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Summary
During 2010, a consultation was carried out in the Wellington region in preparation for
a second generation regional plan. The first part of the public engagement was carried
out between 1st July and 31st October, and this report contains the results in their
original form.
The engagement process consisted of a series of public workshops and a web survey.
Each workshop involved a number of working groups of 3-8 people. Each working
group followed through a facilitated discussion and completed a workshop template
using post-it notes. Copies of the workshop agendas and a list of facilitators working
for Greater Wellington are contained in the report appendices. In each section of this
report, the templates are reproduced as photographs followed by transcripts of the post-
it note contents.
A subsequent report in the first quarter of 2011 will summarise and collate the results
further. The subsequent report will also contain the results of the current series of
workshops with territorial authorities and partner iwi organisations.
The summary of the report provided here is based upon the numerical scales that formed
the initial part of each template and that were in the web survey. Two scales were used
by workshop participants, one for the natural resources in the best condition and one for
the natural resources in worst condition. Individual workshop participants first selected
the natural resources that they wished to evaluate in each category and then they scored
the state of that resource using a visual scale. In this summary the assessments of
resource state have been converted to a 1-7 scale and averaged for each workshop.
The Hutt and Wainuiomata River communities met at workshops in Upper Hutt, Lower
Hutt and Wainuiomata. Their combined results are shown in Figures 1 and 2. Air was
consistently the resource selected as being in the best condition. Generally, water was
selected as the resource in the worst condition and needing improvement. In Upper
Hutt, soils were also considered to require policies aimed at improving their condition.
In Upper Hutt, air was selected most commonly, as the natural resource in the best
condition. Both soils and water were equally identified as the natural resources in the
worst condition. Biodiversity was sometimes considered as the resource in the best
condition, but more commonly considered to be in poor condition.
In the Lower Hutt workshop results, natural resources were considered to be in either a
very good or a very poor condition with not much inbetween. Overall, air was most
often considered to be in good condition and so needing protection. Water and
biodiversity were most often considered to be in poor condition and so needed
improvement.
Wainuiomata only had one subgroup operating at their workshop. They identified air as
the resource in the best condition, and water as the resource in the worst condition.
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7
Soils
6
Air
Water
5 Landscape
Coastal areas f orm
Average score
4 Biodiversity
3
2
1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Total observations
Figure 1: A combined evaluation by the Hutt River catchment workshops of the natural
resources in good condition using a 1-7 scale
-7
Biodiversity
-6
Soils
Landscape Water
-5
form
Average score
-4 Coastal areas
-3
Air
-2
-1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Total observations
Figure 2: A combined evaluation by the Hutt River catchment workshops of the natural
resources in poor condition using a 1-7 scale
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When the results from all the workshops across the whole Wellington region are
combined, air is quite definitely the natural resource most often considered to be in the
best condition. The current condition of the region’s air needs to be protected for the
future.
Across the whole region water was most commonly considered to be the natural
resource in the worst condition. The state of the region’s fresh water bodies needs to be
improved for the future.
The condition of the other natural resources was considered by the workshop
participants to be ambiguous. Some people and some workshop groups were quite
concerned by the state of the region’s biodiversity, landscape form, coastal areas and
soils. Others were less so.
The next report on this stage of the public engagement is due in 2011. It will explore
more fully some of the suggestions from the workshops on how Greater Wellington
Regional Council could improve the condition of natural resources in the region.
Acknowledgements
Greater Wellington acknowledges the support and energy members of the public
throughout the consultation and their interest in continuing together with us in
preparation of the regional plan.
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Contents Summary i 1. Upper Hutt 1 1.1 Upper Hutt group: Silver 1 1.2 Upper Hutt group: Blue 5 1.3 Upper Hutt group: Purple 9 1.4 Upper Hutt group: Orange 14 1.5 Upper Hutt group: Green 18 2. Lower Hutt 23 2.1 Lower Hutt group: Black 23 2.2 Lower Hutt group: Gold 28 2.3 Lower Hutt group: Orange 33 2.4 Lower Hutt group: Green 38 2.5 Lower Hutt group: Blue 42 2.6 Lower Hutt group: Yellow 46 2.7 Lower Hutt group: Silver 50 2.8 Lower Hutt group: Purple 54 3. Wainuiomata 58 3.1 Wainuiomata group: Orange 58 4. Appendix A: Workshop Programme 62 5. Appendix B: Workshop Facilitators 64
1. Upper Hutt
20 July 2010
1.1 Upper Hutt group: Silver
Figure 3: Workshop template results for the silver group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 4: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 1 OF 64
Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 5: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural resource
in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
Whiteman
-3 Valley
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 6: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
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The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Good river trail - getting better as well!
Pest animal control (some)!
Clean reliable water supplies
Clean drinking water
Assistance from Streams Alive programme
Possum control to maintain bush cover
Air monitoring – clean air
Clean nostrils and lungs
Tourists
Time out, time to reflect in bush
Better use of public transport and clean air
Good water quality for fish and eels
Possum control minimises bird predation
Clean drinking and irrigation waters
Clean coast – good fishing, swimming, other water activities
Tree planting – maintaining soil form geography form – maintaining or
improving water quality
Contemplation of the meaning of life whilst in the bush
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Major loss of productive farm land
Loss of biodiversity – extinction of species
Subdivide farms more traffic on roads
Storm water run off
Paying rates on native bush that everyone enjoys
Subdivisions reduce farming capability
Artesian supplies contaminated by house and road run off
Pest animals
Any amount of 1080 – too much
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Keep road side tidy of rubbish
Rubbish along river bank
Minimise fires
Get rid of pests to look after native flora and fauna. Land to replace
Make more use of public transport
Reduce rubbish generated
Getting rid of pests, possums, rabbits, stouts, hares, weasels
Be more active maintaining improving what native habitat that is left.
Create more areas of native.
Rates relief for dedicated regeneration areas. – meaningful relief/rebate
Support neighbourhood action
House water tanks
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 3 OF 64
Conserve water
Soak pits for storm water run-off
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
Pest animal control, very haphazard
Tougher measures for polluters
Prevent urban sprawl onto productive farm land
Control subdivisions to reduce bad environmental effects
Co-ordinate volunteer groups
Continue support Streams Alive
Continue support Streams Alive
Encourage fur trade
Rate relief for landowners with mature bush
Support QE II
Cheaper public transport fees
Support for Streams Alive
Supplying seedlings for rejuvenating and replacing bush areas
Work with communities to make things work
Monitor streams and lakes for environmental quality
Wider range of pest control services supplied
Support for weed control Streams Alive
Support weed control
PAGE 4 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V31.2 Upper Hutt group: Blue
Figure 7: Workshop template results for the blue group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 8: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 5 OF 64Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 9: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural resource
in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 10: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
PAGE 6 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Management of parks by the community PD workers and rangers
Lots more wood pigeons and tui
Protection of our waters, hills, forests, and fauna
Places for families to swim and picnic
Two small marine reserves
Streams with trout
Increasing native bird life
Control of possums
Access in immediately adjacent wild areas
Access to the hills and forests
Wind turbines generating electricity
Rivers can be swam in
Preservation of natural areas, e.g. Bush
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Loss of swimming places along Hutt R.
Loss of good quality soils to urban encroachment
Feral animal destroying biodiversity
Ridge lines already high with pine trees left growing on them because shading
of residential areas
Use of incentives affects water quality
Few trout because of no release of hatchery trout
Land fill – too many ppl using it. Limited life. Why do we send stuff to landfill
Too focussed on business profits rather than societal good
People doing work without getting right approvals
Be more sustainable. Out society is woefully short
Lack of acknowledgement of worldwide resource depletion
Lack of long term planning
Reduced fish life
Overly quick decision making- insufficient community consolation
Lack of caring for 7 generations in the future
No insects
Scarring of landscape by land developers
Possible loss of Whakatikei R wild areas by damming for water supply
Too many foreigners don’t know rules Kawa Tikanga
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Plant kowhai and flax and other natives
Pull weeds out by hand, no sprays
Natives yield herbal remedies/medicines
Not pollute our gutters and streams and rivers
Recycle plastics
Minimise generation of rubbish for landfill
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 7 OF 64Not subdivide rural properties and hill properties
Minimise society’s consumer orientation
Have plenty of public field activities in the immediately surrounding areas
Reduce water use and preserve our rivers
Minimise population expansion (numbers)
Keep pests (possums and rats) under control
Participate in community consultations (such as today)
Harvest roof water
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
Control slash from forestry operations in stream beds. Dams burst causing
‘tidal waves’
More advertising to inform people of ‘the rules’
Better relationship with iwi
Water holding panels
Not destroy the Whakatiki river
Penalties for littering
Stringent enforcement of resource consent conditions - no wriggle room, no
tolerance of non-compliance
Listen to citizens, i.e., truly consult
Meter water use and charge for amount used
Clean up the Mangaroa R. – agricultural pollution
Create a reserve of the hillsides right round Pinehaven
Take a far more longterm and sustainable view and drop the pioneers
development/growth attitude
Discourage pine plantations in Hutt R. catchment
Increase minimum flow of Hutt River to 800l/sec
Develop an energy descent action plan
Increase area of permeable surfaces
Prevent urban encroachment onto rural land
Integrate roof water collection into GW water mgmt. planning
Encourage
PAGE 8 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V31.3 Upper Hutt group: Purple
Figure 11: Workshop template results for the purple group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 12: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 9 OF 64Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 13: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 14: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
PAGE 10 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Bird life to enjoy and study
Bridges over streams and creeks
Watching nature in action
Work being done with school to educate children about natural resources
Space to walk and enjoy open areas
Walkways. Tho need more as we de-pave roads
Walking, camping, visiting bush areas
Lovely fresh air to breath
Chances to interest children in nature
Get away from noise and traffic - peace
Biking beside beach coastline – walking
Biking, walking, picnicking beside the river
Access to nature
Reestablishment of our sand dunes and coastal areas
Being able to help look after natural resources
Exploring climbing rocks, watching rock pools creatures
Good info on weeds available
Playing, walking in the sand dunes.
Attractive areas to look at and enjoy
Te Marua Bush restoration
Hulls Creek restoration
Places for plant bird life fish ok to survive and repopulate
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Damaged waterways and eroding banks
Too much alteration of land form by developers - runoff problems ok
Weeds Blackberry
Control of pest and weeds creates conflict within communities
UHCC does not have biodiversity policy
Too much H2O use
Dumping of rubbish - high tip fees no incentive to using tip
Lack of honouring of water
Human’s rubbish
Stinking waterways
Weeds, ivy, agapanthus?
Rabbits, hares, possums, rats, and others
Energy descent action plan EDAP urgently needed
We belong to the land Not the land belongs to us
1080 poisoning
People destroying and not caring for the environments
Rabbits
Depaving policy and action please
Light pollution
Noise pollution
Run off from roadways
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 11 OF 641080 poisoning
Peak oil policy please
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Learn about natural resources - be observant and note changes
Energy descent action plan EDAP, resource action plan. Reduce energy use.
Natural recourses
Food, water, energy and environment security for region
Be aware of problems and repair them
Work on planting and bird restoration work
Educate children/households about dealing with waste - recycling
Plan for 7 generations hence 100 years
Secure land base, state of being
Encourage the community to put rubbish in bins - more bins and emptied more
often
Restoration of natural biodiversity
Watch out for land developers bending rules and causing big problems
No more lawns
% by % increase people per dwelling
Learn to grow things - food, trees, etc
% by % decrease car parks
Acknowledge “overshoot”
Turn our waterways into inland Kai Koura
“Humure” philosophy. E.g. Composting toilets. Eco sustainable houses
De-pave % by %
Use less water
Use traps for pests not always poisons which damage environment
Educate and involve as many people as possible to care, protect, restore,
honour our environment
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
EDAP, energy descent action plan. Reduce energy, natural resources use
Plan for 7 generations
Food, water, energy, environmental security for region
Restoration of natural biodiversity
More public toilets stop human waste by rivers, beaches, etc
Secure land base
Depave % by %
Turn waterways into inland Kai Koura
Responsible pest control workers who are checked on and who remove their
waste
No more water to be taken from aquifer
Increase partnerships forest & bird
Make trap cheap and available to people who need them
More cycle ways and walkways
PAGE 12 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Use resetting traps, speaker was at recent Restoration Day
Don’t use 1080, cyanide ok
Acknowledge overshoot
Humure
Building more walkways for people to enjoy the environment
Help with roadside weed control not dump it on the landowner
Keep on testing quality of water, air, etc. and publicise results
Publicity to go in local papers of local issues, work, and solutions
Keep on with working with children on environment issues
No more lawns
% by % increase people per dwelling
Encourage 4 people per car
% by % reduce car parks
More ideas on pest control without poison as a main method e.g. Resetting
traps
Keep on producing excellent brochures and information sheets
Facilitate meetings, provide equipment and help for project
Linking up areas using wildlife corridors for animals and plants
Keep developing areas for recreational use. If it looks good and it helps people,
care for it
Need areas for cars and transport to encourage people to use resources
A need for balance between all areas and needs
Scrap Grow Wellington
Recognise the limits to growth
Reclean water so it is always reusable
Reduce dept. of health and police budget and transfer $ to GW for
environmental security
Supporting schools with planting native areas to help children learn how to
care
To work together to achieve all goals. Community and Greater Wellington
Regional Council
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 13 OF 641.4 Upper Hutt group: Orange
Figure 15: Workshop template results for the orange group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 16: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
PAGE 14 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 17: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 18: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 15 OF 64The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Streams alive co-ord
Streams Alive
Air quality
Air quality management
Soil quality must be good, excellent pasture growth all year round
Good fish in Lower Hutt River
Soil quality v/ good individually managed
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Liaison poor – erosion and river mgmt
Erosion control
RMA too expensive for individuals
Hutt River low flow, i.e.. exposed gravel
Build up of gravel in river
Effluent overflow, beaches, storms
Ban 1080. It also ends up in waterways link to algae?
Random 1080 drops v trapping
Pest control 1080
Pet animals threatened by algae bloom and 1080
Algae blooms
Bacterial build up
Natural water holes swimming disappearing
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Plant trees for erosion control
Protect environment bio div development
Lack of consultation is causing anguish and frustration
Harvest rainwater garden use/domestic
Reduce effluent in-flow to river
Biodiversity reduced by water quality and reduced flow
More worm composting units
Stop people dumping their rubbish in or near rivers
Encourage more green waste recycle
Police esplanade reserve more closely
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
RMA more user friendly
Tighter control on effluent dumping
Allow shingle plants to operate on the river
Protect river egress i.e. commercial development
PAGE 16 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Protect gravel exposure river flow
Supply trees @ no cost
Supply more rubbish tins in picnic or public areas
Battle for avoiding responsibility for erosion/ flood production GW/ UHCC
No maintenance assessment or controls
Rural/development support bio div
Supply trees at no cost to aid erosion control
Consult community before undertaking expensive studies
GW has poor customer service when trying to contact flood management
Get rid of the RMA
Expand/enlarge streams alive program
Lack of flexibility when contacting GW
No clear explanation on how/why when and who conducts river studies
Improve waste management practices
Improved parks access for 4WD’s
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 17 OF 641.5 Upper Hutt group: Green
Figure 19: Workshop template results for the green group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 20: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
PAGE 18 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 21: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 22: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 19 OF 64The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Increased biodiversity
Unobscured landscapes
Petone artesian well – good water quality
Interaction with community groups
Fracturing and separation of ecological corridors
Good community engagement
Land use is managed
Pest control
Open space un-built up areas hills and bush
Great coast and beach access
Good drinking water quality
Walk ways
Bush tracks
Great network of recreation opportunities
Waterways fenced off especially on dairy farms
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
The natural biodiversity balance not being restored
Treatment of household water has too many chemicals
Need pest control of rodents
Waterways in concrete drains
Loss of aquatic biodiversity
Difficulty in identifying adequate natural performance measures
Unbalanced biodiversity restoration
Degradations of wetlands
Poor management as a result of changing land use
Too much new housing on bush blocks
Significant degradation of Porirua harbours
Increased algal blooms
Air pollution from wood fires
Community disagreements with pest management control strategies
Lack of overall catchment management
Too much rubbish in Wgtn harbour
Poor water quality overall
Unstable soils, caused by bulldozing earth works
Too much fishing and shell fish gathering
Wellington has reached its limit of resources: water, roads, etc
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Regulate use of wood fires
Work more collaboratively with local and government agencies on natural
resource management
Better performance measures for natural resources
PAGE 20 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Protect wetlands on private land
Provide better incentives to reduce natural resources use, e.g. Water use
feedback loop
Encouragement of councillors and members of parliament
Develop indigenous riparian flood management planting strategies
Encourage gardening and composting at home
Improve commuter and public transport
Better incentives to reduce waste generation
More active engagement of community with looking after natural resources
More effective and efficient pest management
Greater environmental education - more targeted e.g. Kids
Maintenance of projects commenced by GW
Reduced inner city traffic
Open public areas to an allotment scheme
Ban weed killer sprays
Greater enforcement of rules
Integrated pest management
Protect significant landform features
Establish ecological corridors network across region
People power marches, petitions
Taking greater responsibility for management of natural resources
Encourage small cars
GW to help more with Enviro Schools
More and more frequent public transport
Plant more trees
Ban poisons
Discourage further building of houses, factories
Encourage private land holders to allow walkways across their land
Noise control of recreational vehicles and boats
Kill more pests
Reduce water take from Hutt River
Appoint dedicated sustainability and environment protection officers
Limit development in areas of high biodiversity
Limit growth of Wellington population- increase another town i.e.. Palmerston
N , Masterton
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
Make regional plans more practical and pragmatic
Penalise harshly when it’s warranted
Enforce plan rules
Encouragement of community groups in environmental projects
Introduce rebates for grey water and storm water use
Checking on land owners onsite visits
Council to operate more collaboratively internally – achieve consistency
Actively support community initiatives
Encourage on allotment system
Develop and implement region wide biodiversity plans
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 21 OF 64Provide greater incentives not to drive to work
Reduce the time taken to develop and implement plans
Reduce RMA cost
Better report back on state of the environment – clear messaging
Proactively encourage communities to assist in managing natural resources
More buses ferries, trains
Assist local community halls
Develop more robust and sustainable recycling programs
Educate communities that natural resources don’t have to have a use
Get kids gardening and old people
Provide composters for houses
PAGE 22 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V32. Lower Hutt
22 July 2010
2.1 Lower Hutt group: Black
Figure 23: Workshop template results for the black group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 24: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 23 OF 64Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 25: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 26: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
PAGE 24 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Air better health
Good health air
Air clear visibility (no pollution)
Stokes Valley fortunate to have wide variety native trees, but sadly clear felled
80+ years ago
Clean air monitoring stations
Biodiversity, clean water
Increasing in bird life – good feeling
Protection of nationally threatened species and ecosystems
Recreational opportunities
Clean air
Reduced erosion
Soils – productive land
Swimming spots
Carbon sequestration
Good quality drinking water
Biodiversity in waterways and lakes
Aesthetic beauty
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Unsightly intrusion of pine plantations and therefore the spread of pine trees
into native tree areas
Increase in impermeable surfaces – storm runoff -> increased flood risks
Minimal pest control should be increased
Lack of habitat for fish = low river flows
Disappointed even alarmed at the proposed reduction of water flow for Hutt
River
Pylons wind turbines affecting landscape form
Algae reduced river flow, reduced flushing flows
Loss of key species resulting in loss of ecosystems/regeneration
Loss of productive land – horticultural and agricultural
Discharge of waste water into harbour (Pencarrow) – destruction of marine life
Slow regeneration rate of indigenous species
Power lines including TV cable are becoming more intrusive visually
Loss of iconic species
No bird song
Lack of knowledge in intertidal area
Increased runoff and erosion
Pest plants and animals reducing biodiversity
Noise from wind farms
Loss of food source
Marine life lost, food chain effected as a result of waste water over flows and
pollution
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 25 OF 64What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Avoid littering especially rubbish dumping on riverside
The carved up trees are a monument to the privatising of our power
Buy blackout power reticulation, remember it was all going to go underground
before Bill Birch wrecked it
Improve heating appliances- replace fires
Burn appropriate wood - non treated timber, dry wood
Proper disposal of rubbish- litter bins, recycling material when possible,
hazardous wastes
Utilizing greywater-> rivers from storm water
Planting of native species in gardens instead of exotics
Unitising rainwater collection – tanks barrels
Walking school buses
Use native trees in street planting
Utilising public transport or walking or pedal power
Join/establish a community care group – beach groups, river and stream
groups, bush groups
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
Always pleased at efforts of pest control, disappointed at how cats (you know
those loving pets) decimate lizards and skinks
More research into marine and inter tidal zone ecosystems
As the Council or any other land owner plants pines for profit they should be
responsible to ring bark pine saplings
Financial assistance with greywater planning equipment
Supply native vegetation for planting
Stronger direction to TA’s over stormwater greywater efficient use of water
Reduce flood risks – policies for low impact urban design in developments
Discourage graffiti by education officers going into schools
Pest control
Wind farms- learn from overseas experiences and regulations
Advertise the benefits of recycling
Mobile monitoring units – monitoring in gullies/still areas- Naenae, Stokes
Valley
Target assistance with rates and warm up NZ insulation and heat grants in poor
quality areas
Smoke officer (TDE and NCC) identifying high smoke emitters and
educating/assisting
Paths to access areas of biological interest
Education and incentives for burning appropriate timber and deterrents for
inappropriate timber
Implementations of a regional biodiversity monitoring system
Offer help to groups working on projects to enhance natural environment
Involving school groups with community groups/plantings, active education
Increase protected areas especially of threatened environments/ecosystems
PAGE 26 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Improve access to natural areas – better maps, signage
Knowledge and assistance with community groups, financial, resources support
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 27 OF 642.2 Lower Hutt group: Gold
Figure 27: Workshop template results for the gold group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 28: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
PAGE 28 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 29: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 30: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 29 OF 64The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Increased bird life ~ pest control
Drinking water
Walking in the park
Bird song
Paua and mussel harvesting
Pure drinking water
Fishing
Surfing
Star gazing
Penguins
Walking along beach and river
Air quality good
Killer whales
Some water contamination sources are tackled and improvements obtained
Forest health e.g. Kaitoke Regional Park ~ rata flowering
Pest control
A beautiful city to enjoy
Dawn chorus
Swimming in the river
Most forests are in good health
Hutt River trail
Harbours boating info and management is good
Soil contamination issues are generally well managed
Breathing
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Sediment local in waterways
Water flows are not well managed – too much sealed ground
No incentives for water re-use systems i.e.. Retention tanks or re-use tanks
Run off from further up river – farm chemicals, etc.
GW management is more about directing than actually managing e.g. Bigger
pipes
Not enough natives planted in public and street gardens
More cycle trails and cycle lanes (try Alicetown bridge in rush hour!)
Not enough GW quality education
Would like to able to cycle between Hutt and Wainui (no cycles on buses)
Stop quarry on western hills – dust
Inadequate dust controls in resource consents – ineffective
Algae growth in Hutt estuary
River and harbour pollution
Lack of riparian vegetation to reduce erosion
Inadequate sediment control or earth works
Initiate greater awareness of stormwater contaminants
Not enough walking trails
Diving from bridges
PAGE 30 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Tubing on the Hutt River
Public vegetable garden plots
Plant fruit trees in public areas
Tourist trail for e.g. Lord of the Rings movie sites
Polluted storm water into river
Conflict for water supply agencies to promote water savings/roof water tanks-
they will lose money
No incentives for water usage reduction or rain tanks
Algal blooms
No management of wood burners in air quality risk areas – some is needed
Plastic and other litter ends up in the harbour/sea
Naturalise channels along Waiwhetu stream
Poor Hutt river management – no allowance for the needs of trout i.e. pools
and insects
Reintroduce glass houses for local resources
Renewable energy from solar panels
No dedicated stoat projects (outside of Rimutaka FP)- much needed
Solar energy instead of wind farms and hydrodams
Continue pest control to protect native flora and fauna
Far too much reliance on aerial 1080
More native trees and vegetation
Greater control needed on dairying - nitrates
More natural streams
Fewer possums
Stormwater runoff not captured
Too many nitrates from dairy
Tall trees to shade streams and rivers
Harness wind for energy more, and the sun
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Use our houses and property to collect H2O; produce energy and nurture native
flora/fauna and recycling
Better pet control (cats, dogs)
Stop dogs defecating on footpaths and edges
Better recycling bins to reduce wind blown litter
Encourage phosphate free and enviro friendly cleaning products
Help citizens “go green”
Cycle lanes and cycle-carrying buses to Wainui - Hutt
Litter basket traps in sewage sumps
Daylighting the streams and rivers
Review which chemicals damage our waterways and ban their use
Reducing the volume of garbage
Plant more natives and fruiting/food trees in public gardens
Recycling education and bigger recycling bins to encourage it
Roof water drinking supplies incentives for fitment – to reduce need for dams
Fewer people
Greater controls needed on dairy discharges fences near streams increased
monitoring
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 31 OF 64More wetlands for cleaning water
Sewage gross pollutants separators on major sewage pipes should be required
Plant natives along streams and rivers
Swales in streets for stormwater collections
Less fertilization of yards and golf courses and farms
More high rises less spread
Better rubbish collection facilities to reduce litter
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
Acquire land
Earth day celebration
These workshops and involving communities are pretty good
More education officers
Set rules that make councils set meaningful requirements on development – set
outcomes
Education on our resources - make people aware
Fish cam in the streams
Information – online, at schools, involve young people
Require minimum standards on sewage infrastructure
Publicise good efforts to engage public interest
More education material more efforts in the schools
Sustainability day
Community psychologist to help develop methods of engaging general public
Vision 2020
Better controls on air discharges re: burning- fireplaces, no coal
Place financial penalties on water utilities if consumption does not drop.
Plan for sustainable energy production
Eco-clown for school programs
Subsidise solar energy for residential properties
Make the turn to improving, away from deforestation
Provide a template for a submission on website
PAGE 32 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V32.3 Lower Hutt group: Orange
Figure 31: Workshop template results for the orange group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 32: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 33 OF 64Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 33: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 34: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
PAGE 34 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Liaise with transition towns Lower Hutt, now headquarted at an office in
Alicetown Community Centre
Fresh water is swimmable at all rivers
Amenity value healthy freshwater
Recreational fishing
Intrinsic value healthy freshwater
Healthy freshwater biodiversity
Integrated research projects informing management
Healthy forests define us, make us unique
Healthy forests improve our water and bring the birds home to sing
Biodiversity – pest control, weed control, re-growth, low impact activity
Urban forest management by HCC council good but like all responsibilities in
local govt. in NZ not enough people (because we have low population)
A great environment makes me real happy
Biodiversity linking remnant forest, protecting the endangered
More forest cover = less climate change
More pest control = better dawn chorus
Freshwater healthy economic benefit (Market and non Market)
Adoption of more collaborative approach e.g. Iwi, fish and game, etc.
providing increased balance and sustainable practices
Sustainable management
Co-management with Iwi
Recreation – camping, walking, experience outdoors
Support of the Growth of Forest Gardens, both in urban sections and on
adjacent more ‘clear’ land
Collaborative approach is National precedent setting
Headwaters in native forests protect water quality
Pest management stops/slowing spread invasive spp.
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Land erosion, sedimentation in freshwater
Choice of what money is spent on short term solutions more important than
medium and long
Water discharge to streams
Poor amenity value
It’s bad when you can’t swim in the river (Ruamahanga)
Healthy rivers will lead to healthy soils and some recovery in biodiversity too
When kids can’t safely swim in our rivers, we have a big problem
Stock in waterways developer erosion
Water quality poor in harbour
Litter on harbour floor pollution from road runoff
Lack of buffer zones between housing and natural forests
Loss of biodiversity
Point source pollution
Nonpoint source pollution
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 35 OF 64Weed spread
Fish are sick eels, trout, salmon, native diversity poor
Wastage of water and energy
Poor recreational angling value
People who drive/cycle spend a lot of time breathing bad air
Fresh water habitat destruction through flood erosion management
Weeds are taking over our last wild spaces
Blockage of streams by built infrastructure
Soil degradation due to traditional and so-called ‘improved’ agricultural
methods
Piping of streams – catch and fill building
More pro-active approach to prevent slumps onto roads
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
We have to spend more on your environment
Communities need to feel ownership of their local environment so they look
after it better
Work locally – limit travelling, use walkways
Conservation/restoration start at home
We have to measure/monitor our natural resources better so we know if they
are improving or getting worse
Research councils on climate change impacts on building zones susceptible to
rise
Plant nut and fruit trees in public spaces
Play key role in statutory planning process
We need to conserve water better to avoid having to build a new dam - destroy
another river
“Daylight” more streams through our suburbs to return our relationship with
river/streams
Exchange stock from freshwater
Integrated catchment management (care groups)
Create eco-corridors
Riparian planting (headwater – down stream)
Improve communication between different academic, trade and other cultures-
see Learning Revolution discoveries about reason why communication
interrupted
Community boards identify sites for weed control and re-vegetation
Replace some paved areas with urban forest food producing trees
Use resources (freshwater) efficiently sustainably
Improve habitat for eels - keep mainstream clear of obstruction, ban taking of
eels in regional parks
Take ownership of the state of freshwater
Local community plant fruit and nut trees in gardens
PAGE 36 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
Council needs to regulate and police our water quality
Develop co-management
Work with developers and councils to protect gullies for eco corridors
Establish public access to water
Communicate with public on climate change- not covered by newspapers
Make it easy to walk/bike/catch the bus so we improve the air quality for all
Assist with funding for community projects (riparian fencing, etc)
Actively promote collaborative governance
Work closely with fish and game
Provide support (plants and equipment for community restoration projects)
Notify public about how community can become more self sufficient in food
production
Illicit community participation in statutory process
Facilitate increase in forest gardens – number of , design and quality to help
public by expert in set up
Start a mainland island and start rolling it north
Council to use renewable energy in their offices and park facilities
Work with council to secure eco-councillors by placing as a priority in all plans
– developing community group education programs
Influence building code to require solar energy in private home
Food producing areas in public areas, monitored by locals (local gang
responsibility) to oversee fair distribution
Promote rail system. Install light rail where ever possible
Integrated catchment management
Legislate to use local water collection and storage NOT runoff into streams
Cohesion within council e.g. flood protection, freshwater science
Financial support and training to poor renting families in state houses to set up
forest gardens to feed them and their families
Establish integrated research project
Establish efficient water management / use
Provide help in learning skills of project planning
Provide help to reach goals in the form of consultants / advisor exports to help
planning
Provide leadership resources science
Create building codes to require permeable surfaces on all new roading and
housing driveways
Provide bulk purchase arrangements for solar systems and water collection
systems
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 37 OF 642.4 Lower Hutt group: Green
Figure 35: Workshop template results for the green group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 36: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
PAGE 38 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3 people
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 37: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
people
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 38: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 39 OF 64The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Rivers and beaches usually clean enough to swim
Cleaner streams and coastal waters
Chance to connect and experience nature
Artesian water
Beach to walk on
Clean healthy air
The river tracks the hill and tracks, walking, biking Petone foreshore
Storm clear air
Walking tramping biking
Improved environmental outcomes
Aesthetic value of landscape
Small population
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Artificially created environment e.g. concrete channel in Waiwhetu stream
Pollution
Nature is often engineered
Sewage discharges bad for health and culturally insensitive
Coastal - Porirua Harbour poor stats, bad runoff, dairy, rivers, rubbish,
chemicals, lack of wetland
People in cold, damp housing
Compacted soil leads or exacerbates flooding
Disappearing species
Landscapes - too much gorse and then back to square 1, need natives, ponds,
wetlands, wide fire break and tracks, encourage habitat
Lack of biodiversity
Cattle – land damage, Whitera park – run off
People - wasteful, resource using, minus negatives
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Educate the community
Education in the community
Encourage community group initiatives, funding, reconnection
Laws and rules to support and improve
Think ahead solid forward thinking, 10-15-20 year plan
Support recycling stuff
Accept have to invest dollars into infrastructure
Engage people – care groups, enviroschools
Start cleaning up environment
Water- more wetlands wider Queen chains, buffer cattle from coastland and
river ways
Take responsibility!!
Be open to suggestions that don’t meet today’s rules and regulation
PAGE 40 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Involve the local communities in practical solutions
Establish local community projects
Involve the young, e.g. Enviroschools
Take responsibility to reduce – rubbish, electricity and water use, car use
Encourage light rail in cities
Work with local councils
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
Provide resources, money, knowledge, coordination
Keep being approachable whether good/bad/indifferent
Not all Govt./DDL policies benefit the community, encourage historical vs.
conservation education
Listen to people
Take a whole approach. Including people
Set up recycling throughout whole area
Work more with central Govt. and change the rules in areas like demolition
waste
Resource support for local community groups in their efforts projects to
improve natural resources
Encourage public transport use
Support community building
Whole approach long term planning 10-20-30 years
Keep up to date with best practice
Local Iwi, DOC, WRC, and working together
As a leader showing the way
Notes
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 41 OF 642.5 Lower Hutt group: Blue
Figure 39: Workshop template results for the blue group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 40: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
PAGE 42 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Scores
+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 41: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 42: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 43 OF 64The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Clean water from Hutt river to drink
Clean water = more fish, clean water provides drinking water for region
White bait breeding lagoon means more fish, Opua stream
High water quality
Clean beaches to swim in but needs clean up or maybe punishment for littering
Overall resources in region managed well compared to other regions
Regional parks for recreation
Native plants, insects, birds, etc on Somes island
Clean water = safe swimming
Beautiful bush and animals within the bush (Wellington Region in general)
High quality water, good flood protection, in urban areas
Managing eastern hills for biodiversity
In comparison to the majority of the world, our water, soil, air, coasts etc is
amazingly clean and good quality. However, we need to keep it that way
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Air pollution through factories and general public
Future water demand means less water in Hutt river
Soil erosion – especially Belmont Regional Park
GWRC fetish for willows rather than natives for river protection
Too much construction leaves forests, stop developing people are getting
greedy, have stricter restrictions
Have more signs on drains what can’t go there/where it’s going/what it will
effect (animals)
Cutting down trees/destroying bush. Pollution in rivers, streams, ocean
Not enough rubbish bins should have recycling bins available to public
Not enough noxious plants and creatures eradicated
More recycling of rubbish required (reuse if not damaged)
Stop developers control urban/rural development
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Encourage local authorities in region to require rainwater catchment systems
for new houses
Provide habitat i.e. breeding plants for native butterflies
Join a community group
Black water - decrease toilet, dishes etc., water that’s toxic and can’t be used
Grey water- waste water e.g. shower clothes washing etc.
More accessible recycling - promoted so more are aware how easy/ how
benefits environment
Encourage composting - maybe having competitions getting schools and
offices involved and aware
Let public know more about what you’re doing. Letting schools know,
knowing where to go about different enviro things
PAGE 44 OF 64 WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3Solar panels on buildings etc. (Gov funding)
Plant the Hutt river corridor to support bird life
Community gardens (veggies, fruit) and have co-ops (flowers) for
neighbourhoods
Need more organic food products/ promotion
Buses need to be serviced more regularly to minimise pollution
What the Regional Council can do or be, to reinforce our
communities’ efforts at improving the state of natural
resources
Provide a plan to phase in water needs
GWRC provide leadership to community (rural) by planting all streams under
its control with native riparian strips
Plan for cycleways of national significance (i.e. Govt funding)
Encourage residents to install grey water collection
Promote community gardens
Include Hutt river trail in the regional parks plan
Braided rope to connect elevated storm water pipes to the waterway – allow
climbing native fish (Koaro banded kokopu)
Subsidy for solar panels on buildings etc. and promote benefits
Leadership for GW in managing water needs – bring in water meters
Construct fund/encourage more bike lanes
Promote public transport – affordable transport
Investigate potential for foot /cycle trail to link Hutt to Kapiti Coast District
Council
Using paper bags in supermarket for fruit and veg. instead of plastic
Biodegradable bags for supermarkets/chain shops
Protect forests harsher punishments on animal cruelty
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 45 OF 642.6 Lower Hutt group: Yellow
Figure 43: Workshop template results for the yellow group
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Relationship
with Greater
Wellington
A score of 4 includes people who “don't know”
Figure 44: Scores for the relationship between us and the Regional Council on
natural resource management
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+7 (very
good)
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
Figure 45: Scores for the state of the best (most well looked after) natural
resource in our area
Natural Air Soils Water Coastal Landscape Biodiversity
Resources areas form
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7 (very
poor)
Figure 46: Scores for the state of the worst (most poorly looked after) natural
resource in our area
WGN_DOCS-#856113-V3 PAGE 47 OF 64The benefits (and values) that we expect from local
natural resources when they are in a very good state
Pest control
Natural state
Protection
Recreation
Quality
Abundance
Coastal planning
Stream clean ups
Tramping huts
Track maintenance
Good = car pooling
Water storage
Increased bird life
No holding ponds or lakes
The problems that we experience from local natural
resources when they are in a very poor state
Insecticide use (DDT) ban it. Soil/ water etc
Stormwater control
Future water supply programs
Fishery in decline
Reduce carbon – more public transport
Poor focus on intrinsic values
Hill erosion
More pest control animal and plant control
Dirty waterways
Poor integration of waterway management
What our communities can do to improve the state of
natural resources in our area
Plant native trees
Planting kowhai for tui and pigeons
Community group and involvement
Storm water management
Install cleanest possible wood burner
Friends of Hutt R community management
Reduce own waste
Not allow paint waste into water systems
Community involvement
Compost and green recycling
Organic gardens
Car share
Conserve water
Community garden
Rainwater collection
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