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15 February 2023, 3:42 PM
We have advice around regulations for those in areas severely impacted by the cyclone to help the primary sector get back on its feet. We've also listed contact details and welfare information here.
Infrastructure such as farm bridges and culverts have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle can be replaced without the need for resource consent on the basis they are repaired or reinstated on a like-for-like basis. Culverts should generally be replaced like-for-like, but if this is not practical stay close to the original size and consider the downstream effects on your property or your neighbours' of larger culverts. Keep a brief record to the replacement - if the replacement is larger than the original, keep a note of location and size, and take a photo.
Stream culvert replacements should be done in a manner that provides for fish passage. People can contact our freshwater team on 0508 800 800 for assitance with culvert requirements. If you are uncertain about your regulatory situation, call 0508 800 800 and asked for the duty planner. Email for river management related issues RMEnquiries@horizons.govt.nz
Animal welfare If stock need to be buried this should be done in areas away from waterways. We recognise fences alongside waterways will be impacted and it will take time to reinstate these.
Where milk needs to be disposed of to ensure animal welfare is maintained, it should be disposed into the farm dairy effluent system and then discharged to land. Full or overflowing effluent systems can also be discharged to land.