October 2019 Monthly Report

October 17 Presentation & Discussion: “Review of Regional Plan Taupō Provisions and Plan Change 2: Taupō Overseer” – Urlwyn Trebilco, WRC Principal Policy Advisor

General Business: LWAG archival project & website update incl; first draft of website complete. Jane and Paul working on content. TDC partnership morning tea – Paul White attended.

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Chapter 3.10 review (see also October 17 Minutes attached Nov 21 agenda) WRC stage 1 relates to Overseer version incl. Plan Change 2 SPP process & Stage 2 to include all other matters relating to rules for Lake Taupo catchment.

Zero Carbon Bill update incl; no changes to methane target.

EPA Water Conservation Order (WCO) for Ngaruroro & Clive rivers (LWAG submitted in support). Decision recommends WCO for part of river above Whanawhana cable way and headwaters. 8 further appeals lodged.

MfE Freshwater Policy – LWAG submitted. Update and link.

‘What is Gen Less?’ Stuff article re; EECA goals, processes for Gen Less energy conservation initiatives towards long-term behavioural changes.

Includes 21 November 2019 Agenda

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