Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee AGENDA
Notice of Meeting: A meeting of the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee will be held on:
Date: Thursday 24 November 2016 Time: 6.00pm Venue: Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street
Membership Chairperson Arapata Reuben Tuahuriri Runanga Deputy Suzanne Furkert Community Representative Chairperson Councillor Pauline Cotter Christchurch City Council Members Councillor Debra Hasson Selwyn District Council Tom Lambie Environment Canterbury Herewini Banks Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke/Rapaki Les Wanhalla Te Taumutu Runanga Andrew Congalton Community Representative Chris Kelliher Community Representative Robert Wynn-Williams Community Representative Kevin Brown Community Representative Lance Kenyon Community Representative
21 November 2016
Principal Advisor Zone Facilitator Committee Advisor Diane Shelander Lesley Woudberg Liz Ryley Senior Policy Analyst Tel: 027 706 4273 Tel: 941 8153 Tel: 941 8304 Environment Canterbury Christchurch City Council Christchurch City Council
If you require access to the ECan building after the meeting has commenced, please phone either Paul Hulse 027 535 0549 or Lesley Woudberg 027 706 4273
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Apologies ...... 4 2. Confirmation of Previous Minutes ...... 4 3. Matters Arising from the Minutes ...... 4 4. Deputations by Appointment ...... 4 5. Identification of Urgent Items ...... 4 6. Identification of General Public Contribution ...... 4
STAFF REPORTS 7. Confirmation of Previous Minutes ...... 5 8. Urban Contaminants Working Group - Progress Report ...... 13 9. Immediate Steps Biodiversity Project Proposals ...... 23 10. Update Working Groups - 24 November 2016 ...... 37 11. Five Year Integrated Work Programme - Quarterly Report ...... 47 12. Red Zone - Eden Project ...... 51 13. Zone Facilitator Update ...... 53
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1. Apologies At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
2. Confirmation of Previous Minutes That the minutes of the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee meeting held on Thursday, 22 September 2016 be received.
3. Matters Arising from the Minutes
4. Deputations by Appointment There were no deputations by appointment at the time the agenda was prepared.
5. Identification of Urgent Items
6. Identification of General Public Contributions
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7. Confirmation of Previous Minutes
Reference: 16/1348029 Contact: Liz Ryley [email protected] 941 8999
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1. Purpose of Report 1.1 This report is for the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee to receive the minutes of its meeting held on 22 September 2016.
2. Staff Recommendations That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee: 1. Receive the minutes of the meeting held on 22 September 2016.
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8. Urban Contaminants Working Group - Progress Report
Reference: 16/1346880 Contact: Andrew Congalton [email protected] Enter phone.
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1. Purpose of Report 1.1 This report provides progress on the work of the Urban Contaminants Working Group.
2. Staff Recommendations That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee:
Welcomes the progress made by the urban contaminants working group.
Welcomes the report and presentation on the Modelled Estimates of Discharges for urban Stormwater Assessment (MEDUSA).
Notes the further research that has been untaken on copper free brake pads.
Supports the next steps on copper free brake pads proposed.
3. Report This report covers
1. Addington Brook Priority Catchment Update
2. Taking forward Copper Free Brake Pads
Addington Brook Priority Catchment Update 1. Purpose of Report
Provide an overview of content of presentation regarding update of Addington Brook priority catchment project. Addington Brook to date – Jenny Watters, Pollution Prevention Officer, ECan
A brief overview of background to project, current water quality & key steps undertaken to date. Addington Brook MEDUSA findings – Tom Cochrane, University of Canterbury
The Modelled Estimates of Discharges for Urban Stormwater Assessment (MEDUSA), was developed at the University of Canterbury to predict the amount (load) of total suspended solids (TSS), and total and dissolved copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) that is contributed by individual impervious surfaces (roofs, carparks and roads) to a receiving waterway during a rain event. This presentation gives the key findings from the report (Executive Summary attached).
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Addington Brook CWMS 5 year Implementation plan – Jenny Watters, Pollution Prevention Officer, ECan
Update on the next steps for this project to end June ’17, as per Zone Team work programme commitment, taking into consideration MEDUSA findings and other catchment information.
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2. Recommendation/s
That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee: Note: Presentation Note: Report
3. Report
Stormwater Contaminant Load Monitoring and Modelling of the Addington Brook Catchment http://www.ecan.govt.nz/publications/Reports/Stormwater_Contaminant_Load_Monitoring_and_Modelli ng_of_the_Addington_Brook_Catchment.PDF
Taking Forward Copper Free Brake Pads 4. Purpose of Report
To report back on further research undertaken by Environment Canterbury building on the initial research undertaken by ZC member Suzanne Furkert.
5. Recommendation/s That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee: Notes the findings from further research Supports the next steps proposed
6. Report
Copper Free Brake Pads, further research – report back to Christchurch-West Melton Zone Committee
Proposed next steps Find answers to key questions.
Continue discussions with Environment Canterbury property and vehicle providers.
Share findings with the regional stormwater forum.
Continue to look for opportunities to raise the issue at national level through professional bodies and government agencies.
Copper Free Brake Pads, further research – report back to Christchurch West Melton ZC
General information Briefing date 27th October 2016 Zone Committee Christchurch-West Melton
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Canterbury Water Urban Contaminants Strategy Working Group Management Strategy Working Group
Andrew Congalton (Chair, Community Representative) Urban Contaminants Programme Working Group Members Pauline Cotter (CCC Cllr) Solutions 8 Item Suzanne Furkert (Community Representative) Zone SW1, SW2, SW4, SW7 Christchurch-West Melton Implementation Zone Team (7.3), EB1 & Banks Peninsula Outcomes Author Jenny Watters Organisational Kaitiakitanga Environment Canterbury Pollution Prevention Officer Values Māiatanga Paul Hulse, ChCh-WM & BP Approved Team Leader Appendices Appendix A, Appendix B (to be collated), Appendix C
Summary
Christchurch-West Melton Zone committee requested Environment Canterbury to investigate the feasibility of changing its current fleet brake pads to ‘copper free’. As such further research has been undertaken by staff to gauge current availability of Organic brake pad alternatives in New Zealand particularly in relation to fleet considerations.
The research has highlighted that the conversation regarding ‘copper free’ brake pad is currently being driven by ChCh-WM ZC, CCC and other Territorial Authorities in New Zealand due to commonly found elevated levels of copper in urban waterways.
Currently the conversation, availability and knowledge around this topic in the motor industry in New Zealand appears to be low. However the conversations produced through this research have no doubt assisted in raising the level of awareness in this sector and most people contacted were interested in the topic.
The research demonstrated a lack of knowledge and information particularly relating to what the existing brake pads in newer vehicles are made of? If they do have copper whether OEM organic equivalents are available for specific makes and models? And will altering brake pads affect warranty conditions for new vehicles? And for older fleet are OEM organic equivalents available for specific makes and models.
Environment Canterbury will continue to research this area and share further learnings from these undertaking widely with other Territorial Authorities and organisations throughout New Zealand (NZ) and continues to work with Zone Committees to educate the wider public on these issues.
1. The problem: Copper Brake Pads The environmental issues surrounding the use of metallic brake pads and detrimental impacts on urban water quality and aquatic life are well documented both internationally and in New Zealand (Straffelini et al, 2015; ARC, 2008). The picture in Christchurch follows suite with other urban areas throughout the world
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issue is not yet being tackled coherently in New Zealand. Perhaps this is down to the problem being put in the “too hard basket” which it may have stayed in due to the lack of current public awareness on the issue or maybe the focus has been elsewhere, copper is after all just one of many problems NZ’s freshwater faces.
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2. International picture The U.S. is leading in this area with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with brake manufacturers and subsequent legislation phasing out brake pads containing Copper1 by 2025. Europe has stringent standards through ECR 90 and other legislation covers particulate matter, however the focus has been predominantly on safety standards not environmental like the U.S. (for expansion see Appendix A and websites)
3. Current brake pad standards NZ Current standards in New Zealand for light vehicles are covered through the Land Transport Rule: Light- vehicle Brakes 2002, under the Land Transport Act 1998 and regulated by the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA). There are no specific stipulations in this legislation regarding contents of brake pads however there are stipulations over the functioning and reference to other international standards. There are also lists of approved manufacturers and suppliers (which are quite extensive).
4. Types of brake pads There are four main types of brake pad on the market categorised as: Metallic
Semi Metallic
Ceramic
Organic In practice none of these pads are completely “metallic” or completely “organic” they are a mix of different percentages of different materials, they can contain up to 2000 different types of material and the exact composition is usually closely guarded information by the manufacturers (http://parts.olathetoyota.com). Copper free brake pads are available on the market however there appears to be no one source of information in New Zealand and there are varying prices and quality for all brake pads and unlike the U.S. / Europe there is no requirement for labelling. Some brake pads can contain asbestos however unlikely to be from European / American manufacturers / sources due to the tighter legislative standards they adhere to. On 1st October 2016 New Zealand passed legislation which bans the import of products containing asbestos which may be a control to prevent or reduce numbers of brake pads in the NZ market which contain this material (used due to its heat resistant properties and low cost). In general all replacement brake pads can fall into two categories: OEM (Manufacturers Equivalent), these are designed and tested for specifically for the vehicle
After market (extremely varied in performance and price)
5. What can Environment Canterbury do? The obvious solution would be for NZ to learn from the U.S. in the process it underwent to engage with industry on this matter and the push for legislative change, which actually then came from industry.
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However this is a lengthy process and in the U.S. it took over 5 years to see the initial fruition of legislation change and will take until 2025 for complete phase out of copper brake pads.
Irrespective of challenges due to the current situation Environment Canterbury has the opportunity to positively change this situation as identified by undertaking the following:
5.1 Increase our knowledge base in this area
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It is clear there are gaps in knowledge around the availability of organic / non-metallic brake pads in the New Zealand market and their performance and price. Information is hard to find in this area and often reliant on information provided by industry (see http://www.boschcopperfree.com/en/copper-free- formula-development-video and http://www.boschcopperfree.com/en/leaf-mark). As part of this exercise a table of 10 brake pad manufacturers was put together and individual websites checked for information around non-metallic brake pads (see Appendix B). Another part of this exercise surveyed dealerships on what type of brake pads cars came fitted with and the hypothetical question if these could be stipulated at purchase. This exercise in itself has confirmed that awareness around copper brake pads is low within this sector of the NZ local car market. It has been difficult to obtain information around the range, availability and performance of organic brake pads. Different makes and models have can have a range of different brake pads so price & performance can be very specific to individual makes and models.
5.2 Continue to influence others It is important to keep the conversation alive and use opportunities at National, Regional and Local levels where we can raise people’s awareness that this is a problem, that other countries are leading the way and that individually we can all make a personal choice to replace brake pads with copper free alternatives.
5.3 Copper Free Fleet? If we are encouraging individuals to make the choice to use copper free brake pads then we need to lead by example as an organisation and put careful consideration to how we can achieve a copper free fleet. There are associated complexities around this however we should continue to o Explore options, costs and feasibility of replacing / phasing out metallic brake pads o Look to influence manufacturers on using non-metallic brake pads on assembly line through contractual process o Share learning with other TA’s & Regional Council’s in order that they can benefit from this and we can learn from their experiences
5.4 Management of bus fleet Environment Canterbury currently manages provision of public transport in the region therefore there is an opportunity to influence in this area. Currently there is a knowledge gap in what non-metallic brake pads are available for buses, however with developments in this area in the U.S. there is an opportunity to gain from their knowledge.
6.0 Fleet options 6.1 Background The Christchurch West Melton Urban Contaminants Working Group was set up to look at the challenges and potential solutions to common urban contaminants entering our waterways. Suzanne Furkert undertook initial investigations in this area (see Appendix C) and presented this information to the Urban Contaminants Working Group on 15/06/2016. This research demonstrated that there are organic
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From these discussions the two action points were: Pauline Cotter (Cllr) to raise the matter of copper brake pads (& zinc structures) as significant contributions to poor water quality in Christchurch at the Infrastructure, Transport & Environment
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ECan support staff to investigate the possibilities of leading by example in phasing out copper brake pads in the fleet vehicles with the potential that this could be used to support a messaging campaign and to influence other organisations to do the same
Similar discussions were also taking place at the recent Regional Stormwater Conference and the ECan and CCC Water Forum. In Canterbury many TA’s are looking to renew or apply for global stormwater consents which have conditions which will require them to actively manage and reduce contaminants entering the stormwater networks.
Initial meetings with property indicated that currently there is a fleet of varied stock ~189 vehicles. Currently older stock have worn out brake pads replaced with those containing copper. Kendal’s who service the fleet has previously used one brand of organic brake pads, however had concerns about performance and therefore have stated until better alternatives become available they would not recommend them.
For new vehicles it is unlikely the brake pads would wear out before the 3 years that ECan would have them for under contract therefore they will come as is from the assembly line.
6.2 Car manufacturers As fleet new fleet cars come direct from the manufacturer the question arose as to whether as an organisation we would be able to stipulate what brake pads were on the car. To answer this a survey of the main dealerships in Christchurch (corresponding to the main makes of cars ECan currently uses) were contacted to find out whether this was possible, the opportunity was also taken to ask whether they had heard any conversations in the automotive industry in New Zealand regarding Copper free brake pads.
The question was directed to Parts Managers, however the opportunity was taken to speak to other staff in this process as an awareness raising opportunity. Unanimously it was found that this was not a question that they had encountered, they were not aware of what the brake pad materials in cars supplied were and that stipulation was not possible currently however brake pads could be changed when the dealership received the car. Most mentioned that types available would depend on the model & make however none new specifics on organic pads. Several commented that they only supplied OEM brake pads from the manufacturers due to past problems with performance, again they were not aware whether these were organic or contained copper. One parts manager mentioned that if brake pads were to be changed then considerations may need to be given to warranty.
It is clear from this exercise that information about what the information on what type of brake pad is fitted to new vehicles is not disseminated to dealerships (however this may be because no one has asked the question to date), the assumption would be that as they are newer cars the brake pads would be of a higher quality. Further information about what type of brake pads come fitted with would dispel some assumptions.
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6.3 Fleet options Through conversations with parts managers in dealerships and based on the concerns around performance and current lack of standards and labelling in NZ, it is recommended that if any changes to fleet were to be considered ensuring the parts are OEM will provide a level of certainty of standards.
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7.0 Conclusion It is apparent that currently there is not a readily available source of information on ‘copper free’ brake pads in NZ and there is a need to gain further information to test assumptions on what current fleet brake pads are made with. More knowledge about the range of OEM organic pads available in NZ needs to be gained, this initial piece of research highlighted that many reps and dealerships were unsure of content of brake pads. Questions over warranty would need to be considered for fleet still under contract before any decisions were made.
Long term fleet solutions would be to include the requirement for OEM organic brake pads into future contracts so this is addressed at source.
Wider considerations to engage with suppliers to stock OEM organic brake pads which are more readily available in the U.S. due to legislative changes would be welcome, as would a National approach to this area.
References Auckland Regional Council, 2008. Urban Sources of Copper, Lead and Zinc. CCC. Margetts, B., Marshall, W., 2016. Surface Water Quality Monitoring Report for Christchurch City Waterways: January – December 2015. Straffelini, G., Ciudin, R., Ciotti, A. and Gialenella, S. 2015. Present knowledge and perspectives on the role of copper in brake materials and related environmental issues: A critical assessment. Environmental Pollution 207, 211-219 University of Canterbury. Charters, F. 2016. Stormwater Contaminant Load Monitoring and Modellign of the Addington Brook Catchment. Bibliography Environment Canterbury, 2007. Literature Review: Urban River Contaminants California Stormwater Quality Association, 2016. Estimated Urban Runoff Copper Reductions Resulting from Brake Pad Copper Restrictions.
Apendix 1 A1 Standards Internationally A1.1 United States In the U.S. Washington and California adopted laws in 2010 requiring that all brakes, made after 2025, contain less than 0.5% copper. These requirements are supported by the industry, which has signed a national MOU with EPA to implement the state requirements at the national level. The major points are there are brake pad standards which have to be met and clear labelling. Level A, B & N. Brakes meet the minimum Level A standards by 2015, by 2021 meet Level B and by 2025 meet Level N. Fines of up to $10,000 per violation on a distributor, retailer or installer that sells or installs brake pads that do not comply with the law. Imports to the U.S. will need to meet this criteria which may in turn drive change in unregulated markets. A1.2 Europe ECE R90 (Regulation 90) – European legislation introduced in Sept. 1999 mainly focussed around safety requiring all brake pads sold for use on vehicles to meet standards which brought them up to +/- 15%
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Websites http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/brakes/service-brake-and- parking-brake#tab3 http://www.copperfreebrakes.org/
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9. Immediate Steps Biodiversity Project Proposals
Reference: 16/1343891 Contact: Helen Greenep [email protected] 027 225 6419
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1. Purpose of Report 1.1 This report provides a summary of project applications received during Immediate Steps funding round one.
2. Staff Recommendations That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee agree to fund: a. Intake Road Dryland Protection Project to the sum of $9,855
b. Calders Reserve bird roost to the sum of $1,000
c. Cashmere Stream Enhancement Stage Two to the sum of $25,000
d. Huntsbury Gully to the sum of $10,015
e. Ka Putahi Creek Floodplain and Forest Establishment to the sum of $25,750
f. Wairarapa Stream Sediment Removal top up to the sum of $3,560
g. Otukaikino Stream Projects Maintenance top-up to the sum of $11,520
3. Report The zone committee has $100,000 of Immediate Steps funding per year to spend on projects to protect / enhance biodiversity. The Immediate Steps fund was set up in recognition that protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems requires a dual approach of action on the ground (e.g. covenants and planting) and improved planning frameworks.
The Christchurch West Melton zone has $68,000 left from the first five year funding period of Immediate Steps. Added to this year’s $100,000 allocation, the zone committee has a total of $168,000 to allocate to projects this financial year. This year the Christchurch West Melton zone committee have changed the application and decision process, having defined funding rounds rather than taking applications at any time during the year. The total amount for round one projects being presented is $$86,700. If all project proposals are supported the zone committee will have $81,300 left to allocate during the second round of applications.
Each project has been assigned an ecological score based on “Guidelines for the application of ecological significance for indigenous vegetation and habitats of indigenous fauna in Canterbury Region”. Projects were prioritised by staff from Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council and were assessed against these six criteria: 1. Protect and maintain the health of all significant habitats and ecosystems.
2. Restore the natural character of degraded indigenous habitats and ecosystems.
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3. Increase the integration and sustainable use of indigenous species in modified environments (eg. farm, urban, lifestyle blocks).
4. Enhance public awareness, understanding and support of biodiversity.
5. Encourage, celebrate and support action by landowners and communities to protect, maintain and restore biodiversity.
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6. Improve the range of knowledge and information about Canterbury’s biodiversity for its sustainable management.
These recommendations were provided to the zone committee’s biodiversity subgroup who recommend supporting the projects summarised below, in the following order:
Project Details Project Name Intake Road Dryland Protection Project
Supporting Organisation/ Brian Dimbleby Community Group Project Location Intake Road Nature of Project Protection of rare and threatened species Habitat Type Dryland Ecosystems Project Aim Protection and enhancement of Dryland areas Project Outcomes Protect remnant dryland ecosystems and species Works to be undertaken Fencing and planting Funding $9,852 Ecological score 30/39
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Area A = native cushion field and grassland – increase protection of Melicytus alpinus through fencing and plant more grey scrub species. B = protect existing natives through fencing, plant a small number of extra plants and encourage recruitment of seedlings. C = Increase protection of speargrass through fencing and augment existing populations through planting seedlings from local source.
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Project Details Project Name Calders Reserve Bird Roost
Supporting Organisation/ North Canterbury Forest and Bird Protection Society Community Group Project Location Calders Reserve, lower Heathcote River
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Habitat Type Lowland Streams Project Aim To enhance bird habitat Project Outcomes Enhanced bird habitat by providing raised area where birds can roost safely and see predators coming Works to be undertaken Create a roosting island on the floodplain of the lower Heathcote River Funding $1000 Ecological score 26/39
Bird roost site – Calders Reserve on the lower Heathcote River.
Example of Bird roost at Charlesworth Reserve.
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Project Details
Project Name Cashmere Stream Enhancement Project – stage two
Supporting Organisation/ Cashmere Stream Care Group, Landowners, CCC
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Project Location Immediately upstream of the Cashmere Stream - Sutherlands Road project, accessed via 432 Sparks Road and 25 Kennedys Bush Road Nature of Project Enhancement, Schedule for monitoring Habitat Type Lowland Streams Project Aim To protect and enhance the ecology of Cashmere Stream Project Outcomes Improved stream health Works to be undertaken 285m of fencing. Re-contour banks and create some meander. Plant riparian zone Funding $25,000 Ecological Score 18/39
Previous project: Stage 2 will be similar but on a longer stretch.
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Project Name Huntsbury Gully Stream
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Supporting Organisation/ Community Schacherer Christoph Group 231 Huntsbury Ave Project Location Enhancement Nature of Project Hill Country Catchments, Banks Peninsula and Kaikoura Streams Habitat Type Project Aim A healthy stream with native vegetation cover and reduced sediment load. Increased bush cover and enhanced in-stream habitat Project Outcomes Works to be undertaken Plant approximately 2000 plants on steep slope and gully on both sides of Albert Stream Funding $10,015 16/39 Ecological Score
Aerial photo showing project location and stream. Public walking track is within project area.
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The stream running through the property.
The property straddles the stream so can be planted up both slopes.
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Project Details
Project Name Ka Putahi Creek Floodplain and Forest Establishment
Supporting Organisation/ Styx Living Laboratory Trust, Iwi and CCC
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Project Location Adjacent to Kaputone Creek near the end of MacDonalds Road in Belfast Nature of Project Enhancement Habitat Type Lowland Streams Project Aim To recreate forest / vegetated patches strategically across the city area to provide quality habitat for birds etc and to enhance the stream habitat. Project Outcomes An approximate 1.75 hectares of low floodplain with original harakeke and forest tree species Works to be undertaken Planting of 1.75 hectares low floodplain Funding $25750 Ecological Score 20/39
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Project Details Project Name Wairarapa Stream Sediment Removal Project – Top up
Supporting Organisation/ Community Fish & Game New Zealand (Nelson/Marlborough, North Canterbury Group & Central South Island) Project Location Upper Wairarapa Stream, in vicinity of Jelly Park and Cobham
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School Nature of Project Enhancement / Restoration Habitat Type Lowland Streams Project Aim Improved habitat for native fish, eels and invertebrates Project Outcomes Reinstatement of natural cobbled stream bed Works to be undertaken The money requested is to top up the project support to deal with an area with unexpectedly high sediment buildup. To complete the project they will need to use a digger as the sand wand technique cannot cope with areas of extra deep silt Funding $3,560 Ecological score 23/39
Photos showing before and after sediment removal in the Wairarapa Stream.
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Project Details
Project Name Otukaikino Maintenance
Supporting Organisation/ North Canterbury Fish and Game Council
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Project Location Various locations along the Otukaikino Stream Nature of Project Enhancement Habitat Type Lowland Streams, Coastal and Land Vegetation Project Aim Protection of existing biodiversity and increased native vegetation cover and a reduction in weeds leading to improved habitat for native fish and invertebrates Project Outcomes Protection of the planting that has been carried out in the area Works to be undertaken Specialised weed control Funding $11,520 Ecological score 25/39
One of the project sites that needs extra maintenance.
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Before planting…
After planting - mulch has helped keep weeds down but the plants now need more weed control to support successful establishment
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10. Update Working Groups - 24 November 2016
Reference: 16/1346022 Contact: Lesley Woudberg [email protected] 027 706 4273
1. Purpose of Report
Item 10 Item This report updates the Committee on the activities of each Working Group over the last month and the next steps each group are working on.
2. Staff Recommendations That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee: 1. Receive the report. 2. Provides feedback on the activities of each Working Group. 3. Provides guidance on the next steps proposed by each Working Group.
3. Report Urban Contaminant Working Group – Andrew Congalton Priority catchments: Addington, Riccarton and Haytons
What are we trying to achieve in 5 years (2020) Addington Brook improve catchment health – contact recreation by 2020 and swimmable by 2030 (linking to ZIP’s)
o Meets agreed standards as set out by the 5 year ‘living’ Integrated Catchment Management Plan to be developed by June ‘17
Riccarton Stream improve catchment health (linking to ZIP’s)
o Completion of physical elements of community project at Paeroa Reserve by June ’16 and planting using the project as a platform to raise awareness of urban stormwater issues in a residential catchment and best practice
o Meets agreed standards as set out by the 5 year ‘living’ Integrated Catchment Management Plan to be developed by 2018
Haytons Brook improve catchment health (linking to ZIP’s)
o Meets agreed standards as set out by the 5 year ‘living’ Integrated Catchment Management Plan to be developed by 2018
What have we done since we last met? Refer to separate report – including MEDUSA model presentation
Next steps?
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Rural Catchment Working Group – Arapata Reuben Priority catchment – Cashmere
What are we trying to achieve in 5 years (2020)? Reduce sediment getting into Cashmere Stream (and therefore the Heathcote/Ōpāwaho and Avon-
Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai) 10 Item
Improve ecosystem health
What have we done since we last met? Erosion and Sediment Control guidelines close to completion
Invitation to discuss on site practicalities of erosion and sediment control methods with Dan Van Ash of the Redmund Spur development – need to respond
Next steps IS funding application – stage 2 Cashmere Stream enhancement
Communication erosion and sediment control guidelines – identify key message and who needs to hear them
Groundwater /Drylands Working Group – Chris Kelliher
What are we trying to achieve in 2 years (2018)?
Know how much water is available for use.
Understand the landownership pattern within the protection zone.
Understand the threats to Christchurch’s groundwater system.
Identify how we can protect this resource for future generations.
What have we done since we last met? UoC/ECan are supervising a student over 2016/17 summer to investigate and map springs and drying reaches of streams.
Field trip 2 December 8:30am – 1:00pm ECan carpark The working group want to particularly see and understand what farming activity takes place. While concentrating on farming the trip will visit Christchurch International Airport (CIAL) to learn how storm water is managed, then look at businesses on commercial zones on land leased from Environment Canterbury. Moving inland, the working group will observe and learn about farming on Environment Canterbury’s Weston Melton Reserves, located between CIAL and the NZ Army West Melton Range. The reserves consist of approximately 2,700 hectares of fixed term leases. These are dry grass lands predominantly grazed by sheep.
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Next steps? Develop actions for the ZC to champion in response to Professor Jenkins paper, Golder report and
field trip.
Communication and Engagement – Arapata
What are we trying to achieve in the next 5 years (2020)?
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Raise awareness
o State of the waterways, their values and issues
o Actions individuals and groups can take
o Individual and groups doing good stuff
Inspire action
What have we done since we last met?
Press opinion piece – 17 October (Annex 3)
CCC/ECan working together on a water awareness/efficiency campaign (it has been raining so not pushing the message at this stage)
Next steps Looking for examples of water efficiency/good practice that can be highlighted
Ideas for opinion pieces – sediment, groundwater, biodiversity, brake pads, water efficiency
Celebrate kool stuff – eg. Whaka Inaka project, Avon Precinct, Cashmere Stream restoration
Biodiversity – Immediate Steps funding – Arapata Reuben
What are we trying to achieve in the next 5 years (2020)?:
Increase indigenous species diversity, abundance and improved ecological health by providing funding to individuals, landowners and community groups.
Raise awareness of biodiversity and ecological values of the Christchurch West Melton zone
What have we done since we last met? Immediate Steps funding recommendations (refer separate report)
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Next steps 25 November inanga celebration day – schools releasing classroom raised inanga to the Heathcote
River
Regional Committee – Les Wanhalla
Item 10 Item The Regional Committee’s Meeting report 11 October (report Annex 1) Next meeting 13 December
Liaison with community groups – Suzanne Furkert (supported by Shelley Washington)
What are we trying to achieve in 5 years (2020)? Ensure we complement and build on each other’s work to improve the health of Christchurch’s water resources.
What have we done since we last met? Meeting with recreationalists Kerrs Reach – Annex 2 Report and recommendations
Next Steps Review where we should focus our effort for greatest affect (ie. keep in contact with, develop joint work programmes with, provide input at the governance level etc)
o Community groups and networks
o Community Boards
ANNEX 1 SUMMARY OF THE CWMS REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: 11 OCTOBER 2016
Membership changes This was the first meeting for a number of new members. There are five new community members (two current members who have been reappointed) and three new rūnanga appointments. There will be a number of further changes arising from the local body elections, with three current members having been elected to the regional council, and some potential changes to the representatives of district councils.
Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity working group update The working group Highlighted the Minister of Fisheries’ decision on the size of longfin eel quota for the south Island, following his decision last year to separate management of long and short fin eel in this part of NZ. In effect the decision stops commercial harvesting of the species. Noted their update on Flagship projects (Wainono Rangitata and Rakaia upper catchments, and Te Waihora) and regional initiatives (fish passage, wilding pines and pest control).
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Regional infrastructure Working Group update
RIWG held its latest meeting in Timaru, and invited the various local organisations and parties working on infrastructure options in South Canterbury. Key commercial and community groups (Gary Rooney, Geraldine Water Trust, Opuha Dam Co, Morvern Glenavy, Aoraki Water, Hunter Downs, Timaru District Council, and Aoraki Water) each talked of their work, and were briefed on the Healthy Catchments project being led by the OTOP committee. (This will lead to recommendations for how best to manage the local
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Climate Change The Committee received a briefing on how climate change is taken into account in the work of Environment Canterbury. Central government is responsible for mitigation, but regional councils are responsible to manage the effects of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns, with their work shaped by various legislative and regulatory requirements and guidelines. Environment Canterbury’s work includes: CWMS itself (initially driven by concern to future proof the region in event of drought)
Flood management modelling and management Coastal hazard modelling and management
Biosecurity and pest management
Planning
Science – investigations and modelling; identifying long term trends; and keeping in touch with relevant areas of work in CRIs and universities.
The Committee requested further detail about how climate change has informed work at zone level.
ANNEX 2 Update on improving recreation and river health in the lower Avon River/Ōtākaro Suzanne Furkert and Shelly Washington
Purpose of Report Provide an update on the outcomes, next steps and immediate actions for improving recreation and river health in the lower Avon River/Ōtākaro.
This is a project within the following Outcome and Milestones in the Christchurch-West Melton & Banks Peninsula Zone Team Workplan, agreed by the Zone Committee on 28 April 2016. The geographic area for this project was broadened from Kerrs Reach to include the lower Avon River/Ōtākaro between Fitzgerald Avenue and the Avon Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai.
Outcome 6: Waterways better provide for multiple recreation, relaxation and amenity uses
Aquatic and adjacent land recreational values in selected locations are maintained/or improved.
Milestones 1. Zone Committee confirm Kerrs Reach, Ōtukaikino, Avon River Precinct, and Ōpāwaho Heathcote River as priority locations to maintain/or improve recreational, relaxation and amenity uses. Community conversations with key community groups and stakeholders are conducted in these locations to better understand the issues and views by June 2017.
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2. Zone Committee agree, by June 2018, strategies to improve recreation, relaxation and amenity uses at the identified priority locations. Next steps/actions agreed by September 2018.
3. Annual Report to Zone Committee on progress of implementation of strategies in June annually. Next steps/actions agreed by September annually.
Recommendation/s That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee: receive this report as an update.
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Outcomes On Thursday 6 October 2016 the Christchurch-West Melton Zone Committee and the Avon-Ōtākaro Network, held a workshop with recreation stakeholders, who recreate in or adjacent to the lower Avon River/Ōtākaro (between Fitzgerald Ave and the Estuary).
The Zone Committee has identified this stretch of river as a priority location to maintain/or improve recreational and amenity uses.
The purpose of the workshop was to allow recreationists to share the challenges they have encountered and any solutions. Participants found out about the current health of the river, what the contaminants are, the risk they pose, and what can be done about it.
The information gathered at the workshop will allow the Zone Committee to gain a better understanding of issues and views identified by this recreation community. They can then develop and implement a strategy to improve recreation, relaxation and amenity uses.
It was attended by 46 people and 9 people sent their apologies.
Participants took part in small group facilitated sessions. The participants shared the challenges they have encountered and solutions they had come up with.
The challenges can be broadly grouped into:
Hazards for recreational safety
Stop banks
Walking and cycling tracks, carpark
Sharing recreation space
Health of river and river banks
Canada Geese
Water quality – general, stormwater, waterfowl and dog faeces, wastewater
Within each of these challenges several potential solutions have been identified, approximately 78 in total. Many of these are actions that are the responsibility of Christchurch City Council. Some are relatively easy and quick to do, others will take longer.
Participants were also given presentations:
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Sylvia Smyth of the Avon-Ōtākaro Network on the Network’s vision for the red zone and how to get involved in the processes for deciding the future of the red zone.
Belinda Margetts of Christchurch City Council on the health of the lower Avon River and sources of pollution and how we all contribute to this
Elaine Moriarty of ESR on results of faecal source tracking, explaining what the sources are and what risk they pose to recreationists
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Mike Bourke of Christchurch City Council on wastewater
A report has been prepared that will be provided to the Zone Committee in the agenda papers for a future Zone Committee meeting. It will provide the Zone Committee with a very good understanding of the issues and views identified by this recreation community. That will fulfil Milestone 1.
At that time, Suzanne Furkert will also present a proposed strategy for improving recreation, relaxation and amenity uses in lower Avon River/Ōtākaro. Once the strategy is agreed by the Zone Committee, Milestone 2 will be mostly fulfilled.
Next steps: The suggested process from here is:
Sub-group reads the report that has been prepared, finds out answers/responses from CCC about potential solutions, and develops possible pathways for implementing solutions and drafts recommendations that will form a proposed strategy.
Workshop participants will be provided an update and the report which sets out the challenges and solutions they shared with us.
The sub-group will prepare a draft strategy and this will be sent to workshop participants to get feedback.
The draft strategy will then be updated and included in agenda papers for the Zone Committee. Suzanne Furkert will present the draft strategy to the Zone Committee. We anticipate this would be at the February meeting.
Once the strategy is agreed/finalised by the Zone Committee the recommendations will be made to relevant agencies and groups. Then implementation can begin.
Immediate actions: Work by Christchurch City Council started two weeks after the workshop on improving the appearance and safety of the Kerrs Reach parking area. This includes re-leveling and sealing carpark areas, landscaping, creating a bike lane, and putting in a security gate at the entrance. Work has also started on reinstating a footbridge for walkers and cyclists to get across the creek at the eastern end of Kerrs Reach carpark where joins Avonside Drive.
While these actions are not the result of the workshop, they are some of the solutions that participants identified and are a positive step towards improving recreation in the area.
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11. Five Year Integrated Work Programme - Quarterly Report 16/1347007 Reference: Contact: Paul Hulse [email protected] 027 535 0549
1. Purpose of Report
Item 11 Item 1.1 This report provides an update on progress regarding the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee’s Five Year Integrated Work Programme.
2. Staff Recommendations That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee: 1. Receives the report on the Five Year Integrated Work Programme.
3. Key Points Refer to Appendix A.
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12. Red Zone - Eden Project 16/1348199 Reference: Contact: Ray Sleeman Enter email address Enter phone.
1. Purpose of Report
Item 12 Item 1.1 This report provides the Committee with a verbal report by Ray Sleeman on the Red Zone – Eden Project.
2. Staff Recommendations That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee: 1. Receive the verbal report on the Red Zone – Eden Project.
Attachments There are no attachments to this report.
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13. Zone Facilitator Update 16/1343647 Reference: Contact: Lesley Woudberg [email protected] 027 706 4273
1. Purpose of Report
Item 13 Item This report is to inform the Zone Committee of: 1.1 Upcoming events 1.2 Proposed 2017 Meeting Schedule 1.3 Draft Zone Committee Annual Report 2016.
2. Staff Recommendations That the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee: 1. Notes the upcoming events
2. Notes the proposed meeting dates for 2017
3. Provides feedback on the outline of the Zone Committee Annual Report 2016
4. Welcomes the decision of Christchurch City Council to undertake a trial to cease grass cutting along river banks during inanga spawning times.
5. Provides ideas on how the Zone Committee can help raise awareness of why the grass along river banks will not be cut summer:
3. Report Upcoming Events
Event Audience Comment Inanga Celebration Day Friday 25 November Primary schools All ZC members welcome to come 11:00 – 3:00pm lower Heathcote along and help bbq sausages for the Meet Heathcote River (Tekapo Place) River school groups and enjoy their Schools releasing their inanga company throughout this time Groundwater/dryland WG Field Visit Friday 2 December ZC members Organised by G/w/drylands WG 8:30 – 1:00pm All ZC members welcome Meeting ECan – Tuam St
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ZCs Monthly Report CCC (CWM, BP and SW) City Councillors ZC Chairs
Thursday 8 Dec Time TBC Also a deputation at the beginning of Location: Christchurch City Council the meeting by Waka Inaka School Group (TBC) Erosion and Sediment Control
Date/Time TBC ZC members The developer of Redmund Spur 13 Item Location Redmund Spur Stage 2 subdivision has invited the ZC to his subdivision site one evening to discuss the next stage of the development and working with the ZC to develop effective erosion and sediment control techniques suitable for the Port Hills
Proposed 2007 Zone Committee Meeting Dates 2017
I propose that we follow a similar pattern of meeting dates and time (6:00-8:00pm) for 2017. We will continue to meet at Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street, unless the Committee decides otherwise, on:
Thursday 26 January Thursday 23 February Thursday 23 March Thursday 27 April Thursday 25 May Thursday 22 June Thursday 27 July Thursday 24 August Thursday 28 September Thursday 26 October Thursday 23 November
Zone Committee 2016 Annual Report
Zone Committees are now required to report annually to Canterbury Water Management Strategy partners on the progress they are making. Last year was the first time annual reports were prepared and the report covered the period September 2011 to December 2015. Each report follows a similar format covering key achievements, highlighting 3-4 stories and the challenging issues in the zone.
A copy of last year’s annual report can be found at http://ecan.govt.nz/publications/Council/chwmzc- annualreport-2016.pdf
This year’s report covers the calendar year January 2016 – December 2016. A draft will be prepared for the Committee to sign off during its first meeting of 2017.
The following is a list of possible achievements, and stories the Committee may wish to highlight. We’d be grateful for any further suggestions the Zone committee may have.
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Improving recreation and river health in the lower Avon River/Ōtākaro
- Kerrs Reach meeting
Paeroa Reserve, Riccarton Stream - removing sediment and riparian management with local residents
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Immediate Steps Projects - Cashmere Stream Headwater projects - Whaka Inaka project
Discussion on drying streams
Challenges - contaminants such as heavy metals and sediment - community awareness and understanding - earthquake construction and red zone
Update on the Management of Inanga Spawning Sites
The trial to cease cutting the banks of the Styx and Avon rivers and three sections of the Heathcote River has been amended in response to the comments from the Zone committee. An additional trial site at Centennial Park, a non-tidal site on the Heathcote River was added after the discussion with the Committee (revised memo attached).
City Care has discontinued cutting the banks within the trial areas. Litter collections are also being reviewed and weed growth monitored.
The Committee may wish to suggest ways it can support the trial by raising awareness in the community about why the river banks are not being mowed and may look untidy.
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