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Rural Advisory
Panel
27 May 2016
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The Chairperson welcomed members and
acknowledged new members Greg McCracken, representing Fonterra, replacing
Member Tracey Clark, and Andrew Maclean, representing Federated Farmers (Wendy
Clark will now be the alternate) and opened the meeting.
1 Apologies
2 Declaration of Interest
There were no
declarations of interest.
3 Confirmation of Minutes
4 Additional
Items for Consideration
The
following were suggested as additional items for consideration:
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extending/removing urban boundaries and the
effect on productive land and aggregates
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spraying certificates issued by Auckland Council
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outstanding natural features
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concerns over rural road sealing priorities
(Rodney)
·
National Policy Statement for Freshwater
Management – Rural Advisory Panel involvement.
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Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award winners - Dianne and
Richard Kidd
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Dianne and
Richard Kidd were present to address the panel.
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A video presentation about the Kidd’s
farm was provided.
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Resolution number RUR/2016/17
MOVED by Chairperson W Cashmore, seconded by Member R Parton:
That the
Rural Advisory Panel:
a)
thank Dianne and Richard Kidd for their
attendance and presentation.
b)
congratulate Dianne and Richard Kidd
for their success in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
CARRIED
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Equine Industry presentation on current projects
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New Zealand
Equine Industry Training Organisation Chairperson, Anne Phillips, was
present to address the panel regarding current projects in the equine
industry.
A PowerPoint
presentation was provided, a copy has been placed on the official minutes and
will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
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Resolution number RUR/2016/18
MOVED by Chairperson W Cashmore, seconded by Member G Wilcox:
That the
Rural Advisory Panel:
a) thank Anne
Phillips for her attendance and presentation on current projects in the
Equine Industry.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 27
May 2016 - Rural Advisory Panel - Item 5 - Current projects in the Equine
Industry PowerPoint presentation
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Regional Pest Management Plan Update
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Nick Waipara,
Biosecurity Principal Advisor provided an update to the panel.
A PowerPoint
presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and
is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
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Resolution number RUR/2016/19
MOVED by Chairperson W Cashmore, seconded by Member C Keenan:
That the
Rural Advisory Panel:
a) thank
Nick Waipara for his update on the Regional Pest Management Plan.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 27
May 2016 - Rural Advisory Panel - Item 6 - RPMP PowerPoint presentation
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Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Update
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Celia
Davison, Manager Unitary Plan, provided an update to the Panel.
A PowerPoint
presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and
is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
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Resolution number RUR/2016/20
MOVED by Chairperson W Cashmore, seconded by Member K Vallabh:
That the
Rural Advisory Panel:
a) thank Celia Davison for her
update on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 27
May 2016 - Rural Advisory Panel - Item 7 - Unitary Plan update PowerPoint
presentation
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5 General
Business
The
following three items were identified as Unitary Plan issues, for further
discussion once Unitary Plan decisions have been made:
·
extending/removing
urban boundaries and the effect on productive land and aggregates
·
spraying certificates
issued by Auckland Council
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outstanding natural
features.
Discussion
took place regarding:
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concerns over rural
road sealing priorities (Rodney); which included a lack of input regarding
roading priorities. Members were encouraged to contact the Rodney Local Board
to express concerns or with any helpful information.
The
following item was earmarked for future discussion:
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National Policy
Statement for Freshwater Management – Rural Advisory Panel involvement.
3.08 pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF
THE Rural Advisory Panel HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
