the discharge is associated with the use of land on a farm for holding cattle in a feedlot; and

the discharge is into or onto land, including in circumstances that may result in the contaminant (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from the contaminant) entering water.

be no more than 4 months old; or

weigh no more than 120 kg.

does not comply with the condition in regulation 9(3); but

complies with the conditions in subclause (3) of this regulation.

the discharge is associated with the use of land on a farm for holding cattle in a feedlot; and

the discharge is into or onto land, including in circumstances that may result in the contaminant (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from the contaminant) entering water.

the base area of the feedlot must be sealed so that water cannot permeate at a rate greater than 10^-9 m/s; and

effluent expelled in the feedlot must be collected, stored, and disposed of in accordance with a rule in a regional or district plan, or a resource consent; and

the feedlot must be at least 50 m away from any water body, any water abstraction bore, any drain, and the coastal marine area.

the condition in regulation 9(3); and

any condition in regulation 10(3).

the discharge is associated with the use of land on a farm for holding cattle in a feedlot; and

the discharge is into or onto land, including in circumstances that may result in the contaminant (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from the contaminant) entering water.

the discharge is associated with the use of land on a farm for holding cattle in a stockholding area (other than a feedlot); and

the discharge is into or onto land, including in circumstances that may result in the contaminant (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from the contaminant) entering water.

be no more than 4 months old; or

weigh no more than 120 kg.

does not comply with the condition in regulation 12(3); but

complies with the applicable condition or conditions in subclause (3) or (4) of this regulation.

the discharge is associated with the use of land on a farm for holding cattle in a stockholding area (other than a feedlot); and

the discharge is into or onto land, including in circumstances that may result in the contaminant (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from the contaminant) entering water.

the farm has a certified freshwater farm plan that applies to the holding of cattle in the stockholding area; and

a certifier has certified that the adverse effects (if any) allowed for by the plan in relation to the holding of cattle in the stockholding area are no greater than those allowed for by the conditions in subclause (4).

the base area of the stockholding area must be sealed so that water cannot permeate at a rate greater than 10^-9 m/s; and

effluent expelled in the stockholding area must be collected, stored, and disposed of in accordance with a rule in a regional or district plan, or a resource consent; and

the stockholding area must be at least 50 m away from any water body, any water abstraction bore, any drain, and the coastal marine area.

the condition in regulation 12(3); and

the applicable condition, or any of the applicable conditions, in regulation 13(3) or (4).

the discharge is associated with the use of land on a farm for holding cattle in a stockholding area (other than a feedlot); and

the discharge is into or onto land, including in circumstances that may result in the contaminant (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from the contaminant) entering water.

the critical source area must not be grazed; and

vegetation must be maintained as ground cover over all of the critical source area; and

maintaining that vegetation must not include cultivation or harvesting of annual forage crops.

the discharge is for the purpose of applying nitrogen to land in pastoral land use; and

the discharge is into the air, or into or onto land, including in circumstances that may result in the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from the fertiliser) entering water.

the discharge is for the purpose of applying nitrogen to land in pastoral land use; and

the discharge is into the air, or into or onto land, including in circumstances that may result in the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from the fertiliser) entering water.

the applicant provides the consent authority with a report by a suitably qualified and experienced practitioner that—

the consent authority is satisfied as to the matters in the practitioner’s report.

ensure that the rate at which nitrogen may enter water as a result of their application of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser to the land in pastoral land use in a contiguous landholding does not exceed the baseline rate for that contiguous landholding; and

report their use of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser to the consent authority each year.

nitrogen, as a component of the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser, were applied to the land in pastoral land use in a contiguous landholding at the highest rate that does not exceed the nitrogen cap; and

the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser were applied to the land in pastoral land use in the contiguous landholding using the good practices set out in the practitioner’s report.

the area of land in pastoral land use in the contiguous landholding and, within that land, the areas of the following (all in hectares):

the area of land in other uses in the contiguous landholding (in hectares):

the receipts for the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser purchased for the contiguous landholding:

the types of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser applied to the contiguous landholding and, for each type, the percentage of the nitrogen component by weight:

the rate at which each type of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser was applied (in kg/ha/year)—

the dates on which the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser was applied.

is for the purpose of natural inland wetland restoration, wetland maintenance, or biosecurity; and

complies with the conditions.

is for the purpose of natural inland wetland restoration, wetland maintenance, or biosecurity; and

complies with the conditions.

the activity is for the purpose of natural inland wetland restoration, wetland maintenance, or biosecurity; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity complies with the conditions.

the activity must comply with the general conditions on natural inland wetland activities in regulation 55; and

if the activity is vegetation clearance, earthworks, or land disturbance, the activity must not occur over more than 500 m² or 10% of the area of the natural inland wetland, whichever is smaller; and

if the activity is a discharge of water, it must not be a restricted discretionary activity as described in regulation 39(3A).

the earthworks or land disturbance is for planting for restoration or wetland maintenance purposes; or

the vegetation clearance, the earthworks, or the land disturbance is for clearance of exotic vegetation for biosecurity purposes; or

the vegetation clearance, the earthworks, or the land disturbance is for clearance of indigenous vegetation that is demonstrably necessary for biosecurity purposes; or

the vegetation clearance, the earthworks, or the land disturbance is for clearance of exotic vegetation, using hand-held tools, for restoration or wetland maintenance; or

the vegetation clearance, the earthworks, or the land disturbance is for clearance of exotic vegetation (other than clearance to which paragraph (d) applies) for restoration or wetland maintenance that is undertaken in accordance with—

assess any restoration or wetland maintenance activities against the relevant general conditions in regulation 55; and

address the matters in Schedule 2 that are relevant to the activity proposed; and

be provided to the council at least 10 working days before the clearance begins.

assess any restoration or wetland maintenance activities against the relevant general conditions in regulation 55; and

address the matters in Schedule 2 that are relevant to the activity proposed.

is for the purpose of natural inland wetland restoration, wetland maintenance, or biosecurity; and

does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 38(4).

is for the purpose of natural inland wetland restoration, wetland maintenance, or biosecurity; and

does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 38(4).

the activity is for the purpose of natural inland wetland restoration, wetland maintenance, or biosecurity; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity does not comply with the condition in regulation 38(4)(a).

the discharge is for the purpose of natural inland wetland restoration, wetland maintenance, or biosecurity; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the discharge does not comply with the condition in regulation 38(4)(a).

is for the purpose of scientific research; and

complies with the conditions.

is for the purpose of scientific research; and

complies with the conditions.

the activity is for the purpose of scientific research; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity complies with the conditions.

the activity must comply with the general conditions on natural inland wetland activities in regulation 55; and

the activity must not result in the formation of new pathways, boardwalks, or other accessways; and

if the activity is vegetation clearance, earthworks, or land disturbance, the activity must not—

if the activity is a discharge of water, it must not be a restricted discretionary activity as described in regulation 41(3A).

is for the purpose of scientific research; and

does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 40(4).

is for the purpose of scientific research; and

does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 40(4).

the activity is for the purpose of scientific research; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity does not comply with the conditions in regulation 40(4), but does comply with the conditions in subclause (4) of this regulation.

the discharge is for the purpose of scientific research; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

it does not comply with the conditions in regulation 40(4), but does comply with the conditions in subclause (4) of this regulation.

the activity must be undertaken only for as long as necessary to achieve its purpose; and

before the activity starts, a record must be made (for example, by taking photographs) of the original condition of the natural inland wetland’s bed profile and hydrological regime that is sufficiently detailed to enable compliance with paragraph (c) to be verified; and

the bed profile and hydrological regime of the natural inland wetland must be returned to their original condition no later than 30 days after the start of the activity.

the activity is for the purpose of constructing a wetland utility structure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity complies with the conditions.

the discharge is for the purpose of constructing a wetland utility structure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

it complies with the conditions.

the activity must be undertaken only for as long as necessary to achieve its purpose; and

before the activity starts, a record must be made (for example, by taking photographs) of the original condition of the natural inland wetland’s bed profile and hydrological regime that is sufficiently detailed to enable compliance with paragraph (c) to be verified; and

the bed profile and hydrological regime of the natural inland wetland must be returned to their original condition no later than 30 days after the start of the activity.

is for the purpose of maintaining a wetland utility structure; and

complies with the conditions.

is for the purpose of maintaining a wetland utility structure; and

complies with the conditions.

the activity is for the purpose of maintaining a wetland utility structure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity complies with the conditions.

the activity must comply with the general conditions on natural inland wetland activities in regulation 55; and

the activity must not be for the purpose of increasing the size of the wetland utility structure; and

the activity must not result in the formation of new pathways, boardwalks, or other accessways; and

if the activity is vegetation clearance, earthworks, or land disturbance, the activity must not—

if the activity is a discharge of water, it must not be a restricted discretionary activity as described in regulation 44(3A).

is for the purpose of maintaining a wetland utility structure; and

does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 43(4).

is for the purpose of maintaining a wetland utility structure; and

does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 43(4).

the activity is for the purpose of maintaining a wetland utility structure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 43(4), but does comply with the conditions in subclause (4) of this regulation.

the discharge is for the purpose of maintaining a wetland utility structure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

it does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 43(4), but does comply with the conditions in subclause (4) of this regulation.

the activity must be undertaken only for as long as necessary to achieve its purpose; and

before the activity starts, a record must be made (for example, by taking photographs) of the original condition of the natural inland wetland’s bed profile and hydrological regime that is sufficiently detailed to enable compliance with paragraph (c) to be verified; and

the bed profile and hydrological regime of the natural inland wetland must be returned to their original condition no later than 30 days after the start of the activity.

is for the purpose of constructing specified infrastructure; and

results, or is likely to result, in the complete or partial drainage of all or part of the natural inland wetland.

the activity is for the purpose of constructing or upgrading specified infrastructure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

the discharge is for the purpose of constructing or upgrading specified infrastructure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

satisfied itself that the specified infrastructure will provide significant national or regional benefits; and

satisfied itself that there is a functional need for the specified infrastructure in that location; and

applied the effects management hierarchy.

is for the purpose of quarrying activities; and

results, or is likely to result, in the complete or partial drainage of all or part of the wetland.

the activity is for the purpose of quarrying activities; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

the discharge is for the purpose of quarrying activities; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

satisfied itself that the quarrying activity will provide significant national or regional benefits; and

satisfied itself that there is a functional need or an operational need for the quarrying activity in that location; and

applied the effects management hierarchy.

is for the purpose of constructing or operating a landfill or a cleanfill area; and

results, or is likely to result, in the complete or partial drainage of all or part of the wetland.

the activity is for the purpose of constructing or operating a landfill or a cleanfill area; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

the discharge is for the purpose of constructing or operating a landfill or a cleanfill area; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

satisfied itself that the landfill or cleanfill area—

satisfied itself that—

applied the effects management hierarchy.

is for the purpose of constructing urban development; and

results in, or is likely to result in, the complete or partial drainage of all or part of the wetland.

the activity is for the purpose of constructing urban development; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

the discharge is for the purpose of constructing urban development; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

satisfied itself that the urban development—

satisfied itself that—

applied the effects management hierarchy.

occurs on land other than land that is identified for urban development in the operative provisions of a regional or district plan; or

occurs on land that is zoned in a district plan as general rural, rural production, or rural lifestyle.

the urban development is in the Bay of Plenty region; and

the activity is necessary for the purpose of urban development in areas specifically identified as planned urban growth areas in the SmartGrowth Programme.

the urban development will be of significant national, regional, or district benefit; and

the activity contributes to a well-functioning urban environment; and

there is another practicable alternative location in the area of development for the activity, and the extent to which other practicable alternative locations within the area of development would have equal or greater adverse effects on a natural inland wetland; and

an alternative configuration or design is practicable that would avoid, minimise, or remedy adverse effects on the natural inland wetland extent and values; and

the effects of the activity will be managed through applying the effects management hierarchy.

is for the purpose of the extraction of minerals and ancillary activities; and

results, or is likely to result, in the complete or partial drainage of all or part of the wetland.

the activity is for the purpose of the extraction of minerals and ancillary activities; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

the discharge is for the purpose of the extraction of minerals and ancillary activities; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland.

satisfied itself that the extraction of the minerals will provide significant national or regional benefits; and

satisfied itself that there is a functional need or an operational need for the extraction of minerals and ancillary activities in that location; and

applied the effects management hierarchy.

is for the purpose of maintaining or operating specified infrastructure or other infrastructure; and

complies with the conditions.

is for the purpose of maintaining or operating specified infrastructure or other infrastructure; and

complies with the conditions.

the activity is for the purpose of maintaining or operating specified infrastructure or other infrastructure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity complies with the conditions.

the activity must comply with the general conditions on natural inland wetland activities in regulation 55, but regulation 55(2), (3)(b) to (d), and (5) do not apply if the activity is for the purpose of maintaining or operating—

the activity must not be for the purpose of increasing the size, or replacing part, of the specified infrastructure or other infrastructure unless the increase or replacement is to provide for the passage of fish in accordance with these regulations; and

the activity must not result in the formation of new pathways, boardwalks, or other accessways; and

if the activity is vegetation clearance, earthworks, or land disturbance, the activity must not occur over more than 500 m² or 10% of the area of the natural inland wetland, whichever is smaller; and

if the activity is earthworks or land disturbance,—

if the activity is a discharge of water, it must not be a restricted discretionary activity as described in regulation 47(3A).

is for the purpose of maintaining or operating specified infrastructure or other infrastructure; and

does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 46(4).

is for the purpose of maintaining or operating specified infrastructure or other infrastructure; and

does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 46(4).

the activity is for the purpose of maintaining or operating specified infrastructure or other infrastructure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, or diversion and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, or diversion will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 46(4), but does comply with the conditions in subclause (5) of this regulation.

the discharge is for the purpose of maintaining or operating specified infrastructure or other infrastructure; and

there is a hydrological connection between the discharge and the wetland; and

the discharge will enter the wetland; and

the discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

it does not comply with any of the conditions in regulation 46(4), but does comply with the conditions in subclause (5) of this regulation.

the activity must be undertaken only for as long as necessary to achieve its purpose; and

before the activity starts, a record must be made (for example, by taking photographs) of the original condition of the natural inland wetland’s bed profile and hydrological regime that is sufficiently detailed to enable compliance with paragraph (c) to be verified; and

the bed profile and hydrological regime of the natural inland wetland must be returned to their original condition no later than 30 days after the start of the activity.

the condition in subclause (5)(c) does not apply to any part of the bed that is in direct contact with a part of the specified infrastructure or other infrastructure that was constructed for maintenance purposes; and

the 30-day limit in the condition in subclause (5)(c) does not apply if the maintenance and operation of the infrastructure necessitates the ongoing taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge of water.

sphagnum moss was harvested, or actively managed for harvest, in the area being harvested at any time between the start of 1 January 2010 and the close of 2 September 2020; and

the harvest complies with the conditions.

the harvest is carried out in accordance with a sphagnum moss harvesting plan that has been—

the harvest operator—

has been prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced harvest operator; and

includes the information required by Schedule 3.

the harvest to comply with the sphagnum moss harvesting plan; and

the harvest operator to monitor the harvest operation throughout the harvest; and

the harvest operator to assess the natural inland wetland after the harvest by completing the form set out in Schedule 4 and to provide the form to the consent authority no later than 20 workings days after the harvest ends.

is for the purpose of arable land use or horticultural land use in an area that was used for either of those uses at any time between the start of 1 January 2010 and the close of 2 September 2020; and

complies with the general conditions on natural inland wetland activities in regulation 55 (but regulation 55(2) does not apply).

is for the purpose of arable land use or horticultural land use in an area that was used for either of those uses at any time between the start of 1 January 2010 and the close of 2 September 2020; and

complies with the general conditions on natural inland wetland activities in regulation 55 (but regulation 55(2) does not apply).

is deposited as the result of a natural hazard; and

is causing, or is likely to cause, an immediate hazard to people or property.

is for the purpose of natural hazard works; and

complies with the conditions.

is for the purpose of natural hazard works; and

complies with the conditions.

the activity is for the purpose of natural hazard works; and

there is a hydrological connection between the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge and the wetland; and

the taking, use, damming, diversion, or discharge will change, or is likely to change, the water level range or hydrological function of the wetland; and

the activity complies with the conditions.

the activity must not—

the activity must be undertaken only to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of the natural hazard works; and

if the activity changes the profile of the bed of the natural inland wetland, the profile must be restored so that it does not inhibit the passage of fish; and

if the activity is earthworks or land disturbance, erosion and sediment control measures must,—

as soon as practicable (but no later than 3 months) after the activity ends,—

results, or is likely to result, in the complete or partial drainage of all or part of a natural inland wetland; and

does not have another status under any of regulations 38 to 51.

results, or is likely to result, in the complete or partial drainage of all or part of a natural inland wetland; and

does not have another status under any of regulations 38 to 51.

results, or is likely to result, in the complete or partial drainage of all or part of a natural inland wetland; and

does not have another status under any of regulations 38 to 51.

results, or is likely to result, in the complete or partial drainage of all or part of a natural inland wetland; and

does not have another status under any of regulations 38 to 51.

vegetation clearance within, or within a 10 m setback from, a natural inland wetland:

earthworks within, or within a 10 m setback from, a natural inland wetland:

the taking, use, damming, or diversion of water within, or within a 100 m setback from, a natural inland wetland if—

the discharge of water into water within, or within a 100 m setback from, a natural inland wetland if—

a description of the activity to be undertaken; and

a description of, and map showing, where the activity will be undertaken; and

a statement of when the activity will start and when it is expected to end; and

a description of the extent of the activity; and

their contact details.

the activity must not result in the discharge of a contaminant if the receiving environment includes any natural inland wetland in which the contaminant, after reasonable mixing, causes, or may cause, 1 or more of the following effects:

the activity must not increase the level of flood waters that would, in any flood event (regardless of probability), inundate all or any part of the 1% AEP floodplain (but see subclause (4)); and

the activity must not alter the natural movement of water into, within, or from any natural inland wetland (but see subclause (5)); and

the activity must not involve taking or discharging water to or from any natural inland wetland (but see subclause (5)); and

debris and sediment must not be placed—

owns or controls the only land or structures that would be affected by a flood in all or any part of the 1% AEP floodplain; or

has—

the activity must be undertaken during a period when there is a low risk of flooding; and

the activity must be undertaken only for as long as necessary to achieve its purpose; and

before the activity starts, a record must be made (for example, by taking photographs) of the original condition of any affected natural inland wetland’s bed profile and hydrological regime that is sufficiently detailed to enable compliance with paragraph (d) to be verified; and

the bed profile and hydrological regime of the natural inland wetland must be returned to their original condition no later than 14 days after the start of the activity; and

if the activity is damming, the dam must be no higher than 600 mm; and

if the activity is a diversion that uses a pump, a fish screen with mesh spacing no greater than 3 mm must be used on the intake.

the instability or subsidence of a slope or another land surface; or

the erosion of the bed or bank of any natural inland wetland; or

a change in the points at which water flows into or out of any natural inland wetland; or

a constriction on the flow of water within, into, or out of any natural inland wetland; or

the flooding or overland flow of water within, or flowing into or out of, any natural inland wetland.

during and after the activity, erosion and sediment control measures must be applied and maintained at the site of the activity to minimise adverse effects of sediment on natural inland wetlands; and

the measures must include stabilising or containing soil that is exposed or disturbed by the activity as soon as practicable after the activity ends; and

the measures referred to in paragraph (b) must remain in place until vegetation covers more than 80% of the site; and

if the activity is vegetation clearance, it must not result in earth remaining bare for longer than 3 months.

only indigenous species that are appropriate to a natural inland wetland (given the location and type of the natural inland wetland) may be planted in it; and

the activity must not result in the smothering of indigenous vegetation by debris and sediment; and

the activity must not disturb the roosting or nesting of indigenous birds during their breeding season; and

the activity must not disturb an area that is listed in a regional plan or water conservation order as a habitat for threatened indigenous fish; and

the activity must not, during a spawning season, disturb an area that is listed in a regional plan or water conservation order as a fish spawning area.

machinery, vehicles, and equipment used for the activity must be cleaned before entering any natural inland wetland (to avoid introducing pests, unwanted organisms, or exotic plants); and

machinery that is used for the activity must sit outside a natural inland wetland, unless it is necessary for the machinery to enter the natural inland wetland to achieve the purpose of the activity; and

if machinery or vehicles enter any natural inland wetland, they must be modified or supported to prevent them from damaging the natural inland wetland (for example, by widening the tracks of track-driven vehicles or using platforms for machinery to sit on); and

the mixing of construction materials, and the refuelling and maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment, must be done outside a 10 m setback from any natural inland wetland.

the activity must be undertaken only to the extent necessary to achieve its purpose; and

the activity must not involve the use of fire or explosives; and

if there is existing public access to a natural inland wetland, the activity must not prevent the public from continuing to access the natural inland wetland (unless that is required to protect the health and safety of the public or the persons undertaking the activity); and

no later than 5 days after the activity ends,—

the extent to which the nature, scale, timing, intensity, and location of the activity may have adverse effects on—

whether there are practicable alternatives to undertaking the activity that would avoid those adverse effects:

the extent to which those adverse effects will be managed to avoid the loss of the extent of the natural inland wetland and its values:

other measures to minimise or remedy those adverse effects:

how any of those adverse effects that are more than minor may be offset or compensated for if they cannot be avoided, minimised, or remedied:

the extent to which the effects of the activity will be managed through applying the effects management hierarchy:

the risk of flooding upstream or downstream of the natural inland wetland, and the measures to avoid, minimise, or remedy that risk:

the social, economic, environmental, and cultural benefits (if any) that are likely to result from the proposed activity (including the extent to which the activity may protect, maintain, or enhance ecosystems).

satisfied itself that there is a functional need for the reclamation of the river bed in that location; and

applied the effects management hierarchy.

a culvert:

a weir:

a flap gate (whether passive or non-passive):

a dam:

a ford.

an existing structure, meaning a structure that was in the river or connected area at the close of 2 September 2020, and including any later alterations or extensions of that structure:

a customary weir, meaning a weir that is used for the purpose of practising tikanga Māori, including customary fishing practices.

is the placement, alteration, extension, or reconstruction of any of the following structures in, on, over, or under the bed of any river or connected area:

is a permitted activity, or a class of activity that requires a resource consent, whether under this subpart or otherwise.

for a permitted activity; or

as a condition of a resource consent granted for the activity, for another class of activity.

the type of structure:

the geographical co-ordinates of the structure:

the flow of the river or connected area (whether none, low, normal, or high):

whether the water is tidal at the structure’s location:

at the structure’s location,—

whether there are improvements to the structure to mitigate any effects the structure may have on the passage of fish:

whether the structure protects particular species, or prevents access by particular species to protect other species:

the likelihood that the structure will impede the passage of fish:

visual evidence (for example, photographs) that shows both ends of the structure, viewed upstream and downstream.

is the placement, alteration, extension, or reconstruction of a culvert in, on, over, or under the bed of any river or connected area; and