BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT ENV 2012- IN THE MATTER ...

Waimarino Scientific Reserve
Tongariro National Park
Pokaka Scenic Reserve
Rangataua No.2 Conservation Area
Mangamingi Stream Conservation Area
Tongariro Conservation Area
Rangataua Conservation Area
Erua Conservation Area
Pureora Forest Park (and public conservation land contiguous with
the Park)
Advice Note:
These areas are Tongariro National Park is shown on the District Plan Maps, with a
500m buffer around it them.
DOC will be considered an affected party for any application submitted under the above
rule. It is recommended that evidence of consultation with DOC is provided with any
such application.
Relevant Objectives and Policies - RU2.4.2(a) and RU2.4.3(a)
Riparian Management: RP2.4 Public Access
Submission 284.27
Council decision was to reject the submission.
Federated Farmers has concerns with Issue RP2.4. In some instances public access can actually be
detrimental to the natural character and ecological wellbeing of the water body. Further, there is no
legal requirement for public access to areas of significant value on privately owned land. Access
must be negotiated with the landowner and there must be no presumption of public access.
Considering the significant costs associated with maintenance it is inappropriate to facilitate public
access without a robust cost benefit analyse.
Also, in many cases paper roads already provide public access water bodies.
Relief sought
That Issue RP 2.4 be amended as follows:
(a) Facilitate public access where a demand exists to and along waterways in a manner that
protects their natural character and the property rights of adjoining landowners and where
paper roads do not already provide said demand. (or words to that effect)
Rural Zone: RU3.3.1 Front Yard
Submission 284.44
Council decision was to reject the submission
Federated Farmers appeal to the Ruapehu District Plan 6