Part II – Appendices – References, Hot Links, and Charts
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Part II – Appendices – References, Hot Links, and Charts Hot Links to referenced articles: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/124971151/councils-risk-credit-rating-downgrades-if-they-do-not- spend-enough-on-infrastructure-sp-says, Stuff article, Dileepa Fonseka, 2 May 2021 https://www.newsroom.co.nz/hold-4-monday-our-water-problem-in-15-worrying-charts ,updated 1 May 2021 https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/124521734/lead-in-the-water-more-councils-testing-for- lead-after-otago-scare https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE2102/S00058/new-zealand-towns-drinking-water-contaminated- with-lead.htm Water Services Bill 314-1 (2020), Government Bill Contents ...https://legislation.govt.nz › bill › government › latest Essential Freshwater new rules and regulations | Ministry for ...https://www.mfe.govt.nz › essential- freshwater-new-rules-... New water regulator board announced as major Government reform moves forward https://www.dia.govt.nz/Government-Inquiry-into-Havelock-North-Drinking-Water-Report---Part-1--- Overview https://www.mfe.govt.nz/overview-our-freshwater-2020 https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/441242/new-plymouth-water-meter-unpopularity-not- surprising-councillor https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/440554/auckland-smart-water-meter-rollout-aims-for-80-000- in-four-years National Performance Review, 2019/20, Water NZ https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2021/01/policy-options-as-nz-faces-water-shortages https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/new-zealand-is-getting-drier APPENDIX A -- Water Futures -- Background Information - Purpose, Approach, Member Qualifications Formation of Water Futures The magnitude of the water supply issue in the Tasman District has repeatedly reached critical points over the past decade, including the record-breaking period without rain in January to March 2019. A major contribution to the solution was the approval to build the Waimea Community Dam (‘WCD’), and Waimea Water Ltd, was thus created to represent the shared interests of Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council, local iwi, and Waimea Irrigators Ltd. (WIL), in overseeing and managing the WCD’s development and construction. An advisory group was thought to be an important component of the process of ensuring a fact-based debate on the proposal for a water storage solution; the thinking being that TDC, WIL and Waimea Water (and the communities) would all benefit from and engage with the advisory group to help shape considerations toward approving the dam proposal. The concept behind Water Futures (originally called “Community Water Solutions Advisory Group”) was that it brought together a credible, independent and knowledgeable group of individuals who could provide advice & information to various parties and individuals, using their collective area of expertise, regarding issues around water supply in the region, and the construction of the WCD. Now that the WCD has been approved and the construction process has started, members of Water Futures have turned their attention to the future, recognising that the dam was only one part of a much bigger picture and set of issues all relating to the sourcing, storage, distribution, and use/re- use/post-use of said water. We see this as an issue affecting Nelson City & Tasman District - the entire Nelson Tasman Region. To further an active community consideration of the wide range of issues surrounding WATER in the Nelson Tasman Region, and to promote sound decision making on policy alternatives related to WATER in the Region, members of Water Futures believe that there is a continuing, though somewhat different role for its members. Purpose Tthe role of Water Futures is to contribute to the thoughtful consideration of, and decisions affecting, WATER-related issues in the Region. This includes: - on-going provision of education/information to any/all groups in the Region (and nationally) - providing factual, science-based commentary on proposals (and/or responses to proposals) related to WATER - acting as a knowledge source on WATER-related history, documentation, scientific papers, policy decisions, geological and hydrological matters, and more - hosting, sponsoring, presenting or contributing to a range of public fora (symposia, conferences, community meetings, council meetings, select committees, and the like) - acting as a point of contact for media comment on WATER-related matters - advocating for evidence-based strategies for water management across the region Principles & Guidelines Information sharing Members are encouraged to help keep all WATER-related interest groups up-to-date on information, technical studies, trends, identified issues related to shortage of supply or water quality, and any other pertinent issues relating to WATER and water supply developments across the region and country. Where appropriate and reasonable, members are expected to seek input from additional individuals or groups that may share interests. WATER-related issues will include (but are not limited to): Sourcing – rainfall; rivers, streams, lakes, and other natural water flows; pumping from aquifers or other storage facilities Use – of any kind, but for example: irrigation for crops; stock watering; all domestic purposes; industrial and commercial usage related to product/service delivery of foods, manufactured items, animal products, etc.; sewerage management; collection systems (leading to storage/further use); ‘re- use’ following recycling/treatment, and efficiencies of use Storage – man-made and natural, including: lakes, dams, ponds, tanks and the like; natural aquifers; any other mechanism prior to intended use. Distribution – the act of conveying stored water to the point of intended use, including: domestic/household piping; reticulation by towns/cities/built-up areas over a wider area; spreading, irrigating, spraying, and any other similar methods of conveyance. Good faith All members will work in good faith towards constructive outcomes for queries or issues presented regarding current and future water supply issues. Advisory role The Group is advisory, offering suggestions, positions, proposals, and comments on WATER-related matters, whether raised by others or through its own efforts. The term “Advisory” can include preparation of discussion papers, commenting on proposed new or altered public policies, visual and oral presentations, interviews, advertising (paid or unpaid), brochures and/or mailers to wide-area or selected locations, and the like. Committee Composition (members) Water Futures is comprised of people with specialist knowledge of a relevant aspect of water management, its use, or community interest. The intent is for members to have or demonstrate: • a strong interest in WATER issues that are present in the Region • an ability and willingness to contribute to developing and/or discussing relevant solutions and subsidiary or collateral matters • a commitment to impartial, evidence-based discussion and recommendations • a variety of backgrounds so the group has a broad representation of skills and experience. Roles and Responsibilities: Group Members • are energetic and passionate about our Region/community, able to attend meetings, review information and questions forwarded by Waimea Water Ltd, TDC, NCC, central government bodies/representatives, environmental and tangata whenua groups, and others, and provide timely feedback and input as required • are individuals who have a strong interest in our region and desire to engage in this volunteer opportunity to help achieve best possible outcome for Nelson Tasman Region’s future development and well-being • are those with a unique, focused, or passionate perspective on Regional concerns and the opportunities and threats presented to WATER in the Region • are aware of or willing to consider the pulse of the community and are able to provide input on WATER-related matters, based on broad-based community and professional feedback • are committed to and excited about the opportunity to engage in open and transparent communications with Waimea Water, TDC, WIL, NCC, central government, environmental and tangata whenua groups, and other individuals and groups representing WATER-related issues • are willing/able to positively work to resolve any differences with community groups/individuals if and when the need arises • acknowledge that the Group is not a decision-making body or a body which reports to any of the entities with a public or commercial role in water management in the region. APPENDIX B – WATER NZ – National survey on water, 2017 Use this hot link, please: https://www.waternz.org.nz/Resources/Article?Action=View&Article_id=1867 APPENDIX C – Water Futures survey of Nelson/Tasman region water users – 2020/21 Nelson/Tasman residential water supply security What are the risks to our domestic water supplies and regional freshwater? These questions are of increasing concern to water users, Central Government and local Government as our water infrastructure ages, and our climate changes. Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and Water Futures (a regional advisory group for the two Councils) would appreciate your experience and thoughts about your current water supplies and what risks should be focused on. Answering the questionnaire should take you less than 5 minutes. All questions are multi-choice. The questionnaire is relevant to all homes in Nelson/Tasman, whether you are connected to the pressurised reticulated town supply or have other household supply systems. 1. Where do you live? In Nelson City or Tasman District? (The survey