water source for surface or stream depleting groundwater in the Valetta and Mayfield Hinds Water allocation zones provided:

(a) There is no hydraulic connectivity between the deep groundwater and shallower groundwater sufficient to result in long term adverse effects on base flows in lowland springs and streams either singularly or cumulatively;

(b) Moving to deep groundwater abstraction will improve flows in the surface water body;

(d) The abstraction does not result in over-allocation or further over-allocation of water for abstraction from the zone;

(e) There is no adverse effect on any silent file area or site of wāhi tapu or wāhi taonga; and

(f) Any bore interference effects are acceptable in accordance with Schedule 12.

Any consequential amendments.

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-401 53274 Fish and Game Support Retain Policy 13.4.5: Council Central South Island

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-830 52186 Mr Keith Support Transfer to groundwater needs to be guaranteed availability Townshend

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-848 56671 Mr Brent Schmack Support Retain policy

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-866 56668 K J and M C Read Support Retain policy

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-881 56670 Mr Gary Wilson Support Recognise that not all applicants will be able to access deep groundwater due to sand/salt intrusion and well interference effects

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-890 56666 Mr William Kingston Support Recognise that not all applicants will be able to access deep groundwater due to sand/salt intrusion and well interference effects

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-933 56721 Mr Lyndsay Read Support Retain policy

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP-947 56728 Mr Edward Support Retain policies Winchester Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Support Amend Variation 2 to make it clear that an application to which Policy 13.4.5 applies is not unintentionally caught by the transfer provisions 1076 Group Irrigation in Part (could include an expansion of the advisory note under 'Transfer of Water Permits') Scheme Inc

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.5 to enable the transfer of surface water to groundwater 1117 Group Irrigation Part Scheme

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.5 to enable the transfer of surface water to groundwater (allowing this in the policy does not enable it) 1118 Others Part

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP- 56652 Terralea Partnership Support Retain Policy 13.4.5. 1191

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP- 56712 Mayfield Hinds Support Retain Policy 13.4.5 1256 Irrigation Limited

Paragraph - 13.4.5 V2 pLWRP- 56723 Valetta Irrigation Support Retain Policy 13.4.5 1262 Limited

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP-172 52278 Irrigation New Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.6: Zealand Inc Part The water resulting from any surrendered surface water and stream depleting groundwater takes in the Hakatere/Ashburton River catchment will not be reallocated and will be left in the river until such time as the catchment is no longer over allocated and in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area will not be reallocated and will be left in the river.

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP-225 56631 Assets Manager Support Retain Policy 13.4.6 Ashburton District Council

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP-297 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose Delete the amendment made to Policy 13.4.6 and Water Partnership

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP-402 53274 Fish and Game Support Retain Policy 13.4.6. Council Central South Island

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP-882 56670 Mr Gary Wilson Support Retain as notified

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP-889 56666 Mr William Kingston Support Retain as notified

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP-988 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.6 as follows:

will be left in the river until allocation is at or under catchment limit

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP- 53682 Community & Public Support Retain Policy 13.4.6. 1049 Health, CDHB

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP- 56712 Mayfield Hinds Support Retain Policy 13.4.6 1257 Irrigation Limited Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP- 56723 Valetta Irrigation Support Retain Policy 13.4.6 1263 Limited

Paragraph - 13.4.6 V2 pLWRP- 56728 Mr Edward Support Retain policies 1284 Winchester

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-131 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in Amendments to the policy sections to include a method that establishes the process (with the associate timeframes) for establishing an Nutrients Limited Part independent technical advisory panel for the purpose of:

a. confirming a phased implementation timeline;

b. appropriate use of OVERSEER within the Hinds/Hekeao Plains catchment and any associated development requirements;

c. considering any prioritization of land management practices in relation to not only nitrogen management, but also phosphorous, sediment and E.coli;

d. consideration of adaptive management processes for reducing nitrogen leaching from affected farming properties where implementation of progressively more stringent on-farm management practices are required; and

e. reviewing the effectiveness of any mitigation technologies.

the panel would recognise the difference between tactical farm management decisions that would need to be made in response to phosphorous, sediment and E.coli management, versus strategic management decisions in response to nitrogen management.

f. any similar relief with like effects.

g. any consequential amendments arising from the amendments sort above.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-139 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in Amendments to the policy sections to include a method: Nutrients Limited Part (a) By mid-2015, Environment Canterbury will further investigate, as part of the Matrix of Good management Project, good management practices for phosphorous and sediment discharges with the Hinds/Hekeao Plains catchment and that, where necessary, any outcome of this further work be included in Section 13 of the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan by way of variation or plan change in accordance with Schedule 1 of the RMA.

(b) Any similar amendments with like effects.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-183 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose in Add the following new policy: Rūnanga O Ngāi Part Tahu Recognise the cultural significance of the Hekeao/Hinds River to Ngāi Tahu and enable Ngāi Tahu to exercise kaitiakitanga and mahinga kai in the catchment through:

- Continual improvement in the flows in lowland streams and springs over time;

- Continual reductions in the concentrations of nitrogen in groundwater over time;

- Minimising the potential discharge of contaminants into water through land use practices, riparian management, and waterway and drain maintenance; and Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- Encouraging the protection or restoration of natural wetland areas and other mahinga kai.

Any consequential amendments.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-248 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Support Add a new policy: [submission proposes to add a new Policy 13.4.14] Rūnanga O Ngāi in Part Tahu Manage groundwater and surface water as a single resource to ensure flows in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area are improved and the allocation limits set in Table 13(f) are met.

Renumber subsequent policies accordingly.

Any consequential amendments.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-279 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Support Add a new policy 13.4.17: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu Ensure any transfer of water permits within the Valetta and Mayfield Hinds Water Allocation zones does not result in any increase in the amount of water abstracted from those zones and any other adverse effects on the environment are avoided, remedied or mitigated.

Renumber subsequent policies accordingly.

Any consequential changes.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-306 56730 Hinds Plains Land Support Add a new policy to: and Water Partnership Allow the formation of land user groups [so farmers can get together to manage losses within overall policy].

Amend Variation so that 'Land User Group' has similar status to 'Farming Enterprise' and where farming enterprise is referred to it also refers to Land User Groups.

Any consequential amendments

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-430 53688 Director General of Support Add new policy 13.4.20 (or similar): Conservation Encourage the development of constructed wetlands in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area to reduce nutrients and microbial contaminants and provide ecosystem services, mahinga kai and fish and bird habitat.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-476 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Include new policy as follows: There are no direct or indirect discharges to surface waterbodies or groundwater of: Council Central Part South Island ( a) untreated sewage, stock effluent, wastewater or bio-solids;

(b) solid or hazardous waste or solid animal waste;

(d) organic waste or leachate from storage of organic material; and

(e) untreated industrial or trade waste.

For other discharges of contaminants to surface waterbodies or groundwater or into or onto land where they may then enter surface water bodies or groundwater, the effects of any discharge are minimised by the use of measures that: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(a) first, avoids the production of the contaminant;

(b) secondly, reuses, recovers or recycles the contaminant;

(d) finally, wherever practical and relevant utilise land-based treatment, a wetland constructed to treat contaminants or a designed treatment system prior to discharge; and

(e) meets the freshwater objectives/ limits/ targets set in tables 13(a) and (g).

Any discharge of a contaminant into or onto land where it may enter groundwater shall:

(a) not exceed the natural capacity of the soil to treat or remove the contaminant; and

(b) not exceed available water storage capacity of the soil; and

(i) meet any nutrient limits/targets/loads or reductions set out in tables 13(a), (g), (h) and (i);

(ii) utilise the best practicable option to ensure the size of any contaminant plume is as small as is reasonably practicable, and there is sufficient distance between the point of discharge, any other discharge and drinking water supplies to allow for the natural decay or attenuation of pathogenic micro-organisms in the contaminant plume;

(iii) not result in the accumulation of pathogens, or a persistent or toxic contaminant that would render the land unsuitable for agriculture, commercial, domestic or recreational use or water unsuitable for its life supporting capacity, to meet community outcomes or as a source of potable water or for agriculture;

(iv) not raise groundwater levels so that land drainage is impeded; and

(v) not have any adverse effects on the drinking water quality of the groundwater, including any risk to public health

(vi) not have any adverse effects on any surface water resources fed from that groundwater .

Any consequential amendments (to reflect policy intention in rules).

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-482 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Add a new policy: Council Central Part South Island Land use activities affecting groundwater and surface water are managed as follows:

Sediment

1. Activities are managed to reduce the risk of accelerated erosion of the land and avoid discharges of sediment to surface waterbodies

Faecal contamination Farming activities must be required to

1. Prevent cattle, deer, pigs, and horses access to surface waterbodies and their beds 2. Avoid direct discharges to surface waterbodies including but not limited to from drains, tracks, culverts, bridges, raceways, runoff 3. Establish programmes for implementing any required changes Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Nutrients

Land use activities must be managed including through regulation to

1. prevent direct discharges of nutrients to surface waterbodies 2. meet leaching limits set at efficiency standards in catchments which are under allocated 3. met LUC N leaching target in catchments which are approaching or exceeding limits 4. prepare a nutrient management plan 5. submit nutrient management plan and supporting input data to the regional council.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-489 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Add a new policy: Council Central Part South Island Water quantity is managed to enable people, industry, and agriculture to take and use water to meet their reasonable needs while ensuring that:

a) For surface water

1. Minimum flows and allocation regimes are set for the purpose of maintaining or enhancing the existing life supporting capacity of waterbodies and recognising and providing for values (listed) 2. In times of water shortage, takes are restricted to those that are essential to the health or safety of people, and communities, or for drinking water for animals and all other takes are ceased

b) For groundwater

1. Takes do not cause a significant adverse effect on the long term groundwater yield 2. Groundwater takes that are hydraulically connected to surface waterbodies are managed with minimum flow and allocation regimes established for those surface water bodies and to protect their natural character 3. Groundwater takes that are hydraulically connected to lakes or wetlands are managed to protect the life supporting capacity and natural character of those wetlands and lakes 4. The adverse effects of a groundwater take on other groundwater and surface takes are avoided 5. Saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers, induced by groundwater takes, is avoided.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-493 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Add a new policy: Council Central Part South Island Water use must be necessary, reasonable, and justifiable for its intended use, and where it meets these criteria its use must be efficient. Water must be used efficiently, including by the following measures:

1) Requiring water audits and water budgets to check for leakages and water use efficiency

2) Requiring the use of, or progressive upgrade to infrastructure for water distribution that minimises the loss of water and restricts the use of water to the amounts determined by policy (reasonable, justifiable need for water)

3) Enabling the transfer of water permits

4) Raising awareness about water efficiency issues and techniques

5) Requiring monitoring of water takes, including by installing water metering and telemetry.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-502 53274 Fish and Game Oppose in Add a new policy: Council Central Part Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

South Island Encourage the development of wetlands to reduce nutrients and microbial contaminants and provide ecosystem services, mahinga kai and fish and bird habitat.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-603 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Add a new Policy: Zealand In times of water shortages provide for taking of water for the sole purpose of avoiding the death of horticultural root stock or crops as provided for in consent conditions.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-618 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Add a new policy: Zealand The nitrogen baseline for a property or enterprise can be reassessed where it can be demonstrated that the 4 years 2009-2013 do not accurately reflect the nature of the operation.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-622 52267 Horticulture New Support Add a new policy and commensurate permitted activity rules and methods to enable transfer of nitrogen within and between enterprises and Zealand farms within the same water management unit (or similar rules and methods) to give effect to development of a transfer system.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-780 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Add a new Policy 13.4.14A: operative Group Limited Enable catchment scale mitigations that improve overall water quality in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and improve reliability of supply for surface water takes, including:

(a) improving flows in the spring fed water bodies;

(b) decreasing nitrate nitrogen concentrations in the Hinds River/Hekeao and spring fed waterbodies; or

Any consequential amendments.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-887 56670 Mr Gary Wilson Support Add new policy 13.4.20 as follows:

Manage water take and land use, water quality and land use activities in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area in a manner that recognises the economic significance and importance of continuing to provide for existing and consented farming activities.

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP-914 56666 Mr William Kingston Support Add new policy as follows:

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP- 53274 Fish and Game Support Add a new policy that ensures when consents expire in an over allocated catchment any new consent must be considered in light of the 1240 Council Central preference for use of deep groundwater. South Island

Insert Policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 - V2 pLWRP- 53688 Director General of Support Add new Policy 13.4.21 (or similar): 1250 Conservation Enable targeted stream augmentation east of SH1 in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao areas to sustain freshwater ecosystems while providing water reticulation services to supply existing irrigation schemes.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-171 52278 Irrigation New Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9(d): Zealand Inc Part Reducing overall nitrogen losses from farming activities by 45% 26% in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge to augment ground and/or surface water catchment scale mitigations to include Managed Aquifer Recharge and Targeted Stream Augmentation to achieve an overall 45% reduction. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-196 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.9 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu Improve the overall water quality in the Hinds/Hekeao Catchment by:

(a) Minimising the potential of any land use to discharge contaminants to water by adopting the good management practices listed in Schedule 24a;

(b) Reducing the amount of sediment, phosphorous and microbial contaminants entering water through the use of Farm Environment Plans and excluding stock from waterways;

(c) In the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, maintaining current low levels of dissolved nitrogen concentrations in water by avoiding new land uses with estimated N losses that exceed the levels for the A Band limit set out in Table XX; and

(d) In the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area reducing the concentrations of dissolved nitrogen in water by limiting the amount of N loss that can occur through changes in land use which exceed the A Band limits set out in Table XX; and requiring a reduction in N losses from existing land uses that exceed the B Band limit in accordance with Policy 13.4.10 (b).

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-229 56727 Beef +Lamb New Support Retain Policy 13.4.9 Zealand Limited

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-232 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9(d): Part reducing overall nitrogen losses by 45 30 percent in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge to augment groundwater and/or surface water, catchment scale mitigations.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-281 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9: Combined Part Canterbury Branch Especially Part (d), to reflect a realistic balance between the catchment load limit and the need to reduce N discharge, allowance for further intensification (up to 30,000 ha) and the ability of MAR to dilute dissolved N without adverse impacts on those at the lower end of the catchment.

[no alternative % number is given]

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-363 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.9(d)OR Irrigation Limited Amend Policy 13.4.9(d):

reducing overall nitrogen losses by 45 percent in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area...

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-403 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.9 and replace with the following or similar: Council Central South Island Manage land use within the Hinds/Hekeao Plains catchment area by regulating farming so that:

(1) Good management practices are implemented to reduce Sediment, phosphorus, nitrogen and microbial contamination of surface waterbodies

(2) Where water quality currently meets the limits set in tables 13(a) and (g) that that the limits are not exceeded;

(3) Where water quality currently exceeds the targets set in tables 13(a) and (g) that water quality is improved overtime as set out in tables Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

13(h) and 13(i)

(4) Increases in nitrogen leaching are prohibited

(5) A 45% reduction in nitrogen leaching is achieved by 2030

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-419 53688 Director General of Support Amend Policy 13.4.9 (b) to replace 'microbes' with microbial contaminants Conservation in Part

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-479 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9(d): Irrigation Scheme Part reducing overall nitrogen losses from farming activities by 45 26 percent in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge catchment scale mitigations to augment groundwater and/or surface water.

confirm appropriateness of 26% reduction following introduction of good management practice

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-547 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9(b): Part Improving management of microbes, nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment in both areas;

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-549 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose in Delete Policy 13.4.9(c) Part Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-550 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9(d): Part Reducing overall nitrogen losses by 45 30 percent in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge to augment groundwater and/or surface water.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-552 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose in Add a new clause to Policy 13.4.9: Part Adopting the use of catchment scale mitigations for the ground or surface water of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains including augmentation, by way of managed aquifer recharge and targeted stream augmentation.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-624 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in Amend condition (d) of Policy 13.4.9: Race Management Part Limited Seeking to reduce Reducing the overall nitrogen losses by 45 x% to values in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area that assist in the achievement of the target set in Policy 13.4.12 and...

Amend the reference to 45% in Paragraph (d) with either a target actual reduction or a target % reduction that is derived from a comprehensive and detailed investigation that employs the methodology set out in Annexure A to this submission;

Add a new condition (e) that reads:

Establishing targets for the N catchment load levels that are being sought, and reviewing those catchment loads as the methodology for deriving Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

them improves.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-655 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.9(d) OR Limited Amend Policy 13.4.9(d) by deleting 45 percent

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-731 56708 Ravensdown Support Amend Policy 13.4.9(c): Fertiliser Co- in Part operative Limited restricting controlling increases in nitrogen losses in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area; and

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-751 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Delete Policy 13. 4.9( c ). operative Group Limited Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-752 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend policy 13.4.9 (b) to read: operative Group Limited Improving management of microbes, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment in both areas.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-765 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Add a new Policy 13.4.9 (e): operative Group Limited Adopting the use of catchment scale mitigations for the ground or surface water of the Hinds/Hekeao Plains, including augmentation, by way of managed aquifer recharge and targeted stream augmentation.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-891 56666 Mr William Kingston Support Amend Policy 13.4.9 as follows: in Part Restricting increases in nitrogen losses load in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area; and

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-892 56666 Mr William Kingston Support Amend Policy 13.4.9(d) as follows:

Aim to reduce e ing overall the N load nitrogen losses in surface and shallow groundwater N concentrate to a level of 6.9 mg/L (including MAR) by 45 percent in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge to augment groundwater and/or surface water.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-961 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Oppose in Retain (a) and (b) in Policy 13.4.9 as notified Land User Group Part

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-962 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Oppose in Delete (c) in Policy 13.4.9 Land User Group Part

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-985 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9(d): Part reducing overall nitrogen losses from farming activities by 45 26% percent in the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge to augment groundwater and/or surface water.

The policy should be further amended to simply refer to catchment scale mitigations.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP-989 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9(d) as follows: Part reducing overall nitrogen losses by 45 30 percent in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge to Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

augment groundwater and/or surface water. catchment scale mitigations.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.9(d) as follows: 1032 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Inc reducing overall nitrogen losses from farming activities by 45 26% percent in the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge to augment groundwater and/or surface water.

The policy should be further amended to simply refer to catchment scale mitigations.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP- 53682 Community & Public Support Retain Policy 13.4.9 (b). 1050 Health, CDHB

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP- 53682 Community & Public Support Oppose the use of the word "restrict" without guidance or quantitative value. Insert a quantifiable reference to define "restrict" 1051 Health, CDHB in Part

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Ensure that full regard (under Policy 13.4.9(d)) has been given to the risk MAR could impose on the drainage district (in terms of elevating 1087 Group Irrigation Part groundwater levels) to avoid damage to farms. Scheme

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Oppose in Ensure that full regard (under Policy 13.4.9(d)) has been given to the risk MAR could impose on the drainage district (in terms of elevating 1119 Others Part groundwater levels) to avoid damage to farms.

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP- 56712 Mayfield Hinds Support Retain Policy 13.4.9(a)(b)(c) 1258 Irrigation Limited

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP- 56723 Valetta Irrigation Support Retain Policy 13.4.9(a)(b)(c) 1264 Limited

- 13.4.9 V2 pLWRP- 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend introductory text so the overall nutrient discharge within the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is 26% and recognise that individual farms 1267 and Water Part are different and need individual achievable targets within the overall reduction. Partnership Amend to allow mitigation measures other than MAR if appropriate.

Any consequential amendments.

[see submission for full details]

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-19 56654 Mr Daniel Stack Oppose Amend 13.4.10 (d) to better define how this outcome can be achieved.

[This should be 13.4.9 (d)]

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-199 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.10 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu ( a) By 01 July 2016 include by way of a plan change a schedule of reasonable N loss rates for farm activities on soil types when working to good management practice; and a schedule of requirements for N reductions for existing land uses which have N loss estimates in Overseer which exceed the B band limit (27kg/ha/yr).

(b) By 01 July 2017 require:

(i) All land uses which have nitrogen loss calculations above the A Band limit to reduce their N losses to no more than the applicable number for good management practice set out in the schedule under policy 13.4.10 (a); and

(ii) Require existing land uses whose nitrogen loss calculation are higher than 27kg/ha/yr as set out in the B Band in Table XX to implement a nitrogen reduction plan to reduce N losses as required in the schedule introduced under Policy (a) above; OR Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

If no such schedules exist, require all existing land uses with nitrogen loss calculations that exceed the A Band limit to adopt best practicable option to minimize N losses.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-282 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose in Delete Part (a) of Policy 13.4.10 unless it is accompanied by a satisfactory definition of what a drain is in the context of this rule. Combined Part Canterbury Branch

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-300 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation so that Upper Hinds only required to hold contamination at present levels where levels are not problematic. and Water Part Partnership

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-420 53688 Director General of Support Amend Policy 13.4.10 to replace 'microbes' with microbial contaminants Conservation in Part

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-472 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.10: Council Central South Island Reduce discharges of microbes, phosphorus, sediments and nitrogen in the Hinds/ Hekeao Plains catchment by:

(a) excluding intensively farmed stock cattle, pigs, and deer from surface waterbodies including drains in addition to the region-wide stock exclusion rules and ephemeral waterbodies; and

(b) implementing the farm practices in schedule 24; or

(c) preparing and implementing farm environment plans in accordance with Schedule 7 and 24a which set out and define good management practices; and

(d) specifying set reductions in contaminate losses which work towards ensuring that catchment limits and targets set out in amended tables 13(a) and 13(g) are achieved by 2050.

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-732 56708 Ravensdown Support Retain the intent of Policy 13.4.10 with regard to the management of phosphorus Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-893 56666 Mr William Kingston Support Amend Policy 13.4.10(a) as follows: in Part Where practical excluding intensively farmed stock from drains in addition to region-wide stock exclusion rules; and

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-963 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Support Amend Policy 13.4.10 as follows: Land User Group in Part excluding intensively farmed stock from drains in addition to the region-wide stock exclusion rules; and

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP-964 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Support Retain (b) and (c) in Policy 13.4.10 as notified Land User Group in Part

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.10 (and other provisions that address stock exclusion) or include a further definition of 'drain' that limits the application of 1033 Group Irrigation the rules to only the mainstems of drains described in Table 13(e) Scheme Inc (all other drains would be managed through FEP)

[This would apply to Rule 13.5.26]

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP- 56687 Ashburton Hinds Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.10 to clarify which drains stock are expected to be excluded from 1077 Drainage Rating Part Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

District Liaison Committee

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.10(a) to clarify the reference to drain, ensuring that this only applies to the main stems of the drains, as listed in Table 13(e). 1088 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Ensure the FEPs address the stock exclusion from all other drains

- 13.4.10 V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.10(a) to clarify the reference to drain 1120 Others Part

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-118 52107 NZPork Oppose Delete reference to phosphorus losses in Policy 13.4.11

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-170 52278 Irrigation New Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.11: Zealand Inc Part Maintain water quality in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by capping discharges of nitrogen at 114 tonnes of nitrogen per year and requiring all farming activities to operate at good management practice to maintain current phosphorus losses.

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-200 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.11 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu Reduce losses of sediment and phosphorus to waterways by requiring land uses in areas which are vulnerable to sediment or phosphorous loss, as shown on Planning Maps xxx to implement sediment and phosphorous management measures as part of a Farm Environment Plan.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-230 56727 Beef +Lamb New Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.11: Zealand Limited Maintain water quality i (a) In the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, by capping discharges of nitrogen at 114 tonnes of nitrogen per year and requiring all farming activities to operate at good management practice to maintain current phosphorus losses.

i. Requiring all farming activities operate at good management practice: and

ii. Requiring the adoption of nitrogen loss rates to meet catchment load, based on Land Use Capability, from 2025.

(b) In the Lower Hinds Plains Area

i. Requiring all farming activities to operate at good management practice: and

ii. the adoption of nitrogen loss rates to meet the catchment load based on Land Use Capability, from 2025.

Amend rules to reflect this revised approach to N loss allocation.

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-283 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.12 to provide an appropriate flexibility threshold, below which farmers can change land use as a permitted activity, to enable Combined flexibility of land use within the Upper Plains area. Amend the discharge cap to enable appropriate flexibility of land use. Canterbury Branch [no threshold or cap provided]

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-301 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.11 to provide for the updating of load limit as data on base is obtained. and Water Partnership Any consequential amendment [Policy 13.4.12 and Table 13(g)]

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-421 53688 Director General of Support Retain Policy 13.4.11 Conservation Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-473 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.11 and replace with a new policy which ensures that land use will be managed to ensure that the objectives, limits/ targets Council Central set out in tables 13(a), 13(g) and 13 (j) will be achieved by 2050 for the objectives, and 2030 for the loads. Nutrient loads should be calculated South Island based on the loads required to achieve the instream DRP and DIN limits/ targets set out in the amended table 13(j).

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-557 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.11:

Maintain water quality in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area capping discharges of nitrogen at 114 tonnes of nitrogen per year and by requiring all farming activities to operate at good management practice to manage nutrient, microbial and sediment losses maintain current phosphorus losses. to achieve the limits in Table 13(ga).

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-615 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend the 114 tonne limit to be an interim target. Zealand Part

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-733 56708 Ravensdown Support Amend Policy 13.4.11: Fertiliser Co- in Part operative Limited Maintain water quality in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by capping controlling discharges of nitrogen losses at 114 tonnes of nitrogen per year and requiring all farming activities to operate at good management practice to maintain current control phosphorus losses.

(or similar wording)

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-734 56708 Ravensdown Support Clarify how the 114 tonnes of nitrogen load for the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area was determined. Fertiliser Co- in Part operative Limited

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-766 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.11: operative Group Limited Maintain water quality in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by capping discharges of nitrogen at 144 tonnes of nitrogen per year and by requiring all farming activities to operate at good management practice to manage nutrient, microbial and sediment losses to maintain current phosphorus losses to achieve the limits in Table 13(ga) .

[See submission for Table 13(g)]

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-819 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain the Good Management Practice approach to controlling phosphorus loss, but amend text in Policy 13.4.11 to say: of New Zealand in Part Maintain water quality in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by capping discharges of nitrogen at 114 tonnes of nitrogen per year and requiring all farming activities to operate at good management practices to maintain current control phosphorus losses.

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-853 53678 Bowden Oppose Delete Policy Environmental

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP-965 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.11 as follows: Land User Group Part Maintain water quality in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by capping discharges of nitrogen at 114 tonnes of nitrogen per year and requiring all farming activities to operate at good management practice to maintain current phosphorus losses to achieve the limits in Table 13 xx: Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area Limits

[NB: Table 13 xx: Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area Limits proposed to be inserted in Section 13.7.3]

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP- 56632 Ms Joanne Burke Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.11 - a 114 tonne nitrogen loss limit for the Upper Plains Area. 1181 Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.11 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Add a deadline of 2018 for catchment hydrological and economic modelling (using a model with similar functionality to 'Source') and use the 1237 Zealand Part modelling to describe an NPS limit from 2018 onwards.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-173 52278 Irrigation New Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.12: Zealand Inc Part Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve a groundwater concentration of 9.2mg/l by 2035. target load of 3400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035.

Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve target load of 3400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035 calculated using the following methodology (NOTE: the preferred option, including the methodology if required, will be provided at hearing).

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-201 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.12 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu Exclude intensively farmed livestock from all waterways, wetlands and drains in the Hinds/Hekeao catchment and avoid the standing of cattle, pigs or deer in the Hinds/Hekeao River any waterway, wetland or drain in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area.

Any consequential changes.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-233 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.12: Part Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve a target load of 3400 tonnes of nitrogen per year 70% of the existing catchment load contributed by farming activities by 2035.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-284 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.12 to set realistic targets for the reduction in N discharge, with regard to both quantity and timeframe. The initial focus Combined should be on achieving GMP’s which will deliver improved water quality rather than placing undue emphasis on Overseer-generated target Canterbury Branch numbers at an individual farm level. By the time the plan has its first review, much more information will be available to inform future direction.

[No target is provided]

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-298 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Add a rule that either: and Water Part Partnership (1) Sets a target percentage reduction in load, or

(2) Requires a recalculation of target load to maintain a similar percentage of reduction in N losses if subsequent more accurate data shows the base load is different than 4500 tonnes.

(3) Requires standardised approach to use of OVERSEER and the operation and development of OVERSEER

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-364 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.12 OR Irrigation Limited Amend Policy 13.4.12 to insert a higher target load of Nitrogen and extend the date by which the load is to be achieved.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-422 53688 Director General of Support Retain Policy 13.4.12 Conservation

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-474 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.12: Council Central South Island Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area catchment area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen and phosphorus from farming activities to achieve a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035 the in stream targets for DIN and DRP and their Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

associated nutrient load targets as set out in amended table 13(g).

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-480 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.12: Irrigation Scheme Part Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve with the goal of achieving a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035 2050.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-558 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.12: Part Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year 70% of the catchment load contributed by farming activities as at 1 October 2014 , by 2035.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-616 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend the 3400 tonne limit to an interim target Zealand Part Indicate a deadline of 2018 for catchment hydrological and economic modelling (using a model with similar functionality to 'Source') and use the modelling to calculate an actual limit.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-633 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in (a) Amend Policy 13.4.12 as follows: Race Management Part Limited Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve with the goal of achieving a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035 x.

(b) Amend the reference to 2035 with a target date that is derived from a comprehensive and detailed investigation that employs the methodology set out in Annexure A to this submission.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-656 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.12 OR Limited Amend Policy 13.4.12 to insert a higher target load of Nitrogen and extend the date by which the load is to be achieved.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-735 56708 Ravensdown Support Amend Policy 13.4.12 as follows: Fertiliser Co- in Part operative Limited Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen losses from farming activities to achieve a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035.

(or similar wording)

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-736 56708 Ravensdown Support Clarify how the 3400 tonnes of nitrogen limit for the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area was determined. Fertiliser Co- in Part operative Limited

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-737 56708 Ravensdown Support Make a commitment to revisit (through a note associated with a policy) the percentage reductions proposed in Table 13(h) to determine Fertiliser Co- in Part whether the 3400 N tonne load can be achieved once the findings of MGM are known. (see also Table 13(h)) operative Limited

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-768 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.12: operative Group Limited Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve a target Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

load of 3400 tonnes of nitrogen per year 70% of the catchment load contributed by farming activities as at 1 October 2014 by 2035.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-820 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Amend Policy 13.4.12 as follows: of New Zealand in Part Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen losses from farming activities to achieve a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035.

[Caution be applied in introducing regulatory requirements linking farm system losses with a total catchment load, while the relationships are still being determined. Recognise that Overseer is best applied to provide estimates of relative change in nutrient loss.]

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-854 53678 Bowden Oppose Delete Policy Environmental

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-894 56666 Mr William Kingston Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.12 as follows:

Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-986 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.12: Part Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve with the goal of achieving a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035 2050.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP-993 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.12 as follows: Part Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year 70% of the existing catchment load contributed by farming activities by 2035.

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.12 as follows: 1034 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Inc Improve water quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by reducing the discharge of nitrogen from farming activities to achieve with the goal of achieving a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by 2035 2050 .

(2050 a placeholder date which will be confirmed through detailed investigation)

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.12 to allow for consistency in approach to calculating the target load (and other limits) for the catchment 1090 Group Irrigation Scheme

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.12 to allow for consistency in approach to calculating the target load (and other limits) for the catchment 1121 Others

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose Replace the target of 3400 tonnes with a consistent approach to calculating the zone load. 1214 Limited and Valetta Holdings Limited

- 13.4.12 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Indicate a deadline of 2018 for catchment hydrological and economic modelling (using a model with similar functionality to 'Source') and use the 1236 Zealand Part modelling to calculate an actual limit.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-123 52107 NZPork Oppose in Delete reference to Good Management Practice in Policy 13.4.13 until the outcomes of the Matrix of Good Management project are known. Part Any consequential amendments Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-174 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13: Zealand Inc Farming activities including farming enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area ,whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier, achieve a target load of using the methodology set out in policy 13.4.12 or groundwater concentration:

(1) requiring existing farming activities to meet implement good management practices nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017, calculated on the baseline land uses ; [13.4.13(a)]

(2) Requiring further reductions for dairy and dairy support from 1 January 2020, a collective reduction in nitrogen loss from farming activities across the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area for all properties with a nitrogen loss calculation exceeding 27 kg per hectare per annum in accordance with Table 13(h); and [13.4.13(b)]

Delete 13.4.13(3) and replace with [13.4.13(c)]

(3) Determining the extent and timing of nitrogen loss reductions to be achieved on individual farm properties from 1 January 2020 by:

(a) Use of an independent expert advisory panel for reviewing resource consent applications and any associated Farm Environment Plans and providing advice to Environment Canterbury about the opportunities for nitrogen loss mitigation given the individual circumstances of each farm property.

(b) Having regard to the following matters in considering the individual circumstances of each farm property:

(i) The nitrogen baseline for the property and the level of any reductions already achieved from that baseline: and

(ii) Any natural or physical constraints to lower nitrogen leaching faced on-farm that are outside of a farmers control; and

(iii) The level of investment in farm infrastructure and where a farm might be in the cycle of infrastructure replacement; and

(iv) The capital and operational costs of making nitrogen loss reductions and the benefit (in terms of maintaining a farm's financial sustainability) of spreading that investment over time.

Add Policy 13.4.13(4) [13.4.13(d)

(4) Enabling by way of resource consent process, changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27kg/N per hectare per year.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-234 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13:

Farming activities including farming enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier, achieve a target load calculated as 70% of the existing catchment load contributed by farming activities of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by:

(a) requiring existing farming activities to implement good management practices meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017 , calculated on the baseline land uses;

(b) requiring a collective reduction in nitrogen loss from farming activities across the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area for all properties with a nitrogen loss calculation exceeding 20kg per hectare per annum further reductions for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020, in accordance with Table 13(h); and Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(c) Determining the extent and timing of nitrogen loss reductions to be achieved on individual farms from 1 January 2020 by:

i) Use of an expert farm systems advisory panel reviewing resource consent applications and any associated Farm Environment Plans and providing independent advice to Canterbury Regional Council about the opportunities for nitrogen loss mitigation given the individual circumstances of each farm.

ii) Having regard to the following matters in considering the individual circumstances of each farm:

(1) The nitrogen baseline for the property and the level of any reductions already achieved from that baseline; and

(2) Any natural or physical constraints to lower nitrogen leaching faced on-farm that are outside of a farmers control: and

(3) The level of investment in farm infrastructure and where a farm might be in the cycle of infrastructure replacement; and

(4) The capital and operational costs of making nitrogen loss reductions and the benefit (in terms of maintaining a farm's financial sustainability) of spreading that investment over time

(c) (d) e Enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 25 kg per hectare per year.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-241 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.13(c) and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu ( c) enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 kg per hectare per year.

Provide opportunities for changes in land use and associated increases in N loss above the A Band limits in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area up to a maximum estimated nitrogen loss limit of 27kgN/ha/yr and a total cap of 214t N/yr; and require new land uses applying for N losses in this B band to be operating at best management practice from the outset.

Allow N loss to be managed by irrigation schemes and principal water suppliers on behalf of their shareholders provided:

(a) For any irrigation scheme or principal water supplier that exists as at 27 th September 2014 the N loss calculation for the total area shall be based on adopting best practicable option to mitigate N loss from the land uses occurring as at 27 th September 2014; and once the N reduction schedule is put in place in accordance with Policy 13.4.10 (a) the N loss totals shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with the N reduction requirements.

(b) For any irrigation scheme or principal water supplier established after 27 th September 2014 the N loss calculation for the total area shall not exceed the N load limits for new land uses in Band B of Table XX.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-292 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.13: Combined Part Canterbury Branch Amend the target load to one that is achievable in a cost-effective manner and consistent with reasonable expectations for reduction in N loss beyond GMP and with the allowance for intensification of an additional 30,000 ha of land area.

Retain part (a)

Delete part (b)

Amend part (c), so that existing users are not disadvantaged compared with those that have intensified more recently. Specifically, address the Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

potential inequity of existing land users having to reduce their N discharge below the 27 kg N/ha/year applies to new intensification/irrigation.

Any consequential changes.

[Submitter request to amend all policies and rules relating to part (c) above which are not entered separately as submission points]

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-304 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.13 by removing 'dairy' and 'dairy support' categories. and Water Part Partnership Reschedule timing to allow for introduction and reasonable implementation of Good Management Practice definition and Matrix of Good Management.

Define or remove the phrase 'land use intensification'

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-365 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.13 OR Irrigation Limited Amend Policy 13.4.13 to insert a higher target load of nitrogen

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-423 53688 Director General of Support Amend Policy 13.4.13(c) by deleting 'enabling' and replacing with 'controlling' Conservation in Part

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-481 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.13: Irrigation Scheme Part Farming activities including farming enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier , achieve a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by: shall reduce nitrogen loss by:

(a) requiring existing farming activities to meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates Implementing good management practices in the manner directed by any plan change in accordance with Policy 4 .11 from 1 January 2017, calculated on the baseline land uses;

(b) requiring a collective reduction in nitrogen loss rates from farming activities across the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area for all properties with a nitrogen loss calculation exceeding 20kg per hectare per annum in accordance with Table 13(h) further reductions for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020, in accordance with Table 13(h); and

(c) Determining the extent and timing of nitrogen loss reductions to be achieved on individual farm properties from 1 January 2020 by:

(A) Use of an expert farm systems advisory panel reviewing resource consent applications and any associated Farm Environment Plans and providing independent advice to Canterbury Regional Council about the opportunities for nitrogen loss mitigation given the individual circumstances of each farm property

(B) Having regard to the following matters in considering the individual circumstances of each farm property:

(i) The nitrogen baseline for the property and the level of any reductions achieved from that nitrogen baseline; and

(ii) Any natural or physical constraints to lower nitrogen leaching faced on-farm that are outside a farmer's control; and

(iii) The level of investment in farm infrastructure and where a farm might be in the cycle of infrastructure replacement; and

(iv) The capital and operational costs of making nitrogen loss reductions and the benefit (in terms of maintaining a farm's financial sustainability) Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

of spreading that investment over time.

(c) (d) enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided,

(i) the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 kg per hectare per year ; and

(ii) the limits set in Table x [Table to include fixed allocation for each irrigation scheme, with regard to existing consented entitlements].

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-484 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13(c): Council Central South Island enabling by way of resource consent process land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27kg per hectare per year and provided the reduction of total load by 45% by 2030 is still achieved .

[also suggest to define GMP which is included under definition]

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-559 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13:

Farming activities including farming enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier, achieve a target load calculated as 70% of the catchment load contributed by farming activities as at 1 October 2014 of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by:

(a) requiring existing farming activities to implement meet good management practice s nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017, calculated on the baseline land uses;

(b) requiring a collective reduction in nitrogen loss from farming activities across the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area for all properties with a nitrogen loss calculation exceeding 25kg per hectare per annum. further reductions for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020 , in accordance with Table 13(h); and

(c) Determining the extent and timing of nitrogen loss reductions to be achieved on individual farm properties from 1 January 2020 by:

A. use of an expert farm systems advisory panel reviewing resource consent applications and any associated Farm Environment Plans and providing independent advice to Canterbury Regional Council about the opportunities for nitrogen loss mitigation given the individual circumstances of each farm property.

B. having regard to the following matters in considering the individual circumstances of each farm property:

(i) The nitrogen baseline for the property and the level of any reductions already achieved from that baseline; and

(ii) Any natural or physical constraints to lower nitrogen leaching faced on-farm that are outside of a farmer's control; and

(iii) The level of investment in farm infrastructure and where a farm might be in the cycle of infrastructure replacement; and

(iv) The capital and operational costs of making nitrogen loss reductions and the benefit (in terms of maintaining a farm's financial sustainability) of spreading that investment over time.

(c) (d) enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 25 kg per hectare per year.

Any consequential amendments Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-617 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13: Zealand Farming activities including farming enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier, achieve target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by:

(a) requiring existing farming activities to meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017 2020 , calculated on the baseline land uses;

(b) requiring further reductions for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020 2022 , in accordance with Table 13(h); and

(c) enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land , provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 kg per hectare per year.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-637 56706 Rangitata Diversion Amend Policy 13.4.13 as follows: Race Management Limited Farming activities, including farming enterprises , whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or principal water supplier, achieve a work with the goal of achieving the target set out in Policy 13.4.12 a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by:

(a) requiring existing farming activities to meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017, calculated on baseline land uses , and using the good management practices set out in Schedule 24b;

(b) requiring further reductions in nitrogen loss rates for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020, in accordance with x Table 13(h); and

(c) enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in landuse on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 x kg per hectare per year.

EITHER delete the reference to Table 13(h) from paragraph (b) of Policy 13.4.13 and replace it with a series of stepped actual or % reductions that apply across the Plains and that have been derived from a detailed and comprehensive investigation that employs the methodology set out in Annexure A to this submission, or (AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE) retains the cross-‐ reference to Table 13(h), but amends the Table in accordance with the relief sought in submission to Table 13(h);

Delete the reference to the 27 kgN/ha/yr from paragraph (c) of Policy 13.4.13 and replace it with a rate (or rates) that is derived from a comprehensive and detailed investigation that employs the methodology set out in Annexure C to this submission;

IN THE ALTERNATIVE to the requested relief set out in paragraph (a)):

(i) Amend paragraph (a) of Policy 13.4.13 to read:

requiring existing farming activities to meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017 x, calculated on baseline land uses;

(ii) Replace the reference to 2017 with a date that has been derived from the programme set out in Annexure D to this submission; and

Add an advisory note that follows immediately after Policy 13.4.13, what the reference to 30,000 ha in this provision applies to.

Any consequential amendments.

[Inserting a new definition for the phrase ‘good management practice’, and a new Schedule 24b in accordance with Submission 2- already entered this submission] Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-654 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.13 OR Limited Amend Policy 13.4.13 to insert a higher target load of nitrogen

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-658 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13(b): Limited requiring further reductions in nitrogen loss rates for all farming activities for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020 in a fair and equitable way in accordance with Table 13(h); and

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-659 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13(c) to provide clarity OR Limited Add advisory note that explains what the reference to 30,000 ha refers to (currently consented land or future development)

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-660 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13(b): Irrigation Limited requiring further reductions in nitrogen loss rates for all farming activities for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020 in a fair and equitable way in accordance with Table 13(h) ; and

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-661 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose Provide clarity in Policy 13.4.13(c) or by way of an advisory note that the reference to 30,000 ha refers to new irrigation and not just Irrigation Limited intensification.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-722 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13 to address how the Nitrogen baseline will be considered Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-738 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Delete reference to Baseline Land Uses in Policy 13.4.13(a) Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-740 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.13(b) Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-742 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Delete reference to allocation cap of 27kg N/ha/yr Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-743 56708 Ravensdown Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.13(c): Fertiliser Co- Part operative Limited Enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the additional nitrogen load loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 kg per hectare per year. as a percentage of overall Good Management Practice nitrogen loss rate once known.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-779 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13: operative Group Limited Farming activities including farm enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier, achieve a target load calculated as 70% of the catchment load contributed by farming activities as at 1 October 2014 of 3400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

a) Requiring existing farming activities to implement meet good management practice s nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017, calculated on the baseline land uses;

b) Requiring a collective reduction in nitrogen loss from farming activities across the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area for all properties with a nitrogen loss calculation exceeding 25 kg per hectare per annum further reductions for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020, in accordance with Table 13(h); and

c) Determining the extent and timing of nitrogen loss reductions to be achieved on individual farm properties from 1 January 2020 by:

A. us e of an expert farm systems advisory panel reviewing resource consent applications and any associated Farm Environment Plans and providing independent advice to Canterbury Regional Council about the opportunities for nitrogen loss mitigation given the individual c circumstances of each farm property.

B. having regard to the following matters in considering the individual circumstances of each farm property:

i. The nitrogen baseline for the property and the level of any reductions already achieved from that baseline; and

ii. An y natural or physical constraints to lower nitrogen leaching faced on-farm that are outside of a farmer’s control; and

iii. The level of investment in farm infrastructure and where a farm might be in the cycle of infrastructure replacement; and

iv. The capital and operational costs of m a king nitrogen loss reductions and the benefit (in terms of maintaining a farm’s financial sustainability) of sp reading that investment over time.

c) d) Enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 25kg per hectare per year.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-821 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Retain Policy 13.4.13(b) a staged timeframe to achieve nutrient loss reductions. of New Zealand Part [It should be made clear that the ‘N loss rates based on baseline land use’ apply to the nitrogen loss rate only and not the baseline land use activity itself.]

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-822 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.13 (b) and review the approach required to meet overall N loss reductions once Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss of New Zealand Rate values are established for all sectors

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-823 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.13 ( c): of New Zealand Part (c) enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the additional nitrogen load loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 kg per hectare per year as a percentage of overall Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates once known.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-855 53678 Bowden Oppose Amend Policy, as the basis for the percentage reductions is unclear [13.4.13(b) and Table 13(h)] Environmental [no amendment given]

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-895 56666 Mr William Kingston Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13(a) as follows:

requiring existing farming activities to meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates 3 years post adoption of MGM project numbers from 1 January 2017, calculated on the baseline land uses;

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-896 56666 Mr William Kingston Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.13(b) Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-897 56666 Mr William Kingston Support Retain Policy 13.4.13(c) as notified

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-987 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.13: Part Farming activities including farm enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier , achieve a target load of 3400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by shall reduce nitrogen loss by :

a) Requiring existing farming activities to meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates implementing good management practices in the manner directed by any plan change in accordance with Policy 4.11 from 1 January 2017, calculated on the baseline land uses ;

b) requiring a collective reduction in nitrogen loss from farming activities across the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area for all properties with a nitrogen loss calculation exceeding 20 kg per hectare per annum in accordance with Table 13(h) further reductions for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020, in accordance with Table 13(h) ; and

c) enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 kg per hectare per year. Determining the extent and timing of nitrogen loss reductions to be achieved on individual farm properties from 1 January 2020 by:

B. having regard to the following matters in considering the individual circumstances of each farm property:

i. The nitrogen baseline for the property and the level of any reductions already achieved from that nitrogen baseline; and

ii. Any natural or physical constraints to lower nitrogen leaching faced on-farm that are outside of a farmer’s control; and

iii. The level of investment in farm infrastructure and where a farm might be in the cycle of infrastructure replacement; and

iv. The capital and operational costs of making nitrogen loss reductions and the benefit (in terms of maintaining a farmer’s financial sustainability) of spreading that investment over time.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP-994 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.13 as follows: Part Farming activities including farming enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier, achieve a target load calculated as 74% of the existing catchment load contributed by farming activities of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by:

(a) requiring existing farming activities to implement good practices meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017 , calculated on the baseline land uses;

(b) requiring a collective reduction in nitrogen loss from farming activities across the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area for all properties with a nitrogen loss calculation exceeding 25kg per hectare per annum further reductions for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020 , in accordance with Table 13(h); and

(c) Determining the extent and timing of nitrogen loss reductions to be achieved on individual farms from 1 January 2020 by:

(i) Use of an expert farm systems advisory panel reviewing resource consent applications and any associated Farm Environment Plans and providing independent advice to Canterbury Regional Council about the opportunities for nitrogen loss mitigation given the individual circumstances of each farm. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(ii) Having regard to the following matters in considering the individual circumstances of each farm

(1) The nitrogen baseline for the property and the level of any reductions already achieved from that baseline.

(2) Any natural of physical constraints to lower nitrogen leaching faced on-farm that are outside of a farmer's control; and

(3) The level of investment in farm infrastructure and where a farm might be in the cycle of infrastructure replacement; and

(4) The capital and operational costs of making nitrogen loss reductions and the benefit (in terms of maintaining a farm's financial sustainability) of spreading that investment over time.

(c) e Enabling, by way of resource consent process, land use intensification or changes in land use on a maximum of 30,000 hectares of land, provided the nitrogen loss calculation is limited to no more than 27 25 kg per hectare per year.

As an alternative to 13.4.13(c) and Rule 13.5.14 enable low nitrogen loss operators to intensify by providing a permitted activity limit that they may increase to

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.13 as follows: 1035 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Inc Farming activities including farming enterprises in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, whether or not they are supplied with water by an irrigation scheme or a principal water supplier, achieve a target load of 3,400 tonnes of nitrogen per year by shall reduce nitrogen loss by:

(a) requiring existing farming activities to meet good management practice nitrogen loss rates from 1 January 2017, calculated on the baseline land uses; Implementing good management practices in the manner directed by any plan change in accordance with policy 4.11

(b) requiring a collective reduction in nitrogen loss from farming activities across the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area for all properties with a nitrogen loss calculation exceeding 20kg per hectare per annum in accordance with Table 13(h) further reductions for dairy farming and dairy support from 1 January 2020, in accordance with Table 13(h); and

(c) Determining the extent and timing of nitrogen loss reductions to be achieved on individual farm properties from 1 January 2020 by:

A. Use of an expert farm systems advisory panel reviewing resource consent applications and any associated Farm Environment Plans and providing independent advice to Canterbury Regional Council about the opportunities for nitrogen loss mitigation given the individual circumstances of each farming property.

B. having regard to the following matters in considering the individual circumstances of each farm property :

(i) The nitrogen baseline for the property and the level of any reductions already achieved from that nitrogen baseline; and

(ii) Any natural or physical constraints to lower nitrogen leaching faced on-farm that are outside of a farmer's control; and

(iii) The level of investment in farm infrastructure and where a farm might be in the cycle of infrastructure replacement; and

(iv) The capital and operational costs of making nitrogen loss reductions and the benefit (in terms of maintaining a farm's financial sustainability) of spreading that investment over time.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13 to incorporate the approach proposed by the 'LWP Nutrient Management Guidelines' 1091 Group Irrigation Scheme

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13 to incorporate the approach proposed by the 'LWP Nutrient Management Guidelines' 1122 Others Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP- 56632 Ms Joanne Burke Oppose Amend Policy 13.5.13 to delete reference to 3,400 tonne nitrogen loss target for the Lower Plains Area and corresponding N loss reductions 1183 required by dairy and dairy support farmers to meet this.

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP- 56652 Terralea Partnership Oppose Ensure Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation and Rangitata Diversion Race do not lock up this 30,000 ha. 1192

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose Replace the target of 3400 tonnes with a consistent approach to calculating the zone load. 1215 Limited and Valetta Holdings Limited

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13(a) to allow the baseline for all farming systems undergoing development, to be set at the highest year's discharge (rather 1216 Limited and Valetta than an average). Holdings Limited

- 13.4.13 V2 pLWRP- 56722 Lowcliffe Dairies Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.13 so that existing users are not disadvantaged compared with those who have intensified more recently. Specifically, 1229 Limited address the potential inequity of existing land users having to reduce their N discharge below the 27kg/ha/year which applies to new intensification/irrigation.

Any consequential amendments (e.g. Table 13(h)).

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-20 56654 Mr Daniel Stack Support Retain Policy14.4.14.

[This should be Policy 13.4.13 because it refers to limits]

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-175 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.14: Zealand Inc Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and/or decrease nitrate nitrogen concentrations in the Hinds River/Hekeao spring-fed waterbodies and groundwater in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by Enabling managed aquifer recharge and targeted stream augmentation where adverse effects can be appropriately managed. In determining whether adverse effects can be appropriately managed Environment Canterbury will:

(a) Encourage consultation to be undertaken with affected communities and landholders before any application is lodged for a MAR or TSA project; and

(b) Ensure research is undertaken to allow for the full assessment of the matters listed in (c) below

(i) Adverse effects on cultural values, including those associated with the unnatural mixing of water are satisfactorily avoided or mitigated...

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-235 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Support Amend Policy 13.4.14: in Part (f) Adverse effects on people and property from raised groundwater levels and higher flows are avoided. In determining adverse effects, a high level of consultation with potentially affected people shall be undertaken.

(g) Appropriate community groups are established and used as a mechanism for advising on construction of consented proposals, receiving feedback and providing recourse on any unforeseen adverse effects.

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-274 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Support Delete Policy 3.14.4 [13.4.14] and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi in Part Tahu Allow the use of targeted stream augmentation or managed aquifer recharge to improve flows in the Hinds/Hekeao springfed waterbodies and groundwater levels in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area provided all of the following effects are avoided, remedied or mitigated: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(a) Any adverse effects on cultural values including mahinga kai and any unnatural mixing of waters;

(b) Any adverse effects on community drinking water supplies;

(d) Any adverse effects on people and property from raised groundwater levels and higher flows; And

(e) The inundation of natural wetlands is avoided or where it cannot be avoided is offset by wetland restoration or enhancement so there is no net loss of biodiversity habitat or significant indigenous biodiversity.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-293 51457 Federated Farmers Support Retain Policy 13.4.14 with the following amendments: Combined Canterbury Branch (e) there is no net loss of significant biodiversity habitat of indigenous biodiversity; and

Add a condition:

(g) adverse effects on the ability to farm effectively.

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-303 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.14 to enable other forms of mitigation that will assist in achieving policy goals [restricts mitigation to MAR and TSA]. and Water Part Partnership [No specific forms of mitigation provided]

[Consequential amendments to Rules 13.5.35, 13.5.36 and 13.5.37]

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-366 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose in Add a new clause (g) to Policy 13.4.14: Irrigation Limited Part adverse effects on drainage functionality are avoided

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-424 53688 Director General of Support Amend Policy 13.4.14(c) and (d): Conservation in Part (c) Adverse effects of inappropriate fish passage

(d) There is no net loss of significant indigenous biodiversity habitat and species [13.4.14(e)]

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-483 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Support Amend Policy 13.4.14 to: Irrigation Scheme in Part (a) 'have regard to' rather than 'enable'

(b) ensure the overall expected outcome is an 'overall net improvement' rather than a focus on avoidance OR

(c) reword policy to refer to avoidance in the first preference, followed by remedying, mitigating where avoidance is not practicable

(d) Use more neutral wording in 13.4.14(e) than 'no net loss' such as 'an overall improvement'

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-496 53274 Fish and Game Support Amend Policy 13.4.14 to include salmonid fishery, salmonid spawning, and recreational use values. Council Central in Part South Island Any consequential amendments. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-564 52271 Dairy NZ Support Add a new Policy 13.4.14A: in Part Enable catchment scale mitigations that improve overall water quality in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and improve reliability of supply for surface water takes, including:

(a) improving flows in the spring fed water bodies

(b) decreasing nitrate nitrogen concentrations in the Hinds River/Hekeao and spring fed waterbodies; or

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-566 52271 Dairy NZ Support Amend Policy 13.4.14: in Part Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and/or decrease nitrate nitrogen concentrations in the Hinds River/Hekeao spring-fed waterbodies and groundwater in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by enabling Enable managed aquifer recharge (MAR) and targeted stream augmentation (TSA), where adverse effects can be appropriately managed. In determining whether adverse effects can be appropriately managed Canterbury Regional Council will:

(a) Encourage consultation to be undertaken with affected communities and landholders before any application is lodged for a MAR or TSA project; and

(b) Ensure research is undertaken to allow (in conjunction with the information gathered through the process described in (a) above) for the full assessment of the matters listed in (c) below

(a) (i) adverse effects on cultural values, including those associated with unnatural mixing of water are satisfactorily avoided or mitigated;

(b) (ii) adverse effects on the availability and quality of community drinking water supplies are avoided;

(d) (iv) inundation of existing wetlands is avoided, remedied or mitigated through scheme design, construction and operation;

(e) (v) there is no net loss of significant biodiversity habitat of indigenous biodiversity; and

(f) (vi) adverse effects on people and property from raised groundwater levels and higher flows are avoided; and

(vii) Adverse effects on farming activities and production are avoided.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-649 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.14 as follows: Race Management Part Limited Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and/or decrease nitrate nitrogen concentrations in the Hinds River/Hekeao spring-fed waterbodies and groundwater quality in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by enabling managed aquifer recharge and targeted stream augmentation (and proposals that will supply the water needed to support managed aquifer recharge and targeted stream augmentation), where:

(a) adverse effects on cultural values, including those associated with unnatural mixing of water are satisfactorily avoided as the first preference, Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

and where avoidance is not practicable, they are satisfactorily remedied or mitigated;;

(b) adverse effects on the availability and quality of community drinking water supplies are avoided as the first preference, and where avoidance is not practicable, they are satisfactorily remedied or mitigated;

(d) inundation of existing wetlands is avoided, remedied or mitigated through scheme design, construction and operation;

(e) there is no net loss of significant biodiversity habitat of indigenous biodiversity; and

(f) adverse effects on people and property from raised groundwater levels and higher flows are avoided as the first preference, and where avoidance is not practicable, they are satisfactorily remedied or mitigated.

Any similar and/or consequential amendments.

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-662 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose in Add a new clause to Policy 13.4.14 Limited Part adverse effects on drainage functionality are avoided

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-781 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.14 to state: operative Group Limited Improve the flows in spring-fed waterbodies and/or decrease nitrate nitrogen concentrations in the Hinds/Hekeao spring-fed waterbodies and groundwater in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by enabling Enable managed aquifer recharge (MAR ) and targeted stream augmentation (TSA) , where adverse effects can be appropriately managed. In determining whether adverse effects can be appropriately managed Canterbury Regional Council will:

(a) Encourage consultation to be undertaken with affected communities and landholders before any application is lodged for a MAR or TSA project; and

(b) Ensure research is undertaken to allow (in conjunction with the information gathered through the process described in (a) above) for the full assessment of the matters listed in (c) below.

(i) adverse effects on cultural values, including those associated with unnatural mixing of water are satisfactorily avoided or mitigated ;

(ii) adverse effects on the availability and quality of community drinking water supplies are avoided;

(iii) adverse effects on fish passage are avoided or mitigated;

(iv) Inundation of existing wetlands is avoided, remedied or mitigated through scheme design, constructions and operation;

(v) There is no net loss of significant biodiversity habitat of indigenous biodiversity; and

(vi) Adverse effects on people and property from raised groundwater levels and higher flows are avoided ; and

(vii) Adverse effects on farming activities and production are avoided. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-883 56670 Mr Gary Wilson Support Amend 13.4.14 (a),(c) and (f) as follows: in Part (a) significant adverse effects on cultural values, including those associated with unnatural mixing of water are satisfactorily avoided or mitigated;

(f) adverse effects on people and property from raised groundwater levels and higher flows are avoided. [no amendments included]

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-884 56670 Mr Gary Wilson Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.14 (e)

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-898 56666 Mr William Kingston Support Amend Policy 13.4.14 (a), (c) and (f) as follows: in Part (a) significant adverse effects on cultural values, including those associated with unnatural mixing of water are satisfactorily avoided or mitigated;

(f) adverse effects on people and property from raised groundwater levels and higher flows are avoided

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-909 56666 Mr William Kingston Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.14(e)

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP-938 56726 Strathern Farms Oppose Liaise with Lower Hinds drainage area to trial MAR Limited

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Support Amend to allow for a site assessment and work plan that is developed through community consultation prior to undertaking trials. 1001 in Part Provide for a review following each trial to understand the variance between the modelled effects and reality and the success of MAR/TSA

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Support Amend Policy 13.4.14 as follows: 1036 Group Irrigation in Part Scheme Inc Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and/or decrease nitrate nitrogen concentrations in the Hinds River/Hekeao spring-fed waterbodies and groundwater in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by enabling having regard to managed aquifer recharge and targeted stream augmentation, where:

And

Ensure the expected outcome is an 'overall net improvement' (in at least matters (a)-(e)) rather than a focus on 'avoidance'

Add new condition to Policy 13.4.14 as follows:

[x] the benefits that derive from ensuring existing irrigation schemes that harvest and discharge water into waterbodies are able to continue.

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56687 Ashburton Hinds Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.14(f) to clarify how the adverse effects on people and property from raised groundwater levels will be judged. 1078 Drainage Rating Part District Liaison Committee

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Support Amend Policy to 1092 Group Irrigation in Part Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Scheme (1) retain the use of existing infrastructure and methods used by ECGIS to run their irrigation scheme and others who have invested in infrastructure (ponds) and

(2) Allow similar schemes to be established within the Hinds Drains district

if this is feasible and necessary as a way of improving the flow and decreasing nitrates.

Add new condition as follows:

Where existing infrastructure such as used by the ECGIS and others to supplement flows or harvest water for irrigation are encouraged

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Ensure 13.4.14(f) is given adequate consideration, given the potential effects that MAR is likely to have. 1093 Group Irrigation Part Scheme

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Support Amend Policy 13.4.14 to include 'by enabling various mitigations that will achieve this purpose' (see submission for examples) 1123 Others in Part Amend Policy 13.4.14 to retain the use of existing infrastructure used by the Eiffelton Community Group Irrigation Scheme to run their irrigation scheme

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56650 Mr Alastair Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.14 - MAR is a substantial risk to our cropping operations. 1174 Studholme

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56652 Terralea Partnership Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.14 (f). 1193

- 13.4.14 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Support Retain Policy 13.4.14(f) OR 1276 Group Irrigation Scheme Inc Amend Policy 13.4.14(f) to include "remedy or mitigate"

- 13.4.15 V2 pLWRP-294 51457 Federated Farmers Support Retain Policy 13.4.15. Combined Canterbury Branch

- 13.4.15 V2 pLWRP-425 53688 Director General of Support Retain Policy 13.4.15 Conservation

- 13.4.15 V2 pLWRP-497 53274 Fish and Game Support Retain Policy 13.5.15. Council Central South Island

- 13.4.15 V2 pLWRP-885 56670 Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.15

- 13.4.15 V2 pLWRP-910 56666 Support Amend Policy 13.4.15 as follows:

Enable catchment restoration activities that protect springheads; protect, establish or enhance planted riparian margins; create, restore or enhance wetlands; and target removal of fine sediment from waterways.

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-133 56704 Fulton Hogan Support Retain Policy 13.4.16 while ensuring: Limited in Part (1) The text is consistent in the application, terms and wording of provisions in the Ashburton Section

(2) An ordinary reader of the pLWRP can identify the demarcation between where general and section-specific rules apply. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(3) Groundwater takes for 'other activities' are classified as a restricted discretionary activity

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-160 53907 Hydrotrader Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.16: Part Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds /Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits, limiting the volume and rae of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method 1 in Schedule 10, and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water greater than [for example] 0.5L/s within surface water catchments, and greater than [for example] 80,000 cubic metres per year in the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone .

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-179 52278 Irrigation New Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.16: Zealand Inc Part Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits, and limiting the volume and rate of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method 1 2 in Schedule 10. and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water within surface water catchments and the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone.

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-236 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.16 as follows: Part Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits, limiting the volume and rate of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method 1 in Schedule 10 based on existing irrigated areas and rates and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water within surface water catchments and the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone.

[Methods 2 and 3 of Schedule 10 should be enabled, provided the irrigation volumes are calculated to reflect the existing irrigation area and rate.]

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-276 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Support Delete all the words in Policy 13.4.16 after 'Schedule 10': Rūnanga O Ngāi in Part Tahu Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-295 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.16: Combined Part Canterbury Branch Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits, limiting the volume and rate of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method set out 1 in Schedule 10 and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water within surface water catchments and the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone , unless there is environmental benefit from doing so.

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-305 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Delete reference to method 1, schedule 10 and Water Part Partnership Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-410 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.16 by deleting the phrase "Method 1 in" Irrigation Limited

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-426 53688 Director General of Support Amend Policy 13.4.16: Conservation in Part Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits, limiting the volume and rate of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method 1 in Schedule 10 except as provided for by Policy 13.4.21, and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water within surface water catchments and the Valetta Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Groundwater Allocation Zone.

[see Point 1250 for new Policy 13.4.21]

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-498 53274 Fish and Game Support Amend Policy 13.4.16 by deleting "environmental outcomes" and substituting "freshwater objectives" Council Central in Part South Island And

Amend policy 13.4.16 so the policy is clear that over time, as consents expire and new consents are applied, less water will be allocated and allocation will be based on reasonable use.

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-569 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Amend Rule [Policy] 13.4.16:

Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits , and limiting the volume and rate of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method 1 in Schedule 10 and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water within surface water catchments and the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-619 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.16: Zealand Part Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits, limiting the volume and rate of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method 1 in Schedule 10 and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water within surface water catchments and the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone.

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-693 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.16 by deleting the words "Method 1 in" Limited [see point 695 if relief for Policy 13.4.16 is rejected]

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-694 56723 Valetta Irrigation Support Amend Policy 13.4.16 by adding the following words: Limited ...provided that water reasonably required for storage, whether in-ground or above ground, but which is not actually used shall be included in the calculation of reasonable use [no indication as to where in 13.4.16 this should go]

[see point 695 if relief for Policy 13.4.16 is rejected]

Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP-782 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Policy13.4.16 as follows: operative Group Limited Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits , and limiting the volume and rate of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method 1 in Schedule 10. and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water within surface water catchments and the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone .

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.16 as follows: 1003 Part Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Improve flows in spring-fed waterbodies and the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao to meet economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area by requiring adherence to flow and allocation limits, limiting the volume and rate of abstraction on replacement water permits to reasonable use calculated in accordance with method 1 in Schedule 10 based on irrigated areas and rates and prohibiting increased use arising from the transfer of consented volumes of water within surface water catchments and the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone.

Consider authorising 'actual use' panel to peer review if further allocation would be required on 'demonstrated use' (similar approach taken in Rakaia-Selwyn)

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.16 to provide sensible and existing ways of improving flows in spring-fed water bodies and the use of that water for 1094 Group Irrigation Part irrigation. Scheme In instances where water is discharged into the drainage network (where the drainage network is used as a conduit for delivering irrigation water to irrigators), evaluate whether method 1 is appropriate to calculate allocation, given the benefits to the in-stream habitat of water not used for abstraction (Method 1 may not be appropriate).

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP- 56687 Ashburton Hinds Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.16 to allow for some farms to access water off farm by using the drains as a means of conduit. 1111 Drainage Rating District Liaison Committee

- 13.4.16 V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.16 to provide sensible and existing ways of improving flows in spring-fed water bodies and the use of that water for irrigation 1124 Others Part

- 13.4.17 V2 pLWRP-134 56704 Fulton Hogan Support Retain Policy 13.4.17 while ensuring: Limited in Part (1) The text is consistent in the application, terms and wording of provisions in the Ashburton Section

(2) An ordinary reader of the pLWRP can identify the demarcation between where general and section-specific rules apply.

(3) Groundwater takes for 'other activities' are classified as a restricted discretionary activity

- 13.4.17 V2 pLWRP-237 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.17: Part Prior to the expiry date of adaptive management consents in the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone, the Canterbury Regional Council shall undertake a review of the effectiveness of adaptive management conditions. Until such time as the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone limits in Table 13(f) are no longer exceeded, the effectiveness of, and the need for continuing adaptive management conditions shall be a matter of discretion apply adaptive management conditions upon replacement of any groundwater permits that have previously been subject to adaptive management conditions. on the same or similar terms as the pre-existing conditions.

- 13.4.17 V2 pLWRP-296 51457 Federated Farmers Support Retain Policy 13.4.17. Combined Canterbury Branch

- 13.4.17 V2 pLWRP-427 53688 Director General of Support Retain Policy 13.4.17 Conservation

- 13.4.17 V2 pLWRP-499 53274 Fish and Game Support Retain Policy 13.5.17. Council Central South Island

- 13.4.17 V2 pLWRP-621 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.17 to provide for survival water (adaptive management should not reduce the reliability of water takes for horticultural Zealand Part crops) and exempt horticultural crops from the flow sharing regime.

- 13.4.17 V2 pLWRP-912 56666 Support Retain policy Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.17 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.17 as follows: 1004 Part Prior to the expiry date of adaptive management consents in the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone, the Canterbury Regional Council shall undertake a review of the effectiveness of adaptive management conditions. Until such time as the Valetta Groundwater Allocation Zone limits in Table 13(f) are no longer exceeded, the effectiveness of, and the need for continuing adaptive management conditions shall be a matter of discretion apply adaptive management conditions upon replacement of any groundwater permits that have previously been subject to adaptive management conditions on the same or similar terms as the pre-existing conditions.

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP-182 52278 Irrigation New Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.18 by deleting "2020" and substituting "2035" Zealand Inc Part

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP-260 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Support Delete Policy 13.4.18 (and 13.4.19) and replace with a policy: Rūnanga O Ngāi in Part Tahu Committing to working with abstractors and Ngāi Tahu to develop a plan to phase out the over-allocation of groundwater and improve the flows in lowland springs and streams.

Note: This plan could be introduced alongside the plan change for MGM numbers by 01 July 2016 and commit to continual improvement in lowland flows to achieve the conditions in recommended in the COMAR report for this catchment.

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP-308 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.18 by deleting the words "and until 30 June 2020" Combined Part Canterbury Branch

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP-428 53688 Director General of Support Amend Policy 13.4.18: Conservation in Part In the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, with the exception of the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao, and until 30 June 2020, any water permit granted to replace an existing water permit will be subject to the minimum flow and allocation limits in Table 13(e) until replaced by minimum flow and allocation limits introduced by a plan change.

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP-487 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.18: Irrigation Scheme In the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, with the exception of the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao, and until 30 June 2020, any water permit granted to replace an existing water permit will be subject to the minimum flow and allocation limits in

(i) Table 13(e); or

(ii) any replacement to Table 13(e) that has been collaboratively developed and included in this Plan through a Schedule 1 RMA process.

Include advice note stating: 'The replacement of an existing water permit that complies with the minimum flow and allocation limits referred to in Policy 13.4.18 and Table 13(e) will be a restricted discretionary activity under Rule 5.132'.

Include policy in the plan that commits the council to the plan change referred to in Variation 2

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP-500 53274 Fish and Game Support Retain Policy 13.5.18. Council Central South Island

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP-948 56728 Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.18 so existing minimum flows are not replaced by the proposed default minimum flow unless it can be shown that this will Part benefit instream values while not reducing the current reliability of supply of existing consent holders.

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.18 as follows: 1040 Group Irrigation Scheme Inc In the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, with the exception of the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao, and until 30 June 2020 , any water permit granted Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

to replace an existing water permit will be subject to the minimum flow and allocation limits in:

(i) Table 13(e); or

(ii) any replacement to Table 13(e) that has been collaboratively developed and included in this Plan through a Schedule 1 RMA process

Add advice note as follows:

The replacement of an existing water permit that complies with the minimum flow and allocation limits referred to in Policy 13.4.18 and Table 13(e) will be a restricted discretionary activity under Rule 5.132 [no direction where this should be put in the plan-13.5.30]

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.18 as follows: 1095 Group Irrigation Scheme In the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, with the exception of the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao, and until 30 June 2020 , any water permit granted to replace an existing water permit will be subject to the minimum flow and allocation limits in Table 13(e) . until there is a collaboratively developed flow and allocation regime that has been included in the plan through a schedule 1 RMA process.

- 13.4.18 V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.18 as follows: 1125 Others In the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, with the exception of the Lower Hinds River/Hekeao, and until 30 June 2020 , any water permit granted to replace an existing water permit will be subject to the minimum flow and allocation limits in Table 13(e) . until there is a collaboratively developed flow and allocation regime that has been included in the plan through a schedule 1 RMA process.

Any consequential amendments to Policy 13.4.19.

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-184 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.19 by deleting "2020" and substituting "2035" Zealand Inc

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-262 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Support Delete Policy 13.4.19 ( and 13.4.18) and replace with a policy: Rūnanga O Ngāi in Part Tahu Committing to working with abstractors and Ngāi Tahu to develop a plan to phase out the over-allocation of groundwater and improve the flows in lowland springs and streams.

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-310 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.19: Combined Canterbury Branch After 1 July 2020 a minimum flow of 50% 7DMALF and an allocation limit of 20% 7DMALF will be applied to all water permits granted to abstract surface water from the waterbodies listed in Table 13(e), or to abstract groundwater with a direct, high or moderate stream depletion effect on those waterbodies, unless there is The status quo flow and allocation regime will apply until such time as a collaboratively developed flow and allocation regime is agreed by the Hinds Drains Working party and that has been included in this Plan through a Schedule 1 RMA process.

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-429 53688 Director General of Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.19 Conservation

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-486 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.19 Irrigation Scheme

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-501 53274 Fish and Game Support Retain Policy 13.5.19. Council Central South Island Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-716 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.19 to read: Race Management Part Limited After 1 July 2020 2035 a minimum flow of …;

IN THE ALTERNATIVE to the relief sought above amend Policy 13.4.19 to state that the status quo will apply, in terms of the minimum flow and allocation regime, until such time as a collaboratively developed flow and allocation regime is agreed by the Hinds Drains Working Party and has been included in this plan via a Schedule 1 (to the Act) process.

Any similar and/or consequential amendments (including to the headings of columns 4 and 5 of Table 13(e)).

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-842 52186 Mr Keith Oppose Variation 2 closes the scheme [opposes minimum flows outlined in Policy 13.4.19] Townshend

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-886 56670 Mr Gary Wilson Oppose Delete policy

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-913 56666 Mr William Kingston Oppose Delete policy

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-939 56726 Strathern Farms Oppose Retain pre-notification low flows in Blees Drain and Flemington Drain without amendment. Limited

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP-949 56728 Mr Edward Oppose in Amend Policy 13.4.19 so existing minimum flows are not replaced by the proposed default minimum flow unless it can be shown that this will Winchester Part benefit instream values while not reducing the current reliability of supply of existing consent holders.

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.19 1039 Group Irrigation Scheme Inc

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP- 56687 Ashburton Hinds Oppose in Minimum flow and allocation limits should continue as listed in Table 13(e) until there is a collaborative agreement achieved on individual drains 1079 Drainage Rating Part by the Working Drains Party. District Liaison Committee

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.19 1096 Group Irrigation Scheme Any consequential amendments

- 13.4.19 V2 pLWRP- 56648 Mr Brendon Stack Oppose Delete Policy 13.4.19 1168

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-206 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Remove the rules for grandparenting N losses and replace with N loss limits to meet the catchment load and replace with table of N limits or Rūnanga O Ngāi bands as describe below: Tahu [Grandparenting Rules (refers to baseline) - 13.5.8, 13.5.9, 13.5.10, 13.5.12, 3.5.13, 13.5.15, 13.5.16, 13.5.17, 13.5.18 and 13.5.20]

Table XX

Band Limit Status A - Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Up to 10kgN/ha/yr Permitted activity Area A – Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Up to 15kgN/ha/yr Permitted activity Area B – Lower Hinds Hekeao Plains >15kgN/ha/yr – 27 kgN/ha/yr Restricted discretionary activity Area And if land use established after 27 th Sept 2014 – maximum cap of Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

214 t/yr C – all areas Over 27kgN/ha/yr Discretionary

If activity is established before 27 th Sept 2014 or if activity changes but no increase in nitrogen loss calculation.

Prohibited if activity is established after 27 th Sept 2014.

Or such other limits as determined by soil type and land use modelling considering the total catchment loads for N set out in Variation 2.

Map areas of the catchment which are vulnerable to sediment or phosphorus losses.

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-231 56727 Beef +Lamb New Oppose in Amend rules to reflect the revised approach to N loss allocation (natural capital LUC) Zealand Limited Part [see submission for the alternative approach to nutrient discharge allocation (NDA)]

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-286 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation to require a recalibration process to align differing results, past, present and future, from either different versions or different and Water Part protocols or both to achieve equivalence [OVERSEER version control/protocol. Reference to Rules 13.5.13-13.5.23, Tables 13(g) and 13(i)] Partnership Any consequential amendments

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-291 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose Remove matter of discretion 3 of Rule 13.5.17 and Water Partnership Any consequential amendments

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-492 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose in Amend Index Table to make it clear which rules prevail over regional rules. Irrigation Scheme Part

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-640 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Add a new rule and method framework to support policy requested on transfer of nutrients [see point 622] Zealand

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-650 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in Amend Rules Index to add the following: Race Management Part Limited The ‘Take and Use of Groundwater’ row of the index of rules to make it clear that Rule 13.5.31 prevails over Region-‐wide Rule 5.130; and

The explanation provided below the heading ‘Take and Use of Ground and Surface Water’ of Rule 13.5.29 to make it clear that Rule 13.5.31 prevails over Region-‐wide Rule 5.130; or

[IN THE ALTERNATIVE to the relief sought above, increase the ‘A Allocation’ limits in Table 13(f) (which is to be renamed from Table 14) for the Mayfield-‐ Hinds and Valetta groundwater allocation zones to allow for the increase in groundwater abstraction that is required to replace the over-‐allocated surface catchments; - see the submission under 13(f)]

Any consequential amendments.

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-680 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose Add a new Rule 13.5.31(a), as a restricted discretionary activity, to allow application for a groundwater permit in the Valetta GAZ provided: Limited (a) Table 13(f) is amended as sought by Valetta Irrigation Limited

(b) The sum of the groundwater takes in the zone does not exceed the allocation limits set out in the relevant Table; or Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Any consequential amendments

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-798 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Add a new rule 13.5.29A to state: operative Group Limited Despite Rule 5.114, the taking and using of groundwater for stock drinking or domestic needs is a permitted activity.

Any consequential amendments.

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-799 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Add a new rule 13.5.29B to state: operative Group Limited Despite Rule 13.5.29, the taking and using of surface water for stock drinking or domestic needs is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are complied with:

1. The rate of take is less than the rates specified in Rule 5.111 1. (a)

2. Fish are prevented from entering the water intake as set out in Schedule 2; and

3. The take is not from a river subject to a Water Conservation Order.

Any consequential amendments.

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-814 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Delete Prohibited activity status under Rules 13.5.12 and 13.5.20. of New Zealand in Part Any consequential amendments.

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-944 56711 Ortongreen Farm Oppose Remove any rule which creates or provides for separate discharge rules for any subgroup whereby nitrogen losses per hectare per annum are Limited pooled.

Any consequential amendments

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-990 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Amend table to make it clear as to which rules actually prevail Part

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP-999 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose Add a new Rule 13.5.29A:

Despite Rule 5.114, the taking and using of groundwater is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are complied with:

1. The rate of take is less than 5L/s; and

2. The water is used for stock drinking, domestic needs and dairy shed purposes only; and

3. The peak daily volume of take does not exceed the number of stock on the property multiplied by the daily animal drinking limit (for each type of stock) as specified in Schedule 25 plus 3m2 per day for each household unit; and

4. A record of the number and type of stock on the property as at 1 October 2014 is provided to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose Add a new rule 13.5.29B: 1000 Despite Rule 13.5.29, the taking and using of surface water is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are complied with: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

1. The rate of take is less than the rates specified in Rule 5.111 1. (a)

2. The water is used for stock drinking, domestic needs and dairy shed purposes only; and

4. A record of the number and type of stock on the property as at 1 October 2014 is provided to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

5. Fish are prevented from entering the water intake as set out in Schedule 2; and

6. The take is not from a river subject to a Water Conservation Order.

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose Add a new rule 13.5.35A: 1007 The take and use of groundwater as part of a Water Users Group in the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. All members of the Water Users Group have a condition on their resource consent that provides for the establishment of a Water Users Group and requires abstraction rates and volumes to recorded at no less than 15 minute intervals; and

2. The total take by all members of the Water Users Group does not exceed the total combined rate and volume available to all members by virtue of the Water Users Group.

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Rules Table to make it clear which rules prevail over regional rules. 1042 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Inc

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Rules to enable other options (other than MAR) to improve flows in the drainage network. 1113 Group Irrigation Part Scheme

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Rules to enable a range of solutions (to achieve the community outcomes), rather than prohibiting or making possible solutions difficult 1114 Group Irrigation Part to achieve. Scheme

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 56669 P Everest and Oppose in Amend Rules to enable a range of actions that can be used to deliver the sought after outcomes 1116 Others Part

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose Add a new rule after Rule 13.5.9: 1253 The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with condition 4 of Rule 13.5.9 is a discretionary activity

Any consequential changes

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Add a rule allowing the re-calculation of any specified N-loss limit/load/cap using the same inputs and protocols so that equivalence across all 1268 and Water Part modelling occurs. Partnership Any consequential amendments

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation to require Kg/N loss numbers throughout the plan for plan targets and limits that are based on OVERSEER calculations to be 1269 and Water Part adjusted for OVERSEER updates [allow for numbers in the plan to be updated as OVERSEER is updated] Partnership

13.5 Rules - V2 pLWRP- 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Farming enterprise: Add rule regarding changes in properties included in farming enterprise [what load would be allocated to disposed land in a Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

1270 and Water Part farm enterprise]. Partnership

- 13.5.7 V2 pLWRP-224 56631 Assets Manager Oppose Delete Rule Ashburton District Council OR

Amend Rule 13.5.7 by adding the following note:

Note-: For the purpose of this rule surface water excludes water races that form part of Ashburton District Council's stockwater race network.

- 13.5.7 V2 pLWRP-307 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.7(1): and Water Part Partnership Within the Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, Region-wide Rule 5.22 shall include the following condition:

1. For discharges to surface water signs are erected to adequately warn the public at all public access points within 2km of the discharge location at least 48 hours prior to commencement of the discharge, and shall remain in place for at least 48 hours following the discharge. Signs shall include the following information:

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.7 V2 pLWRP-311 51457 Federated Farmers Support Amend Rule 13.4.7 to exclude water bodies on private land. Combined in Part Canterbury Branch

- 13.5.7 V2 pLWRP-431 53688 Director General of Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.7 AND Conservation Replace this rule with a 5.22 rule note to ensure no duplication occurs with EPA requirements

- 13.5.7 V2 pLWRP-832 52186 Oppose Delete rule

- 13.5.7 V2 pLWRP- 56799 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.7 as follows: 1043 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Inc ...at all public access points and in the case of a public road or route that follows the water course, in at least one prominent location)

- 13.5.7 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Delete rule 13.5.7 1097 Group Irrigation Scheme

Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area - V2 pLWRP-864 56703 Mr John Tavendale Oppose Delete limits and establish objectives for the remainder of the catchment

Paragraph - 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-159 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in Rule 13.5.8 be amended: Nutrients Limited Part Despite any of Rules 13.5.9 to 13.5.12 the use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and or

2. The property is greater than 5 hectares; and

3. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater

Any similar amendments with like effects. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-186 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.8: Zealand Inc Despite any of Rules 13.5.9 to 13.5.12 the use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met property is less than 5 hectares.

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is greater.

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-212 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete rule 13.5.8 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu Notwithstanding any of rules 13.5.9 to 13.5.12, the use of land from a farming activity in the Upper and Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

(i) The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed the limit for Band A set in Table XX; and

(ii) The practices in Schedule 24a are implemented and information is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a or a Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordion with Schedule 7 Part A;

(iii) The property or part of the property is not located in an area shown on Planning Map xx as a sediment/phosphorous loss area; and

(iv) The property is not being managed as part for a farming enterprise.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-238 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.8:

Despite any of Rules 13.5.9 to 13.5.12 the use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following condition s are is met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater.

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-312 51457 Federated Farmers Support Retain Rule 13.5.8. Combined Canterbury Branch

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-432 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.8 Conservation

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-506 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.8 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Where current loads are far in excess of desired water quality and nutrient loads, the LUC leaching rates can be set to start high and then reduce overtime to achieve a trajectory of improvement towards the desired state. Where catchments are extremely over allocated in nutrients as the Lower Hinds and drains are, the timeline for setting the trajectory of improvement will be cross generational. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a prohibited activity.

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-570 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.8:

Despite any of Rules 13.5.9 to 13.5.12 the use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-744 56708 Ravensdown Support Amend Rule 13.5.8: Fertiliser Co- in Part operative Limited Despite any of Rules 13.5.9 to 13.5.12 the use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and or

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater.

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-783 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.8: operative Group Limited Despite any of Rules 13.5.9 to 13.5.12 the use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and

2.The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 k g per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-824 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain Rule 13.5.8. of New Zealand

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP-966 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Oppose in Delete condition 2 of Rule 13.5.8 Land User Group Part

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.8 [and 13.5.9] to provide for farming enterprises [having deleted 13.5.10] OR 1244 Zealand Part Add a Restricted Discretionary Activity rule for farming enterprises that takes into account the rotational nature of the operation and industry good management practices.

[see Point 626 and 1243]

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Support Retain Rule 13.5.8. 1288 Group Irrigation Scheme

- 13.5.8 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.8: 1306 Group Irrigation Scheme Despite any of Rules 13.5.9 to 13.5.12 the use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-187 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.9: Zealand Inc The use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not increase above the baseline; and either

1. The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to the Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

2. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-211 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete rule 13.5.9 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu The use of land for a farming activity which does not comply with rule 13.5.8(iii) shall be a controlled activity.

The Council shall restrict its control to: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(i) an assessment of the risk of potential sediment and phosphorus losses to water; and

(ii) the mitigation measures to manage the potential loss of sediment and phosphorus to water.

A resource consent application made under this rule shall not be notified and is not required to be served on or notified to any party who may be affected.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-239 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.9:

The use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. Until 1 January 2017 , T the nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either

2. The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to the Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

3. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

4. Post 1 January 2017, the GMP nitrogen loss rates are being achieved

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-313 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose Delete condition 1 of Rule 13.5.9 and provide an appropriate flexibility threshold: Combined Canterbury Branch [an appropriate flexibility threshold is not provided]

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-433 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.9 Conservation

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-507 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rules 13.5.9 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources. Where current loads are far in excess of desired water quality and nutrient loads, the LUC leaching rates can be set to start high and then reduce overtime to achieve a trajectory of improvement towards the desired state. Where catchments are extremely over allocated in nutrients as the Lower Hinds and drains are, the timeline for setting the trajectory of improvement will be cross generational. Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Require farms to comply with specified management practices which minimise or reduce the loss of nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment, and microbial contaminants, including but not limited to the requirement to seal effluent ponds and to practice deferred irrigation, good management practices for the application of fertiliser and other nutrient sources including setback distances from waterbodies, permanent fencing and planting of riparian margins, good management practices for earthworks and cultivation including setback distances from waterbodies of at least 6m to avoid or minimise sediment run off to water. Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings. Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

prohibited activity. In particular delete parts of the rules that: Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates. Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-524 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.9 so that the activity status is controlled and the rule covers both s9 and s15 land use and associated discharges. Council Central South Island Delete grandparenting clause 1 [condition 1 of Rule 13.5.9] and insert 20kg or LUC leaching rates.

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-571 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.9:

13.5.9 The use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either

2. 1 . The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to the Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

3. 2 . A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-625 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.9(1) Zealand Part The nitrogen loss calculation for the property or farming enterprise does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-746 56708 Ravensdown Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.9: Fertiliser Co- Part operative Limited The use of land for a farming activity or a farming activity that is part of a farming enterprise in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

(or similar wording)

[note that 13.5.9 is not a discretionary activity; it is permitted]

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-759 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Policy 13.4.9 (d): operative Group Limited Reducing overall nitrogen losses by 45 30 percent in the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area and adopting the use of managed aquifer recharge to augment groundwater and/or surface water .

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-784 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.9: operative Group Limited The use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either

1 2 The Practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

supplied to the Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

2 3 A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request .

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-818 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain Policy 13.4.9 (a) to (d) subject to review and confirmation of percentage reductions in N loss required to meet the correct balance of New Zealand in Part between social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeing.

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-825 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain Rule 13.5.9. of New Zealand

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP-967 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Oppose in Delete condition 1 of Rule 13.5.9 Land User Group Part

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Support Confirm if GMP nitrogen loss rates are to apply from 2017 and if so specify as a condition of the rule. 1008 in Part

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.9 [and 13.5.8] to provide for farming enterprises [having deleted 13.5.10] OR 1243 Zealand Part Add a Restricted Discretionary Activity rule for farming enterprises that takes into account the rotational nature of the operation and industry good management practices.

[see Point 626 and 1244]

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Delete condition 1 of Rule 13.5.9 and provide an appropriate flexibility threshold: 1289 Group Irrigation Scheme [an appropriate flexibility threshold is not provided]

- 13.5.9 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.9: 1307 Group Irrigation Scheme 13.5.9 The use of land for a farming activity in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either

2. 1 . The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to the Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

3. 2 . A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-119 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in Amend condition 3 of Rule 13.5.10: Nutrients Limited Part 3. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to the Canterbury Regional Council on request.

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-188 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.10: Zealand Inc The use of land for a farming activity as part of a farming enterprise in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a discretionary activity, provided Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the farming enterprise does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and

2. 1. The farming enterprise is solely in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area; and

3. 2. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-214 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.10 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu The use of land from a farming activity in the Upper and Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area which does not comply with rule 13.5.8 (i) is a restricted discretionary activity provided the following conditions are met:

(i) The nitrogen loss calculation for the property is within the limits for the B Band set in Table XX ;and

(ii) If the activity involves a change of land use from what was lawfully established on the property as at 27 th September 2014, the application singularly and in combination with all other B Band resource consents issued after 27 th September 2014 does not exceed the total nitrogen allowance of 214t N/yr.

The Council shall restrict its discretion to:

(i) The content and implementation of a Farm Environment Plan that applies the good management practices shown in Schedule 24a; and

(ii) The maximum N loss leaching rate for the proposed activity considering the MGM guideline for that land use or if such MGM guidelines do not exist, the best practicable option to minimise N loss.

(i) If the activity is fully or partly located within a Sediment and Phosphorus Management Area showing on Planning Map xx, the assessment of the risk of potential sediment and phosphorus losses to water; and the mitigation measures to manage the potential loss of sediment and phosphorus to water.

(ii) The exclusion for livestock from waterways in accordance with policy 3.4.12 and rule 13.5.26.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-240 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.10(1):

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the farming enterprise does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and lawfully permissible nitrogen loss for all properties contained in the farming enterprise; and

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-257 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Support Amend Rule 13.5.10: in Part The use of land for a farming activity as part of a farming enterprise in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a restricted discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

[no matters of discretion provided]

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-314 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose Delete condition 1 of Rule 13.4.10 and provide an appropriate threshold. Combined Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Canterbury Branch [no threshold is provided]

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-434 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.10 Conservation

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-508 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.10 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a prohibited activity.

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-528 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.10. Council Central South Island

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-572 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.10

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-626 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Delete Rule 13.5.10 and provide for farming enterprises in Rule 13.5.8-13.5.9 OR Zealand Part Add a Restricted Discretionary Activity rule for farming enterprises that takes into account the rotational nature of the operation and industry Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

good management practices.

[see Point 1243 and 1244]

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-747 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.10 Fertiliser Co- operative Limited Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-785 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.10. operative Group Limited Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-826 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.10: of New Zealand Part The use of land for a farming activity as part of a farming enterprise in the Upper Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a controlled discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

[Conditions for controlled activity would be expected to relate to nutrient management and the estimated catchment load.]

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP-968 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Oppose in Delete conditions (1) and (2) of Rule 13.5.10 Land User Group Part

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP- 53682 Community & Public Support Retain Policy 13.5.10. 1052 Health, CDHB

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Support Amend activity status of Rule 13.5.10 from "discretionary" to restricted discretionary". 1282 in Part

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Delete condition 1 of Rule 13.4.10 and provide an appropriate threshold. 1290 Group Irrigation Scheme [no threshold is provided]

- 13.5.10 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.10 1308 Group Irrigation Scheme Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-189 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.11: Zealand Inc The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with conditions 2 1 or 3 2 of Rule 13.5.9 or condition 3 2 of Rule 13.5.10 is a non- complying activity.

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-215 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.11 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu The use of land for a farming activity in the Upper and Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area which does not comply with Rule 13.5.8(i) or 13.5.10 is a discretionary activity provided the following conditions are met:

(i) The land use was lawfully established before 27 th September 2014; and

(ii) There has been no change in land use since 27 th September 2014 or there has been no change in the nitrogen loss calculation for the property since 27 th September 2014; and

(iii) A nitrogen reduction plan is submitted with the application which shows how N losses will be reduced to comply with the reduction requirements set out in Schedule XX or where there are no reductions set out in Schedule XX the best practicable options that will be used to minimise nitrogen losses; and Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(iv) If the activity is fully or partly located within a Sediment and Phosphorus Management Area showing on Planning Map xx, a plan showing the assessment of the risk of potential sediment and phosphorus losses to water; and the mitigation measures to manage the potential loss of sediment and phosphorus to water.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-315 51457 Federated Farmers Support Retain Rule 13.5.11. Combined Canterbury Branch

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-435 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.11 Conservation

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-509 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.11 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a prohibited activity.

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-573 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.11:

The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with conditions 2 1 or 3 2 of Rule 13.5.9 or condition 3 2 of Rule 13.5.10 is a non- Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

complying activity.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-627 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.11 by deleting "non-complying" and substituting "discretionary" Zealand Part

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-748 56708 Ravensdown Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.11: Fertiliser Co- Part operative Limited The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with conditions 2 or 3 of Rule 13.5.9 or condition 3 of Rule 13.5.10 is a restricted discretionary non-complying activity.

Matters for discretion relate to nutrient management and the catchment load, including:

1. The quality of, compliance with and auditing of the Farm Environment Plan; and

2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13(g); and

3. From 1 January 2017 the Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates to be applied- these Good Management Nitrogen Loss Rates are calculated based on the baseline land uses; and

4. The potential benefits of the activity to the applicant, the community and the environment.

(or similar wording)

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-786 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.11: operative Group Limited The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with conditions 2 1 or 3 2 of Rule 13.5.9 or condition 3 2 of Rule 13.5.10 is a non- complying activity.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-827 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.11 as follows: of New Zealand Part 13.5.11 The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with conditions 2 or 3 of Rule 13.5.9 or condition 3 of Rule 13.5.10 is a restricted discretionary non-complying activity.

Matters for discretion relate would be expected to relate to nutrient management and the catchment load, including:

1. The quality of compliance with, and auditing of the Farm Environment Plan; and 2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13 (g); and 3. From 1 January 2017 the Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates to be applied. These Good Management Nitrogen Loss Rates are calculated based on the baseline land use under Good Management Practice; and 4. The potential benefits of the activity to the applicant, the community and the environment.

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP-969 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Support Retain Rule 13.5.11 as notified, subject to the changes in Rule 13.5.10 being accepted Land User Group in Part

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Support Retain Rule 13.5.11. 1291 Group Irrigation Scheme Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.5.11 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.11: 1309 Group Irrigation Scheme The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with conditions 2 1 or 3 2 of Rule 13.5.9 or condition 3 2 of Rule 13.5.10 is a non- complying activity.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-190 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.12 Zealand Inc

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-216 52233 Nga Rūnanga and Te Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.12 and replace with the following: Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu The use of land for a farming activity in the Upper and Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area which does not comply with and of rules 13.5.8 to 13.5.11 shall be a prohibited activity.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-316 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.12. Combined Canterbury Branch

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-436 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.12 Conservation

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-510 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.12 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a prohibited activity. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-574 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.12

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-628 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.12 by deleting "prohibited" and substituting "non-complying" Zealand Part

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-753 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.12: Fertiliser Co- operative Limited The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with condition 1 of Rule 13.5.9 or condition 1 or 2 of Rule 13.5.10 is a non- complying prohibited activity.

(or similar wording)

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-787 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.12. operative Group Limited Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-828 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.12 as follows: of New Zealand Part The use of land for a farming activity that does not comply with condition 1 of Rule 13.5.9 or condition 1 or 2 of Rule 13.5.10 is a non-complying prohibited activity (or in the alternative a discretionary activity).

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP-970 56707 Upper Hinds Plains Oppose Delete rule Land User Group

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP- 56632 Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.12 - the prohibition to develop beyond the 2009-2013 N discharge baseline. 1182

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.12. 1292 Group Irrigation Scheme

- 13.5.12 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.12 1310 Group Irrigation Scheme Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-161 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in Rule 13.5.813 be amended: Nutrients Limited Part Despite any of Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and or

2. The property is greater than 5; and

3. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Any similar amendments with like effects.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-242 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Support Amend Rule 13.5.13: in Part Despite any of Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and either

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 25 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater; or

3. The property is within that area shown as Green on the LWRP Planning Maps and that nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 25 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline plus 5 kg per hectare per annum, whichever is greater.

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-317 51457 Federated Farmers Support Retain Rule 13.5.13. Combined Canterbury Branch

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-437 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.13 Conservation

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-511 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.13 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

prohibited activity.

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-575 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.13: Part Despite any of Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and either

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 25 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater . or

3. The property is within that area shown as green on the LWRP planning Maps and the nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 25kg per hectare for annum or the nitrogen baseline plus 5kg per hectare per annum, whichever is greater.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-745 56708 Ravensdown Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.13: Fertiliser Co- Part operative Limited Despite any of Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and or

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater.

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-788 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.13 as follows: operative Group Limited Despite any of the Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity in the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1 The property is less than 5 hectares; and either

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 25 kg per hectare for annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is greater ; or

3 The property is within that area shown as Green on the LWRP Planning Maps and the nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 25 kg per hectare for annum or the nitrogen baseline plus 5 kg per hectare per annum, whichever is greater.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-829 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain Rule 13.5 .13. of New Zealand

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP-834 52186 Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.13(2) to use LWP nutrient management guidelines Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.13(2) to incorporate the allocation regime and recommendations in the 'LWP nutrient management guidelines' 1098 Group Irrigation Scheme Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose in Amend Variation 2 to provide for the development of a mechanism that will account for those properties that cross zone boundaries 1217 Limited and Valetta Part (Upper/Lower) Holdings Limited Delete reference to farms that are 'solely' within a particular zone.

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Support Retain Rule 13.5.13. 1293 Group Irrigation Scheme

- 13.5.13 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.13: 1311 Group Irrigation Part Scheme Despite any of Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity provided the following conditions are met:

1. The property is less than 5 hectares; and either

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 25 kg per hectare per annum or the nitrogen baseline, whichever is the greater . or

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-120 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in Amend condition 4 of Rule 13.5.14: Nutrients Limited Part 4. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to the Canterbury Regional Council on request; and

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-245 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.14(1): Part The future nitrogen loss calculation for the area of land subject to any application for resource consent made under this rule will be less than or equal to 27 25 kg per hectare per annum for the activity applied for; and

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-318 51457 Federated Farmers Support Delete condition 2 of Rule 13.5.14. Combined in Part Canterbury Branch

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-321 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation so it specifies the area allocated to consent holders and how remaining area is to be allocated to future consent holders and Water Part Partnership Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-438 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.14 Conservation

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-491 56731 Barrhill Chertsey Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.14 to: Irrigation Scheme Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

(a) Replace the word 'despite' with 'unless';

(b) Ensure that an express load (kg/N or an irrigation area) is set aside for existing consented irrigation schemes, whether implemented or unimplemented (in accordance with BCI's Table x)

(d) Include Policy/Rule within the Plan that ensures the reference to 27kg (as well as other targets/limits) remains appropriate including the possibility of a further plan change

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-513 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.14 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a prohibited activity.

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-537 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.14 so that there is certainty the increased area that may be irrigated does not frustrate achievement of the target reduction in Council Central load, and instream concentrations. South Island

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-576 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.14:

Despite any of Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity or farming enterprise in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The future nitrogen loss calculation for the area of land subject to any application for resource consent made under this rule will be less than or equal to 27 25 kg per hectare per annum for the activity applied for; and

2. The total area of the land subject to any resource consent granted under this Rule and any area of land subject to Rule 13.5.22 that was not irrigated prior to 1 October 2014 Row B of Table 13(i) does not exceed 30,000 hectares; and

3. The farming activity or farming enterprise is solely in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area; and

4. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A; and

5. The Farm Environment Plan identifies the area of land subject to any application for a resource consent made under this Rule.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-629 52267 Horticulture New Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.14(2): Zealand The total area of the land subject to any resource consent granted under this Rule and any area of land subject to Row B of Table 13(i) does not exceed 30,000 hectares; and

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-653 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in Amend the Rule 13.5.14: Race Management Part Limited Despite any of Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20, the use of land for a farming activity or farming enterprise that does not achieve Rule 13.5.13 and that increases the intensity of the land use above the levels occurring on the 1st of October 2014 in the lower Hinds / Hekeao Plains Area is a discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The future nitrogen loss calculation for the area of land that will accommodate the proposed land use and that is subject to any application for resource consent made under this rule will be less than or equal to x 27 k g per hectare per annum for the activity applied for ; and

2. The total area of the land subject to any resource consent granted under this Rule and any area of land subject to Row B of Table 13(i) does not exceed 30,000 hectares; and

3. The farming activity or farming enterprise land that will accommodate the proposed land u se is solely located entirely within the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area; and

4. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A; and

5. The Farm Environment Plan identifies the area of land subject to any application for a resource consent made under this Rule.

Delete the reference to the discharge rate of 27 kgN/ha/yr from Rule 13.4.14(1), and replace it with a more accurate and appropriate rate (or rates) that is are derived in accordance with the methodology set out in Annexure C of this submission.

Add an advisory note that follows immediately after Rule 13.5.14, what the reference to 30,000 ha in this provision applies to.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-754 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Delete Rule 13.5.14 Fertiliser Co- operative Limited Any consequential amendments in order to delete reference to 13.5.14 in other rules [Rule 13.5.15-135.18 and 13.5.22] Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-789 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.14: operative Group Limited Despite any of the Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity or farming enterprise in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

3. The farming activity or farming enterprise is solely in the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area; and

4. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A; and

5. The Farm Environment Plan identifies the area of land subject to any application for a resource consent made under this Rule.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-831 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Amend Rule13.5.14 by changing activity status to "restricted discretionary" of New Zealand Part Matters for discretion would be expected to relate to nutrient management and the catchment load.

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-833 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Clarify the intention of Rule 13 .5.14; of New Zealand Part This appears to create a conflict where for example Rule 13.5.15 provides for permitted activity until 2017.

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-850 56671 Support Retain rule

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-935 56721 Support Retain rule

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP-991 53683 Dairy Holdings Ltd Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.14 to provide that: Part a) the word “ Despite ” at the start of the rule should be deleted and replaced with the word “ Unless ” (alternatively, references to farming enterprises should be removed from the rule).

b) the words “ future" and “ Row B of Table 13(i) ” should be deleted;

c) as also noted elsewhere in this submission, a policy or rule also needs to be included in the final provisions of Variation 2 that ensures the reference to 27 kg N/ha/yr (as well the references to any other targets/limits) remain appropriate – including the possibility of a further plan change following comprehensive and detailed investigation ( i.e. while ensuring farming activities can retain an acceptable level of profitability).

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Support Amend Rule 13.5.14(1) as follows: 1013 in Part The future nitrogen loss calculation for the area of land subject to any application for resource consent made under this rule will be less than or equal to 27 25 kg per hectare per annum for the activity applied for; and

Clarify if currently irrigated land areas can apply for consent under this rule, as per Table 3(i) Row B

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP- 56691 Shepherds Bush Oppose Delete reference to 'nitrogen baseline' and replace with 'matrix of good management principles for your farm type and location' 1204 2004 Ltd Support Hinds Plains Land and Water Partnership reference to 'baseline 2009-2013'

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose in Amend Variation 2 to provide for the development of a mechanism that will account for those properties that cross zone boundaries Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

1218 Limited and Valetta Part (Upper/Lower) Holdings Limited Delete reference to farms that are 'solely' within a particular zone.

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP- 56668 Support Retain Rule 1283

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Support Delete condition 2 of Rule 13.5.14. 1294 Group Irrigation in Part Scheme

- 13.5.14 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.14: 1312 Group Irrigation Scheme Despite any of Rules 13.5.15 to 13.5.20 the use of land for a farming activity or farming enterprise in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

3. The farming activity or farming enterprise is solely in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area; and

4. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A; and

5. The Farm Environment Plan identifies the area of land subject to any application for a resource consent made under this Rule.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-191 52278 Irrigation New Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.15: Zealand Inc Until 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed the maximum annual (30 June to 1 July) nitrogen loss for that property over the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2013; excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either

2. The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

3. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and is implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-320 51457 Federated Farmers Support Amend Rule 13.5.15: Combined in Part Canterbury Branch Immediately interpret and apply the baseline provisions in a realistic way, recognising that farming businesses need flexibility to adjust land use and practises and that many farm systems are cyclical in nature.

Medium term, replace the baseline provisions with a more equitable allocation strategy as soon as possible, such as the approach developed by the Land and Water Partnership. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-322 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation to provide for a flexibility cap (similar to South Canterbury Coastal Streams proposal) and include in Rule 13.5.15 and Water Part Partnership Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-439 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.15 Conservation

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-514 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.15 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a prohibited activity.

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-538 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Amend rule 13.5.15 so that the permitted activity rule is clear and certain and not contain elements of subjectivity or discretion or require third Council Central party audit. South Island Any consequential amendments associated with Schedule 24a and Schedule 7 so that rule is valid, certain and effective.

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-577 52271 Dairy NZ Support Amend Rule 13.5.15(1): in Part 1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; exceed the highest annual (30 June to 1 July) nitrogen loss modelled for that property over the period 1 Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

July 2009 to 30 June 2013; and either

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-630 52267 Horticulture New Support Amend Rule 13.5.15: Zealand in Part Until 1 January 2017 2020 , the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-755 56708 Ravensdown Support Retain the permitted activity status in Rule 13.5.15 Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-791 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.15: operative Group Limited Until 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either exceed the highest annual (30 June to 1 July) nitrogen loss modelled for that property over the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2013 ; and either...

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-835 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Retain permitted activity status in Rule 13.5.15 with provision for Schedule 24 (a) or a Farm Environment Plan. of New Zealand Part The allocation for nitrogen loss increases provided for in an area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14 should be based on relative increase rather than an absolute value.

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP-915 56666 Support Retain rule

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Amend the definition of "nitrogen loss calculation" and "nitrogen baseline" to better reflect the current enforcement of these definitions by 1018 Part Council under the pLWRP

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Encourage the use of a range of nitrogen loss for the property rather than an absolute number 1019 Part

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP- 56691 Shepherds Bush Oppose Delete reference to 'nitrogen baseline' and replace with 'matrix of good management principles for your farm type and location' 1205 2004 Ltd Support Hinds Plains Land and Water Partnership reference to 'baseline 2009-2013'

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose in Amend Variation 2 to provide for the development of a mechanism that will account for those properties that cross zone boundaries 1219 Limited and Valetta Part (Upper/Lower) Holdings Limited Delete reference to farms that are 'solely' within a particular zone.

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Support Amend Rule 13.5.15 to include farm enterprises within the provisions 1238 Zealand in Part

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.15 [13.5.16 & 13.5.17] to provide for farming enterprises [having deleted 13.5.18] OR 1245 Zealand Part Amend Rule 13.5.18 to a Restricted Discretionary Activity [from discretionary] rule for farming enterprises that takes into account the rotational nature of the operation and industry good management practices.

[see points 634, 1246, 1247] Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Support Amend Rule 13.5.15: 1295 Group Irrigation in Part Scheme Immediately interpret and apply the baseline provisions in a realistic way, recognising that farming businesses need flexibility to adjust land use and practises and that many farm systems are cyclical in nature.

Medium term, replace the baseline provisions with a more equitable allocation strategy as soon as possible, such as the approach developed by the Land and Water Partnership.

- 13.5.15 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Support Amend Rule 13.5.15(1): 1313 Group Irrigation in Part Scheme 1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; exceed the highest annual (30 June to 1 July) nitrogen loss modelled for that property over the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2013; and either

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-21 56654 Oppose Amend 13.5.16 to acknowledge that irrigation area requires higher level of intensification.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-223 56631 Assets Manager Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.16 to: Ashburton District Council (1) Reduce the number of properties captured by this rule and

(2) Provide clarity around activity status during the consent processing period.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-246 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.16(2): Part GMP nitrogen loss rates are being achieved The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either

And consequential amendments to Rules 13.5.19 and 13.5.20 to reflect activities that do not comply with condition 2 of Rule 13.5.16 as a non- complying activity.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-323 51457 Federated Farmers Support Retain Rule 13.5.16. Combined Canterbury Branch

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-324 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation to provide for a flexibility cap (similar to South Canterbury Coastal Streams proposal) and include in Rule 13.5.16 and Water Part Partnership Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-440 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.16 Conservation

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-515 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.16 and replace with a rule that achieves the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Where current loads are far in excess of desired water quality and nutrient loads, the LUC leaching rates can be set to start high and then reduce overtime to achieve a trajectory of improvement towards the desired state. Where catchments are extremely over allocated in nutrients as the Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Lower Hinds and drains are, the timeline for setting the trajectory of improvement will be cross generational.

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time.

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a prohibited activity.

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-539 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.16 so that the activity status is controlled and the rule covers both s9 and s15 land use and associated discharges Council Central South Island Any consequential Amendments to Schedules 7 and 24a.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-578 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.16: Part From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 25 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either or

3. The property is within that area shown as Green on the LWRP Planning Maps and the nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not exceed the nitrogen baseline plus 5 kg per hectare per annum, whichever is greater; and either

3. 4. The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

4 . 5 . A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and is being implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-631 52267 Horticulture New Support Amend Rule13.5.16: Zealand in Part From 1 January 2017 2020 , the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-756 56708 Ravensdown Support Retain the permitted activity status in Rule 13.5.16 Fertiliser Co- operative Limited

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-790 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.16 as follows: operative Group Limited From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower/Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 25 kg per hectare for annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; or

3 4 . The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

4 5 . A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and is being implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-843 56725 Fertiliser Association Support Retain permitted activity status in Rule 13.5.16 with provision for Schedule 24 (a) or a Farm Environment Plan [this is subject to submission point of New Zealand in Part on Schedule 24(a)].

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-844 56725 Fertiliser Association Within Rule 13.5.16(2) provide for land granted a resource consent under Rule 13.5.14, (which allows N loss up to 27 kg N/ha/yr). of New Zealand The allocation for nitrogen loss increases provided for in an area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14 should be based on relative increase rather than an absolute value.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-851 56671 Oppose Amend 13.5.16(1) as follows:

The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum; and or

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-868 56668 Oppose Amend 13.5.16(1) as follows:

The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum; and or

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-936 56721 Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.16(1) as follows:

The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum; and or

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP-946 56711 Ortongreen Farm Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.16 to add a provision that any farming enterprise, which fulfils the conditions required to be a permitted activity, is not Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

Limited Part required to make further reductions in N losses (as in Table 13(h)) or any other rule, in Variation 2 of the pLWRP

AND

Amend Rule 13.5.16 to add a provision for any farming enterprise which reduces N losses to an amount below 20kg N/ha/yr at any time, and fulfils any other condition required to be approved as a permitted activity, is not required to make further reductions in N losses per year (as in Table 13(h)) or any other rule in Variation 2 or the pLWRP.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.16 as follows: 1020 Part From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. GMP nitrogen loss rates are being achieved The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline ; and either

3. The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

4. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and is being implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

Put in place a threshold for a range of numbers from nitrogen losses- 20-23kg for example. Insert a controlled activity rule so the allocation under Rule 13.5.14 is not 'locked up' but the increase is accounted for and managed on a short term basis.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP- 56652 Terralea Partnership Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.16(1) to have linkage to the baseline N loss level. 1197

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP- 56691 Shepherds Bush Oppose Delete reference to 'nitrogen baseline' and replace with 'matrix of good management principles for your farm type and location' 1206 2004 Ltd Support Hinds Plains Land and Water Partnership reference to 'baseline 2009-2013'

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose in Amend Variation 2 to provide for the development of a mechanism that will account for those properties that cross zone boundaries 1220 Limited and Valetta Part (Upper/Lower) Holdings Limited Delete reference to farms that are 'solely' within a particular zone.

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Support Amend Rule 13.5.16 to include farming enterprises within the provisions 1239 Zealand in Part

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.16 [13.5.15 & 13.5.17] to provide for farming enterprises [having deleted Rule 13.5.18] OR 1246 Zealand Part Amend Rule 13.5.18 to a Restricted Discretionary Activity [from discretionary] rule for farming enterprises that takes into account the rotational nature of the operation and industry good management practices.

[see points 634, 1245, 1247] Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Support Retain Rule 13.5.16. 1296 Group Irrigation Scheme

- 13.5.16 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.16: 1314 Group Irrigation Part Scheme From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a permitted activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property does not exceed 20 25 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and either or

3. 4. The practices in Schedule 24a are being implemented and the information required is recorded in accordance with Schedule 24a, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request; or

4 . 5. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and is being implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to Canterbury Regional Council on request.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-128 56702 Ballance Agri- Oppose in Amend condition 3 of Rule 13.5.17: Nutrients Limited Part 3. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A, and supplied to the Canterbury Regional Council on request.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-192 52278 Irrigation New Oppose in Amend matters of discretion in Rule 13.5.17: Zealand Inc Part 1. The quality of compliance with and auditing of the Farm Environment Plan; and

2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13(g); and

3. 2. From January 2017 the Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates to be applied for the baseline land uses; and

4. Any nitrogen loss rates to be applied in accordance with Table 13(h); and

3. For the period after 1 January 2020, the matters listed in Policy 13.4.13

5. 4 . The potential benefits of the activity to the applicant, the community and the environment.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-222 56631 Assets Manager Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.17 to: Ashburton District Council (1) reduce the number of properties captured by this rule

(2) provide clarity around activity status during consent processing period Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-251 54491 Synlait Milk Ltd Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.17: Part From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a restricted discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property is greater than 20 25 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and

3. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A.

The exercise of discretion is restricted to the following matters:

1. The content quality of, compliance with and auditing of the Farm Environment Plan; and

2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13 (g); and

3. From 1 January 2017 the Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates to be applied for the baseline land uses; and

4. From January 2020, the matters listed in Policy 13.4.13 Any nitrogen loss rates to be applied in accordance with Table 13 (h); and

5. The potential benefits of the activity to the applicant, the community and the environment.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-325 51457 Federated Farmers Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.17: Delete matter for discretion 2 and 4. Combined Part Canterbury Branch

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-326 56730 Hinds Plains Land Oppose in Amend Variation so it requires N loss rates based on OVERSEER to be adjusted with OVERSEER version and protocol changes and Water Part Partnership Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-367 56712 Mayfield Hinds Oppose Delete matters of discretion (2) and (4) in Rule 13.5.17 Irrigation Limited Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-441 53688 Director General of Support Retain Rule 13.5.17 Conservation

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-516 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Delete rule 13.5.17 and replace with rules that achieve the following outcomes and have the following types of controls: Council Central South Island Require farms to comply with a sustainable nitrogen leaching rate which is based on allocating the total allowable load of nitrogen as set out in amended table 13(g) on either a flat per hectare allocation of nitrogen leaching or a nitrogen leaching allowance per hectare based on an allocation on a land use capability class basis. Or some other methodology which achieves efficient use of natural resources.

Example of Land Use capability leaching rates. As discussed above step down rates may be required to achieve a trajectory of improvement over time. Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

LUC I II III IV V VI VII VIII Leaching rate yr 1 33.1 32.3 29.2 21.8 21.8 12.5 5 2 Leaching rate yr 5 30 29 22 20 20 11 5 2

Exclude all livestock from rivers, wetlands, and drains and to culvert or bridge all regular stock crossings.

Provide for any activity that increases its nitrogen or phosphorus leaching, or fails to achieve the reductions in leaching set in table 13(h) to be a prohibited activity.

In particular delete parts of the rules that:

Refer to undefined, good management practice nitrogen loss rates.

Provide for a permitted activity status for production land use activities that have to demonstrate compliance with a standard that relies on modelled nitrogen leaching.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-543 53274 Fish and Game Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.17 to: Council Central South Island 1. Include within the rule requirements to achieve the nitrogen reductions set in table 13(h).

2. Delete clause 3 and 4 from list of matters discretion is exercised over

3. Add a new matter of discretion:

The impact of the activity in relation to achievement of the Freshwater objectives/ limits and targets set in amended tables 13(a) 13(g) and 13 (j)

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-579 52271 Dairy NZ Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.17:

From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a restricted discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property is greater than 20 25 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and or

3. The property is within that area shown as Green on the LWRP Planning Maps and the nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not exceed the nitrogen baseline plus 5kg per hectare per annum, whichever is greater; and

3 4. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A.

The exercise of discretion is restricted to the following matters: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

1. The quality of, compliance with and auditing of the Farm Environment Plan; and

2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13 (g); and

3. From 1 January 2017 the implementation of g Good m Management p P ractice s Nitrogen Loss Rates to be applied for the baseline land uses ; and

4. For the period after 1 January 2020, the matters listed in Policy 13.4.13 Any nitrogen loss rates to be applied in accordance with Table 13 (h); and

5. The potential benefits of the activity to the applicant, the community and the environment.

Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-632 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.17: Zealand Part From 1 January 2017 2020, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a restricted discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property or farming enterprise is greater than 20 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property or farming enterprise , excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and

3. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A.

The exercise of discretion is restricted to the following matters:

1. The quality of, compliance with and auditing of the Farm Environment Plan; and

2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13 (g); and

3. From 1 January 2017 the Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates to be applied for the baseline land uses; and

4. Any nitrogen loss rates to be applied in accordance with Table 13 (h); and

5. The potential benefits of the activity to the applicant, the community and the environment.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-663 56723 Valetta Irrigation Oppose in Delete matters of discretion (2) and (4) in Rule 13.5.17 Limited Part Any consequential amendments

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-674 56706 Rangitata Diversion Oppose in Amend the exercise of discretion conditions (2), (3) and (4) of Rule 13.5.17 as follows: Race Management Part Limited 2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13(g) the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area, the contribution that the proposed activities could make to the achievement of the target, and the limits that could be applied to assist in the achievement of the target; and

3. From 1 January 2017 the Th e Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates that could be to be applied to the baseline land uses to achieve the outcomes sought in policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 (as appropriate); and Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

4. An y Th e nitrogen loss rates to be that could be applied to achieve the outcomes sought in policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 (as appropriate). in accordance with Table 13(h) ; and

Add the following text at the end of Rule 13.5.17:

Notification

Pursuant to section 95A and 95B of the RMA an application for resource consent under this rule will be processed and considered without public or limited notification.”;

For completeness, the RDRML notes that it is seeking that the cross references to Tables 13(g) and 13(h) in exercise of discretion (2) and (4) be deleted unless the relief sought in submissions for Tables 13(g) and 13(h) is granted. Should the relief be granted, it asks that criteria (2) and (4) be amended to read:

2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13(g) , the contribution that the proposed activities could make to the achievement of the target, and the limits that could be applied to assist in the achievement of the target;

4. An y Th e nitrogen loss rates to be that could be applied , having regard to Table 13(h), to achieve the outcomes sought in policies 13.4.9 to 13.4.19 (as appropriate). in accordance with Table 13 (h) ;

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-757 56708 Ravensdown Oppose Delete reference to Table 13(h) OR Fertiliser Co- operative Limited Withdraw Variation 2 until GMP nitrogen loss rates can be established OR

Retain Table 13(h) and delete specific percentage reduction values until GMP nitrogen loss rates are determined and appropriate percentage reductions can be determined for each sector

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-792 52333 Fonterra Co- Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.17 to state: operative Group Limited From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a restricted discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property is greater than 20 25 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and or

3 4 . A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A.

The exercise of discretion is restricted to the following matters:

1. The quality of, compliance with and auditing of the Farm Environment Plan; and

2. Th e ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13 (g); and Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

3. From 1 January 2017 the implementation of g Good m Management p P ractice s Nitrogen Loss Rates to be applied for the baseline land uses ; and

4. For the period after 1 January 2020, the matters listed in Policy 13.4.13 An y nitrogen loss rates to be applied in accordance with Table 13 (h); and

5. The potential benefits of the activity to the applicant, the community and the environment.

Any consequential amendments.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-845 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose in Within Rule 13.5.17(2) provide for the land granted a resource consent under Rule 13.5.14, (which allows N loss up to 27 kg N/ha/yr). of New Zealand Part The allocation for nitrogen loss increases provided for in an area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14 should be based on relative increase rather than an absolute value.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-846 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose Delete Matter for discretion 3 until such time as Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates are determined, or of New Zealand In the event that Matter for Discretion 3 is retained;

Amend condition 3 for ‘Matter for discretion’ under Rule 13.5.17 as follows:

From 1st January 2017 the Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates are applied. These Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates are calculated based on to be applied for the baseline land uses under Good Management Practice.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-865 56725 Fertiliser Association Oppose Delete reference to Table 13 (h) in condition 4 of Rule 13.5.17 until such time as Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates can be of New Zealand established.

Amend condition 3 for Matter for Discretion under Rule 13.5.17 as follows:

From 1st January 2017 the Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates be applied. These Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates are calculated based on to be applied for the baseline land uses under Good Management Practice .

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-916 56666 Support Delete and replace 1 with:

There needs to be a clear intent and actions to indicate a movement towards the targets in the FEP

[does not specify whether this is condition 1 or matter of discretion 1- but given reference to FEP most likely refers to matter of discretion 1]

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-917 56666 Oppose Delete matters of discretion (2) and (4) in Rule 13.5.17

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP-919 56666 Oppose in Add to Policy 13.5.17: Part Notification Pursuant to section 95A and 95B of the RMA an application for resource consent under this rule will be processed and considered without public or limited notification.

[as in Rule 13.5.22]

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP- 56811 Synlait Farms Ltd Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.17 as follows: 1021 Part From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a restricted discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met: Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property is greater than 20 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not increase above the nitrogen baseline; and

3. A Farm Environment Plan has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7 Part A.

The exercise of discretion is restricted to the following matters:

1. The content quality of, compliance with and auditing of the Farm Environment Plan; and

2. The ability to meet the nitrogen load target for farming activities in Table 13 (g); and

3. From 1 January 2017 the Good Management Practice Nitrogen Loss Rates to be applied for the baseline land uses; and

4. From January 2020 the matters listed in Policy 13.4.13 Any nitrogen loss rates to be applied in accordance with Table 13 (h); and

5. The potential benefits of the activity to the applicant, the community and the environment.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP- 56691 Shepherds Bush Oppose Delete reference to 'nitrogen baseline' and replace with 'matrix of good management principles for your farm type and location' 1207 2004 Ltd Support Hinds Plains Land and Water Partnership reference to 'baseline 2009-2013'

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP- 56724 Valetta Farms Oppose in Amend Variation 2 to provide for the development of a mechanism that will account for those properties that cross zone boundaries 1221 Limited and Valetta Part (Upper/Lower) Holdings Limited Delete reference to farms that are 'solely' within a particular zone.

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP- 56722 Lowcliffe Dairies Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.17 which apply to existing land users so that existing users are not disadvantaged compared with those who have intensified 1230 Limited more recently. Specifically, address the potential inequality of existing land users having to reduce their N discharge below the 27kg/ha/year which applies to new intensification/irrigation.

Any consequential amendments (e.g. Table 13(h)).

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP- 52267 Horticulture New Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.17 [13.5.15 & 13.5.16] to provide for farming enterprises [having deleted 13.5.18] OR 1247 Zealand Part Amend Rule 13.5.18 to a Restricted Discretionary Activity [from discretionary] rule for farming enterprises that takes into account the rotational nature of the operation and industry good management practices.

[see points 634, 1245, 1246]

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose in Amend Rule 13.5.17: Delete matter for discretion 2 and 4. 1297 Group Irrigation Part Scheme

- 13.5.17 V2 pLWRP- 56798 Eiffelton Community Oppose Amend Rule 13.5.17: 1315 Group Irrigation Scheme From 1 January 2017, the use of land for a farming activity in the Lower Hinds/Hekeao Plains Area is a restricted discretionary activity, provided the following conditions are met:

1. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property is greater than 20 25 kg per hectare per annum; and

2. The nitrogen loss calculation for the property, excluding any area of land subject to a resource consent granted under Rule 13.5.14, does not Plan Provision Point ID Sub ID Submitter Name Support/ Summary of Decision Requested Oppose

increase above the nitrogen baseline; and or