B-2 – Area 2 - Assessment of Environmental Effects 144 A substantial area of additional riparian enhancement planting is also proposed, along with habitat enhancement at an existing wetland, and extensive terrestrial planting. Collectively this this will result in Area 2 containing significantly improved and enhanced ecological values compared to that at present. With respect to the statutory planning framework that applies to the activities at Area 2, it is concluded that the development of the project in the manner proposed by OGNZL will for the most part align comfortably with the overall management intentions specified in the relevant national, regional and district planning documents based on the effects assessments included in these application documents. Many of these statutory planning documents recognise the importance of the mining sector and the need to provide for its continuation (subject to the management of potential effects on the environment). It certainly cannot be concluded that the activities at Area 2 will be contrary, or repugnant, to any of the relevant statutory planning documents. This assessment will be updated following receipt of the various CVA / CIA documents being produced by tangata whenua. Finally, it is noted that OGNZL has consulted with interested / potentially affected parties and the wider community with respect to the WNP and activities in Area 2. This consultation has informed the various environmental assessments and will continue throughout the resource consent process and during the subsequent operation of the WNP.
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