Environment and Climate Committee
Te Kōmiti Taiao / Āhuarangi
Held via Zoom on Tuesday 15 February 2022, commencing at 9.00 am.
Present: Cr K Fulton (Chairperson), Her Worship the Mayor R Reese, Councillors Y Bowater, T Brand, M Courtney (Deputy Chairperson), M Lawrey, B McGurk (Deputy Chairperson), R O'Neill-Stevens, P Rainey, R Sanson, T Skinner and Ms G Paine
In Attendance: Kaumātua (M McGregor, R Katu), Group Manager Environmental Management (C Barton), Group Manager Strategy and Communications (N McDonald), Kaihautū (P Lee), Team Leader Governance Services (R Byrne), Governance Adviser (K Redgrove) and Youth Councillors (S Lloyd and S Thang)
Apologies: Councillors J Edgar and G Noonan
Karakia and Mihi Timatanga
1. Apologies
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That the Environment and Climate Committee 1. Receives and accepts the apologies from Councillors Edgar and Noonan for attendance. |
The meeting was adjourned from 9.06 am until 9.14 am.
2. Confirmation of Order of Business
3. Interests
There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.
There was no public forum.
5.1 4 November 2021
Document number M19049, agenda pages 6 - 21 refer.
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That the Environment and Climate Committee 1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Environment and Climate Committee, held on 4 November 2021, as a true and correct record. |
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That the Environment and Climate Committee 1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Environment and Climate Committee, held on 9 November 2021, as a true and correct record. |
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McGurk/Courtney Carried |
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6. Te Mana O Te Wai - Te Tauihu Iwi Collaboration Project
Document number R26516, agenda pages 22 - 116 refer.
Attendance: Kaumātua and representatives from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, the Te Ātiawa Trust, Ngati Tama ki te Pounamu, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Toa and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia Trust joined the meeting at 9.20 am.
The meeting adjourned from 9.20 am until 9.26 am
The Chairperson acknowledged and welcomed representatives of Te Tau Ihu iwi who were to speak to the Te Mana o Te Wai report and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua representatives who were to present the Ngāti Rārua Environmental Strategy – Poipoia Te Ao Tūroa 2021.
A mihi whakatau was led by Te Tau Ihu iwi, a supporting waiata followed and the Council kaumātua tāne responded to mana whenua.
The Manager Environmental Planning, Maxine Day spoke to the report, noting its importance in seeking to improve waterways in many of the catchments in Nelson. She described this as a collaborative project involving eight iwi which would also assist with the development of freshwater provisions of the draft Nelson Plan.
Representatives of Te Tau Ihu iwi spoke to a Powerpoint presentation (attached A2836172), confirming this piece of work was one of three national case study reports that informed the national project and represented collective priorities.
The meeting adjourned at 10.28 am until 10.43 am during which time Cr Rainey left the meeting.
Senior Freshwater Planner, Sonya Leusink-Sladen, advised there would be resourcing challenges for both iwi and Councils.
In response to a questions raised, Ms Day explained that many of the frameworks could be shared with other Councils, which could assist with resourcing. She said that the budgets for the work, included in the Annual Plan, should be sufficient although further funding needs would be highlighted as work progressed.
Attendance: Cr Rainey returned to the meeting and Cr Bowater left the meeting at 10.55 am.
7. Environmental Management Quarterly Report - 1 October - 31 December 2021
Document number R26517, agenda pages 117 - 258 refer.
A Powerpoint presentation was presented (attached A2846544) to the meeting and te Tau Ihu iwi representatives described how workstreams within the project were allocated between iwi, central government and councils. They outlined the key recommendations, project stages, funding and structure of project teams and responded to questions raised.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua representatives presented their Environmental Strategy to the meeting and acknowledged the work and effort of those involved in its preparation. They explained it helped to contextualise environmental issues from the iwi’s point of view and sought to align with their priorities, values and aspirations.
This part of the meeting concluded with a karakia and waiata.
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That the Environment and Climate Committee 1. Receives the Ngāti Rārua Environmental Strategy – Poipoia Te Ao Tūroa 2021 (A2822912). |
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1 A2846544 Powerpoint Poipoia Te Ao Turoa |
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The meeting adjourned from 11.35 am until 11.52 am, during which time the Kaumātua and Te Tau Ihu iwi representatives left.
The Quarterly Report was presented by Manager Environmental Planning, Maxine Day; Manager Climate Change, Rachel Pemberton; and Manager Science and Environment, Jo Martin . They answered questions on a number of central government initiatives and the national issue of cat management,
Attendance: Ms G Paine left the meeting at 12.09 pm.
Group Manager Environment Management, Clare Barton, confirmed that officers would continue to provide updates on the many Central Government proposals. She anticipated these would likely create a high risk to delivery of any of the ongoing Resource Management Act workstreams.
Attendance: Councillor Bowater joined the meeting at 12.20 pm.
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General subject of each matter to be considered |
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interests protected (where applicable) |
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Environment and Climate Committee Meeting - Confidential Minutes - 4 November 2021 |
Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7. |
The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations) |
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Environment and Climate Committee Status Report - Confidential |
Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7 |
The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person |
The meeting went into confidential session at 12.21 pm and resumed in public session at 12.30 pm.
Karakia Whakamutanga
There being no further business the meeting ended at 12.31 pm.
Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings by resolution on 07 April 2022.
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Resolved EC/2022/017 |
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That the Environment and Climate Committee 1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Environment and Climate Committee, held on 15 February 2022, as a true and correct record. |