Monitoring the Consent Conditions

Excerpt from Judge Newhook's consent ruling RC135478 Conditions (18 - 21)

Community Liaison Group (CLG) Community Liaison Group (CLG} 18 19 20

The Consent Holder shall, within one month of its contractor being formally instructed to commence works advertise a public meeting for the purpose of facilitating the establishment of a CLG in order to consult with representatives of the community. As a minimum, the Consent Holder shall invite the following interested parties to be represented in the CLG: (a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Te Ngai o Tuahuriri Runanga or a nominated representative.

2. ECESS (and/or representatives who reside between the Eyre River and Waimakariri River and who may be impacted by a breach of       the Waimakariri Storage Ponds).

3. Canterbury Regional Council and WDC.

4. Landowners within 1 km of the Waimakariri Irrigation Storage Ponds.

The CLG shall be conducted in a manner of good faith and have the following objectives: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) Facilitating information flow between the Consent Holder and the community regarding the implementation and environmental effects of the activities authorised by these consents (including new information, results of monitoring, and studies relevant to such effects);

(b) Identify any issues of concern that arise during the construction period of the Waimakariri Irrigation Storage Ponds, and on an ongoing basis. Identify or discussing appropriate measures to address issues raised;

(c)Making recommendations for the Consent Holder (and its contractors) to consider in relation to any issues identified in terms of (b) above;

(d) Providing the residents within the identified inundation area with annual advisories regarding the presence of the Waimakariri Irrigation storage ponds, the existence of the CLG and the availability of assistance for preparing and updating Household Emergency Plans (as part of the Emergency Evacuation Plan, including updates to account for transient or temporary residents at any property. The Consent Holder shall assist the CLG to fulfil its objectives by, amongst other things: (a) (b) Arranging an appropriate venue in the area for the meetings of the CLG and meeting any other reasonable costs of the meetings; Appointing a community liaison officer with authority to represent it on the CLG and ensuring the community liaison officer attends all of the formal meetings of the CLG; 37 (cl (d) (e) 21 Ensuring that a representative of the company responsible for the construction of the Waimakariri Irrigation Storage Ponds under contract with the Consent Holder attends all meetings; Providing information to the CLG about progress in relation to the Waimakariri Irrigation Storage Ponds, including the environmental effects of the Waimakariri Irrigation Storage Ponds and compliance with consent conditions and development and review of any and all management plans including the Emergency Action Plan(EAP) and EEP. Being prepared to discuss the environmental effects of the Waimakariri Irrigation Storage Ponds, any concerns in relation to human health and safety, and any complaints from the local community, including provision of further information and identification of appropriate measures to address issue raised; The Consent Holder shall use its best endeavours to ensure meetings of the CLG are held as follows (unless otherwise agreed by the CLG): (a) (b) (c) (d) Advisory The first meeting shall be held at least two months prior to the commencement of construction of the Waimakariri Irrigation Storage Ponds; Subsequently, at least once every three calendar months during the construction period; One meeting within six calendar months following completion of commissioning; and Thereafter on a continuing basis, annually, or on notice if any dam safety issue arises or is raised by any party on the CLG. It is anticipated that the CLG will appoint a chair from amongst its members, and will develop and agree on it Terms of Reference at its first meeting.