Notice of Meeting: I hereby give notice that an ordinary Meeting of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee will be held on:

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1 1 Notice of Meeting: I hereby give notice that an ordinary Meeting of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee will be held on: Date: Thursday 18 May 2017 Time: 10.00am Meeting Room: Board Room Venue: The Metcalfes, 292 Ginn Road, Huntly Chairman Deputy Chairman Lower Waikato Catchment Catchment Committee Open Agenda Malcolm Lumsden Stuart Muir VRJ Payne Chief Executive Officer Waikato Regional Council Waikato District Council Members Cr Jennie Hayman Cr Jacqui Church Cr Jan Sedgwick Local Community Representatives Andrew Sinclair Syd Goodwright Ian McDougall Gordon Holdom Keith Holmes Vijay Bhana Chair of Franklin Waikato Drainage Advisory Subcommittee (ex officio) Ngati Tamaoho Trust Waahi Whaanui Trust Huakina Development Trust Nga Muka Development Trust Department of Conservation Genesis Energy Mighty River Power Chair, Integrated Catchment Management Committee (North) Either Chairman of Council, or Deputy Chairman of Council Matthew Dean Hero Potini Taroi Rawiri Rosalie Ellis Glen Tupuhi Ray Scrimgeour Nigel Goodhue David Payne Cr Stu Husband Cr Alan Livingston Cr Tipa Mahuta Quorum 2 Dominique Thurlow Democracy Advisor Telephone: Dominique.thurlow@waikatoregion.govt.nz Website:

2 2 TERMS OF REFERENCE OBJECTIVE: To provide advice to the Integrated Catchment Committee and support catchment management activities. SCOPE OF ACTIVITY: 1. The Catchment Committees each have an assigned geographical area of interest, representing catchment interests in one of Coromandel, Waihou Piako, Taupō, Upper Waikato, Central, Waipa, West Coast and Lower Waikato catchments. 2. Each Committee has the opportunity to provide advice to the Integrated Catchment Committee and support Council s catchment management activities related to: (a) Asset management (b) Flood control programmes (c) Biodiversity and natural heritage operations (d) Biosecurity operations (e) Harbour and catchment management (f) Hazard management and community safety activities (g) River systems management (h) Soil conservation and land management programmes POWER TO ACT: 1. To consider and approve annual work programmes for catchment management activities within the relevant catchment area, consistent with Council policy, zone plan priorities and approved annual budgets. 2. To monitor progress of catchment management activities, zone plans including asset management plans against current year budgets. POWER TO RECOMMEND: 1. To develop zone plans, including asset management plans. 2. Input to locally relevant Council plans to advance the catchment zone plan priorities. 3. Assessment of feasibility and development of (flood protection) capital works proposals in response to community need. CHIEF EXECUTIVE POWER TO ACT Refer to Section of the Procedural Delegations Manual

3 3 Item Table of Contents Page 1 Apologies 2 Confirmation of Agenda 3 Disclosures of Interest 4 Public Forum A period of up to 30 minutes where individual members of the public may speak for up to three minutes on items relevant to the Terms of Reference for Lower Waikato Catchment Committee. 5 Minutes of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meeting File: Docs # Minutes of the meeting held on 31 March Extract from the Integrated Catchment Management Committee meeting held on 13 April 2017 (Doc # ). 6 Issues/Actions from Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Meeting 31 March 2017 File: Docs# Report back on actions and issues discussed from the previous Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meeting held on 31 March Chair and Deputy Chairs Reports File: Docs# The Chair and Deputy Chair will provide updates on meetings attended since the last meeting. 8 Waikato Regional Council Long Term Plan and Level of Service Review Update May 2017 File: Docs# This report is to provides an overview of the process to develop the Waikato Regional Council Long Term Plan (LTP), seeks feedback on the known issues impacting on activities which require a response from this LTP, and alerts this committee to other issues that may require attention in the future.

4 4 9 Lower Waikato Zone 2016/2017 Annual Work Programme Update May 2017 File: Docs# This report outlines the status for Lower Waikato Zone activities and work programmes, covering the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 April 2017, including: Damage observed and work undertaken relating to recent high river flows, including performance of the Lower Waikato flood protection assets Updated programme expenditure against existing budgets. Specific key projects reported (Section 6 of this report). 10 Lower Waikato Zone Plan and Asset Management Plan Review Update File: Docs# This report provides a progress update on the proposed Lower Waikato Zone Plan review process. 11 Lake Waikare Consent Section 128 Consent Review Process and Lake Waikare and Whangamarino Wetland Catchment Management Plan March 2017 Update File: Docs# This purpose of this report is to update the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee on the following: Section 128 consent review process. Lake Waikare and Whangamarino Wetland Catchment Management Plan. Doc #

5 5 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee OPEN MINUTES Minutes of a meeting of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee held at the Metcalfes, 292 Ginn Road, Huntly on Friday 31 March 2017 at 10.10am. Chairman Deputy Chairman Waikato Regional Council Waikato District Council Malcolm Lumsden Stuart Muir Members Cr Jennie Hayman Cr Jan Sedgwick Local Community Representatives Andrew Sinclair Syd Goodwright Keith Holmes Gordon Holdom Chair of Franklin Waikato Drainage Advisory Subcommittee (ex officio) Ngati Tamaoho Trust Nga Muka Development Trust Department of Conservation Mighty River Power Chair, Integrated Catchment Management Committee (North) Matthew Dean Hero Potini Glen Tupuhi Ray Scrimgeour David Payne Cr Stu Husband Staff Matthew Davis Section Manager Lower Waikato / Waipa / West Coast Catchments Michael Duffy Zone Manager Guy Russel Operations Team Leader Waikato / West Coast Dominique Thurlow Democracy Advisor

6 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March SECTION A: (UNDER DELEGATION AND FOR THE INFORMATION OF COUNCIL) 6 Apologies Agenda Item 1 The apologies from Cr Jacqui Church, Cr Alan Livingston, Cr Tipa Mahuta, Ian McDougall and Syd Goodwright were received. Confirmation of Agenda Agenda Item 2 LWSc17/1 A Sinclair moved/s Muir seconded RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee of 31 March 2017 be confirmed as the business for the meeting. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/1) Disclosures of Interest Agenda Item 3 K Holmes declared an interest in Item /18 Annual Plan Process Lower Waikato Zone as it relates to the Tauhei flood protection scheme. Minutes of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meeting held on 23 August 2016 Agenda Item 4 (Doc # ) The minutes for the meeting held on 23 August 2016 were taken as read. LWSc17/2 S Muir moved/a Sinclair seconded RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee held on 23 August 2016 and the extract from the Integrated Catchment Management Committee meeting of 19 September 2016 (Doc # ) be received for information. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/2) Matters Arising from Previous Meeting Members outlined the following matters arising from the meeting held on 23 August 2016: In order to understand the energy efficiencies associated with the Orchard Road pump, staff undertook to circulate the technical fact sheet that accompanied the pump to members.

7 7 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March Issues/Actions from Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Meeting 23 August 2016 Agenda Item 5 (Doc # ) The Zone Manager (M Duffy) reported back on actions and issues discussed from the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meeting held on 23 August During questions, answers and related discussion the Committee raised or noted the following matters: In relation to matters arising on page 15 of the agenda, Mr Muir advised that there is a statement contained in the report that indicates that he is farming whitebait at his property, the Committee was advised that this statement is incorrect. In relation to the Swan Road Drainage Area, Section Manager (M Davis) provided an update noting that following the recent extreme rainfall events and the removal of the weir, the Waikato Regional Council has agreed, as an interim measure, to allow the Swan Road drainage district to move to the winter pumping regime earlier until such time as an appropriate water level has been reached at the four gates location. D Payne arrived at the meeting at 10.20am. K Holmes moved/s Muir seconded LWSc17/3 RESOLVED THAT the report Issues/Actions from Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meeting 23 August 2016 (Doc # dated 23 February 2017) be received. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/3) Chair and Deputy Chair s Report Agenda Item 6 (Doc # ) The Democracy Advisor tabled a replacement report from the Chair (Doc # ). The Chair spoke to his report noting the following: The Lower Waikato Catchment Committee did not submit on the Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Plan Change 1 given the variety of issues and individual groups represented on the Committee. The recent rainstorm events identified some serious issues with Council s service delivery and the expectations of landowners on Council s flood control schemes. The Chair highlighted the importance of having discussions with the community, Civil Defence about the implications of adverse weather and how it impacts the flood control scheme. Gordon Holdom and Hero Potini arrived at the meeting at 10.35am. A member felt that it would have been of value for the Committee as a whole to have submitted to the Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Plan Change 1. Members acknowledged the report written by PricewaterhouseCoopers which addresses the increasing range of issues that the respective catchment committees are having to address making it increasingly challenging for the Committees to deal with their core business. It was noted that these matters will be addressed as part of Council s review of its catchment committees.

8 8 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March The need to understand the capabilities of the fish friendly pumps, including their energy efficiencies, was highlighted. The Zone Manager (M Duffy) undertook to circulate the cost/benefit analysis that was undertaken to members. M Dean arrived at the meeting at 10.40am. The Deputy Chair provided a report noting the following: Attended a Lower Waikato and Central Waikato River unit goal setting workshop which included a good cross section of interested parties. Feedback was sought on strategies relating to protecting and enhancing the healthy and biodiversity of lakes, fisheries, the Waikato River and streams including the Waipa catchment, nutrient and sediment control, the extent and scale of riparian margins, cultural and recreational access and pest control. During questions, answers and related discussion the Committee raised or noted the following matters: Significant discussion centred on the declining tuna population and the need to balance the economics associated with flood protection schemes, the environment, cultural and social aspects. Staff acknowledged the tensions that exist with the economy and environment and suggested that a small working party be established to look at the future management of the flood protection scheme as part of the discussions leading into the Long Term Plan, the Zone Plan and the Infrastructure Strategy. LWSc17/4 Cr Husband moved/k Holmes seconded RESOLVED THAT the replacement report Chair and Deputy Chair reports (Doc # dated 8 March 2017) be received for information. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/4) With the consent of the meeting Item 8 was considered at this time. SECTION B: (FOR RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL) Lower Waikato Annual Work Programme Update 2016/2017 Agenda Item 8 (Doc # ) The Zone Manager (M Duffy) outlined the status for Lower Waikato Zone activities and work programmes, covering the period from 1 July 2016 to 28 February 2017, including: Zone overview of key projects for 2016/2017. Financial performance up to 28 February 2017, including the full year Zone budget. Specific key projects. Lower Waikato Annual Work Programme budget and descript of activities.

9 9 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March The Zone Manager (M Duffy) sought approval from the Committee to bring the Bell Road stopbank forward for construction within the 2016/2017 financial year. Staff advised that the stopbank has been designed, approval has been sought from the landowners and the contractors are ready to go once approval from the respective Committees has been given. Staff signalled that there is the potential for this project to exceed the existing renewals budget by approximately $220,000. During questions, answers and related discussion the Committee raised or noted the following matters: One member highlighted the risk of undertaking this work at this time of the year given the recent adverse weather conditions that have been experienced recently. Staff advised that this issue has been raised with the respective landowner who have consented to Council carrying out this work. Following discussion, the Committee agreed to bring the Bell Road stopbank proposal forward. LWSc17/5 Cr Husband moved/s Muir seconded RESOLVED THAT the report Lower Waikato Zone 2016/17 Annual Work Programme Update (Doc # dated 9 March 2017) be received for information. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/5) LWSc17/5.1 K Holmes moved/s Muir seconded RECOMMENDED THAT the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee support the proposal for the construction of the Bell Road stopbank to be brought forward in to the 2016/2017 financial year with approved financial expenditure of $220,000 to be forecasted into the Lower Waikato capital Renewals programme as part of the fourth quarter forecasting round. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/5.1) SECTION A: (UNDER DELEGATION AND FOR THE INFORMATION OF COUNCIL) Waikato and Waipa Rivers Restoration Strategy Update Agenda Item 7 (Doc # ) Kerry Neilson and Julian Williams provided an update on the Central/Lower Waikato section of the Waikato and Waipa River Restoration Strategy which is nearing completion and outlined the prioritised projects identified for the Lower Waikato catchment (Doc # ). During questions, answers and related discussion the Committee raised or noted the following matters: Members questioned whether the model being used in the Waikato and Waipa River Restoration Strategy could mirror the QE II model, which, works particularly well. It was acknowledged that a focus in the Lower Waikato will be on pest fish given the impacts that they have on restoration. Members were further advised that the Waikato River Authority and the Waikato Regional Council are working on an action plan around the removal of koi carp from lakes.

10 10 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March LWSc17/6 K Holmes moved/s Muir seconded RESOLVED THAT the report Waikato Waipa River Restoration Strategy Update (Doc # , dated 20 March 2017) be received. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/6) Hero Potini left meeting left meeting at 11.55am. 2017/18 Annual Plan Process Lower Waikato Zone Agenda Item 9 (Doc # ) The Zone Manager (M Duffy) outlined the 2017/2018 Annual Plan process, which includes targeted consultation with Tauhei, Orchard Road and Orton communities in the Lower Waikato. LWSc17/7 G Holdom moved/s Muir seconded RESOLVED THAT the report 2017/2018 Annual Plan Process Lower Waikato Zone (Doc # dated 10 February 2017) be received. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/7) Lower Waikato Zone Plan and Asset Management Plan Review Agenda Item 10 (Doc # ) The Zone Manager (M Duffy) provided a progress update on the proposed Lower Waikato Zone Plan and Regional Asset Management Plan review process. The Zone Manager tabled the minutes from the Lower Waikato Zone Plan Review held on 6 March 2017 (Doc # ). LWSc17/8 Cr Husband moved/k Holmes seconded RESOLVED THAT the report Lower Waikato Zone Plan and Asset Management Plan Review (Doc # dated 8 March 2017) be received. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/8) Lower Waikato Natural Hazard Management Plan Final Technical Report Agenda Item 11 (Doc # ) The Zone Manager (M Duffy) informed the Committee of the completed Lower Waikato Natural Hazard Management Plan which has been finalised as a Waikato Regional Council Internal Series report. During questions, answers and related discussion the Committee raised or noted the following matters:

11 11 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March The Hazards Team were commended for their work on the Lower Waikato Zone Natural Hazard Management Plan. LWSc17/9 Cr Sedgwick moved/m Dean seconded RESOLVED THAT the report Lower Waikato Zone Hazard Management Plan (Doc # dated 31 March 2017) be received for information. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/9) Lake Waikare Consent Section 128 Consent Review Process and Lake Waikare Whangamarino Catchment Management Pan March 2017 Update Agenda Item 12 (Doc # ) The Section Manager (M Davis) provided an update on the Section 128 consent review process and the Lake Waikare and Whangamarino Wetland Catchment Management Plan. During questions, answers and related discussion the Committee raised or noted the following matters: The Section Manager advised that Section 128 is the section under the Resource Management Act that allows a consent to be called in for review. The Chair tabled a letter received from Mr Jim Cotman (Doc # ). The letter tabled put forward a number of resolutions for the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee to consider. In terms of statutory process, the Democracy Advisor indicated that the Committee was not in a position to make any formal recommendations in relation to the letter, and suggested that Mr Cotman apply to the Chief Executive for a deputation to the Integrated Catchment Management Committee. The Committee supported this option. LWSc17/10 S Muir moved/k Holmes seconded RESOLVED THAT the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee receive the letter from Mr Cotman (Doc # ) and that the Chair suggest to Mr Cotman that he apply to the Chief Executive for a deputation to the Integrated Catchment Management Committee. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/10) LWSc17/10.1 G Holdom moved/a Sinclair seconded RESOLVED THAT the report Lake Waikare Consent Section 128 Consent Review Process and Lake Waikare and Whangamarino Wetland Catchment Management Plan Update March 2017 (Doc # dated 8 March 2017) be received for information. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/10.1)

12 12 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March Integrated Catchment Management Committee Reports for Information Agenda Item 13 (Doc # ) The Zone Manager (M Duffy) presented a number of reports from the recent meeting of the Integrated Catchment Management Committee (16 February 2017) for the information of the Committee. The reports included: Review of Catchment and Drainage Committees. Integrated Catchment Management preparation for Long Term Plan. Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Update. Predator Free TB Management change. Asset Management current activity and emerging issues. During questions, answers and related discussion the Committee raised or noted the following matters: The TB Free decision to withdraw from the Waikato was highlighted. Members requested that the Integrated Catchment Management Committee reports be circulated to members as soon as practicable as opposed to members waiting for the reports to come through their respective catchment committee agendas. LWSc17/11 Cr Sedgwick moved/m Dean seconded RESOLVED THAT the report Integrated Catchment Management Committee meeting reports (16 February 2017) (Doc # dated 8 March 2017) be received. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/11) SECTION B: (FOR RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL) General Business Overview of recent storm event The Zone Manager (M Duffy) provided an overview of the recent storm event. Public Forum Members were asked to consider the option of a public forum, which allows for a period of 30 minutes to be set aside for a public forum at the commencement of meetings of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee, which are open to the public. Each speaker during the public forum section of a meeting may speak for three minutes. The Democracy Advisor outlined the relevant legislation, the purpose and process for the public forum and the rules: Relevant Legislation Committees of Council operate under: Part 4 and Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002

13 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March Part VIII of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act Council s adopted Standing Orders NZS 9202: Purpose and Process for the Public Forum 1. Public Forum provides an opportunity for members of the public to present their views at a Catchment Committee meeting in a way that complies with Council s Standing Orders and relevant legislation. 2. Any member(s) of the public wishing to speak should advise the Secretary, on the day, before the start of the meeting, of their wish to speak, and the topic they intend to speak on, so that a speaking schedule can be arranged. 3. Under the Public Forum Item on the agenda the Chairperson will then invite each person, in turn, to speak as provided by the rules for Public Forum set out below: Rules Around Public Forum All of the rules contained within Standing Orders apply to members of the public throughout the meeting. 5. The Public Forum is a period of up to 30 minutes, or such other time as the local authority may determine, be set aside for a public forum at the commencement of meetings of the local authority, committee and subcommittee meetings which are open to the public. Each speaker during the public forum section of a meeting may speak for up to three minutes. 6. Standing Orders may be suspended on a vote of not less than 75% of those present, to extend the period of public participation or the period any speaker is allowed to speak. 7. The public forum is to be confined to those items falling within the terms of reference of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee, provided the matter is not sub judice. 8. With the permission of the chairperson, Catchment Committee members only may ask questions of speakers during the period reserved for public forum. These questions are to be confined to obtaining information or clarification on matters raised by the speaker. 9. Members of the public may not be disrespectful in speech or use offensive or malicious language, including any reference to the local authority, or any officer or employee of the local authority. 10. The Chairperson may terminate a presentation in progress which is disrespectful or offensive, repetitious or outside the Terms of Reference of the meeting, or where the chairperson has reason to believe that statements have been made with malice. 11. The Chairperson may require any members whose conduct is disorderly or who is creating a disturbance to withdraw immediately from the meeting. 12. The Chairperson s ruling is final, and not open to challenge.

14 14 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Minutes 31 March After significant discussion a majority of the members supported the option for a public forum. However, a few members felt that Standing Orders already provides a platform for members of the public to speak to the Committee by way of a deputation and on that basis felt that a public forum was not necessary. LWSc17/12 M Lumsden moved/a Sinclair seconded RECOMMENDED THAT the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee recommend that a public forum be established at the commencement of each of its meeting, which allows for a period of 30 minutes for members of the public to speak to the Committee on matters that fall within its terms of reference. The motion was put and carried (LWSc17/12) K Holmes and G Holdom voted against the motion Yellow Bristle Grass Members requested that staff revisit the spray programme for yellow bristle grass. The meeting closed at 12.43pm. Doc #

15 15 EXTRACT FROM THE LOWER WAIKATO CATCHMENT COMMITTEE MEETNG HELD ON 13 APRIL 2017 Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Agenda Item 12.4 Doc Lower Waikato Catchment Committee (LWCC) Chair (Malcolm Lumsden) outlined the LWCC meeting of 31 March The loss of crops as a result of flooding was noted along with a concern about the efficiency of a pump. Malcolm Lumsden moved/stu Husband seconded. ICM17/23 RESOLVED THAT 1 the report of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meeting held on 31 March 2017 (Doc ) be received. 2 the resolutions made at that meeting be noted. RECOMMENDED THAT Lower Waikato Annual Work Programme Update 2016/ the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee support the proposal for the construction of the Bell Road stopbank to be brought forward in to the 2016/2017 financial year with approved financial expenditure of $220,000 to be forecasted into the Lower Waikato capital Renewals programme as part of the fourth quarter forecasting round. General Business 2 the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee recommend that a public forum be established at the commencement of each of its meeting, which allows for a period of 30 minutes for members of the public to speak to the Committee on matters that fall within its terms of reference. The motion was put and carried (ICM17/23)

16 16 Report to Lower Waikato Catchment Committee To be received File No: Date: 3 May 2017 From: Subject: Section A Director - Integrated Catchment Management Issues/Actions from Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Meeting 31 March 2017 A (Committee has delegated authority to make a decision) 1 Purpose The purpose is to report back on actions and issues discussed from the previous Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meeting held on 31 March Recommendation That the report Issues/Actions from Lower Waikato Catchment Committee Meeting 31 March 2017 (Doc# , dated 3 May 2017) be received. 3 Report back The Lower Waikato Catchment Committee members have asked for a more formal process of tracking matters raised at subcommittee meetings. Table 1a list both resolutions and matters arising from previous meetings that are being tracked over time. Key Complete On plan / work in progress Issues being addressed Not completed / on hold / at risk

17 17 4 Matters arising Table 1a below is a summary of the key matters which were raised at the last subcommittee meeting and the actions that followed. Date Matters Arising Actions Status update Responsible Next Steps 31/03/17 Matters Arising from Previous Meeting In order to understand the energy efficiencies associated with the Orchard Road pump, staff undertook to circulate the technical fact sheet that accompanied the pump to members. This information has been sent to the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee as an , dated 9 May Zone Manager No further steps. 31/03/17 Chair and Deputy Chair s Report The need to understand the capabilities of the fish friendly pumps, including their energy efficiencies, was highlighted. The Zone Manager undertook to circulate the cost/benefit analysis that was undertaken to members. This information has been sent to the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee as an , dated 9 May Zone Manager No further steps. Significant discussion centred on the declining tuna population and the need to balance the economics associated with flood protection schemes, the environment, cultural and social aspects. Staff acknowledged the tensions that exist with the economy and environment and suggested that a small working party be established to look at the future management of the flood protection scheme as part of the discussions leading into the Long Term Plan, the Zone Plan and the Infrastructure Strategy. 31/03/17 Lower Waikato Annual Work Programme Update 2016/17 RECOMMENDED THAT the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee This approval of additional expenditure for the upgrade of the Bell Rd stopbank has been incorporated into the current capital renewals programme. An update of Zone Manager No further steps.

18 18 support the proposal for the construction of the Bell Road stopbank to be brought forward in to the 2016/2017 financial year with approved financial expenditure of $220,000 to be forecasted into the Lower Waikato capital Renewals programme as part of the fourth quarter forecasting round. the stopbank programme has been included in a separate report to this catchment committee (Annual work programme status report). 31/03/17 Integrated Catchment Management Committee Reports for Information Members requested that the Integrated Catchment Management Committee reports be circulated to members as soon as practicable as opposed to members waiting for the reports to come through their respective catchment committee agendas. This request has been passed onto Democracy Services to action. Democracy Services No further steps from ZM. Democracy Service to address. 31/03/17 Public Forum RECOMMENDED THAT the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee recommend that a public forum be established at the commencement of each of its meeting, which allows for a period of 30 minutes for members of the public to speak to the Committee on matters that fall within its terms of reference. Now part of future Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meetings. Democracy Services Part of the May Lower Waikato Catchment Committee meeting agenda. 31/03/17 Yellow Bristle Grass Members requested that staff revisit the spray programme for yellow bristle grass. The Committee member was called and Yellow Bristle Grass approval discussed. Pest Plant Team Leader No further steps. Date Matters Arising Actions Status update Responsible Next Steps 19/05/2016 Zone Plan Review The Lower Waikato and Waihou-Piako Zone Plans are The Lower Waikato Zone Management Plan (ZMP) is currently under review with the aim of On Plan Work in Progress Zone Manager Separate report presented to May 2017 Catchment Committee regarding

19 19 currently scheduled for review. More information about the review process would be provided once it was available. producing a more strategic document that reflects current issues facing the zone and sets out a strategic level action plan for committee oversight. The review is an opportunity to take account of new developments such as outcomes of the Waikato and Waipa Restoration Strategy and the Lake Waikare Catchment Management Plan. To obtain efficiencies in the review process, the development of the new ZMP is following a regional template. The result of this review will lead into the next Long Term Plan to inform future work programmes. progress Michael Duffy Lower Waikato Zone Manager Matthew Davis Manager Lower Waikato/Waipa/West Coast Catchments

20 20 Report to Lower Waikato Catchment Committee To be received File No: Date: 3 May 2017 To: From: Subject: Section: Chief Executive Office Director Integrated Catchment Management Chair and Deputy Chair Reports A (Committee has delegated authority to make a decision) 1 Purpose The Chair and Deputy Chair of the Lower Waikato Catchment Committee, Malcolm Lumsden and Stu Muir, will provide an update to the Catchment Committee on various items of interest as part of their roles as Chair and Deputy Chair respectively on the day of this meeting. 2 Recommendation That the report Chair and Deputy Chair Reports (Doc# , dated 3 May 2017) be received for information. Michael Duffy Zone Manager Lower Waikato Matthew Davis Manager Lower Waikato/Waipa/West Coast Catchments

21 21 Report to Lower Waikato Catchment Committee May 2017 To be received File No: Date: 5 May 2017 To: From: Subject: Section Chief Executive Officer Director Integrated Catchment Management Waikato Regional Council Long Term Plan and Level of Service review update May 2017 A (Committee has delegated authority to make a decision) 1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to provide the Lower Waikato catchment committee with an overview of the process to develop the Waikato Regional Council Long Term Plan (LTP), seek feedback on the known issues impacting on activities which require a response from this LTP, and alert this committee to other issues that may require attention in the future. 2 Recommendation That the report Waikato Regional Council Long Term Plan and Level of Service review update May 2017 (Doc # dated 5 May 2017) be received for information. 3 Background Every three years council reviews and prepares an LTP, a strategic planning document which describes the activities council will provide and fund to achieve desired community outcomes over a 10 year period. It is the organisation s key public accountability and planning document and demonstrates value for money for the service it delivers, which for the most part means value for rates and fees. The process for developing the LTP is as follows (Figure 1): Strategic direction Sep - Dec 16 Levels of service Mar - July 17 Business cases Jul - Sep 17 Budgets Sep 17 - Feb 18 Consultation Feb - Jun 18 Figure Long Term Plan Timeline

22 22 4 Progress update Waikato Regional Council has reviewed its Strategic Direction ( ), and will use this to guide the review the levels of service that are provided. The next stage in the development of the LTP is the review of the levels of service that are provided by Council. This will include: - The identification of issues that are currently (or may in the future) have an impact on Council activities. - The consideration of options to address the issues identified, particularly those issues that require a change to one or more levels of service. - The preparation of business cases to support any changes to Council s levels of service. The following section seeks feedback from the catchment committee on the levels of service provided by the following activities: a. Flood protection and control works - Flood protection - River management b. Integrated catchment management - Catchment planning and management - Biosecurity - Biodiversity - Environmental farming systems (now referred to as land management advisory services ). c. Regional hazards and emergency response - Waikato Regional Council emergency management - Resilient development 5 Level of service review The level of service review is anticipated to be undertaken from March to July 2017 (Figure 2). Strategic direction Sep - Dec 16 Levels of service Mar - July 17 Business cases Jul - Sep 17 Budgets Sep 17 - Feb 18 Consultation Feb - Jun 18 Figure 2. Level of service review within the Long Term Plan timeline The following section provides: a. An overview of activities, the services they provide, and the way performance is measured. b. For each activity, a description of any issues (both region-wide and zone-specific) that need to be addressed as part of the development of the LTP. c. A description of other issues that may need to be addressed in the future.

23 5.1 Flood protection and control works Current levels of service 23 Table 1 provides an overview of the activities provided for by flood protection and control works and the levels of service currently provided. Table 1. Flood protection and river management activity, level of service and measure Activity Level of service Measure A. Flood protection B. River management To provide the standard of flood protection agreed with communities (as set out in zone plans and associated documents). To achieve a balance between maintaining channel capacity, channel stability and environmental values to manage priority rivers and streams in each management zone. MANDATORY: Major flood protection and control works are maintained, repaired and renewed to the key standards defined in the local authority s relevant planning documents. 95 % of river instability enquiries are responded to within 3 days and appropriate actions taken on a prioritisation basis. Proactive monitoring of priority rivers and streams on a cyclical basis as per the agreed work programme.

24 Region-wide issues to be addressed by this LTP The following issues have been identified as currently impacting or having the potential impact on these activities across the Waikato region: FEEDBACK REQUESTED Does the catchment committee have any views on the options that are outlined below? In principle, the LTP should Issue Option A Option B A. Existing costs associated with the FLOOD PROTECTION activities are increasing (e.g. earthworks, health and safety, and environmental compliance). To date, these additional costs have been able to be absorbed through a reallocation of zone budgets and the use of zone reserves. However, this approach is not sustainable, with ongoing cost escalation threatening the performance measures agreed for these activities. Asset management planning is currently under review, including the development of a Regional Asset Management Plan and a revaluation of assets. This outcome of this review, which will incorporate these increased costs, may require amendments to FLOOD PROTECTION activity budgets. The LTP will need to respond to any changes from this review process. B. Community expectations regarding the environmental performance and sustainability of flood protection and land drainage asset are increasing, requiring additional works to be undertaken alongside (or in addition to) asset renewals. ensure that the maintenance and renewal actions identified by asset management plans are adequately funded (incorporating any zone-specific recommendations regarding issues such as the pace of renewals to manage risk). provide a regionwide funding mechanism to undertake this type of work, acknowledging the benefits to the broader regional community. constrain maintenance and renewal actions to what is able to be undertaken within existing activity budgets (with an acceptable allowance for inflation). incorporate this type of work into existing zone-based funding mechanisms.

25 Integrated catchment management (Biodiversity, Biosecurity, Environmental farm Services, Catchment Planning and Management) Current levels of service Table 2 provides an overview of the activities provided for by integrated catchment management and the levels of service currently provided. Table 2. Integrated catchment management activity, level of service and measure Activity Level of service Measures A. Biosecurity To control plant and animal pests within the Waikato region to maintain and enhance biodiversity and protect agricultural productivity and community health. B. Biodiversity Work with partners, stakeholders and community to maintain and enhance indigenous biodiversity. C. Environmental farming systems D. Catchment planning and management To collaborate with other agencies and the people of the Waikato to fund projects that deliver economic, environmental and social outcomes for the region. Work with partners, stakeholders and community to promote land management practices to improve environmental and agricultural sustainability. Work with partners, stakeholders and community to improve soil conservation and water quality. Less than 5 % Residual Trap Catch (RTC) for every 100 traps set for possum operations (ground control). Less than 3 % RTC for every 100 traps set for possum operations (aerial control). Increasing trend in the number of tui in Hamilton. Reducing trend in the number of known sites for each species of eradication pest plant. Improving trend in habitat condition score of sites under active management. Projects funded through the Environmental Initiatives Fund and Natural Heritage Fund achieve milestones as per funding agreement. 30 % of people (as surveyed) participate in extension programmes organised by WRC and make a change in agricultural practice within 12 months of attendance. Identify priority sub-catchments and sites for soil conservation and remediation. Reducing area of unstable land in Waipa priority 1 catchments.

26 26 Activity Level of service Measures 70 % of sampled catchment scheme works are maintained in effective condition to the standards set out in the zone plan Region-wide issues to be addressed by this LTP The following issues have been identified as currently impacting or having the potential impact on these activities across the Waikato Region: FEEDBACK REQUESTED Does the catchment committee have any views on the options that are outlined below? In principle, the LTP should Issue Option A Option B A. The level of resourcing provided by the BIOSECURITY activity for the Wallaby Management Plan is not sufficient to meet the objectives of the Regional Pest Management Plan and the Dama Wallaby Management Plan of population containment. This operational plan was jointly developed by Waikato Regional Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Department of Conservation and Ministry for Primary Industries. B. The level of resourcing currently provided by the BIOSECURITY activity for Waikato regions Kauri Dieback programme is not sufficient to support private landowners, work with iwi partners or district councils. Current resourcing for the programme was established prior to kauri dieback being confirmed at multiple sites on the Coromandel. Since this confirmation the community, iwi and stakeholder expectation and engagement requirements have grown beyond what WRC can support. Kauri dieback is a joint programme between Northern Regional Council, Auckland Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Department of Conservation and Ministry for Primary Industries. provide additional resources (through the region-wide Biosecurity Rate) to implement the Council s component of the Wallaby Management Plan and contain the regional population. provide additional resources (through the region-wide Biosecurity Rate) to allow Waikato Regional Council to support landowners, iwi partners, stakeholders and district councils to contain kauri dieback to current infested sites on the Coromandel. maintain and/or reduce the current level of resourcing which would essentially mean ceasing the management of Dama Wallaby in the Waikato region and removing the species from the Regional Pest Management Plan. maintain and/or reduce the current level of resourcing provided by Waikato Regional Council and accept that containment of kauri dieback will become a landowner responsibility.

27 27 C. The level of resourcing provided by the BIODIVERSITY activity for coordination and technical support of the Natural Heritage Partnership Programme has increased with the success of the programme. Increased technical advice and support, as well as facilitating information exchange through various networks will be the key to empowering community groups to achieve further biodiversity conservation outcomes. D. A new BIODIVERSITY programme would help achieve a Predator Free Waikato in partnership with community groups, iwi, Department of Conservation and other agencies, in line with Council s declared strategic direction. This would include securing regional funds to augment national contestable funds (at a required 2:1 ratio). E. The level of resourcing provided by the BIODIVERSITY activity for the management of Priority Biodiversity Sites is insufficient to provide for outcome monitoring in addition to the current level of active management. provide additional resources to allow more focused and consistent technical support and coordination leading to improved conservation outcomes. provide additional resources to allow focused effort on strategic objectives including leveraging nationally-available funds, facilitating new partnerships including with Department of Conservation, iwi, local authorities, donors and research providers (e.g. ZIP, NEXT), and supporting community groups to achieve strategic objectives. increase resourcing to allow the appointment of an Ecological Monitoring position to design, implement, evaluate and report on a comprehensive outcome monitoring programme at selected sites managed by Waikato Regional Council. maintain current level of resourcing leading to missed opportunities for new local and regional partnerships. Increased community frustration, especially in Coromandel and Raglan where there are concentrations of community groups engaged in pest control and biodiversity conservation. reduce resources allocated to active management such as animal and plant pest control, fencing and revegetation so that they may be reallocated to monitoring and reporting on the remainder of actively management projects. reduce resources allocated to active management such as animal and plant pest control, fencing and revegetation so that they may be reallocated to monitoring and reporting on the remainder of actively management projects.

28 28 F. The resourcing currently provided by the BIODIVERSITY activity for the Hamilton Halo Project is insufficient to develop and implement the next phase. This includes working with Predator Free Hamilton to increase the success of native birds nesting within the city. It will also involve modifying pest control regimes in the rural Halo blocks. G. The implementation of Healthy Rivers plan changes will require new work to be undertaken by the ENVIRONMENTAL FARMING SYSTEMS activity to support the development of farm environment plans. H. The implementation of Healthy Rivers plan changes will require new work to be undertaken by the CATCHMENT PLANNING activity to ensure sub-catchment planning is in place to support the initial development of farm environment plans, along with being informed by these plans once complete. provide additional resources to develop and implement the next phase by: - Collaborating with Predator Free Hamilton partners (Hamilton City Council, Landcare Research, University of Waikato, donors etc) to control pests within Hamilton City, including developing new approaches and engaging further partners, and improving delivery of pest control in Halo satellite blocks. acknowledge the consistency of this new work area with the existing work undertaken by this activity, and support the re-allocation of existing resources as necessary. acknowledge the consistency of this new work area with the existing work undertaken by this activity, and support the re-allocation of existing resources as necessary. reduce ongoing pest control effort in Halo satellite blocks and reallocate resources within Hamilton City, to augment Predator Free Hamilton partners. Risk is that new measures will not be effective, tui numbers may drop as a result of less control in rural areas, and public support will consequently diminish. provide additional resources so that this new work area can be undertaken, while maintaining existing areas of work. provide additional resources so that this new work area can be undertaken, while maintaining existing areas of work.

29 Zone-specific issues to be addressed by this LTP In addition to these issues, the following are identified that are specific to the Waipa Zone: FEEDBACK REQUESTED Does the catchment committee have any views on the options that are outlined below? In principle, the LTP should Issue Option A Option B The current funding provided by the BIOSECURITY ACTIVITY for marine biosecurity is focused on containment of the Mediterranean fanworm infestation in the Coromandel harbour (discovered in 2013). The infestation has unfortunately now spread beyond the capability of WRC and MPI to manage. Managing invasive marine pests is notoriously difficult and in recognition of this NRC, AC, BOPRC, HBRC and GDC with support from MPI are proposing to develop an upper north island Marine Pathway Management Plan. The resourcing currently provided by the BIODIVERSITY activity for the Beachcare Programme is not sufficient to meet the demand from communities wanting to participate, or to expand their participation. provide additional resources (through the region-wide Biosecurity Rate) to allow WRC to develop a proposal for a Marine Pathway Management Plan in collaboration with NRC, BOPRC, AC, GDC, HBRC and MPI. Implementation will also require additional resource. provide additional resource to allow WRC to meet the community demand for this programme and address the imbalance of resourcing between the West and East coasts. maintain current level of resourcing and focus on Mediterranean fanworm. maintain the current level of resourcing provided by WRC and acknowledge the limited capability to respond to community demand, especially in the West Coast zone Other issues that may require attention in the future In addition to the issues identified above, the following risks have been identified that may impact the Biosecurity, Biodiversity, Environmental Farming Systems and/or Catchment Planning and Management activities: - The Waikato Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) will be need to be reviewed during the first two years of the LTP to take account of levels of service change noted above and ensure alignment with the National Policy Direction for Pest Management 2015 and the strategic direction for Waikato Regional Council which sets out: The Waikato has become predator free, in line with the New Zealand 2050 target, without compromising indigenous biodiversity. and

30 30 The full range of ecosystem types, including land, water and coastal and marine ecosystems, is in a healthy and functional state., The current RPMP also needs to align with neighbouring pest management programmes which are currently reviewing their RPMP s, including giving consideration to emerging pest issues (e.g. Canadian Geese). There is potential for additional changes to Waikato Regional Council s biosecurity programme as a result of the RPMP review, include the reprioritisation and reallocation of resourcing in some areas. It is anticipated that any level of service changes resulting from this will be managed via the subsequent Annual Plans and LTPs. There is the potential for the resource consents that authorise activities undertaken by the FLOOD PROTECTION AND RIVER MANAGEMENT activities to be reviewed under Section 128 of the Resource Management Act. - It is expected that the ENVIRONMENTAL FARMING SYSTEMS and CATCHMENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT activities will need to be reviewed to ensure the appropriate level of resourcing is provided for the implementation of the current and future requirements of Healthy Rivers. 5.3 Regional hazards and emergency response Current levels of service Table 3 provides an overview of the activities provided for by regional hazards and emergency response, the levels of service currently provided. Table 3. Regional hazards and emergency response activity, level of service and measure Activity Level of service Measures A. Waikato Regional Council emergency management To reduce the environmental impact of marine oil spills by having a safe, coordinated and effective plan in place and maintain an effective readiness to respond. To provide the community with timely flood event information and situational reports and to respond effectively to flood events to lessen the adverse effects. To provide in-kind support to the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group to enable the Waikato community to be kept safe and resilient during emergencies. Marine oil spill planning and response capability is maintained to Maritime New Zealand audit standards and legislative requirements. 90 % of customers are satisfied with the Waikato Regional Council s flood warning service. Waikato Regional Council provides support to the Waikato CDEM Group in accordance with the service level agreement Region-wide issues to be addressed by this LTP The following issues have been identified as currently impacting or having the potential impact on these activities across the Waikato Region:

31 31 FEEDBACK REQUESTED Does the catchment committee have any views on the options that are outlined below? In principle, the LTP should Issue Option A Option B A. The Waikato Regional Council network of telemetry sites that is supported by the WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT activity is currently under review and may recommend that additional sites and/or modifications be provided (e.g. rainfall and river level/flow). 5.4 Zone-specific issues Section provides the current list of key issues identified through the 2011 Lower Waikato Zone Plan adoption. These plus new challenges (Section 5.4.2) will be discussed as part of a combined LTP/Zone Plan Review workshop (May ) Key issues identified in 2011 Zone Plan that may require future attention Key issue Description of issue Implications Climate change Growth Sea level rise Increased rainfall Drought Economic effects Auckland growth influence Regional growth Urban development Higher water tables Scheme design/ Levels of service Increased community expectations Pressures upon scheme assets resulting from encroachment/ development Pressures on local stormwater disposal, water supply, recreational use of river margins, etc. Treaty Settlements Clarity and understanding needed as to future directions and implications arising from settlements Need to manage expectations Technical and expert capacity Understanding roles and responsibilities Operational relationships Partnering strategies developed Settlements within the zone (and adjacent zones) may impact on Council s role and responsibilities Land use change Local government reorganisation Conversion of forest lands in upper catchment Change of land use, intensification of use Future reorganisation of local government Increased run off, flooding Sedimentation and erosion Decline in water quality Changes to governance, management and/or funding arrangements

32 32 Transportation networks Ongoing development Potential impacts upon river and catchment management and asset management Natural hazards Water quality and quantity Soil erosion Peat settlement Flooding Volcanic eruption Earthquakes Decline in water quality Reduced water quantity, availability Erosion in upper catchments, stream bank erosion and sedimentation Oxidation of peat soils as a result of land development, use and drainage Flooding risks Overtopping stopbanks, greater than 100 year event Animal welfare, safety issues Stability of flood protection structures Impacts on land use opportunities, recreational use, cultural values Scheme efficient Loss of natural resources Reduced land use options Changes to ground and water levels impacting drainage efficiency and land management Biodiversity/ effects ecological Ecological effects resulting from development and scheme operation - including those within specific catchments, riparian margins, wetlands and lakes Loss of habitat and other ecological opportunities Loss of cultural values Loss of recreational opportunity Community awareness Decline over time in the level of understanding the presence, value and benefits of scheme protection Loss of engagement with community Decline in support for river and catchment programmes Objection to the payment of rates River management channel Issues associated with channel management, debris management, sand mining Congested river channels Aggradation of river bed Loss of financial contributions for sand mining Infrastructure change Changes to the roles and responsibilities of external infrastructure managers Increased requirements upon council in form of increased costs or transfer of responsibilities Sites of significance Land improvement agreements Zone governance and integration Need to identify and protect local sites of significance Need to maintain profile of these agreements and ensure resources Need for alignment between various management committees, including land Loss of sites through work programmes Failure to protect and enhance known sites Deterioration in works/ assets due to inadequate maintenance and lack of landowner commitment Misalignment, inefficiency, increased costs

33 33 Pest management drainage and catchment committees Threat to scheme planting from possum s ad threat to waterways from alligator weed and koi carp. Damage to scheme plantings, erosion of river and stream banks Challenges identified in 2017 workshops for Zone Plan Review Issue Topic Local government structure Catchment Committee role Governance Pest Management Flood management and assets Funding Description Clarity required between national/ regional requirements, is a challenge to provide leadership with increasingly broad range of issues to consider. Also need to consider succession planning and change in local government structures Unclear and growing responsibilities of catchment committees Effective co-management (iwi expectations, community, stakeholders, etc.). Issue of bureaucracy also regarding time frames and costs of Biosecurity related issue regarding the management of pests in the zone such as koi carp. Future border control is important, and should be considered a national responsibility not just a regional responsibility. Issue of maintaining existing flood infrastructure and level of service. The zone s assets are old, and reaching the stage where majority need upgrading or renewal in order to maintain existing level of service to the zone. With the zone already in debt, funding is an issue. The zone is currently in debt. With vast community outcomes desired, it difficult to prioritise where money should be spent. Future of the zone During workshops, committee members have discussed the need to explore other options for flood management in the zone. For example, retiring land and bringing level of service of flood assets down to function at half level for example. Balancing wellbeing s (RMA) Plans There is a challenge in balancing the four well-beings of the RMA, for example environmental versus economical. The zone has and still is highly economic driven. Healthy rivers implications. Possibility of future catchment management plan and river strategy to address issues in the zone.

34 34 6 Where to from here? The next steps are presented in Figure 3. Strategic direction Sep - Dec 16 Levels of service Mar - July 17 Business cases Jul - Sep 17 Budgets Sep 17 - Feb 18 Consultation Feb - Jun 18 Phase complete May 2017: Opportunity to discuss issues and provide feedback on options during catchment committees. June 2017: ICMC briefing on issues, options and catchment committee feedback. July 2017: Feedback on issues and options will be provided to Council workshop. August 2017: Opportunity to discuss any business cases required during catchment committee meetings, August 2017: ICMC briefing on any business cases. September 2017: Feedback from catchment committees provided to Council November 2017: Opportunity to discuss DRAFT LTP budgets during catchment committee meetings Nov 2017 to Feb 2018: Feedback from catchment committees provided to Council. 2018: Opportunity for catchment committees to provide Council feedback on the PROPOSED LTP. 2018: Feedback from catchment committees provided to Council. 7 Conclusion Figure 3. The next steps to prepare the Long Term Plan There are a number of issues that are either currently impacting or have the potential to impact the activities that this committee provide advice and guidance on. The development of the Long Term Plan is an opportunity to debate what options are available to address these issues, and agree on how to proceed for the next 10 years (with a particular focus on the next three years). This paper, and the process that it introduces, provides this committee with the opportunity to engage in these issues and inform the range of Council discussions and decision making that will be occurring over the next year to prepare the LTP. Michael Duffy Zone Manager Lower Waikato Matthew Davis Manager Lower Waikato / Waipa / West Coast Catchments Greg Ryan Principal Advisor

35 35 Report to Lower Waikato Catchment Committee to be received File No: Date: 3 May 2017 To: From: Chief Executive Officer Director Integrated Catchment Management Subject: Lower Waikato Zone 2016/17 Annual Work Programme Update May 2017 Section: A (Committee has delegated authority to make decision) 1 Purpose This report outlines the status for Lower Waikato Zone activities and work programmes, covering the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 April 2017, including: Observations during April storms and recent high river flows, including performance of the Lower Waikato flood protection assets. Updated programme expenditure against existing budgets. Specific key projects reported (Section 6 of this report). 2 Recommendation That this report Lower Waikato Zone 2016/17 Annual Work Programme Update May 2017 (Doc # , dated 3 May 2017) be received for information.

36 36 3 Financial performance (Expenditure to date April 2017) The following graphs provide an illustration of actual expenditure to end of April The budget columns reflect the approved annual plan (Full Year Annual Plan) and the (Full Year Budget Revised) reflects revisions to date of the Annual Plan, being the inclusion of any carryovers from 2015/16 and forecast changes from the December rounds. The % Spent reflects the percentage of YTD Actual to FY Budget (Revised).

37 37 Operating Expenditure - Main Channel 3.1 Outcome areas Year to date commentary Directorate key result areas (Lower Waikato Zone) Opex Lower Waikato Catchment Scheme Budget YTD Actual Variance $ % Spent Lower Waikato 100% 6,810,615 6,149,503 (664,911) 90, Opex Lower Waikato Main Channel Scheme Budget YTD Actual Variance $ % Spent