Infrastructure and Environment Committee agenda
Council’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee is being asked to give an indication of support for discussions between Ngāti Rangiwewehi and the Crown for the return of Rewarewa Springs.
Ngāti Rangiwewehi have recently written to Council to advise that they are in discussions with the Crown for the return of ownership of Rewarewa Springs. Ngāti Rangiwewehi have also requested an indication of Council’s support for those discussions.
A report to the Committee notes that Council has resource consent to take water from Rewarewa Springs, for the supply of potable water to homes in Hamurana and Kaharoa. The resource consent will expire in 2026.
Council is working with Ngāti Rangiwewehi to prepare an application for a new (replacement) consent for a 25-year term, which would allow the continued take of water for potable supply. That work is progressing well, and has benefitted from the experience and strong working relationships that Council and Ngāti Rangiwewehi have developed through the successful resource consent process for Te Puna a Pekehaua (Taniwha Springs), the report says.
Ngāti Rangiwewehi have committed that if the land is returned to their ownership, that an easement would be granted to enable Council to continue to access the springs for water take.
The purpose of the report to inform the Infrastructure and Environment Committee is to seek initial views from Council on the discussions.
Go to p25 of the meeting agenda to view the report on this matter.
Also on the agenda
Air Quality update: The Committee will receive an update from the Rotorua Air Quality Working Party. A presentation will be given.
Operational updates: The Committee will receive operational updates from the Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions group which includes roading, three waters, environmental performance, emergency management and open spaces. Go to p13 of the meeting agenda to view this report.
See the full agenda for next week’s meeting at the following link on Council’s website: public-agenda-infrastructure-and-environment-committee-meeting-6-september-2023.pdf (rotorualakescouncil.nz)
The meeting starts at 9.30am next Wednesday, 6 September, in the Council Chamber and is open to the public to attend.
The meeting will also be livestreamed and can be viewed live or later via Council’s YouTube channel: Rotorua Lakes Council - YouTube