Maniapoto Clean-Up Priorities Project. Ā muri kia mau ki tēnā, kia mau ki te kawau mārō, whanake ake, whanake ake

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1 Maniapoto Clean-Up Priorities Project Ā muri kia mau ki tēnā, kia mau ki te kawau mārō, whanake ake, whanake ake

2 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT To describe Maniapoto aspirations, values, issues and priorities for the restoration of the Waipā River

3 MANIAPOTO SPECIAL PROJECT MfE and MMTB funded NIWA engaged 3 wānanga 13 one-on-one interviews NB: Still subject to Board receipt & approval

4 MAPPING KŌRERO

5 Maniapoto Māori Trust Board 15 February 2014

6 Maniapoto Māori Trust Board 15 February 2014

7 Te Keeti Marae 12 April 2014

8 Parapara Stream Phillips Ave Otorohanga

9 Declining populations of native flora & fauna, some lost from historical gathering areas A river system with connections broken Riparian margins cleared. Willows now present. Wetlands drained. Lakes landlocked. Dams, stopbanks & floodgates present Habitats degraded, some completely lost Unnatural discharges (e.g., toxins, bacteria) lead to poor quality (e.g., algal blooms, low clarity) Knowledge & perception confirm that the river is unhealthy and unfit for a range of uses Fear that opportunities to use Māori lands & assets may be lost or impacted Customary fishing impacted by overexploitation, pests, loss of habitats Eel farming could be necessary to restore stocks in landlocked areas Tourism impacted by degraded river. Tourism can impacts valued features lost Environmental (river) change led to relocation of whānau, loss of physical connections resulted Loss of opportunities for intergenerational learning & interaction Loss of sites & species Whānau and hapū losing opportunities to engage with the catchment Opportunities for whanaungatang a & interacting with communities limited Recreation unsafe, e.g., currents, weed impacts waka ama, swimming No exercise associated with the awa Loss of access to waterways Rashes, diseases, cancers

10 Abundant flora & fauna (especially taonga species, cultural materials & kai) An Intact River System Floodplains, riparian habitats & waterways linked Upstream & downstream linked Wetland, lakes & rivers linked Variety of healthy habitats across a range of ecosystems Physical and cultural parameters confirm waters fit to swim, gather kai & drink Knowledge & perception confirm that the river is healthy, used for a range of activities & respected by all Sustainable use of lands & resources (e.g., land blocks) Fishing, where customary prioritised over commercial Fish farming to restore stocks (e.g., tuna) Tourism contributes to protection of valued features Catchment provides context for intergenerational learning & interaction A whakapapa based right to place & right to experience Whānau & hapū engagement with the catchment Preferred uses, sites, species & methods Whanaungatanga Interaction with the wider community Recreation (swimming & waka ama) Exercise from interacting with the awa Access to sites along lakes, rivers, streams Free of waterborne illness

11 Priority outcomes 1. Waters that are productive, clean, and able to be safely utilised by whānau for a variety of cultural activities (e.g. kai gathering, swimming, rongoā [health and medicinal purposes], waka ama etc); 1. Kai populations, that are abundant, found throughout their historic range, and being gathered by whānau; and 1. Sites of significance protected.

12 Pressures to be addressed 1. Vegetation clearance; 2. Farming; and 1. Activities associated with river control.

13 Issues to be addressed 1 Water quality; 1 Erosion, including high sediment inputs; 2 Loss of habitats, including the loss of wetlands; 3 Declining populations of species, and changes in the condition / quality of kai gathered; and 4 Changing shape of the rivers.

14 Responses to pressures, issues 53 responses to address pressures and issues. Responses from wānanga attendees, one-on-one interviews, expert advice and research. Responses within context of achieving priority outcomes. Require prioritising, policy, planning, consideration of other factors (e.g. balancing environmental, economic, social, cultural, human health considerations) For example, prohibiting any further clearance of indigenous vegetation may be a response but not always practical or desirable in certain areas.

15 Priority Responses Number of responses Link in Waipa Catchment Plan 1 - immediately (+2 in Healthy Rivers) Total (+2)

16 Priority 1 responses 1. Protect the remaining good stuff 2. Prohibit any further clearance of indigenous vegetation 3. Identify areas where development activities should be prohibited to protect water resource values 4. Review current regulations in statutory plans and policies 5. Identify wetland areas and puna within the rohe, at the strategic and landscape scales, where development activities should be prohibited to protect water resource values

17 Priority 1 responses 6. Review current regulations and guidelines in place to protect riparian areas and freshwater resources 7. Require site level assessments prior to any development activity 8. Prohibit development or disturbance in any area adjacent to or within fish habitats

18 Finalising Draft Report

19 Community Planting Day - 28 June 2014

20 PĀTAI Ā muri kia mau ki tēnā, kia mau ki te kawau mārō, whanake ake, whanake ake