New Zealand Conservation Authority Te Pou Atawhai Taiao O Aotearoa

New Zealand Conservation Authority Te Pou Atawhai Taiao o Aotearoa

Meeting 7 & 8 August 2017

Agenda and meeting papers

Photo: Tongariro National Park. Summer programme, walking the Tongariro Crossing, with Mount Ngauruhoe in the background. Photographer: Jimmy Johnson NEW ZEALAND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (NZCA) TE POU ATAWHAI TAIAO O AOTEAROA 7 and 8 August 2017 One hundred and fifty sixth meeting, to be held at Conservation House, Manners Street, Wellington, starting at 10.00am

# D means Decision required, A means Advice required, I means Information only

AGENDA Item # Priority Pages 1 Welcome and Chairperson’s Introduction I - - 2 Apologies – receive A - - 3 Introductions for new Authority members - - - 4 Conflicts of Interest for the Meeting – identify A - 1-2 5 Minutes - - - 5.1 – approve minutes for the meeting held in June 2017 D K 3-14 5.2 – approve “in-committee” minutes for the meeting held in June 2017 (expected to be taken “in-committee” with D K 15-22 public excluded) NZCA work programme and priorities Induction support and materials – the NZCA manual and supporting information; Section 4 and associated 6 I K 23-24 personal development; the interface with Conservation Boards Committee structures – updating sub-Committees with 7 new members and Terms of References for these; D K 25-30 General Policy for National Park review committee NZCA strategy and priorities – preparing for a refresh 8 and setting of goals for next 3 years at August 2017 D K 31-40 meeting Status report – note progress in actioning resolutions 9 I K 41-46 from the meeting held in June 2017 NZCA work programme 2017-2018 – summary of 10 I K 47-50 planned elements, agree on meeting dates going forward Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference – schedule and 11 D J 51-52 members’ input October meeting – timeline and overview of travel 12 D K 53-56 requirements for meeting in Rotorua Strategic topics/themes/influence Director-General’s report – Lou Sanson (expected to be 13 I E 57-70 taken “in-committee” with public excluded) 13.1 Members’ Environmental Scan I E - Strategic discussion on Tourism – Lou Sanson and 14 Bruce Parkes (expected to be taken “in-committee” with A E/J 71-72 public excluded) 15 Briefing for the Incoming Minister D K 73-80 Conservation planning & management 16 Management Planning Update I A/B/D 81-94 17 Reclassification of Conservation land – SLM update A C 95-100

DOC-3071986 18 Review of e-bike guidelines – Richard Davies A/B 101-120 Terrestrial Ecology Unit – Threatened Species Strategy 19 - 121-122 feedback – Julie Knauf and Norm Kelly Stakeholder engagement LINZ/OIO – Lisa Barrett (CE OIO), Andrew Morris (Acting Mgr Applications, OIO), Jerome Sheppard (DCE Crown 20 E/J 123-124 Property, LINZ) and John Hook (Grp Mgr Crown Property, LINZ) 21 Game Animal Council – Don Hammond - 125-130 22 Taranaki iwi and OTS D 131-136 Liaison & correspondence 23 Representation and Liaison - - - 23.1 Chair’s report I K 137-138 23.2 Conservation Board liaison reports I K 139-140 Correspondence – receive the inwards and approve the 24 D K 141-156 outwards correspondence Meeting close - - -

Strategic Priorities A Conservation Management Strategies B National Park Management Plans C Land Status change e.g. Stewardship land D Treaty of Waitangi Strategic advice to the Minister and DG in the context of conservation in today’s E economy, the governance requirements, and strategic advice on public policy documents and legislation F Game Changers for Conservation: Pests/weeds/biosecurity G Marine H Climate Change I Rivers and Freshwater J Effectiveness and efficiency of the Department’s conservation management K NZCA’s performance

Meeting timetable

Monday 7 August Tuesday 8 August

Start: 10.00am Start: 8.30am Lunch: 12.30pm Morning tea: 10.30am Afternoon tea 2.45pm Lunch/close: 12.30pm Close: 5.30pm Dinner 6.30pm

DOC-3071986 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.4 Meeting No. 156

NEW ZEALAND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGISTER OF INTERESTS and IDENTIFICATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

For meeting on 7 and 8 August 2017

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New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.5.1 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: 6 and 7 June 2017 meeting minutes

NZCA Strategic NZCA’s performance (Priority K) Priority and/or the Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Approve the 6 and 7 June 2017 minutes as a true and accurate record.

Context The draft minutes from the Authority meeting on 6 and 7 June 2017 were circulated to members by email on 30 June 2017 for comment. Once the minutes are approved they will be uploaded to the NZCA website www.conservationauthority.org.nz

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New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) Te Pou Atawhai Taiao O Aotearoa 6 and 7 June 2017 meeting

155th meeting, held at 10.00am and 8.30am, Kaupapa Atawhai / Conservation House, 18-32 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 Unconfirmed minutes Present: Warren Parker, Chairperson (Wednesday only) David Barnes Devon McLean Gerry McSweeney Jan Riddell Jo Breese Judy Hellstrom Mark Christensen (Acting Chair Tuesday) Mick Clout Mike Simm Rauru Kirikiri Sandra Cook Waana Davis

Apologies: Warren Parker (Tuesday)

In attendance: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer, Department of Conservation (DOC) Ann McCrone, NZCA servicing staff, DOC Dr Andrea Byrom, Director of the New Zealand Biological Heritage Natural Science Challenge, for agenda item 11 Mike Slater, Deputy Director-General Operations, DOC, for agenda items 7 – 10, 18 Marie Long, Director, Planning, Permissions and Land, DOC, for agenda items 7 – 10 Nicole Mistral, Management Planning National Advisor, DOC, for agenda items 7 – 10 Sheryll Johnson, National Advisor – SLM, DOC, for agenda items 7 – 10 Ian Angus, Director Aquatic (Acting), DOC, for agenda item 14 Julie Knauf, Director Terrestrial Ecology (Acting), DOC, for agenda item 15 Norm Kelly, Project Manager, Threatened Species Strategy, DOC, for agenda item 15 Nicola Toki, Threatened Species Ambassador, DOC, for agenda item 16 Phil Hancock, PF2050 Logistics Science and Policy, DOC for agenda item 16 Kath Blakemore, Marine Ecosystems Manager (Acting), DOC, for agenda item 17 Sean Cooper, Marine Policy Manager (Acting), DOC, for agenda item 17 Lou Sanson, Director General, DOC, for agenda items 18, 19 Kay Booth, Deputy Director-General, Partnerships, DOC, for agenda items 19, 20 Ben Reddiex, Director, Community Engagement Unit, DOC, for agenda items 12, 19 Polly Cunningham, Partnerships Volunteering Team, for agenda items 19, 20 Tamati Kruger, Chairman, Te Urewera Board, for agenda item 23 Kirsti Luke, Chief Executive, Te Uru Taumatua, for agenda item 23

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Karakia Rau Kirikiri opened the meeting with a karakia at 10.00am Agenda item 1: Welcome and Chairperson’s introduction Mark Christensen (Acting Chair for Day 1) welcomed the members and overviewed the meeting. Key topics identified were: the presentation by Dr Andrea Byrom regarding the potential of new technologies including gene-editing for conserving New Zealand’s biological heritage; DOC’s Threatened Species Strategy and the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s (PCE’s) report Taonga of an island nation: Saving New Zealand's birds (PCE report); an update on marine protection and the strategy for achieving representative protection; strategic discussion on the role and recognition of volunteers and DOC’s partnership model; the session with Ngai Tuhoe representatives to workshop and provide feedback on the Te Kawa O Te Urewera Conservation Management Plan and further strengthen the relationship with the Te Urewera Board and Ngai Tuhoe. These topics were seen to allow for in-depth, strategic input and robust conversations to test ideas and develop better pathways forward for the Department, and deepen Authority relationships with key statutory bodies. An apology was received from Don Hammond, Game Animal Council (GAC) Chair, who was unable to attend the meeting to present on the Game Animal Council, due to weather conditions delaying flights. Don Hammond was rescheduled to meet the Authority in August 2017. No additional agenda items were identified. The Authority resolved to move “into-committee” for agenda items 4.2, 17, 18, 19, 21, and 22. David Barnes/Jo Breese/carried Agenda item 2: Apologies Apologies were received from Warren Parker (Tuesday only). The Authority resolved to receive the above apologies for the meeting David Barnes/Jan Riddell/carried Agenda item 3: Conflicts of interest None were declared. Agenda item 4.1: Approve minutes for the meeting held on 3 April 2017 The Authority resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 3 April 2017, subject to the identified minor changes, as a true and accurate record. David Barnes/Jo Breese/carried

Agenda item 4.2: Approve “in-committee” minutes for the meeting held on 3 April 2017 The Authority resolved to move “into-committee” for agenda item 4.2. Devon McLean/Jan Riddell/carried

The Authority resolved to move out of “committee”. Sandra Cook/Jo Breese/carried

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Agenda item 5: Status Report The paper was taken as read. The EO updated the Authority on matters that were still ongoing. The letter to the D-G regarding the grounding of the L’Australe is urgent because of the biosecurity issues. The response to Ngati Manuhiri and Auckland Conservation Board re the Hauturu/Little Barrier CMP was due to be sent by the end of the week. The West Coast Tai Poutini National Park Management Plan partial review requires a clear roadmap/timeline so that the input required of the sub-committee can be assessed. The Authority’s Statement of Expectations is to be sent to members and the Department. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to send the finalised Statement of Expectations to Mike Slater and the Conservation Board Chairs. Agenda item 6: NZCA Work Programme 2017-2018 The paper was taken as read. Both the Minister of Conservation, Maggie Barry, and Associate Minister of Conservation, Nicky Wagner, would like to attend the Conservation Board Chairs’ conference. LINZ/OIO briefing deferred until August as Andrew Crisp, LINZ Chief Executive, was unavailable for the June meeting. The new PCE Dr Simon Upton does not start until late September, so will be invited to the October meeting. There was discussion around resourcing, timetabling and timeframes for processing strategies, policies and plans that require NZCA review and approval, and the consultation undertaken to prepare plans. Discussion around the lack of clarity in how various Departmental internal strategies and external reports (e.g. Threatened Species Strategy and the PCE report on native birds) are linked and how these shape Departmental direction and priorities. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to invite MOC and Assoc MOC to the August Conservation Board Chairs’ conference. Action: Send invitations to Don Hammond, Chair, Game Animal Council to the August meeting. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to invite the Head of the Overseas Investment Office LINZ/OIO to the August meeting. Action: Request a report overview to be presented at the October meeting, examining the relationship between the TSS and PCE report. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to draft outline of roles for sub-committees in preparation for the new Authority term. Agenda item 7: Management Planning Update The paper was taken as read. Marie Long presented the material provided. Areas of discussion included: • The Westland Tai Poutini and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park management plan reviews, regarding the proposed topic papers to ensure that papers include biodiversity and conservation focuses as well as providing policy direction for specific issues raised by local stakeholders and communities. Marie confirmed that delivery of Aoraki Mount Cook National park management plan is still scheduled for late 2018. • Paparoa National Park Management Plan regarding NZCA concerns around the consultation process. Mark Davies is responding to NZCA. • The NZCA response re Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island (Nature Reserve) Conservation Management Plan is still in progress. • There was discussion around DOC’s guidelines and policy on e-bikes, and the need for these to be reviewed to align management plans with National Parks Policy and

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support a standardised approach to the use of e-bikes on conservation lands. Nicole Mistal advised that there is no formal policy, however, e-bike guidelines can be reviewed at any time. NZCA confirmed it request that the Department review and update the guidelines, and requested that it participate in the review. • The NZCA approval of Kahurangi National Park Management Plan amendment has been sent to the Department. • Members commented positively on Te Kawa, and the new approach to national park management planning. • Two major work areas were discussed – increasing visitor pressure on National Parks and conservation lands, and the emergence of new principles and a changing landscape of management post Treaty Settlements which may have implications for the NZCA and National Parks Policy. Action: Marie Long to follow up Mark Davies response to NZCA. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to collate feedback from the Authority on the Hauturu CMP. Action: Nicole Mistal to locate e-bike guidelines/policy and provide update to NZCA. Action: Nicole Mistal to confirm resolution of approval for Kahurangi National Park Management Plan amendment has been received. Agenda item 8: Reclassification of Conservation land – SLM update The paper was taken as read. Marie Long presented the material provided. There was discussion around the Five-year Reclassification Project and the potential draft plan development timeframe. There was discussion around the resourcing, progress and timing of stewardship land reclassifications, and actioning the Nature Heritage Fund (NHF) list. Although Abel Tasman National Park – Canaan Downs Farm is recommended for removal from the list, due to the area now including a mountain bike park which does not align with the existing management plan for the National Park, it could be reconsidered when the Abel Tasman National Park Plan is reviewed in 2019. Members expressed concerns with continued delays in the Fiordland blocks, which still requires DOC to consult with Ngai Tahu. Agenda item 9: Conservation Management Plans – revocation update The paper was taken as read. Marie Long presented the material provided and outlined the work underway on Conservation Management Plans (CMP) that have been revoked and/or are to be revoked to give effect to recent operative Conservation Management Strategies (CMS). Care needs to be exercised not to revoke plans established through Treaty Settlements, and Scientific Management Plans that may contain a great deal of significant information. All CMPs are reviewed before consideration for revocation. Action: Nicole Mistal to check that Waitaiki CMP is on the list of CMPS to be reviewed. Agenda item 10: Recognising the contribution of volunteers in CMSs The paper was taken as read. Marie Long presented the material provided. Feedback was sought on how future CMSs could recognise volunteer contributions. The Authority considered that the contribution of volunteers needs to be more than just numbers. The focus should be on outcomes to determine the value of volunteer work, and there should be milestones linked to DOCs 2025 Stretch Goals, Intermediate Outcomes and monitoring indicators that measure impact. Benchmarking performance can be used to measure effectiveness and efficiencies. Recognition of the importance of volunteer contributions needs to be explicit in CMSs.

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Agenda item 11: Gene editing Mark Christensen welcomed and introduced Dr Andrea Bryom who presented an overview of the Pest Management proportion of the NZ Biological Heritage Natural Science Challenge. She outlined some of the projects designed to deliver novel techniques and methods to support pest control in New Zealand including – genome mining, gene based population suppression, trojan females, super attractive lures, and biosensors. Projects also include the establishment of a Bioethics panel, Partnerships with Maori, Modelling and Social Licence. The powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR–Cas9 could be used to disrupt a gene that is vital for survival or reproduction or that makes an animal more susceptible to a certain poison. Gene technology does have significant potential for conservation work, however the practical deployment of solutions is still a long way off, and social attitudes/acceptance of such technologies still needs to be determined. Dr Bryom advised that some techniques being explored would likely no be available for at least 10-20 years (e.g. gene drive in mammals, although the technique could potentially be rolled out faster for insect pests as their breeding strategy lends itself better to the technique). Work on improved baits may only be 2-5yrs away. Major work is underway around determining public attitudes, especially Maori, to help inform policy and target messaging (e.g. around socialising forms of predator controls – landscape and individual actions). Surveys indicate that social attitudes to gene technology are more accepting, especially in health, and that messaging and communication needs to be credible, clear and upfront and the conversation around this subject with the public needs to increase. There was discussion around the potential to trial gene technology and novel pest control techniques on isolated islands and risk associated with this; the broader scope of this programme to target more species (such as introduced wasps, ungulates, goats, mice and feral cats) that are not covered under Predator Free NZ; public perception and understanding of the different programmes of work and agencies involved in pest control; working closely with international collaborators on innovation and biosecurity issues (e.g. self-dissemination or accidental release of genetically altered target species into native populations). It was considered that NZCA could support the programme by raising the profile of the issue, the projects and novel technologies through its networks and endeavouring to ensure alignment and co-ordination across other strategies such as the Threatened Species Strategy, PCE report on Threatened birds, DOC Partnerships Strategy where pest control work is being undertaken or planned for. Mark Christensen thanked Dr Bryom for a very informative presentation and discussion. Dr Bryom expressed her willingness to return to update the NZCA. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to upload Dr Bryom’s PPP in the NZCA Dropbox. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to draft letter of thanks to Dr Andrea Bryom. Agenda item 12: Game Animal Council (GAC) The paper was taken as read. Ben Reddiex presented the material provided on behalf of Don Hammond, GAC Chair who was unable to attend the meeting. Topics explored included the potential impact of GAC’s goals and obligations on programmes such as Predator Free NZ (e.g. reducing rats may provide more feed for deer); how GAC could further support pest control (e.g. feral cats, monitor for the impact of toxins on herds, monitor the impact and outcome of animal control); the increase in some game species populations above set maximum target levels; how the management of Herds of Special Interest interfaces with DOC pest control priorities and whether GAC has improved game animal species population management to target levels; how the Game Trophy Export Levy will fund GAC; Herd Management Plans. Due to increasing numbers of some game

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animal populations NZCA remains concerned about the management of pest ungulates and how DOC is addressing this issue. The Authority indicated its interest in having input into Herd Management Plans. Action: Gerry McSweeney and Rick McGovern-Wilson to draft a letter to Lou Sanson requesting information on the level of species control and biodiversity outcomes; with a report outlining DOCs position on proposed control of pest species and how that aligns with GAC Herds of Special Interest. Agenda item 13: Update on the CES Roadmap and DOC Science Plan The paper was taken as read. Agenda item 14: Update on whitebait The paper was taken as read. Ian Angus presented the material provided on behalf of Ken Hughey, Chief Science Advisor, DOC. Ian outlined current research underway and the proposed research focused on the West Coast to support improved approaches to whitebait management. The Authority questioned the rationale for concentrating on the West Coast as it’s considered that there are other regions on New Zealand, especially the Waikato, where it would be useful to undertake research and members expressed the importance of monitoring catch and population levels. Options for management were discussed including commercial control or catch, reporting of catch, and regulation of gear. The Authority supports the West Coast community’s call to review the Whitebait Fishing (West Coast) Regulations 1994 (SR 1994/66). Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to draft a letter to PCE requesting New Zealand indigenous freshwater fish species and whitebaiting be incorporated into the PCE work programme. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to draft letter to DOC supporting a review of the West Coast Whitebait Fishing Regulations. Action: NZCA to provide an update/ report back to the Conservation Boards at the August Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference. Agenda item 15: Update on the Threatened Species Strategy The paper was taken as read. Norm Kelly presented the material provided. DOC is actively targeting engagement with key stakeholders. Discussion around how the Department is planning to review and align the Threatened Species Strategy (TSS) with the PCE report; what impact the TSS has on an ecosystem approach to habitat management; how key habitats will help underpin threatened species management; concern that if species recovery groups are discontinued DOC may lose significant species management knowledge and this may also impact on management plans established with Treaty partners; the use of the DOC Threatened Species Classification vs the IUCN Red List; and the potential impact of the myrtle rust incursion to influence species deemed at threat as this could alter the list or key species identified in the TSS. Norm advised that the threatened species models will be run again before completion of the TSS. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson request DOC provide a copy of the TSS to NZCA for comment on before it is finalised. Agenda item 16: Update on Predator Free NZ Phil Hancock and Nicola Toki provided an update on the programme. A lot of work is well underway with Predator Free 2050 Ltd, with the Board established, CEO recruited, policy development begun, branding and communications underway, an RFP to be released soon seeking partners, and a science review initiated and a strategy to eradicate at least one of the priority predators presented to the Board. DOC sees this consortium of work as a ‘movement’ and that although the focus is on selected pest species the overarching

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approach will enable other pest control and projects to link in and best practice, tools and information can be shared to avoid duplication and increase effectiveness. The Authority expressed the necessity for programmes to align with each other to ensure that the public understands how they inter-relate, reduce confusion and increase the effectiveness of both DOC and volunteer conservation work. The Authority resolved to move “into-committee” for agenda items 17, 18, & 19. Devon McLean/Jan Riddell /carried

The Authority resolved to move out of “committee”. Sandra Cook/Jo Breese/carried Agenda item 20: Update on DOC’s partnership model The paper was taken as read. Kay Booth presented the paper and provided an overview of Te Tau Ihu as a new landscape scale partnership project proposal in Nelson Marlborough region, to illustrate how partnerships work on the ground. Kay noted that different projects require different approaches as DOC will not always be the lead but may also be a partner. She welcomed feedback and advice. It was noted that the importance of providing demonstrable conservation value and benefits to partners is essential. There is a need for overarching goals linked to DOC Stretch Goals, to have and measure KPIs, and move from qualitative to quantitative explicit measures verifiable by audit. DOC could also learn from the expertise of partners to support DOC operations (e.g. H&S). Need to ensure that DOC has scanned what will be required by way of resources, capacity, core competencies, workforce plan to implement the partnerships strategy. Treaty Partners will be an important component in the partnership model. Kay will update the Authority in due course. The Authority resolved to move “into-committee” for agenda items 21, 22 Devon McLean/Jan Riddell /carried

The Authority resolved to move out of “committee” Sandra Cook/Jo Breese/carried Agenda item 23: Te Urewera Plan [Te Kawa] The Te Kawa O Te Urewera Conservation Management Plan was taken as read. Tamati Kruger, Chairman, Te Urewera Board and Kirsti Luke, Chief Executive, Te Uru Taumatua were welcomed, and supported by Jo Breese, who provided an overview of the philosophy and principals behind the Plan. It was acknowledged that there is a long timeline for a Plan and that this Plan underpins a new unique, innovative and fascinating approach which is of interest to other iwi and indigenous peoples, and provides guidance for new approaches to National Park management. The Plan provides a new way of thinking, new approaches and new challenges. The ongoing relationship between the Authority and the Board was discussed and it was decided that annual meetings between the Authority and the Board would be useful. The Authority discussed improvements they would like to see considered. These include: • Determining the audience for the Plan and setting out the terminology and focus of the Plan to reflect those audiences.

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• A flow chart to illustrate how the Plan interacts within the overall structure and context of the Te Urewera Act and Board responsibilities; and an operational plan would be useful. • Expand on the key partners and friendships where possible. • Potentially add a glossary for terms such as ‘land’; where this encompasses more than is usually understood by the term to help improve the wider public understanding and reach of the Plan. The Authority will provide a summary of points for the Te Urewera Board. Action: Warren Parker and Rick McGovern-Wilson to draft a summary of comments on the Te Kawa O Te Urewera Conservation Management Plan for the Te Urewera Board. Agenda item 24: Members’ Environmental Scan No items were raised. Agenda item 25: Review of NZCA performance and Strategic Priorities This paper was not considered and will go on the August agenda. Agenda item 26.1 Chairs report The paper was taken as read. Agenda item 26.2: Conservation Board liaison reports The papers were taken as read. Issues identified in the Otago report include the need for DOC to be more strategic in their approach to tenure review, as it appears somewhat haphazard at present. For the Auckland Board, there are major issues around wallabies and very large, old, pine trees on Kawau Island. Agenda item 26.3 Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference The papers were taken as read. Both the Minister and Associate Minister of Conservation wish to attend the Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference. Suggestions for other topics include: • Role that CBs play in Treaty negotiations • Review of support and servicing of CBs • Update and overview from the D-G on the role and overlap of CBs with the new DOC boundaries. • Round-table discussion of current issues and opportunities • Review of the Associate Minister of Conservation's 2017-18 Letter of Expectation and annual work programme • Treaty Settlements and partnering with Maori in conservation management • The 5-Year Stewardship Land re-categorisation project • Advocacy versus political statement and the role of the conservation boards • How to work strategically • Planning documents – CMSs and NPMPs, and progress with "rapid" prototypes of these • Budget 2017 initiatives

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• Update on tourism (fees, pricing). Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson to ask the new NZCA to confirm the proposed agenda topics and add topics if desired. Action: Rick McGovern-Wilson confirm topics and dates for the Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference. Agenda item 27: Correspondence The papers were taken as read. The Authority resolved to receive the inwards correspondence and approve the outwards correspondence. Judy Hellstrom/Mike Simm/carried

Warren thanked the Authority for all the substantial work undertaken during this period of the NZCA and wished members not returning all the best and gave specific thanks for their contributions.

Meeting Closed: 15.30pm

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New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.5.2 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: “In-committee” 6 and 7 June 2017 meeting minutes

NZCA Strategic NZCA’s performance (Priority J) Priority and/or the Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Resolve to go “into committee”, and b) Approve 6 and 7 June 2017 “In-committee” minutes as a true and accurate record.

Context The draft minutes from the Authority meeting on 6 and 7 June 2017 were circulated to members by email on 30 June 2017 for comment.

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16 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.6 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: Induction – roles, responsibilities and support

NZCA Strategic NZCA Strategic Priority K: NZCA’s performance Priority and/or the Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or Members should fully familiarise themselves with their roles and Action Required responsibilities of the Authority and the NZCA’s code of practice; and, use this opportunity to clarify any matters which are unclear to them.

Context Induction for new members, and update for existing members, will be covered by a PPT presentation and discussion, led by the Chair, which will cover: • how we work, including advice on and approval of statutory plans • the nature of members’ contributions • servicing of the Authority • Treaty of Waitangi responsibilities (S4) • an overview of strategic topics and current issues (marine, freshwater, tourism, Treaty) • the Authority’s policies and procedures • stewardship land • work programme/agendas • conservation boards

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DOC-3121238 Rick McGovern-Wilson 25 July 2017 24 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.7 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson

Subject: Committee structures and NZCA representations

NZCA Strategic NZCA’s performance (Priority K) – Goal K Priority Effect continuous improvement in order to provide greater value and impact

Recommendation It is recommended that the Authority: a) Note the current committees and NZCA representations b) Review the current committees and NZCA representations c) Recommend new representatives for the committees and NZCA representations where necessary

Context The purpose of this paper is to discuss membership of sub- Committees and NZCA representations, with new members and Terms of References for these.

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DOC-3121327 Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer 24 July 2017 26 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.7 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson

Subject: Committee structures and NZCA representations

Purpose 1. To update sub-Committees and NZCA representations with new members and Terms of References for these.

Background/Introduction 2. This paper provides the current list of current committees and NZCA representations (Appendix 1), with the current NZCA representatives listed, and is for review and amendment. All members are asked to consider which committees they will become involved with. 3. In 2000 the NZCA agreed on the role that committees and representations would have in the work of the Authority. 4. The New Zealand Conservation Authority Committee Structure Policy (June 2000) was reviewed and amended 1 & 2 February 2016 and is due for full review in June 2018 (DOCDM-328588 - NZCA - Committee Structure Policy). This acts as a Terms of Reference and is attached as Appendix 2. 5. However, as the term of the new Authority is about to begin, there are a number of vacancies on the established committees and the NZCA representations. There may also be a need to create new committee/s to maintain coverage of emerging new work streams, including the proposed General Policy for National Park review committee. 6. It is important to understand the role of the conservation board liaison. NZCA members may attend as many meetings as they are able (but are not required to attend all) in order to provide a connection between a board and the Authority. You are expected to provide a 1-2 page report on board discussions, including bringing to the attention of the fuller Authority any pressing issues. You can also provide assistance to the Chair on appointments and succession planning, and joint board and Authority fieldtrip during the Authority’s out of Wellington meetings.

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NZCA Committees

Conservation Management Strategies

Wellington Conservation Management Current rep Proposed rep Strategy Committee Est: February 2017 David Barnes David Barnes Work with the Department on the current review

National Park Management Plans

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Current rep Proposed rep Management Plan Committee Est: June 2016 Rau Kirikiri Rau Kirikiri Work with the Department on the current review (convenor) (convenor) Jan Riddell Jan Riddell Mark Christensen

Fiordland National Park Management Plan Current rep Proposed rep Committee Est: February 2017 Jan Riddell Jan Riddell Work with the Department on the current review (convenor) (convenor) Sandra Cook Sandra Cook Mick Clout Mick Clout

Mt Aspiring National Park Management Plan Current rep Proposed rep Committee Est: February 2017 David Barnes David Barnes Work with the Department on the current review (convenor) (convenor) Gerry McSweeney Gerry McSweeney

Tongariro National Park Management Plan Current rep Proposed rep partial review Committee Est: December 2016 David Barnes David Barnes Work with the Department on the current partial Rau Kirikiri review

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Current rep Proposed rep Management Plan Committee Est: June 2016 Mick Clout Mick Clout Work with the Department on the current review Robyn Jebson

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General Policy for National Park review Current rep Proposed rep committee To be Est: Aug 2017 The Chair is proposing that the NZCA undertakes a review of the GPNP, published in 2005, to ensure it remains fit for purpose

Grass Carp Committee Current rep Proposed rep Est: June 2007 Mick Clout Mick Clout A Standing Committee to advise the Minister inter-sessionally on proposals to release grass carp into waterways

Marine Reserves Bill committee Current rep Proposed rep Est: 14 February 2013 Sandra Cook Sandra Cook Delegated to read the Marine Reserves Bill discussion document when it is released. It may need to be formally dis-established

Representations and liaison

NZCA representatives Current rep Proposed rep J D Stout Trust NZ Committee of IUCN Land and Water Forum Predator-Free NZ Mick Clout Mick Clout

Conservation Board liaison Current rep Proposed rep Te Hiku Conservation Board Mita Harris Northland Conservation Board Mita Harris Auckland Conservation Board Mark Brough Waikato Conservation Board Mick Clout Mick Clout Bay of Plenty Conservation Board Warren Parker Warren Parker East Coast/Hawke’s Bay Conservation Board Rauru Kirikiri Rauru Kirikiri Tongariro/Taupo Conservation Board Rauru Kirikiri Warren Parker Taranaki/Whanganui Conservation Board David Barnes Wellington Conservation Board David Barnes Chatham Islands Conservation Board Sandra Cook Sandra Cook Nelson/Marlborough Conservation Board Robyn Jebson West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board Gerry McSweeney Gerry McSweeney Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board Mark Christensen Mark Christensen Otago Conservation Board David Barnes Tony Lepper Southland Conservation Board Jan Riddell Jan Riddell

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New Zealand Conservation Authority Committee Structure Policy Written 14 and 15 June 2000 Reviewed and amended 1 & 2 February 2016 Due for review June 2018

In 2000 the NZCA agreed on the role that committees would have in the work of the Authority. This Policy sets out guidelines on the the constitution, structure, and function of Authority committees. 1. The Authority recognises that in order to accomplish its role it will be necessary from time to time to appoint committees for specific purposes. Before deciding to appoint any such committees, the Authority will discuss all matters of principle involved in the matter before it, and satisfy itself that delegation to a committee is justified. In this regard the Authority notes that the process and basis of appointment of its members, as set out in section 6 D of the Conservation Act, is such as to ensure that the Authority still has a sufficiently wide and representative body of knowledge enabling it to deal with all matters of principle. 2. Where a committee is appointed by the Authority and the specific purpose for which it is appointed, any limitations on its role will be established by the Authority. When that purpose has been fulfilled the committee will cease to function and the delegation will be at an end. 3. Generally, the Authority will have no standing committees which remain in office during the life of the Authority. The only current exception to this is the Grass Carp Committee. The purpose of this committee is to consider grass carp release applications and it is required to provide timely Authority’s recommendations inter-sessionally. 4. When any committee has been established by the Authority, the Authority will remain in control of the matter delegated to the committee and may recall that matter from the committee at any time and terminate or modify the committee’s role or activities. 5. The membership and ownership of any committee will be determined by the Authority. Any member of the Authority who is absent from any meeting at which a committee is appointed and not able to make written or other input into its formation, shall have the right at the next meeting to ask the Authority to consider the inclusion of that member in the committee. 6. All members of the Authority have the right to attend the meetings of any committee and, with the leave of the convenor, to speak to matters before the committee, but only members of the committee will have the right to vote. The convenor should be informed of their intention to attend the meeting prior to the meeting itself, and they should note that, in general, their expenses will not be paid. 7. A copy of the Committee Policy will be issued to all new members of the Authority.

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REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: Review of NZCA performance and Strategic Priorities

NZCA Strategic NZCA’s performance (Priority K) – Goal K Priority Effect continuous improvement in order to provide greater value and impact

Recommendation It is recommended that the Authority: a) Assess its performance for the previous 18 months b) Identify improvements to performance for the coming year c) Review the Strategic Priorities d) Amend the Strategic Priorities where necessary

Context The Authority undertakes a yearly self-review of its performance of its statutory functions and its Strategic Priorities. The Authority undertook its last self-review at the December 2015 meeting, where it reviewed its performance for the first 18 months of the new term of the Authority. This review falls at the end of the 2017 NZCA term and covers the period for the 2016 year and first half of 2017. It is proposed that the Authority review the last 18 months and confirms the strategic priorities going forward.

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DOC-3121237 Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer 24 July 2017 32 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.8 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson

Subject: Review of NZCA performance and Strategic Priorities

Purpose 1. To assess performance over the past three years, and identify improvements for the coming year.

Background/Introduction 2. This is the end of the term for the current Authority. 3. In December 2011, the Authority developed Strategic Priorities to guide its work. These were reviewed and expanded in early 2013, and then again (by the current Authority) in December 2015. 4. The Authority undertakes occasional self-reviews as a guide to improving its performance – following the first review in October 2012, it has also undertaken reviews in August 2013, April 2014, and December 2015.

Details/Comment 5. This paper is taken from a paper you considered in December 2015 (as part of the assessment at the mid-point of the current 3-year term) and sets out a structure for the self-review. Aspects of your performance that are not addressed in the following set of questions can be raised at the meeting.

Effectiveness 1) Strategic priorities: The Authority to work through the Goals and Actions set out in Appendix 1 of this meeting paper. Are they still fit for purpose? 2) ‘Big picture’ overview: a. Statutory roles (Strategic Priorities A-D): Are we efficiently and effectively fulfilling our roles? b. Strategic advice to Minister and DG (Strategic Priority E): Is our advice making a difference? c. Game changer: Animal Pest Control (Strategic Priority F): Are we adequately supporting initiatives? d. Active watching brief (Strategic Priorities G-H): Should we do more, and be braver? e. Monitoring and evaluation (Strategic Priorities I-J): Are we keeping DOC and ourselves on task? f. Enablers: Are we adequately considering section 4 and community(s) needs?

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3) Statutory functions: Are we remiss on any of our statutory roles (see Appendix 2)?

Culture & communication 4) Meeting culture: Is discussion respectful, and do members feel comfortable to raise matters openly and frankly? 5) Between meetings: Is there adequate interaction amongst members between meetings? 6) NZCA and Department: Is communication between the Authority and the Department open and effective?

Process 7) Meetings: Are meetings scheduled and run efficiently and effectively? 8) Agendas, papers and other materials (e.g. Friday emails): Are they useful, pitched at the right level and presented appropriately? 9) Committees: Are we using committees appropriately?

Food for thought (with thanks to the Institute of Directors) Effective governance is characterised by debate, thoughtful challenge and dissent, commitment, candour and trust. Four pillars of good governance (Institute of Directors’ principles adapted by Kay): i. Determining purpose – contributes to the Department’s development of purpose, goals and strategy. ii. Effective governance culture – acts as a high performing team which has effective relationships with management and stakeholders. iii. Holding to account – fulfils an oversight role. iv. Effective compliance – assists the Department to remain ‘safe’, both financially and more generally, by providing advice that includes risk assessment.

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STATUTORY ROLE FOR MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND LAND STATUS Strategic Conservation Management Strategies priority National Park Management Plans (A&B) NZCA role Review and approve. Advice on the development and shaping. (A&B) Goals 1. Approve strategy/plan at the third meeting after receipt. (A&B) 2. Improve efficacy of approval processes. Actions 1. Follow NZCA approval processes (and seek opportunities to expedite timelines, (A&B) whilst holding or improving the quality of decisions). 2. Push for better, more dynamic and responsive plans, and smarter planning processes. 3. Review NZCA approval processes and document enhancements after consideration of the Canterbury (Waitaha), Otago, and Southland Murihiku CMSs. 4. Provide timely input on the Te Urewera Management Plan. Strategic Land status change e.g. stewardship land priority (C) NZCA role Recommendatory / statutory (for national parks) and advisory (for all (C) conservation lands). Goals (C) Conduct a credible and transparent investigation and provide a report with clear recommendations for action. Actions (C) 1. Ensure the assessment criteria are clear (to assist efficiency and so that the information provided can be targeted). 2. Ensure advice is well-researched and that appropriate consultation with iwi has occurred. 3. Ensure the process and decision is credible and robust; and that this is apparent to all stakeholders. 4. Keep the relevant conservation board informed throughout the process. 5. Advise on an overall strategy for future tenure reviews under the Land Act and Overseas Investment Act/Office processes. 6. Advise on a strategy/programme for prioritising stewardship land reclassifications. Strategic Treaty of Waitangi priority (D) NZCA role Meet requirements for NZCA as specified in settlement legislation; give on-going effect (D) to the principles of the Treaty; provide advice in response to requests from settlement negotiation parties. Goals (D) 1. Fulfil NZCA-related requirements in settlement legislation. 2. Ensure Conservation Act 1987 section 4 considerations are appropriately addressed and that the procedures for this are regularly updated in light of progress with, and learnings from Treaty settlements. 3. Demonstrate openness and good faith when giving advice (if consulted). Actions (D) 1. Maintain open communication with Tuhoe, Ngati Porou, Ngai Tahu, and any other iwi with future settlements that require NZCA actions.

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INFLUENCE AND ‘CHANGING THE GAME’ Strategic Strategic advice to the Minister and DG in the context of conservation in today’s priority (E) economy, the governance requirements, and strategic advice on public policy documents and legislation NZCA role Advisory. (E) Goals (E) Perceived as a respected and influential source of strategic advice for conservation. Actions (E) 1. Give clear, considered and timely advice: • On all matters relevant to the NZCA effectively fulfilling its functions; and • Where this can be influential in achieving better conservation outcomes. 2. Maintain an active environmental scan to ensure the current and future operating context for conservation is well understood. 3. Maintain active links with conservation boards and the community, actively seek improved quality of conservation board nominees. 4. Follow up on submissions and advice to gauge their influence and identify where improvements in this role can be made. 5. Science plan – provide advice at a strategic level on the direction of science undertaken within the Department and its alignment with the attainment of the 2025 Stretch Goals. 6. Give advice on public conservation engagement, particularly regarding primary education. 7. Provide regular monitoring of and advice to achieve the Stretch Goals and the Intermediate Outcomes objectives. Strategic Game changers for conservation: Pests/weeds/biosecurity priority (F) NZCA role Provide leadership. (F) Goals (F) Contribute to the better protection, enhancement and appreciation of New Zealand’s native biodiversity. Actions (F) 1. Maintain focus on this topic when discharging our statutory functions, including strategic advice to the Director-General and the Minister. 2. Support those working towards a Predator Free New Zealand by way of advice, encouragement or active contribution, and communication of the benefits of conservation to the wider public. 3. Encourage the Department to undertake large-scale animal pest control (including the use of 1080), especially through such programmes as Battle for our Birds. 4. Encourage the Department to actively manage kauri dieback (PTA) disease, and to take a strong stance on biosecurity in general. 5. Encourage the Department to develop a robust methodology for undertaking an analysis of net conservation benefits and incorporate this into a natural capital assessment with other primary sector stakeholders. 6. Support the War on Weeds and wilding pines campaigns/programmes. Strategic Marine priority (G) NZCA role Advisory and advocacy. (G)

DOC-3121237 Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer 24 July 2017 36 Goals (G) Contribute to the better protection of the marine environment. Actions(G) 1. Provide advice on the Marine Reserves Bill. 2. Maintain active engagement with DOC on Marine Protected Areas and how to protect a representative range of habitats and species cost effectively. 3. Investigate Snares, Three Kings and Chathams for marine protection (write letter to DOC asking what they are doing about Snares).

ACTIVE WATCHING BRIEF Strategic Climate Change priority (H) NZCA role Advisory and advocacy. (H) Goals (H) Actions (H) Highlight the role of conservation in mitigating and adapting to climate change; and the means to reduce the risks of climate change to biodiversity and the Department’s assets. Strategic Rivers and Freshwater priority (I) NZCA role Advisory and advocacy. (I) Goals (I) Seek to achieve the recommendations in the NZCA’s Rivers report. Actions (I) 1. Follow-up on the report’s recommendations with the Minister and the Department. 2. Maintain active advocacy for the comprehensive protection of a representative range of rivers. 3. Participate in LAWF and/or its successors. 4. Schedule time on agendas for freshwater discussions with DOC staff. 5. Progress Mokihinui River Catchment land status change: undertake consultation and report recommendations to the Minister 6. Provide strategic advice on the management of whitebait.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION Strategic Effectiveness and efficiency of the Department’s conservation management priority (J) NZCA role Review and advise. (J) Goals (J) 1. Fulfil statutory function (CA 6B(c)) to review and report on the Department’s administration of General Policies. 2. Provide insightful evaluation and advice that contributes to improved conservation outcomes. 3. Provide a ‘check and balance’ on the Department’s strategic planning. Actions (J) 1. Ensure General Policies are implemented in CMSs and NPMPs (via approval role - see A&B). 2. Engage with the Department over strategic issues. 3. Provide advice on the Department’s Statement of Intent. 4. Provide advice on the Department’s expenditure priorities. 5. Provide advice to the Department on how business and communities can engage with them more easily in order to increase conservation outcomes. 6. Provide independent review of new business relationships for DOC to protect against reputational risk.

DOC-3121237 Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer 24 July 2017 37 7. Actively explore wider opportunities for DOC to support conservation outcomes. Strategic NZCA’s performance priority (K) NZCA role Self review. (K) Goals (K) Effect continuous improvement in order to provide greater value and impact. Actions (K) 1. Undertake annual self-review of performance and modus operandi. 2. Document NZCA processes, and enhancements to these.

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Addressed in Act Statutory function past 3 years? Statutory functions (Conservation Act 1987) 6B(a) N Advise on statements of general policy 6B(b) Y Approve CMSs & any amendments 6B(c) N Review & report on effectiveness of general policies 6B(d) Y Investigate matters of national importance 6B(e) Y Consider & make proposals for change of land status of national & int’l importance 6B(g) Y Encourage & participate in educational & publicity activities 6B(h) Y Advise annually on priorities for expenditure 6B(i) Y Liaise with NZ Fish & Game Council 6B(j) N Exercise any other powers & functions delegated by Minister Statutory functions (National Parks Act 1980) 18(a) N Prepare & approve statements of general policy for NPs 18(b) Y Approve NP management plans & any amendments 18(c) Y Advise on priorities for expenditure for NPs 18(d) N Review effectiveness of general policies for NPs 18(e) Y Consider & make proposals for addition of lands to NPs & establishment of new NPs 18(g) Y Give advice on any other matter relating to any NP 4(2b) N Determinations re native plants & animals preserved - introduced plants & animals exterminated 5A(2a) Y Minister shall consult NZCA on introduction of any biological control organism 12(1) Y Minister shall consult NZCA on Specially Protected Areas 14(1) N Recommend establishment or revocation of Wilderness Areas 15(1) N Recommend establishment or revocation of Amenities Areas 18A N Minister shall consult NZCA on access arrangements to a NP re s59 of Crown Minerals Act 1991 44(1) N Adopt or amend statements of General Policy Statutory powers (Conservation Act 1987) 6C(2)(a) Y Establish committees 6C(2)(b) Y Release for public info any recommendation, report or advice 6C(2)(c) Y Advocate at any public forum or in any stat planning process

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NEW ZEALAND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (NZCA) Meeting on 7 and 8 August 2017

Status Report as at 25 July 2017

RESPONSIBILITY TOPIC REQUIRED ACTION PROGRESS STATUS Actions arising from June 2017 meeting. Previous actions which follow from resolutions taken at previous meetings on the same issue are retained and reported on under the meeting at which the issue first arose. e.g. Strategic advice on management planning; Kauri National Park proposal. Actions arising from August 2016 meeting. 1. NZCA Additions to The Authority resolved to delay making Write a letter to the June 2017: DOC still Fiordland National a recommendation at this stage Department to seek to consult, completion Park pending further discussion between the confirmation that date now 30 June Department and the runanga in light of consultation has 2018 the issues being resolved through the been undertaken. Paparoa National Park Management NZCA to challenge the Plan being resolved; and report back at 12-month delay the February meeting. Actions arising from October 2015 meeting. 2. NZCA Mokihinui River Authority resolved to proceed with the Letter sent to Hon Letter referred from additions of the areas outlined in the Maggie Barry, cc: MOC to Department to agenda paper to the Kahurangi National Lou Sanson, DOC, & action. Park under Section 7 of the National Mike Legge, Parks Act 1980, having first ensured WCTPCB 28 June Chair/EO met with that the Authority’s report also covers 2017 with the TRONT 4 July 2017 to the four points raised during the recommendation to discuss Mokihinui discussion (iwi views to be stated, add Mokihinui River decision within wider biodiversity values to be reported on, catchment to discussion of land budget implications of change in land Kahurangi National additions status, and appropriateness of current Park pursuant to Kahurangi National Park Management section 7 National Other steps to Plan). Parks Act 1980. progress OIC now being actioned

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RESPONSIBILITY TOPIC REQUIRED ACTION PROGRESS STATUS

N/S Not started Action overdue Underway or ongoing Action completed June 2017 1. NZCA staff Statement of EO to send the finalised Statement of Sent 6 July 2017 Expectations Expectations to Mike Slater and the Conservation Board Chairs. 2. NZCA staff Conservation Board 1. EO to invite MOC and Assoc MOC 1. Meeting invite accepted Chairs’ Conference to the August Conservation Board by AMOC for Chairs’ conference. Conference and dinner. 2. EO to ask the new NZCA to confirm MOC unavailable. the proposed agenda topics and 2. Sent in a Friday email add topics if desired. 3. Dates set, AMOC/MOC 3. EO confirm topics and dates for the invited, and invites sent Conservation Board Chairs’ out. Conference. 3. NZCA staff Game Animal EO to send invitation to Don Hammond, Meeting invitation accepted Council (GAC) Chair, Game Animal Council (GAC) to attend the August meeting. 4. NZCA staff Overseas Investment EO to invite the Head of the Overseas Lisa Barrett (OIO) and Office Investment Office OIO to the August Jerome Sheppard (DCE meeting to provided an update on the Crown Property) to attend OIO and implications on the Tenure August meeting Review. See 32 below. 5. NZCA staff Threatened Species 1. EO to request a report overview to 1. EO met with Julie Strategy (TSS)/ PCE be presented at the October Knauf, Director TEU, report on native birds meeting, examining the relationship 20 June 2017 – report between the TSS and PCE report. being developed 2. EO to request DOC provide a copy 2. Final version confirmed of the DOC Threatened Species before the Aug Strategy (TSS) to NZCA for meeting, so will be comment on before it is finalised. circulated via Friday 3. DD-G Biodiversity to provide a email report back to the NZCA on the 3. October meeting DOC-3081383

42 interface between the PCE report/TSS and DOCs Stretch Goals. 6. NZCA staff Sub-committee roles EO to draft outline of roles for sub- This will be covered in the committees in preparation for the new August meeting (links to 28 Authority term below) 7. DOC staff Paparoa National Marie Long to follow up Mark Davies Feedback received 13 Park response to NZCA regarding the June 2017 and forwarded Paparoa National Park Management to Paparoa NPMP Plan consultation process. committee members 8. NZCA staff Hauturu CMP EO to collate feedback from the Letter sent 12 June 2017 Authority on the Hauturu CMP. 9. DOC staff e-Bike Guidelines Nicole Mistal to locate DOC e-bike Revised e-bike guidelines guidelines/policy and provide update to to be tabled for discussion NZCA. at August meeting 10. DOC staff Kahurangi National Nicole Mistal to confirm resolution of Letter sent to Lou Sanson Park partial review approval for Kahurangi National Park 30 May 2017, Management Plan amendment has acknowledgment from Jo been received Gould, Statutory Manager, 21 June 2017 11. NZCA staff Gene editing EO to upload Dr Bryom’s PPT in the Uploaded 5 July 2017 NZCA Dropbox. 12. NZCA staff Gene editing EO to draft letter of thanks to Dr Andrea Letter sent 15 June 2017 Bryom for her presentation on novel techniques and methods to support pest control in New Zealand. 13. NZCA and NZCA staff Game Animal Gerry McSweeney and EO to draft a Letter sent 15 June 2017 Council (GAC) letter to Lou Sanson requesting information on the level of species control and biodiversity outcomes; with a report outlining DOCs position on proposed control of pest species and how that aligns with GAC Herds of Special Interest. 14. NZCA staff Whitebait 1. EO to draft a letter to PCE 1. Letter sent to PCE requesting New Zealand indigenous 25 July 2017 freshwater fish species and

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43 whitebaiting be incorporated into the 2. Letter sent to Lou PCE work programme. Sanson 25 July 2017 2. EO to draft letter to DOC supporting a review of the West Coast 3. Item on August Whitebait Fishing Regulations. Conservation Board 3. NZCA to provide an update/ report Chairs’ Conference back to the Conservation Boards at agenda the August Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference. 15. DOC staff Marine Protected Sean Cooper to advise the NZCA on Update to come for Areas update the development of the MPA Strategy to December 2017 meeting enable NZCA input and feedback on N/S the Strategy. 16. DOC & NZCA staff Natural Heritage Mike Slater and EO to provide a brief to Chair wrote to D-G re NHF Fund (NHF) NZCA on the NHF programme of work. purchases and land categorisations 21 July 2017 17. NZCA staff Yorke Creek addition EO to draft a letter MOC with the Letter sent 27 June 2017 to Paparoa NP recommendation to add the land to Paparoa National Park. 18. NZCA Chair and staff Mokihinui addition to 1. Chair and EO to draft a response to 1. Letter sent 15 June Kahurangi NP Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu/ Ngati 2017 Waewae. 2. EO to arrange a meeting with the 2. Chair and EO met CEO and other members of the Te Arihia Bennett, Dr Runanga o Ngai Tahu within three Ronnie Cooper and months of this decision to further Francois Tumahai discuss the recategorisation of 4 July 2017 conservation lands into National Park status. 3. Letter sent 28 July 3. EO to draft a letter to D-G DOC re 2017 addressing the ungulate issues. 4. EO to draft a letter to Minister of 4. Letter sent 28 June Conservation with the 2017 recommendation to add the land to Kahurangi National Park. 19. NZCA Chair, NZCA Te Kawa O Te Draft a summary of comments on the Letter sent 6 July 2017 with

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44 EO Urewera Te Kawa O Te Urewera Conservation NZCA comments on Te Conservation Management Plan for the Te Urewera Kawa Management Plan Board. April 2017 20. NZCA staff Grounding of the EO to draft a letter requesting a full Update included in D-G L’Australe investigation of the ship’s grounding on report for August meeting Snares Island 21. NZCA Chair, NZCA Tourism EO and Chair to draft a letter to Lou Email material to Bruce EO and Bruce for feedback from the Parkes – to cover off in the Authority members. Letter to include: August meeting strategic Devon’s PPT, Warren’s strategy, legal issues session interp of s6(e) of CA1987, need for more PPPs, and quick wins in a concession review 22. NZCA staff Environmental Scan EO to invite Simon Upton to a meeting Chair sent letter 24 July of the Authority 2017 to Jan Wright thanking her for her work as PCE, and inviting Simon Upton to December mtg February 2017 23. NZCA staff Treaty issues EO to source the Iwi Rights and Issues The paper is still being paper for the NZCA members completed by DOC Policy team October 2016 24. NZCA and NZCA staff Treaty Principles and 1. Requested that 1. Papers sent to Chair Customary use • the Authority’s 1997 publication 15 March 2017 to Maori Customary Use of Native assess the need for Birds, Plants and Other Traditional updating Materials and • 2007 Giving effect to section 4 of 2. S4 Principles sent to the Conservation Act 1987 committee 15 March be circulated to members 2017 2. Agree on who will revise the Treaty Principles at the December meeting. 25. NZCA staff Principles EO to develop a standard template to Ongoing ensure consistency in language and layout DOC-3081383

45 August 2016 26. NZCA staff Submissions on Do an analysis of Treaty negotiations Update for December Treaty settlements currently underway and see what meeting with latest implications they may have on the settlements from 2015-17 Authority. June 2016 meeting 27. NZCA staff Overseas Investment Rick to clarify with the Department the Andrew Crisp (LINZ CE) Office relationship with the Overseas and Lesley Haines (OIO Investment Office, and seek a paper for CE) invited to the June December, and invite the head of the meeting – letter sent OIO to the meeting. 19 April 2017 • ask them to present a couple of case studies where they’ve Jerome Sheppard and Lisa consulted with other groups over the Barrett confirmed for s17 land (from August meeting) August meeting 28. NZCA Staff National park Rick to draft terms of reference to This will be covered in the management plan include clarity around roles, timeframes, August meeting (links to 6 review committees and information around general policy above) and relevant legislation, and details on teleconference and resources available. The terms of reference will be circulated for comments.

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REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: Meeting dates for NZCA

NZCA Strategic NZCA Priority K: NZCA’s performance Priority and/or the Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Note the contents of this paper b) Agree on the dates for NZCA meetings going forward

Context Meeting dates In 2014 the NZCA members agreed that meetings would be held on the Monday and Tuesday of the first week of every second month. Where the Monday was a public holiday (e.g. Waitangi Day or Queen’s Birthday) the meeting would be held on the first Tuesday and Wednesday. It is proposed that you retain those dates for the remainder of 2017 as these are listed on the DOC web site, and members’ expectations are built around them. There is an opportunity with a new Authority to change the days of the meeting, from the start of 2018, based on a majority support. It is proposed that they continue to be every second (even-numbered) month, but we could look at changing the days/weeks when they are held. Two options, besides the existing, are offered, starting from February 2018: Wednesday/Thursday of the first week of the month, or Tuesday/Wednesday of the third week of the month

Out of Wellington meetings Traditionally two meetings per year (of the six) have been held out of Wellington, as a means of meeting conservation boards and DOC staff, and coming to understand some of the issues that those boards are facing. The October 2017 meeting will be held in Rotorua, and there is a separate paper outlining that proposal.

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For 2018, it is proposed that the meetings be held, as follows: February – Palmerston North, with the Wellington Conservation Board, looking at issues in the Lower North island region October – Otago, possibly flying into either Dunedin or Queenstown, but based in Cromwell.

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Agenda paper type 7-8 August 2017 2-3 October 2017 4-5 December 2017 5-6 February 2018 2-3 April 2018 5-6 June 2018 Wellington Rotorua Wellington Palmerston North Wellington Wellington NZCA influence and Work with DOC on Conservation Discussion on expenditure priorities Review the 5-Year Plan for advocacy Board Letters of Expectation and business planning (Christeen Stewardship Land recategorisations Mackenzie)

Ratify the submission on Marine Identify potential submissions for the Identify potential submissions for the Identify potential submissions for the Identify potential submissions for the Identify potential submissions for the Aquaculture NZCA to lodge NZCA to lodge NZCA to lodge NZCA to lodge NZCA to lodge

Department briefing on the OIO and Initiate a review of the General Policy Follow up discussion on Climate implications for tenure review for National Parks Change and the implications for DOC programme infrastructure Start preparing a BIM (Briefing for Submit BIM the Incoming Minister) DG/DD-G strategic Tourism (Bruce Parkes/ Gavin Land issues - stewardship land, land Predator Free 2050 (Martin Kessick) Science Strategy (Ken Hughey) Legislation - is it fit for purpose? discussion topics Walker) reclassifications (Mike Slater) (Jonty Somers/ Christeen Mackenzie)

DG Reports & D-G report and environmental scan D-G report and environmental scan D-G report and environmental scan D-G report and environmental scan D-G report and environmental scan D-G report and environmental scan Department Updates Presentation from Mervyn English on Update on DOC's work with Historic HP and OD work Heritage

Conservation Plans for Receive East Coast Hawke's Bay CMS Receive Wellington CMS Receive Westland Tai Poutini NPMP Approve Westland Tai Poutini NPMP Review/Approval Receive Tongaririo NPMP partial Approve Tongariro NPMP partial Receive Aoraki/Mount Cook NPMP Approve Aoraki/Mount Cook NPMP review review Stakeholder Meet with CE of OIO and CE of LINZ Meet Bay of Plenty Conservation Meet with new chair of WWF NZ Meet with CE of Forest and Bird Engagement Board Meet with Chair of the Game Animal Simon Upton (new PCE) - tbc Council Ed Chignall (CEO, PF2050 Ltd) NZCA Operations & Review of NZCA performance and Performance Strategic Priorities Induction for new Authority members NZCA Policy & Review NZCA policy (s4 Review NZCA policy (insert name) Review NZCA policy (insert name) Review NZCA policy (insert name) Review NZCA policy (insert name) Review NZCA policy (insert name) Principles commitments) Field Visits Bay of Plenty (via Rotorua) Wellington (via Palm North)

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REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2016

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, Executive Officer

Subject: Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference

NZCA Strategic NZCA Strategic (K): NZCA’s performance Priority and/or the Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Review and make final input into the Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference agenda b) Agree on attendance and lead facilitators of agenda items at the Conservation Board Chairs’ Conference.

Context The Authority hosts and funds (from its budget) an annual Conservation Board Chairs’ meeting. The 2017 Chairs’ Conference is being held directly after the August NZCA meeting on 8 and 9 August 2017, with a Chairs- only session on the afternoon of 8 August, followed by a dinner and get-together that evening, and a full day meeting on 9 August. Hon Nicky Wagner, the Associate Minister of Conservation, will be joining the dinner and Conference. A main topic at the Chair’s meeting is proposed to be the conservation boards’ Letter of Expectation from the Associate Minister of Conservation and the development of board Work Programmes (e.g. working to and reporting against the Letter of Expectation). The 2017 Letter of Expectation for each conservation board is still under development by the National Operations team, so this will be an opportunity for some “blue skies” thinking by the Boards as to what the Letter should include. It will also include discussion about how best to report against the 2016 Letters of Expectation in their Annual Reports to the Authority. The Authority will need to agree on the proposed agenda and facilitators to lead particular sessions.

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Conservation Board Chairpersons’ Conference 8 & 9 August 2017 Agenda and run sheet

Conservation Board Chairpersons’ Conference 8 August 2017 – Agenda and Run Sheet Date: Tuesday 8 August 2017 Venue: Conservation House/Whare Kaupapa Atawhai, 18-32 Manners Street, Wellington Times: 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Time Agenda item Facilitator Details and Outcomes Agenda paper

3.30 – 4.30 1. Around the Nominated CB Chairs only session. No paper table session – CB Chair CB Chairs Outcome for this session: issues and • Chairs have opportunity to candidly discuss both matters of concern opportunities and where things are going well. • A nominated Chair will provide a summary report, as appropriate, back to NZCA and Department officials.

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Conservation Board Chairpersons’ Conference 9 August 2017 – Agenda and Run Sheet Date: Wednesday 9 August 2017 Venue: Conservation House/Whare Kaupapa Atawhai, 18-32 Manners Street, Wellington Times: 8.30am – 4.00pm Hon Nicky Wagner, Associate Minister of Conservation will be attending from 12.00 – 1pm

Time Agenda item Facilitator Details and Outcomes Agenda paper

8.30 – 9.30 1. Welcome and Warren Welcome – Conservation Board Chairs, NZCA members, and DOC staff No paper scene setting Parker present at beginning of the meeting.

Outline agenda and schedule: • Around table introductions (for those who were not at dinner previous evening), and overview of the day • Update NZCA members and work programme • NZCA priorities for the next 3 years • NZCA conservation board visit schedule No paper 9.30 – 10.30 2. Review of Discuss and review of the servicing provisions and requirements for Servicing Conservation Boards. Conservation Boards Outcomes for this session: • Clearer understanding of the extent and type of support Conservation Boards require.

10.30 – 11.00 Morning tea

11.00 – 12.00 3. Working with Rauru Kirikiri Last year’s session was focused was on iwi representation, and addressing Post Treaty iwi / Role that iwi concerns. This year the discussion will focus on Treaty Settlements and Settlements CBs play in partnering with Māori in conservation management. agenda paper

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Time Agenda item Facilitator Details and Outcomes Agenda paper Treaty Outcomes for this session: negotiations • Clearer understanding working with iwi, consultation processes and the role CBs play in Treaty negotiations. 4. Review of the 12.00 – 12.45 Warren Introduce Hon Nicky Wagner, Associate Minister of Conservation Work Programme Associate Parker template Minister of Continuing the conversations and relationships from previous chairs’ Conservation’s meetings and individual conservation board meetings between Minister 2017-18 Letter Wagner and the boards. of Expectation Stacey Perkins is supporting Nicky Wagner. and annual work Outcome for this session: programme • Understanding of Associate Minister of Conservation’s expectation that the Boards have a conservation leadership role on behalf of the communities that they represent. • Understanding of the development of the annual work programmes and how to work to and report against the letter of expectation.

12.45 – 1.30 Lunch

1.30 – 2.15 5. Department Warren Report from Martin Kessick, Deputy Director-General Biodiversity, on the Department update Parker Department’s strategic and operational work and the Department’s update report biodiversity work. Overview on the role and overlap of CBs with the new DOC boundaries. Update on Ruataniwha Dam land-swap. Discussion on the role of Biodiversity conservation boards in these initiatives. agenda paper

Outcomes for this session: • Understanding of the new DOC realignment of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Groups. • Updated understanding on the status of DOC’ major initiatives - Predator Free 2050, the Threatened Species Strategy, the Science Roadmap, and DOC stretch goals.

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Time Agenda item Facilitator Details and Outcomes Agenda paper • Gain an understanding of the impact and challenges posed by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) report Taonga of an island nation: Saving New Zealand's birds on the Department’s current approach to threatened species management. • Update on the implications of the Supreme Court decision on reclassified 22ha of Ruahine Forest Park as stewardship land, to make the land available for the Ruataniwha dam. • Deepened effectiveness of the working relationships between the Department, Boards and Authority.

2.15 – 3.00 6. Issues update Mark Brough An update on whitebait management; Conservation Management Strategies Whitebait agenda (CMSs), National Park Management Plans (NPMPs) and an update on paper progress with the "rapid" prototypes of CMSs/NPMPs; 5-Year Stewardship CMS/NPMP Land re-categorisation; and the 2016-2017 CMS schedule. report agenda Outcome for this session: paper • Overview and understanding on the status of ongoing work.

3.00 – 4.00 7. Wrap up Warren Wrap up, final reflections and conclusions. No paper Parker

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ATTENDANCE LIST

Conservation Board Chairpersons First Name Last name Rangitane Marsden Te Hiku o Te Ika (Co-Chair) Willie Wright Northland Lyn Mayes Auckland Kevin Robinson Waikato Ken Raureti Bay of Plenty Anne Mackersey Bay of Plenty (Deputy Chair) Penny Shaw East Coast Hawke’s Bay John Bishara Tongariro / Taupo Tiwha Puketapu Taranaki / Whanganui Barry Wards (Deputy Chair) Wellington (Apologies Jenny Rowen) Diane Fleming Chatham Islands (Apologies Diane Fleming) Bev Doole Nelson / Marlborough (N/M CB rep) Mike Legge West Coast Tai Poutini Mick Abbott Canterbury Aoraki Pat John Paterson Garden Otago John Whitehead Southland New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) Warren Parker NZCA Chairperson Mark Brough NZCA member NZCA member NZCA member NZCA member New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) servicing staff Rick McGovern-Wilson NZCA staff Ann McCrone NZCA staff Minister’s Office Hon Nicky Wagner Associate Minister of Conservation Stacey Perkins AMOC Private Secretary Department of Conservation staff Martin Kessick Deputy Director-General Biodiversity

Yellow = confirmed

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New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.12 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: Planning for 2 and 3 October meeting

NZCA Strategic NZCA Strategic Priority K: NZCA’s performance Priority and/or the Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Confirm travel preferences to and from Rotorua b) Provide feedback to improve draft schedule.

Context The Authority will hold its October 2017 meeting in the Bay of Plenty. The Chair has met with Ken Raureti, Chair of the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board, to discuss location options (Tauranga vs Rotorua) and a potential timetable for the day. I have attached a draft travel agenda for members, which will require some to arrive on Sunday 1 October, and the draft fieldtrip itinerary. Member’s should confirm preferred travel option and provide any feedback that will improve schedule. Themes explored during the visit will include: • Geothermal tourism, future growth prospects and interface with local government. • Whirinaki final Conservation Management Plan and importance of conservation to remote communities such as Minginui • Distinctive regional biodiversity such as that on geothermal sites • Land recatogorisation and BoP Conservation Board’s priority list for stewardship land • Progress with the new Bay of Plenty CMS.

DOC-3120852 Rick McGovern-Wilson 24 July 2017 53 Proposed itinerary

October 2 (Sunday) – NZCA members who cannot arrive before 9:15am fly in; accommodation at Holiday Inn or Distinction (tbc).

October 3 (Monday) • 9:15am Rotorua airport – Collect NZCA and EO, depart 9:30am • 9:45am Hotel pick-up • 10:15am – Waimangu Valley volcanic site; welcome to NZCA members, mini whakatau (Ken, Rau), introductions and morning tea o Overview of BoP Conservation Board, work priorities & distinctive features; o Conservation geothermal tourism o Wilding pines, weeds • 11:45am Drive to Minginui o Highland Rainbow Mountain and Mt Tararewa enroute (Ken & DoC staff provide on bus commentary; Q&A) • 12:45pm Arrive Minginui – brief welcome from Ngati Whare (Bronco Carson or ) o One hour Minginui forest loop walk with local guide o Whirinaki Conservation Plan update – deer, pigs and other pest control • 2:00pm Late lunch at Minginui Village o Short tour of new Ngati Whare Native Plant nursery o Conservation and remote region/district economic development • 3:30pm Depart Minginui o Enroute - Stewardship land (DoC staff commentary plus BoPCB work programme; interface with Treaty Settlements) • 4:20pm – Te Kopia, Waikiti Valley – geothermal flora (short site visit) • 4:45pm Return to hotel • 5:50pm Walk or bus pick-up to Te Puia • 6:00pm Cultural evening with invited guests (book separate room) o Conservation in Rotorua District – discussion with Mayor Chadwick and RDC CEO Geoff Williams; Te Arawa/Ngati Whakawe leaders (tbc – invites to be issued by NZCA) • 9:00pm Evening concludes, NZCA members bus-walk back to hotel

October 4 (Tuesday) • 8:00am NZCA meeting commences at DoC offices, Sala Street o Reflections & follow-up from field visit • 9:00am DG & DDG overview discussion o • 4:00(?)pm Meeting concludes

DOC-3120852 Rick McGovern-Wilson 24 July 2017 54 Travel arrangements

Airport Members Rotorua Sun 1 Oct $240 - 590

IVC – ROT 2 – 3 flights 5-7hrs

e.g. Sun Dep 2:00 PM $240 - 295

Arrive IVC – CHCH – ROT 7:35 PM

Mon 2 Oct.

Jan No flights on Mon that get in before lunch Sandra time Invercargill Tues 3 Oct $311 - 400

12:05 PM ROT - CHCH – IVC 4:05 PM

After 5PM $260-310 Depart 3 flights and a night layover

ROT – AKL – CHCH (lay over) Weds Depart 6.20 am CHCH – IVC Sun 1 Oct $196 - 600

QNT – ROT 2 – 3 flights 5-7hrs

e.g. Sun 1 Oct $380 - 480 Arrive Tony 8:20 AM ZQN – CHCH - ROT 11.40 AM Mon 2 Oct

Queenstown No flights on Mon that get in before 11.40AM

Tues 3 Oct $96 - 247 rt 5.25PM ROT - AKL – ZQN 9.10PM Depa Sun 1 Oct

No flights available

Arrive Mon 2 Oct $177 - 207 Mita

Kerikeri 6:00 AM KKE – AKL - ROT - 9:15 AM Tues 3 Oct $177 - 207

5:25 PM ROT – AKL – KKE 8:25 PM Depart

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9:00 AM CHC – AKL – ROT 12:05 PM

Gerry Arrive Mon 2 Oct $172 - 220 Robyn Mark C 6:00 AM CHC – AKL – ROT 9:15 AM Christchur Tues 3 Oct $153 - 200

5:25 PM ROT – AKL – CHC 8:25 PM Depart

Sun 1 Oct $171 - 220

8:45 AM WLG – AKL - ROT 12:05 PM David Mon 2 Oct $98 - 150 Arrive Rau Rick 6:30 AM WLG – ROT 7:40 AM

Wellington Assistant Tues 3 Oct $118 - 167

7:10 PM ROT – WLG 8:20 PM Depart

Warren based in Rotorua, and Mark B and Mick to drive from Waikato and Auckland respectively.

DOC-3120852 Rick McGovern-Wilson 24 July 2017 56 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.13 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Lou Sanson (Director-General)

Subject: Director-General’s Report

NZCA Strategic (E) Strategic advice to the Minister and DG in the context of Priority conservation in today’s economy, and strategic advice on public policy documents and legislation

Recommendation It is recommended that the Authority: a) Note this report by the Director-General

Context This report by the Director-General brings to the Authority’s attention a range of operational matters that have occurred in the June –July 2017 period. Topics discussed include: • Waipoua National Reserve • Game trophy export levy • Freedom camping • Summer science scholarships • Heritage property review • NZ Sea lions • Myrtle rust • CITES – return of whale teeth • Green Ribbon Awards • Tongariro National Park • Threatened Species Strategy • IPANZ awards • DOC Community Fund • Snares Island ship grounding • Mine remediation

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DOC-3112025 Lou Sanson, Director-General Conservation 20 July 2017 58 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.14 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2016

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, Executive Officer

Subject: Strategic discussion on Tourism

NZCA Strategic NZCA Strategic Priorities: Priority and/or the (E) Strategic advice to the Minister and DG in the context of Relevant DOC SOI conservation in today’s economy, the governance requirements, Goal and strategic advice on public policy documents and legislation (J) Effectiveness and efficiency of the Department’s conservation management.

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Note the contents of this paper. b) Provide feedback on the contents of this paper.

Context DOC provides for and manages New Zealand’s largest recreation network of over 14,000 km of walking and biking tracks, 330 campsites and 960 backcountry huts. DOC plays a major role in tourism, in both attracting international visitors to New Zealand to connect with our nature, and to enrich the lives of New Zealanders and international visitors by providing memorable outdoor experiences. There are has been a large increase in both New Zealanders and international visitors using public conservation land for recreation and tourism coupled with changes in use. This growth presents DOC with an opportunity to carefully consider the needs of all user groups over the medium term, and to work alongside our key external partners and stakeholders to identify where our resources and efforts should best be focused for the greatest gains in the future. Planning for these changes includes the development of the Visitor Experience Strategy that will set the strategic direction for the management of DOC’s tourism and recreation activities to 2025. The New Zealand Government announced (11 May 2017) an investment of $76 million to upgrade infrastructure and develop tourist facilities on conservation land and to expand the great walks network to help manage the impact of the forecasted growth in visitor numbers. The investment supports the Government’s Tourism 2025

DOCCM-3121761 Rick McGovern-Wilson 25 July 2016 71 Strategy to encourage regional dispersal to both alleviate high- use sites and make use of under utilised sites. The purpose of this session is to have a strategic discussion on how and where the Department should be investing the $76M. A background paper will be circulated separately.

DOCCM-3121761 Rick McGovern-Wilson 25 July 2016 72 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.15 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: Briefing to the Incoming Minister

NZCA Strategic NZCA Strategic Priority K: NZCA’s performance Priority and/or the Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Advise what important information it recommends being included in the briefing to the incoming Minister for 2017

Context This paper is seeking advice from the Authority on the preparation of the “Briefing to the Incoming Minister” post the 2017 General Election. This is an opportunity for the Authority to identify its role, its Strategic Priorities, and the work that it is proposing to undertake during its current term. It should also extend an invitation to the Minister to meet with the Authority at his/her earliest convenience.

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DOC-3121958 Rick McGovern-Wilson 25 July 2017 74 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.15 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: Briefing to the Incoming Minister

Background/Introduction 1. In accordance with each General Election, the incoming Minister of Conservation is briefed on the role, responsibilities and goals of the NZCA, and the expectations of the relationship between the Minister and the NZCA.

Details/Comment 2. By way of background, I have attached the “Briefing to the Incoming Minister” that was sent to Hon Maggie Barry in October 2014 after the 2014 General Election. 3. In previous years, briefings have included the NZCA’s strategic priorities for the term, with specific goals. It also provides the Authority with the opportunity to clearly identify what its roles are, what its potential work programme may be for the term of its appointment, and where it believes it can work with the Department and the Minister to provide better outcomes for conservation. 4. The Briefing can also be a means for the Authority to invite the incoming Minister to meet with them at a point early in the Minister’s new term, in order to identify how their relationship will develop, and what the Minister views as being the important issues for the Authority to pursue. 5. Members are asked to give this some consideration prior to the meeting, and come prepared to discuss themes and topics.

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14 October 2014

Hon Maggie Barry Minister of Conservation Parliament Buildings WELLINGTON

Tēnā koe e te Minita

General Election 2014 – Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Conservation

Welcome to the Conservation portfolio. The New Zealand Conservation Authority (the Authority) is established by the Conservation Act 1987, with members appointed by the Minister of Conservation. It has a range of functions, but primarily acts as an independent conservation advisor to you and the Director-General. The current membership is set out in the Attachment 1.

The Authority’s role has, in the past, been seen to be largely as a strategic advisor, but it has a growing role as an objective advocate on matters of national significance and interest in the conservation arena and, more recently, as a “board” to provide high quality independent advice to the Department of Conservation on its strategic direction and performance. For example, in the last 12 months the Authority has advised the Minister on the Milford Dart tunnel and Fiordland Link monorail proposals in the Queenstown region, and the case to establish a Kauri National Park in Northland. We understand the Government is seeking greater intersectorial cooperation and community involvement, and within this context the Authority has the potential to take a greater role in looking strategically across key agencies in both the public and private sector.

The Authority understands that fiscally constrained circumstances; the relentless threats to New Zealand’s unique native species from introduced animals, plants and diseases; and the aspirations of tangata whenua for greater roles of responsibility require new approaches to conservation1 management. At the same time, it is keen to see a reciprocal understanding that conservation resources represent New Zealand’s natural capital, and investment in them is necessary if that capital is not to be depleted and New Zealander’s economic and well-being aspirations are to be met.

The Authority confirmed four strategic priorities for its current term (ending 31 May 2017) at its June 2014 meeting as set out in Attachment 2.

With regard to this, the Authority has identified a number of on-going important matters for the conservation and environment sector, which it intends to provide leadership in, notably: water quality, the marine sector, pest control (both plant and animal), and climate changes and its effects on New Zealand’s biodiversity. This involvement will be managed as follows:

1. The implication of the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Freshwater Management and rivers in the conservation estate, with respect to improving water quality and

1 The Authority’s use of the word conservation accords with the meaning in the Conservation Act. That is: the preservation and protection of natural and historic resources for the purposes of maintaining their intrinsic values, providing for their appreciation and recreational enjoyment by the public, and safeguarding the options for future generations. In other words, conservation incorporates appropriate recreational use and is not the same as ‘nature conservation’.

DOC-3121958 Rick McGovern-Wilson 25 July 2017 76 habitat for freshwater biodiversity: the Authority intends to undertake a review of the NPS in light of its 2011 Rivers Report and provide advice to you on how to implement the recommendations in that report, particularly in protecting outstanding rivers and whether conservation land has unrealized potential to contribute improved water quality.

2. Expansion of marine protected areas and associated budgetary and other impacts: the Authority intends to continue working with the Department to identify how deficiencies in the current marine reserve programme can be effectively addressed – both in biogeographic and biodiversity terms and also fully understanding the funding required to manage the expanded protected areas to the standards specified in the Management Plans for these areas. Our initial analysis of this area indicates that the investment required has been under-estimated and this will necessitate either reprioritisation of Departmental expenditure or a new appropriation.

3. Updating the 2011 Proposed National Policy Statement on Biodiversity, and the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy: the Authority intends to engage with the Ministry for the Environment and the Department, to endeavour to re-activate work on this important NPS, which has still not been finalised, in light of the increasing work being undertaken on Natural Capital and Biodiversity Offsetting. This will also help to inform the Department’s priority setting for its National Heritage Management System (NHMS) work. The Authority is fully supportive of the Department’s approach to pest control, especially the Battle for our Birds campaign, and wants to see this large scale strategic approach to biodiversity conservation maintained and expanded beyond the 2014 mast year, so that there is more effective conservation and biodiversity management of the public conservation land for future years

The Authority will also engage with the Department of Conservation on a number of other important initiatives. This includes:

4. Finalising Conservation Management Strategies (CMSs) as quickly as practicable: the Authority expects the new CMSs for Canterbury, Otago and Southland within the next year and, using the knowledge gained from the three CMSs approved under the new format to date, would like to see this move through the development and approval process as quickly as possible so that Department staff and respective Boards can focus on implementation priorities.

5. Incorporating the added roles and responsibilities conferred on the Authority through Treaty of Waitangi settlements. The Authority is required to give consideration to Treaty matters under Section 4 of the Conservation Act. With many settlements in recent years (and several in negotiation), specific statutory roles identified for the Authority mean that consultation and having regard for iwi values in conservation governance and management have become a larger part of our portfolio of work. This requires knowledge of the tikanga and taonga of the iwi concerned, and time invested in building relationships.

6. Determining the future of stewardship land: the Authority is concerned that the Department attend the issue of stewardship land with more urgency, especially with respect to the recommendations in the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s 2013 report (Investigating the future of conservation: The case of stewardship land). Early action can be taken in two areas: a. Mokihinui – where the Department has done most of the work required to undertake a review as a result of the Meridian Energy hearings. The only limitations to completing this review are those relating to LINZ (who manage the riverbed) and Buller District Council (over the access road).

DOC-3121958 Rick McGovern-Wilson 25 July 2017 77 b. Snowdon Forest Conservation Area – where the Fiordland Link monorail proposal was declined.

In both cases the public identified with the high natural heritage values ascribed to the land in question. Further, a formal assessment of some stewardship land may show it has relatively low conservation values and would best be disposed of in order to achieve greater conservation gains in other areas.

7. Identifying ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of planning and approval processes in national parks and on conservation land generally. The Authority believes it may be timely to review whether conservation legislation (primarily the Wildlife Act 1953, the Reserves Act 1977, the National Parks Act 1980, and the Conservation Act 1987) remains ‘fit for purpose’ or whether some amendment or reform is required to streamline processes (thereby delivering costs savings and greater certainty of time and process), and otherwise promote conservation and sustainable management of public conservation lands in the 21st century

8. Growth in partnerships with private sector and community groups: the Authority supports the Department’s new strategic approach and welcomes the progress being achieved with new and existing partnerships and will continue its programme of engagement with these parties. The Authority is mindful that these partnerships need to achieve a net gain for conservation investment over and above that currently achieved by the Department and that it is highly desirable that this investment results in sustainable improvements in areas of high biodiversity and biosecurity benefit to New Zealand.

9. The outcome of the Review of the Conservation Boards has brought about a change in the relationship between the Authority and the Boards. The Authority has an increased role in mentoring Boards and providing active support for them in meeting their operational relationship with the Department.

We are keen to meet with you as soon as possible to introduce ourselves and hear your priorities. The Authority would welcome the opportunity for regular exchange of ideas with you, including in person, on issues of significance to conservation. Also, I have found regular meetings between Minister and Chairperson useful, and I suggest we continue this tradition in order to keep abreast of the key matters each of us is considering.

We look forward to discussing our strategic priorities with you, and hearing your own in return.

Nāku noa, nā

Dr Warren Parker Chairperson

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Membership of the New Zealand Conservation Authority as at 14 October 2014

In consultation with the Minister of Maori Affairs: • Waana Davis of Lower Hutt • Rauru Kirikiri of Wellington

In consultation with the Minister of Tourism: • Warren Parker of Rotorua • Mike Simm of Kerikeri

In consultation with the Minister of Local Government: • Jan Riddell of Winton

On the nomination of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu: • Sandra Cook of Otautau and Christchurch

On the recommendation of Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand: • Gerry McSweeney of South Westland and Arthurs Pass

On the recommendation of Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand: • David Barnes of Dunedin

On the recommendation of the Royal Society of New Zealand: • Mick Clout of Auckland

From public nominations: • Devon McLean of Nelson • Jo Breese of Wellington • Judy Hellstrom of the Marlborough Sounds • Mark Christensen of Christchurch

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The New Zealand Conservation Authority’s Strategic Priorities

STATUTORY ROLE FOR MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND LAND STATUS a. Conservation Management Strategies b. National Park Management Plans c. Land status change e.g. stewardship land d. Treaty of Waitangi

INFLUENCE AND ‘CHANGING THE GAME’ e. Strategic advice to the Minister and DG in the context of conservation in today’s economy, and strategic advice on public policy documents and legislation f. Game changers for conservation: Pest control/biosecurity g. Marine

ACTIVE WATCHING BRIEF h. Rivers and Freshwater

MONITORING AND EVALUATION i. Effectiveness of the Department’s conservation management. j. NZCA’s performance

DOC-3121958 Rick McGovern-Wilson 25 July 2017 80 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.16 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared by: Nicole Mistal, Management Planning National Advisor, Wellington

Subject: Management Planning Update

NZCA Strategic (A) Conservation Management Strategies Priority (B) National Park Management Plans (D) Treaty of Waitangi

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Note the contents of this report.

Context The purpose of this paper is to keep the NZCA informed of progress with management planning processes being undertaken by the Department. The paper provides an overview of the management plan and strategy reviews, and other key statutory planning processes currently underway. The appendix contains information showing the status of all management plans and strategies.

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DOCCM-2640907 82 11 July 2017 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.16 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared by: Nicole Mistal, Management Planning National Advisor, Wellington

Subject: Management Planning Update

Background 1. The NZCA approves all conservation management strategies (CMS) and national park management plans (NPMP). Conservation management plans (CMP) are approved by conservation boards alone, or jointly with a Post Settlement Governance Entity for a CMP which is required in Treaty settlement legislation.

Summary of progress since the last update (June 2017) Conservation Management Strategies 2. Hearings for the Wellington CMS were held over three days in late May. The Department is now working to respond to submissions and revise the draft CMS. The Department met with the Kāpiti Island Strategic Advisory Committee (KISAC) in June to discuss how, under section 130(5) of the Ngati Toa Rangatira Claims Settlement Act 2014, they will receive the revised CMS and summary of submissions at the same time as the Wellington Conservation Board. The Wellington Conservation Board and KISAC will receive these documents on 14 August. 3. After conversations with iwi partners, the Department expects that the East Coast Hawkes Bay CMS, including the Nga Whakahaere Takirua CMS, will be notified together around May – June 2018. In the meantime, the current focus is around incorporating the Conservation Board’s feedback on milestones into the draft document. 4. The review of the Bay of Plenty CMS is underway. Local Operations staff are consulting with iwi and key stakeholders. Conversations have commenced with the Conservation Board on Places.

National Park Management Plans 5. Westland/Tai Poutini and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Parks – The plan review processes for these two parks continue. The current focus is to prepare topic papers covering key matters requiring specific policy direction. 6. At the previous NZCA meeting, an Authority member requested clarification on why the Private Accommodation Topic Paper is for Westland only. The member sought confirmation on whether there is existing private accommodation in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park (e.g. ski lodges etc.) and why this is not being addressed. 7. For the purposes of the Topic Paper, private accommodation means a ‘Place to live or lodge which is not available to the general public on an open basis’, as defined in the General Policy for National Parks 2005 (GPNP). However, it does not include:

DOCCM-2640907 83 11 July 2017 i) huts and lodges owned and occupied by persons other than the Department that are available to the public, such as club huts (e.g. skiing/tramping/hunting clubs), or huts and lodges owned by guided walking concessionaires (where a lease and public notification is required under section 17T(4) of the Conservation Act 1987); or ii) on-site accommodation required as part of a concession related activity (e.g. worker accommodation). 8. Based on this definition, there is no private accommodation in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. If the NZCA member was referring to Caroline Hut – this is a concessioned facility and therefore not considered to be private accommodation. Caroline Hut will be addressed through the Huts and Tracks Topic Paper. 9. The Department is continuing to work closely with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the local rūnanga, the two Conservation Boards and other key stakeholders. The draft plans are scheduled for notification late 2017/early 2018. 10. Kahurangi National Park Management Plan – The Department received confirmation of the Authority’s resolution decision following their approval of the Kahurangi National Park Management Plan amendment. This included a request to provide monitoring reports to the Authority, so an additional policy was added to the plan to accommodate this request. Changes to the Frontispiece, Preface and Introduction, to reflect the final decision are being finalised. Work is underway to amend the Kahurangi National Park Bylaws 2009 to reflect the decision to extend the mountain biking season and to include definitions for the terms mountain bike and electric bike. 11. Tongariro National Park Management Plan - Public notification on the proposed amendments to the Tongariro National Park Management Plan closed on the 29 May. A total of 53 submissions were received. The Hearing occurred on the 20 June. Analysis of submissions is currently being undertaken and the revised proposed amendments will be presented to the Tongariro Taupo Conservation Board on the 19 July. A separate request has been sent to the Authority for confirmation of the make-up of the NZCA committee for this partial review. The Department anticipates that, with the Conservation Board, the proposed amendments will be presented to the NZCA at the October meeting.

Conservation Management Plans 12. The Bay of Plenty Conservation Board and Te Runanga o Ngāti Whare have approved the Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Management Plan and are currently working together to set an operative date. 13. The Auckland Conservation Board and Ngati Manuhiri are considering the NZCA and Minister’s comments for Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island (Nature Reserve) Conservation Management Plan. 14. The Tamaki Makaurau Motu Conservation Management Plan covers the Motuihe, Motutapu, and Rangitoto islands. At the request of the Tūpuna Taonga o Tamaki Makaurau, this process remains on hold. The Department will continue to keep the NZCA and Auckland Conservation Board updated. 15. At the previous NZCA meeting, an Authority member requested clarification on why Waitaiki Reserve was not included on the list of Conservation Management Plans to be revoked. 16. The Waitaiki Historic Reserve was vested in the Māwhera Incorporation under Section 26 of the Reserves Act 1977 with the passing of the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act

DOCCM-2640907 84 11 July 2017 1998. Therefore, it was not included in the aforementioned list because the Māwhera Incorporation is now the administering body of the management plan for this reserve.

Marine Protected Area Policy – South-East Marine Protection Forum 17. The South-East Marine Protection Forum has released the 2803 submissions received through its consultation process. The Forum has also released the independent Summary of Submissions and Summary of Science Submissions reports. The Forum is continuing to review the submissions, and this information will be influential in shaping the Forum’s final recommendations to Government. The submissions and the summaries appear on the Forum website https://south-eastmarine.org.nz/ 18. The Department and the Ministry for Primary Industries have approved an extension for deliberations until the end of September. The deadline for a final recommendation report to Ministers is under review. The Forum is aiming to complete the report by the end of 2017.

DOCCM-2640907 85 11 July 2017 Appendix 1: Status of Conservation Management Strategies

Conservation Date approved Status Comments Expected date to management strategy NZCA for: Auckland October 2014 Current NA Bay of Plenty December 1997 Under review Initial investigation is underway. Approval late 2019 Canterbury (Waitaha) September 2016 Current NA Chatham Islands CMS August 1999 Due for review To be confirmed East Coast/Hawke’s Bay October 1998 (EC) Under review The new CMS will replace both the East Approval early to and Nga Whakahaere October 1994 (HB) Coast and Hawke’s Bay CMS. mid 2019 Takirua The Ngati Porou Claims Settlement Act 2012 requires the preparation of Nga Whakahaere Takirua as a separate part of the East Coast/Hawke’s Bay CMS. The Nga Whakahaere Takirua applies to 22 pieces of Conservation land in the East Coast. Nelson/ Marlborough September 1996 Due for review Review will re-commence in late 2017. To be confirmed Northland September 2014 Current NA Otago September 2016 Current NA Southland Murihiku September 2016 Current NA (including the Subantarctic Islands) Stewart Island/Rakiura February 2011 Current NA Te Hiku No current CMS To be prepared A requirement of the Ngāi Takoto/Ngāti Approval late 2019 Kuri/Te Aupouri/Te Rarawa Claims Settlement Acts 2015. Tongariro-Taupo May 2002 Due for review To be confirmed Waikato September 2014 Current NA

DOCCM-2640907 86 11 July 2017 Conservation Date approved Status Comments Expected date to management strategy NZCA for: Wanganui April 1997 Due for review Part of the existing CMS is being To be confirmed incorporated into the Wellington CMS. Taranaki is part of the Wanganui CMS. Wellington (includes March 1996 Under review Hearings were held 15, 22 and 23 May in Approval February Rangitikei/Manawatu that Wellington CBD. 52 submitters were heard 2018 was formally part of in support of their submission. The Wanganui) Department are currently responding to submissions and revising the CMS, and will provide it to the Wellington Conservation Board and the Kāpiti Island Strategic Advisory Committee on 14 August. West Coast April 2010 Current A partial review of the West Coast CMS NA will be required as a result of the Paparoa and Westland NPMP reviews. This will commence on the completion of the Westland NPMP review.

DOCCM-2640907 87 11 July 2017 Appendix 2: Status of National Park Management Plans

National Park Date approved Status Comments Expected date to Management Plan NZCA for: Abel Tasman October 2008 Current NA Aoraki/Mount Cook 12 August 2004 Under review Drafting currently underway, draft Approval in late Amendments notification anticipated late 2017. 2018 approved June 2012. Arthur’s Pass 13 December Current NA 2007 Egmont 14 February 2002 Due for review On hold until CMS review completed. To be confirmed Fiordland 21 June 2007 Current Initial investigation into the review of the NA Plan to commence later in 2017 Kahurangi 13 June 2001 Partial amendment The Kahurangi National Park Management NA Partial review currently being Plan amendment has been approved by approved 8 undertaken the Authority. Changes to the frontispiece, December 2010. Preface and Introduction, to acknowledge the amendments are being finalised. Mt Aspiring 23 June 2011 Current Initial investigation into the review of the NA Plan to commence later in 2017. Nelson Lakes 10 October 2002 Due for review To be confirmed as a 7-year plan Paparoa 1 February 2017 Current NA Rakiura 9 February 2011 Current NA

DOCCM-2640907 88 11 July 2017 National Park Date approved Status Comments Expected date to Management Plan NZCA for: Te Urewera 13 February 2003 Current The NPMP remains in force until it is NA replaced by a new management plan to the extent that it is not inconsistent with sections 111 and 112 of Te Urewera Act 2014. The Board has notified Te Kawa o Te Urewera for public submissions (closing 20 July 2017). Tongariro 12 October 2006 Current Partial review commenced. Approval October Amendments 2017 approved in 2013. Westland/Tai Poutini 21 December Under review Drafting currently underway, draft Approval late 2018 2001 notification anticipated for late 2017. Amendments approved April 2014. Whanganui 9 August 2012. Current NA

DOCCM-2640907 89 11 July 2017 Appendix 3: Status of Conservation Management Plans

Conservation Date approved Status Comments Decision maker Expected management plan date to NZCA for: Abel Tasman Foreshore June 2012 Current Enables management of commercial Management Plan NA Scenic Reserve 6-year term to activities on foreshore adjacent to Approval Committee coincide with the National Park. review of Abel Tasman NPMP Coromandel Peninsula 2002 To be revoked Revocation process on hold Waikato To be Conservation Land Conservation Board confirmed Coromandel (excl. To be prepared Requirement of Hauraki Collective To be Moehau) Treaty Settlement (AIP). confirmed Farewell Spit Nature December 1990 To be revoked To be covered by new Nelson Director-General To be Reserve and Puponga Marlborough CMS. Conservation confirmed Farm Park Hauraki Gulf Maritime 1982 To be revoked To be Park Management Plan confirmed JM Barker (Hapupu) 1998 Current NA National Historic Reserve Kaimanawa Forest Park June 2007 Current NA Kaiteriteri Recreation December 2015 Current Reserves controlled and managed, Minister of NA Reserve and Kaka Point and plan prepared, by Kaiteriteri Conservation Historic Reserve Recreation Reserve Board Kapiti Island To be prepared Requirement of Ngāti Toa Rangatira Wellington To be Claims Settlement Act 2014. Conservation Board confirmed and the Strategic Advisory Committee

DOCCM-2640907 90 11 July 2017 Conservation Date approved Status Comments Decision maker Expected management plan date to NZCA for: Kaweka Forest Park June 1991 To be revoked To be covered by new East To be Coast/Hawke’s Bay CMS confirmed Loch Katrine Recreation September 1998 To be revoked Covered by new Canterbury Director-General To be Reserve (Waitaha) CMS. Conservation confirmed Moehau To be prepared Requirement of Hauraki Collective To be Treaty Settlement. confirmed Molesworth October 2013 Current Required by lease. Nelson Marlborough NA Conservation Board Pukekura (Taiaroa Head) March 2013 Current Otago Conservation NA Reserves Board for Taiaroa Head Nature Reserve and Taiaroa Head Foreshore Wildlife Sanctuary, Dunedin City Council in respect to the other reserve Pukenui Forest – Ngahere December 2009 Current Whangarei District NA o Pukenui Council and Northland Conservation Board. Rodney Reserves 1983 To be revoked To be confirmed

DOCCM-2640907 91 11 July 2017 Conservation Date approved Status Comments Decision maker Expected management plan date to NZCA for: Ruahine Forest Park 1992 To be revoked This land now sits under the Wellington To be Wellington Conservation Board and Conservation Board confirmed is therefore part of the Wellington CMS. It will be formally revoked once the CMS has been made operative. Tamaki Makaurau Motu Under Requirement of Nga Mana Whenua Auckland Comment late development o Tamaki Makaurau Collective Conservation Board 2019 Redress Act 2014. Work is due to re- and the Trust commence in February 2017. Te Pokohiwi and Boulder To be prepared Requirement of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Rangitāne o Wairau To be Bank Historic Reserves Tō, Ngāti Kuia, and Rangitāne o Settlement Trust and confirmed Wairau Claims Settlement Act 2014. Nelson Marlborough Ongoing conversations are occurring Conservation Board with Rangitane regarding the resourcing (e.g. identifying an approprtiate planning consultant) and when they will be ready to commence the development of this Plan. Te Hauturu-o-Toi Under Considering NZCA and Minister Auckland NA development comments. Conservation Board and Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust

DOCCM-2640907 92 11 July 2017 Conservation Date approved Status Comments Decision maker Expected management plan date to NZCA for: Te Tāpui Tokotoru October 2008 Current Includes Moutohorā (Whale Island) Joint management NA Wildlife Management Reserve, committee Ōhope Scenic Reserve and established under the Tauwhare Pā Scenic Reserve. Ngāti Awa Claims Settlement Act 2005. Te Waihora Joint December 2005 Needs review On hold in response to a request Te Rūnanga o Ngāi To be from Ngāi Tahu. Tahu and Minister of confirmed Conservation Te Waikoropupū Springs April 2009 Current Registered wāhi tapu and site of Nelson Marlborough NA significance to Manawhenua ki Conservation Board Mohua. Urupukapuka and 1984 To be revoked Covered by Northland CMS Northland To be Waewaetorea Islands Conservation Board confirmed Various CMP’s in 1970’s to 1990’s To be revoked Covered by new Canterbury Minister of To be Canterbury or withdrawn (Waitaha) CMS Conservation confirmed Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Under Approval Operative date to be set. Ngāti Whare and Bay NA development of Plenty Conservation Board Various CMP’s in Otago 1980’s to 1990’s To be revoked Covered by new Otago CMS Minister of To be or withdrawn Conservation confirmed Various CMP’s in West 1980’s To be revoked Covered by new West Coast Te Tai Minister of To be Coast Te Tai o Poutini or withdrawn o Poutini CMS Conservation confirmed Southland, including 1980’s to 1990’s To be revoked Covered by new Southland, Minister of To be Rakiura/Stewart Island or withdrawn including Rakiura/Stewart Island Conservation confirmed CMS

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DOCCM-2640907 94 11 July 2017 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.17 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Sheryll Johnson, National Advisor - SLM

Subject: Reclassification of conservation land (including stewardship land)

NZCA Strategic NZCA Priority C: Land Status Change Priority and/or the Stewardship land reclassification is a priority for the Relevant DOC SOI Department of Conservation (DOC) Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the NZ Conservation Authority (NZCA): Action Required a) Note the contents of this paper. b) Advise if you wish to nominate a representative for involvement in the pre-notification consultation process for St James-Poplars.

Context The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment‘s (PCE’s) report highlighted stewardship land as being in need of reviewing and reclassifying, particularly land containing high conservation values. This report provides an update on progress with respect to the reclassification work. It follows on from the last report prepared for the NZCA meeting in June 2017.

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DOCCM-3106508 July 2017 96 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.17 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Sheryll Johnson, National Advisor - SLM

Subject: Reclassification of conservation land (including stewardship land)

Background 1. The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment in her report entitled “Investigating the future of conservation; The case of Stewardship land” (PCE Report), recommended that the Minister of Conservation instruct the Department to identify areas of stewardship land that are clearly of significant conservation value and re-categorise (or often referred to as reclassify) them per that value. The Minister took on board this recommendation and instructed the Department to follow through on this recommendation. The five-year plan is an important way to make progress with this recommendation. 2. In reviewing the PCE Report the Department note that, although it had a continual programme of reclassification process as part of its core statutory work, there was opportunity to take a more systematic approach to stewardship land reclassification. 3. The Department identified three areas that should be focused on: i) Significant proposals ii) NHF purchases iii) Development of a prioritised five-year work programme In addition to: iv) Current reclassification processes. Summary of progress since last update (June 2017) Current reclassification processes 4. Whilst developing the plan for prioritised work for the next five years, the Department has been and will continue to undertake various reclassification works. We currently have approximately 69 requests covering status changes of existing reserves to assessing conservation areas. These requests are driven by various processes including, but not limited to, local reviews of areas or as part of an NHF, or a vesting process. Significant proposals 5. The three significant proposals identified were:

St James-Poplars A contractor has been engaged for this work and has prepared a draft project plan and consultation plan, and has been gathering data about the land being reclassified to support conversations with stakeholders, iwi and the Conservation Board. It is anticipated that consultation with stakeholders, iwi and the Conservation Board will occur from July through to early August. Conversations are underway with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. The project plan anticipates that the reclassification proposal will be notified on 30 September 2017 with the submission

DOCCM-3106508 97 August 2017 period closing on 1st December 2017. Please note that the notification date is prior to the next New Zealand Conservation Authority meeting, therefore the Authority may wish to nominate someone to be involved in the pre- notification consultation.

Action: NZCA to advise if you wish to nominate a representative for involvement in the pre-notification consultation process for St James-Poplars. Mokihinui Catchment The Department is now progressing the addition of the (part 1) Mokihinui land to Kahurangi National Park, following confirmation the NZ Conservation Authority has recommended to the Minister of Conservation that this be added to the Park. An indicative timeframe to complete this is four to six months. This process will continue to run separate from the newer Mokihinui riverbed addition process as the catchment process is close to completion. Mokihinui Riverbed In 2016 the Commissioner of Crown Lands and the Director (part 2) Operations, Western South Island Region, Department of Conservation, jointly approved the section of the Mokihinui riverbed between Lake Perrine and the gorge east of Seddonville, being held for conservation purposes. The survey plan of this land was approved in May 2017 and a Gazette notice declaring the land to be held for conservation purposes was published on 6 July 2017. Consideration can now be given to adding this land to the Kahurangi National Park. The Department will undertake consultation with the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, runanga and the Buller District Council. Te Waahipounamu – Te Waahipounamu – South West New Zealand World South West New Heritage Area was the third significant area identified in the Zealand World review of the PCE Report after St James-Poplars and Heritage Area. Mokihinui. Te Waahipounamu will be a large project and will be assessed after the completion of St James and Mokihinui processes.

NHF Reclassifications 6. Progress of the following NHF purchased locations are noted below.

Additions to … Progress Update Target Date Fiordland National Three areas to be added to the Park: 30 June 2018 Park - King, - O’Brien and - Wang (Johnstone)/Morgan

No change, status as previously reported. Abel Tasman Canaan Downs Farm: National Park To be reviewed when current gazing licence and / or management plan are up for renewal.

DOCCM-3106508 98 August 2017 Ahuriri Tarnbrae: 30 Dec 2017 Conservation Park Paperwork currently with Minister of Conservation for sign-off. If approved the gazettal will be published. This is the final stage for completion. Hakatere Hakatere Station: June 2018 Conservation Park Currently in discussions with external parties. Progressing several matters prior to any further actions to be undertaken. Craigieburn and Castle Hill, Craigieburn June 2018 Korowai Torlesse Purchased area will be split into two Tussocklands segments, Craigieburn and Korowai. Conservation Craigieburn – Currently waiting for Parks completion of a third-party transaction (exchange), which has not yet been finalised. Korowai – undertaking consultation process.

Stewardship Areas 7. Conservation Boards collectively nominated 177 stewardship areas that they consider priorities for reclassification. Over the coming months these will be assessed and included in the five-year work programme. Consideration is also being given as to how the Department can best approach the remaining stewardship areas and to create a continuous programme that focuses on assessing all stewardship land.

DOCCM-3106508 99 August 2017 100 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.18 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared by: Nicole Mistal, Management Planning National Advisor, Wellington

Subject: Clarifying the Department’s position on E-bikes

NZCA Strategic NZCA Strategic Priorities: Priority and/or the (A) Conservation Management Strategies Relevant DOC SOI Goal (B) National Park Management Plans

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Note the contents of this paper.

Context This paper is in response to the Authority’s interest in better understanding the impacts of electric bikes (e-bikes) on Public Conservation Land (PCL). The purpose of this paper is to clarify the Department’s position on the use of E-bikes on PCL (including national parks).

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2 DOC-3119158 102 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.18 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared by: Nicole Mistal, Management Planning National Advisor, Wellington

Subject: Clarifying the Department’s position on electric bikes

Background/Introduction 1. The New Zealand Conservation Authority (the Authority) has communicated to the Department an interest on assuring a better understanding of the impacts of electric bikes (e-bikes) on Public Conservation Land (PCL). 2. The Authority has voiced concerns that the Department is seemingly promoting the use of e-bikes on PCL. Therefore, it is understood that the Authority is keen to understand what is informing the Department’s decision and would like to: • Clarify whether the existing Electric Bikes on Public Conservation Land Guideline (‘the guideline’) approved in 2015 is still fit for purpose given the technology in this area is evolving (attached as Appendix 1); • Understand if the Department has or are considering developing a policy on e- bikes; • Understand what monitoring is being undertaken by the Department on the effects of e-bike use on PCL; • Question the validity of the use of a social impact assessment report that dates back to 2002 to justify decisions on whether to allow e-bikes on PCL. 3. These concerns have been communicated to the Department during the reviews of Paparoa National Park Management Plan, Kahurangi National Park Management Plan and Tongariro National Park Management Plan.

Summary of Department’s Position 4. The Department believes that it is reasonable to trade off some impact on other users in specific locations to realise the benefits of e-bike use in suitable areas. 5. The Department believes that continuing to use the guideline is the best way to do this. The guideline deliberately focuses on seeking public input to encourage appropriate decision making. The Department considered carefully how to form the guideline in 2015, and it remains fit for purpose. The Department can improve the guideline by clarifying the differences when using e-bikes in national parks. 6. Like many other activities on PCL, the Department cannot know the future of e-bikes. It is critical that the Department can adapt to new research or information. If the Department identifies conflict or issues, it will review the use of e-bikes (and mountain bikes) on tracks again.

3 DOC-3119158 103 Context 7. Recreation outcome – The Department’s target outcome for recreation is that outdoor experiences enrich New Zealanders and our visitors. To achieve this outcome there is a need for more, and different, people participating in outdoor recreation. 8. Recreation stretch goals – To focus our effort and move towards our vision, the Department has developed a set of ‘stretch goals’. These are clear, challenging targets for 2025 and link to achieving the Department’s intermediate outcomes. The stretch goals for recreation are that: • Connection to our nature enriches 90% of New Zealanders’ lives; • 50% of international holiday visitors come to New Zealand to connect with our natural places.

Trends in Recreation and Tourism 9. There are large increases in both New Zealanders and international visitors using PCL for recreation and tourism. At the same time, where people are recreating, the activities they are participating in and how long they are spending on PCL is changing. To meet the changes in demand, the Department’s portfolio of experiences is becoming more diverse. 10. Changing types and periods of recreational use – In the last five years the Department has: • Increased the number of booked huts, to encourage more people with young families to undertake overnight trips; • Increased the number of dual-use walking/cycling tracks, to enable people to mountain bike on PCL; and • Allowed concessioned accommodation on some cycle trails, to add a different type of experience. 11. Growing population – New Zealand’s population is currently growing at its fastest rate in over a decade, and these changes are affecting the Department: • Most of the growth is from net migration; • More of our population (over 25%) was born overseas; • Over the past 3 years 13% more New Zealanders have visited PCL recreation areas; • The population is concentrating around the big cities, further from PCL and waters. Most of this growth is in Auckland, a region that consists of only 2% PCL; • We are becoming more culturally diverse, and different cultures enjoy the outdoors differently. Some cultural groups are growing at a faster rate than the overall population – primarily Asian, Indian and Pacific Islanders. These groups often recreate on PCL with less confidence, or sometimes not at all. Connecting them with nature brings new opportunities and challenges; • The population is ageing. Over the next 30 years, the number of people aged 65 years+ will roughly double from about 700,000 now to between 1.3-1.5 million in 2046. These retirees may still want to use the outdoors, but differently to the way they do now. 12. Growing tourism – New Zealand has been experiencing significant international tourism growth since 2013:

4 DOC-3119158 104 • The growth is expected to continue, with visitor arrivals set to reach 4.9 million by 2023; • The growth in new visitor markets from different cultures has introduced fresh perspectives on how visitors would like to engage with and experience nature; • Visitors’ length of stay is becoming shorter, so their travel patterns are less dispersed. 13. Changing patterns of e-bikes use – E-bikes need to be viewed through the same lens of changing recreational demand. E-bikes present an opportunity to get people to connect with nature and enable a wider range of users to both recreate and access places on PCL. E-bikes may be a lower impact option to enable people with less fitness or time to visit conservation land than some alternatives (e.g. motorised vehicles). 14. Based on e-bike sales in Asia, Europe and Australia over recent years, e-bike sales in New Zealand are likely to increase dramatically in the near future. Electrify, a New Zealand importer of e-bikes, are already experiencing large growth in their business. The growing e-bike market is boosted from people who do not currently own a bike, and so New Zealand is seeing a new demographic of people getting out and active. Those people could currently be walkers, but are not cyclists. They are sometimes partners of cyclists enabling family groups to recreate together. E-bikes appear to be giving people the confidence to get out further and longer and are allowing people to access places they used to walk to but no longer can.

How the 2015 E-bike Guideline was Developed 15. The Department developed the guideline over a period of 18 months. Consulting with the recreation sector and cycling industries helped form a New Zealand wide approach. Groups consulted included: • Trail Fund New Zealand; • Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment; • New Zealand Cycle Trail Inc; • Recreation Advisory Forum (made up of representatives from many recreational activity groups around New Zealand). 16. Other Sources of Information – The Department spoke to land managers, importers, and event businesses in the USA and Canada in a similar position to the Department, i.e. who were trying to understand the e-bike market and define their approach. They provided this information at the time: • Land managers were mostly seeing e-bikes being used for commuting. Some were starting to see them appear on trails; • Generally, these organisations felt that there was a place for these bikes – particularly to allow those that are less fit and able to get out and recreate; • They did not see a place for them in the difficult back country environments. They felt they would be better suited to lower grade trails such as cycle ways. They felt unsure about safety issues with allowing those less experienced to be able to access further into the back country without having the skills to cope; • USA and Canada already have thousands of miles of motorised trails available for e-bikes (and trail bikes, four wheel drives, etc.) to use, so their issue wasn’t as pressing as New Zealand’s.

5 DOC-3119158 105 17. In 2002, Cessford researched the perception and reality of conflict between walkers and bikers. See Monitoring of social impacts (para 43 and following) for more details. 18. The Department also sought input from its own key technical recreation staff and managers, operations staff and planning staff. 19. Concerns Identified – The three main concerns were: 1) e-bikes let less experienced riders access more remote ‘back country’ environments. They may not be prepared for the challenges or be able to get to them without assistance. Users may also be able to go faster than their ability allows for; 2) e-bikes may cause damage to track surfaces; and, 3) it was also identified that conflict could occur between walkers and e-bikers, or between mountain bikers and e-bikers. 20. Opportunities identified – The four identified were: 1) a wider range of users can particulate, particularly older or less able people. This may replace activities that older generations used to participate in; 2) the recreation industry supports the cycle industry; 3) the business industry may support the cycle industry, if they get building concessions or business opportunities on PCL; and, 4) If the Department manages existing tracks on PCL appropriately, e-bikes would be suitable to go on many of them. 21. Deciding between guideline and policy – The Department considered whether a policy for e-bikes would be more appropriate than a guideline. It was concluded that a guideline is still appropriate for its intended purpose, because the Department is operating in a changing environment (as described earlier), and other policies would overrule a specific e-bike policy anyway.

How the Guideline Defines an E-bike 22. In the guideline, the Department uses the same definition of an e-bike as the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). This provides e-bike users across the country with consistent regulations (e.g. watts). We consider the definition is appropriate for use on PCL because it ensures that: • E-bikes are pedal assisted (not throttle powered); • A low power wattage restricts the maximum speed of the bike.

Existing Policies On E-bikes in National Parks 23. Most of the Department’s discussion with the Authority has been about the possible use of e-bikes in national parks. There is scope to clarify within the guideline how the approach to e-bikes varies for national parks. 24. The Conservation General Policy (CGP) and the General Policy for National Parks (GPNP) have different policy wording about vehicles. The GPNP defines a clearer separation than CGP. 25. CGP is relatively simple, and covers all powered and non-powered vehicles. In summary, it states that: • The use of vehicles should be compatible with the purposes for which the place is held; • Strategies and plans will identify where the use of specified types of vehicle is allowed; and • The Department will work with others to avoid or minimise adverse effects. 26. GPNP has specific policies for different types of vehicles, including powered vehicles and non-powered vehicles. It considers e-bikes to be powered vehicles, and separate from mountain bikes and bicycles. This is different from the definitions in the guideline and from NZTA.

6 DOC-3119158 106 27. GPNP states that powered vehicles “should not be taken into or used in national parks except on roads formed and maintained for vehicle use, and on routes specifically approved for use by a specified type of powered vehicle in a national park management plan”. This is much less detailed than the policies that apply to non- powered vehicles such as mountain bikes. 28. Our view is that this means the use of e-bikes is allowed if a statutory process is used to agree the specified routes, separate from any discussion about mountain bikes. We assume that the policy wording intends: • Allows for changes after the GPNP was written; • Caution to be applied; • New proposals to be very clearly and deliberately considered, separate from non-powered vehicles.

How the Guideline Supports Statutory Planning 29. The guideline was developed to support statutory management planning processes by providing a consistent approach to allow for e-bike opportunities. This is the overarching principle of the guideline: “Decisions around providing for electric bike use in CMSs and CMPs need to be made on the same basis as for other recreation activities. The purpose and outcomes for the place/track/trail, the compatibility with other recreation activities and experiences and the impacts on the natural, historic and cultural heritage values need to be considered”. 30. Guideline wording about where e-bikes may be allowed - The guideline uses the following wording “the Department will consider allowing e-bikes” on PCL that meets specific criteria, including “lower grade biking trails and cycle ways”. The guideline also states that “the Department will consider not allowing electric bikes” where that meets specific criteria, including “higher grade biking trails”. This wording: • Is deliberately open, compared to ‘will not consider allowing’; • Recognises that the activity may be more challenging in different environments e.g. the backcountry; • Neither promotes nor excludes e-bikes from certain environments.

Using the Guideline’s Process 31. Purpose of the process – The process in the guideline: • Recognises that lower graded tracks have the best potential to achieve the Department’s goals for the “Healthy Nature Healthy People” programme, without restricting e-bikes to these tracks; • Recognises the statutory processes the Department needs to follow; • Balances the desire for people to get out and about against uncertainties about the impacts and stakeholder resistance. 32. How the process operates – The process outlined in the guideline considers all the key principles and then tests the resulting outcomes through statutory processes, allowing for public discussion and consultation. A statutory process allows this to be worked through to a sensible conclusion. 33. This could result in e-bikes being allowed on all trails open to cycling and mountain biking, only on some of those trails, or only on roads. It also recognises that the Department operates in a wider context. For example, cycleways may be ideal locations for the use of e-bikes, but most are not limited to PCL. If a neighbouring

7 DOC-3119158 107 landowner did not allow e-bikes on their section of a cycleway, it may be unhelpful to the public to manage the section on PCL differently.

How the Guideline Supports Monitoring and Management of Impacts 34. There has been ongoing public debate about the use of e-bikes in backcountry locations such as national parks, based on concerns about impacts. There are two broad areas of possible impact: 1) social (including perceptions); and, 2) physical (such as track damage and impact on conservation or heritage values). 35. Social Impacts – Minor impacts and adverse effects can occur between most recreation activities. However, much research in this area has shown that perception of conflict is much higher than the reality. There are thousands of kilometres of shared use tracks in New Zealand, both on and off PCL, where most visitors can co-exist. 36. Managing social impacts – The two methods that the Department uses to manage social impact are: 1) provide pre-trip information about codes of behaviour; and, 2) separating activities 37. The Department can promote and manage responsible use of bikes and e-bikes by providing users with good information. The Department, Mountain Bike New Zealand and stakeholders have also developed and promote a Mountain Biker’s Code. Its three key messages are also appropriate for e-bikes: • Respect others; • Respect the rules; • Respect the track. 38. This guidance helps mountain bikers minimise conflict with other users: • Stay in control, so you can safely avoid others and keep yourself intact; • Give way to others; • Use a bell or greeting when approaching others; • Ride shared use tracks in small groups. 39. It is considered that the Department should only take action or use enforcement if high levels of conflict are occurring. 40. Pre-trip information that is approved for the use of mountain bikes and or pedal assist e-bikes is available on the Department’s website and on signs at entrances to the track. 41. The Department has many shared use tracks for different activities. In some cases, management solutions are ineffective, often because of high visitor numbers. Here, the Department needs to provide separate spaces for different activities. 42. It may seem appropriate to mix mountain bikes with e-bikes, but some users do not want to share with any bikes. (We see this particularly in the growing 65+year segment). Public processes: • Allows the Department work out what is suitable to provide in each area; • Allows for choice and allows for a range of opportunities; • Allows the Department to pre-empt any potential displacement for all activities. 43. Monitoring Social Impact – Research undertaken in 2002 showed that in many cases, the perception of impacts between user groups (mountain bikers and walkers) differs from the reality of on-site experiences.

8 DOC-3119158 108 44. Walker opinions were surprisingly positive toward bikers, and were found to be more positive among walkers who encountered bikes. By contrast, more negative opinions were found among those who had no such encounters. 45. This research is based on mountain bikers, not e-bikers. However, it is unlikely to differ significantly between the two. Use by walkers and bikers has increased significantly since 2002, without any significant increase in complaints. Because of this, the Department considers that the research is still valid and therefore uses these methods to monitor social impacts. 46. User feedback – The Department’s website gives the public an option to submit feedback online about experiences. This information is disseminated throughout the organisation monthly to managers. To date we have not received any feedback relating to e-bikes – positive or negative. This doesn’t mean that no conflict occurs, but that it is: • No more than for any other activity; • At a very low level. 47. Social and other media monitoring – The Department gets general media reports daily, and media reports twice daily about the Department in the news, from around New Zealand. Additionally, the Department has many social media channels. We can: • Search and analyse external social media conversations on topics; • Identify if, where and why people are talking about a certain conservation topic; • Identify key audiences; • Find out who the online influencers are in the conversation; • Be alerted when people discussing certain keywords and topics; • Provide meaningful metrics to help guide strategic discussions. 48. Feedback from stakeholders, cycle trail managers and users – The Department uses public processes to continue to gather feedback on many issues. For example, the Central Otago Rail trail allows the use of e-bikes on its trails. The Department supported the change to the local policy to allow them, because user and stakeholder feedback showed there was both demand and a commitment to supporting and implementing the change. 49. Submitters on the partial review of the Tongariro National Park Management Plan to allow the use of e-bikes on mountain bike tracks in the park commented the following: • Bike Taupo built and maintains the Great Lake Trail. The trail has 30 - 40,000 users each year. Some parts of the trail have a higher number of walkers than bikers. Bike Taupo have allowed e-bikes on their trails for over 18 months. In this time, they have seen an increase in use of the trail by older users, who are getting onto bikes and getting active (some for the first time). Bike Taupo have had no complaints from other users and have not had any incidents or any additional wear and tear from the use of e-bikes. Bike Taupo commented that they cannot tell the difference between the physical impacts of e-bikes on tracks compared to those of mountain bikes; • The Nelson Mountain Bike Club have also allowed e-bikes on their tracks for the past year without noticing ill effects; • Other submitters commented that e-bikes enable aged and/or disabled people the opportunity to spend time in the outdoors and believe they are representative of many other active older groups.

9 DOC-3119158 109 50. Physical Impacts – Physical impacts include impacts on conservation and heritage values and the track. 51. As noted above, there is little evidence of the impacts of e-bikes on the physical environment. The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) completed a small study in 2015 of one site, with one set of environmental conditions. Initial observations concluded that there were some differences between the impacts of e-bikes and mountain bikes, particularly at turns and grade changes. However, for the most part, the soil impacts observed in this study were not greatly different from those of mountain bikes, and were much less than those associated with motorcycle use. DOC can alleviate these through design, construction and maintenance. 52. Managing Physical Impacts – The Department uses the following methods to manage physical impacts: • Site selection (deciding whether to build or not) – The Department has many vulnerable places. If they get damaged, they can take a long time to recover. The Department’s best tool to manage this is to carefully select where to build. The Department must assess environmental effects if it is undertaking work that may disturb or impact on natural, historic or cultural values; • Track design and construction – When the Department builds or upgrades tracks, it adheres to some key principles. Good track design, formation and maintenance minimise the damage to tracks by both bikers and walkers. 53. For mountain bikers, part of the enjoyment of off-road riding comes from the challenge of having to react to changing terrain and negotiating hazards. Designing the track to optimal ‘flow’ is an important element for people riding off road trails. Their safety depends on users being able to detect a potential hazard and either stop safely, or manoeuvre around it. These design features can improve enjoyment and safety of other users (e.g. walkers), and to slow down cyclists on tracks: • Good sight lines on corners; • ‘Chokes’ (localised narrowing); • Gradient reversals; • Changes in surface type. 54. Track maintenance is key to the longevity of a track. The Department’s Asset Management System monitors the condition of tracks, and schedules both planned and ad hoc maintenance. 55. Monitoring physical impacts – The Department believes that the impacts of e-bikes are not significantly different to mountain bikes. If both are ridden appropriately there are no issues. E-bikes are increasingly prevalent internationally and no evidence has emerged to counter this. 56. The Department monitors tracks regularly through the track inspection process but also does other specific monitoring of particular tracks that are more vulnerable to use than others. In some cases, this is done using photo point monitoring over time. 57. Monitoring doesn’t prevent damage if bikes are used on tracks not designed for them, or that are built in the wrong place. Damage can occur relatively fast, and sensitive environments take a long time to recover. The decision to provide for them or not is usually a more effective tool than monitoring. Monitoring is a useful management tool if: • Damage is gradual and can be repaired; • A choice of management regimes is available;

10 DOC-3119158 110 • Thresholds are agreed. 58. Track inspections – The Department uses the track inspection process to regularly monitor every track on PCL. This occurs every 2-4 years depending on the type of track. 59. User feedback – As for social impacts, the public can submit feedback online through the Department’s website about their experiences. 60. Social and other media – As for social impacts, the Department can monitor social and other media channels for key topics daily. 61. Stakeholder groups – As for social impacts, the Department uses public processes to continue to gather feedback on many issues.

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Electric bikes on public conservation land

Guideline

This guideline was last reviewed on 01 October 2015.

Guideline coordinator: Jane Roberts, Technical Advisor - Recreation

Guideline owner: Gavin Walker, Acting director Partnerships, Historic and Visitor

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Contents

1. Purpose 3

2. Terminology and definitions 3

3. Background 3

4. Process 4

5. The Departments approach 5

6. Principles 6

7. About this document 8

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1. Purpose

The purpose of this guideline is to: - define electric bikes for the purpose of their management on public conservation land; and - guide the development of Conservation Management Strategies (CMSs) and Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) regarding electric bike use on public conservation land so that the Department’s approach is consistent throughout New Zealand.

2. Terminology and definitions

Electric bike (also commonly known as e-bike) – An electric power-assisted bicycle is a pedal cycle to which is attached one or more auxiliary electric propulsion motors having a combined maximum power output not exceeding 300 watts. Note: Any cycles with motors (electric or combustion) over 300 watts are classified as a motorised vehicle as per the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) definition and therefore are only allowed where a motor vehicle is allowed.

Off-road biking – The activity of riding bicycles on trails where users are separated from vehicles.

Shared use – Two or more activities can be undertaken in the same place.

3. Background

Riding electric bikes is an emerging recreational activity in New Zealand. The level of demand for them, and actual use of them, is unclear at this time, however use of them on trails on public conservation land already occurs in some places. The Department lacks a consistent approach to managing electric bike use on public conservation land across New Zealand.

What are electric bikes? An electric bike is a bicycle which has one or more auxiliary electric propulsion motors attached to it allowing the user to use much less energy to move the bike . This provides an easier riding experience. There are a large range of models on the market ranging from around 200 watts to 10,000+ kilowatts.

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Electric bikes fitting the legal definition under the Land Transport Act 1998 and associated regulations: - Are pedal assisted (meaning that you have to pedal to generate energy). - Emit no odour, gas, vapour or smoke and are noiseless. - Range from commuter bikes, road bikes and mountain bikes. - Will assist a rider for approximately 20 – 40 kms after which most batteries need to be recharged from a power point (some can re-charge whilst peddling).

- Equates to a fit rider pedalling strongly. Electric bikes with this output can be ridden on flat ground at up to 40 kph for sustained periods.

Benefits - Electric bikes may enable people with lesser riding experience and fitness to explore and enjoy public conservation lands.

Considerations - Electric bike technology is rapidly developing. - It may be difficult to tell what the wattage of an electric bike is. Some bikes over 3 00 watts may exhibit the effects of motorbikes and some may look like a motorbike (these are generally the very high powered types).

- More experienced mountain bikers may be negatively impacted upon should less experienced riders with extra support of an electric bike pass them whilst riding. A range of opportunities and experiences needs to be provided to those who want places set aside to do them under their own steam.

- Electric bikes have potential to enable less experienced bikers to go faster and ventu re further afield into remote areas with a lack of access to support emergency assistance.

- Conflicts are no greater than with conventional mountain bikes. Adverse effects can occur between most recreation activities however, much research in this area has shown that perception of conflict is much higher than the reality.

Note

There is a lack of information about electric bike users, the experiences they seek and the impacts of electric bike use on tracks and other users.

Under current regulations any electric bike over 300 watts is considered a motorized vehicle and can therefore only go where these are provided for e.g. roads.

4. Process

The following process should be used to guide the development of CMSs and CMPs so that our approach is consistent across the Department.

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1) Consider key principles (see section 6) in relation to each biking trail. This will provide us with a list of proposed trails where we should and shouldn’t allow electric bikes. 2) Test the key principles and outcomes (list of trails) through the CMS and CMP processes. This will allow for public discussion and consultation. Note: The use of electric bikes should continue to be considered on a case by case basis in CMS documents and policies as these are reviewed into the future. This could r esult in electric bikes being allowed on all trails open to cycling and mountain biking, only on some of those trails, or only on roads.

5. The Department’s approach

The Department’s approach to electric bikes in CMSs and CMPs is to: - Enable lower powered electric bikes (≤300watts) on lower graded1 off-road biking tracks and cycle ways so that families and those less physically able can enjoy our places. - Treat higher powered electric bikes (>300watts) as motorbikes as these are an inappropriate fit with other off-road visitors.

The Department’s approach to managing recreation is to be driven by an understanding of demand without impacting negatively on historic, cultural or natural heritage values. We will do this by providing quality accessible opportunities that meet people’s expectations as part of the wider Recreation Opportunity Spectrum. Electric bikes are a legitimate form of recreation and demand for places to use them appears to be increasing. The Department needs to be responsive and agile to ensure it is able to meet the demand of our visitors in appropriate ways.

Electric bikes enable a wider range of users to both recreate and access places on public conservation land. The increase in the number of people using these bikes is a positive for the Department and outdoor recreation generally as it is encouraging those who are less fit and able to get out and enjoy public conservation land. We should not be trying to stop this activity from occurring but rather focus on managing it effectively.

Minor impacts and adverse affects can occur between most recreation activities however, much research in this area has shown that perception of conflict is much higher than the reality. There are thousands of kilometres of shared use tracks in New Zealand both on and off public conservation land where the majority of users are able to co-exist. Therefore, only where there is evidence that high levels of conflict is occurring should the Department take further action.

Responsible use of bikes and electric bikes can be promoted and managed through good information such as the mountain bikers’ code.

1 Typically grades one and two tracks.

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The Conservation General Policy (2007)2 and the General Policy for National Parks (2005)3 states further guidance on how electric bikes should be treated and should be used in conjunction with the electric bike guidelines.

6. Principles

Decisions around providing for electric bike use in CMSs and CMPs need to be made on the same basis as for other recreation activities. The purpose and outcomes for the place/track/trail, the compatibility with other recreation activities and experiences and the impa cts on the natural, historic and cultural heritage values need to be considered.

The following principles should be used to guide the development of CMS s and CMPs so that our approach is consistent across New Zealand.

The Department will consider allowing electric bikes where: 1. Impacts on natural, historic or cultural heritage values can be managed. An assessment of the natural, historic or cultural values can be undertaken to make a judgment as to the impact that electric bikes may have on these environments. 2. Demand is evident and likely to be sustained. Signals for demand may include the local community, industry or visitors requesting use of electric bikes on trails. Users may also be already using electric bikes on trails where they are not permitted. 3. No known conflicts occurs with other users or conflict is able to be mitigated or managed. The correct mix of recreation activities e.g. bikers and walkers on trails needs to be considered. 4. There is enough capacity on the trail. Issues are less likely to occur on lower use tracks. Should the existing level of use not be of concern it may be appropriate to consider providing for electric bikes here. 5. Where trails cross more than one land owner or manager, the approach for electric bikes is agreed by all owners/managers. This will ensure a seamless riding experience for the user. 6. Lower grade4 biking trails and cycle ways. These types of trails may allow those that are less experienced or physically able an opportunity to recreate on public conservation lands whilst in a more typically safer front country setting than some of the higher grade trails which may venture further into the outdoors.

2 Conservation General Policy (2007) p37-8. 3 General Policy for National Parks (2005) p40-1. 4 Typically grades one and two tracks.

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7. Access roads or anywhere motorised vehicles are allowed. Under current regulations any electric bike over 300 watts is considered a motorized vehicle and can therefore go where these are provided for.

The Department will consider not allowing electric bikes where: 1. Impacts on natural, historic or cultural heritage values cannot be managed. An assessment of the natural, historic or cultural values can be undertaken to make a judgment as to the impact that electric bikes may have on these environments. 2. Demand is not present or is unlikely to be sustained. Signals for demand may include the local community, industry or visitors requesting use of electric bikes on trails. Users may also be using electric bikes on trails where they are not permitted. If there is no demand, it is not likely to be necessary to allow electric bikes on these trails. 3. Conflicts occur with other users that cannot be mitigated or managed. The correct mix of recreation activities e.g. bikers and walkers on trails needs to be considered. The Department may have received complaints from the public regarding current use should normal bikes already be provided for on the trail. 4. Non- power assisted bikes are not allowed. Use of electric bikes should only be considered in places where normal bikes are provided for as these trails are built to the required standard. 5. Higher grade5 biking trails. As electric bikes are typically used by those less fit or physically able, higher grade biking trails may not be well suited to the user. 6. There is not enough capacity on the trail. Issues are less likely to occur on lower use tracks. Should the existing level of u se be of concern it may be appropriate to consider excluding electric bikes here. 7. Where trails cross more than one land owner or manager, the policy for electric bikes is not agreed by all owners/managers. This will create a fragmented riding experience for the user.

5 Typically grades three and above tracks.

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7. About this document

Coordinator Jane Roberts, Technical Advisor - Recreation

Owner Gavin Walker, Acting director Partnerships, Historic and Visitor

Approved for use Gavin Walker, Acting director Partnerships, Historic and Visitor Approval record: 12/10/15 Sign off memo Electric bikes on public conservation land guideline (DOC-2547091)

Amendments AMENDMENT AMENDMENT DOC VERSION AMENDED BY DATE DETAILS

8 120 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.19 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Norm Kelly

Subject: Threatened Species Strategy – consultation on draft Strategy

NZCA Strategic Agreed to keep NZCA informed and involved in science Priority and/or the relevant matters. Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Note the contents of this paper

Context The draft Threatened Species Strategy was released by Minister Barry on 10 May 2017, with submissions closing 31 July 2017. This discussion updates you on engagement the Department undertook with partners and stakeholders during the consultation period, and an overview of the submissions received. The summary paper will be circulated via email prior to the meeting.

DOCCM-3043147 Author: Norm Kelly Date: 25 July 2017 121

DOCCM-3043147 Author: Norm Kelly Date: 25 July 2017 122 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.20 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: Meeting with Land Information New Zealand and Overseas Investment Office

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Note the contents of this paper

Context For some time the Authority have been raising concerns about the tenure review process, managed by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and how this affects/protects conservation values. Equally, the role of the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) and the value it places on conservation land when considering purchase applications from overseas, has been raised. In response to an invitation to attend the NZCA meeting, Lisa Barrett (CE OIO), Andrew Morris (Acting Mgr Applications, OIO), Jerome Sheppard (DCE Crown Property, LINZ) and John Hook (Grp Mgr Crown Property, LINZ) will be present. Questions that have been posed to them for consideration, prior to the meeting, are: 1. An introduction and overview of the roles & responsibilities for both LINZ and OIO. 2. LINZ – the interface between DOC lands and LINZ e.g. river beds. History of why this delineation exists and a view on whether there'd be benefit in rationalising. What would the implications of integrating the rivers under DOC for example - pros & cons. We note that the Mokihinui River is about to pass from LINZ to DOC; what would be required for other rivers to also transfer, particularly those that flow through national parks? 3. OIO – encouraging foreign investment into NZ conservation vs productive lands – are there applications;

DOC-3122550 Rick McGovern-Wilson 26 July 2017 123 are they encouraged? What would be the threshold test/criteria? NZCA thinks there could be opportunities to attract FDI into biodiversity protection for example. We also note that Mt White Station is about to be sold, and has significant river flats that were supposed to pass into Arthur’s Pass National Park, and which haven’t yet. Are they protected? 4. Treaty matters – how does LINZ address/account for?

DOC-3122550 Rick McGovern-Wilson 26 July 2017 124 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.21 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Dr Ben Reddiex, Director, Community Engagement, Department of Conservation

Subject: Context on the Game Animal Council for NZCA discussion with the Council Chair

NZCA Strategic The Game Animal Council (GAC) has expressed interest in Priority and/or the developing a relationship with the NZCA, and the GAC chair, Relevant DOC SOI Don Hammond, is attending the 6 June NZCA meeting. The Goal purpose of this paper is to provide NZCA members with context for that discussion.

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Note the contents of this paper

Under the Game Animal Council Act 2013, the GAC or the Context Associate Minister of Conservation have statutory obligations to liase with or consult the NZCA on matters relating to improving hunting opportunities and the designation and management of herds of special interest.

DOCCM-3033454 Dr Ben Reddiex 6 June 2017 125

DOCCM-3033454 Dr Ben Reddiex 6 June 2017 126 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.21 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Dr Ben Reddiex, Director, Community Engagement, Department of Conservation

Subject: Context on the Game Animal Council for NZCA meeting with the Council Chair

Background/Introduction 1. The Game Animal Council (GAC) is a statutory body established on 28 November 2013 under the Game Animal Council Act (the Act). It represents the interests of the hunting sector and improves the management of hunting resources while contributing to positive conservation outcomes. 2. The goal of the GAC is improving the management of deer, chamois, tahr, and wild pigs. These animals are defined as "game animals" under the Act.

Legislative Context 3. The Minister of Conservation has delegated her responsibilities and powers under the Game Animal Council Act 2013 to the Associate Minister of Conservation, Hon Peter Dunne. All references to the Minister below, unless otherwise stated, refer to the Associate Minister, as per these delegations. 4. The Act outlines the functions of the GAC as: 7 Functions of Council (1) The Council has the following functions in relation to game animals: (a) to advise and make recommendations to the Minister: (b) to provide information and education to the hunting sector: (c) to promote safety initiatives for the hunting sector, including firearms safety: (d) to advise private landowners on hunting: (e) to develop, on its own initiative or at the direction of the Minister, voluntary codes of practice for hunting: (f) to raise awareness of the views of the hunting sector: (g) to liaise with hunters, hunting organisations, representatives of tangata whenua, local authorities, landowners, the New Zealand Conservation Authority, conservation boards, and the Department of Conservation to improve hunting opportunities: (h) to conduct research, including research on the hunting of game animals: (i) in respect of herds of special interest for which the Minister has delegated management powers under section 20 to the Council,— (i) to undertake management functions that are compatible with the management of public conservation land and resources generally; and (ii) to exercise its powers for the effective management of the herd:

DOCCM-3033454 Dr Ben Reddiex 6 June 2017 127 (j) to operate voluntary certification schemes for professional hunting guides and game estates: (k) to promote minimum standards and codes of conduct for certified hunting guides and game estates: (l) to investigate complaints and take disciplinary action in relation to certified hunting guides and game estates: (m) to provide any other services to hunters that the Minister is satisfied are ancillary to the Council’s other functions: (n) to perform any other functions conferred on it under this Act or any other enactment: (o) to assess the costs of managing herds of special interest and make recommendations to the Minister on ways to recover those costs. (2) In performing functions other than the functions in subsection (1)(a) and (f), the Council must have regard to any views expressed in writing by the Minister to the Council. 5. In addition, the Act allows for establishment of a game trophy export levy by the Governor- General by Order in Council and on the recommendation of the Minister. 6. Under the Act, the GAC and the Minister are required to interact with the NZCA in the following ways: 1. the GAC must liaise with the NZCA to improve hunting opportunities (see functions under the Act above). 2. the Minister must have regard to the advice of the NZCA in determining whether a species of game animal is of special interest to hunters and can be managed for hunting purposes (i.e. for designation as a herd of special interest). 3. before making or amending a herd management plan, the Minister must consult the NZCA. 4. before the Minister delegates powers under section 18 of the Act (relating to management of herds of special interest) to the GAC, the Minister must consult the NZCA.

Notable Work of the GAC since its Establishment 7. Training, Education, and Hunter Safety 1. The GAC is engaging with the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) around its outdoor safety reports. They are exploring working with the MSC to provide information, education, and promotion of safety initiatives for the hunting sector, including firearms licencing and training that is affordable, accessible and includes a hands-on component. 2. The GAC has endorsed the NZ Professional Hunting Guides Association’s Training Manual. 8. Pest Control 1. Toxin Policy i. The GAC has developed a toxin policy that is available on the GAC website and has been distributed to interested parties such as Ministers, stakeholders, and hunting organisations. ii. This policy acknowledges the need to use toxins to control some pest species, advocates for the general reduction of toxin use in our environment (including through the development of new pest control methods) and opposes the use of toxins to control game animals in New Zealand.

DOCCM-3033454 Dr Ben Reddiex 6 June 2017 128 2. OSPRI i. The GAC made submission on OSPRI’s recent national consultation document and continues to engage with OSPRI to identify issues with pest control operations and improve opportunities for consultation and stakeholder engagement. 3. Battle for Our Birds i. The GAC is working with the Department of Conservation (the Department) on a range of aspects of the Battle for Our Birds programme (BfoB), including discussing the use of deer repellent in some instances. There is an open dialogue between the Department and the GAC regarding Departmental decisions on BfoB operations. ii. The Department, OSPRI and the GAC are investigating how to best engage on pest control operations. 9. Herd Management 1. Herds of Special Interest

i. Under section 16 of the Act (1) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, designate any species of game animal in a specified area on public conservation land to be a herd of special interest if— (a) the Minister considers that— (i) the animals are of special interest to hunters; and (ii) the animals can be managed for hunting purposes; and (iii) management of the animals for hunting purposes is consistent with the overriding considerations; and (b) the Minister has regard to— (i) the purposes of the Wild Animal Control Act 1977; and (ii) the status of the land, particularly the designation of the land as a conservation area, national park, or reserve; and (iii) the overriding considerations; and (c) a herd management plan has been made for the herd under section 19.

ii. All the Minister’s powers regarding management of herds of special interest may be delegated to the GAC, except for the powers to capture, convey, or liberate animals that are part of a herd of special interest. The Minister must consult the NZCA before delegating powers to the GAC.

iii. Management of potential herds of special interest must be consistent with the overriding considerations. Under the Act, overriding considerations means: (a) the welfare and management of public conservation land and resources generally: (b) any statement of general policy that is made, or has effect as if it were made, under— (i) section 17B of the Conservation Act 1987: (ii) section 44 of the National Parks Act 1980: (iii) section 15A of the Reserves Act 1977:

DOCCM-3033454 Dr Ben Reddiex 6 June 2017 129 (iv) section 14C of the Wildlife Act 1953: (c) any conservation management strategy made under section 17D of the Conservation Act 1987: (d) any conservation management plan made under— (i) section 17E of the Conservation Act 1987: (ii) section 40B of the Reserves Act 1977: (e) any management plan made under— (i) section 47 of the National Parks Act 1980: (ii) section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977: (f) any wild animal control plan made under section 5 of the Wild Animal Control Act 1977: (g) any pest management strategy, pest management plan, pathway management plan, or operational plan made under the Biosecurity Act 1993

iv. Supporting the Minister to designate herds of special interest has been a key goal of the GAC since its establishment. The GAC has prepared a document outlining criteria and matters to be considered in proposals for herds of special interest.

v. The GAC is now engaging with the hunter sector (e.g. the Sika Foundation, the Wapiti Foundation and the Tahr Foundation) and the Department to progress next steps enabling delivery of fit for purpose draft herd of special interest management plans to the Minister. 10. Game Trophy Export Levy 1. The Act enables the Governor-General to make regulations prescribing game trophy export levies. This must be done by Order in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, for the purposes of funding services provided, powers exercised, or functions performed by the GAC under the Act. 2. The game trophy export levy is the main means of funding for the GAC designated by the Act. The GAC has undertaken significant work to prepare advice and support for the Minister regarding a recommended approach for establishing the levy. 3. The Game Trophy Export Levy Project was designed to enable implementation of this levy. The Project was funded via a budget bid in 2015. Those contributing to the Project include a steering group comprising two Departmental staff, the GAC Chair and Deputy Chair, a GAC working group, and external project management. 4. Consultation on the levy proposal began in December 2016, closing 13 February 2017. The Minister will be considering the submissions made to inform his recommendation to the Governor-General on how to establish the levy. 11. Advice to the Minister 1. Since its establishment, the GAC has contacted the Minister regularly with updates on its work and invitations to engage with the GAC, including through attendance at GAC meetings. 2. At the Minister’s request, the GAC is initiating work on a review of illegal hunting (e.g. poaching of animals held on private land).

DOCCM-3033454 Dr Ben Reddiex 6 June 2017 130 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.22 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Andrew McLellan, Principal Advisor, Treaty Negotiation Unit, DOC

Subject: Egmont National Park (Taranaki Maunga) Treaty Negotiations

NZCA Strategic Strategic Priority D: Treaty of Waitangi. Priority and/or the DOC SOI Goal: The Department’s participation in Treaty Relevant DOC SOI negotiations contributes significantly to the SOI vision of a living Goal Treaty partnership and the stretch goal of whanau, hapu and iwi being able to practise kaitiaki responsibilities, which underpins all 4 Intermediate Outcomes.

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Note the contents of this paper

Context Negotiators representing Ngā Iwi o Taranaki (the collective body formed to represent all eight Taranaki iwi in negotiations affecting Egmont National Park) have been invited to attend the NZCA meeting - Jamie Tuuta (Lead Negotiator), Hemi Sundgren and Liana Poutu. Also attending will be Katherine Gordon (Chief Crown Negotiator – Egmont National Park) and John Wood (Chief Crown Negotiator – Tongariro National Park), Benesia Smith (Negotiation Manager, Office of Treaty Settlements (OTS)) and Thomas Bisley (Analyst, OTS). The purposes of their attendance are: • Introductions to the full NZCA membership. • Give a brief overview of the Treaty settlement process including in the Taranaki region (see Appendix 1). • Outlining Iwi negotiators’ aspirations regarding the future governance and management of the Egmont National Park. • Crown officials will outline progress to date and the timeframe for reaching a high-level agreement with iwi by December 2017 (see Appendix 1). This is part of the Crown and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki’s agreed stakeholder engagement process that will run throughout the course of the negotiations.

DOCCM-3112214 Andrew McLellan 24 July 2017 131 The Department’s Treaty Negotiations Unit is part of the Crown team engaged in the negotiations. Located in national office this team represents the Department in negotiations led by OTS and liaises with local DOC staff and other business units in DOC to ensure redress proposals submitted to Ministers protect conservation values and are workable. Richard Towers (Senior Advisor – Treaty Negotiations Unit) will represent DOC.

Appendix 1 Taranaki Maunga Negotiation: General Key Messages, Office of Treaty Settlements, 14 July 2017.

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TARANAKI MAUNGA NEGOTIATION: GENERAL KEY MESSAGES KEY MESSAGES

• Taranaki Maunga (Egmont National Park) is the tupuna maunga (ancestor) for the eight iwi of Taranaki (Ngā Iwi o Taranaki) and all uri (descendants) have a special relationship with their tupuna maunga.

• Taranaki Maunga is a sacred place for Ngā Iwi o Taranaki.

• Taranaki Maunga is a special place for all New Zealanders.

• The Crown’s collective redress offer to Ngā Iwi o Taranaki will allow the Crown to restore its honour and maintain and enhance the natural and cultural values of Taranaki Maunga by providing for the care and wellbeing of the maunga in a way that enables meaningful reconnection with the maunga’s uri.

• Public access, conservation values and existing third party rights will be protected.

THE TARANAKI MAUNGA NEGOTIATION

Where is the negotiation process up to?

• The Crown and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki signed terms of negotiation on 14 March 2017. This document outlines the scope of the negotiations and the process to be followed by the parties (at a high level). The terms of negotiation can be viewed on the Office of Treaty Settlements’ website.

• Formal negotiations are now underway. We were working to sign a high level agreement by August 2017. We are now working to sign a high level agreement document by December 2017. This change in timeframe has resulted from the Crown’s decision to prioritise reaching an Agreement in Principle with Ngāti Maru (based in East Taranaki) prior to signing a milestone document for Taranaki Maunga.

• The high level agreement will outline the nature and scope of the Crown apology and cultural redress in relation to the historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Ngā Iwi o Taranaki that relate to Taranaki Maunga. Once signed, the high level agreement will be a public document.

Indicative negotiation milestones

December 2017: sign high-level agreement

Who are the iwi groups involved in the settlement?

• Ngā Iwi o Taranaki represent the eight iwi of Taranaki and their respective uri (descendants): Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Tama, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Maru and Taranaki Iwi.

• Collective negotiations over Taranaki Maunga were deferred until all eight iwi of Taranaki had mandated representatives. Seven iwi of Taranaki have reached comprehensive Treaty settlements with the Crown. In March 2016, the Crown recognised the mandate of Te

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Runanga o Ngāti Maru to represent Ngāti Maru in settlement negotiations, which enabled preliminary discussions on Taranaki Maunga to commence.

Who are the representatives for Ngā Iwi o Taranaki?

• The Taranaki Maunga negotiation team were appointed by the Boards of all eight iwi of Taranaki. The negotiators are:

o Jamie Tuuta (Lead negotiator); o Daisy Noble; o Liana Poutu; o Haimona Maruera Jnr; and o Hemi Sundgren; o Te Pahunga Marty Davis. • The role of the negotiators is to understand the aspirations uri have relating to their tupuna maunga and to work with the Crown to develop an apology and cultural redress that enhances the wellbeing of Taranaki Maunga and meets the aspirations as determined by Ngā Iwi o Taranaki. The negotiators regularly report to and hui with the claimant community of Ngā Iwi o Taranaki.

Who is representing the Crown in negotiations?

• The Office of Treaty Settlements is leading the Taranaki Maunga negotiation on behalf of the Crown. As this negotiation relates to a national park, the Office of Treaty Settlements are also working closely with the Department of Conservation.

• The Crown Chief Negotiator for Taranaki Maunga is Katherine Gordon. The Chief Crown Negotiator for the Tongariro National Park is Dr John Wood. Dr Wood’s involvement is to assist with stakeholder engagement.

Treaty settlements 101

• The two main goals of Treaty settlements are: o To reach fair, durable and final settlements of all historical claims arising from breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi; and o The restoration of the relationship between Crown and iwi.

• Historical claims are claims that have arisen out of Crown actions or omissions between 6 February 1840 and 21 September 1992.

• The main roles of the Office of Treaty Settlements are to: o negotiate settlements of historical claims directly with claimant groups; o co-ordinate the government departments that are involved in the negotiation and settlement process; o provide policy advice to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Cabinet on generic Treaty settlement issues and on individual claims; and o oversee the implementation of settlements.

• The Office of Treaty Settlements is the main point of contact for claimant groups seeking resolution of their historical grievances through negotiation with the Crown.

• The Office of Treaty Settlements is also the main point of contact for stakeholder groups during negotiations.

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• When the historical claims of the iwi of Taranaki over Egmont National Park (Taranaki Maunga) were settled in their individual settlements iwi agreed to negotiate redress for those claims collectively once all the eight iwi of Taranaki were mandated. The Taranaki Maunga negotiation is the collective of the eight iwi of Taranaki to develop redress over Taranaki Maunga.

Will Egmont National Park still be a National Park after the redress package is provided?

The Crown position is that Egmont National Park will remain a National Park under the National Parks Act 1980.

Will any private land be involved?

No.

Will public rights be affected?

Public access, recreational use and existing third party rights will be maintained.

Will skiing, hunting, tramping and other recreational activities still be allowed in the ENP?

Yes. Public access, including skiing and tramping, and the existing rights of concession holders will remain unchanged.

What will the Department of Conservation’s role be in any future arrangements?

The Department of Conservation will continue to be involved in the future arrangements for Egmont National Park.

Can key stakeholders be involved in the detailed development of options before final decisions are made?

We will continue to keep in touch with stakeholders as the negotiations progress. While this negotiation is between iwi and the Crown, and not third parties, we recognise the need to find a solution that is cognisant of the wider public interest.

Will there be any place name changes?

Ngā Iwi o Taranaki have signalled an aspiration for the name of Egmont National Park to be changed. They have also signalled aspirations to change the names of the following places:

• ‘Dome’ to ‘Te Umu o Taomanawa;’ • ‘Warwick Castle’ to ‘Te Tahuna o Tūtawa;’ • ‘Bells Falls’ to ‘Te Rere o Tahurangi;’ • ‘Pouakai’ to ‘Pouākai;’ • ‘Bee Hives’ to ‘Te Ahi Tūtukurua;’ • ‘Fanthams Peak’ to ‘Panitahi; • ‘Lake Dive’ to ‘Mangoraukawa;’

The Crown and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki will work to develop redress proposals regarding name changes as part of the negotiations and discussions will occur in due course with the New Zealand Geographic Board.

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ISSUES RAISED IN STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

The following Q & As have been included in response to issues raised at stakeholder engagement hui in May 2017.

What are Ngā Iwi o Taranaki’s views on pest control?

Ngā Iwi o Taranaki are already involved in pest control initiatives through Project Mounga, a collaboration between the Department of Conservation and sponsors to restore rare and vulnerable wildlife to Taranaki Maunga through pest control. Their aspirations are aligned with regional-wide pest eradication projects such as Wild for Taranaki.

How will governance of Taranaki Maunga change as a result of negotiations?

Ngā Iwi o Taranaki have aspirations to change how Taranaki Maunga is currently governed and ensure that Ngā Iwi o Taranaki are at the table. This issue is the subject of active negotiations.

How will any new governance arrangements be resourced?

The resourcing of any new governance arrangements will need to be considered in conjunction with any new governance arrangements for Taranaki Maunga. This issue is the subject of active negotiations.

Taranaki Maunga is a source of water for the region, does Ngā Iwi o Taranaki have aspirations over waterways on Taranaki Maunga?

Both the Crown and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki are conscious water quality is an important issue and acknowledge that many of the rivers in Taranaki have their source and flow from the National Park and have effects throughout the region. Ngā Iwi o Taranaki has aspirations to restore the mauri (life force) of Taranaki Maunga, including its waterways. The Crown maintains the position that no one can own water.

In the future, will Ngā Iwi o Taranaki make decisions on existing concessions, including renewals?

Iwi involvement in such decision making has not yet been discussed. However, existing rights of concession holders, including rights of renewal, will be protected.

136 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.23.1 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Warren Parker, NZCA Chair

Subject: Chair’s Report ______

1. I am delighted to welcome new members to the Authority and to be working again with colleagues who have had their appointments extended for a further three years. On paper, the ‘new’ NZCA has a strong and diverse skill set, backed up by substantial experience across the many dimensions of conservation, economic sectors and iwi. Our challenge is to collectively and effectively bring this knowledge and experience to bear on the opportunities and challenges confronting conservation in New Zealand. 2. In that respect, at our August meeting we will be looking at our strategy and work programme. Some aspects of both are on-going – advice on the preparation of new National Park Management Plans for Aoraki/Mt Cook and Westland, for example – and some will need to be confirmed and added, such as a review of the General Policy for National Parks. 3. Your thoughts on the work the Authority needs to be doing over the next three years and how we can ‘package’ this into an achievable workplan will be most welcome. In preparation, I would like you to give some thought to what you would say in June 2020 after serving three years: a. will Department conservation management plans be up-to-date and the processes to develop them be better (at least 25%) than now? b. how much stewardship land with high conservation (net biodiversity) values has been recategorised and have we suitably tested whether some stewardship land with low conservation value should remain under Crown control? c. will the Department’s post-Treaty settlement relationships be improved via different co-planning and management models and learnings from Tuhoe’s Te Kawa approach? d. do we continue to enjoy an open, high trust, relationship with the D-G and SLT who actively seek our strategic insights and advice to strengthen the Department’s performance and profile? e. have we provided high quality and influential advice to the Minister on matters of national importance such as climate change and proposals for new Parks (such as that encompassing St James Station)? f. are the Conservation Boards thriving with high quality membership, well supported by board liaison officers? g. are endangered species, whether whitebait, longfin eel, Chatham Island Plover, kaka or Castle Hill Buttercup on a road to recovery (i.e. the Threatened species strategy has a clear implementation plan, adequate resources and early gains are being seen)? h. are tourist numbers experiencing conservation, growing in Taranaki, East Coast and Northland’s west coast?

DOC-3121485 Warren Parker August 2017 137 In summary, there a lot of areas where we can make a large, positive difference – we need to ensure we have a coherent, focused and well-supported approach to this work. 4. D-G Lou Sanson welcomes strategic input from the Authority and you will see a list of topics scheduled for this purpose in the workplan. This is a privilege and it is important we absolutely respect the sensitivity of some of the material we are provided; and, come to meetings well prepared to add alternative perspectives to help the Department adopt strategies that are well-targeted, effective and use the resources they (and others) have efficiently. At today’s meeting, we will be receiving a further update on tourism and plans for investing the $78m new funding provided for in Budget 2017. Tourism presents both a big opportunity and challenge for the Department and was at the forefront of the last Authority’s input to the Department – progress has been made with concessions reviewing and pricing, and fee compliance, but more can be done to ensure users of the Department’s assets pay what is expected for reasonable use of them and to increase ‘off- peak’ and ‘off the main routes’ regional tourism. DDG Bruce Parkes will welcome your thoughts and advice. 5. We also have a role via our environmental scan to provide feedback to Lou and others on opportunities and issues for conservation. Like the Conservation Boards, we have ‘eyes and ears’ to see and hear what’s happening, and where improvements to conservation management and services can be made. 6. Since the June meeting I have progressed our resolutions on the Mokihinui and Yorke Creek additions to Kahurangi and Paparoa National Parks respectively, including meeting with Ngai Tahu CEO and members of TRONT (with Rick McGovern-Wilson) on 4 July to further discuss and understand the tribe’s concerns about further land being added to National Parks; provided preliminary advice to the Minister on the FMC “Remarkables National Park” proposal; followed up on issues such as the non-action on the Mirfin block NHF acquisition (2013) and lack of recognition of the Riversdale Reserve land (997ha set aside in 1901) in relation to the Mt White Station sale; worked with Rick to complete all outstanding actions on the status list; and, developed a preliminary schedule for our visit with the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board. 7. The August meeting has a full agenda with introductions, scene setting for the next three years and confirming the workplan for the next 12 months; presentations and discussions with the OIO, LINZ and Game Animal Council; and an update from the OTS on the eight Taranaki iwi maunga negotiations. As well we will be confirming membership of sub- Committees for national park plans, partial reviews and scoping a project to review the General Policy for National Parks. I am looking forward to working these topics through with you.

DOC-3121485 Warren Parker August 2017 138 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.23.2a Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Judy Hellstrom

Subject: Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board liaison report

Background/Introduction I attended the June meeting of the Nelson-Marlborough Conservation Board, held in Motueka on 16 June 2017.

Details/Comment This was the last meeting for a number of Board members, including the Chair, Bob Dickinson. Roy Grose (Operations Manager, Nelson-Marlborough) spoke warmly about each of those members, and their various contributions over their terms on the Board. Debs Martin is once again the Forest and Bird liaison for the Top of the South and regularly attends Board meetings. On behalf of F & B, she urged the Board, and the Department, not to get involved in a “Disneyland” tourism approach to developing the Oparara Arches, referring to the primary purpose of the Department to manage lands for conservation purposes, referring in particular to S6 of the Conservation Act. In doing so she acknowledged the extensive work done by DoC over a number of years in developing and maintaining tracks in this area. She referred also to concerns held by F & B that DOC is not involved in major Environment court hearings (citing a commercial fishing operation requiring a new access road to Chancett Rocks, where there is a commercial fishing proposal to use public land and launch boats near a scientific reserve) and where Doc appears to have remained silent. The Kahurangi National Park monitoring report was presented – all Board members had read it and had prepared comments or queries for the staff present. It was noted that DOC has worked with Tasman District Council on upgrading the Mt Arthur access road, and DOC has upgraded the Mt Arthur track. The Board was briefed on the Myrtle Rust incursion and preparations being made for its spread if this occurs. It was also briefed on the current Permissions Improvement Project implementation, noting that internal processes for permissions are being “sharpened up”. Rod Witte (DOC contract planner) briefed the Board on the salmon farm relocation proposal for the Marlborough Sounds. He described s360 of the RMA, which is the proposed means by which the Minister may approve the relocation of up to 6 King Salmon farms. If this occurs, it will be the first time that this clause has been used. The “whole of government approach” being taken (by MPI, MoE and DoC in this case) was explained to the Board. The role of the Minister of Conservation, after the report of the appointed advisory committee is received (due 21 July) was explained. The Board discussed the overarching guardianship by DOC, through the NZ Coastal Policy Statement, of publicly-held coastal areas, and considered how best to respond to the Department, particularly concerning the process followed to date. Abel Tasman National Park. The Board was briefed on preparations for a 1080 operation in Abel Tasman NP in partnership with ZIP, with an area in the NP selected for an upscale trial

DOC-3122013 139 operation. The NP has had another peak visitor period this past season, with shoulder seasons also showing increased visitor numbers. The key to ATNP involve the limits that were established in the NPMP, for both the Park and the coastal access points. DOC is now looking at two years’ data – putting more effort into analysis and concession compliance. There is a “use it or lose it” process for concession activities in ATNP – monitoring will identify any unused concessions, and it is intended that the per-person levy will be raised for commercial operators. This was a full and very busy Board meeting, and the value to it of the Department staff present was acknowledged. There continues to be a very positive and valuable relationship between the Conservation Board and Department staff.

DOC-3122013 140 New Zealand Conservation Authority Agenda Item: 156.24 Meeting No. 156

REPORT

Meeting Date: 7 and 8 August 2017

Prepared By: Rick McGovern-Wilson, NZCA Executive Officer

Subject: Correspondence

NZCA Strategic (K) NZCA’s performance Priority and/or the Relevant DOC SOI Goal

Recommendation or It is recommended that the Authority: Action Required a) Receive the inwards correspondence, and b) Approve the outwards correspondence

Context Attached is the correspondence schedule for the Authority’s inwards and outwards mail since the last meeting. The mail log is emailed weekly to members, giving members the opportunity to request copies of correspondence. The correspondence is available for inspection at each Authority meeting.

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INWARDS & OUTWARDS CORRESPONDENCE

INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE Date Received From Topic Comment/Status 22 May 2017 Michael Legge – Chair NZCA Meeting – Thursday 11 Letter forwarded to West Coast CB May Hokitika Gerry Mc Sweeney 22 May 2017 Michael Legge – Chair NZCA Meeting – Thursday 11 Letter forwarded to West Coast CB May Hokitika Warren Parker 24 May 2017 Alex Mellows, Office of File note from the meeting FYI Treaty Settlements between Taranaki Iwi, NZXCA and OTS 26 May 2017 Sophie Allen, Projects Review of the whitebait fishery FYI Manager, Working regulations and management Waters Trust 29 May 2017 Garry Howard, Mayor, Transfer of the “cattle reserve” Forwarded to Warren Buller District Council at Punakaiki Parker and Gerry McSweeney 2 June 2017 Hon Maggie Barry, Loder Cup – NZCA nominee FYI Minister of Conservation not successful 7 June 2017 Arihia Bennett, CEO, Te TRONT views on the proposed Distributed at meeting Runanga o Ngai Tahu addition to Kahurangi National 7 June 2017 Park 7 June 2017 Canterbury Aoraki Agenda for 14 June 2017 FYI Conservation Board meeting 8 June 2017 Derek Kelly, Oceania Copy of his submission on the Copy emailed to David Region World partial review of the Tongariro and Rau Commission on National Park Management Protected Areas and Plan FYI IUCN 12 June 2017 Mark Davies, Director Response to NZCA letter of 19 Arrived via email 7 Operations, Western May 2017, re grazing in the June, forwarded to South Island, DOC Upper Haast River adjacent to Chair and Gerry Landsborough Valley Station McSweeney 13 June 2017 Mark Davies, Director Response to NZCA additional Forwarded to Chair Operations, Western matters in relation to the and Paparoa NPMP South Island, DOC Paparoa National Park Committee Management Plan 14 June 2017 Cc to a letter from Mike Public conservation land FYI – forwarded to Legge, Chair, West (including stewardship land) Chair, Mark Coast Tai Poutini reclassifications Christensen and Gerry Conservation Board McSweeney 15 June 2017 Mike Slater, DD-G Reply to NZCA letter of 19 May FYI – forwarded to Operations, DOC re the Riversdale Flats addition Chair and Gerry to Arthur’s Pass NP, and tenure McSweeney review of Mt White Station 16 June 2017 Lyn Mayes, Chair, Potential environmental risk FYI Auckland Conservation from the Niagara shipwreck Board 16 June 2017 Rahui Papa, Te Arataura Re protection of the Waikato FYI Chairman, Waikato- whitebait fishery, and outcomes Tainui and Allan Sanson, of the Co-Governance Mayor, Waikato DC Committee meeting of 19 April 19 June 2017 Ken Raureti, Chair, BOP Concerns/comments re the Forwarded to NZCA Conservation Board reclassification of conservation members land

DOCCM-2551407 143 30 June 2017 Tony Lepper, new NZCA Enclosing his Register of FYI member Interest, and apologies for Aug meeting 3 July 2017 Canterbury Aoraki Confirmed Minutes of 12 April FYI Conservation Board 2017 meeting 5 July 2017 Little Barrier Island June 2017 Newsletter Also in soft copy, Supporters Trust forwarded with Friday email 5 July 2017 Bob Dickinson, Chair Cc of letter to Minister of FYI Nelson Marlborough Conservation re the relocation Conservation Board of salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds 6 July 2017 Waiau Fisheries and Annual report for the year FYI Wildlife Habitat ended 31 March 2017 Enhancement Trust 6 July 2017 Deidre Ewart, Business Re the new members of the FYI Support Manager, DOC NZCA committee for the Tongariro NPMP partial review Forwarded to Chair 6 July 2017 Peter Wilson, President, Cc of letter to Harry Maher, Ops FYI Federated Mountain Director Southern South Island, Clubs DOC re progress on proposed Also forwarded to Wilderness Areas in Fiordland Chair and Jan Riddell and Rakiura National Parks 7 July 2017 Otago Conservation Agenda for 11 and 12 July 2017 FYI Board meeting 12 July 2017 Katherine Gordon, OTS, Seeking invitation to August FYI and Jamie Tuuta, Nga Iwi NZCA meeting to give an o Taranaki overview of the Crown and Nga Forwarded to the Chair Iwi o Taranaki negotiations over Egmont National Park 14 July 2017 Thomas Bisley, OTS Update on progress of the FYI. Forwarded to Taranaki Maunga negotiations Chair and Rau Kirikiri 14 July 2017 West Coast Tai Poutini Agenda for 21 July 2017 FYI Conservation Board meeting 17 July 2017 Doug Maxwell, Chair of Complaint about DOC and GAC Forwarded to Authority the South Island Wild moving to regulate commercial members Animal Recovery deer recovery on public lands Operators Association 18 July 2017 Southland Conservation Agenda for 28 July 2017 FYI Board meeting 19 July 2017 Hon Maggie Barry, Acknowledging NZCA letter FYI Minister of Conservation recommending addition of Mokihinui to Kahurangi NP 21 July 2017 Viv Smith, Management St James PCL reclassification Forwarded to Authority Planner, DOC project underway members

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OUTWARDS CORRESPONDENCE Date Sent To Topic Comment 30 May 2017 Maggie Barry, Minister of Advising the Kahurangi NPMP FYI Conservation had been approved at the NZCA’s April meeting 30 May 2017 Lou Sanson, Director- Approving the partial review of FYI General DOC the Kahurangi National Park Management Plan 12 June 2017 Mook Hohneck, CEO NZCA comments on the Te FYI Ngati Manuhiri Hauturu o Toi Nature Reserve Settlement Trust, and Conservation Management Lyn Mayes, Chair Plan Auckland Conservation Board 15 June 2017 Dr Andrea Byrom, Thanking her for her FYI Director, NZBHNSC, presentation on gene editing at Lincoln the June meeting 15 June 2017 Lou Sanson, DG, Seeking DOC advice on the FYI Department of biodiversity impacts of feral Conservation ungulate populations on PCL 15 June 2017 Arihia Bennett, CE, Te Reply to her letter of 2 June FYI Runanga o Ngai Tahu regarding the addition of Mokihinui to Kahurangi NP 20 June 2017 Derek Kelly, Ohakune Reply to his letter of 2 June re FYI the Tongariro NPMP partial review 26 June 2017 Conservation Board NZCA Chair’s letter from the FYI Chairs June meeting 27 June 2017 Hon Maggie Barry, Recommendation to add Yorke FYI Minister of Conservation, Creek block to Paparoa cc: Lou Sanson, DOC, & National Park Mike Legge, WCTPCB 28 June 2017 Hon Maggie Barry, Recommendation to add FYI Minister of Conservation, Mokihinui River catchment to cc: Lou Sanson, DOC, & Kahurangi National Park Mike Legge, WCTPCB 6 July 2017 Deidre Ewart, DOC Advising that new NZCA FYI committees will be established at the August meeting 6 July 2017 Dr Tamati Kruger, Follow-up to the June NZCA FYI Chairman, Te Urewera meeting session with Tuhoe Board over the Te Kawa o Te Urewera Conservation Mgmt Plan 13 July 2017 Thomas Bisley, OTS Confirming their attendance at FYI the NZCA meeting on 8 August 16 July 2017 Mita Harris, Mark Brough, Induction pack of background FYI Robyn Jebson, Tony material, for new members of Lepper the Authority 19 July 2017 Hon Maggie Barry, Preliminary advice on the FMC FYI Minister of Conservation Remarkables NP proposal 21 July 2017 Dr Jan Wright, PCE Thanking her for her work as FYI PCE, and inviting Simon Upton to December meeting 21 July 2017 Lou Sanson, D-G DOC Seeking better coordination of FYI NHF acquisitions and land categorisation by the Department (cc Mike Slater and Jan Riddell (NHF chair))

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