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4 May 2021

Planning Division Far North District Council Private Bag 752 Kaikohe

Dear Sir/Madam

PROPOSED SUBDIVISION , 256 Wharau Road, Kerikeri

We submit herewith a Resource Consent application together with the following:

Application form & deposit $1891 Planning Report Scheme Plan Record of Title & interests Top Energy comments Stormwater Assessment Planting & Pest Management Plan Effluent assessment Entrance Upgrade plan

Yours faithfully,

Micah Donaldson DONALDSONS Registered Land / Engineering Surveyors and Development Planners

Office Use Only Application Number:

APPLICATION FOR RESOURCE CONSENT OR FAST-TRACK RESOURCE CONSENT (Or Associated Consent Pursuant to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA)) (If applying for a Resource Consent pursuant to Section 87AAC or 88 of the RMA, this form can be used to satisfy the requirements of Form 9) Prior to, and during, completion of this application form, please refer to Resource Consent Guidance Notes and Schedule of Fees and Charges – both available on the Council’s web page. 1. Pre-Lodgement Meeting Have you met with a Council Resource Consent representative to discuss this application prior to lodgement? Yes / No 2. Type of Consent being applied for (more than one circle can be ticked):

Ο Land Use O Fast Track Land Use* √ Subdivision O Discharge O Extension of time (s.125) O Change of conditions O Change of Consent Notice (s.221(3)) (s.127) O Consent under National Environmental Standard (e.g. Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil) O Other (please specify) *The fast track for simple land use consents is restricted to consents with a controlled activity status and requires you provide an electronic address for service. 3. Would you like to opt out of the Fast Track Process? Yes / No 4. Applicant Details: Name/s:

Electronic Address for Service (E-mail): C/o Donaldsons Surveyors Ltd

Phone Numbers: Work: ______Home: ______

Postal Address: ______(or alternative method of service under ______section 352 of the Act) ______Post Code: ______

5. Address for Correspondence: Name and address for service and correspondence (if using an Agent write their details here). Name/s: Donaldsons Surveyors Ltd

Electronic Address for Service (E-mail): [email protected]

Phone Numbers: Work: 09-4079182 Home:

Postal Address: PO Box 211, Kerikeri 0245 (or alternative method of service under section 352 of the Act) Post Code: All correspondence will be sent by email in the first instance. Please advise us if you would prefer an alternative means of communication. 6. Details of Property Owner/s and Occupier/s: Name and Address of the Owner/Occupiers of the land to which this application relates (where there are multiple owners or occupiers please list on a separate sheet if required)

Name/s:

Property Address/: Location

7. Application Site Details: Location and/or Property Street Address of the proposed activity:

Site Address/ 256 Wharau Road, Kerikeri Location:

Legal Description: Lot 1 DP 194156 & Lot 1 DP 319711 _

Certificate of Title: RT 77736 Please remember to attach a copy of your Certificate of Title to the application, along with relevant consent notices and/or easements and encumbrances (search copy must be less than 6 months old)

Site Visit Requirements: Is there a locked gate or security system restricting access by Council staff? Yes / No Is there a dog on the property? Yes / No Please provide details of any other entry restrictions that Council staff should be aware of, e.g. health and safety, caretaker’s details. This is important to avoid a wasted trip and having to re-arrange a second visit.

8. Description of the Proposal: Please enter a brief description of the proposal here. Attach a detailed description of the proposed activity and drawings (to a recognized scale, e.g. 1:100) to illustrate your proposal. Please refer to Chapter 4 of the District Plan, and Guidance Notes, for further details of information requirements.

Proposed subdivision to create one rural residential lot.

If this is an application for an Extension of Time (s.125); Change of Consent Conditions (s.127) or Change or Cancellation of Consent Notice conditions (s.221(3)), please quote relevant existing Resource Consents and Consent Notice identifiers and provide details of the change(s) or extension being sought, with reasons for requesting them.  9. Would you like to request Public Notification? Yes/No 10. Other Consent required/being applied for under different legislation (more than one circle can be ticked):

Ο Building Consent (BC ref # if known) O Regional Council Consent (ref # if known)

O National Environmental Standard consent O Other (please specify)

11. National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health: The site and proposal may be subject to the above NES. In order to determine whether regard needs to be had to the NES please answer the following (further information in regard to this NES is available on the Council’s planning web pages):

Is the piece of land currently being used or has it historically ever been O yes Ο no √ don’t know used for an activity or industry on the Hazardous Industries and Activities List (HAIL) Is the proposed activity an activity covered by the NES? (If the activity is √ yes O no O don’t know any of the activities listed below, then you need to tick the ‘yes’ circle). √ Subdividing land Ο Changing the use of a piece of land Ο Disturbing, removing or sampling soil O Removing or replacing a fuel storage system 12. Assessment of Environmental Effects: Every application for resource consent must be accompanied by an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE). This is a requirement of Schedule 4 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and an application can be rejected if an adequate AEE is not provided. The information in an AEE must be specified in sufficient detail to satisfy the purpose for which it is required. Your AEE may include additional information such as Written Approvals from adjoining property owners, or affected parties.

Please attach your AEE to this application. – Compiled within planning report √

13. Billing Details: This identifies the person or entity that will be responsible for paying any invoices or receiving any refunds associated with processing this resource consent. Please also refer to Council’s Fees and Charges Schedule.

Name/s: (please write all names in full) Donaldsons Surveyors Limited

Email: [email protected] Postal Address: PO Box 211, Kerikeri

Post Code: 0245

Phone Numbers: Work: 09-4079182 Home: Fax:

Fees Information: An instalment fee for processing this application is payable at the time of lodgement and must accompany your application in order for it to be lodged. Please note that if the instalment fee is insufficient to cover the actual and reasonable costs of work undertaken to process the application you will be required to pay any additional costs. Invoiced amounts are payable by the 20th of the month following invoice date. You may also be required to make additional payments if your application requires notification.

Declaration concerning Payment of Fees: I/we understand that the Council may charge me/us for all costs actually and reasonably incurred in processing this application. Subject to my/our rights under Sections 357B and 358 of the RMA, to object to any costs, I/we undertake to pay all and future processing costs incurred by the Council. Without limiting the Far North District Council’s legal rights if any steps (including the use of debt collection agencies) are necessary to recover unpaid processing costs I/we agree to pay all costs of recovering those processing costs. If this application is made on behalf of a trust (private or family), a society (incorporated or unincorporated) or a company in signing this application I/we are binding the trust, society or company to pay all the above costs and guaranteeing to pay all the above costs in my/our personal capacity.

(signature of bill payer – mandatory) Date: 4 May 2021 14. Important Information:

Note to applicant You must include all information required by this form. The information must be specified in sufficient detail to satisfy the purpose for which it is required. You may apply for 2 or more resource consents that are needed for the same activity on the same form. You must pay the charge payable to the consent authority for the resource consent application under the Resource Management Act 1991. Fast-track application Under the fast-track resource consent process, notice of the decision must be given within 10 working days after the date the application was first lodged with the authority, unless the applicant opts out of that process at the time of lodgement. A fast-track application may cease to be a fast-track application under section 87AAC(2) of the RMA. Privacy Information: Once this application is lodged with the Council it becomes public information. Please advise Council if there is sensitive information in the proposal. The information you have provided on this form is required so that your application for consent pursuant to the Resource Management Act 1991 can be processed under that Act. The information will be stored on a public register and held by the Far North District Council. The details of your application may also be made available to the public on the Council’s website, www.fndc.govt.nz. These details are collected to inform the general public and community groups about all consents which have been issued through the Far North District Council.

Declaration: The information I have supplied with this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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signature) Date: 4 May 2021

(A signature is not required if the application is made by electronic means)

Checklist (please tick if information is provided)

√ Payment (cheques payable to Far North District Council) √ A current Certificate of Title (Search Copy not more than 6 months old) √ Copies of any listed encumbrances, easements and/or consent notices relevant to the application √ Applicant / Agent / Property Owner / Bill Payer details provided √ Location of property and description of proposal √ Assessment of Environmental Effects ¥ Written Approvals / correspondence from consulted parties √ Reports from technical experts (if required) o Copies of other relevant consents associated with this application √ Location and Site plans (land use) AND/OR √ Location and Scheme Plan (subdivision) ο Elevations / Floor plans o Topographical / contour plans

Please refer to Chapter 4 of the District Plan for details of the information that must be provided with an application. Please also refer to the RC Checklist available on the Council’s website. This contains more helpful hints as to what information needs to be shown on plans.

Digital Applications may be submitted via E- mail to: [email protected]

Only one copy of an application is required, but please note for copying and scanning purposes, documentation should be:

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The proposal emphasizes that both areas of land defined by Lots 1 & 2 are already entitled to occupy land use activities with similar effects. The planning assessment must compare those effects as the ‘permitted baseline’, weighted against the effects generated by the proposal and where these are near equivalent physically or visually the activity is deemed to promote the environment.

Case law affirms the resource management act is not a ‘no’ effects act, and an assessment must factor in permitted based scenarios as a comparison to determine whether the effects are ‘more than minor’ or not.

Further to the planning framework, there is no specific environmental degradation occurring to warrant avoidance, remediation or mitigation over and above that proposed.

13.3.4 To ensure that subdivision does not adversely affect scheduled heritage resources through alienation of the resource from its immediate setting/context.

As described the property is vastly modified, and the underlying title holds a number of permitted non-fanciful activities (permitted effects) not to be seen as causing any form of alienation. As described under the permitted baseline. For the most part, the property is not known for any scheduled heritage resources.

13.3.5 To ensure that all new subdivisions provide a reticulated water supply and/or on-site water storage sufficient to meet the needs of the activities that will establish all year round.

The proposal satisfies these requirements without concern.

13.3.6 To encourage innovative development and integrated management of effects between subdivision and land use which results in superior outcomes to more traditional forms of subdivision, use and development, for example the protection, enhancement and restoration of areas and features which have particular value or may have been compromised by past land management practices.

The subdivision is considered marginally innovative promoting sustainable management through offering protection, enhancement and management of the bush areas, and kiwi habitat, which defines a superior outcome from alternative land use activities that would not require local authority involvement (those upholding permitted criteria). This is similarly reflected in the proposed consent notice restrictive covenants that prevent any more than one dwelling plus a detached garage and building area of 450m², proving to manage the effects to a level that is less than that possible under the permitted baseline.

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8.6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES EXPECTED

8.6.2.1 A Rural Production Zone where a wide variety of activities take place in a manner that is consistent with the sustainable management of natural and physical resources.

8.6.2.2 A Rural Production Zone which enables the social, economic and cultural well-being of people and communities, and their health and safety, while safeguarding the life supporting capacity of the environment and avoiding, remedying or mitigating adverse effects on it.

The zone promotes a variety of land use activities, particularly those that are deemed sustainable to the natural and physical resources. The rural zone is intended to provide for social and economic wellbeing of people and communities, therefore insofar as effects are concerned the applicants wish to utilise an area of land with limited productive use, instead for rural lifestyle purposes presents a sustainable outcome without compromise to the life supporting capacity of the environment.

8.3 Objectives

8.3.1 To promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources of the rural environment.

8.3.2 To ensure that the life supporting capacity of soils is not compromised by inappropriate subdivision, use or development.

8.3.3 To avoid, remedy or mitigate the adverse and cumulative effects of activities on the rural environment.

8.3.4 To protect areas of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna.

8.3.7 To promote the maintenance and enhancement of amenity values of the rural environment to a level that is consistent with the productive intent of the zone.

8.3.8 To facilitate the sustainable management of natural and physical resources in an integrated way to achieve superior outcomes to more traditional forms of subdivision, use and development through management plans and integrated development.

8.3.10 To enable the activities compatible with the amenity values of rural areas and rural production activities to establish in the rural environment.

8.4 POLICIES 8.4.1 That activities which will contribute to the sustainable management of the natural and physical resources of the rural environment are enabled to locate in that environment.

8.4.2 That activities be allowed to establish within the rural environment to the extent that any adverse effects of these activities are able to be avoided, remedied or mitigated and as a result the life supporting capacity of soils and ecosystems is safeguarded and rural productive activities are able to continue.

8.4.6 That areas of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna habitat be protected as an integral part of managing the use, development and protection of the natural and physical resources of the rural environment

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8.6.3 OBJECTIVES 8.6.3.1 To promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources in the Rural Production Zone.

8.6.3.2 To enable the efficient use and development of the Rural Production Zone in a way that enables people and communities to provide for their social, economic, and cultural well being and for their health and safety.

8.6.3.3 To promote the maintenance and enhancement of the amenity values of the Rural Production Zone to a level that is consistent with the productive intent of the zone..

8.6.3.4 To promote the protection of significant natural values of the Rural Production Zone.

8.6.4 POLICIES 8.6.4.1 That the Rural Production Zone enables farming and rural production activities, as well as a wide range of activities, subject to the need to ensure that any adverse effects on the environment, including any reverse sensitivity effects, resulting from these activities are avoided, remedied or mitigated and are not to the detriment of rural productivity.

8.6.4.2 That standards be imposed to ensure that the off site effects of activities in the Rural Production Zone are avoided, remedied or mitigated.

8.6.4.3 That land management practices that avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on natural and physical resources be encouraged.

8.6.4.4 That the type, scale and intensity of development allowed shall have regard to the maintenance and enhancement of the amenity values of the Rural Production Zone to a level that is consistent with the productive intent of the zone.

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(a) Is guided by the ‘Regional Form and Development Guidelines’ in Appendix 2;

5.1.1 Policy – Planned and coordinated development

Part A) Regional form and development guidelines

New subdivision, use and development should:

(a) Demonstrate access to a secure supply of water;

The lots have a good supply of water through use of roof surface catchment and contained in water tanks.

(b) Demonstrate presence or capacity or feasibility for effective wastewater treatment;

As described in the effluent assessment report the lots are able to comply with onsite disposal standards, and achieve a 100% backup.

(c) If of an urban or residential nature connect well with existing development and make use of opportunities for urban intensification and redevelopment to minimise the need for urban development in greenfield (undeveloped) areas;

The proposal is not urban in style but is considered to connect well with the adjoining lifestyle layout.

(d) If of an urban or residential nature provide, where possible, opportunities to access a range of transport modes;

Not applicable.

(e) If of a community-scale, encourage flexible, affordable and adaptable social infrastructure that is well located and accessible in relation to residential development, public transport services and other development;

Not applicable.

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Not applicable.

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Not applicable.

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There is no known adverse effects on transportation corridors.

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No concerns.

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The proposal utilizes existing access formations.

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   RECORD OF TITLE UNDER LAND TRANSFER ACT 2017 FREEHOLD Search Copy

Identifier 77736 Land Registration District North Auckland Date Issued 15 September 2003

Prior References NA123A/603 NA139B/607 Estate Fee Simple Area 1.3421 hectares more or less Legal Description Lot 1 Deposited Plan 194156 and Lot 1 Deposited Plan 319711 Registered Owners

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D298371.2 Consent Notice pursuant to Section 221(1) Resource Management Act 1991 - 3.8.1998 at 11.38 am 5249888.2 Consent Notice pursuant to Section 221 Resource Management Act 1991 - 11.6.2002 at 9:00 am (affects part formerly in CT NA139B/607) Land Covenant in Transfer 5249888.6 - 11.6.2002 at 9:00 am (affects part formerly in CT NA139B/607) 5728827.3 Consent Notice pursuant to Section 221 Resource Management Act 1991 - 15.9.2003 at 9:00 am (affects Lot 1 DP 319711) Land Covenant in Easement Instrument 5728827.5 - 15.9.2003 at 9:00 am (affects Lot 1 DP 319711) Subject to Section 241(2) and Sections 242(1) and (2) Resource Management Act 1991(affects DP 319711) Subject to a right (in gross) to transmit electricity over parts marked H & I on DP 319711 in favour of Top Energy Limited created by Easement Instrument 5728827.9 - 15.9.2003 at 9:00 am The easements created by Easement Instrument 5728827.9 are subject to Section 243 (a) Resource Management Act 1991 Subject to a right (in gross) to convey electricity over part Lot 1 DP 194156 marked A & C and over part Lot 1 DP 319711 marked B on DP 454936 in favour of Top Energy Limited created by Easement Instrument 9365520.2 - 11.7.2013 at 11:26 am 11409102.3 Mortgage to ASB Bank Limited - 17.5.2019 at 9:54 am

Transaction Id 64380921 Search Copy Dated 20/04/21 12:45 pm, Page 1 of 1 Client Reference mdonaldson001 Register Only

 

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EXISTING EASEMENT Purpose Shown Burdened Benefitted Right to transmit Top Energy Limited A C Lot 1 hereon electricity B 9365520.2

EASEMENT TO CANCEL Purpose Shown Burdened Grantee PROPOSED COVENANTS Top Energy Limited Right to convey C D E Lots 1 & 2 Areas labelled 'W' 'X' 'Y' & 'Z' are subject to electricity 5728827.9 bush protection & management.

PROPOSED AMALGAMATION That Lot 3 be transferred to the owners of Lot 2 DP 211311, and one record of title be issued to include both parcels. IMPERMEABLE SURFACES ( LOT 1 ) 434 m² house PROPOSED CONSENT NOTICE 86m² concrete 644m² metalled drive Building activity on Lots 1 & 2 shall be limited to Total 1164m² or 13% a single residential unit plus detached garage. Lot 1 ( permitted is 15% ) D 8931 m² 1 A 0 4 O 8 R 9

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PLANTING & PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

256 WHARAU ROAD, KERIKERI Lots 1 DP 194156 & 1 DP 319711

CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 2 INTRODUCTION ...... 3 FIG 1: SITE LOCATION ...... 3 REVIEW OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ...... 4 ABIOTIC ENVIRONMENT ...... 4 FIG 2: TYPICAL SOIL PROFILE HKrH (NRC Soil Factsheet 2021) ...... 4 FLORA ...... 5 FIG 3: LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS ...... 6 FIG 4: RANKED SITES IN PROXIMITY ...... 7 FIG 5: 1951 AERIAL ...... 8 FIG 6: 1971 AERIAL ...... 8 FIG 7: 1981 AERIAL ...... 9 THREATENED LAND ENVIRONMENT ...... 10 FIG 8: MAP OF LOCAL TEC CLASSIFICATION (Landcare Research Ltd Manaaki Whenua 2021) ...... 10 FAUNA ...... 11 AVIFAUNA ...... 11 FIG 9: BIRDS SPECIES OBSERVED ...... 11 HERPTOFAUNA ...... 12 SIGNIFICANCE ...... 13 SUMMARY OF ISSUES IDENTIFIED ...... 15 MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION ...... 15 CONCLUSION ...... 17 REFERENCES ...... 18 APPENDIX 1: SCHEME PLAN ...... 20 APPENDIX 2: SITE PHOTOS ...... 21 APPENDIX 3: SITE SPECIES OBSERVED ...... 24 APPENDIX 4 – PLANTING GUIDLEINE ...... 25 APPENDIX 5: WEED & PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME ...... 30

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report addresses proposed revegetation and associated pest control for the Turner property 256 Wharau Road, Kerikeri (Lots 1 DP 194156 & 1 DP 319711 - ROT 77736), zoned Rural Production.

Its purpose is to reassure a positive outcome of the subdivision proposal in terms of the site and its context within the wider environment.

Its objective is to provide a detailed outline of a proposed planting scheme and complementary predator control in order to protect the revegetation and key species expected to utilise the property now and/or in the future. These are provided as ‘stand alone’ documents in the Appendices.

It is understood that the total area of 1.3421 ha is to be arranged in 3 Lots (as illustrated on the scheme plan provided by Donaldsons Surveyors- Ref 7564 17/12/2019) with proposed Lots 1 & 2 to remain in the current ownership and proposed Lot 3 to be sold to the neighbouring owner of Lot 2 DP 21311 to resolve the incursion of that building activity into Mr Turners property.

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INTRODUCTION

A subdivision design has been designed for Lots 1 DP 194156 & 1 DP 319711 (ROT 77736), zoned Rural Production, accessed off Wharau Road. The subdivision is directly across Wharau Road from the Wharau Shrublands SNA area (Conning & Miller 1999), with the majority of the remaining surrounding environment in pasture overlooking the Bay of Islands. Neighbouring Lot 2 DP211311has been recently built upon and the subdivision will further meld with the extending residential theme of Wharau Road.

A desktop review was undertaken of the ecological context of the site and wider area. Key sources included: x Conning & Miller (1999) Natural Areas of Kerikeri Ecological District PNA Report x FNDC MApping x NRC Mapping – Leathwick (2018); Singers (2018); Singers & Rogers (2014) x LRIS portal https://lris.scinfo.org.nz/

FIG 1: SITE LOCATION

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REVIEW OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

ABIOTIC ENVIRONMENT

The site is located overlooking the Kerikeri Inlet and wider Bay of Islands at approx. 75 m asl. on the high point of Wharau Road before it descends again to its conclusion. It is largely exposed to the south with annual rainfall of 1200-1600mm (Lynn et al 2009), sloping to the southwest.

There are no wetlands (Johnson & Gerbeaux 2004), or natural water sources on the property.

Site soils are broadly mapped as Hikurunui silt loam with yellow subsoil (HKrH) of the Marua suite on greywacke basement rock. HKrH is the hill variant that occurs on slopes typically over 20 ° and has a thinner profile than true type. This soil type developed under kauri forest existing as a mosaic of podzolised soils that varying with the degree of past kauri density and slope. They are classed as imperfectly to poorly drained. Where cover is poor, soils are prone to sheet, slump and gully erosion. However, the land is not classed as ‘highly erodible’ (Natural Hazards NRC Mapping), in comparison to the farmland immediately across the boundary sloping east to the inner Bay of Islands. FIG 2: TYPICAL SOIL PROFILE HKrH (NRC Soil Factsheet 2021)

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Drainage is a key abiotic factor in determining potential vegetation composition (Singers 2018; Singers & Rogers 2014). Although the hydrological regime may be superficially altered from the history of pastoral and residential use, underlying soil characteristics should guide to revegetation efforts. FLORA

The site vegetation has been subject to extensive modification for pastoral use since European settlement. It currently comprises lawn and gardens, as well as open remnant vegetation concentrated along the road frontage, dominated by kanuka and manuka and interspersed with weeds, pioneer shrubs and ferns. Exotic and native landscape trees are dotted around the property and a single row of pines and gums follows the east and northern boundary. Site photos are given in Appendix 2 and species present in Appendix 3. Visual survey occurred during site walkover in March 2021. No rare species were encountered.

The site is located in the Kerikeri Ecological District. Historically, forest species within a primary ecosystem would have existed in a matrix of dominance, influenced by microsite conditions and ecosystem processes such as fire, tropical cyclones or storm events. Broad ecosystem classification (NRC Local Maps Potential Ecosystems; Singers & Rogers 2014; Singers 2018), in conjunction with consideration of local remnants (Conning and Miller 2009), provides predicted type references. The potential vegetation type is given as

WF11 – Kauri, podocarp and broadleaved forest (Singers & Rogers 2014) With occasional rimu, miro, kahikatea, kauri, taraire, tawa, tōwai, kohekohe, pūriri and rewarewa. Altitude variants occur, with taraire and kohekohe more abundant at lower altitudes, and tawa and tōwai more common at higher altitudes.

This primary forest previously dominated eastern Northland (Leathwick 2018). It occurs on the widest range of soil types of any ecosystem present in Northland, on both lower fertility parent materials such as greywacke, sandstone and on highly weathered parent materials of higher fertility (Singers 2018). It is found occurring from sea level to 300 m, typically on shallow to steep hillslopes and ridges (Ecroyd 1982) but has largely been replaced by secondary manuka and/or kanuka or broadleaved indigenous hardwoods. What remains is considered a rare ecosystem and relictual, based on estimated historic extent compared with its estimated current extent (Leathwick 2018).

Vegetation onsite has potential landscape connectivity with a wider milieu of biodiversity features of high ranking or rarity value. Primarily, it is directly across Wharau Rd from vegetation at the end of the peninsula that forms the Wharau Rd Shrublands (DoC PNA Survey P05/080; Conning & Miller 1999). This large area has habitat value for NI Brown Kiwi, intact wetland – forest sequences and contributes to vegetation linkages across the Bay of Islands. It corresponds with a mapped area of High Natural Character- Hauparua Inlet # 07/30 (NRPS 2018). Its values include: x Kanuka dominated mature shrubland and forest x Pohutakawa and tall indigenous trees along coastal margin x Largely indigenous vegetation with few pest patches

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x Minimal instigated landform or hydrological change

FIG 3: LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS

Mapping and ranking the top 30% of habitat patches within Northland has recently been completed for the NRC. This has identified areas in terms of ecosystem rarity, reduction from original area and connectivity to other rare sites, as a means of prioritising protection. Ranking reflects their irreplaceability and where management actions could result in maximum benefits for biodiversity in the Northland Region. The subject site contains no ranked vegetation.

To the south west an area of vegetation (ID 304, Leathwick 2018) is ranked in the top 30% encompassing rare forest types WF11; WF8 – Kahikatea & pukatea and freshwater vegetation and the Te Taro Pond PNA Survey site (P05/84 Conning & Miller 1999) The A3 stream that bisects this, originating in an isolated patch of trees in pasture, has a high ranking of 0.215 (in the top 21% of streams of its type in Northland) due to its headwater character and interaction with the ranked vegetation. To the northwest a portion of the SNA Shrublands is ranked in Northland top 30% + additional 5% (Object ID 808, Leathwick 2018), related to its sequence from mangrove through freshwater wetlands, coastal forest to WF11 forest type.

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FIG 4: RANKED SITES IN PROXIMITY

On a landscape scale enhancement of scattered sites such as the subject site may contribute to a habitat network for mobile species such as kukupa. Increased density of vegetation, and reduction of pest plant and mammal species will locally reduce edge effects in regard to the Wharau Shrublands. With protection, chances of recovery of such remnants as the subject site of their original species complement is higher compared to more isolated fragments (Leathwick 2018). The Wharau Shrublands directly adjacent across Wharau Road is a valuable seed source for natural regeneration within the subject site under favourable conditions. A few elements are reflective of the potential and historic vegetation, however the native element represents a depauperate example of the expected community. Natural processes of succession and extensive regeneration of expected palatable pioneer species are constrained by obvious rabbits influence.

Aerial photography from 1951 -1980s shows gradual clearance.

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FIG 5: 1951 AERIAL

FIG 6: 1971 AERIAL

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FIG 7: 1981 AERIAL

Scrub remnants are subject to ongoing clearance throughout the district, often seen by owners as unsightly with no ecological or landscape appeal. Key threats to shrubland are those that modify or transform the ecosystem processes occurring e.g succession & regeneration - such as pest animals and plants; clearance and fire. Without a major disturbance, kānuka scrub throughout most of its range is colonised by both broadleaved and podocarp species. Eventual tall forest regeneration from shrubland or scrub can be circumvented by limited seed availability, repeated disturbance or where soil degradation has exposed B and C soil horizons (Singers et al 2017).

Under the proposed protective constraints, onsite habitat will be positively influenced and enhanced far into the future.

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THREATENED LAND ENVIRONMENT

The Threatened Land Environment Classification (TEC 2012) is a combination of three national datasets1 defining six tiered categories2 on the basis of past loss and risk of loss in the future. The first two, Acutely Threatened and Chronically Threatened, have been incorporated into National and Regional Policy to address biodiversity protection on private land.3 Any remaining indigenous vegetation on such sites is considered significant and a priority for formal protection, linkage and buffering. The subject site falls into the 3rd category At Risk -20-30% indigenous cover left. Indigenous biodiversity in these environments has been much reduced and habitats are seriously fragmented. Onsite vegetation and revegetation a valuable contribution to cover and habitat provision in the wider area.

FIG 8: MAP OF LOCAL TEC CLASSIFICATION (Landcare Research Ltd Manaaki Whenua 2021)

1 Land Environments New Zealand Level VI; Land Cover Database 4 (2012); Protected Areas Network (2012) 2 Acutely Threatened (<10% Indigenous Cover remains); Chronically Threatened (10-20% Indigenous Cover remains); At Risk(20-30%) Indigenous Cover Remains; Critically Underprotected (>30% cover, <10% protected);Underprotected(>30% Indigenous cover remains, 10-20% protected); Better Protected(>30 indigenous cover, >20% protected) 3 Northland Regional Policy Statement 2018 Appendix 5

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FAUNA The subject site currently provides limited habitat and food supply for local or mobile indigenous fauna and its contribution to corridors across the wider landscape is also poor.

An increase in vegetation would increase territorial economics and heterogeneity for local mobile fauna. Reduced ground disturbance and pest predation, combined with increased quality and volume of varied litter will create habitat suitable for a further range of ground dwelling taxa that serve as prey for a multiple species.

AVIFAUNA Database records4 were reviewed for the period 2009- 2020 for nearby sites. These indicated a broad variety (>40) exotic and native species use habitat in the wider area.

A range of common exotic species were noted. A mass display of tui was observed over the property and there were frequent fantail and kingfisher observations at the periphery of the remnant. A single kūkupa (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), was observed in flight up Wharau Road, utilising it as a flight corridor.

FIG 9: BIRDS SPECIES OBSERVED

NAME THREAT CLASSIFICATION5 Australasian harrier/ kahu Not Threatened Blackbird Introduced Californian quail Introduced Eastern rosella Introduced Fantail Not Threatened Kingfisher Not Threatened Kūkupa Not Threatened Conservation Dependent/Increasing (Wharau Rd) Myna Introduced Silvereye/ waxeye Not threatened Sparrow Introduced Thrush Introduced Tui Not Threatened

Key threatened native fauna associated with local SNA sites consistently include Northland Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis mantelli) and kūkupa (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiaea novaeseelandiaea (Conning & Miller 1999). The site is inside the High Density designation (FNDC Maps Kiwi 2018). Land development has the potential to impact negatively upon kiwi habitat, but can also provide opportunities for increased kiwi protection, with net positive results. Kiwi population density is not necessarily compromised by residential density, but rather a lack of stewardship, habitat provision and pest control. The Northland Kiwi Taxon Plan

4 New Zealand Birds Online www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz; Ornothological Society of NZ www.osnz.org.nz; www.ebird.org.nz 5 Robertson, H.A.; Baird, K.; Dowding, J.E.; Elliott, G.P.; Hitchmough, R.A.; Miskelly, C.M.; McArthur, N.; O’Donnell, C.F.J.; Sagar, P.M.; Scofield, R.P.; Taylor, G.A. 2016: Conservation status of New Zealand birds, 2016. New Zealand Threat Classification Series 19. Department of Conservation, Wellington. 23 p.

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(Craig et al 2011) describes the primary agent of kiwi decline as being predation, with dogs being the greatest issue.

Kūkupa home ranges can include vegetation within a 20 -30 ha reach (Mander et al 1998) and local populations may incorporate onsite food species if available. As well as maintaining populations for their intrinsic value, encouraging kūkupa presence may contribute further to regeneration of indigenous fruiting species across the adjacent patches due to their wide diet and range, especially large fruit species eg. taraire. In Northland, kūkupa is at risk from the combined effects of predation, competition and continued hunting. Corridor habitats assist in the survival of kūkupa populations (Miller & Holland 2009). Providing additional food sources and protected habitat would be a valuable contribution to the local population.

HERPTOFAUNA A nocturnal herptofauna survey was beyond the scope of this review. None were encountered onsite despite concerted diurnal visual survey. This included disturbing groundcover, debris and scrutiny of vegetation and potential basking sites. However, extension of indigenous cover and predator control extends benefits to all fauna that may be present. Northland green gecko (Naultinus grayii) and Forest Gecko (Mokopirirakau granulatus) have been recorded from the wider area and noted in the PNA report (Conning & Miller 1999).

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SIGNIFICANCE Deliberation of significance was made, in regard to Northland Regional Policy Statement Appendix 5 (2018), with consideration of guidance contained within non statutory documents including DOC Guidelines for Assessing Significant Ecological Values (2016); Guidelines for the Application of Ecological Significance Criteria for Indigenous Vegetation and Habitats of Indigenous Fauna in the Northland Region (Wildlands 2019).

Appendix 5 of the Northland Regional Policy Statement is the standard guidance for assessing significance of an ecological site.

Although the revegetation is likely to fulfil several criteria for the significance in future such as 1(A); 2(B) & 4 (A),(C) the onsite vegetation does not currently make thresholds for significance.

Northland Regional Policy Statement (2018) Appendix 5: Assessment of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments

(1) REPRESENTATIVENESS (a)Regardless of its size, the ecological site is largely indigenous vegetation or habitat that is representative , typical and characteristic of the No natural diversity at the relevant and recognised ecological classification and scale to which the ecological site belongs (i) if the ecological site comprises largely indigenous vegetation types: and (ii) Is typical of what would have existed circa 1840 (iii)Is represented by the faunal assemblages in most of the guilds expected for the habitat type (b) The ecological site (i) Is a large example of indigenous vegetation or habitat of indigenous fauna (ii) Contains a combination of landform and indigenous vegetation and habitats of indigenous fauna that is considered to be a good example of its type at the relevant and recognised ecological classification and scale

(2) RARITY/ DISTINCTIVENESS (A)The ecological site comprises indigenous No ecosystems or indigenous vegetation types that: (i) Are acutely or chronically threatened land environments associated with LENZ Level 4 (ii) Excluding wetlands, are now less than 20% original extent (iii) excluding man made wetlands are examples of wetland classes that either otherwise trigger Appendix 5 criteria or exceed any of the following area threshold

(a) Saltmarsh . 0.5ha (b) Shallow water lake margins and rivers .0.5ha (c) Swamp >0.4 (d) Bog >0.2 ha (e) Wet heathlands>0.2 ha (f) Marsh; fen; ephemeral wetland or seepage/flush >0.05ha

(B) Indigenous vegetation or habitat of indigenous fauna that supports one or more indigenous taxa that are threatened, at risk, data deficient , or uncommon either nationally or within the relevant ecological scale (C) The ecological site contains indigenous vegetation or an indigenous taxon that is (i) endemic to the Northland/ 13

Auckland region (ii) At its distribution limit in the Northland region (D) The ecological site contains indigenous vegetation or an association of indigenous taxa that (i) Is distinctive of a restricted occurrence (ii) Is part of an ecological unit that occurs on a originally rare ecosystem (iii) Is an indigenous ecosystem and vegetation type that is naturally rare or has developed as a result of an unusual environmental factor(s) that occur or are likely to occur in Northland: or (iv) Is an example of a nationally or regionally rare habitat as recognised in the New Zealand Marine Protected Areas Policy

(3) DIVERSITY AND PATTERN No (A) Indigenous vegetation or habitat of indigenous fauna that contains a high diversity of: (i) Indigenous ecosystem or habitat types; or (ii) Indigenous taxa (B) Changes in taxon composition reflecting the existence of diverse natural features or ecological gradients; or ( C ) Intact ecological sequences (4) ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT (A) Adjacent to vegetation with significant values (A) Indigenous vegetation or habitat of indigenous directly across Wharau Rd but site vegetation is sparse fauna is present that provides or contributes and depauparate to an important ecological linkage or network, LOW or provides an important buffering function: or (B) The ecological site plays an important hydrological, biological or ecological role in the natural functioning of a riverine, lacustrine, palustrine, esturine, plutonic(including karst), geothermal or marine system (C) The ecological site is an important habitat for critical life history stages of indigenous fauna including breeding/ spawning, roosting, nesting, resting, feeding, moulting, refugia or migration staging point (as used seasonally, temporarily or permanantly

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SUMMARY OF ISSUES IDENTIFIED In summary key environmental issues identified are shown below. These are a combination of implied, from desktop review, and observed:

EXISTING ISSUE SITE VALUE MANAGEMENT Extent of existing native vegetation Low Revegetation, pest control (habitat) Extent of corridor Low Pest control, revegetation Ecosystem processes eg. Low Pest control, Revegetation Regeneration, nutrient cycling Current natural character and Low Revegetation, weed control landscape value (aesthetic) Protection from clearance Low Protective covenant, pest control, revegetation with appropriate species

Issues identified are common throughout Northland ecosystems and consistent with key pressures identified in Regional Policy Statement Sec 2.2 - being habitat loss and fragmentation, and the impact of pests.

The sites intimate connection with the surrounding wider pasture is a constraint on the effectiveness of onsite management. It reduces the ability to alter pest and weed parameters in isolation and may result in repeated incursions of pest species. Pest control is required indefinitely to retain biodiversity and ecosystem health but as demonstrated in the accompanying prescription is at a level achievable by most individuals. Alternatively, future owners may opt to be part of the local Community Pest Control group.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION The primary intervention required in management of the identified issues is revegetation, protected by pest control. Due to the sparse and relict nature of the onsite vegetation, pest control alone are unlikely to result in natural regeneration of diverse and resilient habitat.

In summary, key aspects of the proposed environmental enhancement with both mitigatory and intrinsic benefit include x Increased available habitat for indigenous species within the subdivision and mobile species of the wider landscape x Increased linkage / corridor with other local remnants and SNA sites x Increase of species associated with mature lowland will increase seed source provision for the wider area x Improvement in aesthetic and amenity values embedding the subdivision in a naturalised landscape. x An appropriate pattern of vegetation that reflects predicted local species based on soil type and associated hydrology – WF11 (Singers and Rogers 2014)

Active improvements in the wider area are occurring through planting and pest control from combined efforts of community groups, iwi and individual landowners. The proposal represents an additional contribution on a reasonable scale relative to Lot size.

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The proposal is aligned with the aspirations of the uniform biodiversity and ecosystem objectives of statutory documents including: x Proposed Northland Regional Plan (2020) ƒ Indigenous Ecosystems F.1.3 ƒ Natural Character F.1.11 x Northland Regional Policy Statement (2018) ƒ Maintaining and enhancing indigenous ecosystems and species x Far North District Plan (2009) x Proposed National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (2019)

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CONCLUSION

The review identified aspects of the environment that can be substantially enhanced through active management as part of the subdivision development and provides a recommendation to achieve this through planting and pest control.

Details for implementation are included in the Appendices.

This new contribution to habitat and its persistence will have both intrinsic and functional benefits onsite and will further establish and consolidate local areas of indigenous vegetation and habitat. It serves to embed a greater indigenous habitat and character within the intensification of residential occupation along Wharau Road.

BScEcology PGDipSci (Distinction) Botany

Bay Ecological Consultancy Ltd

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APPENDIX 1: SCHEME PLAN

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APPENDIX 2: SITE PHOTOS AREA W

Densest & most diverse cover, sheltered, reasonable moisture and hummus. Multiple weed species including shade tolerant species

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AREA X & Y

Largely open, thinning to individual trees towards driveway

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AREA Z

Bare, drier ground; exotic and native landscaping; remnant kanuka

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APPENDIX 3: SITE SPECIES OBSERVED

INDIGENOUS SPECIES SPECIES COMMON NAME Adiantum spp. Maidenhair ferns

Blechnum spp hard fern Carex spp. purei Coprosma robusta karamu Cyathea medullaris mamuku Gahnia spp Geniostome ligustrifolium hangehange Kunzea ericoides Kanuka Leptospermum scoparium manuka Melicytus ramiflorus mahoe Myrsine australis mapou Microsorum pustulatum Hounds tongue Phormium tenax flax Piper excelsum kawakawa Pomadderis kumerahou kumerahou Podocarpus totara totara Veronica salicifolia koromiko

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APPENDIX 4 : PLANTING GUIDLEINE

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PLANTING GUIDELINE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION 256 WHARAU ROAD, KERIKERI Lots 1 DP 194156 & 1 DP 319711

APRIL 2021 PO Box 229, Kerikeri PH 021 151 8315

This document outlines further detail of a planting recommendation resultant from site review Pre- and post-planting maintenance is detailed in the attached WEED & PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

These guidelines may be used as a reference for the revegetation over a prescribed 3 year time frame. Conditions beyond this initial intensive management may require review and a further level of management by the owner.

OBJECTIVE

The primary goal of the planting recommendation is to

Restore indigenous flora and habitat referencing appropriate local ecosystem type

SPECIES PRESCRIPTION AND SCHEME

Species selection shows fidelity to the predicted local ecosystem unit (Singers & Rogers 2014) identified in the review of the existing environment with generalist scrub and forest species typical from nearby remnants (Kerikeri PNAP Conning & Miller 1999):

x WF11 Kauri, podocarp and broadleaves

Species are largely pioneer and early secondary species with 3rd year inclusion of later successional species to maintain the diagnostic dominance of mature forest types. Species represent broad temporal fruit supply for frugivourous birds including kūkupa. Dense planting will more quickly reduce the level of maintenance required.

Multiple species fit for purpose are provided. Final composition will depend somewhat on availability but should maintain biodiversity. Species emphasis is provided with a ++ (plant most of) or + (should contain). Heavy reliance on single or limited pioneer species i.e. manuka should be avoided as this creates a monoculture vulnerable to disease such as myrtle rust, amenity value and a restrained ecosystem trajectory. Kanuka is also more appropriate than manuka in this locality.

The use of kauri is not advocated currently for risk of spreading Kauri dieback.

Adjacent the road in Area W in particular, planting will be of an infill character to incorporate and complement numerous vegetation species onsite. As such, blanket spraying is not recommended and final numbers will not be directly related to area.

Planting zones should be marked out prior to planting to assist interpretation.

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Planting will incorporate local sourcing where possible (regional level) and high density spacing 1.5m centres allowing for existing vegetation.

Minimum plant size PB3 is recommended to ensure success, larger for 3rd year additions to provide faster amenity value. Plants should be ordered well in advance of the planting season.

AT THE TIME OF PLANTING

x FERTILISER TAB added in the planting hole will promote more rapid establishment. x MULCH AREA Z As it is more exposed with drier and more compacted ground (Areas W, X & Y already have shade and a good layer of natural litter and debri to serve as mulch).

RECORD

x individual plants species used and totals numbers x source x location

This will facilitate future monitoring as prescribed and may be particularly useful in the event of a change of management or catastrophic event.

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PROPOSED REVEGETATION SPECIES (WF11 TYPE)

x Final dominance should display occasional taraire, kohekohe, rewarewa, pururi, towai and rimu.

SPECIES COMMON NAME ++ use most of 1.5m spacing + supplemently Alectryon excelsus titoki + Aristolia serrata wineberry ++ Coprosma lucida Shining karamu ++ Coprosma propinqua mingimingi + Coprosma robusta karamu ++ Cordyline australis cabbage tree + Geniostome ligustrifolium hangehange + Hebe stricta var stricta koromiko + Kunzea ericoides kanuka ++ Leptospermum scoparium manuka + Leucopogon fasciculatus mingimingi + Melicytus ramiflorus mahoe ++ Melicope simplex poataniwha + Myrsine australis mapou ++ Pittosporum tenuifolium kohuhu + Pseudopanax aboreus five finger ++

SECONDARY PLANTING NB: For secondary (Year 3) 15 m spacing allowing for view plants ensure at least corridors two of any single species are used for pollination Beilschmiedia taraire taraire + Dacrydium cupressinum rimu + Dysoxylum spectabile kohekohe ++ Knightia excelsa rewarewa + Vitex lucens puriri + Weinmannia sylvicola towai ++

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APPENDIX 5: WEED & PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

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WEED & PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

PROPOSED SUBDIVISION 256 WHARAU ROAD, KERIKERI Lots 1 DP 194156 & 1 DP 319711

APRIL 2021 PO Box 229 , Kerikeri PH 021 151 8315

This document details weed and pest management and accompanying monitoring of the subject site to ensure the success of the revegetation

It references the accompanying PLANTING GUIDELINE. Together these two documents detail the management means and methods to accomplish enhancement of the subdivision proposal.

Monitoring is both useful and essential to ensure the success of plantings and the effectiveness of pest plant and animal control, including in the event of any change of ownership or pest contractor.

The combination of habitat creation and pest control will vastly increase the carrying capacity for indigenous fauna. This may create a sink in the landscape for pest and predator species. Pest populations are dynamic and may also be influenced by offsite factors e.g. offsite level of control.

In this event, consistent monitoring will facilitate adaptive management by identifying any increased or new infestations requiring additional control.

PEST ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the following management plan is to

x facilitate protection of onsite native flora and habitat through reduction and maintenance of mammalian pests to low levels

Target pests are

x Possums x Rodents x Mustelids x Rabbits

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The pest management proposed is for three years. After this period, some level of control should continue in perpetuity to ensure the sustainability and resilience of the created habitat. It may be that a community/ residents group may be invited to assist, at the owners discretion.

The plan has been designed to provide broad scale control.

If a landowner or owner’s nominee does not feel confident carrying this out they must contract an experienced pest control operator to fulfil their obligations including providing evidence of on-going pest control as outlined in more detail under ‘MONITORING’. Tally sheets or online app such as trap.org.nz are appropriate. Due to the simple, small area pre trapping monitoring is not considered necessary and estimated pest presence is based on a typical local scenario. A pest contractor may opt to establish 5%RTC to inform ongoing adaptive management.

Maintenance or replacement of the traps is the responsibility of the landowner thereon to maintain numbers. Replacement traps can be ordered from the Northland Regional Council Biosecurity / Pest Control Officer who may offer advice if required.

Current Contact - Mike Knight

TARGET SPECIES

BROWSERS

x Possums -population estimated to be low - medium due to local trapping but likely to increase with revegetation as nest sites available in larger stature trees x Rabbits/ hares – estimated medium due to pasture surrounds (sighted during the day during site visit)

PREDATORS

x Rats – estimated medium to increasing residential character x Mustelids – primarily stoats; favour rats as prey

NB. Due to the residential nature of the site it is not appropriate to trap for feral cats as domestic pets are likely to be caught. If cats are sighted the owner may opt for live traps or contact NRC for advice.

TRAPS & DENSITY

Per Lot

x 1 x DoC 200 (singles in wooden box standard entrance) - mustelids, rats x 1x AT220 Autotrap – possums, rats

This combines the convenience of low maintenance automatic traps as well as a readily movable ‘mop up’ trap to target stoats & prevent failure through trap fatigue/avoidance.

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LOCATIONS

At owner’s discretion to give coverage all areas.

Note trap locations with brief description or placement with fluorescent tape to help relocate them.

Key locations are alongside tracks; nearby any flowering or fruiting trees that may attract pests e.g. puriri. Some trees to be planted onsite eg. Kohekohe, are particularly palatable to possums. Familiarity with these species will help target trapping as vegetation matures.

MAINTENANCE

Trap operators should be aware of how to safely clean and maintain traps. They are responsible for their own health and safety. Traps should be checked regularly for deterioration as a faulty trap may inflict undue suffering or cause trap avoidance if an animal escapes.

Advice how to maintain DoC traps is available in Predator Free 2050 – A practical guide to trapping (DoC 2019)

Wear gloves to handle dead animals.

The following images provide details of the traps prescribed.

DoC 200 Single

CATCH – mustelids, rodents

SET – near water, along tracks, by logs. Approach to entrance must be keep free of weeds and leaves

BAIT –rabbit; pilchards; whole egg

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AT220 (NZ AUTOTRAPS)

CATCH – Possums & Rats

x Deactivates during daytime x Resets/ Rebaits 100x x Each reset is logged and accessible via computer

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PEST MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE

x Appointment of a Pest Control Contractor At owners discretion. Contractors should be able to provide an up to date Health and Safety Plan that includes working at night; firearms, traps and consideration of residential occupants/ recreational users of the area

x KNOCKDOWN PHASE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO PLANTING o Knockdown control of rats using Rat-a- Bait stations throughout the Lot. Put out at night for three nights in a row, retrieving in the morning, stop for a fortnight and then for a further three nights. o Knock down spotlighting and night shooting of possums/ hares and rabbits for a week consecutive nights prior to planting. This must be undertaken by a licenced gunowner with notice to neighbours/residents.

x INSTALL TRAPS AFTER KNOCKDOWN PHASE PRIOR TO PLANTING This will avoid bulking of rats in traps

x 1 WEEK AFTER PLANTING

Check for browse and instigate a further round of pest control to protect plantings if required

x EVERY 3 WEEKS

o Check/ reset DoC 200 commencing with planting and record results. o Check and record any browse at trap reset as per MONITORING

x EVERY 6 MONTHS

Maintain traps. Replace if necessary.

x ONCE A YEAR

Summer spotlight and shoot for rabbits if grazing detected from monitoring/sighting

NOTES

x Refresh bait each reset for the DoC200 and vary baits periodically

x Burying carcasses near trees will assist growth

x During trap reset record tally and notes as per MONITORING. This may be done in hard copy or via an app e.g. trap.org.nz . x Trap locations should be moved at least once every three months (quarterly).

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MONITORING

Monitoring of trapping through catch records and photos is mandatory.

x Each trap reset (DoC 200) record o species trapped/ killed o bait o date o any browse on nearby plants/ scat/ evidence of predation x Quarterly photograph correctly baited and set traps

Audit may be carried out to ensure the pest management strategy is upheld, including infringement notices if this schedule is not maintained. Retain results of monitoring an app such as trap.org.nz or hardcopy/ spreadsheet to be made available as required.

Regular browse damage by rabbits, hares or possums indicates pest control is inadequate for the sustainability of the plantings.

Traps that regularly fail to catch should be checked for faults and moved to a different location. Conversely, consistent catch may indicate increased trapping intensity is required. The pest contractor may elect to conduct audit and alter trapping regime accordingly. This should be documented for review.

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PEST PLANT CONTROL & REVEGETATION MAINTENANCE

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the following management is to

Facilitate establishment of onsite native flora and habitat through reduction of prominent and shade tolerant weed species

Pest plant control will consist of three phases combined with maintenance of the planting

x Initial site preparation phase x Establishment phase x Quarterly maintenance.

SITE PREPARATION

Site preparation is a key factor in the successful establishment of indigenous plantings. The focus for weed control is prominent and shade tolerant species and may include chemical and physical control (felling; hand weeding).

The owner intends to fell several gums and pines that serve as a shelterbelt along the roadside boundary. This should be done prior to planting. Remaining trees and onsite exotic landscaping trees are not adverse to the revegetation efforts and need not be removed. They provide nesting/ perching opportunity and spatial heterogeneity for fauna; refugia during planting disturbance and shelter and shade for the establishing plants.

Specified control does not include the general pastoral species or small herbaceous species that may be removed selectively during the establishment or maintenance phase as plantings mature. Existing native ferns are particularly sensitive to sprays.

x Spray rank grass in Area Z Glyphosphate herbicide 2 months prior to planting to allow a follow up spray not less than two weeks before planting.

x Control prominent and invasive weeds onsite as below. The following are provided as a guide only. Further species may become obvious or prominent during the initial 3 year period of control.

x Smaller weeds in planting areas may be controlled by manual removal as planting occurs. Do not blanket spray Area W, X or Y. Broadleaf weeds, even dock or inkweed, provide a degree of shading to the soil surface, but do not have such a strongly competitive root system as ferns or shrubs.

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PROMINENT WEEDS FOR CONTROL

SPECIES COMMON NAME CONTROL METHOD Calystegia silvatica Greater bindweed Cut and stump treat stems with 1g metsulfuron methyl (600g/kg e.g ESCORT)/ L Colocasia esculenta Taro Cut and spray with 10ml/L glyphosphate Cortaderia selloana & jubata Pampas 100ml/10L glyphosphate & penetrant Ipomoea indica Blue morning glory Cut and treat stems within ten minutes of cutting with 100ml glyphosphate +1g metsulfuron methyl per L water Ligustrum sinense Privet Cut and stump treat immediately 5g metsulfuron methyl /L Paraserianthus lophantha Brush wattle Spray new seedlings with glyphosphate 10ml/L Stump trees paint triclopyr 600 EC30ml/10L Polygala myrtifolia Sweet pea shrub Hand pull small plants (all year round). Mulch. Slash larger plants in regenerating shrubland (summer). Mulch. Stump swab (all year round): metsulfuron-methyl 600g/kg (1g/L) or a product containing 100g picloram+300g triclopyr/L (100ml/L). Setaria palmifolia Palm grass Pull out young plants – Caution leaf stalks are covered in irritating hairs. Spray in spring (200ml glyphosate + 20ml penetrant/10L Solanum mauritianum Wooley nightshade/ Pull out small plants. Caution – some people are allergic to Tabaco weed sap and hairy leaves/stalks Cut and paint tricopyr (600 EC) 100ml/L Transcantia fluminensis Wandering willy 60ml triclopyr (300g/L eg Grazon) +10ml penetrant /10L Ulex europaeus Gorse Limited currently to small individuals Spray 5g metsulfuron methyl +penetrant 10L SUSTAINED CONTROL PLANT – none within 10m of boundary Zantedeschia spp Arum lilly. Slash clump to groundlevel. Paint with 1g metsulfron- All parts highly methyl +100 ml glyphosphate+penetrant per L poisonous Control Methods as per best practice www.nrc.govt.nz/Environment/Weed-and-pest-control/Pest-plants & www.weedbusters.org.nz

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ESTABLISHMENT PHASE

Fortnightly for 3 months commencing with planting

x Visual inspection for weed, plant health or pest damage make notes as per MONITORING x Remedial action as necessary e.g replant/ replace any uprooted plants. In the evident of pest damage by rabbits or other pests consult pest contractor, adaptive management may be necessary x Control weeds that are competing directly by hand-weeding/ spot spray with glyphosphate taking appropriate care around plantings x Continue control methods as required on prominent species as above x Where desirable natives have naturally established, these shall also be retained and released x General maintenance – remove wind blown refuse, check plant health issues x Communicate any issues to owner/ ecologist/ pest control contractor as appropriate e.g. Suspected myrtle rust

QUARTERLY

Ongoing on a 3 monthly cycle

x Visual inspection for weed, plant health or pest damage make notes as per MONITORING x Remedial action as necessary e.g replant/ replace any uprooted plants in next growing season. In the evident of pest damage by rabbits or other pests consult pest contractor, adaptive management may be necessary x Control weeds that are competing directly by hand-weeding/ spot spray with glyphosphate taking appropriate care around plantings x Continue control methods as required on prominent species as above x Where desirable natives have naturally established, these shall also be retained and released x General maintenance – remove windblown refuse, note any plant health issues x Communicate any issues to owner/ ecologist/ pest control contractor as appropriate

QUARTERLY YEAR 1 -3 SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER SPRING December March June September VISUAL INSPECTION & NOTES • • • • WEED CONTROL • x • • REPLACEMENT PLANTING AS REQUIRED June/July/August ONGOING PEST CONTROL • • • • GENERAL MAINTENANCE • • • • ECOLOGIST CHECK AND PHOTOPOINT • •

Plant losses are inevitable due to a multitude of reasons but regular checks will enable them to be systematically identified and replaced in the closest growing season to maintain densities.

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The cause should be established and addressed prior to reintroducing the same species. Replacements must be original planting scheme species. Choose a species that is thriving. Do not introduce exotic species. Mass mortality of a species or area is cause to contact the ecologist/ pest control contractor.

Dieback of kauri/ myrtle rust should be notified to the NRC Biodiversity Officer Kaitaia Area Office

x (09) 4086600

STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS

No species may be introduced or propagated onsite that are listed in: x National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA) www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pests/surv-mgmt/mgmt/prog/nppa/list x Northland Regional Pest Management Strategy (NRPMS) www.nrc.govt.nz/Resource-Library-Summary/Plans-and-Policies/Pest-management/Northland-Pest- Management-Strategies

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MONITORING

Initial check 2 weeks after planting and with weeding schedule thereafter

x Check and record signs of grazing pest presence o plant damage on indicator species particularly : mahoe, hangehange, large- leafed coprosma shrubs, puriri and kohekohe o pellets & sightings.

x Dumping of domestic garden waste that may contain invasive plants

PHOTOPOINTS

Photopoints provide a visual record that management is compliant and successful. This must be undertaken formally by way of a site visit and photopoint by an ecologist on a six monthly basis. The ecologist will also inspect factors including, but not limited to:

x Weed presence/ maintenance x Plant mortality and density x Weed disposal x Browse damage/ Insect Damage/ Disease

Any recommendations are to be implemented at the expense of the landowner for, example, improved weed control, pest, disease or other maintenance requirements.

Photopoints locations will be established after planting to capture informative vistas. They consist of a post or warratah enabling accurate photo replication over time. These must not be moved.

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STORMWATER NEUTRALITY REPORT Proposed Subdivision – 256 Wharau Road, Kerikeri

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7564 30 April 2021

STORMWATER NEUTRALITY REPORT S. TURNER, 256 WHARAU ROAD, KERIKERI

Introduction S. Turner is preparing to subdivide RT 77736 into two lots located along Wharau Road, Kerikeri, and requires a stormwater design to mitigate the effects of any increase in impermeable surfaces.

The site has an existing dwelling and driveway that upholds existing use rights, and the stormwater management design aims improve on the current stormwater situation by reducing the discharge rate. Stormwater from the existing building would be attenuated along with any future building on Lot 2, in compensation for leaving the driveways unattenuated.

The design calculations for Lot 1 factor in the dwelling roof area of 435m² with recommended attenuation requirements that are to form conditions of the subdivision resource consent.

Lot 2 requirements would be left to the building consent stage, enforced under a consent notice with recommendation that any building consent application shall be accompanied by a stormwater attenuation design for the roof surface area.

The management of stormwater aims to achieve a fair balance between predevelopment effects (includes existing permitted structures) and post development effects (future buildings and driveways) for a peak storm achieving neutrality by way for controlling the roof surface stormwater in a standalone tank and adopts attenuation in accordance with 10% AEP plus climate change for 90min after the peak.

The proposed mitigation measures, as far as practical, would uphold low impact design principles outlined in Guideline Document GD01, RPS Freshwater Management 2020, and other relevant guideline documents.

Limitations Donaldson’s Surveyors Ltd provides this information as a recommendation for the purpose of a Stormwater Management assessment under the Operative Far North District Plan. The information and opinions contained within this report align with councils stormwater attenuation directives and shall be for the use of our client and the Far North District Council, and shall not be used in any other context, unless agreed to by Donaldson’s Surveyors Ltd. Donaldson’s Surveyors Ltd shall not be liable for any failures or damages associated with the recommendations or the physical construction or any lack of maintenance.

Site Description The proposed building and future garage would be located approximately in accordance with the subdivision scheme plan and shown on the catchment plan attached. The site has a moderate grade of approximately 1:5 sloping to the southwest, with a grassed surface.

The soil type is mapped as Hikurunui silt loam with yellow subsoil (HKrH), classed imperfectly to poorly drained being soil of rolling hilly land (NZMS 290 SHEET P 04/05).

Stormwater from the existing driveway is controlled in open drains and discharges under the formation approximately 20m from the parking area, discharging through a vegetated area before displacing near the roadside. Normal sheetflow from Lot 1 is towards the southwest, and all stormwater from the existing dwelling would be controlled in a spreader displacing to the south away from the future building site on Lot 2.

There are no signs of onsite erosion onsite.

2 Stormwater management Principles

Stormwater Management Devices GD01 A1.2 The scope of this guideline document is confined to the management of stormwater, which is defined as: “Rainfall runoff from land, including constructed impervious areas such as roads, pavement, roofs and urban areas which may contain dissolved or entrained contaminants, and which is diverted and discharged to land and water.”

A4.2 Designing to reflect mana whenua values (GD01) Mauri is a concept recognised by mana whenua as the connection between spiritual, physical and temporal realms. Loosely translated as the life force or life essence which exists within all matter, mauri sits at the very core of sustainable design for mana whenua and Te Ao MƗori – the MƗori worldview. A key concern to mana whenua is the effect on the mauri of water caused by pollution of a stream, river, estuary, catchment or harbour. This can be due to sediment entering waterways, loss of riparian margins and the loss of native habitat to support native flora and fauna.

B1.0 Design process for stormwater management devices Stormwater management must be considered early in the overall design process to ensure the site meets the hydrologic needs of the post-development catchment. It is important that a comprehensive land planning assessment is done, taking into consideration the proposed development land use and the effects on the wider catchment, both upstream and downstream. This will ensure stormwater management is designed for, alongside all other aspects of the development.

NPS Freshwater Management 2020 Part 4 Ecosystem health – There are 5 biophysical components that contribute to freshwater ecosystem health, and it is necessary that all of them are managed. They are: Water quality – the physical and chemical measures of the water, such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, suspended sediment, nutrients and toxicants. Water quantity – the extent and variability in the level or flow of water. Habitat – the physical forms, structures, and extent of the water body, its bed, banks and margins; its riparian vegetation; and its connections to the floodplain and to groundwater. Aquatic life – the abundance and diversity of biota and microbes, innervates, plants, fish and birds. Ecological processes – the interactions among biota and their physical and chemical environment such as primary production, decomposition, nutrient cycling and tropic connectivity.

Design The site has considerable impermeable surfaces that define ‘existing use’, and as a rural situation with gravel driveway (a surface that has some absorption capability, and stormwater is displaced to open drains for pre- treatment soakage), the focus of stormwater management is instead on the roof areas to reduce the rate at which water is discharged from the site.

Lot 1 impermeable roof surface areas are to be managed in a standalone water tank (25m³).

Stormwater attenuation is preferred to reduce the rate at which stormwater discharges from the site and this report concentrates on managing the roof surface impermeable areas, similar to what will be required in the future on Lot 2 at the building consent stage.

Prior to stormwater discharging to the coast, the lower catchments feeds into defined gullies that typically have wetlands where the level of flow should not be increased as a result of development.

Attenuation storage volumes have been calculated for 10% AEP with hydrology software using the SCS method, 24hr synthetic storm, based on HIRDS storm data, with restricted attenuation to achieve predevelopment levels close to 90-minutes after the peak (as recommended by IAM’s stormwater engineer). The SCS or NRCS method is based on the variable source area concept for promoting runoff. The variable source concept is based on part of the catchment contributing to runoff at an increasing rate with increasing rainfall. It can be demonstrated that a unique storage function can be defined across a catchment representing the catchment type (land use, soil type etc.). The soil type is considered to sit between Category B & C, and CN values have been reduced by one category as recommended in TP 108.

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Stormwater flow rate and storage analysis

RCP6.0 – 2081-2100

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LOT 1 BUILDING ROOF STORMWATER ATTENUATION CALCULATIONS

Q10 (RCP6.0 – 2081-2100)

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Attenuation Tank storage volumes & outlet pipe sizes

7 FAR NORTH DISTRICT PLAN

13.7.3.4 STORMWATER DISPOSAL (a) All allotments shall be provided, within their net area, with a means for the disposal of collected stormwater from the roof of all potential or existing buildings and from all impervious surfaces, in such a way so as to avoid or mitigate any adverse effects of stormwater runoff on receiving environments, including downstream properties. This shall be done for a rainfall event with a 10% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP).

The stormwater design accounts for all roof impermeable surfaces and considers the ground impermeable surface (as existing use) to be adequately controlled within open drains. Compensation for the future driveway by way of attenuating the existing roof area is acceptable as the net outcome is improved.

A consent notice is to be created on Lot 2 recording the need to attenuate all future roof areas, and to carry out routine maintenance. The maintenance would be applied also to Lot 1.

A consent condition is to note that the existing building activity on Lot 1 is required to be attenuated prior to 224 completion.

The mitigation measures are designed for a 10 year events, mitigating adverse effects on the receiving environment.

(b) The preferred means of disposal of collected stormwater in urban areas will be by way of piping to an approved outfall, each new allotment shall be provided with a piped connection to the outfall laid at least 600mm into the net area of the allotment. This includes land allocated on a cross lease or company lease. The connection should be at the lowest point of the site to enable water from driveways and other impervious surfaces to drain to it. Where it is not practical to provide stormwater connections for each lot then the application for subdivision shall include a report detailing how stormwater from each lot is to be disposed of without adversely affecting downstream properties or the receiving environment.

Not applicable.

(c) The provision of grass swales and other water retention devices such as ponds and depressions in the land surface may be required by the Council in order to achieve adequate mitigation of the effects of stormwater runoff.

Grassed swales are being used alongside the driveway formation.

(d) All subdivision applications creating sites 2ha or less shall include a detailed report from a Chartered Professional Engineer or other suitably qualified person addressing stormwater disposal.

This report qualifies as a stormwater disposal assessment.

(e) Where flow rate control is required to protect downstream properties and/or the receiving environment then the stormwater disposal system shall be designed in accordance with the onsite control practices as contained in “Technical Publications”.

There are no immediate buildings on adjoining properties to be affected. The proposal achieves an improved outcome from that already occurring (currently no attenuation) and stormwater is able to be controlled by slow release. The proposed mitigation measures are in accordance with relevant technical publications and engineering guidelines.

8 Stormwater assessment criteria (a) Whether the application complies with any The proposal complies with NRC permitted regional rules relating to any water or discharge standards. permits required under the Act, and with any resource consent issued to the District Council in relation to any urban drainage area stormwater management plan or similar plan.

(b) Whether the application complies with the The stormwater management would comply with provisions of the Council's “Engineering Standards relevant engineering standards and guidelines. and Guidelines” (2004) - Revised March 2009 (to be used in conjunction with NZS 4404:2004).

(c) Whether the application complies with The proposal is considered to comply. the Far North District Council Strategic Plan - Drainage.

(d) The degree to which Low Impact Design principles Stormwater discharge from all driveway surfaces is have been used to reduce site impermeability and to directed to grassed swales that naturally absorb and retain natural permeable areas. treat non-point source contaminants during a storm’s inception. The attenuation tank is defined as a low impact design method.

(e) The adequacy of the proposed means of disposing All roof impermeable surface areas are directed to an of collected stormwater from the roof of all potential or attenuation tank prior to discharging to ground existing buildings and from all impervious surfaces. spreader.

(f) The adequacy of any proposed means for The likelihood of any litter is negligible. screening out litter, the capture of chemical spillages, the containment of contamination from roads and paved areas, and of siltation. (g) The practicality of retaining open natural The tank system contains stormwater for a short waterway systems for stormwater disposal in period of time before releasing it back to the natural preference to piped or canal systems and adverse ground at a rate that aims to minimise adverse effects effects on existing waterways. on existing waterways.

(h) Whether there is sufficient capacity available in the Not applicable. Council's outfall stormwater system to cater for increased run-off from the proposed allotments.

(i) Where an existing outfall is not capable of The outfall is capable to accepting the runoff because accepting increased run-off, the adequacy of there is no increase in the rate of runoff. proposals and solutions for disposing of run-off.

(j) The necessity to provide on-site retention basins to Attenuation is proposed to satisfy these aspects. contain surface run-off where the capacity of the outfall is incapable of accepting flows, and where the outfall has limited capacity, any need to restrict the rate of discharge from the subdivision to the same rate of discharge that existed on the land before the subdivision takes place. (k) Any adverse effects of the proposed subdivision The proposed mitigation measures are considered to on drainage to, or from, adjoining properties and uphold a less than minor effect not to cause any mitigation measures proposed to control any adverse adverse effects. effects. (l) In accordance with sustainable management All stormwater is drained by gravity. practices, the importance of disposing of stormwater by way of gravity pipe lines. However, where topography dictates that this is not possible, the adequacy of proposed pumping stations put forward as a satisfactory alternative.

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(m) The extent to which it is proposed to fill contrary There is no change to natural grades. to the natural fall of the country to obtain gravity Easements / covenants are not required. outfall; the practicality of obtaining easements No filling or pumping is required. through adjoining owners' land to other outfall systems; and whether filling or pumping may constitute a satisfactory alternative.

(n) For stormwater pipes and open waterway Not applicable. systems, the provision of appropriate easements in favour of either the registered user or in the case of the Council, easements in gross, to be shown on the survey plan for the subdivision, including private connections passing over other land protected by easements in favour of the user.

(o) Where an easement is defined as a line, being the N/A centre line of a pipe already laid, the effect of any alteration of its size and the need to create a new easement.

(p) For any stormwater outfall pipeline through a N/A reserve, the prior consent of the Council, and the need for an appropriate easement.

(q) The need for and extent of any financial N/A contributions to achieve the above matters.

(r) The need for a local purpose reserve to be set N/A aside and vested in the Council as a site for any public utility required to be provided.

SUMMARY DESIGN Roof Attenuation – using 25m³ tank Q10 – V = 21m³ with outlet orifice = 25mm

RECOMMENDATIONS

Conditions of Resource Consent to include:

Prior to 224 completion; the consent holder shall install the stormwater attenuation design in general accordance with the report/design prepared by Donaldson’s Surveyors dated 30 April 2021 accompanying subdivision application RC______.

The consent holder shall register a Consent Notice on the title of Lot 2; The landowner shall submit a stormwater attenuation design for any roof surface area over 25m² with the building consent application, satisfying a 10% AEP event plus climate change, 90-minutes after the peak.

10 The consent holder shall register a Consent Notice on the titles of Lots 1 & 2;

1) Landowners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their stormwater attenuation tanks and maintenance shall be routinely carried out every 3-6 months, with any issues/faults to be instructed for repair by registered drainlayer:

- Check and remove debris at gutter inlets (gutter guard or similar). - Check and remove debris at detention outlet by removing inspection cap.

CONCLUSION The site has existing approved impermeable surfaces upholding ‘existing use rights’, and with the proposed subdivisions future use introducing additional impermeable surfaces from building and driveway it is necessary to attenuate stormwater occurring from increased site cover to reduce impacts on the lower catchment. The stormwater management goal aims to ensure the post development effects achieve a balanced outcome, made possible by attenuating the roof surface area of the existing dwelling as part of the subdivision consent, in compensation for any future driveway on Lot 2, and also to require independent attenuation for the future dwelling roof area.

The proposed stormwater neutrality reduces the peak post development effects to be below the current rate stormwater is discharged from the site for up to a 10% AEP (including climate change predictions) 90-minutes after the peak.

The proposed stormwater management reduces the rate of stormwater discharge upholding a less than minor stormwater effect on the environment.

Micah Donaldson DONALDSONS Land engineering surveyors & development planners

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21 April 2021

Micah Donaldson Donaldsons PO Box 211 KERIKERI

Email: [email protected]

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: PROPOSED SUBDIVISION – Stephen Turner, 256 Wharau Road, Kerikeri. Lot 1 DP 319711.

Thank you for your recent correspondence with attached proposed subdivision scheme plans.

Top Energy’s requirements for this subdivision is nil Top Energy advises that proposed Lot 1 has an existing power supply and Lot 2 has a provision for a power supply through an existing easement.

In addition, Top Energy supports the cancellation of the existing easement (Doc 5728827.9) over areas shown C, D & E on the scheme plan.

In order to get a letter from Top Energy upon completion of your subdivision, a copy of the resource consent decision must be provided.

Yours sincerely

Aaron Birt Planning and Design T: 09 407 0685 E: [email protected]

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