CMS Auckland 2014-2024, Volume I, Operative 17 November 2014
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CMS CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AUCKLAND 2014–2024, Volume I Operative 17 November 2014 CMS CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AUCKLAND 2014–2024, Volume I Operative 17 November 2014 Cover image: Trampers admire the view from Hirakimatā (Mount Hobson) on the multi-day walk, the Aotea Track, on Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island). Photo: Andris Apse November 2014, New Zealand Department of Conservation ISBN 978-0-478-15027-8 (print) ISBN 978-0-478-15029-2 (online) This document is protected by copyright owned by the Department of Conservation on behalf of the Crown. Unless indicated otherwise for specific items or collections of content, this copyright material is licensed for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand licence. In essence, you are free to copy, distribute and adapt the material, as long as you attribute it to the Department of Conservation and abide by the other licence terms. 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Contents FOREWORD 5 INTRODUCTION 7 Purpose of conservation management strategies 7 CMS structure 9 CMS term 9 Relationship with other Department of Conservation strategic documents and tools 9 Relationship with other planning processes 10 Legislative tools 11 Exemption from land use consents 11 Closure of areas and access restrictions 11 Bylaws and regulations 11 Conservation management plans 11 International obligations 12 PART ONE 13 1 The Department of Conservation in Auckland 13 2 Departmental vision 13 3 Vision for Auckland–2064 14 3.1 Long-term vision for Auckland—2064 14 4 Distinctive features, values and issues of Auckland 15 4.1 Biodiversity refuges surrounding a growing metropolis – Te whakaruruhau koiora rereketanga e karapotingia te taone nui a Akarana 15 4.2 A diverse and rich marine environment under pressure – Te makurutanga o Tangaroa, Te pukukai a Te Manuhauturuki 17 4.3 Treasured islands – Ngā motu taonga 19 4.4 A land loved by many people – Tāmaki Makaurau 20 4.5 More than a gateway to New Zealand – He ko atu i te puaha o Aotearoa 21 5 Treaty of Waitangi partnerships 22 5.1 Treaty of Waitangi objectives 24 6 Auckland by 2024 26 6.1 The diversity of our natural heritage is maintained and restored 26 6.2 Our history is protected and brought to life 32 6.3 More people participate in recreation 34 6.4 More people engage with conservation 36 6.5 Conservation gains from business partnerships 39 7 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park 41 8 Waikato River—Te Awa o Waikato 44 8.1 Waikato River objectives 46 PART TWO—PLACES 47 9 Marine Reserves Place 48 9.1 Description 49 9.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Marine Reserves Place 52 10 Leigh Reserves Complex (Wakatūwhenua) Place 55 10.1 Description 55 10.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Leigh Reserves Complex (Wakatūwhenua) Place 57 11 Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island Place 60 11.1 Description 60 11.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island Place 62 12 Kermadec Islands Place 65 12.1 Description 65 12.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Kermadec Islands Place 66 13 Mokohinau Islands Place 68 13.1 Description 68 13.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Mokohinau Islands Place 69 14 Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) Place 71 14.1 Description 72 14.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) Place 76 15 Kaipara Harbour-Te Arai/Pakiri Place 80 15.1 Description 80 15.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Kaipara Harbour-Te Arai/Pakiri Place 84 16 Kawau Island Place 88 16.1 Description 88 16.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Kawau Island Place 90 17 Motuora Island Place 93 17.1 Description 93 17.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Motuora Island Place 93 18 Tiritiri Matangi Island Place 95 18.1 Description 95 18.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Tiritiri Matangi Island Place 97 19 Motutapu and Rangitoto Islands Place 101 19.1 Description 101 19.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Motutapu and Rangitoto Islands Place 104 20 Motuihe Island/Te Motu-a-Ihenga Place 110 20.1 Description 110 20.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Motuihe Island/Te Motu-a-Ihenga Place 111 21 Browns Island (Motukorea) Place 114 21.1 Description 114 21.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Browns Island (Motukorea) Place 115 22 Coastal Defence Historic Reserves Place 116 22.1 Description 116 22.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Coastal Defence Historic Reserves Place 119 23 Firth of Thames/Tīkapa Moana Wetland Place 122 23.1 Description 122 23.2 Outcome, policies and milestones for the Firth of Thames/ Tīkapa Moana Wetland Place 125 PART THREE 129 24 Specific policy requirements for Auckland 129 24.1 General 129 24.2 Authorisations (General) 130 24.3 Vehicles 132 24.4 Animals 139 24.5 Private accommodation and related facilities 141 24.6 Marine mammals 143 24.7 Commercial eeling 143 24.8 Sports fish and game bird hunting 144 24.9 Mining 144 24.10 Sand and shingle extraction 145 24.11 Commercial filming and photography 146 24.12 Collection of material 146 24.13 Wild animal control activities 147 24.14 Game animals (see also wild animals) 148 24.15 Fire management 149 24.16 Kauri dieback disease 149 24.17 Grazing and farming 150 24.18 Milestones—Outputs 150 PART FOUR 151 25 Implementation, monitoring and reporting, and review 151 25.1 Introduction 151 GLOSSARY 152 APPENDICES 169 Appendix 1 171 Work or activities of the Department of Conservation that may meet the requirements of section 4(3) of the Resource Management Act 1991 for exemptions from land use consents Appendix 2 179 Important ecosystems and habitat types within Auckland Appendix 3 185 Islands over 1 ha administered by the Department of Conservation in Auckland Appendix 4 188 Priority ecosystems in Auckland identified by the Department through the application of its natural heritage prioritising processes in September 2013 Appendix 5 191 Threats or pests and wild animals present in Auckland Appendix 6 200 Threatened and at risk indigenous flora and fauna present in Auckland Appendix 7 205 Nationally iconic species in Auckland Appendix 8 206 Marine habitats and ecosystems in Auckland Appendix 9 212 Significant geological features, landforms and landscapes in Auckland Appendix 10 222 Recreation destinations in Auckland Appendix 11 224 Prescriptions for the management of visitor management zones Appendix 12 227 Actively conserved historic places on public conservation land or managed by the Department in Auckland Appendix 13 232 Te Uri O Hau Claims Settlement Act 2002 Appendix 14 241 Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Act 2012 Appendix 15 249 Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Claims Settlement Act 2012 Appendix 16 263 Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Act 2013 Appendix 17 286 Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato – the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River Appendix 18 288 Criteria for which the Firth of Thames/Tīkapa Moana wetland was nominated as a Wetland of International Importance. Appendix 19 289 Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Deed of Settlement INDEX 306 Foreword Tāmaki Makaurau Herenga waka Herenga Tangata He waka eke noa Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora te iwi Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei. Tāmaki of many lovers Destination of waka Destination of people We share this journey By sharing our resources (foodbaskets) all the people are sustained Aspire to and reach for the stars and lofty heights will be achieved. The major issues identified in this Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) are the opportunities arising from the settlement of Treaty of Waitangi claims, protection of the marine environment, partnering with others to deliver conservation, and the restoration of islands and their biosecurity protection. The increasing population and diverse demographic makeup of Tāmaki Makaurau is important to our context and our efforts to grow conservation. Broader community involvement and education are important throughout the life of this strategy. The Tāmaki Collective settlement and the settlement of claims from individual iwi will bring significant new opportunities for conservation. Many of the places managed by the Department hold special significance for iwi. The Department will be working to support iwi achieve their aspirations in relation to these places and to implement settlements. Auckland is unique as a conservation area for its strong marine focus and large population base. This poses both opportunities and challenges. Taking a lead in working with others to achieve increased protection for significant places in the marine environment will be a focus for the Department. Implementing outcomes from the Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan (Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari) process is a priority early in the term of the CMS. The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park contains many special places for Aucklanders. Supporting the efforts of iwi and the wider community to restore and protect the islands of the Gulf will be critical. Maintaining high quality biosecurity is necessary to protect the valuable progress achieved on pest free islands and in pest free sanctuaries. Preventing the spread of kauri die-back is an additional priority for both public conservation land management and private land use. Auckland Conservation Management Strategy 2014 – 2024 5 This CMS has been developed through a lengthy public process and is the result of input from many in the community. Their input, and enthusiasm and support for conservation, is acknowledged and has helped to direct the future of conservation in Tāmaki Makaurau over the next ten years and beyond.