Final Decision Cover

Final Report and Decision of the Board of Inquiry into the Hauāuru mā Raki Wind Farm and Infrastructure Connection to Grid

Final report and decision made under Section 149 of the Resource Management Act 1991 as amended in 2005

Volume 2 of 3

Published in May 2011

By the Board of Inquiry into the Hauāuru mā Raki Wind Farm Proposal and Infrastructure Connection to Grid

ISBN: 978-0-478-37225-0 (print) ISBN: 978-0-478-37226-7 (web) ISBN: 978-0-478-37227-4 (CD-ROM) Main Tab Name: CWL – District Hauāuru mā Raki – Waikato Wind Farm District Council Conditions – May 2011 Contact Wind Limited

FDC Resource Consent L08052

Consent Type: Land use consent

Activity authorised: Construction, operation and maintenance of a wind farm (Hauāuru mā Raki), including the erection and operation of wind turbine generators, site mobilisation and establishment, earthworks and land disturbance, underground and overground 33kV transmission works, and site reinstatement.

Location / map reference: West coast of the North Island between approximately 4 kilometres south of Port Waikato in north and the boundary of the former Franklin District and Waikato District in the south (on the properties shown on Location Plan 1 attached in Schedule Two) dated 24 March 2011.

Legal Description As listed under “Franklin Consent - Location of proposed Windfarm” reference numbers 1-10 and “Waikato Consent – Location of proposed Windfarm” reference numbers 1-18 in Schedule Three attached.

Consent Duration: 50 years from the date of commencement in accordance with s116 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Conditions:

1. The exercise of this consent is subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Schedule One attached.

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FDC Resource Consent L08053

Consent Type: Land use consent

Activity authorised: The re-opening and operation of Whitford Quarry including rock crushing and processing.

Location / map reference: Approximately 2km north-west of the junction of Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road and Waikaretu Valley Road (as shown on Beca Plans 18 and 21 attached in Schedule Two).

Legal Description As listed under “Franklin District Consents – Roading Improvements, Whitford Quarry, Concrete Batching Plants, and Public Viewing Areas” reference number 46 in Schedule Three attached.

Consent Duration: 15 years from the date of commencement in accordance with s116 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Conditions:

1. The exercise of this consent is subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Schedule One attached and the conditions outlined below.

2. The consent holder shall operate the quarry in general accordance with the Whitford Waikaretu Quarry Management Report, June 2008 (Schedule Twelve), subject to the conditions in this consent.

3. Aggregate and material from the quarry may be used for all construction activities associated with the Hauāuru mā Raki - Waikato Wind Farm project (including related transmission infrastructure, public road improvements and mitigation projects), but not for other public road projects.

4. The quarry shall be closed and decommissioned on completion of the last stage of construction for the Hauāuru mā Raki - Waikato Wind Farm project (including related transmission infrastructure public road improvements, and mitigation projects). For the avoidance of doubt, a separate resource consent will be required if the quarry is to be utilised for any replacement of the wind turbines at the end of their efficient life.

5. The consent holder shall provide written notice to the Waikato District Council of the intent to decommission the quarry and shall prepare and submit a Quarry Decommissioning Management Plan to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement (acting in a technical certification capacity) three months prior to any decommissioning work.

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Purpose of the Quarry Decommissioning Management Plan

6. The Quarry Decommissioning Management Plan is to be prepared by an independent and suitably qualified and experienced person and shall set out the practices and procedures to be adopted to:

(a) ensure that appropriate management procedures are in place for the decommissioning and rehabilitation phase of the Quarry, and that potential adverse effects on the environment are properly remedied or mitigated; and

(b) define the scope and methodology for decommissioning and rehabilitation of the Quarry area and the ongoing maintenance of rehabilitation activities.

Objectives

7. The Quarry Decommissioning Management Plan shall set out the practices and procedures to be adopted to achieve an outcome generally in accordance with the following objectives:

(a) to ensure removal of infrastructure associated with operation of the Quarry;

(b) to create stable landforms by establishing vegetation cover and erosion-resistant surfaces that have characteristics that favour growth of sustainable plant communities and manage run off and sediment generation; and

Matters to be addressed

8. The Quarry Decommissioning Management Plan shall, as a minimum, address:

(a) the objectives set out in Condition 7 above;

(b) the personnel who will be on-site and their responsibilities, such that the provisions of the plan can be implemented at all times;

(d) methodologies associated with site rehabilitation, including but not limited to:

(i) erosion/sediment controls; (ii) a re-vegetation programme, including but not limited to provision for: a re-vegetation map for all areas of the site that are to be planted following decommissioning, and details of plant species intended to be used; and means for control of weeds.

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(e) completion criteria, that when met, will demonstrate completion of rehabilitation. The criteria shall include, as a minimum, measures that confirm:

(i) establishment of vegetation; (ii) management of earthworks and associated runoff or sediment generation; and (iii) outcomes of any weed control programmes.

Advice note

Conditions 2 to 8 are also imposed on regional consent WRC118074 and it is anticipated that the two Councils will coordinate the process of endorsement of the Quarry Decommissioning Management Plan required under Condition 5.

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FDC Resource Consent L08054

Consent Type: Land use consent

Activity authorised: Land use consent for two concrete batching plants.

Location / map reference: One approximately 10km south of Port Waikato to the west of the Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road and the second at the Whitford Quarry Site (as shown on Beca Plan 20 attached in Schedule Two).

Consent Duration: 15 years from the date of commencement in accordance with s116 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Conditions:

1. The exercise of this consent is subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Schedule One attached.

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FDC Resource Consent L08055

Consent Type: Land use consent

Activity authorised: Land use consent for three public viewing areas (including signage) and associated parking areas.

Location / map reference: Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road and Pukerewa Road (as shown on TDG Plan 27 attached in Schedule Seven).

Consent Duration: Unlimited from the date of commencement in accordance with s116 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Conditions:

1. The exercise of this consent is subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Schedule One attached.

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FDC Resource Consent L08056

Consent Type: Land use consent

Activity authorised: Land use consent for improvements to local roads.

Location / map reference: Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road, Port Waikato- Waikaretu Road, and Waikaretu Valley Road (as shown on TDG Plans 11, 12, 13, 14 and 21 attached in Schedule Seven).

Legal Description Council Road reserves and as listed under “Franklin District Consents – Roading Improvements, Whitford Quarry, Concrete Batching Plants, and Public Viewing Areas” reference numbers 1 to 45 in Schedule Three attached.

Consent Duration: Unlimited from the date of commencement in accordance with s116 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Conditions:

1. The exercise of this consent is subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Schedule One attached.

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WDC Resource Consent LUC0005/08

Consent Type: Land use consent

Location / map reference: West coast of the North Island, Waikato District on the properties shown on Location Plan 2 attached in Schedule Two).

Legal Description As listed under “Waikato Consent - Location of proposed Windfarm” reference numbers 1-18 in Schedule Three attached.

Consent Duration: 50 years from the date of commencement in accordance with s116 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Conditions:

1. The exercise of this consent is subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Schedule One attached.

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WDC Resource Consent LUC0005/08.01

Consent Type: Land use consent

Activity authorised: Land use consent for two concrete batching plants.

Location / map reference: One south of the Waimai Stream on Te Akau Coast Road and the second south of the Mangati Stream on Te Akau South Road (as shown on Beca Plan 20 attached in Schedule Two).

Legal Description As listed under “Waikato District Consents – Roading Improvements, Concrete Batching Plants” reference numbers 66 and 67 in Schedule Three attached.

Consent Duration: 15 years from the date of commencement in accordance with s116 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Conditions:

1. The exercise of this consent is subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Schedule One attached.

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WDC Resource Consent LUC0005/08.02

Consent Type: Land use consent

Activity authorised: Land use consent for improvements to local roads.

Location / map reference: Te Akau Coast Road, Waingaro Road, Rotowaro Road and Te Akau South Road (as shown on TDG Plans 21, 22 and 25 attached in Schedule Seven).

Legal Description Council road reserves and as listed under “Waikato District Consents – Roading Improvements, Concrete Batching Plants” as listed as reference numbers 46 - 51 in Schedule Three attached.

Consent Duration: Unlimited from the date of commencement in accordance with s116 of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Conditions:

1. The exercise of this consent is subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Schedule One attached.

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SCHEDULE ONE – CONDITIONS Hauāuru mā Raki – Waikato Wind Farm District Council Conditions – May 2011 Contact Wind Limited

SCHEDULE ONE

Resource consent numbers L08052, L08053, L08054, L08055, L08056 LUC0005/08, LUC0005/08.01, and LUC0005/08.02 are subject to the following general conditions that shall apply to each individual consent, as applicable.

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 The wind farm development shall be in accordance with information provided in the “Contact Energy Limited and Contact Wind Limited resource consent application, Hauāuru mā Raki , Waikato Wind Farm” dated June 2008, and information provided in response to s92 requests “Contact Wind Limited and Contact Energy Limited – S92 Response”, dated 3 October and 5 December 2008, and as more particularly shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two of these conditions. In the event of any conflict or discrepancy between these documents the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two shall be determinative.

1.2 Pursuant to Section 125(1) Resource Management Act 1991, these consents will lapse if not given effect to within 10 years of the commencement of the consents. For the purpose of Section 125 of the Resource Management Act 1991 the commencement of the monitoring under Condition 6.22 shall give effect to these consents.

1.3 Turbine construction shall be completed within 15 years from the date of commencement of the consents.

1.4 The consent holder shall be responsible for all contracted operations relating to the exercise of these resource consents, and shall ensure contractors are made aware of the conditions of these resource consents relevant to their work area and ensure compliance with those conditions.

2.0 WIND FARM AND TURBINE CHARACTERISTICS

2.1 The area within which wind turbines may be located is shown on Wind Farm Detail Plans for each Block (see Schedule Two). The final turbine locations may vary within the Turbine Consent Areas shown on those plans but the maximum number of turbines permitted in each block shall be as follows:

Block A 8 turbines Block C 18 turbines Block D 26 turbines Block E 31 turbines Block F 16 turbines Block G 27 turbines Block H 13 turbines Block I 22 turbines Block J 7 turbines

All turbines shall meet the following standards:

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(a) The maximum turbine height (to the vertically extended blade tip) shall be 150 metres.

(b) The maximum turbine hub height shall be 100 metres.

(d) All turbines used within the wind farm (including any replacement turbines that are installed during the term of these consents) shall be of similar size and type and have three blades.

(e) Lattice style pylon towers shall not be used for the wind turbine structures.

(f) All turbines and turbine blades used within the wind farm shall be finished with the same industry standard low reflectivity finishes and light grey or off-white colour.

(g) Turbines within each block will be located so that as far as practicable wind flow at each turbine site is not disturbed by any other turbine. This will be achieved by separation of turbines so that an ellipse drawn around each turbine and orientated to the prevailing wind at 239 degrees from due north, with the long axis being five times the diameter of the turbine rotor and the narrow axis being three times that diameter, does not overlap the ellipse drawn round any other turbine by more than 50 metres horizontal distance along a line drawn between the respective turbines as a result of variation in the final turbine location within the Turbine Consent Areas shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two.

3.0 AS-BUILT PLANS

3.1 Within 3 months of construction of each block of turbines being completed, the consent holder shall provide the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory with as-built plans of the final locations of all facilities and infrastructure including:

(a) all turbines and their turbine platform and foundation areas;

(b) all internal roading;

(d) all permanent site facility locations;

(e) engineering survey plans and sections of major earthworks; and

(f) details of the as built subsoil drainage systems in cut and fill slopes.

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4.0 EARTHWORKS AND CONSTRUCTION

Advice Note - Definitions:

The following glossary of terms defines the various project elements:

Access road – permanent road constructed to accommodate site traffic but not necessarily including turbine erection crane.

Batter slope – a uniform slope in cut or fill which may be specifically designed for stability purposes and/or for the purpose of minimising earthworks.

Buffer zones – those areas identified on the plans in Schedule Two of these conditions, which are:

(i) 10 metres from identified archaeological sites as mapped on the plans;

(ii) 10 metres from streams, seeps and wetlands (excluding stream crossing works);

(iii) 10 metres from the edge of those areas mapped on the plans as Section 6(c) vegetation.

Carriageway – road surface specifically designed for use by road vehicles; includes traffic lanes and road shoulders but excludes pavement sloping edges and side drains (refer to Table 1 in Schedule Four of these conditions);

Cautionary zones – those areas identified on the plans in Schedule Two of these conditions, which are:

(i) 50 metres from identified Category “A” and “B” archaeological sites as mapped on the plans;

(ii) 50 metres from streams, seeps and wetlands (excluding stream crossing works);

(iii) 50 metres from the edge of those areas mapped on the plans as Section 6(c) vegetation.

Crane assembly area – formed area specifically constructed for crane assembly, usually adjacent to a turbine access road.

Crane pad – area formed at each turbine site to accommodate construction plant and equipment, including delivery and temporary storage of turbine components, turbine component assembly and crane operation.

Cut batter height – vertical height difference between the road subgrade level at centreline and top of cut (refer to Table 1 in Schedule Five of these conditions).

Cut or fill depth – vertical height difference at a given point between ground level prior to construction and finished ground level at that point (refer to figure 1 in Schedule Five of these conditions).

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Fill batter height – vertical height difference between the road subgrade level at centreline and toe of fill (refer to figure 1 in Schedule Five of these conditions).

Lay down area – storage area set aside or constructed for the purpose of temporarily storing materials and equipment, particularly turbine tower sections, nacelles and blades during construction.

Road shoulder – outside edge of Carriageway not normally used by traffic.

Road width – width of Carriageway.

Side drain – open drain formed alongside Carriageways to collect run off from the road surface and carry it to a suitable discharge point.

Section 6 (c) vegetation – significant indigenous vegetation with reference to Waikato Regional Policy Statement criteria and other assessment criteria, and shown on the plans in Schedule Two of these conditions.

Turbine – wind turbine structure including tower, nacelle unit, and blades.

Turbine access road – permanent road constructed to accommodate all site traffic including turbine erection crane.

Turbine consent area (TCA) – area within which a turbine tower and its foundation (but not necessarily turbine blades) will be located.

4.1 The consent holder shall prepare and implement separate “Earthworks and Construction Management Plans” for the following project components:

. Each wind farm block (Blocks A and C to J);

. Improvements to Local Roads; and

. The Whitford Quarry Site.

4.2 The plans shall be submitted to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory no later than 3 months prior to the commencement of any earthworks and construction associated with the relevant project component for certification that the plan meets the objectives and performance standards, and covers the matters to be addressed set out in Conditions 4.3 to 4.5 below. The consent holder shall undertake all works in accordance with the certified plans.

Earthworks and Construction Objectives

4.3 The Earthworks and Construction Management Plans shall provide for the following objectives:

(a) To minimise the heights of cut and fill batters directly associated with roading and the establishment of Crane pads.

(b) To minimise the volume of proposed earthworks required for the project through the design of batter slopes and access road alignments appropriate to expected soil types and geology and which may include steepening cut slopes when soil conditions allow, to reduce the overall earthworks volume and footprint.

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(c) To maximise the effectiveness of erosion and sediment control measures associated with earthworks by minimising sediment generation and sediment laden runoff.

(d) To minimise the overall area of disturbance, so as to reduce the potential impact of earthworks on areas of Section 6(c) vegetation, and streams, seeps or wetlands, and archaeological features as shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two of these conditions.

(e) To identify indigenous vegetation areas not classified under Section 6(c), and provide for the clear physical delineation of the maximum extent of vegetation removal prior to earthworks activities commencing.

(f) To minimise indigenous lizard mortality during vegetation removal in Blocks A, C and H.

(g) To minimise the potential for disruption to any active New Zealand falcon nest(s) identified within 200m of a construction or earthworked area.

(h) To ensure control and/or mitigation of adverse effects of any dust.

(i) To ensure that the earthworks are undertaken in a manner that provides for final surfaces that are suitable for rehabilitation and/or re-colonisation of native vegetation.

(j) To minimise the effects and introduction of weeds.

(k) To ensure that the areas of fill disposal are contoured so that they blend with the surrounding landform.

(l) To rehabilitate and revegetate earthworked areas in order to achieve the following:

(i) In the short-term to establish vegetated cover of earthworked surfaces to minimise the potential for erosion, minimise visibility of earthworks (through methods and procedures described in the Landscape Management Plan Guidelines included in Schedule Ten), and to favour growth of sustainable plant communities.

(ii) In the medium to long-term to establish vegetative cover and ecosystems that are similar in plant species composition, diversity and functioning to undisturbed ecosystems adjacent to earthworked areas, and which minimise visibility of earthworks.

(iii) The control or exclusion of weeds and pest animals, and stock within the rehabilitated and revegetated earthworked areas, in order to ensure successful revegetation of those earthworked areas.

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(m) To identify any areas of High Class soils within earthworks and construction areas, in order to conserve such soils during works, and reuse.

Performance Standards

4.4 All earthworks, facilities and infrastructure shall be constructed:

I. In accordance with the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two, provided that with the approval of the consent authority through the certification of the relevant Earthworks and Construction Management Plan and any associated SEMP, a change that is of no substantive effect and achieves an improved alignment or engineering outcome may be permitted; and

II. Other than the exceptions noted in Schedule Four of these conditions, in accordance with the following earthworks and construction standards and rehabilitation requirements:

(a) All turbine towers and their foundations shall be located within the identified Turbine Consent Areas.

(b) No turbine blade shall encroach within the air space above land that was not included on Plans 1 and 2 in Schedule Two of the applications for resource consent dated June 2008, or any formed public road.

(c) All Turbine Access Roads shall have a maximum Carriageway width of 7.5 metres, except for the straight sections of the access road through Te Umukaraka bush between the Turbine Consent Areas for C013 and C016, as more particularly shown on plans 1429-R515 and 1429-R517 in Schedule Two of these conditions, which shall have a maximum Carriageway width of 6 metres.

(d) No turbine towers, turbine foundations or associated earthworks and construction activities shall be located seaward of the “pink coastal escarpment line” as shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two except for the two earthworks exceptions noted in Schedule Four of these conditions.

(e) Cut and fill batters associated with the Turbine Access Roads shall have a maximum height of 12.5 metres (refer to Figure 1 in Schedule Five of these conditions), with batter slopes as follows:

(i) Cut batters: 1 vertical on 1 horizontal; (ii) Fill batters: 1 vertical on 2.5 horizontal except that in areas with predominantly clay terrain (such as Turbine Blocks C, southern D, F, and inland G), fills of up to 5m height can be 1 vertical on 2 horizontal, and fills of up to 1.2 metres height can be 1 vertical on 1.5 horizontal.

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Advice Note:

Where steeper cut and fill batters in specific areas are appropriate on a geotechnical engineering basis (taking into account the soil conditions), and where such batters would avoid adverse environmental effects or reduce the overall earthworks volume and footprint, such areas have been identified as exceptions in Schedule Four.

(f) Crane Pads shall have a maximum formed surface area of 1,800m².

(g) Spoil sites shall have depths and batter slopes as follows (refer to Figure 2 in Schedule Five of these conditions):

(i) Where spoil is predominantly clay (such as in turbine blocks C, southern D, F, and inland G, and the access to block H), a maximum disposal depth of 3 metres and a surface gradient of 1 vertical on 5 horizontal. (ii) Where spoil is predominantly sandy (such as in turbine blocks A, northern D, E, seaward G, most of H, I, and J), a maximum disposal depth of 6 metres and a surface gradient of 1 vertical on 3 horizontal. Advice Note:

Structural fill toe berms with slopes in accordance with e(ii) above may be constructed to ensure stability of spoil sites.

(h) Spoil sites shall not be located in streams, or seeps or wetlands as shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two of these conditions.

(i) Temporary lay down areas for storage of construction materials and equipment shall be located on spoil disposal areas or on areas of relatively flat land where the depth of cut does not exceed 1.5 metres.

(j) Sediment ponds shall have a maximum bund height of 3 metres.

(k) No earthworks or vegetation clearance shall be undertaken that involves a contiguous area of more than 0.2 hectares of high risk erosion areas as defined in the Waikato Regional Plan as at the commencement of these consents. Areas that have been pre-stabilised to reduce the risk of erosion will not form part of the high risk erosion area 0.2 hectare calculation.

(l) Other than the exceptions noted in Schedule Four of these conditions, earthworks and construction activities shall avoid the mapped archaeology, Section 6(c) vegetation, or streams, seeps or wetland features and their Buffer zones, as identified on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two of these conditions.

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(m) Not less than one month prior to any construction commencing on any project component, defined at the beginning of this condition, the consent holder shall define the active construction zone by clear marking (i.e. fence, tape or other appropriate mechanism).

(n) Cut and fill batters for Turbine Access Roads and turbine foundations in areas of native vegetation shall be revegetated with native species using hydroseed/hydromoss, planting of seedlings, fascining and mulching, in order to achieve the following planting and canopy density standards:

(i) minimum density of 1 plant per 1.5m2 of canopy cover within 2 years of planting; and (ii) 85% canopy closure within 3 years of planting.

Matters to be Addressed

4.5 The Earthworks and Construction Management plans shall, as a minimum, address the following matters:

(a) The methods and techniques to achieve the objectives and performance standards set out above in Conditions 4.3 and 4.4.

(b) An explanation of how the Earthworks and Construction Management Plans shall be implemented and associated roles, responsibilities and contact details for the principal persons responsible for management during the construction period. This shall include:

(i) arrangements and conduct of a pre-construction site meeting(s) between all relevant parties (including a Department of Conservation representative, Kaitiaki Liaison Group and relevant local authority representatives), prior to any works commencing on the site;

(ii) an outline of the engineering controls and supervision that will be applied;

(iii) a description of the documentation and information management and certification processes to be used in implementing the Earthworks and Construction Management Plans; and

(iv) a description of the process for monitoring performance and any changes to the plan based on any monitoring activity.

(d) An outline of the stability analysis design procedures that will be used, including the method of determining turbine setback zones and stability of existing natural slopes loaded by the works.

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(e) An outline of the engineering and management procedures for material sources, use, disposal and treatment, stockpiling, fill placement and disposal of unsuitable materials. Unsuitable or surplus material shall not be disposed of within a road reserve, native bush or springs/seep areas, or on public land.

(f) Detailed measures for groundwater control, including details of subsoil drainage, within disposal areas.

(g) Confirmation of volumes of cut, fill and unsuitable material.

(h) An outline by suitably qualified and experienced persons of the methods of site assessment that will be used to determine the need for the installation of sub soil drainage systems to all earthworks activities that will be required during construction.

(i) A description of such other procedures that will be employed to ensure sediment and erosion control requirements are achieved and land stability is not compromised by construction works.

(j) Procedures to ensure that all re-sowing and re-planting of cleared areas in the turbine consent areas and along road batters and cuts within existing indigenous vegetation sites comprise locally eco- sourced indigenous shrub/tree species (from within the Raglan Ecological District), and non invasive exotic grass species only, and which have lower susceptibility to stock or pest animal browsing. For the avoidance of doubt any replanting shall be designed so as to ensure the practical and efficient operation of wind turbines is not compromised.

(k) Confirmation of legal access rights sufficient to enable works to be undertaken.

(l) Details of how farm management will be integrated with the construction activities (including the consent holder making available an independent and experienced farm management adviser to work in consultation with the landowner) and revegetation/rehabilitation of earthworked areas so as to control stock movement and intrusion into revegetated areas, so as to achieve the canopy cover identified in Condition 4.4(n) above.

(m) Methods to ensure control of pest animals (including possums, deer, goats, pigs, rabbits, hares) during revegetation so as to enable successful establishment of native plantings and achieve the canopy cover identified in Condition 4.4(n) above. Such methods may include (but are not limited to):

(i) undertaking annual monitoring of site works to ensure new weed infestations are detected and removed before they have an opportunity to establish and spread; and/or (ii) pest control (baits, traps, hunting); and/or (iii) pest-proof fencing of revegetated areas.

(n) Details of the monitoring regime for revegetated areas and pest control methods (as identified in Condition 4.5(m) above), including

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frequency of inspections at a minimum of six-monthly intervals until the canopy cover identified in Condition 4.4(n) above is achieved. Such maintenance or repair actions may include (but are not limited to):

(i) additional hydroseeding; (ii) additional replanting; (iii) specific weed control or removal; or (iv) additional pest animal and stock control.

(o) Waste management measures to ensure there shall be no disposal of refuse on the site.

(p) A description of the areas where 33kV lines are to be installed overhead, and a description of the terrain or other reason which means that underground lines are not practicable in that location.

(q) Details of measures to ensure all culverts are designed so they do not impede the passage of fish both upstream and downstream in perennial waterbodies.

(r) Measures to ensure that any potable or stock water supplies that may be adversely affected by the exercise of these consents are monitored for water quality (subject to landowner access being provided) on a regular basis and where the suitability of the water for either potable use or stock water is compromised, such effects are either avoided or a replacement water supply provided.

(s) A description of the method for locating and translocating indigenous herpetofauna prior to indigenous vegetation removal.

(t) The details of a weed control strategy which shall include as a minimum:

(i) an inventory of the baseline of weed infestation at construction areas; (ii) assessment of identified weeds of local, regional or national importance in accordance with Environment Waikato‟s Regional Pest Management Strategy 2007 - 2012 (and any subsequent revisions); (iii) detail of methods to be used for weed removal and/or control; and (iv) contingency plans for high level infestations resulting from the construction operation.

(u) The details of measures to minimise the effects and introduction of weeds that shall include, but not be limited to:

(i) undertaking annual monitoring of site works to ensure new weed infestations are detected and removed before they have an opportunity to establish and spread; (ii) ensuring construction vehicles are cleaned of adhering soil before first entering the project site; and (iii) post-construction weed control (e.g. targeted herbicide spraying).

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(v) Measures to ensure mapped archaeological sites shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two within 50 metres of any proposed earthworks are demarcated by a qualified archaeologist with temporary fencing utilising waratahs with bright caps;

(w) Measures to ensure all earthworks along ridgelines and plateaux where archaeological sites are known to be present will be monitored by a qualified archaeologist and a tangata whenua monitoring representative, to establish whether additional unrecorded archaeological remains are present.

(x) Prior to the removal of any trees having the potential to be bat roosts, those trees must be surveyed by a suitably qualified expert for the presence of bats. Trees containing active roosts should not be removed until the bats have vacated the roost. Activities associated with tree removal should be carried out so they minimise disturbance to the surrounding vegetation.

Advice Note:

The Earthworks and Construction Management Plans and any associated SEMPs are required to be submitted to the Waikato Regional Council in accordance with Schedule One (General Conditions) to WRC 117912, and 118074 and to the Waikato District Council (as applicable under WDC consent LUC0005/08 and FDC consents L08052 and L08053). In order to avoid duplication of process, it is anticipated that the Councils will engage a common reviewer for the Earthworks and Construction Management Plans to provide for a common certification by the Councils (while recognising that not all matters contained within the Plans will necessarily be within the jurisdiction of both Councils).

4.6 For any earthworks or construction activities within mapped Section 6(c) vegetation, or a stream, seep or wetland feature, or the Buffer zones defined as exceptions in Schedule Four, or within the Cautionary zones shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two of these conditions that are associated with mapped archaeology, Section 6(c) vegetation, or a stream, seep or wetland feature, the consent holder shall submit to the Waikato District Council (and the Waikato Regional Council) a “Supplementary Environmental Management Plan” (SEMP) for such activities. The SEMPs shall form part of the relevant Earthworks and Construction Management Plan and shall set out the specific mechanisms, procedures and practices to ensure that any works within the mapped Section 6(c) vegetation, or stream, seep or wetland features, or the Buffer zones or Cautionary zones that are associated with mapped archaeology, Section 6(c) vegetation, or a stream, seep or wetland feature, are constructed so as to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects upon areas of cultural, archaeological or ecological value.

Matters to be addressed in the SEMPs: 4.7 As a minimum, each SEMP shall include provision for, and information on the following:

(a) The mechanisms, procedures, and practices to be followed to ensure that all works within the mapped Section 6(c) vegetation, or stream,

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seep or wetland features, or the Buffer zones and Cautionary zones that are associated with mapped archaeology, Section 6(c) vegetation, or a stream, seep or wetland feature as shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two are undertaken to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects upon the area‟s cultural, archaeological or ecological value.

(b) A map showing the specific location of each structure and/or component related to the construction activity and the archaeological or ecological feature (being an area mapped on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two as Section 6(c) vegetation, or a stream, seep or wetland).

(c) Physical demarcation of the archaeological, Section 6(c) vegetation, or stream, seep or wetland feature for which specific management is required.

(d) How, wherever practical, indigenous flora and fauna species directly affected will be relocated to an appropriate location of suitable habitat before works begin.

(e) Provision that following clearance of indigenous vegetation within Turbine Blocks C and H, planting and vegetation management is undertaken to create a dense vegetation seal at exposed edges of indigenous vegetation as soon as practicable after the completion of construction.

(f) Provision that construction work within 200 metres of a known New Zealand Falcon nest only proceeds while the nest is active, if a suitably qualified ornithologist determines that the nest will not be disturbed.

(g) Provision for stock piling and rapid relocation and spreading of locally sourced topsoil from each site within indigenous vegetation areas before construction to facilitate rapid re-colonisation of seeds, leaf litter, humus and soil invertebrate populations to new sites.

(h) A herpetofauna survey and relocation programme shall be included that:

(i) provides that any trapping for relocation is carried out not less than four weeks prior to any vegetation removal and at the time of year most likely to be successful for the affected species;

(ii) reflects consultation with the Director General of the Department of Conservation under the provisions of the Wildlife Act on appropriate areas for release of any nationally significant populations or protected species proposed for relocation; and

(iii) Includes provision for monitoring the success of any relocation and submission of a monitoring report to the Waikato District Council (with a copy to the Department of Conservation) within 1 month of monitoring being completed.

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(i) Further surveys of both indigenous and exotic trees in the relevant construction area to identify bat roosts, and no potential bat roosting trees identified within 100 metres of a construction site shall be felled as part of the construction works between the calendar months of May and September.

(j) Pre-construction monitoring processes where any works are proposed within Buffer or Cautionary Zones associated with mapped archaeological features, as follows:

(i) in the area north of the Tauterei Stream (Turbine Blocks A and C to I): the Pre Construction Reconnaissance process outlined in the Tahinga Taonga Hononga (Chance Find Procedure) (as set out in Schedule Eight) shall be undertaken; (ii) in Turbine Blocks H and I, the consent holder shall notify Ngaati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro representatives and shall consult with Ngaati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro kaumaatua if any taonga or kooiwi are found during pre-construction investigations undertaken pursuant to Condition j)(i) above; (iii) in the area to the south of the Tauterei Stream (Turbine Block J): the consent holder shall invite Tainui Aawhiro representatives to undertake exploratory surveys in a manner that is generally in accordance with the Tahinga Taonga Hononga (Chance Find Procedure)(Schedule Eleven); (iv) the findings and any recommendations from these processes will be reported to the consent holder who shall consult with the representatives of Ngaati Tahinga for Turbine Blocks A and C to I and Tainui Aawhiro for Turbine Block J, in the preparation of the relevant SEMP; and (v) any pre-construction preliminary investigation shall be undertaken with hand tools only with no heavy machinery used.

(k) The presence of nominated Tangata Whenua Monitoring Representatives onsite during construction works where those works are undertaken within a mapped Section 6(c) vegetation, or stream, seep or wetland feature, or within a Buffer Zone or Cautionary Zone associated with mapped archaeological, Section 6(c) vegetation, or stream, seep or wetland features shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two. The consent holder shall ensure that a representative approved by tangata whenua is given 10 working days notice of the opportunity to be present on site during construction in these areas. The approved tangata whenua representative shall be nominated by Ngaati Tahinga for Turbine Blocks A and C to G; nominated by Tainui Aawhiro for Turbine Block J; and in Turbine Blocks H and I Ngaati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro shall each nominate a representative.

(l) The presence of a qualified archaeologist onsite during construction works where those works are undertaken within a Buffer zone or Cautionary zone associated with mapped archaeology features shown on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two.

(m) The presence of a qualified ecologist onsite during construction works where those works are undertaken within a mapped ecological feature

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(being an area mapped on the plans as Section 6(c) vegetation, or a stream, seep or wetland), Buffer zone or Cautionary zone shown on the Wind Fram Detail Plans in Schedule Two.

(n) Identification of whether the structure and/or component related to the construction activity is temporary or permanent and confirmation of the risk of potential adverse effects on the mapped archaeological or ecological features (being an area mapped on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two as Section 6(c) vegetation, or a stream, seep or wetland).

(o) The timing and duration of the activity.

(p) Cross-section and plan drawings to scale showing the dimensions and nature of each structure and/or component related to the construction activity.

Landscape Management Guidelines and Plans

4.7A The consent holder shall engage a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Landscape Architect to prepare a set of Landscape Management Plan Guidelines (consistent with those attached as Schedule Ten), which are to provide a framework for the preparation of the individual Landscape Management Plans for each turbine block required by Condition 4.7D.

4.7B The Landscape Management Plan Guidelines shall guide and inform:

(a) the preparation of Landscape Management Plans;

(b) the detailed design of all project earthworks, including the micrositing of turbines within each turbine consent area; and

4.7C The consent holder shall submit the Landscape Management Plan Guidelines to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory no less than three months prior to construction of the wind farm.

4.7D The consent holder shall engage a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Landscape Architect to prepare a detailed Landscape Management Plan for each turbine block in conjunction with the Earthworks and Construction Management Plan and any relevant Supplementary Environmental Management Plans. The Landscape Architect shall consult with the Kaitiaki Liaison Group during the preparation of each Detailed Landscape Management Plan.

4.7E The consent holder shall submit each Landscape Management Plan to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory, no less than three months prior to work commencing for each turbine block, for certification that the Landscape Management Plan meets the requirement of this condition, Condition 4.7F and the Landscape Management Plan Guidelines (which is to be consistent with those set out in Schedule Ten).

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Landscape Management Plan Objectives and Matters to be Addressed

4.7F Matters to be addressed by the Landscape Management Plans shall include refinement of the final earthworks design, revegetation of earthworks, and planting. The Plan shall address specific matters relating to the following objectives:

(a) minimising effects of earthworks on topographical features and high quality soils, and maximising their effective and appropriate reuse; (b) achieving a sympathetic „fit‟ of earthworks to topography; (c) maintaining topographical features that characterise skyline ridges; (d) minimising visibility of earthworks from the shore and coastal marine area; (e) minimising visibility of earthworks from public roads and private dwellings; (f) avoiding encroachment of earthworks into watercourses and areas of native vegetation (except where such encroachment is permitted by the conditions of consent (Schedule Four)), and avoiding mapped archaeological features; (g) rehabilitating cut and fill batters with pasture grass or native vegetation in a manner that merges with adjacent land cover; (h) ensuring that planting seals any newly exposed edges of native vegetation; (i) ensuring that all cut and fill batters associated with access roads, and turbine platforms and pads (and associated hard stand) are contoured to visually integrate into the natural landform, and as soon as practicable following earthworks completion in each of these areas, re-vegetated to visually integrate with surrounding vegetation patterns; (j) ensuring native planting is carried out in a way that achieves specified canopy closure and minimises weed encroachment; (k) ensuring suitable species are used and stock and pests are controlled to achieve successful establishment; (l) fencing along particular streams in order to enhance water quality, enhance habitat, provide connectivity, and recognise and provide for the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with water; (m) fencing and retirement from grazing along the coastal escarpment in accordance with Condition 14A; and (n) integration of streams and remnant native vegetation by fencing, pest control, and planting undertaken by third parties that may provide landscape and/or ecological connectivity with the consent holder‟s Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme programme.

4.8 A copy of the latest certified version(s) of the relevant Earthworks and Construction Management Plan including the associated Landscape Management Guidelines and relevant Plan and any Supplementary Environmental Management Plan(s) shall be kept on site at all times and the consent holder shall ensure that all key personnel are made aware of each plan‟s contents.

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accordance with the procedures set out in the Earthworks and Construction Management Plan. The consent holder shall also engage an independent and appropriately qualified Registered Landscape Architect to certify that construction and rehabilitation of works are undertaken in accordance with the relevant Landscape Management Plan. Details of the peer review resources engaged by the consent holder shall be submitted in writing to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory.

4.10 The consent holder shall notify the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory 5 working days prior to undertaking minor works such as are required to carry out site investigations for the purposes of design, including the formation of minor access for tractors and small trucks. Where the minor works require a new road access or work that affects the road corridor, the consent holder shall prepare and present a plan in accordance with Condition 7.2(c).

4.11 All earthworks activities on site shall be undertaken in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plans required by Schedule One (General Conditions) to the Waikato Regional Council Resource Consents 117912 and 118074.

4.12 The consent holder shall employ dust control methodologies that ensure construction activities comply with Schedule One (General Conditions) to the Waikato Regional Council Resource Consents 117912 and 118074.

4.13 Prior to any earthworks associated with the two exceptions listed in Schedule Four of these conditions that are seaward of the “pink coastal escarpment line” occurring, the consent holder shall engage an appropriately qualified and experienced Registered Landscape Architect to confirm how the earthworks will be contoured to visually integrate with the surrounding coastal landform.

Advice Note:

Except where the access road passes through areas of bush, it is expected that the majority of the site will be returned to pasture following any earthworks or disturbance.

5.0 NOISE

Construction Noise

5.1 Noise from all construction and decommissioning work shall be designed and carried out to comply with NZ Standard NZS6803:1999 “Acoustics – Construction Noise”, and shall be measured and assessed in accordance with the noise limits set out in this standard.

5.2. A Construction Noise Management Plan shall be prepared and implemented prior to commencement of and implemented throughout construction. This shall be generally in accordance with Section 8 and Annex E of NZ Standard NZS6803:1999 “Acoustics – Construction Noise”, which details the types of construction and procedures that will be carried out to ensure compliance with the Standard. The Construction Noise

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Management Plan shall be prepared by an independent and appropriately qualified acoustic consultant, and submitted to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement (acting in a technical certification capacity) that the Construction Noise Management Plan will be generally in accordance with Section 8 and Annex E of NZ Standard NZS6803:1999, three months prior to relevant construction stages commencing, or decommissioning work being undertaken.

Whitford Quarry Operation Noise

5.3 The noise associated with the operation of the quarry shall not exceed the following limits as measured within the notional boundary of any rural dwelling (excluding dwellings on properties where the owner has provided written consent to the wind farm):

0700 - 2200, Monday – Saturday 50dBA LAeq All other times and on public holidays 40dBA LAeq 2200 – 0700 Monday – Sunday 65dB Lmax

5.4 The noise from operation of the Whitford Quarry shall be measured in accordance with the requirements of NZS6801:2008 Acoustics - Measurement of Environmental Sound and assessed in accordance with the requirements of NZS6802:2008 Acoustics – Environmental Noise. Operational Noise (Turbines)

5.5 The wind turbines shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so that within the notional boundary of any rural dwelling or other noise sensitive locations as defined in NZ Standard NZS6808:2010 existing at the date of issue of consent, (excluding dwellings or other noise sensitive locations as defined in NZ Standard NZS6808:2010 on properties upon which turbines are located or where the owner has provided written consent to the wind farm), the sound level from the wind turbine generators shall not exceed the background sound level LA90(10min) by more than 5 dBA, or a level of 40 dB LA90 (10min), whichever is the greater.

5.6 The measurement and assessment of noise effects from the wind turbines is to be conducted in accordance with NZ Standard NZS6808:2010 “Acoustics – Wind Farm Noise”. Pre Instalment Assessment (Noise Prediction Report) 5.7 A Pre-Instalment Noise Assessment shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of NZS 6808:2010, demonstrating that the intended numbers, layout and type of wind turbine generators to be utilised for the wind farm will result in the noise limits specified in Condition 5.5 above being met. The background noise surveys shall be undertaken and results assessed in accordance with Sections 7 and 8.2 of NZS 6808:2010.

5.8 The Pre-Instalment Noise Assessment shall be prepared by an independent and appropriately qualified acoustic consultant, and submitted to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement, acting in a technical certification capacity, prior to installation of any wind turbine generator.

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5.9 A copy of the Pre-Instalment Noise Assessment shall be provided to and results discussed at the pre-construction period Community Liaison Group meeting as specified in Condition 12.9 below. Post Installation Testing

5.10 Post-installation noise compliance testing of the wind farm operation shall be conducted within 3 months of each wind turbine block being installed and commissioned, or as soon as practicable thereafter. Noise compliance testing measurements should be undertaken at the same locations as the background noise measurements undertaken in the pre-instalment survey outlined in Condition 5.7 above. The noise compliance testing shall be undertaken by an independent and appropriately qualified acoustic specialist in accordance with NZS6808:2010 “Acoustics – Wind Farm Noise”, and results submitted to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement acting in a technical certification capacity, within 10 working days after completion of the testing.

5.11 Waikato District Council may reasonably direct additional post installation noise compliance testing to take place at any location and nothing in these conditions shall prevent compliance monitoring of wind farm noise from being undertaken at any wind speed and direction, or time of day. This may be as a result of what Council considers to be substantiated complaints regarding increased levels of noise from the wind farm or any change in the character of the noise emanating from the wind turbine generators. Compliance testing is to be undertaken in accordance with NZS6808:2010 “Acoustics – Wind Farm Noise”, and results submitted to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement acting in a technical certification capacity, within 10 working days after completion of the testing.

Noise Management Plan

5.12 Prior to any wind turbine block being installed and commissioned the consent holder shall prepare and implement a Noise Management Plan to manage the potential effects of noise from the wind turbine generators. The Noise Management Plan shall be prepared by an independent and appropriately qualified acoustic consultant and submitted to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement acting in a technical certification capacity. A draft copy of the Noise Management Plan shall be provided to and discussed with the Community Liaison Group as specified in Condition 12.6 below. The Noise Management Plan shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Details of the results of the Pre-Instalment Noise Assessment, including the background noise surveys.

(b) An assessment of the contribution to the overall sound levels from individual wind turbine generators.

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(c) Procedures for ensuring compliance with the noise conditions of this consent, including noise compliance testing, methods for addressing non-compliance.

(d) Procedures for addressing wind turbine malfunctions that cause noise effects beyond maximum operational noise levels stated in condition 5.5.

(e) Requirements for post construction noise monitoring and assessment.

(f) Provisions regarding review and updating of the Noise Management Plan.

Non Compliance

5.13 In the event of non-compliance with the maximum sound level specified in Condition 5.5 above, the consent holder shall manage the operation of the wind farm to achieve compliance. The consent holder shall undertake further post-installation noise compliance testing after measures have been adopted to achieve compliance, to demonstrate that compliance has been achieved. The consent holder shall advise the Council of the non- compliance, the measure(s) undertaken to achieve compliance, and results of the noise compliance testing.

Advice Note:

Measures to achieve compliance, in the event of non-compliance, may include operating at a reduced rate, de-rating or decommissioning turbines, or any other means of achieving compliant outcomes for affected dwellings (including property owner agreements).

5.14 The consent holder shall pay for all reasonable costs associated with compliance testing or assessment undertaken in accordance with these noise conditions.

6.0 ECOLOGY Ecology Peer Review Panel

6.1 Prior to undertaking any activities authorised by these consents and/or required by the conditions in this Section 6.0, the Consent Holder shall arrange for the engagement of, at its cost, a peer review panel (the “Ecology Peer Review Panel”) in accordance with Conditions 6.2 and 6.3. The Ecology Peer Review Panel shall comprise three independent technical experts having recognised qualifications and experience in bio-statistical analysis, avian behaviour, bat behaviour, and terrestrial ecology and cultural aspects of such ecology. Its members shall not be a director, employee or agent of the consent holder, Department of Conservation or Waikato District Council.

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6.2 The consent holder shall convene an appointment panel comprising a representative of each of the consent holder, the Department of Conservation Waikato Regional Conservator, the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory, and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group. The appointment panel shall prepare an agreed brief (including a procedure to resolve any disagreements regarding the recommended make-up of the panel) to ensure the Ecology Peer Review Panel as a whole will have the necessary range of qualifications, skills and experience, availability and appropriate independence to undertake its functions.

6.3 After the brief has been agreed the consent holder shall invite each appointment panel member to nominate candidates for the Ecology Peer Review Panel. The members of the Ecology Peer Review Panel recommended by the appointment panel, shall then be advised to the Chief Executive of the Waikato District Council for endorsement acting in a technical certification capacity.

6.4 Where the Ecology Peer Review Panel does not have the expertise in any of the areas it is required to report on, it may recommend to the consent holder that it engages the services of an appropriate expert to report on the relevant matter to the Ecology Peer Review Panel and the consent holder shall engage such an expert. Any reports from such experts shall form part of the reports provided by the Ecology Peer Review Panel as required by these conditions.

6.5 The Ecology Peer Review Panel may determine its own processes and procedures for conducting its meetings and producing its reports and recommendations as it sees fit and shall meet as necessary to fulfil its functions as specified in Condition 6.6 below, including methods for ensuring any disagreements are resolved, and inducting new members under this condition. All costs associated with the role and function of the Ecology Peer Review Panel and appropriate administrative support shall be paid by the consent holder. If any member of the Ecology Peer Review Panel is unable to continue in the role for whatever reason, then a replacement member shall be appointed utilising the same process as that set out in Conditions 6.2 and 6.3.

6.6 The functions of the Ecology Peer Review Panel shall be to advise and assist the Waikato District Council in the supervision, monitoring and if required the review of the ecology conditions, including cultural aspects, of these consents. The specific functions of the Ecology Peer Review Panel shall relate to the roles set out under: (a) the long-tailed bat monitoring programme outlined under Conditions 6.7 to 6.20 of these consents;

(b) the bird monitoring programme outlined under Conditions 6.21 to 6.33 of these consents; and

(c) the implementation, monitoring and review of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme and Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan outlined under Conditions 6.34 to 6.41 of these consents.

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Long Tailed Bat Monitoring Programme

Initial Population Survey and Bat Activity Survey

6.7 Prior to commissioning any turbines, the consent-holder shall commission a suitably qualified independent expert to:

(a) Design and implement a 24 month programme to estimate the overall size and geographic distribution of the long-tailed bat population in the HMR wind farm area.

(b) Design and implement a 24 month programme, using fixed acoustic monitoring devices, to monitor bat activity at all turbine sites where bat activity can be reasonably expected to occur and for comparison a sample of non-turbine sites with known high bat activity levels. Climatic data including temperature, rain, wind speed and direction shall be recorded during the acoustic monitoring. The purpose of the monitoring shall be to quantify bat activity at turbine sites and determine whether there are seasonal or climatic patterns of activity at the turbine sites.

Consent Holder to Translocate Bats

6.8 Concurrent with the bat population estimation, distribution surveys and activity monitoring (described in Condition 6.7), the consent holder shall implement a programme for the translocation of no less than 30 juvenile long-tailed bats from the HMR wind farm area to one or more suitable sites where they are not currently present. Preference shall be given to a suitable site within the same ecological district, if one exists at the relevant time. Suitability will include a number of factors, including potential predation. The consent holder shall take all reasonable measures to achieve the successful establishment of translocated bats as a breeding population. The translocation shall be considered successful when there is evidence of breeding and recruitment in the translocated bat population.

Success or Failure of Translocation to be Confirmed

6.9 The success or otherwise of the translocation shall be confirmed in writing by a suitably qualified independent expert, commissioned by the consent holder after consultation with the Ecology Peer Review Panel.

<100 Bats, then Translocation is Enough

6.10 If population estimates (described in Condition 6.7(a)) indicate that the long- tailed bat population in the HMR wind farm area is small (i.e. fewer than c.100 bats) and therefore unlikely to remain viable beyond a period of 35 years (with or without the wind farm), the consent-holder‟s obligations for offsetting the potential effects of turbine-strike on long-tailed bats shall be met by achieving a successful translocation of bats, as under Condition 6.8.

<100 Bats, but Translocation Fails, Reassess

6.11 In the event that the population is small (i.e. fewer than c.100 bats) but the translocation programme is unsuccessful, the consent holder shall

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commission a suitably qualified independent expert to advise, by written report, on appropriate and proportionate alternative offset mitigation, having regard to the estimated size of the HMR bat population, by then determined from the results of the bat population survey described in Condition 6.7. The report shall be submitted to the Ecology Peer Review Panel and Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory, with a copy to the Department of Conservation, Waikato Regional Conservator and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group.

>100 Bats, Translocate and do Collision Assessment

6.12 If population estimates (described in Condition 6.7(a)) indicate that the long- tailed bat population in the HMR wind farm area is large (i.e. more than c.100 bats) and therefore likely to remain viable without intervention, for a period of more than 35 years, then, in addition to the translocation programme (as per Conditions 6.8 and 6.9) the consent-holder shall undertake monitoring in areas with known high bat activity levels, to assess bats‟ vulnerability to turbine strike. For this purpose, the consent-holder shall:

(a) Commission a suitably qualified independent expert to identify (from previous acoustic survey results described in Condition 6.7 b)), specific turbine clusters and individual turbines where bat activity may be expected and where bats may be vulnerable to turbine collision.

(b) Commission a suitably qualified independent expert to:

(i) design and implement a 36-month post-commissioning acoustic monitoring programme, using fixed acoustic monitoring devices, to monitor the rotor sweep zones of turbines within 2 km of areas where activity may be expected and where bats may be vulnerable to turbine collision. Climatic data including temperature, rain, wind direction and speed shall be collected during the acoustic monitoring; and

(ii) to design a post-commissioning collision monitoring programme involving either carcass recovery searches or video surveillance with thermal imaging cameras.

Threshold for whether Mortality Monitoring is Required

6.13 If bat activity levels at a turbine exceeds 10 bat passes in any one night, or 200 bat passes in any 30-day period, the consent holder shall implement the post-commissioning collision monitoring programme to identify and quantify any collision strike mortality at those turbines. Collision monitoring shall be undertaken for 24 months at each turbine where it is required. However, if no collisions are identified after the first 12 months of collision monitoring the Ecology Peer Review group shall be consulted about whether or not monitoring should continue.

Methodology for Carcass Recovery Monitoring

6.14 Should the collision monitoring programme utilise carcass recovery surveys, these shall include provision for the following content and actions:

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(a) A trial shall be conducted to determine the rate of carcass removal by scavengers, carcass decomposition rates, and searcher efficiency in order to be able to account for these factors when determining the numbers of collisions, and to determine the efficacy of dogs in locating carcasses.

(b) A dedicated “collision bat carcass retrieval team” shall be established to undertake searches. The monitoring schedule will be determined once search efficiency and natural rates of carcass removal and decomposition are determined in the course of the trial conducted under Condition 6.14(a) above. In general, search effort should be highest (up to daily) at times of high bat activity (determined by the 24-month acoustic survey required under Condition 6.7(b) above), and can be reduced at times when activity is low (monthly or not at all).

(c) Carcasses will be aged (adult or juvenile), sexed and, where possible, the cause of death determined by a professional autopsy service. Antecedent weather conditions will also be recorded.

(d) If acoustic monitoring in accordance with Condition 6.12 b) confirms that bats are active around turbines, but no bat carcasses are found during the carcass recovery programme required under Condition 6.13, then the consent holder shall commission a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake direct observation at the relevant turbines using thermal imaging cameras or other suitable monitoring methods in tandem with acoustic monitoring for a period of five consecutive fine nights at a time of predicted high bat activity.

6.15 In the event that the estimated number of collision fatalities in any 12-month period is 5 or more, and the estimated cumulative annual collision fatality rate is <20% of the estimated bat population, the consent holder shall commission a suitably qualified independent expert to advise and recommend on methods (such as minimum cut-in wind speeds for particular turbines) by which identified collision strike mortality may be avoided, remedied or mitigated, having regard to results and knowledge obtained from the population survey completed in accordance with Condition 6.7 and collision mortality monitoring programme carried out under Condition 6.13.

6.16 In the event that the estimated cumulative annual collision fatality rate is ≥ 20% of the estimated bat population (or such other trigger number agreed by the Ecology Peer Review Panel, the relevant turbine shall cease operation until the District Council is satisfied (based on the opinion of the Ecology Peer Review Panel and/or other experts) that there are adequate alternative mitigation, deterrent or avoidance measures in place to avoid fatalities in accordance with Conditions 6.19 and 6.20.

Review Process for Survey Methodologies

6.17 The draft design for the programmes outlined above in Conditions 6.7, 6.12, 6.13, and 6.14 is to be provided to the Ecology Peer Review Panel in hard copy or electronic form, for comment. The Ecology Peer Review Panel shall respond to the consent holder with any such comment and recommendations in writing within 30 working days of first receiving the draft

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programme designs. The author of the draft programme designs shall consider any recommended changes and amend the draft programme design as considered appropriate. Where an Ecology Peer Review Panel recommendation is not adopted either in whole or in part, the author shall provide reasons. The consent holder shall forthwith forward in writing the final programme designs together with any comment made on the draft programme designs by the Ecology Peer Review Panel, and the survey author‟s comments in response, to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement, acting in a technical certification capacity. The final programme designs shall be put into effect and completed in full.

Monitoring Reports to be Submitted

6.18 The consent holder shall ensure that a monitoring report is produced by a suitably qualified independent ecologist at the end of each three months of monitoring undertaken under Condition 6.7, 6.12, 6.13 and 6.14 above. The report shall include the following details:

(a) The monitoring tasks completed throughout the relevant monitoring period.

(b) If relevant, the specific outcomes of the acoustic and collision monitoring completed for the site(s), and the suitability of the monitoring timing and frequency.

(c) The ways in which any identified collision strike mortality might be avoided, remedied or mitigated in the context of the population identified by the survey completed in accordance with Condition 6.7 above, including any specific measures which could be implemented by the consent holder (such as curtailing operation for particular turbines at low wind speeds or during periods of high levels of bat activity).

6.19 The consent holder shall provide the reports prepared in accordance with Condition 6.11 and 6.18 above, together with advice as to any specific measures it proposes to implement in response to the report to the Ecology Peer Review Panel and Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory, with a copy to the Department of Conservation, Waikato Regional Conservator and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group.

Review Process

6.20 Within two months of receiving a report and any advice from the consent holder submitted in accordance with Condition 6.11 or 6.19 above (and after consultation with the Ecology Peer Review Panel), the Waikato District Council may serve notice on the consent holder of its intention to commence a review of conditions under Section 128 (1) of the Resource Management Act 1991, for the purpose of making any amendments to these long-tailed bat conditions which the reports identify may be required to avoid, remedy or further mitigate measured effects on long-tailed bats.

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Bird Monitoring Programme

Internal Migratory Shorebirds Objective

6.21 In exercising these consents, there shall be throughout the life of the project a “no net loss outcome” for South Island Pied Oystercatchers (SIPO) and a “no net loss outcome” for wrybill as a result of effects of the operation of the HMR wind farm.

Upper Rangitata Project Productivity Monitoring

6.22 As part of its offset mitigation undertaken pursuant to these resource consents, the consent holder shall undertake the predator control programme detailed in Figure 3 of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme as outlined in Schedule Six. In order to assess the effectiveness of the Upper Rangitata Project, the consent holder shall first complete a baseline and productivity monitoring programme, as follows:

(a) The consent holder shall engage a suitably qualified independent expert ecologist to undertake a survey of pre-predator control productivity rates for no fewer than 30 pairs of SIPO and no fewer than 30 pairs of wrybill in the upper Rangitata catchment area within which it will undertake predator control:

(i) commencing in the first breeding season after the date on which this consent commences; and

(ii) for 2 further consecutive breeding seasons, subject to Condition 6.23 below,

in order to determine the “SIPO Before Productivity Rate” and the “Wrybill Before Productivity Rate”.

(b) For the purposes of these conditions the SIPO Before Productivity Rate and the Wrybill Before Productivity Rate shall be the number of chicks fledged per pair of SIPO and wrybill respectively per breeding season from 30 pairs of each species, as averaged over the 3 seasons of monitoring.

6.23 The consent holder may commence construction of the wind farm and associated infrastructure and/or transmission line after 2 of the 3 consecutive breeding seasons of baseline monitoring, but no sooner. For the avoidance of doubt, the consent holder may not commission any turbine(s) until the SIPO Before Productivity Rate and the Wrybill Before Productivity Rate have been established.

6.24 Baseline monitoring for SIPO and wrybill productivity rates shall be undertaken for 3 years, or until the commencement of construction works on the wind farm, whichever occurs first. At that time the consent holder shall begin undertaking the Upper Rangitata predator control programme (which is to be undertaken by experienced professional trappers) subject to prior approval of the Ecology Peer Review Panel.

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Upper Rangitata Project Post-Commissioning Productivity Monitoring

6.25 From the commencement of the Upper Rangitata predator control programme the consent holder shall engage a suitably qualified independent expert ecologist to undertake a survey of post-predator control productivity rates for no fewer than 30 pairs of SIPO and no fewer than 30 pairs of wrybill in the upper Rangitata catchment area within which it is undertaking predator control in order to determine the “SIPO After Productivity Rate” and the “Wrybill After Productivity Rate”. For the purposes of these conditions the SIPO After Productivity Rate and the Wrybill After Productivity Rate shall be the average number of chicks fledged per pair of SIPO and wrybill respectively from 30 pairs of each species over the seasons surveyed while this consent operates.

6.26 “Breeding Success Rates” shall be calculated on the following basis:

(a) (SIPO After Productivity Rate – SIPO Before Productivity Rate) x Number of SIPO pairs in the Upper Rangitata Predator Control Area x 40% (SIPO survival rate).

(b) (Wrybill After Productivity Rate – Wrybill Before Productivity Rate) x Number of wrybill pairs in the Upper Rangitata Predator Control Area x 79% (wrybill survival rate).

This figure shall be reviewed and updated annually.

Bird Collision Mortality Monitoring

6.27 The consent holder shall implement the collision mortality monitoring as set out in the Monitoring Protocols for Avian Collision Victims attached to these consents as Schedule Nine with the objective of determining the frequency, number and cause of fatalities for: (a) migratory shorebirds;

(b) resident shorebirds; and

Annual Reporting

6.28 The consent holder shall engage a suitably qualified independent ecologist(s) to prepare an annual bird monitoring report for each year covering the monitoring that has been undertaken in accordance with Conditions 6.22 and 6.25 to 6.27 above. The annual report shall outline:

(a) The monitoring tasks completed throughout the previous year.

(b) All identified bird carcasses, including known or likely cause of death and species.

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A copy of this annual report shall be provided to the Ecology Peer Review Panel, Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory, the Kaitiaki Liaison Group, and the Department of Conservation, Waikato Regional Conservator.

Bird Collision Mortality Monitoring Programme Responses

6.29 On the second, fifth and thereafter every fifth anniversary from the commissioning of the first wind farm turbines the consent holder shall convene a meeting between its independent ecologists and the Ecology Peer Review Panel to review the monitoring information gathered as at those dates. The purpose of that meeting shall be to:

(a) Review the results of the Upper Rangitata predator control programme (including the Breeding Success Rates once available) relative to the results of the collision mortality monitoring.

(b) Consider whether the Upper Rangitata predator control programme should be extended in order to meet the internal migratory shorebirds objective in Condition 6.21, or whether the SIPO breeding area protection should be extended to other riverbed areas or farmed lowland areas of Canterbury or Southland.

(c) Consider whether the monitoring required under Conditions 6.22 to 6.23 and 6.24 to 6.27 should be extended for a further period, and if so for how long and with what purpose.

6.30 In addition to the year reviews outlined in Condition 6.29 above any net deficit in the productivity of SIPO from the Upper Rangitata predator control programme relative to actual mortality caused by the wind farm‟s operation based on a 3-year rolling mean net loss shall trigger a review in accordance with Conditions 6.29 above or 6.31 to 6.33 below.

6.30A In addition to the 2 and 5-year reviews outlined in Condition 6.29 above, any net deficit in the productivity of SIPO from the Upper Rangitata predator control programme relative to actual mortality caused by the wind farm‟s operation based on a 3-year rolling mean net loss shall trigger a General Mortality Review in accordance with Conditions 6.29 above and 6.31A, 6.32 and 6.33 below. A meeting of the Ecology Peer Review Panel shall then be convened. In addition to the triggering of a General Mortality Review, two further triggers: that of Immediate Mortality Review, and Urgent Mortality Review, may be triggered, as outlined in 6.30C and 6.30D.

6.30B For the avoidance of doubt, the 3-year rolling mean net loss calculation under Condition 6.30 above shall take into account SIPO and/or wrybill productivity (as applicable) that has been recorded during the time prior to that calculation.

6.30C An Urgent Mortality Review shall be triggered upon becoming aware that mortality of 25 or more SIPO and/or 5 or more wrybill, and/or 1 black stilt have been detected in one year in accordance with Condition 6.27. The consent holder shall notify the Ecology Peer Review Panel, the Department

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of Conservation (the Waikato Regional Conservator), and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group, of the mortality and what urgent steps the consent holder is taking to address this.

6.30D Within one month (or sooner if possible) of an Urgent Mortality Review being undertaken, the Ecology Peer Review Panel shall be convened and make recommendations to the District Council and the consent holder. Upon reviewing that advice, the District Council may temporarily suspend operation of any relevant turbine/s until a full review can be completed in accordance with Conditions 6.31 – 6.33.

6.30E An Immediate Mortality Review shall be triggered upon becoming aware that mortality of 50 or more SIPO and/or 10 or more wrybill have been detected in one year in accordance with Condition 6.27 above. The consent holder shall immediately suspend operation of all relevant turbines and immediately convene a meeting of the Ecology Peer Review Panel, who shall report to the consent holder and Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory. The District Council on review may enable operation of the relevant turbines, and shall notify the Department of Conservation (Waikato Regional Conservator) and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group of this immediate response. A full review shall then be undertaken in accordance with Conditions 6.31 – 6.33.

6.31 Within one month of a meeting being undertaken by the Ecology Peer Review Panel for:

(a) a General Mortality Review;

(b) an Immediate Mortality Review;

(d) a review in terms of Condition 29

the consent holder shall cause its independent expert ecologist to prepare recommendations (if any) as to appropriate or further measures which may be necessary to ensure adequate mitigation for detected mortality, or associated with extended monitoring. Such recommendations shall take into account:

(a) any advice of the Ecology Peer Review Panel;

(b) any technical developments in wind farm management, should those be relevant; and

(c) subsequent monitoring following any immediate or urgent responses undertaken by the consent holder to address mortality.

6.32 Within two months of receiving any recommendations prepared in accordance with Condition 6.31 above the consent holder shall provide those recommendations, together with notice as to any specific measures it has implemented (or will implement and the timeframe for implementation) in response (including by way of measures additional to the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme and/or changes to its wind farm operation and maintenance practices including ceasing operation of a

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particular turbine or turbines for a specific period or periods) to the Ecology Peer Review Panel and Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory, with a copy to the Department of Conservation, Waikato Regional Conservator and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group. The consent holder shall implement the measures and/or changes in accordance with such notice. 6.33 Within two months of receiving notice submitted in accordance with Condition 6.32 above, or at any time after receiving notice submitted in accordance with Condition 6.30C above (and after consultation with the Ecology Peer Review Panel), the Waikato District Council may serve notice on the consent holder of its intention to commence a review of conditions under Section 128 (1) of the Resource Management Act 1991. The purpose of this review is to consider amendments to these conditions to implement measures (including ceasing operation of a particular turbine or turbines for a specific period or periods of time) that may be required to avoid, remedy or mitigate an identified adverse effect on avifauna species as a result of the wind farm construction and/or operation, where the:

(a) relevant effect is not adequately addressed by the Upper Rangitata predator control programme; and

(b) the consent holder has not already implemented, or indicated that it will implement, measures which the council considers are necessary to meet the objective in Condition 6.21 above.

Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme and Outcome Monitoring

6.34 Subject to Condition 6.24 above, upon commencing construction, the consent holder shall also commence the implementation and funding of the measures specified within the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme in order to meet the performance targets in the Project Sheets (Figures 1, 3 to 7 and 9 to 14) attached to these conditions as part of Schedule Six.

6.34A Upon commencing construction of works authorised by designation FDC L08060 (for the External Transmission Line (Double Circuit Line) associated with the Hauāuru mā Raki Wind Farm), the consent holder shall also commence the implementation and funding of the measures specified within the Te Umukaraka Bush and Punga Punga Wetland Protection and Enhancement project within the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme (Figures 2 and 8) attached to these conditions as part of Schedule Six.

6.35 The consent holder shall engage a suitably qualified independent ecologist or ecological organisation with appropriate relevant experience to prepare a draft Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan prior to commencing construction with the purpose of monitoring and reporting on the performance targets and outcomes specified in each of the biodiversity projects or programmes outlined in the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme Project Sheets (Figures 1 , 4 to 7 and 9 to 14) in Schedule Six of these conditions. In relation to the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme projects detailed in Figures 2 and

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8 (Te Umukaraka Bush and Punga Punga Wetland Protection and Enhancement) the requirement to prepare draft Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan provisions shall be triggered by the commencement of construction of works authorised by designation FDC L08060 (for the External Transmission Line associated with the Hauāuru mā Raki Wind Farm). The draft Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan provisions shall include, among other things, specific provision for the following content and actions:

Advice Note: The Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan is separate from the Bird Monitoring Programme outlined in Conditions 6.21 to 6.33 above associated with Figure 3 in the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme Project Sheets in Schedule Six of these conditions.

Indigenous Vegetation Recovery and Associated Habitat Monitoring

(a) The establishment of standardised 20metre x 20metre permanent vegetation plots (utilising the Recce method for describing New Zealand vegetation: field protocols / J.M. Hurst, R.B. Allen – Lincoln NZ. : Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, 2007) at each of the Bramwell Bush (5 plots), Kotekaraka Bush (10 plots) and Te Umukaraka Bush (2 in each of the 14.5 ha and 18.5 ha areas) enhancement blocks to be monitored at commencement of the consent and then every 5 years in the months of November and December in order to determine percentage composition cover of each indicator plant species or plant community and to track the progress of vegetation recovery over time against the targets set out in Appendix 3 of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme, October 2010.

(b) The establishment of twelve tree weta refuge boxes at each of the Bramwell Bush, Kotekaraka Bush and Te Umukaraka Bush enhancement blocks to be monitored at commencement of the consent and then every 5 years in the months of November and December in order to determine the relative abundance of tree wetas as an indicator species for terrestrial invertebrate recovery and to track the progress of invertebrate recovery over time against the targets set out in Appendix 3 of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme, October 2010.

(c) The undertaking of standardised 5-minute bird counts (utilising the methodology in Dawson DG, Bull PC 1975: Counting birds in New Zealand Forests. Notornis 22: 101–109) at three defined sample sites at commencement of the consent and then every 5 years in the months of November and December for 5 days in each of the Bramwell Bush, Kotekaraka Bush and Te Umukaraka Bush enhancement blocks, in order to determine relative abundance of tui and kereru and to track the progress of forest bird recovery over time against the targets set out in Appendix 3 of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme, October 2010.

6.36 The draft Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan and, in the case of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme projects detailed in Figures 2 and 8 (Te Umukaraka Bush and Punga Punga Wetland Protection

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and Enhancement), the relevant parts of it, shall be provided to the Ecology Peer Review Panel in hard copy or electronic form for comment within 30 working days of receipt by the consent holder. The Panel shall determine the extent of areas of Te Umukaraka Bush to be fenced. Such fencing is to be at no cost to the owners. The author of the draft Plan shall consider any recommended changes and amend the draft Plan as considered appropriate. Where an Ecology Peer Review Panel recommendation is not adopted either in whole or in part, the author shall provide reasons. The consent holder shall forthwith forward a final Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan together with any comment made on the draft plan made by the Ecology Peer Review Panel, and the Plan author‟s comments in response, to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement acting in a technical certification capacity. The consent holder shall then give effect to all parts of the final Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan in full.

6.37 The consent holder shall provide a report every five years detailing the results of monitoring undertaken pursuant to all parts of the Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan to the Waikato District Council and Department of Conservation. This report shall be accompanied by analysis carried out by a suitably qualified professional or organisation. The consent holder shall also provide a copy of the report and analysis to the Ecology Peer Review Panel, and request that it respond with any comments or recommendations within 30 working days. Any such comments or recommendations received by the consent holder shall be copied to the Waikato District Council, the Department of Conservation, and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group. This analysis shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(a) All outcome monitoring undertaken under the Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring Plan associated with performance targets specified for the following biodiversity projects:

(i) re-establishment of Bramwell Bush;

(ii) Te Umukaraka Bush Margins: Fencing and Regeneration;

(iii) Aotea Harbour Heads NZ Dotterel Management Programme;

(iv) Kotekaraka Bush Enhancement; and

(v) Long-tailed Bat translocation Project.

(b) The effectiveness of the biodiversity outcomes achieved through the funding provided under the following biodiversity projects:

(i) Miranda Naturalists Trust (funding);

(ii) Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust (funding); and

(iii) Fencing Subsidy Project.

(c) Confirmation that the covenanting and/or fencing performance targets have been completed and are appropriately maintained for the following biodiversity projects:

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(i) re-establishment of Bramwell Bush;

(ii) Te Umukaraka Bush Margins: Fencing and Regeneration;

(iii) Kotekaraka Bush Enhancement;

(iv) Punga Punga Wetland Protection and Enhancement;

(v) Kaawa Stream Riparian Fencing;

(vi) Whitford Spring Riparian Fencing and Planting;

(vii) Waikaretu Stream Riparian Fencing; and

(viii) Tauterei Stream Riparian Fencing.

(d) Expenditure and overall effectiveness of biodiversity enhancement effort.

(e) Summary of successes and failures.

(f) Recommended consequential changes or additions to the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme projects for the next five years.

(g) Recommended consequential changes or additions to the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme as a whole to better protect biodiversity values.

6.38 The consent holder shall engage a suitably qualified independent ecologist or ecological organisation with appropriate experience to prepare an annual report for the first 5 years of the following projects detailing progress and establishment success, including the delivery mechanisms in the respective Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme project sheets:

(a) Re-establishment of Bramwell Bush.

(b) Te Umukaraka Bush Margins: Fencing and Regeneration.

6.39 Where the analysis undertaken in accordance with Condition 6.37 above indicates any relevant performance target(s) from the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme have not yet been achieved or are not being appropriately maintained, the consent holder shall provide the report prepared in accordance with Condition 6.37 above together with:

(a) written reasons as to why the performance target(s) have not yet been achieved and/or are not being appropriately maintained; and

(b) advice as to any specific measures it has implemented (or will implement and the timeframe for implementation) in response to the report (including by way of additions to the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme and/or changes to its wind farm

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operation and maintenance practices including ceasing operation of a particular turbine or turbines for a specific period or periods).

6.40 In the event that changes to the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme are recommended in accordance with Conditions 6.37(f) or 6.37(g), the consent holder shall within 15 working days of receiving the Ecology Peer Review Panel‟s comments in accordance with Condition 6.37, provide to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory, and copy to the Ecology Peer Review Panel, the Department of Conservation, and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group, its:

(a) written reasons for declining to follow these recommendations or any part of them; and/or

(b) advice as to whether it will take steps to amend relevant aspects of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme and/or otherwise implement measures additional to the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme.

6.41 Within three months of receiving a report submitted in accordance with Conditions 6.39 and 6.40 (if applicable) above (and after consultation with the Ecology Peer Review Panel), the Waikato District Council may serve notice on the consent holder of its intention to commence a review of conditions under Section 128(1) of the Resource Management Act 1991. The purpose of this review is to consider amendments to conditions to implement measures which may be necessary to ensure the effectiveness of any of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme projects required to be undertaken in accordance with Condition 6.34, where the consent holder has not already implemented, or indicated that it will implement, measures which the Council considers are necessary to ensure the effectiveness of any of the Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme projects.

Advice Note:

In carrying out any activities under these resource consents, the consent holder shall be aware that where applicable, approval from the Department of Conservation under the Wildlife Act 1953 will be required.

7.0 TRAFFIC

Traffic Management and Road Conditions

7.1 The vehicle types and traffic generation of the wind farm shall be in general accordance with those described in Schedule Seven of these conditions-.

Pavement, Bridge Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan

7.2 The consent holder shall have an appropriately qualified and experienced Professional Engineer prepare (in consultation with Waikato District Council Roading staff) and submit to Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement (acting in a technical certification capacity) three months prior to commencing each stage of the construction project a

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detailed Pavement, Bridge Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan, covering the transport routes west and south of the Waikato River to be used for that stage. These routes are shown in the Traffic Design Group drawing 9188-7W2B: Figure 28 annexed in Schedule Seven of these conditions. The Pavement, Bridge Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plans shall include the following matters: (a) Details of the existing pavement condition including necessary photos and video surveys. (b) Details of the existing condition of bridges, culverts, underground services, retaining structures, and any unstable slopes adjoining the road, having regard to the Council‟s Road Asset Maintenance Management (RAMM) system and Asset Management Plans. (c) A specific plan for each section of road including works to be undertaken before any use by wind farm construction traffic, maintenance to be undertaken during construction, and remediation works to be undertaken once use of the route by wind farm construction traffic is complete. The detail of each plan shall be consistent with Council‟s standard approach for treatment types, methods and accuracy, treatment lengths and quality. It shall be an objective of each plan to ensure that there is no net increase in the Council‟s current or future costs associated with that section of road as a result of the implementation of the plan. (d) Minimum pavement conditions to be maintained, and a schedule of timeframes for repairs should ruts, potholes or other deficiencies form. The intervention trigger levels and response times shall be no worse than the levels of service in the relevant District Council road maintenance contracts. (e) Measures to minimise the effects on houses along Port Waikato- Waikaretu Road, Pukerewa Road, Matira Road, Te Akau Coast Road, and Te Akau South Road caused by dust arising from construction traffic, including the use of dust suppressants or alternative pavement materials past farmhouses. (f) Consideration of other Council roading development intentions, such as seal extensions, with a view to incorporating them into the plan to maximise the outcome for all parties. (g) Methods for liaison and coordination with Council‟s maintenance contractors to ensure that there are no additional costs to Council from operating in or around the Construction Zones if such zones are declared by the Road Controlling Authority and, in the event Construction Zones are not so declared, construction traffic. (h) Details of monitoring to be undertaken to determine any amendments needed to the Pavement, Bridge Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plans.

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7.3 At all times during the construction period the consent holder shall comply with the endorsed Pavement, Bridge Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan referred to in Condition 7.2. All costs associated with preparing and implementing the Pavement, Bridge Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan shall be met by the consent holder unless otherwise agreed by the Waikato District Council.

Advice Note: The consent holder and the Council should endeavour to consult as soon as practicable prior to works commencing in relation to any works where co- investment by the Council may produce a better and more efficient outcome for both parties in order to provide sufficient time for funding and programming decisions. Endorsement of the Pavement, Bridge Rehabilitation and Maintenance Plan does not authorise the consent holder to carry out works within the road reserve until the details of works and timing of construction are authorised by the Council as the road controlling authority under the Local Government Act 1974.

Contribution to Pavement Reinstatement

7.4 Within two months of completion of construction of Stages 1 and 3 of the wind farm (on the basis that the Stage 2 routes will also be used for Stage 3) the consent holder shall have an appropriately qualified and experienced Professional Engineer prepare and submit to Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for consideration, feedback and final endorsement, a report on the final standard of the pavements and structures on that route. The review shall recommend any further works or cash contributions that are necessary to ensure that the net effect of the wind farm‟s construction on the surface condition of pavements (as distinguished from consumption of long term pavement life) and the condition of bridges, structures, slopes and other affected road elements is nil or better compared to the results of the surveys completed under Condition 7.2(a) and (b).

7.5 The consent holder shall pay the cash contribution and/or implement any further works as endorsed in the final route reports.

7.6 To recognise the project construction traffic‟s consumption of long term pavement life the consent holder shall also pay a contribution of $427,500 (plus GST) to Waikato District Council on completion of construction.

Advice Note: It is anticipated that pavement rehabilitation will be required on some sections of roads as a result of wind farm construction traffic loadings. Condition 7.5 requires the consent holder to either undertake these works or meet the Council’s costs. The $427,500 payment is to cover the gradual and unseen pavement deterioration on the roads used (i.e. the consumption of long term pavement life). This figure is based on the traffic generation forecast in the evidence of Richard Galloway, dated June 2010, which is based on the underlying assumption that aggregate for the wind farm is to be sourced from the Whitford Quarry. Condition 7.1 requires the traffic generation of the wind farm construction to be in general accordance with those forecasts.

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7.7 Any disputes arising in relation to Condition 7.4 shall be referred to an Independent Chartered Professional Engineer appointed by the President of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand for a binding decision.

Physical Road Improvements

7.8 The consent holder shall install edgelines, edgemarker posts and raised reflective pavement markers, in accordance with the NZTA Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings and the Waikato District Council Road Maintenance Specifications, along the full length of Tuakau Bridge – Port Waikato Road, Waikaretu Valley Road and Hetherington Road, prior to commencing construction of Stage 1, and Te Akau and Rotowaro Roads, before commencing construction of Stages 2 and 3. The consent holder shall maintain the delineation improvements in accordance with the Waikato District Council Road Maintenance Specifications for the duration that each route is in use by construction traffic.

7.9 The consent holder shall construct public viewing areas and associated signage prior to commencing each stage of construction and maintain them for the duration of consent as detailed in the annexed Traffic Design Group drawing 9188-7W2B: Figure 27 in Schedule Seven of these conditions.

7.10 The consent holder shall, following consultation with the Waikato District Council (as the road controlling authority) install:

(a) “Heavy vehicles please no engine brakes next XX km” signs, in accordance with the Land Transport Rule (Traffic Control Devices 2004), on the approaches to the Port Waikato township and the Waikaretu, Te Akau and Waingaro schools.

(b) School warning signs in accordance with the Land Transport Rule (Traffic Control Devices 2004), where they are currently missing on the approaches to Waikaretu School, Te Akau School and Waingaro School.

(c) LED signs approximately 3km, or at a nearer major junction to the Waikaretu, Te Akau and Waingaro schools. LED signs shall operate between the hours of 7.00 - 9.00am and 2.30 – 4.00pm on school days when children are arriving or leaving school, in order to notify all construction traffic of the speed restrictions applying to them (40km/hr).

(d) Approximately 3km from the schools, or nearer junction of the major road, traffic signs shall be erected advising that there are likely to be school children in the area and extra care needs to be taken.

The consent holder shall remove the signs once use of each route by construction traffic is complete, unless otherwise agreed with Waikato District Council (as road controlling authority).

7.11 Site accesses at public roads (including accesses to public viewing areas) shall be designed in accordance with the Franklin District Council Vehicle Crossings Policy or the Waikato District Council Development Manual

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Figure WDC TSG-E1 August 2009 as applicable (except that widths may be wider to accommodate the over-dimension turbine components) with sight distances complying with Road and Traffic Standards Part 6: Guidelines for Visibility at Driveways or Waikato District Plan Chapter 36 Table 7 as applicable. Design shall include modifications to be made to reduce the width once access by overdimension vehicles is no longer required. Designs shall be subjected to a Stage 3 Road Safety Audit in accordance with the Transfund Road Safety Audit Procedures for Projects, 2004.

7.12 The consent holder shall prepare and submit to Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement (acting in a technical certification capacity) the detailed designs and road safety audit reports for site accesses at public roads one month prior to commencing construction of each access.

7.13 The consent holder shall prepare and submit to Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement (acting in a technical certification capacity): (a) Design standards to be used for the proposed public road improvements, and a Stage 1 Road Safety Audit, three months prior to undertaking any road improvements. (b) Detailed designs for each road improvement site and Stage 3 Road Safety Audit, one month prior to undertaking that road improvement. Detailed designs shall include the proposed permanent arrangements and how these will be achieved.

Construction Traffic Management Plan

7.14 The consent holder shall have an appropriately qualified and experienced Professional Engineer prepare a Construction Traffic Management Plan for each stage of the construction project (refer Traffic Design Group drawing 9188-7W2B: Figure 28 annexed in Schedule Seven of these conditions) in consultation with the Waikato District Council, the Community Liaison Group, and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group. The process for the Plan development is to be as follows:

(a) There should be a workshop meeting consisting of the above groups and interested members of the public held both at the Waikaretu School and Te Akau South School (assuming availability of the venue) to discuss Contact‟s proposals for the Plan.

(b) The Plan prepared as a result of that community consultation shall be circulated to attendees and stakeholders for comment.

(c) Contact then formulate its proposed Traffic Management Plan and forward it to the District Council, the Community Liaison Group, and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group for comment.

(d) Thereafter, that Contact forward the proposed Traffic Management Plan to the Waikato District Council for its approval.

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The plans shall utilise traffic counts and traffic data that are recent and relevant three months prior to commencement of construction of the relevant stage of the project.

7.15 The completed plans shall be submitted to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement (acting in a technical certification capacity), one month prior to commencement of the relevant construction stage, for certification that the plan meets the objectives, matters to be addressed, and the specific performance standards. The submission of the completed plans shall include a summary of how any concern raised by the Community Liaison Group and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group has been addressed in the Construction Traffic Management Plan.

Advice Note: Conditions 7.8 to 7.13 or endorsement of a Construction Traffic Management Plan do not authorise the consent holder to carry out works within the road reserve until the details of works and timing of construction are authorised by the Council as the road controlling authority under the Local Government Act 1974.

Objectives

7.16 The Construction Traffic Management Plans shall have the following objectives:

(a) To ensure the specific requirements of Acts, Regulations, Bylaws and consent conditions in relation to construction traffic, are adhered to. (b) To encourage a culture of road safety awareness and commitment. (c) To encourage best practice in transport safety. (d) To ensure emergency services are not obstructed. (e) To minimise disruption to the surrounding communities, farming operations and rural services and organised events such as Rally New Zealand arising from construction traffic. (f) To encourage participation of the surrounding community in maximising safety and minimising disruption arising from construction traffic.

Matters to be Addressed

7.17 The Construction Traffic Management Plans shall address the following matters (as relevant to the particular construction stage):

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traffic management (involving two way communication and gatehouses) will be used. (b) Communication with affected residents, local authorities, NZ Transport Agency, schools, police, emergency services and other key stakeholders including provision of prior notice of traffic arrangements (including when particular routes and access points will be used, and anticipated traffic flows), and facilitation of communication with the community, farmers and event organisers (including Rally New Zealand). (c) The nature and timing of the physical improvement works to the geometry of district roads required by each stage of the project. (d) Details of the intended construction traffic management arrangements (including times of traffic movements). (e) Provisions for piloting during the delivery of over-weight and over- dimensioned turbine components to the site, including providing copies of the over-weight and over-dimension load permits for the wind turbine components. (f) Management of traffic at road works sites on the public network and within the Construction Zones if such zones are declared by the Road Controlling Authority and, in the event Construction Zones are not so declared, on the aggregate haul routes between the Whitford Quarry site and the wind farm site access points: (g) Measures to ensure the movement of residents and other members of the public on the aggregate haul routes between the Whitford Quarry and wind farm site access points, safely which may include: (i) extending school bus routes which would otherwise have their terminus within a Construction Zone (if such zones are declared by the Road Controlling Authority) to immediately beyond that zone, or to beyond the aggregate haul route in the event that Construction Zones are not so declared; and (ii) the supply of wireless communication technology in school buses which operate within, and for those residents living within the Construction Zones if such zones are declared by the Road Controlling Authority and, in the event Construction Zones are not so declared, for the school buses that operate within and for those residents living within areas serviced by the aggregate haul routes. (h) Measures to ensure that the affected network is safe for use during all other times when there is no active temporary traffic management. (i) The safety of school children travelling to and from school. (j) Driver protocols and training aimed at ensuring safe driving practices and full compliance with the law, including speed limits, appropriate

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following distances, observing engine braking restrictions, and affording priority to other traffic. (k) Minimisation of contractor vehicle movements to and from the site. (l) Management of construction traffic at entrance/exit points on public roads. (m) Emergency response protocols associated with health and safety, including in respect of the availability of equipment and personnel to attend a motor vehicle accident, and also in respect of ensuring emergency vehicles have priority movement. (n) Emergency response protocol associated with hazardous substances spills from construction vehicles using public roads with reference to the Spill Prevention and Response Plan required by Condition 50 of Schedule One, General Conditions attached to the Waikato Regional Council Resource Consents 117912, 117923 and 118074.

Performance Standards

7.18 The Construction Traffic Management Plans shall contain the following specific standards: (a) Trucks (defined for these conditions as vehicles which require a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 driver licence to operate) accessing and departing the wind farm must only use the following roads in the area bounded by the Waikato River, SH23 and the Tasman Sea, as shown in the Traffic Design Group drawing 9188-7W2B: Figure 28 annexed in Schedule Seven: Tuakau Bridge – Port Waikato Road Port Waikato – Waikaretu Road Harris Street Te Ohaaki Road Glen Murray Road Highway 22 Hetherington Road Waikaretu Valley Road Rotowaro Road Waingaro Road Te Akau Road Te Akau South Road Te Akau Coast Road Waimai Valley Road westernmost portion to reach the access to block G11-G27 Pukerewa Road. (b) Trucks may only enter or exit the wind farm site between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm, Monday to Saturday inclusive (excluding public holidays), except where afterhours truck access is required to

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service plant or machinery, or in the case where continuous concrete pours are not completed by 8:00pm in which case movement of concrete trucks to and from the batching plant shall be allowed. (c) Trucks supplying aggregate for turbine access roads and concrete construction for the wind farm (excluding specialist materials such as thermal rated cable backfill and concrete sand) shall source it from the Whitford Quarry and, in the event Construction Zones are not declared by the Road Controlling Authority, shall be standard road legal vehicles (i.e. not oversize articulated dump trucks). (d) The arrangements for the delivery of over-weight and over- dimension major components to the site shall avoid peak periods of traffic on the local and state highway networks (based on up-to-date traffic surveys) and minimise disruption and disturbance to the residents and other users such as Rally New Zealand. (e) Project vehicles shall reduce their speed to 40 km/h: when LED signs are erected pursuant to Condition 7.10(c); within 100m of the Port Waikato School Camp and the Waikaretu, Te Akau and Waingaro schools; when passing children cycling or walking to or from Te Kura Kaupapa O Te Puaha O Waikato, the Port Waikato School Camp, Waikaretu School, Te Akau School or Waingaro School; and when approaching an area where stock is known to be on the road. (f) Project vehicles shall be equipped with wireless communication technology when travelling within the Construction Zones if such zones are declared by the Road Controlling Authority and, in the event Construction Zones are not so declared, the aggregate haul routes. (g) Temporary traffic management on public roads shall be in accordance with the NZTA Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management and the Local Roads Supplement where relevant, including amongst other things details of temporary traffic management during investigation and construction of site accesses and public road improvements, and the designation of specific Construction Zones if such zones are declared by the Road Controlling Authority and, in the event Construction Zones are not so declared, management of the aggregate haul routes. (h) Gatehouses shall be established at either end of the Construction Zones if such zones are declared by the Road Controlling Authority and, in the event Construction Zones are not so declared, aggregate haul routes in appropriate locations, and be continuously manned during periods when construction traffic is active. (i) Local accommodation, shared travel, and return waste carriage shall be maximised to minimise traffic generation.

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(j) Project trucks shall display a unique identifier when travelling on roads west and south of the Waikato River. This may comprise fixed signs, magnetic signs, or window cards. (k) Any project drivers who are the subject of a credible complaint in regards to adherence to the road rules and the Construction Traffic Management Plan shall have a vehicle tracking system (with driver behaviour functionality) installed in their vehicles. (l) Regular communication shall occur with Waikaretu School, Te Kura Kaupapa O Te Puaha O Waikato, the Port Waikato School Camp, Te Akau School and Waingaro School, to ensure that conflict is minimised between programmed normal school events, school bus movements, and traffic movements associated with the wind farm construction. (m) An onsite traffic management officer (paid for by the consent holder) shall be available for the Waikaretu, Te Akau and Waingaro schools between the hours of 7.00 and 9.00am, and 2.30 and 4.00pm, when construction traffic is using the road, to facilitate the safety of school children.

7.19 At all times during the construction period, the consent holder shall comply with the relevant certified Construction Traffic Management Plan.

7.20 The consent holder shall prepare and distribute to affected households, including land owners and occupiers with access to the construction traffic routes and emergency services, a summary leaflet setting out the key aspects of the relevant Construction Traffic Management Plans, particularly including how piloting of the overweight and over-dimension major components will occur, and guidance as to how any concerns or issues can be raised.

7.21 During the construction period, access shall be maintained to and from individual properties.

Monitoring and Reporting

7.22 The consent holder shall monitor, on a weekly basis during construction of the project, and keep records of: (a) The effectiveness of the temporary traffic management measures. (b) The routes being used by light project vehicles (west and south of the Waikato River) and if any further limitations on routes to be used are necessary. (c) Queues and delays from oversize transport, with changes to the timing or management of the journeys to be implemented if needed to avoid excessive queues. (d) Queues from standard trucks on the roads west and south of the Waikato River, with pull over bays to be constructed if it is found that the existing pull over opportunities are insufficient.

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(e) The road conditions on the transport routes described in Condition 7.2 which are being used by project heavy vehicles at that time. (f) Details of construction traffic movements into and out of the site, including the registration plate, driver, vehicle type (generally based on the TNZ13 classification), what is being carried, the route being used and time of arrival or departure. (g) Visitors entering the site to view the wind farm.

Based on the weekly monitoring undertaken under this condition, the consent holder shall report on a monthly basis to the Waikato District Council (with a copy provided to the Community Liaison and Kaitiaki Liaison Groups‟ members) for the duration of the construction period, on any traffic management deficiencies or concerns identified (along with improvements or alterations proposed), and the monthly and cumulative traffic movements and volumes utilising the categories outlined in Schedule Seven. The records kept under this condition shall be made available to Council within 2 working days of them being requested.

7.23 Any specific works necessary as a result of the effects of construction traffic identified under Condition 7.22 during the project construction period shall be carried out by the consent holder at the consent holder‟s cost, or as otherwise agreed with the Waikato District Council.

8.0 AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY

8.1 Following construction, the consent holder shall provide as-built survey drawings and details of the turbines to Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd and Civil Aviation Authority.

8.2 All navigational lights required on the turbines by the Civil Aviation Authority shall be shielded or otherwise contained to screen downward light spill.

9.0 COMMUNICATION SERVICES

9.1 The consent holder shall undertake an independent assessment, prepared by a person qualified in communication reception, of TV reception at any dwelling which existed at the date of the commencement of this consent located within the intended coverage area, if it receives any complaints from occupants of that dwelling that post-construction TV reception is impaired. If the TV reception quality is found to be impaired as a result of the wind farm operation, the consent holder shall take the best practicable measures to provide reasonable TV reception.

9.2 The consent holder shall undertake an independent assessment, prepared by a person qualified in radio reception and transmission, if it receives any complaints from users of radio transmitters that post-construction radio reception/transmission is impaired. If the radio transmission quality is found to be impaired as a result of the wind farm operation, the consent holder shall take the best practicable measures to provide reasonable radio reception.

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10.0 ARCHAEOLOGY

Tahinga Taonga Hononga (Chance Find Procedure) and Tainui Aawhiro Whenua Tapu & Taonga Policy

10.1 The consent holder shall ensure that, in the event of a suspected archaeological discovery, or human remains being exposed while undertaking works to give effect to the conditions of consent, the works in that area will cease immediately and:

(a) In the area to the north of the Tauterei Stream (Turbine Blocks A and C to I): the Tahinga Taonga Hononga (Chance Find Procedure) contained in Schedule Eight of these conditions shall be adhered to as informed by consultation with Ngaati Tahinga, and with both Ngati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro for Blocks H and I. In the event that any kooiwi are exposed while undertaking works to give effect to the conditions of consent, a temperature controlled storage facility shall be used to temporarily store the kooiwi while a decision is made regarding re-interment, but not otherwise to prolong such a decision.

(b) In the area south of the Tauterei Stream (Turbine Block J): the Tainui Aawhiro Whenua Tapu and Taonga Policy contained in Schedule Eleven of these conditions shall be adhered to as informed by consultation with Tainui Aawhiro.

(c) Schedule Eight and Schedule Eleven may be substituted by agreement between Contact and the relevant hapu, with the change being certified by the District Council as covering the relevant issues.

(d) The New Zealand Historic Places Trust, tangata whenua, the Waikato District Council and in the case of human remains, the Police, shall be informed of a suspected archaeological discovery as soon as possible. For the avoidance of doubt, any discoveries in Turbine Blocks A and C to I shall be notified to Ngaati Tahinga, and any discoveries in Turbine Blocks H to J shall be notified to Tainui Aawhiro. Work shall not recommence in the affected area until any additional statutory authorisations or consents that are required have been obtained.

(e) Any preliminary site investigation works should be undertaken with hand tools only and no heavy machinery used.

Advice Note:

The Hauāuru mā Raki – Waikato Wind Farm avoids the visible surface extent of all recorded archaeological sites. The discovery of previously unrecorded sites is subject to a separate consent process under the Historic Places Act 1993. An authority (consent) from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) must be obtained for the work prior to commencement. It is an offence to damage or destroy a site for any purpose without an authority. The Historic Places Act 1993 contains penalties for unauthorised site damage. The consent holder is reminded of the need to comply with all conditions of authorities that may be granted by the NZHPT for this project under the Historic Places Act 1993.

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Protection of Pa through Covenants

10.2 Prior to the commencement of construction activities, the consent holder shall legally protect and/or register against the relevant certificates of title a covenant and provide fencing that provides for the protection of the following sites (or alternative sites of similar values):

(a) Whareana Pa (R13/32) (b) Kahuwera Pa (Ramsden Property) Pa (2 sites: R13/88 and R13/2) (c) Jackson Property Pa Site (R14/05) (d) Jackson Property Pa Site (R14/05)

11.0 SHADOW FLICKER

11.1 The consent holder shall ensure that shadow flicker effects at any dwelling not located on the properties outlined in Plans 1 and 2 in Schedule Two arising from operation of the wind turbines the subject to these consents shall be no greater than 30 hours per year, without the consent of the property owner.

11.2 A Pre-Instalment Shadow Flicker Assessment shall be prepared demonstrating that the intended numbers, layout, and type of wind turbine generators to be used for the wind farm will result in the shadow flicker limits specified in Condition 11.1 above being met. The Pre-Instalment Shadow Flicker Assessment shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified consultant and submitted certification by the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory, prior to installation of any wind turbine generator.

12.0 COMMUNITY

Contact and Complaints Procedure

12.1 The consent holder shall appoint, and distribute contact details for, a Community Liaison Officer, who shall actively engage with the local community before, during and after significant project activities, and shall be the known point of contact to raise any matters that may arise during construction and operation of the wind farm, and to provide educational and facilitation support for third party connectivity projects as described in the Landscape Management Plan Guidelines in Schedule Ten.

12.2 The consent holder shall also establish and publicise a toll-free project telephone number, so that any members of the public may raise matters or make an enquiry regarding construction and operation of the wind farm.

12.3 The consent holder shall maintain and keep a complaints register for any complaints about construction activities and operation of the wind farm received by the consent holder in relation to traffic, noise, dust, TV or radio reception, or other environmental effects of the activity. The register shall record, where this information is available, the following: (a) The date, time and duration of the incident that has resulted in a complaint.

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(b) The location of the complainant when the incident was detected.

(d) Any corrective action taken by the consent holder in response to the complaint, including timing of that corrective action.

12.4 The complaints register shall be available to the Council and the Community Liaison Group upon request. Complaints received by the consent holder that may infer non-compliance with the conditions of this consent shall be managed as follows:

(a) Registration of the complaint in the complaints register within one working day of receipt.

(b) A copy of the complaint including information required by Conditions 12.3(a), (b), (c) and any immediate corrective action under Condition 12.3(d) shall be forwarded to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory and complainant (if known) within five working days of the complaint being received.

(c) If immediate corrective action is not able to be undertaken and notified under Condition 12.4(b), a representative of the consent holder will be made available to meet with the complainant within three working days of the advice being provided under Condition 12.4b) to outline the consent holder‟s proposed course of action (if any) to investigate the complaint. In the case of any substantiated turbine noise-related complaint that indicates non-compliance with these consent conditions, an independent and appropriately qualified acoustic consultant will be commissioned to advise the consent holder on any immediate corrective action required to achieve compliance and/or undertake compliance testing in accordance with NZS6808:2010 “Acoustics – Wind Farm Noise”.

(d) The consent holder shall provide the results of any noise compliance testing undertaken under Condition 12.4 c) to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory and complainant within five working days of reliable monitoring results undertaken in suitable weather conditions being received and, if non-compliance is confirmed, the provisions of Condition 5.13 apply.

Community Liaison

12.5 The consent holder shall, prior to construction commencing and annually thereafter, advertise a public meeting for the purpose of facilitating the establishment and review of a Community Liaison Group (CLG) in order to consult with representatives of the communities in Te Akau, Waikaretu Valley and Port Waikato which may be affected by activities associated with the Hauāuru mā Raki Wind Farm project authorised by these consents, and the related Waikato Regional Council consents. As a minimum, the consent holder shall invite the following interested parties to participate in the CLG:

(a) Ngaati Tahinga (1 nominated representative).

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(b) Tainui Aawhiro (1 nominated representative).

(d) Waikato District Council (1 nominated representative).

(e) Port Waikato Community (1 nominated representative).

(f) Waikaretu Community (1 nominated representative).

(g) Te Akau Community (1 nominated representative).

The consent holder shall not be in breach of these conditions if any one or more of the above parties specified above does not wish to be members of the group or to attend any particular meeting.

12.6 The CLG‟s activities shall be conducted in a manner of good faith, with the following broad objectives:

(a) Facilitating information flow between the consent holder and the community regarding the operation and environmental effects of the activities authorised by these consents and the other related Waikato District and Waikato Regional consents (including new information, results of monitoring and studies relevant to such effects).

(b) Identifying any issues of concern that arise during the construction or operational periods of the wind farm, including providing feedback on the Noise Management Plan or Construction Traffic Management Plan that are required by the consent conditions and/or identifying and discussing appropriate measures to address issues raised.

(c) Making recommendations for the consent holder to consider in relation to any issues identified in terms of (b) above.

12.7 The consent holder shall assist the CLG to fulfil its objectives by, among other things:

(a) Arranging an appropriate venue in the local area for the meetings of the CLG.

(b) Appointing a community liaison officer to represent it on the CLG and ensuring at least one of its representatives attends all of the formal meetings of the CLG.

(c) Providing information to the CLG about progress in relation to the project, including the environmental effects of the project and compliance with consent conditions and the development of management plans.

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information and identification of appropriate measures to address issues raised.

(e) establishing and maintaining a website, which informs the CLG and the general public of the construction programme, meeting schedule for the CLG, minutes of the CLG meetings and contact details for the Community Liaison Officer. 12.8 The consent holder shall provide reasonable administrative and logistical support to facilitate the functions of the CLG including provision of an independent facilitator to chair (if requested by the CLG) and keep minutes for CLG meetings, and provision of a contribution towards attendance of non-council CLG representatives at meetings (such payment to be based upon honoraria and mileage rates paid to School Board of Trustees members and published on the Inland Revenue Department website and current as at the time of the relevant CLG meeting).

12.9 The consent holder shall use its best endeavours to ensure that meetings of the CLG are held as follows:

(a) At least once every three months during the construction period unless requested by the CLG that the meetings be more or less frequent.

(b) One meeting six months prior to construction of project commencing, and one meeting six months following construction.

12.10 The consent holder shall inform the Waikato Regional Council and the Waikato District Council of any meeting of the CLG a minimum of ten working days in advance of that meeting and shall pay any actual and reasonable costs associated with the relevant Council staff attending such meetings.

Community Contributions

Formation of Community Trust

12.11 The consent holder shall settle and provide funding for a community trust to mitigate for the general amenity effects associated with the construction of the Hauāuru mā Raki Wind Farm project, which have not been directly avoided. The initial community trust deed shall have the general resource management purpose of investing in projects that promote the social, environmental, and economic interests of the communities in the Port Waikato, Waikaretu and Te Akau areas.

12.12 The consent holder shall in settling the community trust, provide for the ability for the trust to regulate its own procedures, and shall invite one representative trustee from each of the following: (a) The consent holder.

(b) Waikato District Council.

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(d) The Waikaretu community.

(e) The Port Waikato community.

(f) Members of the Community Liaison Group may also be trustees of the Community Trust and vice-versa.

12.13 The consent holder shall contribute $700,000 (CPI adjusted from the date of resource consent commencing) to the Community Trust as follows:

(a) A payment of $450,000 shall be made on the date of commencement of construction of the wind farm.

(b) Five further payments of $50,000 shall made annually for five years on the anniversary of the commencement of construction of the wind farm.

(c) Prior to the distribution of funds, Contact is also to consult with the Community Liaison Group and the Kaitiaki Liaison Group. Contact is to maintain records of consultation prior to funding distribution.

School Support Programme

12.14 The consent holder shall contribute the following funds (all CPI adjusted from the date of resource consent commencing) towards the School Support Programme. The funds shall be distributed from the commencement of construction of the wind farm, until it is decommissioned, as follows: (a) An initial payment of $7,500 shall be made to each of Te Puaha (Port Waikato), Waikaretu, and Te Akau schools.

(b) From the first anniversary of the commencement of construction of the wind farm, payments of $5,000 per annum shall be made to each of Te Puaha (Port Waikato), Waikaretu and Te Akau schools, until the wind farm ceases operation.

(c) From the first anniversary of the commencement of construction of the wind farm, payments of $1,000 per annum shall be made to each school, namely the Waikaretu, Te Puaha and Te Akau Schools for an Annual Education Award to be granted by the school to a selected leaving student for the sole purpose of the secondary or tertiary education of the recipient student.

(d) Funds provided by Contact Wind in (a) and (b) above can be used for the following purposes: . School IT and telecommunications projects . Renewable energy projects . Hardship or emergency purposes specifically approved by Contact . Supporting school bus routes . Mitigating the effects of the wind farm and its construction

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13.0 KAITIAKITANGA

13.1 Within six months after commencement of consents for the wind farm, the consent holder shall settle and provide funding for a Trust. The Trust shall consist of Ngati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro appointed representatives, in accordance with Condition 13.2, and may also be members of the Kaitiaki Liaison Group. The initial Trust Deed shall provide for the following resource management objectives which shall be used as criteria for identifying, assessing and selecting education, training and project funding allocations by the Trust:

(a) Recognition of the relationship of tangata whenua within the project area with their ancestral lands, water, sites, waahi tapu and other taonga.

(b) Maintenance of tangata whenua‟s ancestral connection to their waahi tapu and other taonga affected by the activities consented under these resource consents.

13.2 The Trust shall consist of up to four tangata whenua Trustees appointed through hui a hapu called for this purpose and up to two Trustees appointed by the consent holder. The Trustees may also be members of the Kaitiaki Liaison Group, and vice versa.

13.3 The consent holder shall contribute to the Trust as follows:

(a) $50,000 per annum (CPI adjusted each year) from the date of resource consent commencement until the project is decommissioned.

(b) Upon commencement of construction a lump sum of $300,000 (CPI adjusted from the date of resource consent commencement) less any amounts paid under Condition 13.3 (a) prior to the commencement of construction.

13.4 The consent holder shall, prior to construction of the wind farm commencing, advertise, convene and fund an inclusive hui of Ngaati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro for the purpose of facilitating the establishment of a Kaitiaki Liaison Group (KLG) of no more than 6 and no fewer than 4 representatives of tangata whenua with interests in the project area. Any casual vacancies on the KLG shall be filled by a hui called for that purpose in the same manner as for the original appointment of KLG members. The consent holder shall assist Ngaati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro to convene the hui, including providing the reasonable costs of advertising and holding the hui.

13.5 The KLG shall meet at least six-monthly (or more frequently if desired) prior to and during construction and annually thereafter and shall conduct its meetings in good faith with the following objectives:

(a) Facilitating information flow between the consent holder and Ngaati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro regarding the construction, operation and environmental effects of the consent holder‟s activities (including new information, results of monitoring and any studies relevant to such effects).

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(b) Receiving relevant reports and information from the following:

. The Ngaati Tahinga and Tainui Aawhiro representatives on the Community Liaison Group;

. Marae Liaison Officers;

. Pre-construction Advance Team;

. Tangata Whenua Monitoring Representatives; and

. Ecology Peer Review Panel.

(c) Identifying any issues of concern that have arisen during the previous period and to discuss appropriate measures to address issues raised.

(d) Making recommendations for the consent holder and the Ecology Peer Review Panel to consider in relation to any issues identified in terms of (c) above.

(e) Nominating a representative to the appointment panel for the Ecology Peer Review Panel under Condition 6.2.

(f) Consultation on the Landscape Management Plans.

(g) Consultation on design of dams, spillways, water supply and Sediment Management Plans.

13.6 The consent holder shall assist the KLG to fulfil its objectives by, among other things:

(a) arranging an appropriate venue in the local area for the meetings; and

(b) ensuring its community liaison officer and environmental advisors attend the formal meetings.

13.7 The consent holder shall provide reasonable administrative and logistical support to facilitate the meetings of the KLG, and provision of a contribution towards attendance of KLG members at the meetings, (such payment to be based upon honoraria and mileage rates paid to School Board of Trustees members and published on the Inland Revenue Department website and current as at the time of the relevant KLG meeting).

13.8 The consent holder shall inform the Waikato District Council and the Waikato Regional Council of any meeting of the KLG a minimum of ten working days in advance of that meeting, so Council representatives can attend if they wish, with the consent of tangata whenua.

13.9 The consent holder shall provide funding to Tainui Aawhiro for two annual education scholarships of $3,000 each for tertiary study in the areas of natural resource management, science or engineering. The scholarship amount shall escalate by $500 per annum at the commencement of the fifth

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anniversary after the date wind farm construction commenced and shall be provided on an annual basis until the wind farm is decommissioned.

13.10 In the event that Tainui Aawhiro does not wish to take up the offer of scholarships provided for in Condition 13.9 above, the Kaitiaki Liaison Group shall be responsible for awarding the scholarships to other residents in the wind farm area, for tertiary study in the areas of natural resource management, science or engineering.

14.0 LANDSCAPE MITIGATION ON PRIVATE LAND

14.1 Three months prior to construction commencing on a turbine consent area the consent holder shall write to the owners of the following houses informing them of their entitlement to landscape mitigation:

House # Rapid # Owner N047 447 Maurice Cornell Road Sunset Views Owner

N049 600 Port Waikato Waikaretu Sunset Views Worker 2 Road N055 213 Nolan Road Walter

N240 Wairamarama Onewhero Road Azure Ltd

N081 403 Baker Road Grey 1

N086 1791 Port Waikato Waikaretu C. Deane Road N087 152 Baker Road C. Deane 2

N090 2164 Port Waikato Waikaretu M. Deane Road N091 122 Kokonga West Road Hattaway

N095 108 Kokonga East Road Young

N097 184 Kokonga East Road Kokonga Farms 5

N104 Richardson Road Marshall

N117 1509 Waikaretu Valley Road (x2 Hall dwellings) N146 692 Matira Road Worsp

N181 1319 Waimai Valley Road M. Thompson

N184 231 Te Akau Coast Road Bliek

N187 Te Akau Coast Road Hobern

N207 148 Te Akau South Road Saunderson

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N213 497 Te Akau South Road J Mahood 1

N214 507 Te Akau South Road J Mahood 1

N215 589 Te Akau South Road Tippett

N216 139b Neilson Road Atkin 3

N217 139a Neilson Road Atkin 1

Conditions 14.1 to 14.8 of these consents shall not apply if alternative arrangements are agreed by contractual obligation between the consent holder and property owner.

14.2 The written offer required by Condition 14.1 above shall inform landowners that they may request the consent holder to undertake landscape mitigation prior to, or after, construction of the wind farm.

14.3 Within 2 months of commissioning of the turbines within the relevant turbine block the consent holder shall repeat the offer required by Condition 14.1 above for all landowners who have not accepted the offer. The consent holder shall expressly state that the offer shall remain valid for 12 months following commissioning of the turbines within the relevant turbine block.

14.4 Subject to the prior written consent of the landowner/s being given, the consent holder shall undertake landscape mitigation by means of on-site planting on those properties to mitigate the effects of the wind farm on views from houses. The mitigation techniques shall be set out in a property specific concept plan (concept plan). The concept plan shall, where practicable, be amended in response to landowners‟ preference.

14.5 Following approval of the concept plan by the landowner, the consent holder shall implement the concept plan at a practicable time agreed between the consent holder and the landowner, but preferably within the first planting season following approval of the concept plan. A copy of the concept plan shall be forwarded to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory prior to the works being undertaken. Following completion of the works the consent holder shall provide written confirmation to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory as to the timing and nature of the works.

14.6 Subject to Condition 14.7, the consent holder shall maintain the planting for 12 months after completion of planting.

14.7 In the event that landowners advise the consent holder that they wish to maintain the planting themselves, the consent holder shall pay the landowner the sum of money allocated in the cost estimate for maintenance set out in the approved concept plan.

14.8 In the event that landowners advise the consent holder that they wish to implement the concept plan themselves, the consent holder shall pay the landowner the sum of money allocated in the approved concept plan on the agreement that the landowner shall carry out the planting themselves. The

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consent holder shall provide written notification to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory within 20 working days of advice from any landowners that wish to implement the concept plan on their own accord.

14A COASTAL ESCARPMENT FENCING FUND

14A.1 The consent holder shall prior to the commencement of construction of the wind turbines, establish a fund of $250,000 for the purpose of undertaking on land other than that owned by the consent holder, stock fencing, repairs to existing fencing, planting, and retirement from grazing of sections of the coastal escarpment. The purpose of the fund is to:

(a) enhance the natural character of the coastal environment adjacent to the wind farm;

(b) provide connectivity of the natural areas within the wind farm; and

(c) recognise and provide for the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with the coastal/cultural landscape.

14A.2 The consent holder shall write to all landowners within Blocks A, and C to J whose land abuts the coastal escarpment and advise them of the fund and invite their participation. Those landowners who agree to the establishment of fencing along the coastal escarpment, repair of existing fencing, planting and/or retirement from grazing of those areas so fenced shall be eligible for allocation of the fund stipulated in Condition 14A.1 above.

14A.3 The consent holder shall report to the Waikato District Council Group Manager, Regulatory on an annual basis as to the area(s) fenced, planted and/or retired from grazing under these conditions in the preceding year and advise those areas which are proposed to be fenced in the following six month period.

14A.4 All fencing, repair of existing fencing, planting and/or retirement from grazing shall be conducted in accordance with the Landscape Management Plan Guidelines and relevant Landscape Management Plan.

14B COASTAL BEACH ACCESS

14B.1 Prior to the commencement of construction of the Block E turbines, the consent holder shall establish a fund of $50,000 for the purpose of facilitating the formation of a walking track to the beach north of Matira Stream, carparking and a wind farm viewing platform with associated signage, adjacent to Turbine E036, and associated public access over Part Te Akau B12H CT SA833/252.

14B.2 The provision of the walking track, carparking, viewing platform and public access referred to in Condition 14B.1 shall be furthered in consultation with the Registered Proprietor of Part Te Akau B12H CT SA833/252 and the Waikato District Council.

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14B.3 In the event that the consent holder has been unable to secure the agreement with the Registered Proprietor of Part Te Akau B12H CT SA833/252 and required regulatory approvals within 6 months after the commissioning of the Block E turbines, the consent holder shall apply the funds referred to in Condition 14B.1 to the coastal escarpment fencing fund required under Condition 14A instead.

15.0 DE-COMMISSIONING

15.1 The operating status of each turbine should be notified to the District and Regional Council annually. If any turbine ceases operation for a continuous period of 24 months, or for any other reason determined by the consent holder, the turbine shall be decommissioned. The consent holder shall provide written notice to the Waikato District Council of the intent to decommission the turbine and shall prepare and submit a Decommissioning Management Plan to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory for endorsement (acting in a technical certification capacity) three months prior to any decommissioning work. The plan is to include, but not be limited to, details of the following matters: (a) Procedures for dismantlement and removal of turbine structures.

(b) Methodologies for earthwork site rehabilitation and revegetation, in particular methods to be employed to avoid adverse visual effects associated with sub-surface components.

(d) Other matters relating to facilities and signage for public viewing and access. This condition does not require the removal of sub-surface components, or the removal of roads. The consent holder shall provide written notice to the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory within 3 months of completion that all decommissioning works has been completed.

16.0 OTHER MATTERS

16.1 In the exercise of the power to certify management plans and monitoring programmes conferred by these conditions, Waikato District Council will act on the advice of technical experts with expertise relevant to the subject of the plan or programme in question. In the case of the ecology conditions under Section 6 of these general conditions, the Ecology Peer Review Panel established under Condition 6.1 shall have this role as the relevant experts.

16.2 Pursuant to Sections 128 to 131 of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Waikato District Council may one year after the commencement of these consents, and at one yearly intervals thereafter while any part of the wind farm within Waikato District remains in operation, serve notice on the consent holder of its intention to review any or all of the conditions of these consents for any of the following purposes:

(a) To review the effectiveness of the conditions of these resource consents in avoiding, remedying, or mitigating, any adverse effect on

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the environment that may arise from the exercise of these resource consents (in particular the potential adverse environmental effects in relation to ecology, archaeology, noise, vegetation removal, earthworks, traffic and roading, visual, landscape and amenity effects), and if necessary to avoid, remedy or mitigate such effects by way of further or amended conditions.

(b) To address any adverse effects on the environment which has arisen as a result of the exercise of these consents that were not anticipated at the time of commencement of these consents, including addressing any issues arising out of complaints.

(c) To review the adequacy of, and necessity for, any of the monitoring programmes or management plans that are part of the conditions of these consents.

(d) To require the consent holder, if necessary and appropriate, to adopt the best practicable option(s) to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects on the surrounding environment.

The Council will undertake the review in consultation with the consent holder and the consent holder shall pay the actual and reasonable costs of the review.

16.3 Unless otherwise specified in the conditions of these consents, compliance with any monitoring requirement imposed by these consents shall be at the consent holder‟s expense.

16.4 The consent holder shall pay to the Waikato District Council all required administration charges fixed by the Waikato District Council pursuant to Section 36 of the Resource Management Act 1991 in relation to:

a) administration, monitoring and inspection relating to these consents; and

b) charges authorised by regulations.

16.5 Upon completion of the wind farm, the consent holder shall advise the Waikato District Council Group Manager Regulatory that all conditions of these consents relating to construction have been adhered to.

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SCHEDULE TWO – PLANS

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Schedule of Plans (District)

Plan 1 – Hauāuru mā Raki: Location of Proposed Wind Farm Franklin District – dated 24.03.11 Plan 2 - Hauāuru mā Raki: Location of Proposed Wind Farm Waikato District – dated 24.03.11 Plan 17 - Hauāuru mā Raki: Properties on which Earthworks are Proposed – dated 24.03.11 Waikato Wind Farm Plan 18 – Location of Whitford Quarry and proposed water supply intake location Waikato Wind Farm Plan 19 – Location of Proposed Streambed Works Waikato Wind Farm Plan 20 – Location of Proposed Batching Plants Plan 21 - Whitford Quarry Drawing 1429-RK10 – Rev 24.03.11

Wind Farm Detail Plans

Turbine Block A

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1429-R501 to 1429-R504 (all Rev 24.03.11)

Turbine Block C

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1429-R513 to 1429-R519, 1429-R509, 1429-R520 to 1429-R522 (all Rev 24.03.11)

Turbine Block D

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1429-R610, 1429-R505 to 1429R-512, 1429-R520 to 1429-R522, 1429-R524, 1429-R526 and 1429-R528 (all Rev 24.03.11)

Turbine Block E

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1429-R532, 1429-R535, 1429-R538, 1429R541 to 1429-R546, 1249-R549, 1429-R551, 1429-R552, 1429-R554, 1429-R555 (all Rev 24.03.11)

Turbine Block F

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1249-R534, 1429-R537, 1429-R540, 1429-R543, 1429-R544, 1429-R547 and 1429-R548 (all Rev 24.03.11)

Turbine Block G

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1429-R557 to 1429-R562, 1429-R564 to 1429-R566 and 1429-R568 (all Rev 24.03.11)

Turbine Block H

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1429-R573 to 1429-R575 and 1429-R611 (all Rev 24.03.11)

Turbine Block I

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1429-R576 to 1429-R581 (all Rev 24.03.11)

Turbine Block J

Layout Plan Refined Design Drawings: 1429-R582 to 1429-R584 (all Rev 24.03.11)

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SCHEDULE THREE – LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS

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Franklin Consent: Location of Proposed Windfarm v0.5 12/6/08

Ref Legal Description Title References Landowners Property Address Postal Address

Maori Owners - Te Akau A6B Block - 46 SA469/290 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road C/- Richard Thompson owners listed on MLOL. Vested in a Trust 1 Te Akau A6B Block and Maori Land Court RD5 P O Box 1341 (Maori Trustee shown on CFR but likely Title Tuakau Papakura to be out of date)

Te Akau A8B Block SA27B/1175 C/- Ted Ramsden Te Akau A8C Block SA27B/1176 4/88 Richmond Street Te Akau A7A Block SA27B/1177 Thames 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Te Akau A8A Block SA306/217 2 Edward Ramsden Ltd RD5 C/- Simon Ramsden Te Akau A8E1 Block SA369/105 Tuakau 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Te Akau A8E2 Block SA372/250 Tuakau

Lot 2 DPS 7398 SA2D/121 Snodgrass; Alexander John 757 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Alex & Sue Snodgrass 3 Snodgrass; Susanne Catherine RD5 102 Awatere Avenue Lot 2 DPS 92023 SA72D/316 Wright; Margaret Tuakau Hamilton

Sections 2, 3 and 9 Block II Awaroa SD SA49B/859 C/- David & Glenys Fraser Section 1 Block II Awaroa Survey District SA50A/179 RD3 Te Awamutu 96 Nolan Road 4 Highgate Hill Farm Ltd RD2 C/- Michael Fraser Tuakau Part Te Akau A9 Block and Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7 DP 22501 SA610/170 96 Nolan Road RD2 Tuakau

Part Te Akau A12 Block and Sections 6, 7 and 9 Block II Coast Survey SA46C/506 District Sections 2, 3, 14 and 21 Block V Awaroa SD, Sections 8 and 10 Block II SA62B/696 Coast SD, Lot 1 DPS 78942, and Section 1 SO 60181 Te Akau A14B Block SA204/90 Part Te Akau A13A Block SA260/87 Lots 2 - 5 DP 21355 SA469/292 Part Land on DP 8820 SA469/294 C/- Chris Horton Part Te Akau B25 and B27 Blocks, Lot 2 DPS 11657 SA10C/524 ABN AMRO Lot 7 DPS 11657 SA10C/525 P O Box 1196 Lot 13 DPS 11658 SA10C/526 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 5 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 Lot 14 DPS 11658 SA10C/527 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Lot 15 DPS 11658 SA10C/528 Dresden Securities Lot 16 DPS 11658 SA10C/529 Private Bag 92142 Lot 17 DPS 11658 SA10C/530 Auckland Part Sections 11 and 12 and Section 16 Block II Coast Survey District, Part Sections 11 and 12 and Sections 4, 13, 15, 19 and 20 Block V SA46C/98 Awaroa SD, Part Te Akau B24 Block Section 1 Block II Coast SD, Part Te Akau A14A SA46C/99 Te Akau A13B Block SA215/184 Part Te Akau A13A Block SA338/10 Lot 5 DPS 11657 387049

C/- Phillip Ward 2112 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Port Jackson 6 Part Te Akau B18 Block SA34A/378 Clement Weather Limited RD5 RD4 Tuakau Coromandel

Part Lot 2 DP 8199 SA18D/868 C/- Richard & Elizabeth Whitford RD5 2368 - 2490 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Tuakau Road 7 Whitford Farms Ltd Waikaretu C/- David & Lynn Whitford Section 3 Block IX Awaroa SD SA870/46 RD5 2483 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Tuakau RD5 Tuakau

Part Section 9 Block IX Awaroa SD SA44B/377 1779 Waikaretu Valley Road C/- Phillip & Anne Woodward Waikaretu 8 Nikau Brothers Limited RD5 RD5 Te Akau B15B2C1B Block SA1202/120 Tuakau Tuakau

C/- Edwin Marshall Maori Owners - Pukerewa A Block - 195 69 Norrie Street owners listed on MLOL. Vested in a Trust Melville SA27D/1311 (Marshall; Edwin Pukerewa Road Hamilton 9 Pukerewa A Block and Maori Land Court Whare; Ken RD5 Title Simon; Matthew Lester Tuakau C/-Matthew Preston Whare; Minarapa Rihaere C/- District Court Whare; Tokotakahi shown on CFR) Private Bag 2 Papakura

Lot 1 DP 306231, Part Section 1 Block IX Awaroa SD 24513 Matira Road C/- Richard & Joanne Kuegler Te Akau B15B2A2A Block SA1495/2 Matira 369 Matira Road 10 Matira Limited RD2 RD2 Lot 3 DPS 74589 SA60A/269 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia HMR WWF Resource Consent Applications Landowner Schedule

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Ref Legal Description Title References Landowners Property Address Postal Address

ROADING IMPROVEMENTS (adjacent properties)

Tuakau Bridge - Port Waikato Road Private Bag 5 1 Legal Road Franklin District Council Onewhero Pukekohe

Landing Reserve, NZ Tuakau Bridge - Port Waikato Road Private Bag 3072 2 Part Allotment 181 Onewhero Parish Department of Conservation ? Gazette 1892 page 1071 Onewhero Hamilton

C/- Michael Spencer Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Dresden Securities Ltd 3, 5 Lot 16 DPS 28578 SA26D/345 Sunset Views Limited RD5 Private Bag 92142 Tuakau Auckland 170 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road 4 Part Te Akau A4 Block 31062 Gibson; Gina Louise RD5 Tuakau C/- Michael Spencer Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Dresden Securities Ltd 6 Part Te Akau A4 Block SA26D/346 Sunset Views Limited RD5 Private Bag 92142 Tuakau Auckland C/- Michael Spencer Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Dresden Securities Ltd 7 Lot 10 DPS 28577 SA26D/348 Sunset Views Limited RD5 Private Bag 92142 Tuakau Auckland

C/- Ted Ramsden 4/88 Richmond Street 8, Thames 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Pt. 10, Te Akau A7A Block SA27B/1177 Edward Ramsden Limited RD5 12, 13, C/- Simon Ramsden Tuakau 15 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

9, Snodgrass; Alexander John 757 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Alex & Sue Snodgrass Pt. 10, Lot 2 DPS 7398 SA2D/121 Snodgrass; Susanne Catherine RD5 102 Awatere Avenue 11 Wright; Margaret Tuakau Hamilton Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road New Zealand Guardian Trust Company 14, 16 Lot 1 DPS 92023 SA72D/315 RD5 Limited Tuakau Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Maori Owners - Te Akau A11A2 Block - 17 Part Te Akau A11A2 Maori Land Court Title RD5 77 owners listed on MLOL Tuakau C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 18, 19, Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 20, 22, Part Te Akau A14A Block SA46C/99 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 23 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 21 Part Te Akau A12 Block SA46C/506 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 24 Section 6 Block II Coast Survey District SA46C/506 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 25, 26, Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 29, 30, Lot 1 DPS 78942 SA62B/696 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 37, 38 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 27, 28, Part Te Akau B24 Block, Sections 16, Part Sections 11 and 12 Block II Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 31, 32, Coast Survey District, Section 4, Part Sections 11 and 12, and Sections SA46C/98 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 33, 34, 13, 15, 19, 20 Block V Awaroa SD Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe 35, 36 Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

C/- Mina Whare Pukerewa Road RD2 Whare; Eruera Hara Te Waikaretu Valley Road Tuakau 39, 40 Te Akau B15B2C1C Block SA6D/442 Whare; Hariata Kahuti Toko RD5 Whare; Mina (alias) Tuakau C/- Eru Whare 8 Old Taupiri Road Ngaruawahia 1779 Waikaretu Valley Road C/- Phillip & Anne Woodward 41, 42, Waikaretu Part Section 9 Block IX Awaroa SD SA44B/377 Nikau Bros Limited RD5 43 RD5 Tuakau Tuakau Waikaretu Valley Road Tom Mandeno 44 Lot 3 DPS 50567 SA72D/213 Mandeno; Thomas Graham RD5 RD5 Tuakau Tuakau C/- Richard & Joanne Kuegler 1599 Waikaretu Valley Road 369 Matira Road 45 Part Section 1 Block IX Awaroa SD 24513 Matira Limited RD5 RD2 Tuakau Ngaruawahia

WHITFORD QUARRY Whitford Quarry

C/- Richard & Elizabeth Whitford RD5 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Tuakau Waikaretu 46 Part Lot 2 DP 8199 SA18D/868 Whitford Farms Limited RD5 C/- David & Lynn Whitford Tuakau 2483 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

CONCRETE BATCHING PLANTS

Block D - E2665268, N6412645 C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 47 Lot 1 DPS 78942 SA62B/696 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

Block E - Whitford Quarry - E2667367, N6404493

C/- Richard & Elizabeth Whitford RD5 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Tuakau Waikaretu 48 Part Lot 2 DP 8199 SA18D/868 Whitford Farms Limited RD5 C/- David & Lynn Whitford Tuakau 2483 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

PUBLIC VIEWING AREAS

C/- Ted Ramsden 4/88 Richmond Street Thames Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road 49 Te Akau A7A Block SA27B/1177 Edward Ramsden Limited RD5 C/- Simon Ramsden Tuakau 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 50 Part Te Akau A14A Block SA46C/99 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

C/- Edwin Marshall Maori Owners - Pukerewa A Block - 195 69 Norrie Street owners listed on MLOL. Vested in a Trust Melville SA27D/1311 (Marshall; Edwin Pukerewa Road Hamilton 51 Pukerewa A Block and Maori Land Court Whare; Ken RD5 Title Simon; Matthew Lester Tuakau C/-Matthew Preston Whare; Minarapa Rihaere C/- District Court Whare; Tokotakahi shown on CFR) Private Bag 2 Papakura HMR WWF Resource Consent Application Landowner Schedule

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Ref Legal Description Title References Landowners Property Address Postal Address

Lot 2 DP 306231 24514 Lot 2 DPS 14630 SA12B/1110 Lot 1 DPS 14630 SA13A/527 Matira Road C/- Richard & Joanne Kuegler Sections 15 - 16 Block XIII Awaroa SD SA29A/46 Matira 369 Matira Road 1 Matira Limited Te Akau B15A1 Block SA293/258 RD2 RD2 Lot 2 DP 392824 372059 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Lot 3 DP 392824 372060 Section 8 Block XIV Awaroa SD SA1780/89

Part Te Akau B17 Block SA1760/17 Te Akau B19B Block SA255/256 Matira Road C/- Steve Parrott Parrott; Steven John Matira Matira Extension Road 2 Te Akau B12J Block SA272/26 Parrott; Alexander Bruce RD2 RD2 Lot 2 DP 33978 SA900/85 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Part Te Akau B14 Block SA206/118

Maori Owners - Te Akau B12L Block - 73 owners listed on MLOL. Vested in a Trust. 5 Trustees (Ropiha; Hetaraka SAPR206/128 Te Rupapere; Hiki Matira Road C/- Richard & Juliana Matenga 3 Te Akau B12L Block and Maori Land Court Te Rupapere; Hone RD2 53 Waingaro Road Title Te Rupapere; Penamini Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Te Rupapere; Taruohati Te Rupapere; Waiehu Te Rupapere; Wikiwiriwhi shown on CFR)

Te Akau B12H Block SA833/252 Te Akau B12E Block SA1452/77 Section 7 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA935/277 Graeme & Philippa Black 870 Te Akau Coast Road Sections 5 - 7 Block I Whaingaroa SD SA17D/487 Black; Graeme John 870 Te Akau Coast Road 4 RD2 Black; Philippa Mary RD2 Sections 8 - 9 Block I Whaingaroa SD SA17D/488 Ngaruawahia Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA17D/489 Ngaruawahia Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA1D/1206 Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA4B/998

Section 8 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA1709/49 Waikorea Valley Road C/- Robert Horsley Horsley; Campbell Robert Woodward RD2 462 Waikorea Valley Road 5 Horsley; Rosemary Ann Ngaruawahia RD2 Part Te Akau B7B Block SA26A/1075 Ellice Tanner Trustee No. 2 Ltd Ngaruawahia

Part Section 9 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA2B/525 Lot 1 DPS 27901 SA26A/1074 Horsley; Campbell Robert Woodward Waikorea Valley Road C/- Robert Horsley Lot 1 DPS 8417 SA2B/213 Horsley; Rosemary Ann RD2 462 Waikorea Valley Road 6 Te Akau B10 Block SA1202/67 Jackson; Peter Alexander Hughling Ngaruawahia RD2 Sections 13 - 14 Block XIV Awaroa SD SA1407/68 Norris Ward Trustee Company Ltd Ngaruawahia Part Lot 1 DPS 35303 SA43C/20

Lot 1 DPS 29555 SA26D/1034 C/- John Glenn Te Akau B2B Block, Lots 2 - 3 DPS 52647 SA47D/436 1245 Waimai Valley Road Te Akau B7A Block SA1798/59 RD2 Glenn; Andrew McKinley Lot 1 DPS 52647 SA47D/435 Waimai Valley Road Ngaruawahia Glenn; John James 7 RD2 Glenn; Virginia Jill Ngaruawahia Andrew & Virginia Glenn Crawford; Michael Wayne 1057 Waimai Valley Road Lots 1 - 2 DPS 3808 SA27A/1144 RD2 Ngaruawahia

Section 3 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA935/40 C/- John Glenn 1245 Waimai Valley Road RD2 Waimai Valley Road Ngaruawahia 8 Rukuhia Holdings Limited RD2 Lot 1 DP 346210 189863 Ngaruawahia Andrew & Virginia Glenn 1057 Waimai Valley Road RD2 Ngaruawahia

Maori Owners - Te Akau B12F Block - 20 owners listed on MLOL C/- Sammy Thompson 389137 Te Akau Coast Road (Taare; Hana 567 Te Akau Coast Road 9 Te Akau B12F Block and Maori Land Court RD2 Tare; Hana RD2 Title Ngaruawahia Rawaenga; Meri Ngaruawahia Hunia; Ngarongo shown on CFR)

Part Te Akau B9 Block SA260/238 Sections 1 - 2 Block I Whaingaroa SD SA26D/1036 Herbert & Nola Shorten 767 Te Akau Coast Road Part Te Akau B9A and B9B2 Blocks SA26D/1035 Shorten; Herbert Benjamin Hewitt 767 Te Akau Coast Road 10 RD2 Shorten; Nola May RD2 Te Akau B12C1 Block SA259/31 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Sections 11 - 12 Block I Whaingaroa SD, Part Te Akau B12C2A Block SA47D/836

C/- Tommy Rupapere Te Akau Coast Road RD2 399839 Te Akau Coast Road Maori Owners - Te Akau B12B Block - 70 Ngaruawahia 11 Te Akau B12B Block and Maori Land Court RD2 owners listed on MLOL Title Ngaruawahia C/- Juliana Matenga 53 Waingaro Road Ngaruawahia C/- Tommy Rupapere Te Akau Coast Road RD2 419653 Te Akau Coast Road Maori Owners - Te Akau B12A2D1 Block - Ngaruawahia 12 Te Akau B12A2D1 Block and Maori Land Court RD2 8 owners listed on MLOL Title Ngaruawahia C/- Juliana Matenga 53 Waingaro Road Ngaruawahia

Te Akau Coast Road Kettle; Graham Ernest Te Akau Graham & Janet Kettle 13 Lot 4 DPS 91600 SA72B/956 Kettle; Janet Christine RD2 133 Duke Street Ngaruawahia Hamilton 3204

Te Akau Coast Road C/- Peter Hogan Te Akau 182 Watkins Road 14 Lot 6 DPS 91600 SA72B/957 South 37 Limited RD2 RD1 Ngaruawahia Cambridge

Part Section 28 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA1033/12 Part Lot 1 DPS 12058 SA48D/885 Lot 2 DP 304868, Part Section 8 and Section 25 Block VI Whaingaroa 19310 SD Part Section 2 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA47D/437 Lot 4 DP 304868, Lot 1 DPS 91003 19312 Mackrell; Bruce Wylie Lot 3 DP 304868 19311 1215 Te Akau Road Peter and Pru Jackson Rishworth; David Hugh Section 13 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA857/205 Te Akau 1215 Te Akau Road 15 Jackson; Peter Alexander Hughlings RD1 RD1 Lot 2 DPS 15239, Lot 1 DPS 91004, Lot 2 DPS 84661 SA67A/727 Jackson; Prudence Mary Sladden Section 10 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA683/289 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Lot 6 DP 304873 19325 Part Section 11 and Section 12 Block II Whaingaroa SD, Lot 4 DP 189865 346210 Section 20 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA1103/98 Section 30 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA19B/374 Sections 31 - 32 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA19B/375

Mackrell; Bruce Wylie Te Akau South Road Peter & Pru Jackson Rishworth; David Hugh Te Akau 1215 Te Akau Road 16 Lot 1 DPS 26189 SA49B/89 Jackson; John Hughlings (Junior) RD1 RD1 Jackson; Prudence Mary Sladden Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia

Part Lot 1 DPS 16627 SA15A/653 John & Jenny Jackson Lot 2 DPS 85236 SA67C/403 Jackson; Jenny Margaret Te Akau South Road 250 Te Akau South Road 17 Te Akau D19 Block 31D/515 Jackson; John Hughlings RD1 RD1 Storey; Fraser Cambell Ngaruawahia Lot 5 DP 305490 21972 Ngaruawahia Lots 1, 2, 4 DP 305490 21970

Section 1 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA870/271 Jackson; John Hughlings Jo & Anne Jackson 404 Te Akau South Road Section 13 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA821/253 Jackson; Rosemary Anne 404 Te Akau South Road 18 RD1 Mackrell; Bruce Wylie RD1 Ngaruawahia Part Section 3 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA24C/98 Rishworth; David Hugh Ngaruawahia HMR WWF Resource Consent Applications Landowner Schedule

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Ref Legal Description Title References Landowners Property Address Postal Address

ROADING IMPROVEMENTS (adjacent owners) Graeme & Philippa Black Te Akau Coast Road Black; Graeme John 870 Te Akau Coast Road 46 Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA4B/998 RD2 Black; Philippa Mary RD2 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Graeme & Philippa Black Te Akau Coast Road Black; Graeme John 870 Te Akau Coast Road 47 Section 9 Block I Whaingaroa SD SA17D/488 RD2 Black; Philippa Mary RD2 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Graeme & Philippa Black Te Akau Coast Road 48, 50, Black; Graeme John 870 Te Akau Coast Road Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA1D/1206 RD2 51 Black; Philippa Mary RD2 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Graeme & Philippa Black Te Akau Coast Road Black; Graeme John 870 Te Akau Coast Road 49 Part Te Akau B12E Block SA1452/77 RD2 Black; Philippa Mary RD2 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Herbert & Nola Shorten 767 Te Akau Coast Road Shorten; Herbert Benjamin Hewitt 767 Te Akau Coast Road 52, 53 Part Te Akau B9B2 Block SA26D/1035 RD2 Shorten; Nola May RD2 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia 419653 Te Akau Coast Road Maori Owners - Te Akau B12A2D2 Block - 54 Te Akau B12A2D2 and Maori Land Court RD2 44 owners listed on MLOL Title Ngaruawahia C/- Tommy Rupapere Te Akau Coast Road RD2 399936 Te Akau Coast Road Maori Owners - Te Akau B12A2D1 Block - Ngaruawahia 55 Te Akau B12A2D1 and Maori Land Court RD2 8 owners listed on MLOL Title Ngaruawahia C/- Juliana Matenga 53 Waingaro Road Ngaruawahia Te Akau Coast Road 56 Section 4 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA49D/659 L'Huillier; Tania RD2 Ngaruawahia C/- R E Townshend 12 Te Akau Coast Road Tamahere 57 Part Section 6 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA720/11 Ranworth Farm Limited RD2 R D 3 Ngaruawahia Hamilton Roberts; Trevor Glenn 1595 Waingaro Road 1595 Waingaro Road 67 Lot 2 DP 361528 250430 McLean; Joanne Racheal Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Waingaro Road Private Bag 544 66 Lot 1 DPS 18040 SA17A/1393 Waikato District Council Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia 3742 Private Bag 544 68 Legal Road adjoining Recreation Reserve Waikato District Council Rotowaro Road Ngaruawahia 3742 Te Akau South Road Te Akau South Road Saunderson: John Raymond RD1 RD1 58, 59 Lot 1 DPS 60243 SA49B/88 Saunderson; Heather May Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia

Mackrell; Bruce Wylie Peter and Pru Jackson Te Akau South Road 60, 61, Rishworth; David Hugh 1215 Te Akau Road Section 10 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA683/289 RD1 62 Jackson; Peter Alexander Hughlings RD1 Ngaruawahia Jackson; Prudence Mary Sladden Ngaruawahia Jackson; John Hughlings Jo & Anne Jackson Te Akau South Road Jackson; Rosemary Anne 404 Te Akau South Road 63 Section 1 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA870/271 RD1 Mackrell; Bruce Wylie RD1 Ngaruawahia Rishworth; David Hugh Ngaruawahia Jackson; John Hughlings Jo & Anne Jackson 404 Te Akau South Road Jackson; Rosemary Anne 404 Te Akau South Road 64 Section 13 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA821/253 RD1 Mackrell; Bruce Wylie RD1 Ngaruawahia Rishworth; David Hugh Ngaruawahia Te Akau South Road Te Akau South Road 65 Part Te Akau D14A PR 280/28 Tauranga; Allan RD1 RD1 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia

CONCRETE BATCHING PLANTS Block H - E2671881, N6392716 C/- Tommy Rupapere Te Akau Coast Road RD2 419653 Te Akau Coast Road Maori Owners - Te Akau B12A2D1 Block - Ngaruawahia 66 Te Akau B12A2D1 Block and Maori Land Court RD2 8 owners listed on MLOL Title Ngaruawahia C/- Juliana Matenga 53 Waingaro Road Ngaruawahia

Block I - E2672146, N6387975 Jackson; John Hughlings Jo & Anne Jackson Te Akau South Road Jackson; Rosemary Anne 404 Te Akau South Road 67 Section 1 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA870/271 RD1 Mackrell; Bruce Wylie RD1 Ngaruawahia Rishworth; David Hugh Ngaruawahia HMR WWF Resource Consent Applications Landowner Schedule

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EARTHWORKS Ref Legal Description Title References Landowners Property Address Postal Address

Te Akau A8B Block SA27B/1175 C/- Ted Ramsden Te Akau A8C Block SA27B/1176 4/88 Richmond Street Te Akau A7A Block SA27B/1177 Thames 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Te Akau A8A Block SA306/217 2 Edward Ramsden Limited RD5 C/- Simon Ramsden Te Akau A8E1 Block SA369/105 Tuakau 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Te Akau A8E2 Block SA372/250 Tuakau

Sections 2, 3 and 9 Block II Awaroa SD SA49B/859 C/- David & Glenys Fraser Section 1 Block II Awaroa Survey District SA50A/179 RD3 Te Awamutu 96 Nolan Road 4 Highgate Hill Farm Limited RD2 C/- Michael Fraser Tuakau Part Te Akau A9 Block and Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7 DP 22501 SA610/170 96 Nolan Road RD2 Tuakau

C/- Phillip Ward 2112 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Port Jackson 6 Part Te Akau B18 Block SA34A/378 Clement Weather Limited RD5 RD4 Tuakau Coromandel

Part Lot 2 DP 8199 SA18D/868 C/- Richard & Elizabeth Whitford RD5 2368 - 2490 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Tuakau Road 7 Whitford Farms Limited Waikaretu C/- David & Lynn Whitford Section 3 Block IX Awaroa SD SA870/46 RD5 2483 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Tuakau RD5 Tuakau

Part Section 9 Block IX Awaroa SD SA44B/377 1779 Waikaretu Valley Road C/- Phillip & Anne Woodward Waikaretu 8 Nikau Bros Limited RD5 RD5 Te Akau B15B2C1B Block SA1202/120 Tuakau Tuakau

Lot 1 DP 306231, Part Section 1 Block IX Awaroa SD 24513 Te Akau B15B2A2A Block SA1495/2 Lot 2 DP 306231 24514 Lot 2 DPS 14630 SA12B/1110 Lot 1 DPS 14630 SA13A/527 369 Matira Road C/- Richard & Joanne Kuegler Matira 369 Matira Road 10 Sections 15 - 16 Block XIII Awaroa SD SA29A/46 Matira Limited RD2 RD2 Te Akau B15A1 Block SA293/258 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Lot 2 DP 392824 372059 Lot 3 DP 392824 372060 Section 8 Block XIV Awaroa SD SA1780/89 Lot 3 DPS 74589 SA60A/269 Part Te Akau B17 Block SA1760/17 Te Akau B19B Block SA255/256 Matira Road C/- Steve Parrott Parrott; Steven John Matira Matira Extension Road 11 Te Akau B12J Block SA272/26 Parrott; Alexander Bruce RD2 RD2 Lot 2 DP 33978 SA900/85 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Part Te Akau B14 Block SA206/118

Maori Owners - Te Akau B12L Block - 73 owners listed on MLOL. Vested in a Trust. 5 Trustees (Ropiha; Hetaraka SAPR206/128 Te Rupapere; Hiki Matira Road C/- Richard & Juliana Matenga 12 Te Akau B12L Block and Maori Land Court Te Rupapere; Hone RD2 53 Waingaro Road Title Te Rupapere; Penamini Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Te Rupapere; Taruohati Te Rupapere; Waiehu Te Rupapere; Wikiwiriwhi shown on CFR)

Te Akau B12H Block SA833/252 Te Akau B12E Block SA1452/77 Section 7 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA935/277 Graeme & Philippa Black 870 Te Akau Coast Road Sections 5 - 7 Block I Whaingaroa SD SA17D/487 Black; Graeme John 870 Te Akau Coast Road 13 RD2 Black; Philippa Mary RD2 Sections 8 - 9 Block I Whaingaroa SD SA17D/488 Ngaruawahia Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA17D/489 Ngaruawahia Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA1D/1206 Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA4B/998

Section 8 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA1709/49 C/- Robert Horsley Horsley; Campbell Robert Woodward Waikorea Valley Road 462 Waikorea Valley Road 14 Horsley; Rosemary Ann RD2 RD2 Part Te Akau B7B Block SA26A/1075 Ellice Tanner Trustee No. 2 Ltd Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia

Part Section 9 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA2B/525 Lot 1 DPS 27901 SA26A/1074 Horsley; Campbell Robert Woodward C/- Robert Horsley Waikorea Valley Road Lot 1 DPS 8417 SA2B/213 Horsley; Rosemary Ann 462 Waikorea Valley Road 15 RD2 Jackson; Peter Alexander Hughling RD2 Te Akau B10 Block SA1202/67 Ngaruawahia Sections 13 - 14 Block XIV Awaroa SD SA1407/68 Norris Ward Trustee Company Ltd Ngaruawahia Part Lot 1 DPS 35303 SA43C/20

Lot 1 DPS 29555 SA26D/1034 C/- John Glenn Te Akau B2B Block, Lots 2 - 3 DPS 52647 SA47D/436 1245 Waimai Valley Road RD2 Te Akau B7A Block SA1798/59 Glenn; Andrew McKinley Waimai Valley Road Ngaruawahia Lot 1 DPS 52647 SA47D/435 Glenn; John James 16 RD2 Glenn; Virginia Jill Ngaruawahia Andrew & Virginia Glenn Crawford; Michael Wayne 1057 Waimai Valley Road Lots 1 - 2 DPS 3808 SA27A/1144 RD2 Ngaruawahia

Section 3 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA935/40 C/- John Glenn 1245 Waimai Valley Road RD2 Waimai Valley Road Ngaruawahia 17 Rukuhia Holdings Limited RD2 Lot 1 DP 346210 189863 Ngaruawahia Andrew & Virginia Glenn 1057 Waimai Valley Road RD2 Ngaruawahia

Maori Owners - Te Akau B12F Block - 20 owners listed on MLOL C/- Sammy Thompson 389137 Te Akau Coast Road (Taare; Hana 567 Te Akau Coast Road 18 Te Akau B12F Block and Maori Land Court RD2 Tare; Hana RD2 Title Ngaruawahia Rawaenga; Meri Ngaruawahia Hunia; Ngarongo shown on CFR)

Part Te Akau B9 Block SA260/238 Sections 1 - 2 Block I Whaingaroa SD SA26D/1036 Herbert & Nola Shorten 767 Te Akau Coast Road Part Te Akau B9A and B9B2 Blocks SA26D/1035 Shorten; Herbert Benjamin Hewitt 767 Te Akau Coast Road 19 RD2 Shorten; Nola May RD2 Te Akau B12C1 Block SA259/31 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Sections 11 - 12 Block I Whaingaroa SD, Part Te Akau B12C2A Block SA47D/836

C/- Tommy Rupapere Te Akau Coast Road RD2 399889 Te Akau Coast Road Maori Owners - Te Akau B12B Block - 70 Ngaruawahia 20 Te Akau B12B Block and Maori Land Court RD2 owners listed on MLOL Title Ngaruawahia C/- Juliana Matenga 53 Waingaro Road Ngaruawahia

C/- Tommy Rupapere Te Akau Coast Road RD2 419653 Te Akau Coast Road Maori Owners - Te Akau B12A2D1 Block - Ngaruawahia 21 Te Akau B12A2D1 Block and Maori Land Court RD2 8 owners listed on MLOL Title Ngaruawahia C/- Juliana Matenga 53 Waingaro Road Ngaruawahia

Te Akau Coast Road Kettle; Graham Ernest Te Akau Graham & Janet Kettle 22 Lot 4 DPS 91600 SA72B/956 Kettle; Janet Christine RD2 133 Duke Street Ngaruawahia Hamilton 3204

Te Akau Coast Road C/- Peter Hogan Te Akau 182 Watkins Road 23 Lot 6 DPS 91600 SA72B/957 South 37 Limited RD2 RD1 Ngaruawahia Cambridge

Part Section 28 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA1033/12 Part Lot 1 DPS 12058 SA48D/885 Lot 2 DP 304868, Part Section 8 and Section 25 Block VI Whaingaroa 19310 SD Part Section 2 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA47D/437 Lot 4 DP 304868, Lot 1 DPS 91003 19312 Mackrell; Bruce Wylie Lot 3 DP 304868 19311 1215 Te Akau Road Peter and Pru Jackson Rishworth; David Hugh Section 13 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA857/205 Te Akau 1215 Te Akau Road 24 Jackson; Peter Alexander Hughlings RD1 RD1 Lot 2 DPS 15239, Lot 1 DPS 91004, Lot 2 DPS 84661 SA67A/727 Jackson; Prudence Mary Sladden Section 10 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA683/289 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia Lot 6 DP 304873 19325 Part Section 11 and Section 12 Block II Whaingaroa SD, Lot 4 DP 189865 346210 Section 20 Block II Whaingaroa SD SA1103/98 Section 30 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA19B/374 Sections 31 - 32 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA19B/375

Mackrell; Bruce Wylie Te Akau South Road Peter & Pru Jackson Rishworth; David Hugh Te Akau 1215 Te Akau Road 25 Lot 1 DPS 26189 SA49B/89 Jackson; John Hughlings (Junior) RD1 RD1 Jackson; Prudence Mary Sladden Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia

Part Lot 1 DPS 16627 SA15A/653 John & Jenny Jackson Lot 2 DPS 85236 SA67C/403 Jackson; Jenny Margaret Te Akau South Road 250 Te Akau South Road 26 Te Akau D19 Block 31D/515 Jackson; John Hughlings RD1 RD1 Storey; Fraser Cambell Ngaruawahia Lot 5 DP 305490 21972 Ngaruawahia Lots 1, 2, 4 DP 305490 21970

Section 1 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA870/271 Jackson; John Hughlings Jo & Anne Jackson 404 Te Akau South Road Section 13 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA821/253 Jackson; Rosemary Anne 404 Te Akau South Road 27 RD1 Mackrell; Bruce Wylie RD1 Ngaruawahia Part Section 3 Block VI Whaingaroa SD SA24C/98 Rishworth; David Hugh Ngaruawahia HMR WWF Resource Consent Applications Landowner Schedule

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Ref Legal Description Title References Landowners Property Address Postal Address

WATER Water W1 - Waikawau Stream - E2664309, N6414522 C/- Ted Ramsden 4/88 Richmond Street Thames 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road 1 Te Akau A8E2 Block SA372/250 Edward Ramsden Limited RD5 C/- Simon Ramsden Tuakau 764 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

Water W2 - Kaawa Stream - E2668064, N6411781 C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 2 Section 4 Block V Awaroa SD SA46C/98 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

Water W3a - Waikaretu Stream - E2667260, N6404436

C/- Richard & Elizabeth Whitford RD5 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Tuakau Waikaretu 3 Part Lot 2 DP 8199 SA18D/868 Whitford Farms Limited RD5 C/- David & Lynn Whitford Tuakau 2483 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

Water W3b - Whitford Quarry Spring - E2667700, N6404500

C/- Richard & Elizabeth Whitford RD5 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Tuakau Waikaretu 4 Part Lot 2 DP 8199 SA18D/868 Whitford Farms Limited RD5 C/- David & Lynn Whitford Tuakau 2483 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

Water W3c - Waikawau Stream - E2668600, N6404150 C/- Edwin Marshall Maori Owners - Pukerewa A Block - 195 69 Norrie Street owners listed on MLOL. Vested in a Melville Trust Pukerewa Road Hamilton (Marshall; Edwin 5 Pukerewa A Block SA27D/1311 RD5 Whare; Ken Tuakau C/-Matthew Preston Simon; Matthew Lester C/- District Court Whare; Minarapa Rihaere Private Bag 2 Whare; Tokotakahi shown on CFR) Papakura

Water W4 - Waikorea Stream - E2669518, N6397706 Graeme & Philippa Black Te Akau Coast Road Black; Graeme John 870 Te Akau Coast Road 6 Part Te Akau B9B1 Block SA4B/998 RD2 Black; Philippa Mary RD2 Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia

STREAMBED WORKS Streambed Works A - Culvert tributary of Te Umukaraka Stream - E2667217, N6413763 C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 7 Part Te Akau A12 Block SA46C/506 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

Streambed Works B - Bridge Waimai Stream - E2672970, N6393860 C/- John Glenn 1245 Waimai Valley Road RD2 Glenn; Andrew McKinley Waimai Valley Road Ngaruawahia Glenn; John James 8 Te Akau B2B Block SA47D/436 RD2 Glenn; Virginia Jill Ngaruawahia Andrew & Virginia Glenn Crawford; Michael Wayne 1057 Waimai Valley Road RD2 Ngaruawahia

Streambed Works C - Culvert tributary of Tauterei Stream - E2672325, N6385075 John & Jenny Jackson Jackson; Jenny Margaret Te Akau South Road 250 Te Akau South Road 9 Lots 2 and 4 DP 305490 21970 Jackson; John Hughlings RD1 RD1 Storey; Fraser Cambell Ngaruawahia Ngaruawahia

DISCHARGES Discharges A - Process water from Whitford's Quarry - E2667367, N6404493 C/- Richard & Elizabeth Whitford RD5 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Tuakau Waikaretu 10 Part Lot 2 DP 8199 SA18D/868 Whitford Farms Limited RD5 C/- David & Lynn Whitford Tuakau 2483 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

Discharges B - Stormwater and process water from concrete batching plants Block D - E2665268, N6412645 C/- Chris Horton ABN AMRO P O Box 1196 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Auckland 11 Lot 1 DPS 78942 SA62B/696 The C. Alma Baker Trust RD5 Tuakau C/- Kevin Lowe Dresden Securities Private Bag 92142 Auckland

Block E - Whitford Quarry - E2667367, N6404493

C/- Richard & Elizabeth Whitford RD5 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Tuakau Waikaretu 12 Part Lot 2 DP 8199 SA18D/868 Whitford Farms Limited RD5 C/- David & Lynn Whitford Tuakau 2483 Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road RD5 Tuakau

Block H - E2671881, N6392716 C/- Tommy Rupapere Te Akau Coast Road RD2 419653 Te Akau Coast Road Maori Owners - Te Akau B12A2D1 Ngaruawahia 13 Te Akau B12A2D1 Block and Maori Land Court RD2 Block - 8 owners listed on MLOL Title Ngaruawahia C/- Juliana Matenga 53 Waingaro Road Ngaruawahia

Block I - E2672146, N6387975 Jackson; John Hughlings Jo & Anne Jackson 404 Te Akau South Road Jackson; Rosemary Anne 404 Te Akau South Road 14 Section 1 Block IX Whaingaroa SD SA870/271 RD1 Mackrell; Bruce Wylie RD1 Ngaruawahia Rishworth; David Hugh Ngaruawahia

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SCHEDULE FOUR – EXCEPTIONS TO PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

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Table 1: Archaeological Exceptions – Intrusions into Archaeological Buffer Zones

Turbine Location NZAA No Block A Turbine Access Road (TAR) to A029 R13/157:C and R13/159:C A TAR A029 to A028 R13/33:D A Turbine Consent Area (TCA) A025 and TAR to R13/162:B AO24 A TAR A023 R13/NS1:C D D011 and TAR from D011 to D012 R13/103:B D TAR from D014 to D016 R13/7:A D TAR from D014 to D016 R13/171:D D TAR from D014 to D015 R13/172:C E TCA at E008 R13/196:B E TAR to E025 R14/392:D G TAR from G004 to G008 R14/47:A H TAR from H001 to H002 R14/397:C H TCA at H003 R14/415:C H TAR from H006 to H007 R14/211:C I TAR from I001 to I002 R14/400:C I TAR west of I005 R14/399:C I TAR west of I023 R14/165:C

Table 2: Ecological Exceptions – Intrusions into Section 6 (c) Vegetation

Turbine Location Block A A025 and TAR A024 to A025 C TAR from C013 to C016 C C015 and TAR to C015 C TAR from C018 through C019 to C020 E TAR to E025 H TCAs H001, H002, H004, H007, H008 and H009 H TAR from H001 to H004 via H002 and H003 H TAR from H003 to H006 H TAR from H006 to H009 to public road H Pond HP01

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Table 3: Ecological Exceptions – Intrusions into Section 6 (c) Vegetation Buffer Zones

Turbine Location Block C TAR from C015 to C016 D TAR from D009 to D011 D TAR between D009 and D008 E E021 E E024 E TAR to E025

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Table 4: Ecological Exceptions – Intrusions into Streams, Seeps or Wetlands

Turbine Location Block A TAR from A026 to A027 C TAR from C007 to C013 at culvert CC02 C Access road to C015 at culvert CC05 C Access road to C015 at culvert CC03 C TAR from C020 to C021 at culvert CC07 C CP01 at the beginning of access road to D030 D TAR to D015 D Access road to D030 at culvert DC05 D TAR from D032 to D031 at culvert DC07 D DP01 in valley between D011 and D013 D DP02 Access road to D030 at culvert DC05 E Access road at culvert EC01 E TAR to E017 from road junction E EP02 - TAR to E017 at culvert EC02 F FP03 - Valley north of F011 over existing pond G GP02 - Access road to G001 at culvert GC01 G Access road from culvert GC01 to GC02 G Access road from public road to culvert GC08 G Access road at culvert GC07 G Access road at culvert GC06 G GP03 TAR from G012 to G026 at culvert GC03 I TAR from I013 to I012 at culvert IC01 I TAR from I013 to I012 at culvert IC03 I TAR from I013 to I007 at culvert IC04 I IP01 TAR from I007 to I012 at culvert IC01 J TAR at JC05 J JP02 – South of culvert JC05

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Table 5: Ecological Exceptions – Intrusions into Stream, Seep or Wetland Buffer Zones

Turbine Location Block A Junction of TAR from public road (TAR splits to A023 and A029) A TAR from A024 to A025 A TAR from A026 to A027 A A027 C Access road to C015 at culvert CC05 D TCA D001 D Access to D030 at culvert DC05 E TAR to E015 from road junction E Access road from E014 at culvert EC01 E Access road at eastern end near public road E TAR to E017 from road junction F TAR from F007 to F008 G Access road at culvert GC01 G Access road to G010 G TAR from G012 to G026 at culvert GC03 G TAR south from G019 at E2672383 N6394986 G TAR south from G019 at E2672424 N6394936 G TAR south from G019 at E2672439 N6394879 G Access road to G022 at culvert GC09 H TAR from H010 to H011 at culvert HC01 H TAR from H010 to H011 at E2670718 N6391571 I TAR I007 to I023 I At I006 I TAR I012 opposite disposal site I012c

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Table 6: Landscape Exceptions – Earthworks located seaward of the “pink coastal escarpment line” depicted on the Wind Farm Detail Plans in Schedule Two

Description Location Road intrudes seaward a maximum of 2m over a TAR south of total length of 37m D014 Cut slope at road junction to the west intrudes a TAR west of J002 maximum of 6m seaward over a total length of 70m

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Table 7: Batter Slope Exceptions

Turbine Location Description Block A Main access road to Block A at Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V E2664615 N6416160 A South-east of main access junction en Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V route to A029 at E2664368 N6415939 A TAR west of A023 Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V A TAR west of A025 and immediately Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V adjacent to A025 A TAR from A026 to A027 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V A Turbine pad A027 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V A TAR from A028 to A029 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V and fill slope steepened to 1H:2V A TAR to A029 at Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V E2664459 N6415445 C TAR from C006 to C007 Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V C TAR from C012 to C013 Cut and fill slopes steepened to 1H:2V C TAR from C013 to C016 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V C Access Road to C015 at E2667521 Cut slope steepened to1H:1.5V N6414252 C Access Road to C015 at E2667709 Cut slope steepened to1H:1.5V N6414521 C TAR west of C018 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V C TAR from C019 to C020 Cut slopes steepened to 1H:2V Fill slopes steepened to 1H:1V C TAR from C020 to C021 Cut slopes steepened to 1H:2V D Access Road to junction north of D009 Cut and fill slopes on RHS steepened to 1H:2V D TAR from D001 to D002 Cut and fill slopes steepened to 1H:2V D TAR from D002 to D004 Cut slope steepened to1H:2V Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V D TAR from D004 to D005 Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V D TAR from D013 to D014 Cut slope steepened to1H:2V Fill slope steepened to 1H:1V D TAR from D014 to D018 Cut slopes steepened to 1H:2V

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Turbine Location Description Block D TAR from D016 to D017 Cut batter on RHS 1H:1.5V E TAR from E002 to E003 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V E TAR from E004 to E005 Cut batter LHS steepened to 1H:2V E Pad for E008 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V E Access Road to E014 at E2667940 Cut batter RHS steepened to N6402410 1H:2V E TAR to E025 at E2668262 N6399352 Fill slope steepened to 1H:1V F Access Road to F Block at E2671100 Cut batter RHS steepened to N6403610 1H:2V G TAR from G004 to G008 at E2669049 Cut slope steepened to1H:2V N6396080 Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V G TAR from G012 to G026 at E2671675 Fill slope steepened to 1H:1V N6397080 H TAR from H001 to H002 Fill slopes steepened to 1H:2V and cut slope steepened to1H:2V H TAR from H007 to H006 Fill slopes steepened to 1H:2V and cut slope steepened to1H:2V I Access road to I Block at E2673160 Cut slope steepened to1H:2V N6388204 Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V I TAR from I010 to I012 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V I TAR from I015 to I016 Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V I TAR from I021 to I022 Fill slope steepened to 1H:1V I TAR west of I023 Fill slope steepened to 1H:2V J TAR from J004 to J007 Fill slope steepened to 1H:1V J Turbine pad J007 Cut slope steepened to 1H:2V

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Table 8: Planning – Exception to turbine blade overfly of formed public road

Turbine Location Description Block E022 TCA located approximately 20 metres Construction of turbine would be from formed road subject to approval from Waikato District Council as the road controlling authority for the turbine blades to overfly the formed road to the Pukerewa Marae. The area of formed road (which is not within the road reserve) is within the Consent Application Area.

Table 9: Cut Heights Exceeding 12.5 metres

Turbine Block Height (m) Location and Length

A 13.0 South of A024 (15m) A 16.5 Adjacent to A026 (15m) A 19 Adjacent to A027 (35m) C 13.5 Ch 1185. Access to Block C (10m) Block C secondary (40m) access. 350m C 18 South of C022 C 14 Adjacent to C005 (45m) Access to D013 (30m). 200m North of D 17 D013 Access Rd to Block G (50m) Ch 230- G 17.5 280 G 15.00 Access to G007 and G008 (75m) I 16.5 I013 to I007 (30m) I 16 Adjacent to I012 (25m) I 15 Adjacent to I012 (15m) H 13 Access to H010 (20m) Ch 830-850 I 14 At I009 (25m) J 13 100m east of J003 (5m)

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SCHEDULE FIVE – EARTHWORKS DESIGN FIGURES

79 C A R R I A G E W A Y

CUT BATTER HEIGHT CUT DEPTH

Sandy Soils X = 2.5

Clay Soils H <1.2m : X = 1.5 C A R R I A G E W A Y 1.2m ≤ H ≤ 5m : X = 2 5m < H ≤ 10m : X = 2.5 (See Section 13)

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SCHEDULE SIX – BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT AND REMEDIATION SCHEME PROJECT SHEETS

Project Name: Re-establishment of Bramwell Bush

Project Description: • Re-establishment of previously cleared native bush in an area of approximately 50 hectares on the former Bramwell property.

Delivery Mechanism:

• QE II covenant. • Boundary fence to exclude domestic stock, with an electrified outrigger to exclude goats. • Annual fence inspections. • Contracted supplementary planting of locally sourced indigenous species, matched to habitats present (supported by natural regeneration). • Contracted initial pest control (goats and pigs) • Contracted periodic control of further goat and pig incursions • EW possum control (under area-wide possum control programme) • Supplementary possum control (bait stations) to supplement EW programme • Annual weed monitoring. • Contracted ongoing weed control for invasive exotic weeds, as required. • 5-yearly progress monitoring. Performance Targets: • Biodiversity targets from Condition Offset (Stephens) Model (May 2010) • This programme to continue for the life of the HMR wind farm.

Fig 1 : Bramwell Bush Restoration

9 May 2011

Project Name: Te Umukaraka Bush Margins: Fencing & Regeneration

Project Description: Fencing and regeneration of bush in two areas on margins of Te Umukaraka Bush, and other areas as identified by the Ecology Peer Review Panel and agreed with landowners. Delivery Mechanism: Boundary fencing (as shown in map above). Annual fence and weed inspections Assisted regeneration (using manuka/kanuka slash, seed & plantings, using locally sourced seeds and plants, matched to habitats present) Goat control – initial control and follow-up maintenance control Ongoing weed control for invasive exotic weeds Contracted 5-yearly progress monitoring Performance Targets: Landowner agreement (already in place) Completion of fencing. Regeneration as per targets in appendix 3 of Biodiversity Remediation & Enhancement Schemes (as revised, Sept 2010).

Fig 2 : Te Umukaraka Bush Fencing & Regeneration

14 March 2011

Project Name: Upper Rangitata

Project Description: • Protection of Wrybill and South Island Pied Oystercatcher (SIPO) breeding habitat, through predator control. Delivery Mechanism: • Contracted predator control and outcome monitoring. Performance Targets: • Recruitment of SIPO and Wrybill to achieve a “no net loss outcome” as described in Condition 6.21. • The minimum area of pest control operations shall be as shown in the map above. That area may be extended if necessary, and/or SIPO breeding area protection may be extended to farmed lowland areas of Canterbury or Southland if required. • As a starting point prior to actual predator control success rate information being available, the types, densities and clearance rates of traps and bait, and pest density targets throughout the control area shall be set by reference to that employed on the Tasman Valley Project River

Recovery Programme in 2010 . • Target pests shall include mustelids, cats, rats and hedgehogs. • This programme to continue for the life of the HMR wind farm in the minimum area and with a level effort required to maintain the productivity of the predator control area at no less than the level at year 5 of the programme (when the Breeding Success rate has been established).

Fig 3 : Upper Rangitata

21 October 2010

Photo: Ian Southey

Project Name: Miranda Naturalists Trust (funding)

Project Description: • Ongoing support for the Miranda Naturalists Trust, an organisation which is dedicated to research and conservation work for shorebirds, including international migrant shorebirds.

Delivery Mechanism: • Annual funding contribution of $10,000 (on-going).

Performance Targets: • $10,000 per annum funding, to be reserved for research and conservation initiatives

focused on international migrant species.

Fig 4 : Miranda Naturalist Trust Funding

Project Name: NZ Dotterel Management Programme

Project Description: • Control predators along the seaward and estuarine foreshores and dunes of Aotea Harbour heads (including North Head and Raukumara Beach), or another more suitable site within the Waikato Region. • Specifically target hedgehogs, mustelids and cats (with secondary catches of rats and possums likely) by trapping (using a combination of DOC 200/250 and “SA Conibear” cat traps). • Reduce human disturbance by increased general public awareness of NZ Dotterel and value of the site as a whole to shorebirds. Delivery Mechanism: • Preparation of a management plan to guide animal pest control and public awareness programmes. • Establishment of a pest control contract with a private contractor and provision of signage at public access points. • Establishment of monitoring for fledgling success and trapping rates. Performance Targets: • An increase in fledging success rates of NZ dotterel to a mean of 0.75 chicks per pair per season, over a 3-year period or longer. • This programme to continue for the life of the HMR wind farm.

Fig 5 : Aotea Heads NZ Dotterel Programme

Project Name: Kotekaraka Bush Enhancement (Snodgrass Property)

Project Description: • Installation of a predator proof fence to protect approx 100 ha of indigenous forest. • Eradication of possums, rats, cats, mustelids, goats, deer and pigs inside the fenced-off area. • On-going pest management strategy as contingency for reinvasion. • Covenanting. Delivery Mechanism: • Ongoing regular fence surveillance to check for maintenance requirements • Pest animal control monitoring • MOU agreement with landowner. (To be finalised. In the event that final agreement is not reached, an equivalent alternative project will be substituted). • Pest control to achieve eradication and maintain that state • Weed monitoring for invasive exotic weeds • Ongoing weed control for invasive exotic weeds as required. Performance Targets: • Completion of fence and contracted maintenance of fence. • Eradication of possums, rats, cats, mustelids, goats, deer and pigs inside fenced-off area • Implementation of professionally-run on-going pest management strategy. • Completion of legal covenanting. • Biodiversity targets as per Appendix 3 of Biodiversity Remediation & Enhancement Scheme (Sept 2010).

Fig 6 : Kotekaraka Bush Predator-proof Fence

9 May 2011

Photo: Taio Kessels

Project Name: Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust (funding)

Project Description: Funding of Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust, an organisation which is dedicated to research and conservation work for NZ raptors.

Delivery Mechanism: Off-site funding contribution of $30,000, to be paid on commencement of construction of turbines.

Performance Targets: Funding to be reserved for NZ falcon research and/or NZ falcon conservation

initiative.

Fig 7 : Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust

Project Name: Upper Punga Punga Wetland Protection & Enhancement

Project Description: • Legal protection (by covenant) of approximately 50 hectares of wetland. • Fencing (approximately 4 km) to exclude stock from southern part of the wetland. • Discontinuation of maintenance of drainage channel (in southern half, as shown on plan above, subject to Council and drainage board approval)

Delivery Mechanism: • Agreement with adjoining landowner (McConnell-Hanson) – now in place. • Completion of fencing. • QEII Covenant. • Formal request to TLA to discontinue drain maintenance in area shown on plan. • Annual Fence Inspections

Performance Targets: • Completion of fencing (as shown on map), where not already fenced. • Completion of covenant for Contact and McConnell-Hanson owned parts of wetland.

Fig 8 : Punga Punga Wetland Protection & Enhancement

Project Name: Kaawa Stream Riparian Fencing

Project Description: • Permanent electric fencing (where not already fenced) to protect riparian margins of lower Kaawa Stream by preventing stock access to a 2 km stretch along the banks of the Stream, to prevent damage to whitebait spawning areas.

Delivery Mechanism: • MOU agreement with landowner for access, installation of fence, supply of electricity to fence and future maintenance. • Installation of permanent fence posts and electric fencing (2-wire). • Annual monitoring of the fence condition.

Performance Targets:

• Completion of landowner agreement (MOU is already in place)

• Completion and maintenance of fence for the life of the HMR wind farm.

Fig 9 : Kaawa Stream Riparian Fencing

Project Name: Whitford Spring Riparian Fencing and Planting

Project Description: • Riparian fencing and planting along the banks of the outlet channel of the Whitford Spring. Includes approximately 100 metres of channel

Delivery Mechanism: • Contract fencing. • Contract planting.

Performance Targets:

• Completion of fencing and planting.

Fig 10: Whitford Spring Fencing and Riparian Planting

Project Name: Waikaretu Stream Riparian Fencing

Project Description: • Permanent electric fencing (where not already fenced) to prevent stock access to a 1 km stretch along both banks of the lower Waikaretu Stream, to prevent damage to whitebait spawning areas.

Delivery Mechanism:

• MOU agreement with landowner for access, installation of fence, supply of electricity to

fence and future maintenance.

• Installation of permanent fence posts and electric fencing (2-wire).

• Annual monitoring of fence condition

Performance Targets: • Completion of landowner agreement (now complete) • Completion and maintenance of fence.

Fig 11 : Waikaretu Stream Riparian Fencing

9 May 2011

Photo: Andrea Dekrout

Project Name: Translocation of Native bats

Project Description: Translocation of bats from the HMR wind farm area to a suitable predator-free location where long-tailed bats do not currently occur. Delivery Mechanism: Capture and temporary housing of females in late pregnancy, with hand-rearing and release of resulting pups at Tiritiri Matangi Island, in preference, or other suitable sites within the same ecological district. Details and contingency plans are as outlined in bat expert caucus agreement (5 Aug 2010). Performance Targets: Where HMR bat population is <100 bats: the translocation of no fewer than 30 juvenile bats, resulting in confirmed breeding and recruitment of the translocated population. If translocation fails, provide alternative offset (on expert advice). Where HMR bat population is >100 bats: the translocation of no fewer than 30 juvenile bats, resulting in confirmed breeding and recruitment of the translocated population; AND conduct activity monitoring at turbine sites.

Success of translocations to be determined. Long-tailed bats are not currently present on Tiritiri Matangi. Acoustic surveys will confirm, after the translocations, whether the bats have become established. Non-tagged individuals will confirm that translocated bats have bred.

Fig 12 : Translocation of Native Bats

14 March 2011

Project Name: Fencing Subsidy Programme Project Description: • A subsidy offered to rural landowners in the HMR area (defined as the northern, southern and inland extent of wind turbines, plus 5 kilometres) to encourage the fencing and planting of stream and river margins on private land.

Delivery Mechanism: • Subsidy to be offered on a dollar-for-dollar basis to landowners who wish to fence the margins of streams or rivers on their properties where the potential for ecological and/or landscape benefits to be achieved can be demonstrated. Applicants will also be able to seek subsidies through the scheme for riparian planting within fenced-off areas. • A total fund of $100,000 to be made available, and an additional $10,000 in the event that the riparian fencing on the northern side of the Tauterei Stream (BRES sheet 14) is not undertaken, in which case the funding set aside for that project ($10,000) shall instead be applied to this general Fencing Subsidy Programme. • Subsidy to be advertised either by local mail-out or through local newspaper. Applications from landowners to be received over a specified (6-month) period. Applications will then be assessed for suitability, prioritised, and actioned as appropriate. • Fund to be administered by Contact. • Fund to be made available on commencement of construction of the wind farm. Performance Targets: • Landowner applications will be assessed and prioritised on the basis of likely ecological and/or interconnective landscape benefits derived from fencing. Ecological priorities include sites of particular value for native freshwater fish and sites with existing native vegetation cover. Budget: • $100,000.

Fig 13 : Fencing Subsidy Programme

14 March 2011

Project Name: Tauterei Stream Riparian Fencing

Project Description: • Permanent electric fencing (where not already fenced) to prevent stock access to a 1.4km stretch of the lower Tauterei Stream, to prevent damage to whitebait spawning areas. The southern side of the stream will be fenced (landowner agreement has been obtained). Fencing of northern side remains subject to landowner agreement. In the event of no agreement with northern landowner, fencing will be limited to south-bank only.

Delivery Mechanism: • MOU agreement with landowners for access, installation of fence, supply of electricity to fence and future maintenance, which shall be offered to . • Installation of permanent fence posts and electric fencing (2-wire), which shall be offered to Tainui Awhiro to undertake. • Annual monitoring of fence condition, which shall be offered to Tainui Awhiro to undertake.

Performance Targets: • Completion of south-side landowner agreement (completed). • Completion of north-side landowner agreement (pending. If unsuccessful, fencing will be limited to southern side of stream only). • Completion and maintenance of fence.

Fig 14 : Tauterei Stream Riparian Fencing

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SCHEDULE SEVEN – TRAFFIC GENERATION AND PLANS

81 Hauāuru mā Raki – Waikato Wind Farm District Council Conditions – May 2011 Contact Wind Limited

Vehicle Types

Delivery of aggregates from the Whitford Quarry to the wind farm block accesses may be undertaken with articulated dump trucks (if road controlling authority approvals are obtained) or standard road legal trucks; except that delivery to Block F must only use road legal trucks.

Oversize wind turbine components must be delivered on specialist transporters operating in compliance with Land Transport Rule 41001/2 Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002.

Reinforcing steel and cement should generally be delivered on standard articulated trailers.

Trucks associated with construction of the transmission lines should generally have rough terrain capability for accessing remote sites.

Staff travel should involve car sharing and minivans where practicable.

Traffic Generation

The average daily traffic generation for each stage, averaged across any calendar month and based on a six day working week, must be no more than those specified in the following table. These figures have been derived by providing a 20% buffer above the overall averages forecast, to allow for variation in activity levels from month to month. The traffic generation levels for over-size turbine components include a further buffer to account for a delivery pattern which is less uniform, and where a complete turbine could be delivered every two days.

STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3

(Blocks A,C,D) (Blocks E,F,G) (Blocks H,I,J) Estimated Duration (months) 22 30 21 Quarry traffic (aggregate) if articulated 56vpd 51vpd 43vpd dump trucks used Quarry traffic (aggregate) if standard 78vpd 70vpd 59vpd road legal trucks used Consumables & construction materials 37vpd 35vpd 36vpd Over-size turbine components 8vpd 8vpd 8vpd Construction personnel 227vpd 228vpd 228vpd

The total number of vehicle movements during construction must not exceed the totals in the following table.

STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3

(Blocks A,C,D) (Blocks E,F,G) (Blocks H,I,J) Quarry traffic (aggregate) if articulated 26,000 32,000 19,000 dump trucks used Quarry traffic (aggregate) if standard 36,000 44,000 26,000 road legal trucks used Consumables & construction materials 17,000 22,000 16,000 Over-size turbine components 900 1,200 700 Construction personnel 105,000 144,000 101,000

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14 -Widen Port Waikato - Waikato Port

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5 -Remove Waikaretu Road vegetation X Relocate pole 16 - back bank

4 -Cut

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PORT WAIKATO WAIKARETU RD

Waikaretu Road Waikaretu Port Waikato - Waikato Port

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Waikaretu Road Waikaretu Port Waikato - Waikato Port 17 -Cutback

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road by2m 19 -Widen

WAIKARETU RD WAIKARETU

PORT WAIKATO PORT

Waikaretu Road Waikaretu Port Waikato - Waikato Port 19 -Relocate X pole

PORT WAIKATO WAIKARETU RD

BAKER RD

PORT WAIKATOTUAKAU RD BRIDGE - 2 -Remove vegetation 2 -Cutback bank by3m

WAIRAMARAMA ONEWHERO RD 20 -Cutbackbank 2m for30mlength

1 -Widen

EYRE RD EYRE ALLEN AND ALLEN by 2m road by2m 21 -Widen Tuakau Bridge

BREWSTER RD 22 -Cutback bank 2m

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Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road bank upto5m 27 -Cutback carriageway 4m

30 -Widen

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KOKONGA

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WAIKARETU RD WAIKARETU PORT WAIKATO PORT bank upto3m 34 -Cutback

KOKONGA

WEST RD Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Waikaretu - Waikato Port

PORT WAIKATO WAIKARETU RD

BAKER RD bank upto3m 35 -Cutback 36 -Trim3m carriageway 2m

37 -Widen Port Waikato - Waikaretu Road Waikaretu - Waikato Port bank upto3m 38 -Cutback 14 SCALE: n.t.s. 44 - Remove vegetation 40 - Cut back bank

by 2m for 30m length Waikaretu Valley Road Valley Waikaretu

Waikaretu Valley Road

39 - Cut back bank by 2m for 30m length 45 - Cut back bank

46 - Widen road Waikorea Valley Road

Te Akau Coast Rd 48 - Cut back WEST RD bank by 2m 47 - Widen road RICHARDSON RD PORT WAIKATO WAIKARETU RD

43 - Temporary bridge MATIRA RD and carriageway

PUKEREWA RD

Waikaretu Valley Road

42 - Cut back bank 49 - Widen road by 2m WAIKOREA VALLEY RD 50 - Cut back bank by 2m for 40m length 41 - Retain rock formations

41 - Retain bank of Te Akau Coast Road WAIMAI stream and form VALLEY RD temporary carriageway

Te Akau Coast Road

52 - Cut back 51 - Cut back bank by bank by 2m for 6m for 70-80m length length of 30m

53 - Cut back bank by 2m for length of 30m

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Te Akau Coast Road

55 - Remove vegetation

Rotowaro Road

68 - Remove vegetation

WAIKOREA ROTOWARO RD VALLEY RD

OTOROHAEA TRIG RD

Rotowaro Road WAIMAI

Te Akau Coast Road VALLEY RD COAST RD TE AKAU 67 - Relocate 56 - Cut back bank signs by 2m for 40m length X X Waingaro Road TE AKAU RD

SOUTH RD TE AKAU

67 - Cut back bank by 2-3m for 40m length

Waingaro Road

57 - Seal widen 1m for 20m length One-way 66 - Cut back bank bridge by 1m for 50m length

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COAST RD

TE AKAU road by 2m TE AKAU RD

RUAKIWI RD 61 - Remove vegetation TE AKAU RD

SOUTH RD TE AKAU

NEILSON RD

Te Akau South Road

62 - Cut back bank by 4m for 30m length

65 - Widen road by 2m

63 - Remove vegetation

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BREWSTER RD

PORT WAIKATO WAIKARETU RD OTUITI RD

WAIRAMARAMA ONEWHERO RD FLEMING RD

MATAKITAKI RD

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BAKER RD Stage 1 Route from South

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F MATIRA RD DIXON PUKEREWAE RD ROAD

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Stage 2 Transmission Line

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SCHEDULE EIGHT – TAHINGA TAONGA HONONGA (CHANCE FIND PROCEDURE)

83 Tahinga Taonga Hononga Chance Find Procedure

1. Pre Construction Reconnaissance Archaeological work was undertaken to identify archaeological sites within the project area. Specified buffer zones and cautionary zones were included around these sites. Through consent conditions, it is proposed that Supplementary Environmental Management Plans (SEMPs) be prepared in consultation with Tahinga prior to any construction work commencing where earthworks are proposed in the identified archaeology buffer and cautionary zones. These identified buffer zones and cautionary zones are indicators of areas where koiwi and / or taonga may be uncovered during construction. The following procedure has been designed to protect this heritage by completing exploratory works in advance of project construction in order to identify koiwi or other taonga according to kawa and tikanga of Tahinga who hold mana wheenua over the project area. Whakapapa links make it possible for Tahinga to work together to address project impacts on the ancestral cultural landscape. This procedure allows and provides for the proactive involvement of Tahinga, the Consent Holder and appropriate statutory authorities in the management of effects on unrecorded sites and the discharge of statutory obligations in respect of the heritage of Tahinga.

1.1 Advance Reconnaissance Team

An Advance Reconnaissance Team (“The Advance Team”) will undertake preliminary site investigations and (only if necessary) initial exploratory earthworks ahead of the wind farm construction commencing in the identified archaeology buffer and cautionary zones.

The Advance Team shall be made up of the following members: 1. Kaitiaki Group made up of up to four people, including (at the discretion of Tahinga): a. One Kaumatua (or their alternate in the event the nominated Kaumatua is unavailable) b. One Kuia (or their alternate in the event the nominated Kuia is unavailable) c. Two appointed Tahinga representatives (or alternate representative) I. Role of Representative One: To complete the recording of information that is required by the Kaumatua and Kuia (all recording must be specific to the history and cultural aspects of the site and the finds). II. Role of Representative Two: To assist the Kaumatua and Kuia with their needs while on the project site and to assist Representative One with the recording of information as required. Both representatives must adhere to tikanga, project rules and conditions. 2. Appointed Cultural Spiritual Advisor (who possesses appropriate experience). 3. An archaeologist (who meets section 17 requirements of the HPA 1993). 1

Hauaauru Maa Raki Wind Farm Tahinga Taonga Hononga Tahinga Taonga Hononga Chance Find Procedure

4. Consent Holder representative and any other person that the Consent Holder is required to be present to meet its legal requirements. Construction experts if required (e.g. geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, geologists etc). 5. Plant operators as required by the site works. The Advance Team shall (only if necessary) conduct exploratory earthworks once the Consent Holder has made a commitment to proceed with the project. These shall occur a minimum of six (6) months in advance of earthworks or excavations (or more or less if mutually agreed as appropriate) occurring within the identified buffer zone and/or cautionary zone of any recorded archaeological sites. Tahinga kawa and tikanga must be respected at all times by all members of the Advance Team. An Exploratory Earthworks Timetable shall be developed and agreed between the Consent Holder and Tahinga. That timetable shall also include standards for matters such as the extent of the proposed preliminary works by the Advance Team, and the likely time and costs involved. The timetable shall also be appropriately aligned with project staging as identified in the relevant Earthworks and Construction Management Plan. The Advance Team shall have access to a mobile, temperature controlled storage container unit on-site at all times during exploratory earthworks. In addition, multiple stationary temperature controlled storage units will be situated in appropriate locations within the rohe of Tahinga to support the work of the Advance Team. The work of the Advance Team shall adhere to Tahinga tikanga in carrying out work associated with waahi tapu and waahi tuupuna. It will adhere to all legal obligations upon it including any analysis and recording in order to satisfy necessary legal requirements and the needs of Tahinga. Such recording may include digital recording of the site specific information (e.g. photo/video/audio).

1.2 Advance Team Chance Find Procedure In the event that the Advance Team uncovers koiwi or taonga or archaeological sites, the following procedures shall apply. 1. Exploratory Earthworks shall stop and the appropriate Tahinga kawa and tikanga processes shall be applied. The site would be marked and a survey of the immediately surrounding area undertaken to gauge the true extent of the site, before appropriate rituals can be carried out. 2. If koiwi is discovered, the Archaeologist will notify the New Zealand Police of the find as required under the Coroners Act 2006. 3. The consent holder in consultation with Tahinga, will ensure that the necessary legal requirements are met regarding all taonga and koiwi discovered, if defined as archaeological under the Historic Places Act 1993.

Hauaauru Maa Raki Wind Farm Tahinga Taonga Hononga Tahinga Taonga Hononga Chance Find Procedure

4. Following the completion of all necessary kawa, tikanga and legal requirements, the koiwi or taonga shall be reinterred so as to avoid any further disturbance or effect.

2. Chance Find Procedure During Construction: Koiwi The Tahinga holistic view is that koiwi have died once and should never see the light of day again. It is therefore essential that if any koiwi are uncovered during construction, appropriate steps be taken in accordance with Tahinga kawa and tikanga as soon as practicable. In the event of a chance find of koiwi during project construction, the following steps shall be taken in the order presented: 1. The work that uncovered the koiwi shall cease immediately and a “Protection Zone” with a 100-metre radius around the find shall be established. 2. The Consent Holder will ensure that all construction equipment and activity within the Protection Zone is shut down. 3. The Consent Holder, in consultation with Tahinga may undertake activities that are necessary to recover plant from the site and Protection Zone (for example the recovery and transportation of materials and/or vehicles from the site and Protection Zone), and complete works necessary to satisfy health and safety requirements, stabilisation works or those that are necessary to control erosion from the site. 4. The Consent Holder will ensure that immediate steps be taken to secure and mark out the Protection Zone, in order to secure the find to ensure the koiwi remains undisturbed and the site is safe in terms of health and safety requirements. 5. For the avoidance of doubt, work may continue outside of the Protection Zone. 6. As soon as the Protection Zone is established and the site is secure, the Consent Holder shall ensure that its relevant project manager immediately notifies the nominated Tahinga representative, or their nominated alternative if not available. 7. The relevant project manager will also then notify the Regional Archaeologist at the Historic Places Trust or their nominated alternative if not available. 8. As soon as practicable, representatives of the Consent Holder, Tahinga and the Regional Archaeologist will meet on site and the New Zealand Police will be notified of any koiwi find in accordance with section 14 of the Coroners Act 2006.

9. If koiwi uncovered is deemed archaeological (as defined by the Historic Places Act 1993); then, the Consent Holder and Tahinga shall ensure that archaeological recording is carried out according to tikanga and in a way that also meets the necessary legal requirements.

Hauaauru Maa Raki Wind Farm Tahinga Taonga Hononga Tahinga Taonga Hononga Chance Find Procedure

10. All parties will work towards allowing construction works to recommence as soon as possible, while ensuring that any koiwi are protected, a decision regarding appropriate management is made, and that all legal requirements are met. 11. After consultation between Tahinga, the Consent Holder, the Regional Archaeologist, and the New Zealand Police (if required as above), a koiwi extraction procedure will be agreed and implemented 12. Works within the Protection Zone shall not recommence until authorised by the Consent Holder following consultation with Tahinga, and representatives of any other authority with statutory responsibility, in order to ensure that all cultural and statutory requirements are met. 13. Subject to any legal requirements, information regarding the location, relocation and specifics of the koiwi is sensitive information and shall remain the property of Tahinga. 14. The agreed Chance Find Procedure for Significant Finds which is a confidential companion document to this procedure must remain in force for the lifetime of this consent.

3. Chance Find Procedure During Construction: Taonga and Sites Taonga of Tahinga are important in linking Tahinga of today with their past. These sites and taonga carry a rich heritage that must be preserved. In the event of a chance find of taonga or archaeological sites of significance to Tahinga during project construction, the following steps shall be taken in the order presented: 1. The work that uncovered the taonga or site shall cease immediately and a “Protection Zone” with a 50 metre radius around the find shall be established. 2. The Consent Holder will ensure that all construction equipment and activity within the Protection Zone is shut down. 3. The Consent Holder, in consultation with Tahinga, may undertake activities that are necessary to recover plant from the site and Protection Zone (for example the recovery and transportation of materials and/or vehicles from the site and Protection Zone), and complete works necessary to satisfy health and safety requirements, stabilisation works or those that are necessary to control erosion from the site. 4. The Consent Holder will ensure that immediate steps be taken to secure and mark out the Protection Zone, in order to secure the find to ensure the taonga or relevant site remains undisturbed and the site is safe in terms of health and safety requirements. 5. For the avoidance of doubt, work may continue outside of the Protection Zone.

Hauaauru Maa Raki Wind Farm Tahinga Taonga Hononga Tahinga Taonga Hononga Chance Find Procedure

6. As soon as the Protection Zone is established and the site is secure, the Consent Holder shall ensure that the relevant project manager immediately notifies nominated Tahinga representative, or their nominated alternative if not available. 7. In accordance with any legal requirements, the relevant project manager will also then notify the Regional Archaeologist at the Historic Places Trust or their nominated alternative if not available. 8. The Consent Holder shall ensure that a representative is available to meet and guide persons notified above to the Protection Zone. The Consent Holder’s representative will assist with any reasonable requests that any of these people may make.

9. If the taonga, or relevant site, is deemed to be archaeological (as defined by the Historic Places Act 1993); then, the Consent Holder and Tahinga shall ensure that archaeological recording is carried out according to tikanga and in a way that also meets the necessary legal requirements. 10. After consultation with Tahinga, the Consent Holder and the Section 17 Archaeologists under the HPA 1993, a response plan shall be prepared and agreed (with reference to the agreed Chance Find Procedure for Significant Finds if required), and taonga will be reburied, or relocated and reburied in accordance with kawa and tikanga 11. All parties will work towards allowing construction works to recommence as soon as possible while ensuring that: any taonga or relevant sites are protected; a decision regarding appropriate management is made; and that all legal requirements are met. 12. Works within the Protection Zone shall not recommence until authorised by the consent holder following consultation with Tahinga, and representatives of any other authority with statutory responsibility, in order to ensure that all cultural and statutory requirements are met. 13. Information regarding the location, relocation and specifics of the taonga or relevant site is sensitive information and shall remain the property of Tahinga to the extent that is possible under law. 14. In upholding the requirements of the Protected Objects Act 1975 the Consent Holder also recognises that Tahinga have ongoing obligations and responsibilities for any Taonga that will be uncovered. 15. In the event that Taonga is uncovered, Tahinga have the right to choose to have it undergo archaeological analysis. All information pertaining to this Taonga must be returned to Tahinga. 16. Subject to legal requirements the consent holder agrees that the Intellectual Property rights to all archaeological information remains with Tahinga.

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Hauāuru mā Raki – Waikato Wind Farm District Council Conditions – May 2011 Contact Wind Limited

SCHEDULE NINE – MONITORING PROTOCOLS FOR AVIAN COLLISION VICTIMS

MONITORING PROTOCOLS FOR AVIAN COLLISION VICTIMS

Searches for collision victims

Basic protocol

The annual monitoring period will be from the last week of December to the second week of February inclusive (7 weeks), and the last week of June to the last week of September inclusive (13 weeks), to determine the effect of collision mortality on wrybill and South Island pied oystercatcher during their summer and winter migration periods. The monitoring will include carcass searches following the methods below at turbines in blocks A, C, D and H during November for a period of two years after the wind farm becomes fully operational to determine bush bird collision mortality.

Search plot size will, topography allowing, be 300 x 300 m square, centred on a turbine, and search transects will be 10 m apart. After one year of carcass searches the search plot size will be reduced to 200 x 200 m providing there is no sound reason that it should remain the same size (e.g., if there had been insufficient number of carcasses recovered in the first year to reliably determine what fraction of bird carcasses might fall outside the 200 x 200 m square). The corners of each plot will be permanently marked, and searchers will be provided with a GPS unit and compass to assist with transect route orientation, and a digital camera to photograph any carcasses found.

The condition of each carcass found will be recorded on data sheets using the following condition categories:

Intact – a carcass that is completely intact, is not badly decomposed, and shows no sign of being fed upon by a predator or scavenger. Incomplete – a carcass that is not completely intact. Scavenged – an entire carcass, which shows signs of being fed upon by a predator or scavenger, or a portion(s) of a carcass in one location (e.g., wings, skeletal remains, legs, pieces of skin, etc.). Feather Spot – 10 or more feathers or 2 or more primaries at one location indicating predation or scavenging.

All carcasses found will be labelled with a unique number, bagged and frozen for future reference and possible necropsy by a trained veterinarian, to determine cause of death, when possible and within reason (typically, only carcasses classed as Intact or incomplete). For all casualties found, data recorded on a data sheet will include species, sex and age when possible, date and time collected, GPS location, condition (e.g., intact, incomplete, scavenged, feather spot), and any comments that may indicate cause of death. All carcasses recovered will be considered a wind farm related mortality, except where the cause of death can be accurately ascertained as not being the result of a collision with a turbine or other wind farm structure (e.g., a bird carcass containing toxins with no other sign of trauma). A copy of the associated data sheet for each carcass will be replicated, bagged and frozen with

1 the carcass at all times. All casualties located will be photographed as found and later mapped using GPS location on a detailed map of the search area showing the location of the wind turbines and associated facilities such as access roads and meteorological towers.

Search frequency

A suitable search frequency (the time between repeat searches at the same turbine) will be determined using searcher efficiency and carcass removal trials.

Searches will be undertaken at each turbine monitored once a week until suitable trials have been completed and an appropriate search frequency determined from the results. Trials should start at the same time as the weekly searches start to ensure the correct interval is established quickly.

Search effort

Carcass monitoring will begin once the first cluster of turbines is constructed and operational. Turbines will be monitored annually during both winter and summer migration periods.

A stratified random sample of 80 turbines will be monitored for each of the two seasons during years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 post-operation of the first turbine cluster and then years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 post operation of the entire wind farm (unless fewer than 80 have been constructed in which case all operational turbines will be monitored). The stratified random sample will include turbines within each cluster.

Use of non-dedicated ‘search team’ staff

The use of ground (turbine maintenance) staff to record the number of collision victims will not be relied on as a fundamental method to document the mortality caused by a wind farm because the results of searches by maintenance staff are typically subjective and in almost all situations cannot be used as an objective basis for estimating how many birds are killed by a wind farm.

Nevertheless, although maintenance staff will not be asked to search for carcasses they will be required to log details of any carcasses located while onsite to provide some background information on the species encountered. This will include recording the same information that the dedicated carcass team records for each carcass.

Searcher efficiency and carcass removal trials

Basic protocol

Trials to estimate searcher efficiency and carcass removal rates will be combined for cost-effectiveness and to avoid overloading the system with carcasses that may affect the results. Trained carcass search dogs will be used for carcass location where possible.

Searcher efficiency and carcass removal trials will be designed as blind trials so that searchers are unaware that trials are being conducted. The trials will be used to:

(a) inform the most appropriate search interval when documenting the rate of collision; (b) correct ‘raw’ results of searches for collision victims by way of estimating the number of victims that were likely to have been missed by searchers or through carcass removal or decomposition; (c) determine carcass detectability in different habitat and terrain types, including pasture, forest and scrub; and (d) determine whether and to what extent the use of trained carcass search dogs improves search efficiency, and in what habitat types.

Unless a very short search interval is employed (e.g. two days), trials need to be undertaken prior to the start of the monitoring in order to inform the first point (a). Trials needed to inform the second point (b) are best undertaken during the ‘real’ carcass monitoring (as outlined below). Therefore, rather than repeat the trials before and during the carcass monitoring period, the first period of summer and the first period of winter carcass monitoring will involve revisiting each monitored turbine every two days until the first trials are completed during monitoring. Once these trials are complete the search frequency will be reviewed for the subsequent season based on the results of the searcher efficiency/carcass removal monitoring. As trials will be repeated in each season and year (see below), the implications of their results for the ‘real’ carcass monitoring will be an ongoing and dynamic process, although to ease estimations of mortality within a season and clarity for fieldworkers’ schedules, the same search interval will be retained within-season.

Monitoring will therefore involve a ‘staggered’ trial occurring during the study period (i.e. as defined above), in which trial carcasses are placed at random with respect to location (e.g., random azimuth and distance from turbine tower) and interval within the area being searched for collision victims.

Trial carcasses will be discreetly marked and placed as soon as possible before searches commence by an independent person (typically late in the day before a search), and locations will be re-visited immediately after the searches in order to establish how many disappear between placement and searching. They will then be re-visited at two day intervals to document their presence until they disappear or would no longer be visible under the search regime (i.e. at 0.5 * 10 = 5 m).

Because searcher efficiency and carcass removal rates can vary within and between years, trials will be conducted at least once in each season and year of monitoring.

Number of trial carcasses

A sample of 30 carcasses (15 SIPO and 15 wrybill surrogate carcasses) in each combined searcher efficiency/carcass removal rate trial will provide a reasonable balance between the need to obtain an adequate sample size for correcting raw results of collision victim searches, and to avoid biasing both the trials and searches by introducing so many carcasses that scavenger behaviour may be affected.

The number of designated search plots will be at least 10 and will be randomly chosen, using a maximum of three trial carcasses per plot. Staggering the trials will reduce the density of trial carcasses, ensuring it does not exceed that of estimated real collision victims (which would risk scavenger behaviour being affected during the trials).

Carcass species and their treatment

Carcasses used in trials will, so far as is practical, simulate those that may result from collision at the Wind Farm. Carcasses used in trials will therefore involve (as far as possible) freshly dead birds. Feral pigeons are readily available as they are feral ‘pests’ and in terms of size, plumage and palatability they will provide an adequate surrogate for SIPO. Selecting a surrogate for wrybill is more challenging in terms of size and colouration, and we consider quartered white doves / feral pigeons are likely to be the closest available match. Trial subjects will simulate collision injuries and will be thrown in place to try and simulate the traumatic injuries often associated with collision victims (to simulate a ‘real’ collision victim).

When the detailed methodology is being prepared the independent expert responsible for trial carcasses recovery shall consider amongst other design issues:

1. The definition of the strata for random sampling; 2. The appropriate surrogate carcass for SIPO and wrybill; 3. Minimising human scent on the bird carcasses used for scavenger trials; 4. Maintaining two day intervals for trail carcass searches; 5. Equal distribution of bird carcasses across the range of available search plots in the trials; 6. Using an independent third person to ensure the trials are blind.

Hauāuru mā Raki – Waikato Wind Farm District Council Conditions – May 2011 Contact Wind Limited

SCHEDULE TEN – LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN GUIDELINES

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HAUĀURU MA RĀKI WIND FARM

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN GUIDELINES

1 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF GUIDELINES 1 2 TURBINES 4 Consistency of Appearance 4 Colour 4 3 EARTHWORKS 4 Access Roads 4 Cut Batters 5 Fill Batters 6 Turbine Platforms 6 Culverts 7 Spoil Disposal 7 Topsoil Storage 8 4 REVEGETATION OF EARTHWORKS 9 Relationship to other Conditions 9 Revegetation Methods and Procedures 10 Stock Control 11 Pasture Re-establishment 11 Native Revegetation 11 Eco Sourcing and Plant Procurement 11 Revegetation Techniques 12 Species Mix 12 Planting Season 12 Sealing Cut Edges in Existing Vegetation 12 Inspections and Reporting 12 5 OVERALL LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT CONCEPT 16 Integrated Landscape Concept 16 Stream Restoration 17 Coastal Escarpment Retirement 18 Natural Bush Areas 19 Amenity Planting on Private Property 19

1 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN GUIDELINES

1.1 In designing the Hauāuru mā raki Wind Farm project, and in refining the design during the adjournment of the Board of Inquiry hearing, the consent holder was guided at various times by expert advice from two landscape architects, Mr Lister and Ms Buckland. As a result of this advice, the refined design and the consent conditions proffered by the consent holder incorporate the following features relevant to landscape / visual matters: i) achieving a coherent ‘fit’ of earthworks to topography; ii) minimising encroachment of earthworks into watercourses and areas of native vegetation, and avoiding mapped archaeological features; iii) minimising effects of earthworks on distinctive topographic features; iv) maintaining distinctive topographic features that characterise skyline ridges; v) minimising visibility of earthworks from the shore and coastal marine area; and vi) minimising visibility of earthworks from public roads and private dwellings.

1.2 Consent conditions have been proffered as follows: i) maximum numbers, dimensions, locations, and other characteristics bearing on the appearance of the wind turbines are specified; ii) all earthworks batters are to be contoured to integrate visually into the natural landform and re-vegetated to integrate visually with surrounding vegetation patterns; iii) earthworks are to be located landward of the mapped coastal escarpment line, apart from in two specified locations; iv) landscape mitigation on private land has been offered in respect of specified properties; and v) various other proposed conditions contain mechanisms to address issues that also impact on landscape / visual matters, such as ecology and archaeology.

1.3 The purpose of this document is twofold: 1.3.1. Firstly to provide the framework for the detailed Landscape Management Plans required for each block as set out in Conditions 4.7A and 4.7D. The Landscape Management Plans will be annexed to the Earthworks and Construction Management Plans, and are intended to guide: a) detailed design of all project earthworks, including the micro-siting of turbines within each turbine consent area; 2

b) revegetation of earthworks, in conjunction with soil erosion and sediment control measures; c) certifying coherence in turbine form and colour. 1.3.2. Secondly, to provide a Landscape Concept as a framework for broad-scale landscape enhancement works. The Concept is to promote a sustainable landscape by integrating natural and cultural aspects and in particular by creating a connected network of natural areas. The Consent Holder will contribute towards the Concept’s implementation by making funds available for fencing streams, the coastal escarpment and bush as detailed later in these Guidelines and as more particularly described in the conditions of consent. Such works would also complement and be the catalyst to further restoration of natural areas by property owners and other public and private initiatives. The Consent Holder through its Community Liaison Officer shall also provide educational and facilitation support to property owners.

1.4 District Conditions 4.7D-F provide as follows: “Landscape Management Plans 4.7D The consent holder shall engage a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Landscape Architect to prepare a detailed Landscape Management Plan for each turbine block in conjunction with the Earthworks and Construction Management Plan and any relevant Supplementary Environmental Management Plans. The Landscape Architect shall consult with the Kaitiaki Liaison Group during the preparation of each Detailed Landscape Management Plan.

a) minimising effects of earthworks on topographical features and high quality soils, and maximising their effective and appropriate reuse; b) achieving a sympathetic ‘fit’ of earthworks to topography; c) maintaining topographical features that characterise skyline ridges; d) minimising visibility of earthworks from the shore and coastal marine area; e) minimising visibility of earthworks from public roads and private dwellings; f) avoiding encroachment of earthworks into watercourses and areas of native vegetation (except where such encroachment is permitted by the conditions of consent (Schedule Four)), and avoiding mapped archaeological features; g) rehabilitating cut and fill batters with pasture grass or native vegetation in a manner that merges with adjacent land cover; h) ensuring that planting seals any newly exposed edges of native vegetation; i) ensuring that all cut and fill batters associated with access roads, and turbine platforms and pads (and associated hard stand) are contoured to visually integrate into the natural landform, and as soon as practicable following earthworks completion in each of these areas, re-vegetated to visually integrate with surrounding vegetation patterns; j) ensuring native planting is carried out in a way that achieves specified canopy closure and minimises weed encroachment; k) ensuring suitable species are used and stock and pests are controlled to achieve successful establishment; l) fencing along particular streams in order to enhance water quality, enhance habitat, provide connectivity, and recognise and provide for the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with water; m) fencing and retirement from grazing along the coastal escarpment in accordance with Condition 14A; and n) integration of streams and remnant native vegetation by fencing, pest control, and planting undertaken by third parties that may provide landscape and/or ecological connectivity with the consent holder’s Biodiversity Remediation and Enhancement Scheme programme.

1.5 Matters addressed in the Landscape Management Plans overlap and shall be integrated with a number of matters covered by other Management Plans, in particular soil erosion and sediment control.

1.6 Each individual Landscape Management Plan must incorporate the specific matters set out below.

2 TURBINES

Consistency of Appearance 2.1 All turbines shall be the same design, dimensions and colour, and shall rotate in the same direction, in order to ensure coherence.

Colour 2.2 Turbine colour shall be a light grey or off-white in order to reduce contrast with a range of sky backdrop conditions.

3 EARTHWORKS

Access Roads 3.1 The turbine access roads have been located and designed to minimise the extent and visibility of cut and fill batters. Preference was given to following broader ridges spurs and hill-top areas, rather than hill faces. This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design of turbine access roads.

3.2 Likewise, an objective in finalising design of the turbine access roads is to avoid encroachment on distinctive topographic features including the following: i) escarpments; ii) rock outcrops; iii) distinctive knolls; and iv) sites of cultural significance.

3.3 Earthworks and road alignment have been designed with the objective of retaining distinctive topographic features, such as knolls, in particular where such features form part 5

of skyline ridges. These objectives shall continue to apply in finalising the design of the turbine access roads.

3.4 Access roads have generally been located where the land has previously been modified by existing farm tracks, with exceptions in locations where no existing tracks exist, or where a new alignment results in less overall landscape effects than following an existing alignment. This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design of the turbine access roads.

3.5 The consent holder has proposed to form side-cast material into low mounds (e.g. 300mm- 500mm high) on the outside of the road formation in order to reduce visibility of the road surface (subject to drainage control and safety). Mounds should be contoured to fit the surrounding topography, re-spread with topsoil and re-grassed.

3.6 Roads have been designed to the minimum width necessary to safely accommodate a narrow-track crane in order to reduce the footprint of earthworks, reduce the height of cut and fill batters, and achieve a better fit with the topography: that is, a maximum 7.5m width running surface excluding shoulders. The margins of the road surface shall be re-grassed following construction, retaining a narrower running surface of 3m-4m for maintenance traffic. Such grass establishment should be carried out in a way that retains the integrity of the whole carriageway for future crane access and avoids the generation of sediment runoff in the event the road is traversed by machinery. Techniques will include hydro-seeding of the road surface with a prostrate clover and hardy grass mix within a thin compost matrix. In order to avoid additional sedimentation runoff topsoil will not be spread on road surfaces.

Cut Batters 3.7 The consent holder shall review and refine, during detailed design, all cut batters with the objective of further minimising adverse landscape, cultural and visual effects. In general the preference is to minimise the height of cut batters, which may be achieved by use of steeper cut faces, use of special engineering techniques (such as soil nails), or fine-tuning of the road alignment. However in some instances (for example in gentle rolling terrain) it may be preferable to lay batters back at a shallower slope in order to facilitate top-soiling and re- grassing so that batters merge more readily with surrounding pasture.

3.8 Top edges shall be rounded off to prevent edge frittering and to soften batter edges, and ends feathered into adjacent slopes;

3.9 The surface of cut batters shall be shaped to create shadows and provide micro-habitats for colonisation by plants, avoiding the creation of ‘clean’ surfaces that are more difficult to revegetate. The shaped surface of cut batters shall also be roughened in order to enhance revegetation, for instance by using the tines on earth-working machinery to create a ‘pocked’ surface.

3.10 Machine operators shall undertake training with the purpose of improving the appearance and finished surfaces of cut batters.

3.11 Cut batter faces shall be hydro-seeded following earthworks in conjunction with measures covered by the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans. Cut batters will be revegetated with pasture species in areas of pasture and with native revegetation in areas where native planting has been cleared. Hydro-seeding equipment must be kept on site throughout construction. Hydroseeding shall be applied with a wood fibre mulch at a rate of 2000kg/ha.

Fill Batters 3.12 The consent holder shall review and refine, during detailed design, all fill batters to further minimise adverse landscape, cultural and visual effects and to maximise the extent to which batters fit the terrain. The dimensions of fill batters are usually less critical than those for cut batters because they are easier to re-grass or re-plant. The preference is to grade fill batters at relatively shallow slopes that can be top-soiled and re-grassed. In some instances it may be best to extend the fill at a shallower slope than that which is required for stability (i.e. ‘overfill’) in order to better marry with terrain. In other instances it may be preferable to steepen fill batters by adopting special engineering design, such as mechanically stabilised slope (MSE) techniques, in order to avoid encroaching into sensitive areas. Fill batter slopes shall be re-topsoiled and re-grassed in order to match adjacent areas of pasture, or revegetated with native species in those locations abutting existing native vegetation.

3.13 Any MSE batters shall be re-vegetated using soil-filled ‘socks’ on the front face with either grass or native planting in order to merge with adjacent land use.

Turbine Platforms 3.14 Coastal turbine platforms have been located with the objective that the earthworks and base of turbines are on the inland side of topographic features such as low ridges and knolls, in order to increase the visual separation between coast and turbine. This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design and any micro-siting of coastal turbines platforms.

3.15 Turbine platforms have been located to avoid topographic features such as distinctive knolls and maximise separation from scarp edges and rock outcrops. This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design and any micro-siting of turbine platforms.

3.16 Turbine platforms have been located with the objective that the earthworks and base of turbines are on the opposite side of local topographic features from public roads or views from dwellings. This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design and any micro- siting of coastal turbines platforms.

3.17 Side-cast material shall be formed into low contoured mounds around the perimeter of platforms in a way that reduces visibility of un-natural flat spots on ridges and which integrates with the surrounding topography.

3.18 Grass shall be established on turbine platform surfaces following construction in a manner that retains the integrity of the pad for future crane access and avoids the generation of sediment run-off from future use of the platform by heavy machinery. Techniques will include hydro-seeding of the surface with a thin compost matrix and drought tolerant non invasive grass species. The platform surface may require light scarification prior to hydroseeding.

Culverts 3.19 The consent holder has proposed a consent condition requiring the use of ‘fish friendly’ culverts at all watercourses including ephemeral streams in accordance with recommendations of an independent ecologist.

Spoil Disposal 3.20 Spoil disposal sites have been located on gently sloping areas near valley heads, broad spurs and terraces or plateau-like areas. The design refinement has avoided locating disposal 8

sites in watercourses, deep gullies, or areas with natural vegetation (including seepage vegetation). This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design of spoil disposal sites.

3.21 Spoil disposal sites have been located to provide separation from prominent topographic features such as prominent skyline ridges and escarpments. This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design of spoil disposal sites.

3.22 Spoil sites have generally been located adjacent to low ridges to visually ‘anchor’ or screen the sites, and to provide some protection from wind erosion during construction. This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design of spoil disposal sites.

3.23 Spoil disposal areas have been located to reduce visibility from the shore and coastal marine area, and from public roads. This objective shall continue to apply in finalising the design of spoil disposal sites.

3.24 Proposed finished contour plans for all spoil disposal sites should be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced landscape architect, in conjunction with civil engineers. It is generally better to design shallow depth spoil disposal areas with a large footprint that mirrors underlying topography, rather than deep disposal sites that mask or subdue underlying topography.

3.25 Landscape plans for spoil disposal sites shall be integrated with measures addressed in the conditions covering erosion and sediment control, such as the stockpiling of topsoil and diversion of run-off around the margins of spoil disposal sites.

3.26 Finished spoil disposal sites shall be spread with stockpiled topsoil and re-grassed to merge with adjacent pasture, or re-vegetated with native species in those locations where native vegetation has been cleared.

Topsoil Storage 3.27 Topsoil shall be stored in such a way to maintain the soil’s structure and biological activity, taking particular care with any identified high quality soils. Stockpiles should be shallow, 9

compaction by machinery should be avoided, and the surface stabilised with straw mulch or temporary grass cover. Minimise the time topsoil is stockpiled.

4 REVEGETATION OF EARTHWORKS

Relationship to Other Conditions 4.1 The consent holder has proffered conditions requiring preparation of Earthworks and Construction Management Plans, which shall provide for the following objectives: (…) "To rehabilitate and revegetate earthworked areas in order to achieve the following: i. In the short-term to establish vegetated cover of earthworked surfaces to minimise the potential for erosion, minimise visibility of earthworks (through methods and procedures described in [these] Landscape Management Plan Guidelines), and to favour growth of sustainable plant communities; ii. In the medium to long-term to establish vegetative cover and ecosystems that are similar in plant species composition, diversity and functioning to undisturbed ecosystems adjacent to earthworked areas, and which minimise visibility of earthworks; iii. The control or exclusion of weeds and pest animals, and stock within the rehabilitated and revegetated earthworked areas, in order to ensure successful revegetation of those earthworked areas."

4.2 The conditions specify the following performance standards, among others: "Cut and fill batters for Turbine Access Roads and turbine foundations in areas of native vegetation shall be revegetated with native species using hydroseed/hydromoss, planting of seedlings, fascining and mulching, in order to achieve the following planting and canopy density standards: i. Minimum density of 1 plant per 1.5m2 of canopy cover within 2 years of planting; and ii. 85% canopy closure within 3 years of planting."

4.3 The conditions also specify that the Earthworks and Construction Management Plans shall address, among other matters: 4.3.1. Procedures to ensure that all re-sowing and re-planting of cleared areas in the turbine consent areas and along road batters and cuts within existing indigenous 10

vegetation sites comprise locally eco-sourced indigenous shrub/tree species (from within the Raglan Ecological District), and non invasive exotic grass species only, and which have lower susceptibility to stock or pest animal browsing. For the avoidance of doubt any replanting shall be designed so as to ensure the practical and efficient operation of wind turbines is not compromised. 4.3.2. Details of how farm management will be integrated with the construction activities (including the consent holder making available an independent and experienced farm management adviser to work in consultation with the landowner) and revegetation/rehabilitation of earthworked areas so as to control stock movement and intrusion into revegetated areas, so as to achieve the requisite amount of plant or canopy cover. 4.3.3. Methods to ensure control of pest animals (including possums, deer, goats, pigs, rabbits, hares) during revegetation so as to enable successful establishment of native plantings and achieve the requisite amount of plant or canopy cover. Such methods may include (but are not limited to): a) Undertaking annual monitoring of site works to ensure new weed infestations are detected and removed before they have an opportunity to establish and spread; and/or b) pest control (baits, traps, hunting); and/or c) pest-proof fencing of revegetated areas. 4.3.4. Details of the monitoring regime for revegetated areas and pest control methods, including frequency of inspections at a minimum of six monthly intervals until the requisite canopy cover is achieved. Such maintenance or repair actions may include (but are not limited to): a) additional hydroseeding; b) additional replanting; c) specific weed control or removal; or d) additional pest animal and stock control.

Revegetation Methods and Procedures 4.4 The methods and procedures to establish vegetated cover of earthworked surfaces to minimise visibility of earthworks, to minimise potential for erosion, and to favour growth of sustainable plant communities, will be further specified in each Landscape Management 11

Plan annexed to the Earthworks and Construction Management Plan. The methods to be taken into account in specifying those methods and procedures are set out below.

Stock Control 4.5 Farm stock will need to be controlled so as to avoid their intrusion into earthworked and revegetated areas: Browsing and trampling could compromise the success and timeliness of achieving planting and canopy density standards set out in conditions of consent.

4.6 Where re-planting of native species is undertaken in areas that will continue to be grazed in future, such as in Blocks A and H, plant species unpalatable to stock should be used in order to reduce effects of browsing. Suitable unpalatable species include kanuka, manuka, totara.

Pasture Re-establishment 4.7 Earthworks within areas of existing pasture should be re-established with pasture grasses so that earthworks merge with the surrounding land-cover. Pasture seed may be sown by either hydroseeding or drilling. Pasture species will comprise a mix of species, such as perennial ryegrass (40%), crested dog tail (20%), brown top (15%), white top clover (15%), and subterranean clover (10%).

4.8 Cut batters that are too steep and high to enable grazing by farm stock shall be re-vegetated with native species using hydroseed/hydromoss techniques.

Native Re-vegetation 4.9 Where native vegetation is removed the earthworks shall be revegetated with native species using the techniques described below.

Eco- Sourcing and Plant Procurement 4.10 All native planting undertaken on site shall be certified as sourced from naturally occurring vegetation within the Raglan Ecological District. Seed collection will need to commence in the season prior to earthworks commencing, and will need to be tailored to the quantities of seed required in each year.

4.11 Those species that most commonly propagate by seed should be grown from seed (for instance shrubs and pioneer species such as kanuka). It is acceptable to propagate by 12

division those species that commonly spread in this manner, such as reeds, sedges and flaxes.

4.12 Any nursery plants used on the project shall have robust root systems (not root bound), be of a suitable grade for the situation, and be ‘hardened off’ to suit the conditions on the Wind Farm site.

Revegetation Techniques: 4.13 The technique should be identified for each revegetation site within the Landscape Management Plans for the purpose of tailoring the techniques to achieve a rehabilitated area that fits within the surrounding topography and vegetation. Techniques and application areas are set out in Table 1.

Species Mix: 4.14 The species mix shall be tailored to individual revegetation sites using mixes similar to adjacent vegetation. The preferred approach is to plant a high proportion of quick growing pioneer species that can provide a dense canopy and that are resistant to stock and pest browsing.

Planting Season: 4.15 Native planting should be undertaken between March and August with a start date determined by weather conditions at the time. As above, earthworked areas intended for native replanting shall be temporarily stabilised by re-grassing with a non-invasive exotic species (e.g. Browntop and annual turf ryegrass) into which native plants can then be planted.

Sealing Cut Edges in Existing Vegetation: 4.16 Revegetation shall be undertaken adjacent to any freshly exposed edges in existing vegetation in such a way that the edge is ‘sealed’ with dense edge canopy. Such sealing will require planting of larger grade plants and planting at closer centres.

Inspections and Reporting: 4.17 The consent holder shall engage an independent and appropriately qualified landscape architect to carry out a quantitative and qualitative inspection every three months during 13

the first 12 months following planting (or more frequently if considered necessary), and then six monthly for a period up to 36 months from completion of each planting area or until the performance standards and coverage criteria outlined in the conditions are met.

4.18 Maintenance tasks necessary to ensure that the performance standards are met shall be carried out, and remedial tasks shall be undertaken in those cases where the planting does not meet the standards. This will include pest monitoring and control, stock control, weed control, and blanking or replanting areas using direct planting or hydroseeding. 14

Table 1: Revegetation Techniques

Type Technique Application Typical Species 1 Hydro-seed Seeds of native pioneer plants and moss/lichens hydro-seeded Cut batters Browntop within a matrix of exotic grass species (e.g. Browntop and Koromiko annual turf ryegrass) in order that the grass provide quick Manuka cover and establish biological activity. (Turf ryegrass will die out within one season but will provide good short term erosion control). 2 Hydro-moss Moss, lichens and appropriate pioneer species (e.g. Hebe Steep cut batters (>1H:1V) and Eco-sourced moss species stricta) applied by hydro-moss techniques on steep cut batters exposed rock or soft-rock faces Lichen -for instances steep rocky faces. The species of moss, lichens Koromiko and other plants will be varied to suit the direction and exposure of such faces. 3 Fascines (‘kanuka slash’) Kanuka/manuka slash laid over cut and fill batters. Slash is cut Earthworked areas amongst Kanuka/manuka slash in late summer as seeds become ripe. Coverage of 60% to existing kanuka shrubland provide micro-climate for natural regeneration. Slash must be laid within 36 hours of cutting.

4 Direct transfer ‘Sods’ comprising topsoil and either existing pasture or pioneer Areas of existing low growing Regenerating kanuka vegetation including roots are transferred by machine scoop. pioneer vegetation, such as parts of shrubland An advantage is that it provides direct ‘seeding’ of earthworms Block H. and fungi to revegetation areas. Care must be taken to identify the root plate zone. 15

Type Technique Application Typical Species

5 Direct planting Planting of nursery grown plants: Fill batters, gently graded Kanuka i) Shrubs, grasses, sedges. Planted at root-trainer earthworks capable of having Koromiko or small pot grade. topsoil spread, some spoil disposal Karamu sites within Block H. ii) Pioneer canopy species. Planted at root-trainer or (preferably) small pot grade.

iii) Larger tree species. Planted at root trainer or small pot grade.

6 Enrichment planting Direct planting of native species into a matrix of exotic grass As above species, or other native pioneer species.

5 OVERALL LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT CONCEPT

Integrated Landscape Concept 5.1 The Consent Holder proposes a number of initiatives that will collectively contribute to the natural character, amenity, landscape and ecological values of the wind farm area. These Guidelines recognise that in addition to the benefits that will arise from those initiatives, there are additional opportunities available to complement and provide the catalyst to further restoration of natural areas by property owners and other public/private programmes. Therefore an overall landscape concept has been prepared as shown on the attached plan: Landscape Concept.

5.2 The vision for the Landscape Concept Plan is to contribute to a sustainable landscape integrating both natural and human aspects including: i) a connected network of natural areas including restored stream margins, restored coastal escarpment, and protected bush and wetlands, and which act as “stepping stones”;1 ii) improved aesthetics as a result of a more integrated mix of natural and pastoral areas; and iii) provision for the relationship of Maori with natural areas, in particular through the restoration of the coastal escarpment and streams and their margins.

5.3 To avoid any doubt, the consent holder is not responsible for implementing measures illustrated on the Landscape Concept Plan that are not required under its conditions of consent. Rather the Landscape Concept Plan represents a framework which includes the measures required under conditions of consent and which may also guide implementation of measures outlined in more detail below and which enable the cohesive and integrated delivery of initiatives by others which may also contribute to the overall landscape plan. This includes restoration works undertaken by property owners, the community trust settled by Contact, the Waikato Regional and District Council, Contact’s fencing subsidy, plant and pest management programmes, tangata whenua, and the work of the QEII National Trust. Existing programmes include: i) Nature Heritage Fund;

1 Such ‘stepping stones’ are based around existing areas of bush or regenerating shrubland, and their protection and enhancement would improve landscape connectivity for birdlife while avoiding the potential for creating predator corridors.

ii) Environment Waikato’s Environmental Initiatives Fund; iii) funding through other charitable trusts including the Tindall Foundation, WEL Energy Trust, and the Lion Foundation; iv) Environment Waikato’s Clean Streams initiative; v) Environment Waikato’s small scale community funds for pest control programmes; and vi) Environment Waikato’s Priority Possum Control Area programme.

5.4 In addition to the Consent Holder’s own initiatives, in order to maximise the opportunity for the application of such programmes within the wider wind farm area, the consent holder through its community liaison officer shall provide educational and facilitation support by: i) providing information to landowners of existing programmes; and ii) facilitating the participation of landowners in those programmes by liaising with Environment Waikato, Waikato District Council, Department of Conservation, Ministry of Fisheries and other relevant stakeholders on the delivery of the programmes in accordance with the Landscape Concept Plan.

5.5 The measures set out below, which are covered by the proposed conditions of consent, will contribute to the overall landscape concept.

Stream Restoration 5.6 The consent holder has proposed that parts of certain streams within the Wind Farm area shall be fenced to exclude stock. The purpose of such fencing is to improve water quality, improve aquatic habitat (including breeding sites for whitebait in the lower streams influenced by the salt-water wedge), provide connectivity between the coast and inland areas of natural vegetation, improve aesthetic qualities of the landscape and recognise and provide for the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with water.

5.7 Stream banks are proposed to be fenced in the following locations: Kaawa Stream A stretch of 2km, as specified in the relevant BRES sheet annexed to the proposed consent conditions Waikaretu Stream A stretch of 1km, as specified in the relevant BRES sheet annexed to the proposed consent conditions. 18

Tauterei Stream Between estuary and Block J Access Road, a distance of approximately 1.5km, as specified in the relevant BRES sheet annexed to the proposed consent conditions.

5.8 In addition, a fund of $100,000 is being made available as a subsidy (on a dollar-for-dollar basis) for landowners, on application and following advertisement by the consent holder, to subsidise riparian fencing. The preference shall be for the funds to be applied to work that promotes connectivity as illustrated on the Landscape Concept Plan, such as: 5.8.1. on the Waikawau and Te Umukaraka Streams, between the Waikawau Stream mouth and existing bush in Te Umukaraka Stream, a distance of approximately 3.8km, to establish a connection between the coast and Te Umukaraka Bush; 5.8.2. on the Kaawa Stream, between Block D2 block access road between the Kaawa Stream estuary and where the Kaawa Stream meets the boundary of the Grey property upstream of the Limestone Substation, a total distance of approximately 5km (which distance includes the 2km to be fenced under the specific BRES project for the Stream). This would provide a connection between the coast and the vicinity of Te Umukaraka Bush; 5.8.3. On the Waikaretu Stream, between the stream estuary and Port Waikato Waikaretu Road, a distance of 4.5km (which distance includes the 1km to be fenced under the specific BRES project for the Stream). This would provide a connection between the coast and the proposed restoration of planting around Whitford Spring; and 5.8.4. on the Waimai Stream, between the stream estuary and Te Akau Road, a distance of approximately 2.2km.

Coastal Escarpment Retirement 5.9 In addition, the consent holder shall provide a fund of $250,000 (on application and following advertisement by the consent holder) for fencing (materials and labour) and retirement from grazing of particular sections of the coastal escarpment, for the purposes of: 5.9.1. enhancing natural character of the coastline; 5.9.2. providing connectivity of natural areas along the coast; 5.9.3. recognising and providing for the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with the coastal/cultural landscape; and 19

5.9.4. mitigating the presence of wind turbines.

5.10 Such funds would be available on application by landowners, and could achieve fencing of up to 20km along the coastal escarpment. The funds could be applied to: 5.10.1. establishing fences (materials and labour); 5.10.2. maintenance/repair of fences (materials and labour); 5.10.3. set existing fences back from escarpment (materials and labour); and/or 5.10.4. retire pasture from grazing.

5.11 These measures will seek to enhance natural, perceptual and cultural aspects of the coastal landscape and to offset the effects of the construction of turbines within the coastal environment.

5.12 In allocating labour resources to undertake the above works the consent holder acknowledges the relationship of tangata whenua with the coastal and cultural landscape, and would seek to contract this work to tangata whenua in the first instance.

5.13 Detailed plans shall be prepared for the fencing and any retirement from grazing of particular sections of the coastal escarpment.

Natural Bush Areas 5.14 The Consent Holder will carry out works to enhance natural areas of bush as described in the BRES conditions, including: i) additional fencing of part of Te Umukaraka; ii) pest-proof fencing of Kotekaraka Bush; and iii) retirement and restoration of Bramwell Bush, and animal pest control.

Amenity Planting on Private Property 5.15 Note: The consent holder has offered off-site mitigation planting to the owners of properties listed in District Conditions 14.0. Such planting is covered by those separate conditions and is outside the scope of the Landscape Management Plans.

5 BRES

BRES BRES BRES

BRES

Potential fencing and retirement of coastal escarpment, connecting Te Tehe Bush with Raglan Harbour.

BRES Areas to which $250,000 fencing BRES fund applies.

Potential fencing of streams and restoration of riparian vegetation, connecting coast with inland bush areas.

StreamStS fencing covered by proposedpr conditions. Note: an additional $100,000 fencing subsidy also provided for by proposed conditions.

Potential enhancement* of bush areas, providing ‘stepping stones’. (*fencing, weed control, pest control, enrichment planting.)

Bush enhancement areas covered BRES by proposed BRES conditions.

BRES

HMR WIND FARM LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN not to scale

Map source: 1:250,000 scale topo map from LINZ Hauāuru mā Raki – Waikato Wind Farm District Council Conditions – May 2011 Contact Wind Limited

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TAINUI AAWHIRO WHENUA TAPU & TAONGA POLICY

Hauāuru mā Raki – Waikato Wind Farm District Council Conditions – May 2011 Contact Wind Limited

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WHITFORD QUARRY MANAGEMENT PLAN

§ report Whitford Quarry Management Plan

Prepared for Contact Wind Ltd

By Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Ltd

June 2008

© Beca 2008 (unless Beca has expressly agreed otherwise with the Client in writing). This report has been prepared by Beca on the specific instructions of our Client. It is solely for our Client’s use for the purpose for which it is intended in accordance with the agreed scope of work. Any use or reliance by any person contrary to the above, to which Beca has not given its prior written consent, is at that person's own risk.

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Table of Contents

1 Whitford Quarry Management...... 1 1.1 Preliminary Assessment...... 1 1.2 Existing Environment...... 1 1.3 Quarry Operation...... 2 1.4 Expected Rate of Extraction...... 5

2 Effects...... 6 2.1 Noise...... 6 2.2 Archaeology...... 6 2.3 Taking of Water...... 6 2.4 Discharge of Stormwater and Process Water...... 6 2.5 Visual...... 7 2.6 Sediment Control...... 7 2.7 Dust...... 8 2.8 Overburden...... 8 2.9 Traffic...... 8 2.10 Waikaretu Stream...... 8

3 Management of Effects...... 9

Appendices

Appendix A - Indicative Quarry Layout Plan

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1 Whitford Quarry Management

1.1 Preliminary Assessment A preliminary assessment of potential volumes available indicates that this quarry could yield sufficient materials for concrete and roading aggregates for the entire wind farm project. Preliminary calculations of the development area required, based on the observed quarry face (15-25 m), indicates that between 4 ha and 8 ha would be required for rock extraction. An additional area of between 3 ha to 5 ha will be required for overburden disposal, stockpile areas and general quarry operations. This is subject to a formal quarry assessment being carried out, including the development of a geological model based on a drilling programme to confirm the extent and quality of the materials within this area. Significant quantities of the overburden will need to be stripped and stockpiled to be used later for landscaping the completed quarry area. Site observations of the existing faces indicate an overburden depth of between 12 m and 22 m. Temporary crushing and screening will be required on site to produce suitable graded aggregates for concrete and roading. The development of an on-site facility for the production of aggregates will reduce the number of heavy vehicles using the public roads in other parts of the district. The re-opening is intended to be a temporary arrangement to provide suitable aggregates to meet the needs of the wind farm. It is intended to close and rehabilitate the area once the wind farm construction has been completed.

1.2 Existing Environment The proposed quarry area is approximately 1 kilometre North West of the intersection of Waikaretu Valley Road and Pukerewa Road. It is currently a disused quarry in an area of open pasture. The site is over 900 metres from the nearest houses, which are screened from the quarry by a series of hills. The Waikaretu Stream runs along the southern edge of the existing quarry area.

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Figure 1, Locality Plan

1.3 Quarry Operation A comprehensive Quarry Management Plan (QMP) will be developed and submitted for approval on completion of the geotechnical site investigation and prior to any quarrying operations commencing on site. This QMP will be in accordance with material in this report.

1.3.1 Site Access The site entry will be re-developed to provide adequate sight distances for vehicles entering and leaving the site and for vehicles using Port Waikato Waikaretu Road. This will include the installation of a cattle stop set back 20 metres from the edge of Pukerewa road. The existing site access road will be up-graded to a width of 5 metres.

1.3.2 Environmental Management Plan An Environmental Management Plan similar to the sample shown on drawing 1429RK06 in Appendix E of the Beca Carter Hollings and Ferner, (June 2008) Construction Management Report will be submitted for approval for the quarry site.

1.3.3 Quarry Development Plans A series of development plans will be prepared showing the order in which each area will be developed and then reinstated. An indicative plan is included in Appendix A.

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Development areas will be limited to a maximum of 2 ha at any one time. These plans will include overburden disposal, sediment ponds, bunding, water supply extraction point and concrete batching plant. Disposal options include the potential re-use of the un-weathered coarse volcanic ash as a sub-base for access roads, subject to further testing. Note that this is less than 30% of the available overburden material.

Figure 2, Typical Mobile Crushing Plant

1.3.4 Site Facilities The quarry will require a number of small temporary support buildings for staff, quarry administration, and for equipment maintenance and storage. Buildings for staff will include a small office and a lunchroom. These buildings are likely to be small Portacom type structures. Toilet facilities are likely to be of the Porta-Loo type. Toilet facilities are likely to be of the Porta Loo type. However, the contractor selected to operate the quarry may elect to utilise a septic tank to dispose of effluent from the staff facilities. The installation of any septic tank(s) will go through the normal resource consent procedures required. Maintenance facilities will include a workshop/storage building of approximately 10m by 10m x 6m and an explosives storage facility in accordance with the Dangerous Goods Regulations and NZSS 4403 1996 “Code of practice for the Storage, Handling and Use of Explosives”. Although on-site refuelling via small road tanker is preferred, a diesel fuel storage facility of between 2,500 and 5,000 litre may also be required to service the quarry and concrete batching plant. This will be fully bunded to contain any spilled fuel. It is expected that fuel will be transferred from the bulk storage tank to the crusher and batching plant equipment via a small trailer mounted tank.

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All waste oil, grease and any contaminated soil will be disposed of off site by the quarry operator to an existing approved disposal site (off site). It is intended that all buildings and equipment will be removed from the site following completion and final commissioning of the wind farm unless the quarry continues to be economic for other uses and is continued beyond the construction of the wind farm.

1.3.5 Mobile Concrete Batching Plant It is proposed to establish a mobile concrete batching plant within the quarry site. The mobile batching plant will be self-contained including all cement and water storage. The batching plant area will be bunded to contain any spillages. A typical mobile batching plant is shown below.

Figure 3, Typical Mobile Concrete Batching Plant

1.3.6 Hours of Operation The quarry and batching plant will operate between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday and between 8:00am and 4:00pm on weekends.

1.3.7 Water Demand A suitable water extraction point has been identified at the quarry site and is discussed in the Beca Carter Hollings and Ferner, (June 2008) Water Supply Assessment Report. Water for quarrying and concrete production will be stored on site in above ground tanks and the sediment control ponds constructed for the treatment of process water.

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a. Concrete Production Peak demand for concrete will be during turbine foundation pours. Each foundation will require in the order of 70,000 litres of water. There are likely to be 2 – 3 foundations poured per week. Truck and equipment washing will require in the order of 3-5000 litres. This will be made up of ‘new water’ and re-cycled water. b. Quarry Operations Quarry operations may use up to 150,000 litres per day for the washing of concrete aggregates and dust control. This will be made up of ‘new water’ and re-cycled water. c. Potable Water The quarry and concrete batching plant may require a staff of 14. A storage tank of up to 20,000 litres will be required for the site.

1.3.8 Life Expectancy The quarry and batching plant will be decommissioned and the site landscaped and returned for farming upon completion of the construction of the wind farm. All settlement ponds will be decommissioned at the end of the project by progressively decanting the water from the settlement ponds. The remaining sludge will be dried and disposed of in one of the overburden disposal areas and the ponds backfilled and grassed unless the quarry continues to be economic for other uses and is continued beyond the construction of the wind farm. In that case, decommissioning and site rehabilitation would be deferred until close down of the quarry further into the future.

1.4 Expected Rate of Extraction The preliminary designs for the proposed Hauauru ma raki Wind Farm indicate that the following volumes of rock suitable for roading and concrete aggregate will be required to be extracted over the six year construction period.

Table 1.1

Extraction Rate

Year Wind Farm Block Expected Volume (m3) Expected Area (m2) 1 Part A + C + Part D 115,000 5,500 2 Part A + Part D + Part E 210,000 10,000 3 Part E + F+ Part G 120,000 7,000 4 Part G + Part H to J 190,000 11,000 5 Part H to J 85,000 4,500 TOTAL 720,000 38,000

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2 Effects

2.1 Noise The nearest residence to the quarry site is over 900 metres away and will not be affected by noise generated by either the quarry operations or the concrete batching plant. Noise issues associated with both the quarry and concrete batching plant operations are discussed in the Hegley Acoustic Consultants, (June 2008) Assessment of Noise Effects Report.

2.2 Archaeology There are no known archaeological sites within the area of the proposed quarry development area. Refer to Clough & Associates, (March 2008), Assessment of Effects (Archaeological).

2.3 Taking of Water Effects from the taking of water from the adjacent Waikaretu Stream are discussed in the Beca Carter Hollings and Ferner, (June 2008) Water Supply Assessment Report and the Kessel & Associates, (June 2008), Assessment of Ecological Effects

2.4 Discharge of Stormwater and Process Water The quarry and concrete batching plant will have separate systems for the treatment of stormwater and process water before being discharged to the environment. The sediment ponds will be designed and sized to meet the requirements of Environment Waikato guidelines.

2.4.1 Crushing Plant Washing and screening operations involved in the production of roading and concrete aggregates are likely to use in the order of 150 cubic metres of water per day. Process water will be recycled through a series of settlement ponds for re-use. Any process water that is discharged from the site will be via silt/sediment control measures as discussed in Appendix E of the Construction Management Report. Stormwater from within the quarry area will be discharged via silt/sediment control ponds. A bund will be constructed between the quarry and the slope down to the Waikaretu Stream to prevent stormwater from the quarry floor directly entering the steam. Overland flows from outside the quarry will be diverted away from the quarry workings via clear water cut-off drains.

2.4.2 Concrete Batching plant Concrete truck washing will be undertaken in a concrete lined pit that will provide a watertight area. This pit will be fitted with a weir which will collect the heavier gravels and sand. From there the water will flow over the weir into a second pit where the remaining cement contaminants will be allowed to settle out. The resulting water will be

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pumped out and recycled for use in truck washing and concrete production. Sludge from the ponds will be removed regularly and stored on site to solidify. Any waste concrete will be poured into forms and made into large blocks. Any process water that is discharged from the site will be via silt/sediment control measures as discussed in Appendix E of the Construction Management Report. The batching plant area will be bunded to prevent overland stormwater flows from entering the site. The area required for the plant is approximately 50m x 70m, any stormwater flows from the bunded site will therefore be small and will be treated via silt/sediment control measures as discussed in Appendix E of the Construction Management Report. The concrete batching plant and quarry will have separate process water settlement ponds. Any sludge from the treatment ponds will be dried on site and disposed of in one of the overburden disposal areas.

Figure 4, Typical Process Water Recycle System

2.5 Visual The quarry site is over 900 metres from the nearest residence and will be screened from their view by a series of hills. The Landscape and Visual Assessment (June 2008) carried out by Isthmus Group Limited classifies the landscape of the area as ‘ordinary’.

2.6 Sediment Control Erosion and sediment control including the location and design of sediment ponds, silt fences, grit traps, and clean and dirty water diversions for treating runoff from the quarry are discussed in Appendix F of the Beca Carter Hollings and Ferner, June 2008) Construction Management Report.

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2.7 Dust Quarrying operations by nature will generate dust during dry weather. Dust control will be undertaken by using a water truck around the quarry floor and with fixed sprinklers on crushing equipment.

2.8 Overburden As discussed in Section 1.1, there is approximately 12-20 metres of overburden material overlaying the basalt rock. During the initial phase of the project the overburden material not assessed as being suitable for road sub-base or basecourse material will be disposed of in a spoil site immediately north of the quarry. The spoil site will be contoured and landscaped in consultation with the landowner so that it can be returned to productive farm land. Overburden material will also be used to reinstate the quarry area on completion of the project unless the quarry continues to be economic for other uses and is continued beyond the construction of the wind farm. In that case, decommissioning and site rehabilitation would be deferred until close down of the quarry further into the future. As the quarry face migrates the waste overburden material will be used to landscape completed areas of the quarry. The overburden disposal sites will be developed in the same manner as described in Section 7.6.9 of the Project Description. The earthworks involved in overburden removal and disposal is covered by a specific resource consent application for earthworks associated with the re-opening and operation of the Whitford Quarry. Spoil sites will have their own silt/sediment control measures as discussed in Appendix E of the Construction Management Report. Each pond will be sized according to the area of disturbed land it is servicing.

2.9 Traffic Traffic volumes on the local rural roads will increase as a result of the quarry and batching plant operations and this is discussed in the Traffic Design Group, (June 2008) Traffic Transportation Assessment.

2.10 Waikaretu Stream The lower area of the existing disused quarry floor is at RL30, this is approximately 10 metres above the adjacent Waikaretu Stream which runs along the southern edge of the quarry site. It is not intended to lower the quarry below RL25 or the level of a 50 year flood whichever is the greater. A bund is also to be constructed between the quarry floor and the Waikaretu Stream. This will maintain sufficient clearance between the stream and quarry floor to prevent the flooding of the area in an extreme flood event and hence prevent the contamination of the Waikaretu Stream.

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3 Management of Effects Any adverse effects on the environment will be managed as noted and as detailed in the QMP. The QMP will be prepared in collaboration with Environment Waikato, Franklin District Council, the landowner and any other stakeholders.

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