B-2 – Area 4 - Assessment of Environmental Effects 37 ecosystems, the mauri of natural resources and the extent and representativeness of indigenous biodiversity;23 There will be no instream works associated with the Services Trench. The margins of the Ohinemuri River and its natural character, indigenous biodiversity, water quality, and aquatic and adjoining terrestrial habitats will therefore be maintained; 24 All works undertaken within Willows Road and SH25 will be subject to a traffic management plan and appropriate agreements with the relevant road controlling authorities. With these measures in place, the safety and efficiency of the roading network will be maintained;25 and The bridge structure will be located directly adjacent to the existing Willows Road and SH 25 bridges, within road reserve. While this area of road reserve is technically located within the Reserve (Passive) Zone, the proposed bridge structure will not prevent the outcomes being met for the wider Reserve (Passive) Zone.26 Overall, the activities being undertaken within Area 4 achieve the outcomes sought by the relevant provisions of the HDP. 7.7 OTHER MATTERS The Whaia te Mahere Taiao a Hauraki (“Hauraki Iwi Environmental Plan”) is considered relevant and notes the following in relation to mining activities: The extraction of gold, silver and other mineral resources has left long-standing environmental problems in the Hauraki rohe. The disposal of wastewater, chemicals and spoil from the mining process, although much improved, remains an environmental concern to Hauraki iwi; The loss of waahi tapu, including Pukewa; Hauraki iwi seek reduced environmental risk from mining in the Hauraki rohe; and Hauraki iwi seek to enhance their capacity by monitoring mine sites. As already noted, the relationship of iwi with the Wharekirauponga area remains a matter under discussion. OGNZL continues to work with tangata whenua regarding activities occurring within Area 4 and the wider WNP. Through this consultation process, OGNZL seeks to ensure the activities associated with the WNP align with the objectives set out in the Hauraki Iwi Environment Plan. 23 Objective 2, Section 6.2, Hauraki District Plan. 24 Objective 1, Section 7.3, Hauraki District Plan. 25 Objective 1 and 2, Section 7.9, Hauraki District Plan. 26 Objective 1 and 2, Section 5.16, Hauraki District Plan.
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