31 August 2022
Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party Record of Actions
Meeting held in the Council Chamber
36 Water Street, Whangārei
on Wednesday 31 August 2022, commencing at 1:00 pm
Tuhinga/Present:
Chairperson, NRC Councillor Jack Craw
Councillor Marty Robinson
Councillor Rick Stolwerk
Ex Officio Penny Smart
TTMAC representative Juliane Chetham
TTMAC representative Michelle Elboz
I Tae Mai/In Attendance:
Full Meeting
Pou Tiaki Taiao - GM Environmental Services
Pou Tiaki Pūtaiao – Biosecurity Manager
NRC Biosecurity Manager – Marine
NRC Biosecurity Manager – Partnerships
NRC Biosecurity Manager – PF2050 Whangārei
NRC Biosecurity Project Lead – Feral Deer
NRC Biodiversity Advisor
NRC Biodiversity Specialist Freshwater
Part Meeting
Planning and Policy – Policy Specialist
The meeting commenced at 1:05 pm.
Ngā Mahi Whakapai/Housekeeping (Item 1.0)
Ngā Whakapahā/Apologies (Item 2.0)
Councillor Justin Blaikie
TTMAC representative Nora Rameka
TTMAC representative Georgina Connelly
Pou Tātaki GM – Kaipara Moana Remediation – Justine Daw
Presented by: PA – Biosecurity Services |
· No actions required |
Receipt of Action Sheet - 25 May 2022 (Item 4.2) |
Presented by: PS – Biosecurity Services |
· All actions marked as complete |
PF2050 Update and Emerging Issues (Item 4.3) |
Presented by: Biosecurity Manager – Predator Free Whangārei |
· The working party note the information provided, page 11 – item noted · Discussed the project timeframe and the extra efforts being made to strengthen community and hapū relationships with a focus on longevity of the program. Working party indicated their understanding of the need to engage appropriately and that this would lead to delays in implementation. · Working party supported the recent meeting with the new CEO of PF 2050 · The staff update with further progress at the next working party meeting, page 11 – recommendation supported |
Feral Deer Update and Future Planning (Item 4.4) |
Presented by: Biosecurity Project Lead – Feral Deer |
· That the working party note the information contained in the report, page 16 – item noted · Working party support the collaboration across DOC, MPI and Council · Staff to update on further progress at a future working party meeting, page 16 – recommendation supported |
FIF Update on Project Progress and EPA Investigation (Item 4.6) |
Presented by: Biodiversity Specialist - Freshwater |
· The report Freshwater Improvement Fund Dune Lake update is received, page 21 – item noted · Working party acknowledge project in its final year, providing direction rather than operational support · Staff will update on further progress at a future working party meeting, page 21 – recommendation supported |
Wetland Project Update (Item 4.7) |
Presented by: Biodiversity Advisor |
· The working party note the information contained in the report, page 24 – item noted · Working party request information on the platform the data will be available on and details about privacy and cost to landowners · Staff to update on further progress at a future working party meeting |
Presented by: Pou Tiaki Pūtaiao – GM Biosecurity |
· That the working party note the information contained in the item on climate change, page 27 – item noted · Staff bring a progress update on the strategy to a future working party meeting · Working party discussed the coordination of reporting across different entities within council and mana whenua |
Pest Organisms (Item 4.9) |
Presented by: Pou Tiaki Pūtaiao – GM Biosecurity |
· That the working party note the information, page 29 – item noted · Working party advised of a report of fall army worm in the Kaipara area – action to follow up with MPI – Biosecurity Group Manager · Staff bring a further update on new organisms to Northland back to the working party at a future date |
Kauri Protection - The New National Plan - Rules and Implications for Northland (Item 4.10) |
Presented by: Pou Tiaki Pūtaiao – GM Biosecurity |
· The working party note the information, page 31 – item noted · That a further update on progress is provided to a future working party meeting |
The chair acknowledged that this was the final Biosecurity and Biodiversity working party meeting and thanked all the members for the time they had all put into making the committee a success and acknowledged the staff who had provided advice to the committee throughout the term of the elected members.
Whakamutunga (Conclusion)
The meeting concluded at 2.45 pm.