ORARI-OPIHI-PAREORA WATER ZONE MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
on
Monday 9 June 2014
at 1pm
Timaru District Council
2 King George Place
Timaru
ORARI-OPIHI-PAREORA WATER ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Notice is hereby given that an Orari-Opihi-Pareora Water Zone Management
Committee meeting will be held on Monday 9 June 2014 at 1pm in meeting
room 1, Timaru District Council, King George Place, Timaru.
Committee Members:
Dermott O’Sullivan (Chairman), Kylee Galbraith, David Henshaw, Tony Howey, Tom
Lambie, Richard Lyon, Mokai Reihana, Ad Sintenie, John Talbot, Mark Webb, Evan
Williams
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Workshop on water quality modelling results
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BREAK
3
Apology - Ad Sintenie
4
Public Forum
5
3
Confirmation of minutes 7 April 2014
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Follow up to briefing on Tekapo Economics Study
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Action on the ground
a
Landcare Trust update
b
Developing on-farm capacity for change in land use
(ZIP re 1.2.3). Presentation from Andrea Lesley: Aoraki
Polytechnic
c
Land Management Advisor update
d
Immediate Steps Proposal (to be circulated)
Facilitator Update
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FOR THE MEETING OF 9 JUNE 2014
Report for Agenda Item No 1
Prepared by
Dennis Jamieson, Brett Painter
OOP Zone infrastructure: Water Quality modelling
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Purpose
Present and discuss (“ground truth”) initial water quality modelling results for the
“Status Quo” scenario and outline the specification for the OOP Zone computer
modelling of water distribution (“OOP integrated model”).
Background
1.
Potential Water Supply
Concepts for bringing new water into the OOP Zone from the south, west and
north have previously been presented. Additional potential in-catchment sources
are via local storage and efficiency improvements. Information on each of these
potential sources is being advanced.
2.
Potential Water Demand
a.
OOP Zone computer modelling of water quality
The OOP Zone contains a complex combination of ground and surface water
catchments. Some parts of the zone have a reasonable level of monitoring
information and have functioning computer models, while other parts of the zone
are not well understood and not modelled. Determining potential future demand
and resulting effects on CWMS targets can only be confidently addressed
through computer modelling.
The Irrigation Acceleration Fund and ECan are funding a project to begin the
development of sufficient computer modelling resources to enable potential
demand questions to be progressed in parallel with potential water supply
initiatives. This will feed into future ECan work to support the development of the
sub-regional plan.
The current stage of this project runs from June 2013-June 2014 and includes
Cultural Opportunity Mapping and Response (COMAR) studies and the
development of a computer model that can run water quality studies for a variety
of potential future demand scenarios. A variety of relevant information has been
gathered.
i.
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Potentially irrigable area
A number of previous studies have considered potentially irrigable
area in the OOP Zone and have consistently produced a figure of
approximately 40,000 ha of new irrigation.
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ii.
Potential future scenarios
Workshops with the OOP Zone Committee in February and June
2013 developed key model reporting requirements and three sets of
model scenarios, known as “Status Quo”, “Environmental
Optimisation” and “Sustainable Development”. The modelling team
have created the model structure for the OOP Zone groundwater
systems, key rivers and their reporting points.
iii.
Other potential demand
Any further information on potential additional demand was requested
by the modelling team from attendees at OOP zone committee
meetings and elsewhere. This led to discussion with ECan staff on
the potential effects on groundwater supply reliability of increasing
lowland stream minimum flows, discussion with Timaru DC (TDC)
staff on potential future demand for drinking and industrial water, and
various discussions with current irrigation schemes (Opuha and
Rangitata South) on future plans. Note that the TDC has a need for
information on drinking supply options by December 2014 due to
infrastructure planning needs.
The relevant outputs from the COMAR studies will be added to the modelling as they
become available.
b.
OOP Zone computer modelling of water distribution (‘OOP integrated
model’)
Once the potential water quality effects of future water management
scenarios for the OOP Zone are better understood, potential water supply,
distribution and re-distribution options need to be considered. This will
require a further stage of computer model development and assessments.
It is expected that contracts for this work will be started in the third quarter
of 2014. Information on the potential to supply water from the south, west
and north will be incorporated into the model as relevant. The timeframe for
this stage of modelling would be six months to a year. Questions such as
economic viability of options would be considered during this phase.
Recommendations
That the Zone Committee considers the above updates, participates in a
workshop session with the modelling team and provides ECan staff with
requests for further information and/or feedback on further work, OOP Zone
Committee involvement etc.
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Report for Agenda Item No 5
Prepared by Joanne Brownie
Secretary
Confirmation of Minutes – Committee Meeting 7 April 2014
___________________________
Minutes of the April Committee meeting.
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Committee meeting held on 7 April 2014, be confirmed as
a true and correct record.
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ORARI-OPIHI-PAREORA ZONE WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE ORARI-OPIHI-PAREORA ZONE WATER MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, FISH AND GAME
OFFICES, RICHARD PEARSE DRIVE, TEMUKA ON MONDAY 7 APRIL 2014 AT
1PM
PRESENT
Dermott O’Sullivan (Chairman), Kylee Galbraith, David
Henshaw, Tom Lambie, Richard Lyon, Mokai Reihana,
Ad Sintenie, John Talbot, Mark Webb and Evan
Williams
APOLOGY
Tony Howey
IN ATTENDANCE
Barbara Nicholas (OOP facilitator), Hannah Leppard
(Land Management Advisor ECan), Katherine Trought
(Director Communications), Dennis Jamieson (Project
Leader Infrastructure), Emma Coleman (Biodiversity
officer), Jo Abbott, Duncan Grey, Zella Smith (Team
Leader Consents and Planning)
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KARAKIA
Mokai Reihana offered a karakia at the commencement of the meeting.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Proposed Mark Webb
Seconded Ad Sintenie
“That the minutes of the Committee meeting held on 4 March 2014 be confirmed
as a true and correct record.”
MOTION CARRIED
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CONSENTS UPDATE
The Committee considered a report by the Team Leader Consents Planning
providing an update on consent activity in the zone.
In regard to the application for consent to re-route a farm track in the Orari Gorge,
Zella Smith further explained ECan’s consent notification process and the
assessment of the success or failure of consent conditions – particular care will
be taken as to how this one proceeds. It was pointed out that this consent is
designed to improve the track, with all parties holding a meeting to work towards
the best solution.
In regard to the Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy, Zella explained that this is a
non statutory document which does not have rules, policies or objectives that
ECan can enforce, but is more a guideline. Consents are dealt with through the
Regional Policy Plan and territorial local authorities’ District Plans. The
Committee commented that biodiversity should be more prominent in the
decision making process, not only for the larger projects but also for change of
land use. People need to be encouraged to do more on their properties.
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It was noted that the OOP ZIP seeks biodiversity to be part of the considerations
but it would be advisable for OOP to ask that the consent process include
requirements relating to biodiversity values, to be in the sub regional plan.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP QUARTERLY UPDATE
The Committee received a presentation from Jo Abbott, Team Leader
Biodiversity and Duncan Grey Senior Ecology Scientist; Surface Water, on
biodiversity protection and restoration in the OOP zone. The biodiversity team
works closely with other teams on where projects need to be carried out.
Projects by type and by activity were highlighted, examples illustrated and
communication tools such as the website, newsletter, and biodiversity trail were
explained. It was noted that the Immediate Steps programme is currently under
review.
The Committee commented that OOP’s main thrust is with the catchment groups
and these groups could identify important opportunities in each catchment, then
develop a vision and a plan. It was noted that at the moment there is a reliance
on willing landowners, which is something the OOP Committee could concentrate
on.
Emma Coleman, Biodiversity Officer then gave a brief presentation on progress
with projects in the zone. It was suggested that communities could be
encouraged to be more involved in planting and also weed control afterwards, to
ensure the success of projects.
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WORKING GROUP UPDATE - BIODIVERSITY
John Talbot gave an update on the biodiversity working group and made a
request for ECan to undertake a mapping exercise to bring together biodiversity
information held by all agencies – Dept of Conservation and local authorities for
example, to create an integrated picture for the zone. The aim would be to create
a comprehensive picture, with biodiversity part of that picture and enabling
biodiversity opportunities to be identified from the map, with the ability to more
easily create potential linkages. Jo Abbott advised that similar work is well
established in Britain and some work has been done in Wellington. There may
already be a lot of information available for the local map.
Biodiversity needs to be integrated with other factors such as water quantity and
quality, pest control, development, nitrate leaching etc and biodiversity needs to
be integrated into the planning process at local, zone and regional level. At a
local level it is easier to do ‘opportunity mapping’ with a willing farmer and at
regional level it is mostly dealing with public land, however at zone level where
there is a mix of private and public land, it can be more difficult.
A two pronged approach is being proposed –
 Information held by agencies such as the QE II Trust, DOC, Councils etc,
can be made available for a strategic zone overview.
 At farm level, opportunities can be mapped and integrated with farm
environment plans. This could also work for water user groups and
catchment groups, enabling people involved in those groups to identify
opportunities. (Although it was pointed out that some people can be wary
at having areas of their properties identified on a map.)
Proposed John Talbot
Seconded Mark Webb
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“a
b
That the Committee notes the work underway, and supports the ongoing
directions; and
Requests ECan to undertake a mapping exercise to bring together
biodiversity information held by all agencies (DOC, Council, LINZ, QEII,
ECan etc) to create an integrated picture for the OOP Zone.”
MOTION CARRIED
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INFRASTRUCTURE
The Committee considered a report by Matthew Ross (Regional Committee
Facilitator) and Dennis Jamieson (Project Leader Infrastructure) on the Regional
Committee’s engagement with zone committees regarding the project to transfer
water from Lake Tekapo into South Canterbury (including water for hydropower
and irrigation). The Regional Committee is to visit the study area in May to
consider the project report findings. The full Regional Committee will consider
feedback from the Regional Infrastructure Working Group in June. There is an
opportunity for zone committees to discuss the study report then contribute to the
regional discussion.
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UPDATE OF OOP INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES
The Committee considered a report by Dennis Jamieson and Brett Painter
providing an update on infrastructure initiatives potentially relevant to the OOP
zone and with reference to the OOP ZIP, including potential water supplies from
the north, south and west. It was suggested that the OOP Committee needs to
know how much water is available and what it would cost, especially given that
Timaru District Council will have to make a decision in regard to its public water
supply by December 2014.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP QUARTERLY UPDATE (cont’d)
Hannah Leppard briefly spoke to her report on the catchment groups progress.
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WORKING GROUP UPDATES –
Action on the Ground
A successful workshop was held with industry on 28 March. It was agreed that
the group now needs to take those parties forward and meet with them on a
regular basis. It was suggested that LINZ also be involved, and this will be
followed up.
Community Engagement
The Committee considered a report by Gerald Raymond and Katherine Trought
(Director Communications) on a communication and engagement programme for
2014. The programme met with general agreement, with the added suggestion
that the agendas for the OOP meetings be forwarded to Federated Farmers to
circulate amongst its members, and the meetings to be advertised in farming
publications in order to encourage attendance by members of the farming
community.
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ELECTION OF REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
The Committee considered a report by Barbara Nicholas on the appointment of a
Regional Committee representative.
Proposed David Henshaw
Seconded Kylee Galbraith
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“That John Talbot be appointed as the OOP Committee representative to the
Regional Committee.”
There being no further nominations the motion was put and CARRIED and John
Talbot was declared the Regional Committee representative.
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FACILITATOR’S UPDATE
Treaty of Waitangi Training Workshop
A workshop on the Treaty of Waitangi is being run on April 15 and 16 for anyone
on the committee who is interested.
Visit to Ngai Tahu Farms
Following the visit by Sir Mark Solomon a trip has been arranged to Ngai Tahu
farms in Waimakariri on Monday 5 May, which is the same day as the OOP
Committee monthly meeting. It was suggested that the visit should be made
available to a wider group than just the committee. It was agreed that catchment
group leaders could also be invited.
Urban Waterways
Barbara Nicholas advised that as requested she has met with TDC staff to
discuss opportunities for contributing to the health of urban water ways. Arising
from these conversations, it is proposed to hold discussions with the Department
of Conservation, LINZ, Timaru District Council, ECan, land management advisors
and the local Runanga around opportunities for upgrading the Washdyke lagoon.
The meeting concluded at 4pm.
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Chairman
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FOR THE MEETING OF 9 JUNE 2014
Agenda Item No 6
Prepared by Barbara Nicholas, Environment Canterbury
Reflections on Tekapo Transfer economics report
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Purpose
To reflect on the outcomes of the Tekapo Transfer report (May 2014).
Background
The Zone committee received a briefing on the Tekapo Transfer Review 2014 at a
meeting on 12 May 2014, at the Mackenzie District Council offices in Fairlie.
This meeting was hosted by the regional committee of the CWMS, and was also
attended by some members of the Upper and Lower Waitaki zone committees. The
OOP chair and the convener of the water resources working group also attended a field
trip with the regional committee immediately prior to the briefing.
There will be an opportunity to reflect on the report, informed by further thinking of the
water resources working group. Dennis Jamieson will be present to respond to further
questions and suggestions to progress work to improve water supply in the zone.
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COMMITTEE
MEMORANDUM
MEMO TO:
Orari-Opihi-Pareora zone committee
DATE:
9 June 2014
SUBJECT:
Landcare Trust Catchment Improvement Project the in the Opihi
Phil Keen has provided the following update on the confirmation of the Sustainable
Farming Funded Catchment Improvement Project.
Attached is a summary of the application setting out the three year programme and
associated milestones.
All cash funders have re affirmed their contributions ( NZLT, Rabobank, DINZ) and the
CEO of Mackenzie District Council has a submission in to the current annual planning
process to support the project and the results of this should be known mid June.
All in kind funders have been contacted and are ‘on board’
I have had discussions with reps for another MPI/SFF approved project on Sustainable
Dairy Grazing which will be Central Otago based (strongly supported by Beef+Lamb
and DairyNZ) and agreed to collaborate / share information for mutual / maximising
benefits to both projects.
I have provided feedback and confirmations of information requested by MPI/ SFF and
await their advice to complete contract process. Their target date for this is 14 June.
So as to not complicate the contracting process I would prefer to work in any possible
cash contribution from MDC as well as the timing and format of community catchment
workshops/ master class post contract and after we have had a collective opportunity
to discuss the timing and content of this component based on catchment group
development and what are the ‘needs’.
I will update you on the contracting process as it evolves and look forward to the
meeting on 7 July”.
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WOW- Opihi
General description of Deliverables
 Coordination of 5 farmer catchment groups, and their wider communities, to
develop widespread understanding and ownership of water and nutrient
management problems and solutions. Strengthening of relationships will
occur between the stakeholders through community events, meetings
workshops, focus groups and field days.
 Use a variety of communication methods to engage the community to develop
solutions to use water more efficiently. Look at options for the use of new
water to improve water quality, water reliability, and increase the area under
irrigation.
 Provide coordination and support for the delivery of Farm Environment Plan
(FEP) workshops (up to 10 per annum). These FEP workshops will take
farmers through a process of problem awareness and acceptance and
environmental risk identification at both a catchment and property level. Build
capacity and capability within the community by delivering a master class in
community-led catchment management and foster farmer leadership within
the catchment groups.
 Review SFF projects, Pastoral 21 and other current research on winter
management and good practices to reduce nutrient losses to identify new,
innovative approaches for the project's catchment groups to adopt.
 Farmers will identify on-farm good management practice (GMP) and solutions
tailored to each sub-catchment/group with a focus on water quality, water use
efficiency and winter management to reduce property and catchment risks.
The ADOPT tool will be used to prioritise GMPs.
 Provide a targeted extension programme for on-farm GMP adoption through
case studies and practical workshops and field days.
o
o
o
Demonstrate how improved catchment and farm management can
reduce N, P and soil sediment in the rivers and improve ground water
quality.
Increase farmer understanding around nutrient management, why it is
important and its value for the farming business
Show case farms using best management practices or innovative
approaches
 Resources developed will include fact sheets on winter crop management,
reducing sediment in streams, nitrogen mitigation strategies, and approaches
to improving water use efficiency
 Build capacity and capability within the community by delivering a master-class
in community-led catchment management and foster farmer leadership within
the catchment groups.

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The project will trial ADOPT, an Australia model designed to enhance the
uptake of good management practices. This free and easy to use software
helps to identify what practices, tools and innovations are going to have
highest uptake so therefore prioritises the extension activities for farmers. This
tool has the potential to assist in achieving better adoption within SFF
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projects, and other sustainable land management initiatives. The tool will be
evaluated by the project team to determine its usefulness.

The project will extend key messages from new research on winter
management developed under Pastoral 21 and Southern Wintering Systems
(DairyNZ) due to be completed in 2014/2015. These new research solutions
will be included in on-farm demonstration field days and workshops focused
on supporting improved management of winter feed crops.

This extension programme will deliver catchment management and Good
Management Practice training to farmers in the 5 catchment groups. This will
involve taking farmers through a process of
problem awareness and
acceptance; environmental risk identification at both a catchment and
individual
property
level;
individual
property
planning
and
finally
implementing good practice. Good Management Practices and solutions to
reduce the environmental risks will be identified by farmer/catchment groups
and uptake supported by a wide range of industry organisations.
3 year Programme

Year 1

1. Project Governance and Collaborative Approach

a. Confirm project collaborative governance (through the OOP Zone
Committee ).

b. Provide support and coordinate for the 5 catchment groups and the wider
community networks

c. Develop a Communication Strategy and Extension Plan. Identify
Communication and Social opportunities to achieve extension of good
practice. Use a variety of communication methods including workshops,
newsletter, local newspapers, social media
Milestone Number
M-000323
Milestone
Description
Project governance and collaborative approach
Activities
Undertaken
Confirm collaborative governance structure. Establish terms of
reference for Project's steering group. Establish a coordinated
approach
across
farmer
groups.
Develop
Project
Communication Plan Prepare a Project newsletter. Establish
Project stakeholder database
Deliverables/Eviden
Project steering group meeting held. Terms of Reference for
project governance completed.
Meetings to establish
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ce of Completion

coordinated catchment groups completed and recorded.
Project Communication Plan and website prepared. First
newsletter sent.
Project stakeholder database established.
Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In Kind
Contrib
Total
31/12/201
4
$27,580.00
$5,000.00
$15,640.00
$48,220.00
2. Good Management Practice
a. Literature review and research review of SFF projects, Pastoral 21 and other
current research on winter management and good management practices to
reduce nutrient losses to identify new, innovative approaches for the
project/catchment area.

b. Farmers identify on-farm GMPs and solutions tailored to each
subcatchment/group with a focus on nutrient management, water use
efficiency and winter management

c. Establish a tool kit of GMPs

d. Pilot the use of ADOPT to prioritise and enhance adoption of practices
identified. The ADOPT tool helps to identify practices that are most likely to
be
taken
up
and
considers
cost,
risk,
ease
of
application
etc.
e. Set up a monitoring and evaluation process so farmer learning and project
outcomes can be evaluated in year 3 of the project.
Milestone Number
M-000337
Milestone
Description
Identify good management practices
Activities
Undertaken
Literature and research review of GMPs. Field days held to
discuss practical GMPs tailored to the group's needs. Establish
a tool kit of GMPs. ADOPT tool trialled. Set up a monitoring
and evaluation process of project
Deliverables/Eviden
ce of Completion
GMPs toolkit completed. 2 farmer field days completed and
notes prepared on new or additional farmer-identified GMPs
compiled. ADOPT tool trialled and short report prepared on
its utility within the project.
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Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In
Kind Total
Contrib
31/03/201
5
$18,260.00
$5,000.00
$12,420.00
12
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3. Build Capability Within the Community:
a. Deliver a masterclass on community-led catchment management.

b. Coordinate and support the delivery of Farm Environment Plan (FEP)
workshops. This will involve taking farmers through a process of problem
awareness and acceptance; environmental risk identification at both a
catchment and individual property level; and individual property planning. (up
to 10 FEP workshops will be delivered.)
Milestone Number
M-000324
Milestone
Description
Building Capability in the community
Activities
Undertaken
Deliver a masterclass on community-led catchment
management.
Coordinate and support the delivery of Farm Environment Plan
(FEP) workshops
Deliverables/Eviden
ce of Completion
Catchment management masterclass completed and reported.
3 fact sheet case studies distributed to project stakeholder
network. Minutes of steering group meetings recorded.
Project website updated.
Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In
Kind Total
Contrib
30/06/201
5
$27,460.00
$5,000.00
$29,157.00
$61,617.00

Year 2
4. Winter Management

a. Set up a on farm demonstration of good practices for winter feed crops (2
locations)

b. Provide demonstration days on 2 sites (upper & lower catchment) on
winter crop management (kale or fodder beet) to reduce nitrogen leaching.
Present key messages from Pastoral 21 research and other research. Provide
Overseer modelling and scenarios for each demonstration site to extend
options to reduce N leaching.

c. Develop fact sheets resource on GMPs for winter crop management
Milestone Number
M-000338
Milestone
Description
Winter Management
Activities
Undertaken
Set up on-farm demonstration sites in 2 locations across the
catchment of GMPs for winter feed crops. Undertake 2
demonstration site field days to showcase GMPs for winter
crop management to reduce nitrogen leaching. Prepare a fact
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sheet resource on GMPs
Deliverables/Eviden
ce of Completion

Demonstration sites prepared and 2 field days undertaken.
Winter crop management GMP factsheet distributed to
stakeholder network. Second Project newsletter distributed.
Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In Kind
Contrib
Total
30/09/201
5
$15,820.00
$5,000.00
$14,960.00
$35,780.00
5. GMP Extension and Adoption
a. Increase farmer understanding around sediment and nutrient management
and water use efficiency

b Show case farms using good management practices

c. Deliver 5 GMP field days or workshops (one in each catchment group area)
across the catchment

d. Prepare 3 GMP factsheets on sediment management, nutrient management
and water use efficiency

e. Coordinate and support the delivery of Farm Environment Plan (FEP)
workshops. This will involve taking farmers through a process of problem
awareness and acceptance; environmental risk identification at both a
catchment and individual property level; and individual property planning. (up
to 10 FEP workshops will be delivered)

f. Review the use of the ADOPT tool to support GMP uptake and adoption
Milestone Number
M-000339
Milestone
Description
GMP Extension and Adoption
Activities
Undertaken
Deliver extension programme on GMPs using workshops, field
days and factsheets.
GMPs will focus on sediment
management, nutrient management and water use efficiency.
Review the use of the ADOPT tool to support GMP uptake and
adoption.
Deliverables/Eviden
ce of Completion
5 GMP field days or workshops held and notes on each event
posted on project website. 3 GMP factsheets.. Report
prepared on efficacy of ADOPT tool.
Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In
Kind Total
Contrib
30/04/201
6
$46,130.00
$8,000.00
$35,613.00
$89,743.00

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6. Community Solutions for New Water
a. Host workshop focused on developing solutions to use water more
efficiently and options for the use of new water.

b. Use a variety of communication methods including project newsletter, local
newspapers, social media to engage the community to develop solutions to
use water more efficiently & options for new water
Milestone Number
M-000340
Milestone
Description
Community Solutions for New Water
Activities
Undertaken
Host 2 workshops focused on developing solutions to use
water more efficiently and options for the use of new water
Deliverables/Eviden
ce of Completion
2 Workshops on community solutions for water efficiency and
new water use completed. Notes on the project website.
Minutes of steering group meetings recorded. Project website
updated
Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In
Kind Total
Contrib
30/06/201
6
$8,500.00
$10,000.00
$24,480.00
$42,980.00


Year 3
7. GMP Extension and Adoption Continued

a. Continue to deliver extension programme on GMPs using workshops and
field days

b. Deliver 5 GMP field days or workshops (one in each catchment group area)
across the catchment

c. Coordinate and support the delivery of Farm Environment Plan (FEP)
workshops. This will involve taking farmers through a process of problem
awareness and acceptance; environmental risk identification at both a
catchment and individual property level; and individual property planning. (up
to 10 FEP workshops will be delivered)
Milestone Number
M-000344
Milestone
Description
GMP Extension and Adoption Continued
Activities
Undertaken
5 GMP field days/ workshops, one per catchment; coordinate
and support the delivery of up to 10 FEP workshops.
Deliverables/Eviden
ce of Completion
Notes / photos of events on project website on the project
website. Minutes of steering group meetings recorded and
Project website updated
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Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In Kind
Contrib
Total
31/12/201
6
$26,800.00
$3,000.00
$36,553.00
$66,353.00
8. National Showcase of GMPs
a. Deliver a national workshop on learnings and key messages from GMP
adoption in this project. The workshop will showcase successful case studies
of GMP adoption across sediment and nutrient management, winter crop
management and water use efficiency. Participants in other catchment
groups, SFF projects and research programmes across NZ will be encouraged
to attend and share experiences in delivering sustainable land and water
outcomes.
b. Evaluate the effectiveness of the project - what have stakeholders learnt,
changes in decision making, what actions have changes as a result of the the
GMP extension plus the FEPs. The findings will be included in the national
workshop.
Milestone Number
M-000345
Milestone
Description
National showcase of GMPs
Activities
Undertaken
Deliver a national workshop on learnings and key messages
from GMP and FEP adoption
Deliverables/Eviden
ce of Completion
National showcase of GMPs delivered. A report on the
national workshop will be prepared and uploaded on to the
project website.

Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In Kind
Contrib
Total
30/03/201
7
$29,240.00
$5,000.00
$13,610.00
$47,850.00
9. Sharing the Knowledge
a. Prepare end of project report detailing the learnings and outcomes of the
project. This will include an in-depth review of the use of the ADOPT tool to
support GMP uptake and adoption.

b. Prepare a summary factsheet based on the final report and distribute
nationally through project partner networks.
Milestone Number
M-000346
Milestone
Description
Sharing the knowledge
Activities
Undertaken
Prepare end of project report detailing the learnings and
outcomes of the project, include an in-depth review the use of
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the ADOPT tool to support GMP uptake and adoption. A
summary factsheet based on the report prepared and
distributed nationally through project partner networks.
Deliverables/Eviden
ce of Completion
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End of project report prepared. Summary factsheet on key
project outcomes prepared and distributed. Media articles on
project successes and findings prepared and distributed
through media networks. Project website updated.
Due Date
MPI
Amount
Non-MPI
Cash
In Kind
Contrib
Total
30/06/201
7
$28,480.00
$5,000.00
$5,126.00
$38,606.00
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ORARI-OPIHI-PAREORA ZONE WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
FOR THE MEETING OF 9 JUNE 2014
Report for Agenda Item No 7c
Prepared by Hannah Leppard (Land Management Advisor, Environment
Canterbury)
OOP Zone Committee Meeting – Land Management Advisor update
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Purpose of Report
This report is an update on catchment group development and other initiatives for the
period April – May 2014.
Opihi Catchment
Barkers Creek
A field trip was held on the 28 May. The field trip looked at three sites – from the Upper
down to the Lower Catchment (Barkers Creek – Waihi River confluence). The field trip
was a follow up from the meeting held in April at which the results from the recent
Barkers Creek surface water quality monitoring programme were presented. The field
trip looked at the various land uses, issues and opportunities in the catchment. Lee
Burbery (Senior Groundwater Scientist) was also in attendance to provide background
information on potential mitigation measures e.g. Bioreactors.
Next steps:

Following up on information requests and provide further support around the
Land and Water Regional Plan requirements and implications
Te Ngawai
The first Te Ngawai Catchment meeting was held on the 19 May at the Cave Hall. A
surface water quality presentation was delivered and a Te Ngawai Steering Group was
confirmed. The Te Ngawai catchment will also be extended to include Totara Valley.
Next steps:

Scoping exercise – to ensure all landowners are informed of group, building of
local knowledge and identification of critical source areas in the catchments
Kakahu
Next steps:

The next meeting is scheduled for the 16 June at the St Johns Room –
Geraldine at 7pm

The focus of the meeting will be on identifying critical source areas in the
catchment and collating existing water quality monitoring information to inform
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the development of a potential water quality monitoring programme for the
Kakahu
All Catchment Groups - planning and development
The Orari-Opihi-Pareora Project Schedule is due to be drafted. The Project Schedule
sets out how Environment Canterbury will implement the Land Use, Water Quality and
Biodiversity components of the Orari-Opihi-Pareora Zone Implementation Programme
(ZIP) for June 2014-2015.
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