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Wetlands Wetland definition new vs existing Under the operative PNRP has specific definitions for natural Regional Freshwater Plan, wetlands, significant natural the definition for wetland is wetlands &
Regional Freshwater Plan, the definition for wetland is the same as in the RMA.
definitions for “natural wetlands”, “significant natural wetlands” & “outstanding natural wetlands” listed under Section 2 of the Plan.
to apply when wetlands are involved.
provides more appropriate and specific protection.
where the current plans provide none.
which sets a baseline for the permitted activity rules R104 & R105.
Wetted area connected to river system Wetted area not connected to river system, but considered a “lake” Wetted area not connected
Operative Plan
maintenance) May be permitted activity under RFP rules 22, 31 or 33.
under RFP rule 49
wetted area, under section 9
PNRP
creation, maintenance or removal of small 10m² structures in a natural or significant natural wetland as a permitted activity.
Operative Plan
planting would all be permitted under Section 9 of The Act.
hand held spraying over waterbodies where the products are registered for use over waterbodies. PNRP
pest plant control in natural, significant and outstanding wetlands as a permitted activity. – Refers to the deliberate introduction of indigenous wetland specifies. – Only appropriate pest plant species are deliberately removed. – Only agrichemicals approved by EPA are used. – Agrichemicals are not applied by aerial spraying – Only hand-held machinery is to be used.
Operative Plan
recognition of restoration in the operative plans, and therefore restorative activities may need consent.
PNRP
Operative Plan
would either be a controlled activity under rule 47,
Otherwise no consent would be required under section 9 of The Act.
under Rule 1 of the RFP (except those listed in appendix 2 which would be non-complying under rule 6).
permitted under section 9 of the Act, or if within the wetted part of the wetland it is permitted under rule 40 of the RFP (except those listed in appendix 2 of the RFP, they would be discretionary under rule 49).
PNRP
significant wetland as a discretionary activity for: – New structures greater than 10m² – The discharge of contaminants – The clearance of indigenous vegetation – Any other activities not meeting rules R104 or R105.
Operative plans
20,000 l/d as a permitted activity. Anything exceeding this needs consent (see below).
discretionary activity under rule 16 of the RFP, with the exception of wetlands listed in schedule 2, which are non-complying under rules 17 & 18.
permitted activity under section 9 of the RMA.
likely be discretionary under rule 49 of the RFP
activity under rule 50 if it is included in appendix 2,
49.
PNRP
damming or diverting of water into, within, or from a natural or significant wetland is a non-complying activity.
and deposition) or reclamation of a natural or significant wetland as a non-complying activity.
Operative plans
replacement of existing structures is permitted under rule 22 of the RFP, or under section 9 of the Act.
likely be permitted under rule 33 of the RFP, controlled under rule R44, or discretionary under rule 49.
permitted under rule 40 if taken from the the wetted part of the wetland (unless listed in appendix 2, then would be discretionary under rule 49).
PNRP
discretionary activity: – Maintenance, repair or replacement of existing structures. – The placement of new structures of an area less than 10m². – The removal of existing structures. – The removal of pest plants that are not permitted by rule R105
Operative Plans
a permitted activity .
activity under rule 16, with the exception of wetlands listed in schedule 2 which are non-complying under rules 17 & 18.
activity under section 9 of the RMA.
be discretionary under rule 49 of the RFP
under rule 50 if it is included in appendix 2, otherwise it is a discretionary activity under rule 49.
permitted activity under rule 1 of the RFP (unless listed in appendix 2, then it would be non-complying activity under rule 6)
PNRP
wetland as non-complying. Including: – The discharge of water or contaminants, – The take, use, damming or diverting water into, within, or from the wetland – The placement of new structures with an area
– land disturbance & vegetation clearance – Other activities that are not listed under rule R109 or R111).
Operative Plans
50.
appendix 2 (which is considered a “river” or “lake”) would be a discretionary activity under rule 16 of the RFP, and if any disturbance of the bed may be a discretionary activity under rule 49
prohibited activity under rule 51.
the wetland would fall under S9 of the Act, and would be a permitted activity.
PRNP
natural wetlands as a prohibited activity.
GWRC is continually ground-truthing and updating databases, and upskilling frontline staff to assist landowners.
some landowners think they can do what they want to the land water margin.
being worked on through the stock exclusion rule (rule R97) with Land Management and landowners.
for disturbance)
if hand held and not aerial sprayed.
to confusion
thinking its restoration – needs consent
clearing – needs consent
consent