Report: TR05/26

Author: River and Catchment Services Group, Environment Waikato

Abstract

This catchment management plan is a guide to the future management of the Tauranga Taupo River and its catchment. As a strategic and long term plan, it establishes a vision for the next 10 years or more and sets out the strategies needed to manage the river and its catchment in a way that meets the aspirations of its stakeholders. It is anticipated that the plan will be reviewed every 5 years through a consultative process with stakeholder parties. The plan will provide the framework within which future prioritising of programmes are confirmed.

This plan has no statutory status at this time although it is intended to reflect the goals and desires of the local community and specific interest groups as articulated through ongoing consultation and liaison. The plan is intended to assist and support planning and decision making processes undertaken by the management agencies and river users.

At present there are no provisions within the Proposed Waikato Regional Plan or the Resource Management Act 1991 (and amendments) that provide statutory status to community or catchment management plans.

It is important to note that this plan could be regarded by consent authorities during consideration of resource consent applications as 'other relevant information', (section 104(1) (c) of the RMA 1991.

This plan sets out a framework and defines the parameters within which future management planning and actions will take place for the Tauranga Taupo River.

Tauranga Taupo River - Catchment Management Plan [PDF, 819 KB]