We're reviewing our framework for managing river-based gravel extraction across Waitaha Canterbury. This process is complex given the change in the regulatory framework and community expectations for gravel management over the last decade. The comprehensive engagement process with partners and stakeholders to ensure the review produces a durable, fit for purpose approach is taking longer than initially anticipated.
Staff are working in partnership with ngā Papatipu Rūnanga and engaged in conversations about broader river-based gravel extraction issues. Collectively, we want to ensure our approach is durable and fit for purpose.
In order to get it right we are exploring the connection between the GMS and the Regional Policy Statement (RPS) that Environment Canterbury is currently reviewing as part of the Integrated Planning Framework and an opportunity to align these workstreams to achieve the best outcome.
We are continuing engagement with our partners and stakeholder groups and will use all the feedback to inform this process.
If you have further questions about this work, please contact us at gravel@ecan.govt.nz..
Update: August 2023
We're reviewing our framework for managing river-based gravel extraction across Waitaha Canterbury. This process is complex given the change in the regulatory framework and community expectations for gravel management over the last decade. The comprehensive engagement process with partners and stakeholders to ensure the review produces a durable, fit for purpose approach is taking longer than initially anticipated.
Staff are working in partnership with ngā Papatipu Rūnanga and engaged in conversations about broader river-based gravel extraction issues. Collectively, we want to ensure our approach is durable and fit for purpose.
In order to get it right we are exploring the connection between the GMS and the Regional Policy Statement (RPS) that Environment Canterbury is currently reviewing as part of the Integrated Planning Framework and an opportunity to align these workstreams to achieve the best outcome.
We are continuing engagement with our partners and stakeholder groups and will use all the feedback to inform this process.
Complete this survey to have your say on river-based gravel extraction in Waitaha Canterbury and the current Gravel Management Strategy. This will take 5-10 minutes to complete. Survey closes on 27 September 2022.
