Horizons Regional Council
Te Ahu a Turanga Alliance - Damien McGahan
Enquiries regarding the application can be made to Mark St Clair , Hill Young Cooper
Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons Regional Council) has received a suite of consent applications from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for activities associated with the construction of Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway in various locations in and around the Ruahine Ranges north of the Manawatū gorge.
Horizons recognises that given the developing COVID-19 situation, the timing of notification presents a number of considerations regarding the consenting process that will need to be worked through. Following discussions with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, we have carefully considered two key issues. These are that Te Ahu a Turanga is a hugely significant project for our region and indeed central New Zealand. Projects like Te Ahu a Turanga will be important as New Zealand recovers from the economic and social impacts of the pandemic. Equally we are conscious that the country will shortly be at Alert level 4 and many people will be working from home and/or looking after family. Horizons will continue to discuss these issues with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as the situation develops, including whether any special measures may be needed over the coming weeks to ensure appropriate public participation in the process.
ATH-2017201719.00
Land disturbance and vegetation clearance (and associated diversion of water and discharge of sediment) within the Hill Country Erosion Management Area, but outside of a rare, at-risk or threatened habitat and not within 10m of a watercourse.
Land Use (Land)
10 years
ATH-2020203333.00
Land disturbance and vegetation clearance (and associated diversion of water and discharge of sediment) within 10m of a watercourse, but outside of a rare, at-risk or threatened habitat.
Land Use (River & Lake Beds)
ATH-2020203335.00
Earthworks and vegetation clearance within a rare habitat or threatened habitat.
ATH-2020203336.00
Discharge of sediment during construction to a rare habitat or threatened habitat.
Discharge Permit (Land)
ATH-2020203337.00
Taking of water (dewatering).
Water Permit (Groundwater)
ATH-2020203338.00
For BR03, one stream diversion and five culverts in the bed of any lake or river, within a rare habitat or threatened habitat.
35 years
ATH-2020203339.00
Taking and diversion of water (diversion and drainage) within a rare habitat or threatened habitat.
Water Permit (Surface Water)
ATH-2020203340.00
Discharge of stormwater (once operation from Wetland 03) to a rare habitat or threatened habitat.
Discharge Permit (Water)
ATH-2020203341.00
Discharge of imported engineered fill.
ATH-2020203342.00
Diversion of streams.
ATH-2020203343.00
Placement of a bridge and associated disturbance, diversion, deposition and discharges, over the Manawatū River which is identified as a Schedule B – Site of Significance – Cultural.
ATH-2020203344.00
Placement of a bridge and associated disturbance, diversion, deposition and discharges, over the Mangamanaia Stream which is identified as a Schedule B – Value of Flood Control and Drainage.
ATH-2020203345.00
Culverts and associated disturbance, diversion, deposition and discharges, within watercourses which comply with Rule 17-10.
Unfortunately, due to the current situation with COVID-19 the application and accompanying information may not be viewed in person. We are also unable to print and send this application to those wishing to hold their own copy as given the volume of application documents this would require courier delivery. All application documents may be downloaded from this page however, (see Application Documents above) or alternatively, an electronic copy of the application (USB) can be requested be sent via regular post by emailing consent.submissions@horizons.govt.nz. We understand this may be difficult for some, and apologise for the inconvenience. Horizons Regional Council and NZ Transport Agency are committed to ensuring appropriate public participation in this process.
You can also request a copy of the application from the Consents Department of the Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council via email
Public submissions can be received up until April 24, 2020 4:45 PM
1 Pre hearings scheduled
District Court Building, Level 5, 49 Ballance Street, Wellington 6011
The Court presently proposes that the initial mediation will take place at the Environment Court in Wellington on Monday 22nd and (if required) Tuesday 23rd June 2020. These dates are INDICATIVE ONLY and are yet to be confirmed.