Proposed Resource Consent Conditions

12 Condition Explanation g. Where a diversion is required but it is not possible to replicate the habitat value (such as the upper reaches of the Ruahorehore Stream Tributary diversion channel) or where construction is taking place, then a clean water cut off drain should be created; h. The diversion around TSF3 shall include provision for a 1.2 ha wetland to the east of the TSF3 and a portion of water within the diversion channel shall be directed through the wetland sufficient to sustain the ecological function of that wetland Riparian Planting – Including Offset Areas G36 (a) Subject to (b) the Consent Holder must plant each Planting Area identified in the Landscape and Ecology Mitigation Plans annexed as Attachment 1 to these conditions in accordance with Table 3, unless natural conditions result in poor seed production, or poor seed condition which adversely limits seedling propagation for indigenous plant species and unviability of suitable seedlings. Should there be a delay in the completion of planting reflected in the timeframe set out in the table below due to the availability of suitable seedlings, the Consent Holder shall provide the Waikato Regional Council with an amended timeframe within which pioneer and enrichment planting shall occur. This timeframe shall not exceed four planting seasons. The Consent Holder shall complete the planting as soon as reasonably practicable within the agreed timeframe and shall inform the Waikato Regional Council when planting is complete. Where early ecological benefits can be obtained from excluding stock or carrying out riparian planting ahead of stream diversion work occurring, the Consent Holder shall identify these measures and shall demonstrate to the Waikato Regional Council how these measures can be implemented ahead of the diversion work, without later being compromised by that work. Those early works shall be implemented during the planting season that precedes the diversion work being commenced, as far as is practicable. (b) The Consent Holder shall complete planting in all Planting Areas in Attachment 1 including on land which is not within its ownership unless despite best endeavours landowner approval has not been provided and evidence of this is provided to the Waikato Regional Council.

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