3-AD006.00 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT WAIHI NORTH PROJECT Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited WSP June 2022 78 Risk of flooding as a result of dam breach Risk Relevance: Risk of dam breach from the TSF3 Provide ongoing, quality technical information to the community in a form that is suitable for lay people to allay fears and concerns. Futures aspirations for Waihi Futures aspirations for Waihi Relevance: Enhancement of Waihi town Improvements to community facilities No specific mitigation required. Improved communications and engagement Improved required Relevance: Negative perceptions associated with OGNZL’s communications and engagement strategy Frequent, certain, accurate and transparent information and engagement is critical to managing fears and aspirations. Continuation of the existing OGNZL communication and engagement programme and update to incorporate WNP area. 7.2 OVERVIEW OF MITIGATION IDENTIFIED 7.2.1 MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH RECREATIONAL PARTIES It has been recommended that MoU be established with Sport ‘n Action Trust and Blackhill MX Club to establish an effective working relationship to explore the options available for the mitigation of effects on recreational facilities impacted by the project WNP (section of MTB track and access road to the motocross track) and identification of potential alternative routes for the Nugget Multisport event. These agreements will provide the framework for ongoing discussions to identify the way forward in respect of the recreational facilities currently well utilised and valued by the local community and those that visit the area for holidays or events. 7.2.2 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACTION PLAN The creation of a Skills Development and Training Action Plan is required. It is recommended that this be convened by OceanaGold in collaboration with secondary and tertiary education providers in the region, relevant Transitional Industry Training organisations, relevant representatives from regional and district councils and government agencies. The plan may include preparation of a skills matrix, identification of areas where skills are in short supply, identification and promotion of vocational pathways and career development opportunities within the mining and allied sectors, identification of resources across participant organisations (human capital and physical infrastructure) including opportunities to co-locate and share resources, identify and implement programmes, and training initiatives to support the vocational pathways.
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