12 June 2020
Kerikeri-Waipapa River Working Group Minutes
Meeting held in the
on Friday 12 June 2020, commencing at 10:30
Present:
Chair, Councillor Joce Yeoman
FNDC Councillor, Rachael Smith
Lower Puketotara and Kerikeri Catchment, Fred Terry
In Attendance:
Full Meeting
Councillor Marty Robinson
Group Manager – Environmental Services
River and Natural Hazards Manager
Kaitaia Area Officer - Biosecurity
River Management Engineer
PA Environmental Services
The meeting commenced at 10:35.
Apologies (Item 1.0)
BayCare, John Dawn
Waipapa Catchment, Peter Kennedy
Upper Puketotara/Waiwhakarongaro Catchment, Murray Wright
Kerikeri Irrigation Company, Tony Corcoron
FNDC, Andy Finch
Presented by: Chair, Councillor Joce Yeoman |
· No actions required |
Presented by: Chair, Councillor Joce Yeoman |
· Send link to Irrigation Study information – PA Environmental Services |
Presented by: River and Natural Hazards Manager Joe provided an overview of the budget. The underspend is due to no significant clearance work being needed, this can be carried over. The construction planned for next year will spend the reserve amount available. |
· No actions required |
Presented by: River and Natural Hazards Manager Dam proposal is for flood mitigation and water storage – costs aren’t beneficial for only flood mitigation, need to establish if there is a requirement for further water storage – current constraints is water distribution network, not storage. Environmental impacts would also need to be investigated. |
· Engage with FNDC regarding 30 year Infrastructure Strategy and potential growth in the area. If required, investigate likelihood of gaining resource consent. - Joe |
Presented by: River and Natural Hazards Manager Flood maps have been updated to incorporate new LiDAR data, there are no significant changes, mostly fixing small anomalies. Climate change projections have been taken in to account. No maps can be found on NRC website. |
· Distribute URL for flood maps – PA Environmental Services |
Presented by: Chair, Councillor Joce Yeoman |
· No actions required |
The meeting concluded at 11:45.