Section 12 - Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone

12.1 Introduction

12.1.1 The Waikato River sustains the Waikato Hydro Scheme. The Hydro Scheme comprises nine power stations and eight dams along the River, two of which are located within the Waipā District, being Karāpiro and part of Arapuni. The electricity generated from both of these power stations contributes to New Zealand’s renewable electricity generation. The hydro electric power generation infrastructure at Karāpiro comprises a dam, diversion tunnels, headrace, intakes, penstocks, tailrace, turbines, powerhouse, switchyards, transformers, transmission lines and associated buildings and structures, dam abutments, tracks and roads. The spillway structure at Arapuni is the only part of the Arapuni infrastructure located in the Waipā District. Both sites are provided for as part of the Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone.

12.1.2 Within the Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone, provision has been made for a “Hydro Electric Power Generation Infrastructure Area” or “HEPA”. The HEPA comprises the core area of operations where hydro electric power generation activities occur. Within the HEPA the rule framework permits the existing and continued operations and activities associated with the Hydro Power Scheme, with some additional controls applying outside of the HEPA. The HEPA at Karāpiro and Arapuni is mapped in Section 12.6 of this chapter.

12.1.3 The National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation 2011 promotes renewable electricity generation. The development, operation, maintenance and upgrading of new and existing renewable electricity generation activities, and the associated benefits of renewable electricity generation, are matters of national significance. The Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone is intended to give effect to this National Policy Statement by providing for the development, operation, maintenance and upgrading of existing hydro-electricity generation activities in the District.

12.1.4 This Plan is also required to give effect to Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato – The Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River that arises from the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Act 2010 and Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Raukawa and Te Arawa River Iwi Waikato River Act 2010 (Upper River Act). The Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River is the primary direction-setting document for the Waikato River and its catchments. Section 12(1)(a) of the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Act 2010 and Section 11(1) of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Raukawa and Te Arawa River Iwi Waikato River Act 2010 (Upper River Act) states that the Waikato River Vision and Strategy prevails over any inconsistent provision in a National Policy Statement including the National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation 2011.

12.1.5 This Plan therefore seeks to give effect to the National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation 2011 and the Waikato River Vision and Strategy through Plan provisions relating to the generation of renewable electricity generation which utilises that part of the Waikato River’s hydro scheme located within the Waipā District.

12.1.6 This Plan also seeks to manage reverse sensitivity effects on land adjoining this zone.

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12.2 Resource Management Issues

12.2.1 The Waikato Hydro Scheme, which includes the Karāpiro and Arapuni hydro electricity generation infrastructure, is nationally significant and has an important role in contributing to the social and economic well-being of the nation, including the health and safety of communities. As such, the continued operation of the hydro electricity generation infrastructure needs to be provided for, and the practical constraints associated with the operation, maintenance and upgrading acknowledged.

12.2.2 The development of activities sensitive to the effects of the Waikato Hydro Scheme can impact on the efficiency with which the scheme can be operated, maintained and upgraded. Conversely, the extent to which the operation or development of the scheme may create significant additional adverse effects within and beyond the boundary of the zone, will need to be carefully managed.

12.2.3 Activities and development in the Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone need to give effect to Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato (the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River).

12.2.4 The Waikato River is of paramount importance to tāngata whenua, has high amenity, natural and cultural landscape values, in addition to being used for the generation of hydro electricity. The need to provide for the efficient operation of the Waikato Hydro Scheme needs to be balanced against the requirement to protect the natural character, the maintenance of cultural values and ecosystems of the Waikato River.

12.3 Objectives and Policies Please also refer to the objectives and policies of Parts C, Part E, and Part F as relevant.

Objective - Recognising and providing for existing and new hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities

12.3.1 To recognise and provide for the development, operation, maintenance and upgrading of existing and new hydro-electric power generation infrastructure and activities in a manner that avoids, remedies or mitigates any significant adverse effects on the environment and the health and well-being of the Waikato River.

Policy - Enabling hydro electric generation infrastructure and activities

12.3.1.1 To recognise the national significance of the hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities.

Policy - Avoid, remedy or mitigate significant additional adverse effects on the environment from hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities

12.3.1.2 To avoid, remedy or mitigate any significant additional adverse effects on the environment that result from the operation, maintenance and upgrading of the Karāpiro and Arapuni hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities.

Policy - Works required to protect the Waikato Hydro Scheme

12.3.1.3 To allow for works and activities to protect the operation and use of the Waikato Hydro Scheme, from natural hazards and land instability risks where they threaten the access, operation or safety of the hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities.

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Policy - Cross boundary management

12.3.1.4 To recognise that the Waikato Hydro Scheme, including any associated electricity generation and transmission infrastructure, crosses local authority boundaries; and that a consistent approach to District Plan provisions and administration is desirable to ensure their efficient and effective functioning.

Objective - Reverse sensitivity effects

12.3.2 To ensure that development and subdivision avoids reverse sensitivity effects that may impact on the hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities.

Policy - Minimise impacts on hydro electric generation infrastructure

12.3.2.1 To manage development and subdivision that may potentially conflict with, restrict, or compromise the existing operation of Karāpiro and Arapuni hydro-electricity generation sites and related electricity generating infrastructure and activities.

Objective - Implementation of the Waikato River Vision and Strategy

12.3.3 The health and well-being of the Waikato River is restored and protected and Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato (the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River) is achieved.

Policy - Health and well-being of the Waikato River

12.3.3.1 To recognise that the Waikato Hydro Scheme operates within the context of the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River and ensure decision making takes this into account.

Objective - Identified landscapes and significant natural areas

12.3.4 To provide for the efficient operation of the Waikato Hydro Scheme while ensuring the operation, maintenance or upgrade of infrastructure does not compromise the values of identified landscapes and significant natural areas.

Policy - Limiting indigenous vegetation clearance in significant natural areas

12.3.4.1 To maintain the values associated with significant natural areas by ensuring that the clearance of indigenous vegetation for any activity including the operation, maintenance or upgrade of infrastructure, other than for emergency provision, shall not reduce the ecological sustainability of the significant natural area and the habitats it contains.

Policy - High amenity landscape within the Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone

12.3.4.2 To maintain the high amenity landscape qualities and values associated with the Waikato River and hydro lakes. The key factors and features that contribute to amenity values of this landscape are: (a) The paramount significance of the River to River iwi, having very high cultural and spiritual values; and (b) The presence of the Waikato Hydro Scheme dams at Karāpiro, and Arapuni and the effect they have on the surrounding landscape, character and visual amenity; and (c) The natural topographic features associated with the Waikato River including its containing banks and escarpments; and

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(d) The presence of areas of native and exotic vegetation and open space along the river banks, terraces and lake shore.

Policy - Maintaining the values of the river and lake environs

12.3.4.3 To ensure that the amenity of the river and lake environs is maintained, indigenous vegetation removal is minimised and any significant additional adverse effects of the Waikato Hydro Scheme on the natural landscape qualities of the Waikato River which occur after 30 May 2014, are avoided, remedied or mitigated.

Policy - Earthworks

12.3.4.4 To ensure that only the minimum required earthworks are undertaken for the operation, maintenance or upgrade of the Waikato Hydro Scheme, and any earthworks are provided for in a manner that avoids, remedies or mitigates significant adverse effects on the natural landscape qualities of the Waikato River.

Policy - Signs in natural landscapes

12.3.4.5 To protect the amenity of the identified landscapes by managing the number and size of signs.

Objective - Cultural landscapes

12.3.5 The location of buildings and some earthworks shall be managed to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on the values of the cultural landscapes of Pukekura.

Policy - Cultural landscapes

12.3.5.1 To ensure that activities do not compromise the cultural landscape values identified at Pukekura (as identified on Planning Maps 30, 31, 32, 4 and 9) as follows: (a) Pukekura cultural landscape values: (i) Taumatawiiwii was a significant and historically pivotal battle that took place in 1830 where many warriors died; and (ii) A long history of occupation and the connection to the river and the Maunga through the historic pā sites; and (iii) The land form and landscape between the river and the historic pā sites.

Objective - Emergency Provisions

12.3.6 To allow for emergency works and activities to protect the operation of the Waikato Hydro Scheme at Karāpiro and Arapuni.

12.4 Rules The rules that apply to activities are contained in: (a) The activity status tables and the performance standards in this zone; and (b) The activity status tables and the performance standards in Part E District Wide Provisions and Section 22 of the Plan.

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12.4.1 Activity Status Tables Notwithstanding any other rules, Hydro Electric Power Emergency Provisions are permitted. Advice Notes: 1. Land use activities in or under the surface of water are controlled by the Waikato Regional Council, and resource consent will be required for activities such as the demolition of buildings or structures. 2. Works in close proximity to any electricity line can be dangerous. Compliance with the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances 34:2001 is mandatory for all buildings, earthworks and mobile plant within close proximity to all electric lines. Compliance with the Plan does not ensure compliance with the Code. 3. Vegetation to be planted within or near electric lines should be selected and/or managed to ensure that it will not result in that vegetation breaching the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003. To discuss works, including tree planting, near any electrical line, contact the line operator.

12.4.1.1 Activities Hydro electric Hydro Power High Amenity Cultural Significant power Zone not and Other Landscapes Natural Areas generation subject to Landscapes: (excluding infrastructure identified Waikato River, within HEPA) area (HEPA) landscapes, Hydro Lakes SNAs or HEPA and River and Lake Environs (excluding within HEPA) (a) The performance standards at Rule 12.4.2 apply to permitted, controlled and restricted discretionary activities. (b) Activities on the surface of water. P P P P NA (c) The operation, maintenance and P P P P NA upgrading of Hydro electric power generation infrastructure. (d) All buildings and accessory P P P P P buildings less than 3m in height and/or 20m². (e) Buildings, including relocated P P RD RD RD buildings except those listed in Appendix N1, greater than 3m in height and/or 20m². Assessment will be restricted to the following matters: . Integration with landscape; and . Cultural values; and . Colour and materials; and . Reflectivity. For relocated buildings only: . Condition of the exterior of the building; and . Repairs and works identified for action in Council approved or certified Building Relocation Inspection Report; and . Reinstatement works; and . Timing for completing any required works. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21. (f) Temporary buildings and works P P P P P incidental to a construction project for the duration of the construction project. (g) Security Fencing. P P P P P Provided that Provided the colours that the must be in colours

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12.4.1.1 Activities Hydro electric Hydro Power High Amenity Cultural Significant power Zone not and Other Landscapes Natural Areas generation subject to Landscapes: (excluding infrastructure identified Waikato River, within HEPA) area (HEPA) landscapes, Hydro Lakes SNAs or HEPA and River and Lake Environs (excluding within HEPA) accordance must be in with Appendix accordance N6 with Appendix N6 (h) Removal of up to 100m2 of P P P P P indigenous vegetation per calendar year. (i) Removal of more than 100m2 of C C C C NA indigenous vegetation per calendar year outside SNAs. Matters over which Council reserves its control are: . Location and extent of clearance and suitability of rehabilitation planting; and . Visual impacts. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21. (j) Removal of more than 100m2 of NA NA NA NA RD indigenous vegetation per calendar year in SNAs. Assessment will be restricted to the following matters: . Location and extent of clearance and suitability of rehabilitation planting; and . Impacts on biodiversity; and . Visual impacts. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21. (k) Signs P P P P P (l) Earthworks for the maintenance P P P P P of bore holes, accessways, tracks, fences, and erosion protection works. (m) All other earthworks. P C C C C Matters over which Council reserves its control are: . Location; and . Cultural values; and . Stability; and . Suitability of re-vegetation plan. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21. (n) Demolition and removal of P P P P NA Buildings and Structures. (o) New overhead and underground P P C C C lines, operation, maintenance, upgrading and extension in length of lines conveying electricity and their support poles, at a voltage up to and including 110kV. Matters over which Council reserves its control are:

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12.4.1.1 Activities Hydro electric Hydro Power High Amenity Cultural Significant power Zone not and Other Landscapes Natural Areas generation subject to Landscapes: (excluding infrastructure identified Waikato River, within HEPA) area (HEPA) landscapes, Hydro Lakes SNAs or HEPA and River and Lake Environs (excluding within HEPA) . Visual clutter; and . Reduction on lines or spacing of lines; and . Compatibility with surrounding landscape. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21. (p) Temporary overhead electrical P P P P P and telecommunication lines subject to Council being formally notified of the route, voltage/type of the electrical or telecommunications link and the date by which it will be removed. (q) Overhead electrical lines P D D D D including support structures for conveying electricity at voltage in excess of 110kV and associated telecommunication lines. (r) Removal of overhead and P P P C C underground electrical lines. Matters over which Council reserves its control are: . Restoration works. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21. (s) Visitor facilities and offices P P NA NA NA associated with existing hydro power generation infrastructure and activities. (t) Any activity that fails to comply with the performance standards at 12.4.2 will be a discretionary activity or as specified in 12.4.2. In this table; P = permitted activity; C = controlled activity; RD = restricted discretionary activity; D = discretionary activity; NC = non-complying activity; NA = not applicable

12.4.1.2 Discretionary activities (a) New hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities. (b) Any activity not listed in activity status tables 12.4.1.1. (c) Any permitted activity, controlled activity, or restricted discretionary activity that fails to comply with the performance standards in 12.4.2.

12.4.1.3 Non-complying activities (a) There are no non-complying activities

12.4.1.4 Prohibited activities The following activities are prohibited and no resource consent will be approved (a) There are no prohibited activities

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12.4.2 Performance Standards The following rules apply to activities listed as permitted, controlled or restricted discretionary activities. Where rules are not complied with resource consent will be required in accordance with the rules in the activity status table or as identified in the performance standards, and will be assessed against the relevant objectives and policies. In the case of controlled and restricted discretionary activities, the assessment will be restricted to the matters over which control or discretion has been reserved, in accordance with the relevant assessment criteria contained in Section 21. For discretionary activities Council shall have regard to the assessment criteria in Section 21. The criteria in Section 21 are only a guide to the matters that Council will consider and shall not restrict Council’s discretionary powers. Failure to comply with a performance standard of the zone will result in the activity becoming discretionary.

Rule - Minimum building setbacks

12.4.2.1 The minimum setback for buildings and structures including temporary fencing around construction works shall be: (a) Adjoining a Residential Zone or Large Lot Residential Zone 20m (b) Adjoining any other zone 5m (c) For security fencing exceeding 2m in 5m height, adjoining any zone

Provided that: (i) Security fences, 2m and under are exempt from this setback rule; and (ii) There shall be no minimum setback where the zone joins the Reserve Zone.

Activities that fail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a discretionary activity.

Rule - Height

12.4.2.2 The maximum height of any building shall be: (a) 3m for security fencing, provided that security fences located on top of the existing dam and spillway structure shall be measured from the top of the existing dam and spillway structure; and (b) In the Hydro Electric Power Generation Infrastructure Area: (i) The operation, maintenance, and upgrading of hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities shall not exceed the height of the existing infrastructure as on 30 May 2014; and (ii) Accessory buildings and structures on the dam and spillway that exceed the elevation of the existing crest height of the dam shall be a maximum height of 10m; and (c) 20m in all other instances.

Activities that fail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a restricted discretionary activity with discretion being restricted over: . Integration with landscape; and . Cultural values; and . Colour and materials; and . Reflectivity. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21.

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Rules - Noise

12.4.2.3 Activities (except for well drilling) shall be conducted, and buildings located and designed, to ensure that noise levels do not exceed the following limits:

Zone Daytime Night time 7.00am to 10.00pm 10.00pm to 7.00am Within the notional boundary 55dBA (Leq) 40dBA (Leq) of any dwelling within the 75dBA (Lmax) Rural Zone or Large Lot Residential Zone. Within the notional boundary 55dBA (Leq) 40dBA (Leq) of any dwelling within the 75dBA (Lmax) Residential Zone.

Provided that this rule shall not apply to sirens, circuit breakers and hydro spills associated with the hydro electric power generation activities.

The noise levels shall be measured and assessed in accordance with the requirements of NZS 6801:2008 – Acoustics – Environmental Sound and assessed in accordance with NZS 6802:2008 – Acoustics – Environmental Noise.

12.4.2.4 Well drilling shall be conducted to ensure that noise levels do not exceed the following limits:

Zone Daytime Night time 7.00am to 10.00pm 10.00pm to 7.00am Within the notional 70dBA (Leq) 60dBA (Leq) boundary of any dwelling 85dBA (Lmax) within the Rural Zone or Large Lot Residential Zone. Within the notional 70dBA (Leq) 60dBA (Leq) boundary of any dwelling 85dBA (Lmax) within the Residential Zone.

Activities that fail to comply with Rules 12.4.2.3 and 12.4.2.4 will require a resource consent for a discretionary activity.

Rule - Construction noise

12.4.2.5 Construction noise emanating from a site where construction is ancillary to the principal use shall meet the noise limits recommended in and be measured and assessed in accordance with New Zealand Standard NZS 6803:1999 Acoustics – Construction Noise.

Activities that fail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a discretionary activity.

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Rule - Vibration

12.4.2.6 Vibration emanating from a site shall meet the limits recommended in and be measured and assessed in accordance with NZS 4403:1996 Code of Practice for Storage, Handling, and Use of Explosives.

Activities that fail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a discretionary activity.

Rule - Earthworks

12.4.2.7 Earthworks for the purposes listed in 12.4.1.1(l) and 12.4.1.1(m) must not exceed a maximum volume of 500m³ in any one calendar year except, where the earthworks are: (a) Part of the maintenance of lawfully established roads, tracks or fence lines; or (b) Necessary to protect and maintain the integrity of hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities; or (c) Necessary to prevent or remedy erosion that may adversely affect the operation of hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities; and

Provided that in all instances: (i) All earthworks shall not disturb any recorded historic place, archaeological site, cultural site or wāhi tapu unless approval has been granted pursuant to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014; and (ii) All earthworks or areas of bare earth not being worked for three months or more shall be stabilised and rehabilitated, including revegetation where practical; and (iii) Council is to be formally notified by any person or company undertaking earthworks prior to the commencement of the earthworks. A plan and details of the depth and nature of the fill shall be provided to Council for Council’s records.

Advice Notes: 1. Consents may also be required for earthworks under rules in the Waikato Regional Plan. 2. Earthworks complying with permitted activity standards or subject to resource consent requirements under the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health Regulations 2011, are exempt from additional resource consent requirements. 3. Earthworks within 23m of a lake or waterway require resource consent. Refer Section 26 - Lakes and Water bodies.

Activities that fail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a controlled activity with assessment limited to the following matters: . Location; and . Cultural values; and . Stability; and . Suitability of the re-vegetation plan. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21.

Rules - Temporary construction buildings and demolition

12.4.2.8 All temporary buildings and works shall only be used in conjunction with, and for the duration of a construction or demolition project located on or adjacent to the same site as the construction or demolition project.

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12.4.2.9 Temporary construction or demolition projects are only permitted for one calendar year and shall comply with the minimum setback requirements of the Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone.

12.4.2.10 The material from demolished buildings and structures shall be removed and the sites shall be landscaped within one month of demolition being completed except where consent has been granted for the construction of a new building or structure.

Activities that fail to comply with Rules 12.4.2.8 to 12.4.2.10 will require a resource consent for a restricted discretionary activity with discretion being restricted over: . Visual impacts; and . Site rehabilitation. These matters will be assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21.

Rule - Signs

12.4.2.11 The following signs are permitted: (a) Signs directly related to hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities undertaken within the Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone. (b) Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 related signs. (c) Signs for orientation and direction of traffic and/or pedestrians. (d) Any sign erected by Council, New Zealand Transport Agency, or the Automobile Association for the direction and control of traffic.

Provided that in all cases: (i) No sign shall exceed 2m²; and (ii) The maximum total area of signs directly related to hydro electric power generation infrastructure and activities within the Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Power Zone shall be 8m²; and (iii) No sign shall be illuminated, flashing or incorporate fluorescent or moving materials such as flags; and (iv) Signs shall be placed so that they do not block sight distances at entranceways and must be no closer than 20m to a road intersection; and (v) All signs shall be placed so that, where attached to a building, no part protrudes over the eaves or parapet, or where attached to a fence or wall, no part protrudes above the top of the fence or wall; and (vi) A freestanding sign shall be placed so that no part is more than 2m above ground level.

Provided that the relevant zone based or district wide rules apply where they are more restrictive. Refer to Section 22 - Heritage and Archaeology and Section 25 - Landscapes and Viewshafts.

Activities that fail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a discretionary activity.

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Rule - Colour of buildings

12.4.2.12 The colour and/or exterior treatment of the façades of all buildings (including doors, window sills, and chimneys) shall: (a) Match the exterior treatment of the façades of the buildings, including the dam and associated structures; and (b) Where the building or structure is to be painted, the colours must be in accordance with Appendix N6; and (c) Roofs shall use a darker colour than the walls of the building.

Activities that fail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a restricted discretionary activity with discretion being restricted over: . Integration with landscape; and . Reflectivity. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21.

Rule - Emergency works

12.4.2.13 Where the Karāpiro or Arapuni Hydro Scheme is affected by or likely to be affected by: (a) An adverse effect on the environment which requires immediate preventive measures; or (b) An adverse effect on the environment which requires immediate remedial measures; or (c) Any sudden event causing or likely to cause loss of life, injury, or serious damage to property.

Then the provisions of this Plan shall not apply to any activity undertaken by or on behalf of the Hydro Power Scheme Operator, to remove the cause of, or mitigate any actual or likely adverse effect of, the emergency.

Rule - Relocated buildings

12.4.2.14 A relocated building more than 40m2 GFA shall meet the following requirements: (a) A Building Relocation Inspection Report shall accompany an application for a building consent. The Building Relocation Inspection Report shall be prepared by one of the following suitably qualified and experienced people: (i) A Waipa District Council Building Compliance Officer (or equivalent); or (ii) A member of the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors; or (iii) A licensed building practitioner (carpenter or design category); or (iv) A building inspector from the local authority where the building is being relocated from; and (b) If the Building Relocation Inspection Report has been prepared by a person other than a Waipa District Council Building Compliance Officer (or equivalent position), the accuracy and completeness of the Building Relocation Inspection Report must be confirmed by a Waipa District Council Building Compliance Officer (or equivalent position) by undertaking an on-site inspection of the relocated building once it has been relocated; and should the Waipa District Council Building Compliance Officer determine that the relocated building requires external repair works in addition to that identified in the

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submitted Building Relocation Inspection Report in order to achieve a tidy and workmanlike external appearance, then: (i) The owner of site to which the building is to be relocated will be contacted and must agree in writing to the additional works within 2 weeks of notification of the requirement for additional works. The additional works then become part of the Building Relocation Inspection Report. (c) All required repairs and maintenance identified in the Building Relocation Inspection Report to reinstate the exterior of the relocated building, including painting, if required, shall be completed within 6 months of the relocated building being delivered to the site; and (d) The owner of site to which the building is to be relocated must supply a signed declaration to Council that the reinstatement work required by the Building Relocation Inspection Report will be completed within 6 months of the relocated building being delivered to the site.

Provided that this rule shall not apply to new buildings which are designed for or intended to be used on a site which are erected off the site either in whole or in parts and transported to the site.

Advice Notes: 1. Relocated buildings less than 40m2 are not required to comply with this rule but are required to comply with the relevant rules in 12.4.2. 2. Information requirements for a Building Relocation Inspection Report are detailed in Section 21.2.27. 3. The onsite inspection by a Waipa District Council Building Compliance Officer (or equivalent position) shall occur at the time of foundation inspection for the Building Consent process, and will not incur additional costs..

Activities that fail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a restricted discretionary activity, with the discretion being restricted over: . Condition of the exterior of the building; and . Repairs and works identified for action in Council approved or certified Building Relocation Inspection Report; and . Reinstatement works; and . Timing for completing any required works. These matters will be considered in accordance with the assessment criteria in Section 21.

12.5 Assessment Criteria

12.5.1 Controlled activities and Restricted Discretionary activities For controlled and restricted discretionary activities the assessment will be restricted to the matters over which control or discretion has been reserved, in accordance with the relevant assessment criteria contained in Section 21. Resource consent conditions can only be imposed over the matters which control or discretion has been reserved.

12.5.2 Discretionary activities For discretionary activities Council shall have regard to the assessment criteria in Section 21. The criteria in Section 21 are only a guide to the matters that Council will consider and shall not restrict Council’s discretionary powers.

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12.6 Karāpiro and Arapuni Hydro Electric Power Generation Infrastructure Area Figures

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