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Resolution
number PPK/2022/176
MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member G
Hawkins:
That
the Papakura Local Board:
a) note
the feedback received from communities through the first stage of public
engagement with the National Policy Statement - Freshwater Management 2020,
in Attachment D, Attachment E and Attachment F
b) provide
the following feedback on the implementation of the National Policy Statement
- Freshwater Management 2020 for Auckland:
Proposed
freshwater management units
i)
The
board generally agrees with the three proposed freshwater management units
(FMUs) for the region, being: the Hauraki FMU, the Kaipara FMU, and the
Manukau FMU.
ii)
The
board is concerned that the Hauraki freshwater management unit (FMU) bounding
the Manukau Harbour may cause a disjointed approach to the Manukau FMU.
Values and environment
outcomes for water bodies or areas
iii)
The
board is a strong advocate for improving the water quality of tributaries to
the receiving environment of the Manukau Harbour.
iv)
The
Papakura Local Board Plan 2020 has a number of initiatives supporting the
improvement of water quality in the Papakura Stream and ultimately the Manukau
Harbour.
v)
The
Papakura Local Board has worked with Franklin and Manurewa Local Boards to
increase riparian planting with a view to improving the water quality of the
Papakura Stream.
vi)
It
should be noted that there are many other tributaries to the Manukau Harbour
flowing through the Papakura Local Board area of equal importance, such as
but not limited to: Hingaia Stream, Otūwairoa Stream (Slippery Creek), Hays Creek and Ngakoroa Stream.
vii)
There
is significant development signalled in the Papakura / Hingaia / Drury areas
which will potentially impact on the waterways and catchments.
viii)
The
board believes it is important to treasure aquifers which are impacted by
land use.
ix)
With
more impervious surfaces as a result of growth, there is a potential impact
on replenishing aquifer levels.
x)
The
board feels it is important to have more green space in new intensified
developments to aid with managing and filtering stormwater run-off.
xi)
The
board believes a monitoring system for aquifer water levels and water quality
is required, particularly in a dry season.
xii)
The
board feels Papakura is positioned quite well in terms of water supply,
however, the board does have a concern about there being enough water to
accommodate growth.
xiii)
Consideration
needs to be given to encourage alternative water systems to ease pressure of
an increasing population, such as, rainwater harvesting for non-drinking
purposes e.g.: watering gardens and flushing toilets.
xiv)
The
board expressed concern about leachate from old rubbish dumps. In
particular, in the Pahurehure area which is has an old rubbish dump adjacent
to the inlet.
xv)
As
part of development, consideration should be given to how the development is
impacting the carbon footprint and whether the development is disturbing
natural carbon sinks.
xvi)
The
board expressed concern about nitrate run-off impacting freshwater
catchments.
xvii)
The
board is also concerned about the impacts on the receiving environment with
run-off from people washing cars on the road or driveways. In the new
intensified developments with limited or no off-road parking it is difficult
to find a grassed area to wash a car.
Specified
vegetable growing area at Pukekohe
xviii)
The
board is supportive of maintaining food security by providing for a specified
in-soil fruit and vegetable growing area at Pukekohe and request that staff
work with the providers to meet the bottom-line water requirements set by the
National Policy Statement – Freshwater Management by 2030.
CARRIED
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