Track changes version for the hearing Taranaki Regional Council Notes on using this document This document identifies the various changes that have been recommended as a result of submissions on the notified Proposed Coastal Plan for Taranaki. Changes as a result of submissions are identified in red with new text being underlined and removed text being struck through. The submitters number is identified following the correction (e.g. (53) shows the changes were at the request of Taranaki Regional Council). Using this number the submitters request as well as officers recommendations can be identified when referenced against the appropriate provision in the Section 42A report. Consequential amendments to other areas of the Plan may occur to ensure consistency throughout, when this has occurred the submitter number who originally requested the amendment has been referenced, however, cross referencing within the Officers report may be more complicated as the requested change may be from a different area of the Plan. Some minor and inconsequential changes have occurred. These have been identified in blue with new text being underlined and removed text being struck through. Minor and inconsequential amendments have been identified for the convenience of readers and have only occurred where necessary to improve the readability of Plan provisions, align language within the Plan, or to better express the intent of a provision. These changes do not change the policy intent of any Plan provisions. COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI i (This page is intentionally blank) COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI ii Submitters Submitter number and name Submitter number and name Submitter number and name 1. Tom P Waite 22. Lyndon De Vantier 43. Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society 2. Federated Farmers 23. New Plymouth District Council 44. Nga Motu Marine Reserve Society Inc 3. Roger Maxwell 24. Paora Aneti 17 & 18 Māori Reservation Trustees 45. Powerco 4. Allen Pidwell 25. New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals 46. Z Energy Ltd, BP Oil Ltd and Mobil Oil NZ Ltd 5. Point Board Riders Inc 26. Transpower NZ Ltd 47. Fonterra 6. Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd 27. Taranaki Chamber of Commerce 48. Taranaki District Health Board 7. Waikato Regional Council 28. Grant Knuckey 49. Cam Twigley 8. Silver Fern Farms Management Ltd 29. Department of Conservation 50. Te Kāhui o Taranaki Trust 9. Karen Pratt 30. First Gas Ltd 51. Taranaki Energy Watch Inc 10. South Taranaki Underwater Club 31. Komene 13B Māori Reservation Trustees 52. Emily Bailey 11. Bruce Boyd 32. Port Taranaki Ltd 53. Taranaki Regional Council 12. Chorus New Zealand Ltd 33. New Zealand Defence Force 54. Maritime New Zealand 13. Spark New Zealand Trading Ltd 34. Fay Mulligan and Carol Koha 55. Kiwis Against Seabed Mining 14. Vodafone New Zealand Ltd 35. Radio New Zealand Ltd 56. Greenpeace 15. Surfbreak Protection Society 36. Todd Energy 57. Heritage New Zealand 16. Ministry for Primary Industries 37. Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of NZ 58. Te Atiawa 17. David Pearce 38. Nigel Cliffe 59. KiwiRail 18. Surfing Taranaki 39. Maniapoto Māori Trust Board 60. Te Kaahui o Rauru 19. South Taranaki District Council 40. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga 61. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust 20. Meridian Energy Ltd 41. Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust 21. Climate Justice Taranaki Inc 42. Ngati Rahiri Hapū COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI iii (This page is intentionally blank) COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI iv 1 Introduction This section outlines the scope and structure of the Plan. Title Purpose Operative date and review Application The Taranaki coastline Mana whenua Coastal management areas Plan structure COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI Introduction Vision Taranaki tangata tūtahi ki te uru Taranaki people standing as one on the west Broader understanding of the statement: In this vision statement, ‘Taranaki’ refers to the people, the mountain, the land and the region. The word ‘tūtahi’ refers to standing together, as one people, cohesively for a specific purpose, to achieve a united goal for the benefit of our region. The concepts of sustainability and protection of the region’s resources are central to community aspirations and remain integral to the well-being and vibrancy of the region. It is pivotal to the entire region of Taranaki, from Parininihi to Waitōtara, that all physical and natural resources are maintained and protected. Working together, the eight Taranaki iwi, the Taranaki Regional Council, and the wider community seek a unified approach toward maintaining, promoting, developing and protecting the natural and physical resources of the region for future generations. This vision recognises the roles and responsibilities shared by all people in Taranaki to ensure the sustainable and focused protection of fresh water air, land (soil), water (61) and coastal environments for economic, social, cultural and recreational purposes. Guiding principles for the management of the coast The sustainable management of coastal resources has always been central to the relationship between iwi o Taranaki and the Taranaki coastline. The following five principles summarise key elements of this relationship. (a) Mai te maunga Taranaki ki te Tai a Kupe: (interconnectiveness) (another way of expressing this is Ki uta ki tai). The domain of Tangaroa extends from the source of the rivers on Mount Taranaki to the moana (sea). Each awa (river) is linked and together form an entity that includes its source, and the moana. Managing natural and physical resources in a holistic manner, recognising they are interconnected and reliant upon one another. (b) Whakapapa: (identity) is the foundation of the approach to Maori environmental management. This is determined by the shared descent from Papatuanuku and Ranginui (through Tane Mahuta) and the genealogical connection between people, plants, birds and insects. COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI v It involves the recognition and respect for mouri and the intrinsic values of natural and physical features, and including the connections between natural processes and human cultures. (c) Kaitiakitanga: ((guardianship) is an inherited responsibility of those who hold mana moana to ensure that the mouri of the natural resources of their takiwa is healthy and strong, and the life-supporting capacity of these ecosystems is preserved. Recognition that we all have a part to play as guardians to maintain and enhance our natural and physical resources for current and future generations. (d) Manaakitanga: (good management) protection and preservation to ensure good health and well-being. Recognition that our actions will be considered and justified by using the best available information and good judgement to ensure good environmental outcomes. (e) Whanaungatanga: (partnership) maintaining and growing relationships with all stakeholders. Partnership between the Taranaki Regional Council and iwi and the community, based on a commitment to active engagement, good faith and a commonality of purpose. (40) (58) COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI vi How the Plan works COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI vii COASTAL PLAN FOR TARANAKI viii Table of contents Vision ....................................................................................................................................... i 5.1 General policies ............................................................................................................... 20 How the Plan works ...........................................................................................................vii 5.2 Activity-based policies .................................................................................................. 28 Table of contents ................................................................................................................. ix 6 Methods of implementation ............................................................................. 35 List of figures ........................................................................................................................ x 6.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 35 1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................1 6.2 Management of the coastal environment............................................................ 35 1.1 Title ........................................................................................................................................... 1 6.3 Use and development of resources ........................................................................ 36 1.2 Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 1 6.4 Natural heritage............................................................................................................... 36 1.3 Operative date and review ............................................................................................. 1 6.5 Historic heritage .............................................................................................................. 36 1.4 Application ............................................................................................................................ 1 6.6 Public use and enjoyment ........................................................................................... 37 1.5 The Taranaki coastline .....................................................................................................