Agenda of Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee

12 December 2022

Terms Of Reference/ Ngā Ārahina Mahinga

Co-Chairs	Hon Lianne Dalziel and Dr Te Maire Tau
Membership	Councillor Barber Tania Wati Dr John Reid Thomas Hildebrand Tutehounuku Korako Hayley Guglietta Cynthia Roberts Julyan Falloon
Meeting Cycle	Half of the members
Reports To	TBC
Focus	Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tūāhuriri

Introduction

· The Ōtākaro/Avon River is a taonga which has been enjoyed by the people of Ōtautahi/Christchurch for generations.

· Ngāi Tūāhuriri is a principal hapū and Papatipu Rūnanga of Ngāi Tahu, and Ngāi Tahu recognise the tino rangatiratanga that resides within these bodies. The Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor sits within Ngāi Tūāhuriri takiwā . Ngāi Tahu hapū have exercised rangatiratanga throughout its rohe for centuries. Its rangatiratanga existed before Te Waipounamu was colonised after 1840. Te Tiriti o Waitangi confirmed the right of Ngāi Tahu to its rangatiratanga, and the Crown reconfirmed Ngāi Tahu rangatiratanga in the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998. That Act also provided that the Crown would enter a new era of cooperation with Ngāi Tahu.

· Regenerating the 602-hectare Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (the Corridor) is a once in a life lifetime opportunity to create a legacy which benefits present and future generations. Stretching from the city to the sea the Corridor will provide a range of environmental, cultural, social, and economic benefits, focusing on the health and wellbeing of the Ōtākaro/Avon River (Te Mana O Te Wai) and ensuring a healthier place for people, the natural ecosystem (Te taiao) and the natural security of the people of Ōtautahi/Christchurch in preparation for climate change and the environmental changes during the 21st century and beyond.

· The regeneration of the Corridor is also an opportunity for Ōtautahi/Christchurch and Ngāi Tūāhuriri to demonstrate genuine partnership in a co-governance arrangement.

· While this agreement recognises the rangatiratanga of Ngāi Tūāhuriri, it also recognises the intergenerational investment and ownership of the people of Ōtautahi /Christchurch and the Christchurch City Council (the Council). This agreement does not undermine the authority of the Crown or local government but commits to a coordinated approach wherein the Corridor is forever protected and cloaked by both entities for the future well-being of the people of Ōtautahi /Christchurch.

· The role of Ngāi Tūāhuriri is to ensure that both parties govern the Corridor so that the environmental integrity and mahinga kai is secured and protected for future generations by the custom of Topuni[1] whereby the Corridor and awa are secured and developed as an environmental taonga for all citizens of Ōtautahi /Christchurch.

· In 2019, the global settlement agreement was entered into by the Crown and the Council. It provided for the ownership of the Corridor to be transferred progressively to Council during 2022 as property title matters where resolved. Once the Council owns all or most of the land and exercises decision-making powers over the land, an enduring co-governance entity will be established by the Council and Ngāi Tūāhuriri. This entity will make decisions under the delegation of the Council.

· In December 2021, the Council confirmed its intent to establish such a co-governance entity to govern the Corridor. That entity will comprise equal membership by Ngāi Tūāhuriri and the Council, noting that the Council appointees would be drawn from the Council and the wider community. Council also agreed to set up a Co-governance Establishment Committee.

· The establishment of a co-governance entity and a partnership with Ngāi Tūāhuriri and the Council, provides for and enables the exercise of rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga by mana whenua, and provides for the relationship of mana whenua and their cultures and traditions with their ancestral lands, mahinga kai, water, sites, wāhi tapu and other taonga.

Purpose

The purpose of the Committee is to:

● Provide advice on the development of the enduring co-governance entity/framework for the ŌARC

● Provide strategic direction, leadership and decision-making to ensure the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (ŌARC, the Corridor) and the Ōtākaro/Avon River are developed, managed and maintained to provide the optimal ecological, cultural, social and economic benefits.

Functions

Advise on the enduring co-governance entity for the ŌARC

● Provide advice on roles and functions of the co-governance entity and the potential legal structure of the entity.

Investigate and develop advice on the development of a local bill to establish the entity and provide an enduring legal status for the Corridor within a local Act of Parliament.

Provide strategic direction

● Develop a collective understanding of current and proposed future land uses, the various agreements already in place, and the strategic direction of the Council.

● Set the strategic direction for the integrated development of the Corridor with reference to the ŌARC Regeneration Plan; Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan; the Christchurch District Plan; the Council’s ŌARC Activity Plan; and other national, regional and Council policies and strategies.

● Provide governance over-sight for the implementation of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Activity Plan.

Land uses and projects

● Make decisions on leases, licenses, and access authorities for use of the land within the Corridor.

● Review significant applications for land uses to determine their appropriateness for the proposed location; the benefits they offer for the environment, adjacent communities and all residents; and their alignment with the Activity Plan and any regeneration plans.

● Approve project concept plans, feasibility and business cases.

Engagement and consultation

● Identify and understand stakeholder interests to be able to direct engagement for specific decisions.

● Establish and maintain effective dialogue and relationships with stakeholders to support the role of the Committee.

● Ensure appropriate engagement and consultation has occurred with communities and organisations.

● Provide information and report to the public using methods such as reports, meetings, and newsletters.

Funding

● Make financial decisions in accordance with the Council’s delegations’ policy.

Monitoring performance and reporting

● Receive regular performance reports on the Activity Plan

● Monitor the implementation of the Activity Plan including monitoring the delivery of the Levels of Service.

● The Activity Plan describes capital projects that will be delivered in the Corridor through four other Council Activity Plans: Parks Activity Plan; Stormwater Drainage Activity Plan; Flood protection and Control works Activity Plan; and Transport Activity Plan. The Council Parks Unit is responsible for the integrated planning and delivery of investment across Council.

● Consider and advise on conflicts and risks to achieving the Activity Plan.

● Report to Council quarterly, or more frequently if required.

Delegations

The Council delegates the following responsibilities to the Establishment Committee:

● To make decisions on land uses and activities on the Council-owned Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor land to be able to develop the land in accordance with the Committee’s strategic direction.

● To make financial decisions in accordance with Council’s delegations’ policy

Committee membership

● The Committee has eight to ten members selected for their relevant skills, knowledge and leadership capabilities.

● At least one member will be a City Councillor/Mayor, and half will be identified by Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

● Ngāi Tūāhuriri accepts the requirements under the LGA 2002. Council will work with Ngāi Tūāhuriri to ensure the tikanga of its four members is respected in the appointment process.

● Co-Chairs will be appointed jointly by the Council and Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

● A quorum comprises 50% of members.

● The Co-governance Establishment Committee will be discharged once the establishment of an agreed and co-governing entity over ŌARC is constituted.

Meetings

● The Committee will operate in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Meetings will be advertised, and an agenda published.

● The Committee will meet monthly

● The Committee will work to achieve consensus wherever possible, and work in a collaborative and cooperative manner taking into account the interests of all sectors of the community.

● Members will contribute their knowledge and perspective but not promote the views or positions of any particular interest or stakeholder group.

● The Committee may receive presentations by invitation or agreement of the Co-Chairs.

Committee remuneration

● Remuneration for chairs and members will be set annually.

● The participation of an elected member in the Committee is part of their remunerated role as a councillor or Mayor.

Support for the Committee

The Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tūāhuriri will provide support to the Committee including:

● A Council General Manager and an advisor from Ngāi Tūāhuriri as Principal Advisors

● A Committee Advisor from the Hearings and Council Support Team will provide administrative and procedural support to the Committee.

● Relevant staff from across the Council will provide advice to the Committee.

Limitation of powers

● The Committee does not have the authority to commit Council to any course of action or unbudgeted expenditure.

● The general delegations to this Committee exclude any specific decision-making powers that are delegated to a Community Board, another Committee of Council or Joint Committee. Delegations to staff are set out in the delegations register.

● The Council retains the authority to adopt policies, strategies and bylaws

Appendix 1: Vision and Objectives of the ŌARC Regeneration Plan

The Vision from the Regeneration Plan

The river is part of us, and we are part of the river.

It is a living part of our city.

A place of history and culture

where people gather, play, and celebrate together.

A place of learning and discovery

Where traditional knowledge, science and technology meet.

A place for ideas and innovation

where we create new ways of living and connecting.

Our vision is for the river to connect us together –

with each other, with nature and

with new possibilities.

Nōku te awa. The river is mine.

We all share in the future of this river.

Ōtākaro Avon River. Together we thrive.

The Objectives from the Regeneration Plan

For Christchurch:

● Support safe, strong and healthy communities that are well connected with each other and with the wider city.

● Provide opportunities for enhanced community participation, recreation and leisure.

● Create a restored native habitat with good quality water so there is an abundant source of mahinga kai, birdlife and native species.

● Create opportunities for sustainable economic activity and connections that enhance our wellbeing and prosperity now and into the future.

For New Zealand:

● Develop the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor as a destination that attracts a wide range of domestic and international visitors.

● Establish a world-leading living laboratory, where we learn, experiment and research; testing and creating new ideas and ways of living.

● Demonstrate how to adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by natural hazards, climate change and a river’s floodplain.

Appendix 2: Guiding documents

Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan 2013

● The Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan 2013 and its successive plans outlined by Ngāi Tūāhuriri must be given effect to when Council prepares or changes a district plan. The section on Ihutai includes the catchments of the Ōtākaro/Avon River and Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River and is an essential resource and guide when making decisions on the ŌARC.

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan

● The ŌARC Regeneration Plan (August 2018) and the Christchurch District Plan together contribute to the strategic direction for the Corridor. The Regeneration Plan provides examples of preferred land uses, and the variability of land use in different reaches of the ŌARC. The Regeneration Plan centres on the awa/river and the vital role that the river plays within the Corridor and within the city. The plan emphasises a restored natural environment, and strengthened connection between people, the river and the land.

● The Regeneration Plan requires the development of an Implementation Plan to provide greater certainty about the funding, sequencing and delivery of the Regeneration Plan, and ensure coherent and co-ordinated development of the ŌARC.

Christchurch District Plan

● Section 13.14 of the Christchurch District Plan is particularly relevant. It defines the Specific Purpose (Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor) Zone, and provides objectives, policies, rules, standards and assessment criteria which seek to manage activities in the Zone. It sets out specific provisions for each sub-area defined in the Development Plan in Appendix 13.14.6.1 of the District Plan.

Council’s Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Activity Plan

● Regeneration will be delivered through significant investment in projects within the Corridor that include regenerative planting, tidal wetland development, long-term stopbank construction, stormwater treatment facilities, bridges, landings, and walking and cycling corridors.

● The Council has prepared an Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Activity Plan in its Draft Annual Plan 2022-23 which describes capital projects that will be delivered through four other of Council’s activity plans: Parks Activity Plan; Stormwater Drainage Activity Plan; Flood protection and Control works Activity Plan; and Transport Activity Plan.

● The infrastructure and environmental investments identified within this Activity Plan will facilitate a broad range of uses and activities within the Corridor, generating significant social, ecological and economic benefits. Careful integrated planning and delivery of investment will be required to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective implementation.

● The Council Parks Unit is responsible for coordinating the cross-Council programme, reporting to the co-governance Establishment Committee and engaging with the community.

● The success of the Activity Plan will be measured by the health of the river and the environment; the restoration of mahinga kai; and present and future generations’ enjoyment of the river and the corridor. The regeneration of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor is an opportunity for Ōtautahi Christchurch and Ngāi Tūāhuriri to demonstrate genuine co-governance, alongside innovative environmental leadership.

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee

12 December 2022

3. The Impact of Three Waters Reform on the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	22/1667872
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	David Little, Manager Residential Red Zone (David.little@ccc.govt.nz) Kevin McDonnell, Team leader Asset planning, Stormwater and Waterways (kevin.mcdonnell@ccc.govt.nz)
General Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Nature of Information Update and Report Origin

1.1 The report is to inform the Committee of the anticipated impact of the New Zealand Government's Three Waters legislation on the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.

1.2 The report is staff generated.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee:

1. Receive the information on the Impact of Three Waters Reform on the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.

3. Brief Summary

3.1 Staff will present information at the meeting pertaining to the introduction of legislation associated to the New Zealand Governments, Three Waters reform programme and how this will likely affect land and activity within the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.

3.2 The following links provide information relating to the relevant legislation.

3.2.1 Water Services Entities Bill

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2022/0136/latest/LMS534587.html?search=y_bill%40bill_2022__bc%40bcur_an%40bn%40rn_25_a&p=1

3.2.2 Water Services Bill

https://legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2020/0314/latest/LMS374564.html

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	3W-Workshop-BG	22/1719418	13

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i) sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

David Little - Manager Residential Red Zone

Approved By

Andrew Rutledge - Head of Parks

Mary Richardson - General Manager Citizens & Community

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee

12 December 2022

4. Leases and Licences in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	22/1601420
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Dave Little, Manager Residential Red Zone, david.little@ccc.govt.nz
General Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Nature of Information Update and Report Origin

1.1 This paper details all current leases and licences in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (ŌARC), and sets out the current delegation process for considering future applications.

1.2 This report has been staff-generated, in order help address item 3.6 (Land Uses and Projects) in the ŌARC Co-governance Establishment Committee Terms of Reference / Ngā Rahina Mahinga.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee:

1. Receive the information in the Leases and Licences in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor

Report.

3. Brief Summary

3.1 A lease grants temporary use and physical occupation of a site, whereas a licence is granted to permit investigations without physically occupying an area.

3.2 There are 30 community Transitional Land Uses (TLUs) currently active in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. Of these, 14 are licences and 17 are leases. These are described in Attachment A. Council holds a further 8 agreements for activities on LINZ land.

3.3 A further two leases were endorsed at the last Te Tira Kāhikuhiku meeting but these have not yet completed the signing process – these are noted in Attachment A.

3.4 Some of these agreements are on land that is still owned by LINZ while some have transferred to Council. We have not included land ownership in Attachment A as it is changing rapidly at the moment, and is quickly out of date. As the land transfers between parties, the lease agreements are updated.

3.5 In terms of process, consideration and recommendation of short term lease/licence applications (less than 5 years) was carried out by Te Tira Kāhikuhiku – the Red Zone Transformative Land Use Group up until their final meeting in September this year.

3.6 Te Tira Kāhikuhiku (which was an interim body) is now wound up, and consideration of low-risk applications is being carried out by the Head of Parks, under the existing Council sub-delegation^{^[2]}:

6. Agree to sub delegate leasing powers to the Head of Parks, in accordance with clause 32 of Schedule 7 of the LGA 2002, to enable agile and timely responses to proposals that sit within the Residential Red Zone and meet the following criteria.

· is for land use for a period of more than six months and up to less than 10 years; and

· does not have the effect of excluding or substantially interfering with the public’s access to the land; and

· is not of high public interest

3.7 Most of the lease and licence applications that we receive meet the criteria for assessment under this existing delegation, as noted in Attachment A.

3.8 Moving forward, staff recommendation is that these ‘low risk’ applications continue to be considered by the Head of Parks under this existing delegation.

3.9 The process for dealing with applications of higher interest/risk that do not meet the above criteria will be the subject of a future workshop with the committee.

3.10 A link to the LINZ map of all red zone leases and licences (with details of lessees) can be found below. Note that this is not updated as regularly as Attachment A, so in the event of a discrepancy, the spreadsheet will be more accurate.

https://linz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5295abe17022430f95bb22aaa5065656

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A - RRZ Transitional Land Uses	22/1718725	28

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i) sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

David Little - Manager Residential Red Zone

Approved By

Andrew Rutledge - Head of Parks

Mary Richardson - General Manager Citizens & Community

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee

12 December 2022

5. Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor FY23 Minor Planting Projects
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	22/1606501
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Dave Little, Manager, Residential Red Zone, david.little@ccc.govt.nz
General Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Nature of Decision or Issue and Report Origin

1.1 This decision deals with the planned minor planting projects within the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor for the upcoming planting season (2023).

1.2 This report has been staff-generated, in compliance with item 3.7 (Land Uses and Projects) in the ŌARC Co-governance Establishment Committee Terms of Reference / Ngā Rahina Mahinga.

1.3 The decisions in this report are of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by assessing the impact of the decisions being taken or not taken and the financial and reputation implications on Christchurch City Council and the community.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee:

1. Approve the FY23 Minor Planting Projects as presented.

3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1 The Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan includes a significant amount of ecological restoration, and some $77.5m has been allocated in Council’s Long Term Plan towards this.

3.2 Much of this work involves the planting of appropriate native species, and stakeholder groups are very interested in carrying out this work.

3.3 The enthusiasm for planting needs to be tempered by a need to get the underlying ground conditions right (notably the final ground levels) prior to ‘locking in’ the vegetative cover.

3.4 To balance the current enthusiasm with the best long term outcomes, each year we release a limited amount of land for planting – based on areas that have relatively low risk of needing future earth working.

3.5 This report details the projects under consideration for the FY23 planting season (approximately May-October, depending on local ground conditions) and seeks approval to proceed with these.

4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

Not opening up planting sites for FY23

4.1 Advantages

4.1.1 Less risk of vegetation removal in the future, once designs for a particular sector are progressed. Removal of this vegetative cover could become a prohibited activity in future.

4.2 Disadvantages

4.2.1 Community groups could become disillusioned, leading to less ‘ownership’ of the area

4.2.2 Future costs of restoration could increase, as this planting may have to be carried out by contractors

4.2.3 Slower establishment of native canopy, resulting in increased maintenance costs (grass cutting), with associated carbon costs.

5. Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1 The five sites being considered are described below. All sites have been approved by Council’s biodiversity team and the draft plant lists could be reviewed by an appropriate cultural representative – noting that we are seeking guidance on the best way to achieve this input.

SITE 1, DALLINGTON TERRACE RIPARIAN MARGIN

5.2 This site appears appropriate for planting as there are no long-term stopbanks planned here due to the elevated site levels, and the limited space between riverbank and road means that is limited opportunity to regrade the bank.

5.3 The extent is mapped below, along with a typical image of the project area.

5.4 As no ground modification is proposed, we believe that this work could be undertaken using Council’s current global consents.

SITE 2, RETREAT ROAD WETLAND

5.5 In this location, a natural spring on Retreat Road has flowed in to a low point on Avonside Drive, and a natural wetland is establishing within the road corridor. Base material in the road bed is contaminated with coal tar, and as the wetland expands it will become difficult to obtain consent to remove this material.

5.6 While this area is close to both long-term stopbanks and a future Stormwater Management Area, staff recommendation is to remove the road bed and restore the wetland properly, while it is still consentable to do so. ECan have indicated that they would support this project, if done correctly.

5.7 The extent is mapped below, along with a typical image of the project area.

5.8 Due to the presence of a naturalising wetland, this project would require ECan consent, and discussions indicate that there is a consenting pathway for this work.

SITE 3, GOODMAN TERRACE WETLAND

5.9 This site appears appropriate for planting as it is clear of plans for long-term stopbanks, Stormwater Management Areas and is designated for planting in the Regeneration Plan. It is a low-lying, damp site and features several naturalising wetlands that could be expanded via the project.

5.10 Improvements to the banks of the minor tributary running through the site could also be carried out via this project. This would include removal of minor retaining structures and riparian planting.

5.11 Goodman terrace and its culvert could also be removed. This would also remove the risk of a wetland establishing in coal tar, as per site 2.

5.12 The extent is mapped below, along with a typical image of the project area.

5.13 Due to limited earthworks required, much of this project could be carried out under Council’s existing global consents.

5.14 The ecology team recommend minor earth shaping to connect the existing wetlands and introduce a ‘high-flow’/ephemeral connection to the tributary. This would trigger consent – meaning that this project could span two seasons, with the bulk of the planting being carried out in year 1.

SITE 4, CEDARWOOD RESERVE

5.15 This site appears appropriate for planting as it is clear of plans for long-term stopbanks, Stormwater Management Areas and is designated for planting in the Regeneration Plan.

5.16 As Cedarwood Reserve is zoned Open Space, approval of the project does not sit with the Co-Governance committee, and this project is included for context/completeness only.

5.17 The extent is mapped below, along with a typical image of the project area.

5.18 Due to limited earthworks required, this project could be carried out under Council’s existing global consents.

SITE 5, CHIMERA CRESCENT ENVIRONS

5.19 This site is proposed to build on recent work carried out by Eco-Action Trust, who planted out the nearby Chimera Crescent loop this year, and who have been working with local schools to grow eco-sourced plants for the Corridor.

5.20 The site appears suitable for planting as it is generally clear of long-term stopbanks and Stormwater Management Areas.

5.21 The Regeneration Plan does indicate a ‘possible SH74 relocation’ in the vicinity, and we have endeavoured to avoid this potential footprint. It is noted that this relocation is not currently in Waka Kotahi’s Long Term Plan and they have stated no interest in pursuing it.

5.22 The extent (three discrete areas) is mapped overleaf, along with a typical image of the project area.

5.23 Due to limited earthworks required, this project could be carried out under Council’s existing global consents.

5.24 The decision affects the following Community Board areas:

5.24.1 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board.

6. Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic Alignment Te Rautaki Tīaroaro

6.1 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

6.1.1 Activity: Otakaro Avon River Corridor

· Level of Service: 6.8.12.1 Implementation of the Otakaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan (Green Spine). Council-led capital investment - Progress integrated Green Spine programme (Parks, Water and Transport) as per the Implementation Plan.

· Target: 90 % of approved work programmes delivered in the year funded

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.2 The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

6.3 In particular, the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan sets out sites 1, 3 and 4 for native planting. Site 2 sits within a stopbank and Stormwater Management Area, but is considered a pragmatic response to avert a future consenting risk and return a result in line with the ecological aims of the Plan.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.4 This decision will impact projects in, on and around an ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value; therefore, this decision specifically impacts Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

6.5 The decision involves a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and could impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.6 Site 3 sits in an area of particular cultural significance.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.7 The impact of rising water levels over time (both surface and ground water) and potential salinity changes to the groundwater table are to be considered by all projects within the corridor.

6.8 Transition from mown grass to vegetative cover will reduce our carbon emissions in the Corridor (moving these areas from carbon emissions to a carbon-sink).

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.9 These are primarily planting project, so do not have accessibility considerations. The location of sites 3 and 4 do lend themselves to minor track connections, and these would be designed to be barrier-free so as to allow all-ability access.

7. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1 While designs are to be carried out, estimated costs for the restoration and planting of all four sites (including site preparation, road/culvert removal where required, consenting and track work) are likely to be in the order of $500k. This funding is available within the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Ecological Restoration budget line of the Long Term Plan.

7.2 Maintenance would be picked up by the Red Zone Operational Team. Our experience is that initially, maintenance costs will be slightly higher but that these will quickly reduce to a saving once canopy closure is achieved (typically 1-2 years).

Other He mea anō

7.3 There are no other issues.

8. Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

8.1 No specific proposals are included in this decision which require statutory powers.

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

8.2 There is no legal context, issue or implication relevant to this decision.

9. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1 There is reputational risk associated with declining the minor planting projects as there are a number of community groups wanting to carry out this work.

9.2 There is future consenting/environmental risk associated with not dealing with the roads that are establishing as wetlands now.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

There are no attachments for this report.

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i) sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

David Little - Manager Residential Red Zone

Approved By

Andrew Rutledge - Head of Parks

Mary Richardson - General Manager Citizens & Community

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee

12 December 2022

6. Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee Delegations Framework
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	22/1710423
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Andrew Rutledge, Head of Parks (andrew.rutledge@ccc.govt.nz)
General Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Nature of Information Update and Report Origin

1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide the Establishment Committee with the delegations framework to exercise their operational responsibilities.

1.2 This report is staff generated.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee:

1. Receive the information in the Delegations Framework Report

3. Brief Summary

3.1 Council have established a Co-Governance Committee to:

3.1.1 Provide strategic direction, leadership and decision-making to ensure the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (ŌARC, the Corridor) and the Ōtākaro/Avon River are developed, managed and maintained to provide the optimal ecological, cultural, social and economic benefits, and to

3.1.2 Provide advice on the development of the enduring co-governance entity/framework for the ŌARC.

3.2 Staff been requested to provide information on the Committees delegated decision authority.

3.3 Detail of the delegation framework is attached.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Delegations OARC	22/1717448	41

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i) sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author	Andrew Rutledge - Head of Parks
Approved By	Mary Richardson - General Manager Citizens & Community

[1] The concept of Tōpuni derives from the traditional Ngāi Tahu tikanga (custom) of persons of rangatira (chiefly) status extending their mana and protection over a person or area by placing their cloak over them or it. https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu/the-settlement/settlement-offer/cultural-redress/ownership-and-control/mana-recognition

[2] Christchurch City Council Minutes, 12 November 2020.