There has been extensive consultation over the past couple of years on the introduction of a consent-holder charge towards our scientific investigations and monitoring work. The consultation has now concluded.
Environment Canterbury originally proposed in 2009 the introduction of what was then called ‘State of the Environment charges relating to water’. Following an initial round of public consultation in 2009 implementation was delayed until the 2010/11 year.
An Environment Canterbury Working Group was set up in August 2009 to conduct a further round of consultation. The Working Group included three Environment Canterbury Councillors and seven stakeholder representatives (Irrigation NZ, Federated Farmers, Meridian Energy, Horticulture NZ, the Water Rights Trust, Selwyn District Council, and one individual).
The Working Group ran a series of public meetings throughout Canterbury in November and December 2009 seeking further feedback on how to implement the charges. A total of 128 submissions were received from consent holders. The Working Group provided recommendations to the Environment Canterbury Council for inclusion in the Annual Plan.
There was a further round of consultation via the Annual Plan with the opportunity for stakeholders to make submissions in April 2010.
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