From: Torrey McDonn
ell <[email address]> Sent: Monday, 22 March 2021 12:59 pm
To: Paul Denton
<[email address]> Cc: Stewart McKenzie
<[email address]> Subject: RE: S293 application for CMA and river mouth boundaries
Good afternoon Paul
PCC is supportive of the change proposed below.
Ngā mihi,
Torrey McDonnell
Principal Policy Planner
Kaihanga Mahere Kaupapahere Matua
Tel: 04 2371088
poriruacity.govt.nz
From: Paul Denton
<[email address]> Sent: Friday, 19 March 2021 4:03 PM
To: Torrey McDonn
ell <[email address]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: S293 application for CMA and river mouth boundaries
Thanks Torrey.
From: Torrey McDonn
ell <[email address]> Sent: Friday, 19 March 2021 4:01 PM
To: Paul Denton
<[email address]> Subject: RE: S293 application for CMA and river mouth boundaries
Thanks Paul, will get back to you Monday.
From: Paul Denton
<[email address]> Sent: Wednesday, 17 March 2021 11:58 AM
To: Torrey McDonn
ell <[email address]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] FW: S293 application for CMA and river mouth boundaries
Hi Torrey,
As discussed, a note about our proposed s293 application
Regards
Paul Denton Kaitohutohu | Senior Policy Advisor
Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao 04 830 4037 100 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
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From: Paul Denton
Sent: Monday, 1 March 2021 2:22 PM
To: [email address]; [email address];
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([email address]) <[email address]>; Katherine Anton
<[email address]> Cc: Matthew Hickman
<[email address]> Subject: S293 application for CMA and river mouth boundaries
Good afternoon,
As you will be aware, the appeals on the Greater Wellington Proposed Natural Resources Plan
(PNRP) are being resolved, with hearings (currently limited to water quality and allocation) likely
beginning mid-year.
In the meantime, we have noticed a discrepancy in the PNRP that we want to resolve now rather
than later. The discrepancy concerns the extent of the Coastal Marine Area (CMA) and river mouth
boundaries on Planning Maps.
As you know certain river boundaries are marked on PNRP Maps 42 to 48; the CMA is marked blue
and river mouths in red. Where rivers or streams are not marked on maps, the Plan relies on
wording that the river mouth is a straight line representing the continuation of Mean High Water
Springs (MHWS) on each side at the river outlet. The operative Regional Coastal Plan contains the
following wording in Appendix 1 (River Mouths), page 221 to this effect:
For the remaining rivers in
the Wellington Region, the mouth is deemed to be a straight line representing the continuation of the
line of Mean High Water Springs on each side of the river at the river outlet. However, the Notified
and Decision versions of the PNRP do
not include this wording in the Maps Chapter, or in any other
chapter of the Plan.
We propose to re-instate these words to this effect into the Maps chapter of the PNRP through
insertion of the following text:
Maps 42 to 48 show where the CMA and river mouth boundaries are located. For the remaining
rivers in the Wellington Region not shown on Maps 42 to 48, the mouth is deemed to be a straight
line representing the continuation of the line of Mean High Water Springs on each side of the river at
the river outlet. At this stage, given there are still live appeals on the PNRP before the Environment Court and the
nature of the required change, we consider the best option is to utilise section 293 of the RMA to
correct this oversight through inclusion of the above paragraph.
While a section 293 application is normally made in respect of a specific appeal on a Proposed
Plan/Plan Change, we intend to apply to the Court in the context of the appeals more
generally. This is because there are a large number of appeals and this matter touches on a range of
relevant appeal issues but none have expressly raised it.
We would like to understand your position on both the proposed change to the PNRP and the
process we are proposing before proceeding. If possible can we have confirmation from your
Council by the 26th March 2021.
I can call to discuss further or arrange a meeting, which ever suits best – please let me know.
Regards
Paul Denton Kaitohutohu, Senior Policy Advisor, Environmental Policy
Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao DDI 04 830 4037
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
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