Ngā whakaritenga tauwhāiti mō ngā mana whakahaere o te rohe i raro i te Tauākī Kaupapahere ā-Motu mō te Whakahaere Wai Māori

Specific requirements for local authorities under the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM) includes additional requirements for all local authorities and councils, and some specific requirements for Auckland.

Requirements for local authorities

Mapping and monitoring of wetlands

We must identify, map and monitor natural inland wetlands greater than 0.05ha or any wetlands that contain threatened species.

Avoid the loss of rivers

We must include policies in the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) to avoid the loss of rivers.

Sediment management

We must set limits and develop action plans for sediment in rivers.

Fish passage

We must update the AUP and develop action plans to manage the passage of desired fish species and to protect their habitats.

Primary contact sites

We must identify fresh water primary contact sites. Primary contact sites are where humans use fresh water. We need to:

monitor each sites' risk to human health
investigate suitability for activities in and around the fresh water site.

Water allocation

We must update the AUP to improve the efficient use of water.

More information

Email freshwaterplanning@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have any questions.