14 / 20
2.
The Waipa River catchment referred to in map Area C and part of map Area A (page 7)
The primary environmental issues are sedimentation and microbe contamination. A 20
year Catchment Plan has been developed that maps out the most efective manner by
which these issues can be addressed. Projects in this area will focus on those actions that
support the implementation of this Catchment Plan.
Those applications that are based on the mauri of the Upper Waipa River should
consider and document the extent to which the project will further the achievement of
the Maniapoto Environmental Management Plan. Discussion of such projects with the
Maniapoto Maori Trust Board is recommended.
Priority projects will include those that lead to outcomes such as:
• Riparian setbacks along the river and feeder streams, riparian planting and fencing
• Land retirement/aforestation of severely eroding land, including hill planting and
forestry
• Biodiversity (protection/restoration of valuable habitats, including restoration of river
network connectivity for biota to upstream habitats)
• Wetland protection and restoration, including reconnection and/or enhancement of
of channel habitats
• Identification, prioritisation and stabilisation of erosion hotspots including river
banks at a scale appropriate for reducing suspended sediment loads
• Assess and implement farm scale management methods to promote land use change
in ash and mudstone catchments.
3.
Above the Karapiro Dam to the Huka Falls referred to in map Area C and part of map Area
A (page 7)
Priorities for Trust funding for this area include projects that address:
• Biodiversity improvement, including in-stream biota
• Larger riparian setbacks along the river and feeder streams, riparian planting and
fencing
• Wetland restoration, protection and recreation, including headwater seeps and springs
• Protecting the diversity of natural landscapes such as unique geothermal landscapes
• Catchment management plans
• Protection and restoration of native sheries and their habitats
• Reducing nutrient inputs into hydro lakes
• Improving access to the Waikato River.
Restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River
14