Dear Auckland Council,
I would like to know all of the regulations and legislation for aerial spraying agrochemicals and nationally critically endangered species when nesting, breeding, and fledging ?
I would like to know the regulations and legislation for spraying agrochemcials over a highly protected wetland with overlays in a. significant ecological area, an outstanding natural landscape area , a biodiversity focus area, all in a coastal zoning , in the waitakere heritage area. Where the area is habitat to many nationally critically endangered species , flora and fauna. And many at risk declining species. ?
I would like to know if this type of activity where the spray drift can cause more than minor damage to non target species is a permitted activity , a non discretionary activity or would require a resource consent. ?
All of the documentation state that the nesting season for the birds in te henga wetlands is not over until the end of february ? So why would you allow spraying of nesting birds when it is an offence against the wildlife act, nes-f and nzs8409 , the AUP agrochemicals e34
And policy 11 for threatened species under the nzcps policy and regulations
We would also like to know if non target damage has been observed and breeches in spraying nesting birds, as well as incorrect permits without the correct legislation , what are the protocols and how is this assessessed and remedied

Yours faithfully,

Levonne Scott