including loss of gate control, the scheme operated with few major issues. In comparison with
previous monitoring years, compliance with residual flow requirements was high, continuing on from the
significant improvement noted in the 2014-2015 monitoring period. Management of the level of Lake
Opunake improved from the previous period, as maintenance works and changes to operations led to a
reduction in the rate of water lost during station shutdowns. Unfortunately, the maintenance works required
programme
roll-out as a result from Covid-19 with the changes to people handling cash.
2.4 There were some positives that have come out of Covid-19 one of those being that staff
can be more flexible about where they are working from. Those who are working out in
the field can start and finish their day from home. This has also given the Council the
opportunity to look at the accommodation review and revisit the needs.
2.5 A discussion was held around rates relief/remission and although New …
race and
lake water levels was generally good. With regard to the management and recording of flows within the
diversion race, performance has improved significantly compared to previous monitoring years, with no
significant loss of data. This is the second consecutive monitoring period to record no such occasions of lost
data since monitoring has focused on the continuity of the data record. There were only three occasions
where required flow rates were not complied with. The first related to
move closer to achieving sustainable development of the
region’s resources.
1.1.4 Evaluation of environmental performance and administrative compliance
Besides discussing the various details of the performance and extent of compliance by the consent holder/s
during the period under review, this report also assigns a rating as to each Company’s environmental and
administrative performance.
Environmental performance is concerned with actual or likely effects on the receiving environment
move closer to achieving sustainable development of the
region’s resources.
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1.1.4 Evaluation of environmental performance and administrative compliance
Besides discussing the various details of the performance and extent of compliance by the consent holder/s
during the period under review, this report also assigns a rating as to each Company’s environmental and
administrative performance.
Environmental performance is concerned with actual or likely effects on
the Council, which is the body
responsible for managing the asset.
1.3 Duration and review of the Plan
The duration of the Plan is ten years from the date of formal preparation and acceptance by
Council. This Plan has also been prepared with a 30-year time horizon. Maintenance costs
and rates are current to June 2020.
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The Plan will be updated, after the proposed capital works are completed and then reviewed
the Council, which is the body
responsible for managing the asset.
1.3 Duration and review of the Plan
The duration of the Plan is ten years from the date of formal preparation and acceptance by
Council. This Plan has also been prepared with a 30-year time horizon. Maintenance costs
and rates are current to June 2020.
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The Plan will be updated, after the proposed capital works are completed and then reviewed
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Project Risk/Opportunity Management
Description Effect Mitigation Strategy
Risk Rating
(unmitigated)
Actions currently being taken
Lack of a clear strategy
and timeline for
engagement on key
strategic issues.
Engagement in this sense is
the two way discussions
needed to obtain external
stakeholder input on key FW
programme and FW Plan
elements.
Engagement requirements
for FW are significantly
higher than previous TRC
the non compliances identified related to the non-submission of injection data and
supporting information during the previous 2009 -2012 monitoring period. This non-
compliance resulted in the Company’s compliance rating being downgraded for 2009-2012
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period. This non-compliance has therefore not been taken into account when assessing the
Company’s compliance rating for the period under review.
A second unauthorised incident was registered when the Council became
now.
Southern monitoring reveals possum hot spots
We are currently completing possum monitoring in the
South operation. There have been several hot spots with
catch rates well above required levels. In some areas it
appears there has been little or no control work done,
which is disappointing. These farmers are making it
harder and more expensive for their neighbours, who are
working hard to keep numbers low.
As a result, an increased number of Notices of Direction
have been