AI Policy Making Day 7: Bing Steps Up

Topic Introductions

Midjourney prompt: ***a sheep dressed as a waiter --ar 7:4***

Earlier in the week, The ChatGPT-4 Bing Web search plugin was being eratic, so The ChatGPT generated content outlines for the Topic Introductions were fed into Bing Chat Directly. These were the results from that exercise.

Natural Environment - Topic Introductions

Please provide a brief introduction to the significance of land in the Kaipara District in New Zealand, including the various ways land is used (agriculture, forestry, residential, commercial, etc.) and its importance to the community.

Land is an important resource in the Kaipara District of New Zealand. The district has fertile soils and a favorable climate, making it well-suited for agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. In fact, the Kaipara District Council has hosted an online talk on productive land use to present valuable opportunities for the district’s landowners and other businesses related to the horticulture industry¹. The talk discussed new crop types, animals, and aquaculture opportunities within the Kaipara District, focusing on those that are suitable for a changing climate¹.

In addition to agriculture and forestry, land in the Kaipara District is also used for residential and commercial purposes. The Kaipara Kickstart program, funded by the Provincial Growth Fund, aims to stimulate economic growth in the Kaipara district through four interlocking projects: Kaipara Roading, Kaipara Wharves, Kaipara Kai, and Kaipara Water¹.

Overall, land use in the Kaipara District plays a significant role in supporting the local economy and community. I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Free online talk on productive land use | Kaipara District | New Zealand. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/122-Free-online-talk-on-productive-land-use.

(2) Kaipara District Data - Land Information New Zealand. https://data.linz.govt.nz/data/global/oceania/new-zealand/northland/kaipara-district/?s=n&v=.

(3) Kaipara District Data - Land Information New Zealand. https://data.linz.govt.nz/data/global/oceania/new-zealand/northland/kaipara-district/?s=n.

A brief overview of the significance of water resources in the Kaipara District, including rivers, lakes, groundwater, wetlands, and coastal waters. This could discuss the various uses of water (drinking, irrigation, recreation, etc.) and its cultural, ecological, and economic importance.

Water resources are very important in the Kaipara District. The Kaipara District Council has a project called **Kaipara Water** that aims to help the people of Kaipara use their water to its best potential¹. Water plays a key part in transforming land use, and the project supports valuable land diversification opportunities by showcasing different types of irrigation and the ways in which this can support specific crops¹.

The project has set up two demonstration sites within the community. The first site is on iwi land at Maunganui Bluff north of Dargaville, where the council is working with Te Roroa to showcase irrigation that can be easily scaled up or down, depending on what crops are being watered¹. The second site is in Te Kopuru, where a center pivot irrigator is installed which has a 242-meter span and can irrigate roughly 10 hectares¹.

Water resources in the Kaipara District are used for various purposes, including drinking, irrigation, and recreation. They also have cultural, ecological, and economic importance. For example, the Kaipara Water project is part of the Kaipara KickStart program, which aims to stimulate economic growth in the district².

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Kaipara Water, from Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/kickstart/Kaipara-Water.

(2) KickStart Water demonstration sites approved by Kaipara District .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/31-KickStart-Water-demonstration-sites-approved-by-Kaipara-District-Council.

(3) Drought-stricken Northland gets some relief with $12.7m for Kaipara .... https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/119188421/droughtstricken-northland-gets-some-relief-with-127m-for-kaipara-water-storage.

What are some of the challenges facing water resources in Kaipara District?

There are several challenges facing water resources in the Kaipara District. One of the main challenges is sediment flows into the Kaipara Harbour, which are estimated to be up to 7 times higher than before human settlement¹. To address this issue, efforts are being made to improve farm practices, such as restoring and constructing wetlands to capture sediment and filter water, excluding stock from waterways, and planting¹.

Another challenge is managing urban water, including improving waste and stormwater management and reducing impacts on urban waterways¹. The Kaipara District Council operates five community water supply schemes for Dargaville (including Baylys), Glinks Gully, Ruawai, and Maungaturoto. These schemes are for the purpose of providing these communities with a constant, adequate and sustainable potable water supply².

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Addressing challenges in the Kaipara catchment. https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2019-08/Kaipara%20Graphic.pdf.

(2) Water Services, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/water-services.

(3) Common Drinking Water issues, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/water-services/water-supply/common-drinking-water-issues.

Can I have a brief overview of the air quality issues and challenges in the Kaipara district. This might touch on specific sources of air pollution (e.g., vehicles, industry, home heating, agriculture), climate factors, and the health and environmental impacts of air pollution.

Air quality is generally high in the Kaipara District due to factors such as south-westerly winds that quickly move the air around, a dispersed population, and a lack of heavy industry¹. However, there are still some challenges and sources of air pollution in the district.

Common causes of air pollution in Northland include smoke from fires, dust from gravel roads, discharge from factories, and spraying agrichemicals and fertilizers¹. Home fires can also contribute to air pollution, particularly when older wood burners are used that are less efficient and produce more smoke than modern wood burners¹. Burning off waste outdoors also contributes to air pollution¹.

Air pollution can have negative impacts on both human health and the environment. The Kaipara District Council is working to address these challenges and improve air quality in the district. I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Air Quality, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/air-quality.

(2) Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/524-Kaipara-District-Council-continues-work-on-Annual-Plan-2023-2024.

(3) Kaipara Mayoral candidates: Their top local issues and how they ... - RNZ. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/475084/kaipara-mayoral-candidates-their-top-local-issues-and-how-they-would-address-them.

How does the Kaipara District Council address air quality challenges?

The Kaipara District Council is working to address air quality challenges in the district. One of the ways they do this is by providing information and guidance on their website about common causes of air pollution in Northland, such as smoke from fires, dust from gravel roads, discharge from factories, and spraying agrichemicals and fertilizers¹. They also provide information about home fires and how older wood burners can produce more smoke than modern wood burners¹. Burning off waste outdoors also contributes to air pollution, and the council provides guidance on how to reduce this impact¹.

In addition, the council provides information about agrichemicals and how to use them safely and responsibly. If you are applying more than a knapsack sprayer or a non-motorized handgun sprayer, you need to be GROWSAFE certified¹.

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Air Quality, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/air-quality.

(2) Services, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/our-services.

(3) Kaipara District Council, kaipara te oranganui. http://kaipara.govt.nz/.

Please provide a brief summary of the state of biodiversity in the Kaipara district, touching on key flora and fauna, habitats, and ecosystems, as well as key threats to biodiversity such as habitat loss, pollution, climate change, invasive species, etc.

The Kaipara District is home to a unique and special range of plants and animals, including many species classified as ‘Threatened’ and ‘At Risk’⁴. The district contains significant areas of indigenous forest, shrubland, wetlands, dune lakes, and dunelands of high ecological value⁴⁹. These habitats support a unique range of flora and fauna.

However, there are several key threats to biodiversity in the Kaipara District. Human activities such as uncontrolled stock grazing and inappropriate vehicle use have the potential to adversely affect natural areas and biodiversity⁹. Contamination and changes to flow regimes can result from runoff from roads, storage areas, disposal of stormwater, and from industrial processes⁹. Habitat loss is also a major concern. Currently, less than 16% of the district's unique ecosystems remain⁴.

Invasive species are another threat to biodiversity in the Kaipara District. For example, Northland flooding may have spread an invasive grass called Manchurian rice grass that stops other plants from flourishing²¹. The main infestation of the grass is in a Progressive Containment Zone in the Kaipara District on the banks of the Wairoa River and its tributaries, and on adjacent farmland²².

Climate change is also a major threat to biodiversity in the Kaipara District. As our climate changes, natural hazards are projected to increase in severity and intensity¹⁸. This can have negative impacts on the district's flora and fauna.

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_EcoIndig&Bio_WEB.pdf.

(2) Operative Kaipara District Plan. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%206%20-%20Ecological%20Areas.pdf.

(3) Northland flooding spreads invasive plant pest - NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northland-flooding-spreads-invasive-plant-pest/SVI5G4ZKQVGRREPCC7QAJMAWBM/.

(4) Hunt on for invasive wild rice grass - PressReader. https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/northern-news/20230607/281556590217746.

(5) Climate Change - Climate Change, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/climate-change.

(6) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://bing.com/search?q=biodiversity+in+the+Kaipara+district.

(7) Biodiversity, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/biodiversity.

(8) Biodiversity, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/environment-health/biodiversity.

(9) ECOSYSTEMS AND INDIGENOUS BIODIVERSITY - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_Eco&IndigBio_WEB.pdf.

(10) Kaipara, Place, People and Key Trends - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/LTP%202021%20-%2031/Kaipara%20Environmental%20Scan%202019_WEB.pdf.

(11) Historical Heritage, Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori and .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Heritage_WEB.pdf.

(12) Natural areas of Kaipara Ecological District - Department of Conservation. https://dxcprod.doc.govt.nz/about-us/science-publications/conservation-publications/land-and-freshwater/land/northland-conservancy-ecological-districts-survey-reports/natural-areas-of-kaipara-ecological-district/.

(13) Natural areas of Kaipara Ecological District. https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/science-publications/conservation-publications/land-and-freshwater/land/northland-conservancy-ecological-districts-survey-reports/natural-areas-of-kaipara-ecological-district/.

(14) SIGNIFICANT INDIGENOUS VEGETATION AND HABITATS OF KAIPARA DISTRICT .... https://pub-kaipara.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1052.

(15) Benthic marine habitats and communities of the southern Kaipara. - NIWA. https://docs.niwa.co.nz/library/public/ARCTP275.pdf.

(16) Natural Hazards, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/hazards.

(17) Natural areas of Waipu Ecological District - Department of Conservation. https://www.doc.govt.nz/documents/conservation/land-and-freshwater/land/waipu-ecological-district/waipu-pna-report-excl-4.pdf.

(18) Air Quality, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/air-quality.

(19) Environmentalists oppose Kaipara waste-to-energy plant plans. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/environmentalists-oppose-kaipara-waste-to-energy-plant-plans/LNPSYNQC7VCC7PTQUVSPD7HBHA/.

(20) The Climate Action Plan - Climate Change, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/climate-change/the-climate-action-plan.

(21) Beginning to Understand Climate Change in the Kaipara Catchment. https://climas.arizona.edu/blog/beginning-understand-climate-change-kaipara-catchment.

(22) Kaipara at big risk from climate change, with Dargaville and Ruawai .... https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/kaipara-at-big-risk-from-climate-change-with-dargaville-and-ruawai-under-threat/NXDHCLZYEXLM5JIZZVTLQMEMDE/.

(23) Kaipara Harbour targeted marine pest survey May 2019 - Knowledge Auckland. https://knowledgeauckland.org.nz/media/1879/tr2020-008-kaipara-harbour-marine-pest-survey-may-2019.pdf.

How does the council address biodiversity challenges in Kaipara District?

The Kaipara District Council is working to address biodiversity challenges in the district. The council is one of the organizations whose job it is to maintain and protect native biodiversity¹. They want Northlanders to recognize, take pride in, and assist in looking after their biodiversity¹.

The council has responsibilities for maintaining indigenous biological diversity under the Resource Management Act 1991 (sections 30 and 31)². The Act provides for the management of aspects of indigenous biodiversity through several sections, including safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air, water, soil, and ecosystems (section 5 (2) (b)), protection of areas of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna as a matter of national importance (section 6 (c)), and having regard to the intrinsic values of ecosystems (section 7 (d))². Local authorities provide for these matters through district and regional plans, and regional policy statements².

Chapter 9 of the Kaipara District Plan deals with the loss of biodiversity and ways to curb the loss through both incentives and rules³. Plantation forestry and bio-prospecting (ecosystem services) are also discussed³.

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Biodiversity, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/biodiversity.

(2) Biodiversity, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/environment-health/biodiversity.

(3) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_EcoIndig&Bio_WEB.pdf.

Now can I have a brief explanation of the importance of the coastal environment in the Kaipara District. It can include an overview of the coastal areas, key features, uses and values, and significant challenges or issues (like coastal erosion, sea level rise, pollution, etc.).

The coastal environment is very important in the Kaipara District. The district's coastal environments comprise large areas ranging from the Kaipara Harbour, Mangawhai Harbour, and the Ripiro Beach coastline, which are all highly valued by the communities for their natural beauty, cultural and recreational values, and scenic landscapes¹.

However, there are several challenges facing the coastal environment in the Kaipara District. One of the main challenges is coastal erosion. The Kaipara District has an extensive coastline, parts of which are prone to erosion and other forms of natural hazards. The main areas affected are along the East and West Coasts where wave action associated with storms is a key hazard⁴. Coastal erosion is projected to get more intense as sea levels rise and as coastal storms grow more severe⁶.

Another challenge is pollution. While I couldn't find specific information about pollution in the Kaipara District's coastal environment, pollution is a common issue in coastal areas and can have negative impacts on both human health and the environment.

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Coastal%20Environment_WEB.pdf.

(2) 7 Natural Hazards - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%207%20-%20Natural%20Hazards.pdf.

(3) Natural Hazards, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/hazards.

(4) COASTAL ENVIRONMENT - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_CoastalEnv_WEB.pdf.

(5) GENERAL DISTRICT-WIDE MATTERS Coastal Environment and Natural Character .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/exposure-draft/9739%20GDWM%20Natural%20Environment%20Values%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.

(6) Key Information Sheet: Coastal erosion maps - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/climate%20change/Webpage%20final%20CEHZ%20%20Key%20Info%20Sheet%202021.pdf.

(7) Update to coastal hazard maps - Northland Regional Council - NRC. https://www.nrc.govt.nz/environment/natural-hazards-portal/coastal-hazards/update-to-coastal-hazard-maps/.

(8) Coastal hazards mapping Frequently asked questions (FAQs). https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/climate%20change/Final%20KDC%20FAQ%20Coastal%20Hazards%20Maps%202021.pdf.

(9) Update to coastal hazard maps - Northland Regional Council - NRC. https://www.nrc.govt.nz/coastalmaps.

How does the council address coastal erosion in Kaipara District?

The Kaipara District Council is working to address the challenge of coastal erosion in the district. In April 2021, the Northland Regional Council released a new update to Northland’s coastal erosion hazard zone maps to help everyone understand the risks and better plan for the future¹. Coastal erosion is the loss of land due to coastal processes such as waves and tidal currents wearing away that land suddenly or over time. Coastal erosion can cause damage to property and dwellings, infrastructure and transport networks. It can pose risks to life, cause environmental degradation and cause harm to other things valued¹.

The coastal erosion maps contain four different scenarios as follows:

- Scenario 1 - Current day (CEHZ 0): areas currently susceptible to coastal erosion following the failure of an erosion protection structure, with no allowance for sea level rise. Note: this zone is only mapped where erosion protection structures are in place.

- Scenario 2 - 50-year projection (CEHZ 1): areas ‘likely’ at risk of coastal erosion over the next 50 years, with a projected sea-level rise of 0.6m by 2080.

- Scenario 3 - 100-year projection (CEHZ 2): areas ‘potentially' at risk of coastal erosion over the next 100 years, with a projected sea-level rise of 1.2m by 2130.

- Scenario 4 - 100-year ‘extreme’ projection (CEHZ 3): areas 'potentially' at risk of coastal erosion over the next 100 years with an ‘extreme’ sea-level rise scenario of 1.5m by 2130³.

The maps are used to identify areas at risk of coastal flooding, to communicate those risks with residents, and to minimize exposure and avoid increasing the risk to coastal flooding. Councils use these maps to inform where and how development can happen¹.

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Key Information Sheet: Coastal erosion maps - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/climate%20change/Webpage%20final%20CEHZ%20%20Key%20Info%20Sheet%202021.pdf.

(2) Coastal hazards mapping Frequently asked questions (FAQs). https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/climate%20change/Final%20KDC%20FAQ%20Coastal%20Hazards%20Maps%202021.pdf.

(3) Natural Hazards, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/hazards.

Can I have a brief explanation of what constitutes outstanding natural features and landscapes in the Kaipara District. This could include an overview of these features and landscapes, their importance, uses and values, as well as significant challenges or threats.

Outstanding natural features and landscapes in the Kaipara District include a diverse range of landscapes, ranging from exposed coasts, sheltered estuaries, rivers, steep bush-clad hills, riverside flats, and rolling farmland³. These varied landscapes contribute to the character and identity of the Kaipara District and are highly valued by the public³.

The Resource Management Act 1991 requires Council to protect outstanding natural features (ONFs) from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development as a matter of national importance². The Regional Policy Statement for Northland includes maps of ONFs for Northland. The inclusion of Kaipara features from these maps will inform the new District Plan and will link to provisions to ensure their qualities and characteristics are protected².

There are several challenges facing outstanding natural features and landscapes in the Kaipara District. One of the main challenges is that the Operative District Plan does not have any assessment criteria, maps, policies or rules for the protection of ONFs or the types of activities within ONFs which may need to be controlled in the District Plan to protect these from inappropriate development². Inconsistent identification and protection of ONFs across the Northland region has led to differing levels of protection of features, especially where an ONF spans neighboring council boundaries².

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_ONL_WEB.pdf.

(2) OUTSTANDING NATURAL FEATURES - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_ONF_WEB.pdf.

(3) Natural areas of Kaipara Ecological District (Northland Conservancy). https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/conservation/land-and-freshwater/land/kaipara-ecological-district/kaipara-foreword-toc-abstract.pdf.

(4) 18 Landscapes and Natural Features - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2018%20-%20Landscapes%20updated%2016%20Nov.pdf.

(5) OUTSTANDING NATURAL LANDSCAPES - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_ONL_WEB.pdf.

Can I have an overview of the significant indigenous vegetation and habitats of indigenous fauna within the Kaipara District. This might cover the types of habitats, their importance for biodiversity, cultural and community values, and the main threats they face.

The Kaipara District Council is one of the organizations whose job it is to maintain and protect native biodiversity¹. They want Northlanders to recognize, take pride in, and assist in looking after their biodiversity¹.

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_EcoIndig&Bio_WEB.pdf.

(2) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://bing.com/search?q=importance+for+biodiversity+of+indigenous+vegetation+and+habitats+of+indigenous+fauna+within+the+Kaipara+District.

(3) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://bing.com/search?q=indigenous+vegetation+and+habitats+of+indigenous+fauna+within+the+Kaipara+District.

(4) SIGNIFICANT INDIGENOUS VEGETATION AND HABITATS OF KAIPARA DISTRICT .... https://pub-kaipara.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1052.

(5) Natural areas of Kaipara Ecological District - 1. Introduction. https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/conservation/land-and-freshwater/land/kaipara-ecological-district/kaipara-introduction.pdf.

(6) Operative Kaipara District Plan. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%206%20-%20Ecological%20Areas.pdf.

(7) Chapter 9 Natural and Cultural Heritage 9.1 Indigenous Biodiversity and .... https://chchplan.ihp.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Schedule-1-Sub-chapter-9.1-Indigenous-Biodiversity-and-Ecosystems.pdf.

(8) ECO – Ecosystems and indigenous biodiversity - Public Website. https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/docs/default-source/your-council/plans-policies-and-bylaws/plans/district-plan-review/hearings/hearing-2/translation-to-national-planning-standards/2e_part-2-district-wide-matters---natural-environment-values.pdf?sfvrsn=7ab790c9_2.

(9) Ecosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity (ECO) - Whangārei. https://www.wdc.govt.nz/files/assets/public/documents/services/property/planning/district-plan/operative/pt2/ecosystems-and-indigenous-biodiversity.pdf.

(10) Ecosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity - Waitaki. https://www.waitaki.govt.nz/files/assets/public/files/our-services/planning-and-resource-consents/draft-district-plan/natural-environment/ecosystems-and-indigenous-biodiversity-chapter.pdf.

(11) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://bing.com/search?q=types+of+habitats+of+indigenous+fauna+within+the+Kaipara+District.

(12) ECOSYSTEMS AND INDIGENOUS BIODIVERSITY - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_Eco&IndigBio_WEB.pdf.

How does the council address biodiversity challenges in Kaipara District?

The Resource Management Act 1991 gives both district/city and regional councils responsibilities for maintaining indigenous biological diversity (sections 30 and 31)¹. The Act provides for the management of aspects of indigenous biodiversity through several sections, including safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air, water, soil, and ecosystems (section 5 (2) (b)), protection of areas of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna as a matter of national importance (section 6 (c)), and having regard to the intrinsic values of ecosystems (section 7 (d))¹. Local authorities provide for these matters through district and regional plans, and regional policy statements¹.

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Biodiversity, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/biodiversity.

(2) Natural areas of Kaipara Ecological District - Department of Conservation. https://dxcprod.doc.govt.nz/about-us/science-publications/conservation-publications/land-and-freshwater/land/northland-conservancy-ecological-districts-survey-reports/natural-areas-of-kaipara-ecological-district/.

(3) Documents A - Z, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/a-z-documents.

(4) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_EcoIndig&Bio_WEB.pdf.

(5) Natural Hazards, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/hazards.

(6) Kaipara District Council, kaipara te oranganui. http://kaipara.govt.nz/.

(7) Towards a Strategic Direction for Biodiversity Enhancement - NRC. https://www.nrc.govt.nz/media/sofiojxl/whole-of-northland-project-complete.pdf.

(8) Plans, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/council/plans.

(9) Legal Framework for District Plans, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/district-plans/legal-framework-for-district-plans.

(10) Policies, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/council/policies-bylaws-and-legislation/policies.

Can I have an overview of the state and importance of the margins of lakes and rivers in the Kaipara District, the significance of these margins to the health of the water bodies and overall ecosystem, and the threats they face.

The margins of lakes and rivers in the Kaipara District are important for the health of the water bodies and overall ecosystem. The district contains significant areas of indigenous forest, shrubland, wetlands, dune lakes, and dunelands of high ecological value¹. These areas are home to a unique range of plants and animals. The district also contains the Kaipara Harbour, which is the largest harbor in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere and provides a nationally and internationally important habitat for migratory and non-migratory bird species⁶.

However, there are several threats facing the margins of lakes and rivers in the Kaipara District. One of the main challenges is sediment flows into the Kaipara Harbour, which are estimated to be up to 7 times higher than before human settlement⁶. To address this issue, efforts are being made to improve farm practices, such as restoring and constructing wetlands to capture sediment and filter water, excluding stock from waterways, and planting⁶.

Another challenge is managing urban water, including improving waste and stormwater management and reducing impacts on urban waterways⁶. Climate change is also a major threat to the margins of lakes and rivers in the Kaipara District. As our climate changes, natural hazards are projected to increase in severity and intensity⁸. This can have negative impacts on the district's flora and fauna.

I hope this information is helpful! Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Natural areas of Kaipara Ecological District - 3. Ecological Character. https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/conservation/land-and-freshwater/land/kaipara-ecological-district/kaipara-ecological-character.pdf.

(2) Operative Kaipara District Plan. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%206%20-%20Ecological%20Areas.pdf.

(3) Kaipara at big risk from climate change, with Dargaville and Ruawai .... https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/kaipara-at-big-risk-from-climate-change-with-dargaville-and-ruawai-under-threat/NXDHCLZYEXLM5JIZZVTLQMEMDE/.

(4) NGĀ WAWATA 2050 - OUR ASPIRATIONS - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/spatial%20planning/Kaipara%20District%20Spatial%20Plan%20%20PART%20A%20Overview.pdf.

(5) 04b Northland's Outstanding Waterbodies Kai Iwi Lakes and Waipoua River .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kaiiwi/NRC%20Outstanding%20Waterbodies%20KI%20Lakes%2020130219.pdf.

(6) Kaipara, Place, People and Key Trends - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/LTP%202021%20-%2031/Kaipara%20Environmental%20Scan%202019_WEB.pdf.

(7) Rivers and streams - Northland Regional Council - NRC. https://www.nrc.govt.nz/For-Schools/School-information-packs/Rivers-and-streams/.

(8) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Coastal%20Environment_WEB.pdf.

Built Environment - Topic Introductions

Can I have an overview of the current state of infrastructure in the Kaipara District, including the types of infrastructure (e.g., transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, energy, telecommunications) and any challenges or issues.

The Kaipara District has a variety of infrastructure types, including transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, energy, and telecommunications. The district has been experiencing rapid growth, which has prompted the Council to progress several Spatial Plans for key urban areas and a Sub-regional Spatial Plan to show how they could sustainably develop and grow over the next 30 years².

The Kaipara District Council is required under the Local Government Act to prepare and adopt an Infrastructure and Funding Strategy as part of its Long Term Plan covering a period of at least 30 consecutive years. The projected economic and population growth over the next 30 years presents a number of infrastructure-based challenges and opportunities².

In terms of water infrastructure, nine infrastructure renewal projects are being rolled out across Kaipara District this year. The work has been funded as part of the Three Waters Reform process, after Kaipara District Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in August 2020¹. These projects include renewal of watermains in Dargaville and Ruawai, replacement of Maungaturoto’s raw watermain pipes, design and construction of critical wastewater pipes in Dargaville and Kaiwaka, realignment and replacement of watermains along Hurndall and View Streets in Maungaturoto, remedial works for the Griffin Road reservoirs in Maungaturoto, and design and construction of a potable water truck filling station and associated watermain upgrade in Maungaturoto¹.

The Kaipara District Council is also preparing its 30-year Infrastructure Strategy document, which along with targeted investigations and strategies will assist to plan for and fund the necessary infrastructure to enable sustainable growth in the Kaipara over the next three decades⁸.

I hope this information helps provide an overview of the current state of infrastructure in the Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific types of infrastructure or challenges, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) KAIPARA INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY - eScribe Meetings. https://pub-kaipara.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=3064.

(2) Infrastructure renewal projects roll out across the District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/168-Infrastructure-renewal-projects-roll-out-across-the-District.

(3) Part 5 | Land-Use & Infrastructure Alignment - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/District%20Plan%20Review/Spatial%20Plan/Kaipara%20Spatial%20Plan_Key%20Urban%20Centres_Rev20_PART%205_Compressed.pdf.

(4) News | Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/Infrastructure-projects.

(5) Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/524-Kaipara-District-Council-continues-work-on-Annual-Plan-2023-2024.

(6) KAIPARA INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY - eScribe Meetings. https://pub-kaipara.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1886.

(7) Kaipara District Council Infrastructure Strategy 2018/2048. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/source-documents/Infrastructure%20Strategy%202018%20Draft%2022022018.pdf.

(8) ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_EnergyI&T_WEB.pdf.

Can I have an overview of the current transport situation in the Kaipara District, including different modes of transport (roads, cycling, public transport, etc.), key transport corridors and networks, and any issues or challenges (such as traffic congestion, safety concerns, accessibility issues, environmental impacts, etc.).

The Kaipara District has a transportation network that aims to link its great places, keep its communities connected, safe and active, and contribute to the sustainability and growth of the local economy¹. The transportation network is vital for connecting the communities and providing safe access to the places that make visiting and living in Kaipara an enjoyable experience¹.

However, there are several risks and issues affecting the transport network in the Kaipara District. These include larger renewal programs to address historic backlogs, inappropriate allocation of in-house costs and maintenance contract fixed costs in Kaipara resulting in sealed roads having some of the highest costs per kilometer in their peer group. Ad hoc historic maintenance of drainage systems has increased the susceptibility of pavements to water ingress and premature failure. It also increases the likelihood of flooding and slips during heavy rain events. Poor geology, a subtropical climate, and poor drainage systems make roads susceptible to slips and flooding during heavy rain events, resulting in road closures that often affect critical routes. This is only expected to get worse over time due to the effects of climate change¹.

The use of out-of-specification GAP aggregates on unsealed roads is resulting in adverse health impacts to residents due to dust, high levels of community dissatisfaction due to poor road condition, and high maintenance costs. Lack of historic maintenance and renewals of structures in KDC is resulting in a large number of structures prematurely reaching the end of their life which is adversely affecting freight access and increasing demands for expensive bridge replacement. Rapid growth and lack of suitable alternative transport modes are causing congestion in Mangawhai during peak holiday periods. Lack of alternative transport modes in many communities restricts access to places of employment, education, and social opportunities which is leading to severance, safety issues, and higher levels of social deprivation¹.

Northland has a narrow, winding, and unforgiving rural road network which combined with poor driver behavior has resulted in the region being a ‘Community at Risk’ for death and serious injury (DSI) crashes. The rate of DSI crashes is trending upward for all three councils. KDC also has higher Collective Risks than their peer group¹.

I hope this information provides an overview of the current transport situation in the Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific modes of transport or challenges, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Transportation - Kaipara District. https://kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/activityprofiles/2021%20LTP/AP%20Transportation%20Final%20May%202021.pdf.

(2) land transport at a glance - Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/land-transport-at-a-glance/kaipara/docs/at-a-glance-kaipara-district.pdf.

(3) Land transport at a glance – Kaipara District | Waka Kotahi NZ .... https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/land-transport-at-a-glance/kaipara/index.html.

What is being done to address the risks and issues affecting the transport network?

The Kaipara District Council is taking several steps to address the risks and issues affecting the transport network. The Council has a transportation group of activities that aims to link its great places, keep its communities connected, safe and active, and contribute to the sustainability and growth of the local economy¹. The Council is also working on larger renewal programs to address historic backlogs, improving the allocation of in-house costs and maintenance contract fixed costs in Kaipara, which will help reduce the costs per kilometer of sealed roads¹.

The Council is also working on improving drainage systems to reduce the susceptibility of pavements to water ingress and premature failure, as well as reducing the likelihood of flooding and slips during heavy rain events¹. The Council is also working on improving the resilience of its roads to slips and flooding during heavy rain events, which are expected to get worse over time due to the effects of climate change¹.

The Council is also working on improving the quality of aggregates used on unsealed roads to reduce adverse health impacts to residents due to dust, improve road conditions, and reduce maintenance costs¹. The Council is also working on improving the maintenance and renewals of structures in KDC, which will help reduce the number of structures prematurely reaching the end of their life, improve freight access, and reduce demands for expensive bridge replacement¹.

The Council is also working on addressing rapid growth and lack of suitable alternative transport modes, which are causing congestion in Mangawhai during peak holiday periods. The Council is also working on improving alternative transport modes in many communities to improve access to places of employment, education, and social opportunities, which will help reduce severance, safety issues, and higher levels of social deprivation¹.

The Council is also working on improving safety on its narrow, winding rural road network by addressing poor driver behavior. This will help reduce the rate of death and serious injury (DSI) crashes in the region¹.

I hope this information helps provide an overview of what is being done to address the risks and issues affecting the transport network in the Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific initiatives or challenges, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Transportation - Kaipara District. https://kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/activityprofiles/2021%20LTP/AP%20Transportation%20Final%20May%202021.pdf.

(2) 11 All Zones: The Transport Network - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2011%20-%20Transport%20Network.pdf.

(3) ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_EnergyI&T_WEB.pdf.

Can you provide an overview of the energy situation in the Kaipara District, such as types and sources of energy used, the importance of energy conservation and efficiency, and the potential for renewable energy in the district.

The Kaipara District Council is working to promote energy efficiency and the use and development of renewable energy sources. The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) requires councils to have regard to energy efficiency, and the use and development of renewable energy⁴. The new District Plan must include consideration of renewable energy generation in accordance with the requirements of the National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation (NPS REG)⁴.

The Council is also promoting the efficient use of energy through initiatives such as supporting the installation of solar cells for large areas and private systems on rooftops, as well as including provisions for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of any parking activities⁴.

In addition, there is a push to build a controversial waste-to-energy plant in or near Auckland, which would involve a mainly overseas-owned company aiming to build a $350 million equivalent in Canterbury⁵. This plant would incinerate Northland and Auckland councils' waste, harnessing modern and clean technology which produces energy and valuable byproducts⁵.

I hope this information provides an overview of the energy situation in the Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific types or sources of energy, conservation and efficiency measures, or the potential for renewable energy in the district, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_EnergyI&T_WEB.pdf.

(2) Kaipara’s waste-to-energy plant push involves majority overseas-owned .... https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/kaiparas-waste-to-energy-plant-push-involves-majority-overseas-owned-company/A6NZJGU4HNCCVMV3ZTBJHPOWUI/.

(3) Northpower Faults And Outages :: Northpower. https://northpower.com/electricity/current-outages.

(4) Kaipara’s waste to energy plant push involves majority overseas ... - RNZ. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/489580/kaipara-s-waste-to-energy-plant-push-involves-majority-overseas-owned-company.

(5) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Energy_Infra_WEB.pdf.

(6) Energy Efficiency, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/energy-efficiency.

(7) Efficiency and Effectiveness Report 2013 Kaipara District Plan. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/2020/KDC%202013%20DP%20Efficiency%20and%20Effectiveness%20Report%20Final%20for%20publication.pdf.

(8) Natural Hazards, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/hazards.

How does Kaipara District Council plan to promote renewable energy in the area?

The Kaipara District Council is working to promote renewable energy in the area. The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) requires councils to have regard to energy efficiency, and the use and development of renewable energy⁴. The new District Plan must include consideration of renewable energy generation in accordance with the requirements of the National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation (NPS REG)⁴.

The Council is proposing a chapter on renewable electricity generation in its District Plan, which sets out the provisions for generating electricity from renewable sources such as solar, wind, and water. While the district has abundant sources of solar and wind generation potential, there is limited existing renewable generation in the district³. This chapter enables smaller scale electricity generation or a single wind turbine on a site without needing a resource consent. Larger scale electricity generation structures such as solar or wind farms will require a resource consent to manage any adverse effects³.

I hope this information provides an overview of how the Kaipara District Council plans to promote renewable energy in the area. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific initiatives or challenges, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_EnergyI&T_WEB.pdf.

(2) Energy, Infrastructure and Transport FACT SHEET - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/exposure-draft/9739%20GDWM%20Energy%20Infra%20Trans%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.

(3) . https://bing.com/search?q=Kaipara+District+Council+renewable+energy.

(4) Kaipara District Council. http://kaipara.govt.nz.

How does Kaipara District Council plan to support energy efficiency in the area?

The Kaipara District Council is working to promote energy efficiency in the area. Energy efficiency means getting the most from the energy we use. There are two ways to do this. We can use less energy for the same result, for example by installing more efficient lightbulbs. Or we can use the same amount of energy for a better result, such as a factory that has increased its production without consuming any more energy¹.

Energy conservation means avoiding using energy and avoiding wasting energy. Conservation measures generally cost very little because they involve changes to our behavior. An example would be turning off your television after you’ve finished watching it rather than leaving it switched on in standby mode¹.

There are great reasons we should be making better use of our energy. It reduces energy costs in homes and buildings, increases productivity, and is less harmful to our environment. Being more energy efficient also has less obvious benefits. Fuel efficient driving, for example, is also safer driving. And people who live in well insulated homes not only use less energy, but are also warmer and healthier¹.

I hope this information provides an overview of how the Kaipara District Council plans to support energy efficiency in the area. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific initiatives or challenges, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Energy Efficiency, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/energy-efficiency.

(2) Rates, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/rates.

(3) Documents A - Z, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/a-z-documents.

Can you give me an overview of the current waste management situation in the Kaipara District, including types of waste (solid, liquid, hazardous, etc.), waste facilities and services, and main waste issues or challenges (e.g., waste generation, disposal, litter, illegal dumping, etc.).

The Kaipara District Council is responsible for managing waste in the district. The Council provides a range of waste management and minimisation services, including kerbside collection, transfer stations, and recycling facilities¹. Kaipara’s waste is currently managed by two contractors – Kaipara Refuse operates east and west collections as well as the transfer station in Dargaville, and Northland Waste, contracted to manage Hakaru refuse station².

The Council has recently agreed to maintain its existing waste strategy while a new waste strategy from central Government is assessed. The decision to maintain Kaipara’s current waste and recycling services for the time being was confirmed at the March Council meeting. A new waste strategy for Kaipara was a key project of the current Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2021-2031. Staff are now working to make sure any proposed changes to waste and recycling services in Kaipara align with the Government’s new roadmap for waste management and minimisation¹.

The Council also supports the community to achieve further waste diversion through education and supporting local waste minimisation initiatives³.

I hope this information provides an overview of the current waste management situation in the Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific types of waste, facilities and services, or main waste issues or challenges, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Council agrees to maintain existing waste strategy ... - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/512-Council-agrees-to-maintain-existing-waste-strategy-in-changing-environment.

(2) Kaipara District Council unanimously approves way forward for a modern .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/312-Kaipara-District-Council-unanimously-approves-way-forward-for-a-modern-waste-minimisation-strategy.

(3) Waste Management and Minimisation Plan - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/rubbish-recycling/waste-management-and-minimisation-plan.

Can you give me an overview of the current state of urban design and heritage protection in the Kaipara District. This could include a description of key urban areas, notable architectural and design characteristics, important heritage sites and areas, and main challenges or issues related to urban design and heritage protection (e.g., maintaining character while accommodating growth, balancing development with heritage conservation, etc.).

The Kaipara District has a rich history, being one of the first areas settled by Maori and also the focus of early European exploration. It has an extensive range of archaeological sites principally related to Maori occupation. Numerous pa sites, terraces, pits and middens are present along the coasts as well as some inland areas. There are also a few sites from the timber milling and gum digging areas including camps and other workings. Some of the recorded archaeological sites are of national significance, including several pa sites and extensive stone structures and agricultural remnants in the Waipoua Valley¹.

The Kaipara District contains a large number of historic buildings which remain from the early pioneering days and its more recent history. Although many impressive buildings have been lost over the years, several important examples of early architectural styles are present. Nearly all of the buildings concerned are privately owned and maintained¹.

The Council has established a schedule of Category A heritage resources which is contained in Appendix 17.1, and shown in Map Series Two (Part E - Maps). Works, including alterations, which are likely to adversely affect the historic character of Category A heritage resources require Resource Consent approval from Council. Category A heritage resources have been identified as requiring protection based on their status as heritage resources which are registered with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust or their recognition in the previous Kaipara District Plan as protected heritage resources¹.

I hope this information provides an overview of the current state of urban design and heritage protection in the Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific urban areas, architectural and design characteristics, important heritage sites and areas, or challenges or issues related to urban design and heritage protection, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) 17 Historic Heritage - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2017%20-%20Heritage.pdf.

(2) Historical Heritage, Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori and .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Heritage_WEB.pdf.

(3) Kaipara District Urban Design Guidelines. https://pub-kaipara.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1540.

(4) Kaipara District - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaipara_District.

(5) KAIWAKA KAIPARA SPATIAL PLAN - KEY URBAN AREAS - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/District%20Plan%20Review/Spatial%20Plan/Kaipara%20Spatial%20Plan_Key%20Urban%20Centres_Rev21_PART%201_Compressed-compressed.pdf.

(6) NGĀ WAWATA 2050 - OUR ASPIRATIONS - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/spatial%20planning/Kaipara%20District%20Spatial%20Plan%20%20PART%20A%20Overview.pdf.

(7) HISTORICAL HERITAGE, SITES AND AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE ... - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_HistoricalHeritage_WEB.pdf.

(8) 6 Ecological Areas In addition to the above, there are significant .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%206%20-%20Ecological%20Areas.pdf.

(9) BEFORE THE KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL IN THE MATTER of the Resource .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/mangawhaicentral/IAN%20MUNRO%20supplementary%20-%20urban%20design%2018.12.20.pdf.

(10) Prepared for Kaipara District by Resilio Studio AR & Associates ET .... https://pub-kaipara.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1541.

How does Kaipara District Council plan to balance development with heritage conservation in the area?

The Kaipara District Council is working to balance development with heritage conservation in the area. The Council has established a schedule of Category A heritage resources, which are given some protection under District Plan Rules. Works, including alterations, which are likely to adversely affect the historic character of Category A heritage resources require Resource Consent approval from Council².

The Council is also working on a new District Plan, which must include consideration of historical and cultural values, including historical heritage, sites and areas of significance to Māori, and notable trees. The new District Plan will apply across the whole District and will help ensure that development is balanced with heritage conservation¹.

I hope this information provides an overview of how the Kaipara District Council plans to balance development with heritage conservation in the area. If you have any further questions or would like more detailed information on specific initiatives or challenges, please let me know! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) 17 Historic Heritage - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2017%20-%20Heritage.pdf.

(2) Historical Heritage, Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori and .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Heritage_WEB.pdf.

(3) Creating a regional strategy for Arts, Culture and Heritage in the Kaipara. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/265-Creating-a-regional-strategy-for-Arts-Culture-and-Heritage-in-the-Kaipara.

(4) . https://bing.com/search?q=Kaipara+District+Council+development.

(5) Kaipara District Council. http://kaipara.govt.nz.

(6) Development Contributions, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/devcont.

(7) Kaipara District Council, kaipara te oranganui. http://kaipara.govt.nz/.

Cultural Heritage - Topic Introductions

Can you give me an overview of the current state of historic heritage in the Kaipara District. This should include a description of key historic sites, buildings, landscapes, and areas, as well as any significant issues or challenges related to historic heritage (such as threats from development, natural hazards, or neglect).

The Kaipara District in New Zealand has a rich history and a wealth of historical buildings, landmarks, notable trees, and sites and areas of significance to Māori. Some examples include wāhi tapu sites from early Māori settlement, sites associated with timber milling and gum digging areas, and historic homes where European settlers lived and contributed to their respective communities³. Many of the Kaipara District’s sites are also considered to be of national importance and have protection as registered buildings or sites with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014³.

The Resource Management Act requires local authorities to protect this historic heritage from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development³. However, there are some challenges related to historic heritage in the Kaipara District. For instance, the only sites that are protected in the Operative District Plan are those which already have protection through Heritage New Zealand (HNZ) under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. A number of heritage homes and buildings across the District which are not listed with HNZ are potentially at risk of modification or removal and have no protection afforded to them through the District Plan⁷.

The Kaipara District Plan Review Discussion Document Summary suggests that the community should have input identifying its historical heritage, and that Council should actively fulfill its obligation under section 6(f) of the Resource Management Act 1991 to address the protection of historic heritage from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development by engaging experts to carry out a district-wide assessment process to inform the scheduling of areas, trees, and structures in the new Kaipara District Plan¹². This is just one example of how the district is working to address challenges related to historic heritage. Is there anything else you would like me to look up? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Historical Heritage, Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori and .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Heritage_WEB.pdf.

(2) HISTORICAL HERITAGE, SITES AND AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE ... - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_HistoricalHeritage_WEB.pdf.

(3) HISTORICAL HERITAGE, SITES AND AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE ... - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/images/KDC_DPR%20Feedback%20Summary_HistoricalHeritage%202.pdf.

(4) . https://bing.com/search?q=historic+heritage+Kaipara+District.

(5) Kaipara District Council. http://kaipara.govt.nz.

(6) 17 Historic Heritage - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2017%20-%20Heritage.pdf.

(7) . https://bing.com/search?q=historic+sites+Kaipara+District.

(8) Mount Parihaka War Memorial. https://mch.govt.nz/pukeahu/park/significant-sites/parihaka-memorial.

(9) Kaipara - Aucklandnz.com. https://www.aucklandnz.com/explore/kaipara.

(10) . https://bing.com/search?q=historic+buildings+Kaipara+District.

(11) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_ONL_WEB.pdf.

(12) OUTSTANDING NATURAL LANDSCAPES - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_ONL_WEB.pdf.

(13) Historical and Cultural Values FACT SHEET - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/exposure-draft/9739%20GDWM%20Historical%20and%20Cultural%20Values%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.

(14) Natural Hazards - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/exposure-draft/9739%20GDWM%20Natural%20Hazards%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.

Are there any historic heritage trails in Kaipara District?

I couldn't find any specific information about historic heritage trails in the Kaipara District. However, the district has a wealth of historical buildings, landmarks, notable trees, and sites and areas of significance to Māori that could be visited individually¹. Is there anything else I can help you with? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Historical Heritage, Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori and .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Heritage_WEB.pdf.

(2) HISTORICAL HERITAGE, SITES AND AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE ... - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_HistoricalHeritage_WEB.pdf.

(3) 17 Historic Heritage - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2017%20-%20Heritage.pdf.

Can I have an overview of the current state of archaeological sites in the Kaipara District. This would include a description of key archaeological sites and areas, and any significant issues or challenges related to these sites (such as threats from development, natural hazards, or neglect).

The Kaipara District has an extensive range of archaeological sites principally related to early Māori occupation. Numerous pa sites, terraces, pits and middens are present along the coasts, as well as some inland areas³. These sites and areas need to be protected from damage or destruction as a result of subdivision, use and development of land¹.

The Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 provides legal protection for all archaeological sites in New Zealand, and any activities seeking to damage, modify or destroy an archaeological site need to be authorized by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust¹. District plans provide an additional layer of protection regarding the identification of these sites. Rules can ensure Mana Whenua have an opportunity to provide an assessment of both cultural and archaeological values associated with significant sites and areas to Māori¹.

However, there are some challenges related to archaeological sites in the Kaipara District. For instance, the current provisions relating to sites and areas of significance to Māori are not aligned with current best practice in terms of involving iwi and hapū in identifying sites that are culturally significant². Is there anything else you would like me to look up? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) 17 Historic Heritage - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2017%20-%20Heritage.pdf.

(2) Historical Heritage, Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori and .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Heritage_WEB.pdf.

(3) HISTORICAL HERITAGE, SITES AND AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE ... - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_HistoricalHeritage_WEB.pdf.

(4) Engaging with mana whenua, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/planning-guidance-resource-consents/engaging-with-mana-whenua.

Can you tell me more about pa sites in Kaipara District?

Pa sites are fortified settlements that were used by Māori in pre-European times. The Kaipara District has numerous pa sites, terraces, pits and middens present along the coasts, and further inland in some areas as the Kaipara District was one of the first areas settled by Māori in New Zealand³. These sites and areas need to be protected from damage or destruction as a result of subdivision, use and development of land³.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) HISTORICAL HERITAGE, SITES AND AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE ... - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20DDSummary_HistoricalHeritage_WEB.pdf.

(2) . https://bing.com/search?q=pa+sites+in+Kaipara+District.

(3) Kaipara District Information Centre. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/.

(4) Historical Heritage, Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori and .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Heritage_WEB.pdf.

Hazards and Risks - Topic Introductions

Can you give me an overview of the current state of natural hazards in the Kaipara District. This would include a description of key natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, storms, and coastal hazards, and any significant issues or challenges related to these hazards (such as vulnerability of communities or infrastructure, lack of public awareness, etc.).

The main natural hazards affecting the Kaipara district are **flooding**, **coastal hazards** such as erosion or flooding associated with storms and sea level rise, **land instability** and **wildfire**. Other hazards such as **tsunami** and **earthquakes/liquefaction** can also occur¹. As our climate changes, natural hazards are projected to increase in severity and intensity². The Kaipara District has an extensive coastline, parts of which are prone to erosion and other forms of natural hazards. The main areas affected are along the East and West Coasts where wave action associated with storms is a key hazard⁴.

The Northland Regional Council has primary responsibility for mapping natural hazards in the region. They released new river flood hazard maps in November 2021 and new coastal flood hazard and coastal erosion hazard maps in April 2021². Natural hazards mapping helps identify places exposed to coastal erosion, coastal flooding, and freshwater flooding, and to determine how that exposure will change as sea levels rise².

Natural hazards impact land-use, development, and building. A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) or Project Information Memorandum (PIM) will identify hazards that the Council knows about for a particular land site³. It is important for residents to be prepared for emergency events, including natural disasters. You can visit the Northland Regional Council’s Civil Defence page for more information on how to be prepared².

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Natural Hazards - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/exposure-draft/9739%20GDWM%20Natural%20Hazards%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.

(2) Natural Hazards, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/hazards.

(3) 7 Natural Hazards - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%207%20-%20Natural%20Hazards.pdf.

(4) Building Natural Hazards, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/building-natural-hazards.

What is the history of natural hazards in Kaipara District?

I'm sorry, but I couldn't find any specific information about the history of natural hazards in Kaipara District. However, the main natural hazards affecting Kaipara district are flooding, coastal hazards such as erosion or flooding associated with storms and sea level rise, land instability and wildfire. Other hazards such as tsunami and earthquakes/liquefaction can also occur¹. The risk of some natural hazards in Northland is likely to increase in the future due to climate change¹. Would you like me to search for something else?

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Natural Hazards - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/exposure-draft/9739%20GDWM%20Natural%20Hazards%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.

(2) Hazards and Risks - kaipara.govt.nz. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_HazardsandRisks_WEB.pdf.

(3) Kaipara's fiery and explosive 300 million year history uncovered. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/kaiparas-fiery-and-explosive-300-million-year-history-uncovered/KVQGWBKWKQ4KPOGMV66YCADV3Y/.

Can you give me an overview of the potential impacts of climate change in the Kaipara District. This could include a discussion of key climate change hazards such as sea-level rise, increased intensity and frequency of storms and floods, changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, and any significant issues or challenges related to these impacts (such as vulnerability of specific communities or ecosystems, economic implications, etc.).

Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on the Kaipara District. The changes will impact the health and wellbeing of Kaipara’s peoples, lands, and waters¹. The district is facing critical climate change sea-level rise challenges, with Dargaville and Ruawai at risk of constant flooding and up to 200km of the district's roads at risk³. A changing climate affects economies, built environments, cultures, health, lifestyles, and the ecosystems and natural world that surrounds us².

The Kaipara District Council has adopted the **Kaipara Ki Tua: Climate Smart Strategic Framework** in October 2021 to bring together the climate change work towards Council’s climate smart vision and sets a series of goals and principles to guide this work⁴. The Council is also working with coastal communities on adaptation planning¹.

It is important for residents to be aware of the potential impacts of climate change and to take action to reduce their carbon footprint. You can visit the Kaipara District Council’s Climate Change E-Hub for more information on how you can take action².

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Climate Change - Climate Change, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/climate-change.

(2) Kaipara at big risk from climate change, with Dargaville and Ruawai .... https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/kaipara-at-big-risk-from-climate-change-with-dargaville-and-ruawai-under-threat/NXDHCLZYEXLM5JIZZVTLQMEMDE/.

(3) Climate Change E-Hub - Climate Change, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/climate-change-e-hub.

(4) Kaipara Ki Tua - Climate Change, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/kaipara-ki-tua.

What is the history of climate change in Kaipara District?

I'm sorry, but I couldn't find any specific information about the history of climate change in Kaipara District. However, Kaipara’s climate is changing and these changes will impact on the health and wellbeing of Kaipara’s peoples, lands and waters¹. The district is facing critical climate change sea-level rise challenges, with Dargaville and Ruawai at risk of constant flooding and up to 200km of the district's roads at risk³. The Kaipara District Council has adopted the **Kaipara Ki Tua: Climate Smart Strategic Framework** in October 2021 to bring together the climate change work towards Council’s climate smart vision and sets a series of goals and principles to guide this work. The Council is also working with coastal communities on adaptation planning¹. Would you like me to search for something else?

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Climate Change - Climate Change, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/climate-change.

(2) Climate Change E-Hub - Climate Change, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/climate-change-e-hub.

(3) Sustainable Kaipara launches new climate change series. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/272-Sustainable-Kaipara-launches-new-climate-change-series.

Economic Development - Topic Introductions

Can I have an overview of the current state of the rural economy in the Kaipara District. This could include information on the types of rural industries (such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, etc.), the contribution of these industries to the district's economy, and any challenges they face (like market fluctuations, resource sustainability, environmental impacts, etc.).

The Kaipara District is predominantly a rural district, with around 90% of the land currently zoned Rural in the Operative Kaipara District Plan 2013³. The majority of the land in the District falls within the ‘Rural’ Zone. Kaipara’s economy has historically been driven by pastoral farming and to a lesser extent horticulture and forestry¹. However, developments in tourism are growing in importance and there is a trend toward small mixed-use farm and residential holdings¹.

The Draft District Plan proposes three rural zones: Rural Production Zone (containing the most productive land in the district), General Rural zone (the balance of rural land), and Rural Lifestyle zone (1-2ha sized lifestyle lots)³. The key driver for the three rural zones is to direct activities to where they are most appropriately located and to enable greater productivity within the rural environment. In particular, the proposed approach seeks to prioritize the Rural Production Zone for farming activities that rely on the productive potential of the soil, direct rural lifestyle development to appropriate locations next to settlements and urban areas (e.g. Mangawhai and Dargaville) as a transition from rural to urban, ensure activities in the Rural Production Zone and General Rural Zone are used predominately for primary production, and support well-functioning rural and coastal settlements that provide for the well-being and needs of local communities³.

The current urban growth in areas such as Mangawhai and the demand for rural lifestyle development conflicts with the goals of the productive rural environment and has resulted in ongoing fragmentation of highly productive land³. The Kaipara District Spatial Plans and the Kaipara Kai initiative found that there is a strong desire to increase and diversify food production and protect the productive rural land resource for current and future generations³.

I hope this information helps you understand more about the current state of the rural economy in Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to ask! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Rural Zones - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/exposure-draft/9739%20GDWM%20Rural%20Zones%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.

(2) 12 Rural Chapter How much information Council will ... - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/2020/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2012%20-%20Rural%20updated%20July%202020.pdf.

(3) Economic Data, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/economic-data.

(4) Kaipara District Environmental Scan 2023. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/policy/Kaipara%20Environmental%20Scan%202023%20.pdf.

(5) Operative Kaipara District Plan. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%206%20-%20Ecological%20Areas.pdf.

(6) SIGNIFICANT INDIGENOUS VEGETATION AND HABITATS OF KAIPARA DISTRICT .... https://pub-kaipara.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1052.

(7) Waipoua Forest - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waipoua_Forest.

(8) . https://bing.com/search?q=fisheries+Kaipara+District.

(9) Bay fishing charters 2013 ltd. http://bayfishingcharters.nz/.

(10) Kaipara District Environmental Scan 2020. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/LTP%2020212031/FINAL%20Kaipara%20Environmental%20Scan%20%20%20.pdf.

(11) Kaipara, Place, People and Key Trends - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/LTP%202021%20-%2031/Kaipara%20Environmental%20Scan%202019_WEB.pdf.

(12) NGĀ WAWATA 2050 - OUR ASPIRATIONS - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/spatial%20planning/Kaipara%20District%20Spatial%20Plan%20%20PART%20A%20Overview.pdf.

Can you tell me more about tourism in the district?

Tourism is a growing industry in the Kaipara District. The district is named after one of the largest inland harbours in the world, famous for its drowned river valleys stretching from Helensville to Dargaville³. Since the 14th century, these waters provided a rich source of seafood and transportation for the ancestors of the Ngāti Whātua people. When the Europeans arrived, the harbour became a bustling port to transport kauri timber and gum³. Today, Kaipara offers a picturesque backdrop for boaties, farmers and holidaymakers alike³.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find a natural playground at Ātiu Creek Regional Park, beloved by walkers, bikers and equestrians. Go chasing for waterfalls around Omeru Reserve to find a great picnic spot at either of the park’s two falls – Omeru Falls is a fab spot for swimming. Jump on a half-day or multi-day cruise aboard the M. V. Kewpie Too and enjoy a tour of Kaipara Harbour. You’ll be treated to some informative yarns, plus views of bays and inlets only visible by boat³.

Into art? Meander the kilometre-long arts trail at Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, a creative garden centre with Kiwi-made sculpture. Further north, visit Gibbs Farm to see large-scale sculptures that work in tandem with the rural landscape. It’s a working farm, too, but not one you might expect – think giraffes, zebra and the like³.

Don’t miss the Kaukapakapa Village Market, held on the third Sunday of the month, for a stroll-worthy selection of stalls including crafts, preserves, fresh produce and antiques³.

I hope this information helps you understand more about tourism in Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to ask! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Kaipara - Aucklandnz.com. https://www.aucklandnz.com/explore/kaipara.

(2) . https://bing.com/search?q=tourism+in+Kaipara+District.

(3) Katui Kauri Gum Store. https://servicefinder.co.nz/profile/Katui-Kauri-Gum-Store-156357.

(4) Kaipara Harbour Attractions and Activities - New Zealand Tourism Guide. https://www.tourism.net.nz/region/northland/kaipara-harbour/attractions-and-activities.

(5) Kaipara Kauri Coast Travel Guide BOOK DIRECT Accommodation Tourist .... https://www.nzonline.org.nz/nzo/destinations/kaipara-kauri-coast.

Can I have an overview of the current economic situation in the Kaipara District. This could include information on key sectors, employment rates, income levels, and significant economic issues or challenges (such as unemployment, low incomes, economic diversification, etc.).

The Kaipara District Council engages Infometrics to provide up-to-date economic data on the Kaipara District. Infometrics provides Kaipara District Council with an Annual Economic Profile, a Quarterly Economic Monitor, and a Community Profile (demographic data)¹. Similar data for Northland as a whole is available via Northland Regional Council’s website¹.

According to the Kaipara Environmental Scan 2019, Kaipara’s economy is currently performing well with GDP growth averaging 3.6% per annum from 2015 to 2018, though this has since slowed to 1.9% over the 12 months to June 2019³. However, Kaipara’s economic performance shows far greater year-on-year fluctuations than other areas of Northland and New Zealand generally³.

For more detailed information on employment rates and income levels in the Kaipara District, you can visit the Infometrics website, which provides an overview of employment growth and sources of personal income in the district⁴⁷.

I hope this information helps you understand more about the current economic situation in Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to ask! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Economic Data, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/economic-data.

(2) Kaipara, Place, People and Key Trends - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/LTP%202021%20-%2031/Kaipara%20Environmental%20Scan%202019_WEB.pdf.

(3) Employment at a glance - Infometrics. https://ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz/Kaipara%2bDistrict/Employment.

(4) Sources of personal income in the Kaipara District, New Zealand. https://figure.nz/chart/4J3QDqDSRxoSOaSF.

(5) Kaipara District economic profile - Infometrics. https://ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz/Kaipara%2bDistrict.

(6) Employment growth - Infometrics. https://ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz/Kaipara%2bDistrict/Employment/Growth.

(7) Kaipara District Council continues work on Annual Plan 2023/2024. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/524-Kaipara-District-Council-continues-work-on-Annual-Plan-2023-2024.

(8) Household income - ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz. https://ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz/Kaipara%2BDistrict/StandardOfLiving/Household_Income.

(9) Per capita income - ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz. https://ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz/Kaipara%20District/StandardOfLiving/PerCapitaIncome.

(10) Economic Data, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/council/council-publications/economic-data.

What are the key sectors in Kaipara District?

Kaipara’s economy is founded on its primary industries, particularly the dairy sector, supported by a strong manufacturing sector². The district is also experiencing growth in tourism, with developments in this industry growing in importance¹. The government has also recently invested $20.39m from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to strengthen the district’s transport infrastructure and food and horticulture sector³.

I hope this information helps you understand more about the key sectors in Kaipara District. If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to ask! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Kaipara, Place, People and Key Trends - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/LTP%202021%20-%2031/Kaipara%20Environmental%20Scan%202019_WEB.pdf.

(2) Kaipara District - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaipara_District.

(3) Investing to kick-start key infrastructure in Kaipara. https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/investing-kick-start-key-infrastructure-kaipara.

Community Facilities and Services - Topic Introductions

Can I have an overview of the current state of education, health, and other community facilities in the Kaipara District. This could include information on the types and distribution of these facilities, their usage and capacity, and any issues or challenges they face (such as accessibility, maintenance, capacity, etc.).

The Kaipara District Council has a Community Team whose goal is to assist and support community involvement with various community projects. This includes partnering up alongside community groups and organizations to encourage community development². The council envisions a district with welcoming and strong communities, and it is their goal to work with the people and businesses of Kaipara to encourage community development².

In terms of facilities, the Kaipara District Council has a list of community halls available for use by residents. These include the Mangawhai Library Hall, Mangawhai Senior Citizens Hall, Kaiwaka Sports Association, Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall, Archie Bull Hall, Arapohue Hall, Maungaturoto Centennial Hall, Tinopai Community Hall, Paparoa War Memorial Hall, Ruawai Tokatoka Hall, Ruawai Centennial Hall, Dargaville Dalmation Hall, Te Kopuru Coronation Hall, and Tangiteroria Sports Complex¹. However, I couldn't find any specific information on the current state of education and health facilities in the Kaipara District. Is there anything else you would like me to search for? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Community Team, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/community-team.

(2) Community Halls, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/facilities-and-events/halls-and-venues/community-halls.

(3) Community Halls, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/community-halls.

Can you tell me more about the Community Team's goals?

The Kaipara District Council Community Team’s goals are to assist and support community involvement with various community projects. This includes partnering up alongside community groups and organizations to encourage community development¹. It is considered that councils with a community development focus that work ‘with’ their communities rather than ‘for’ them, by assisting them to develop and provide their own facilities and services, help build strong and vibrant communities. The Community Team aims to play a role in fostering innovation in the community by finding new ways of approaching and resolving the community’s issues¹. Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Community Team, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/community-team.

(2) Kaipara District Council sets vision and community outcomes for Long .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/525-Kaipara-District-Council-sets-vision-and-community-outcomes-for-Long-Term-Plan-2024-2034.

Can you give me an overview of the current state of public access to and along the coastal marine area, lakes, and rivers in the Kaipara District. This could include information on the types and locations of access points, patterns of use, and any issues or challenges (such as maintenance, safety, environmental impacts, conflicts with private property or cultural sites, etc.).

Access to and along the coast and waterways is very important to many people in the Kaipara District. This value is reflected in the Resource Management Act (RMA) and the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS), which requires councils to recognize and provide for the maintenance and enhancement of public access to and along the coastal marine area, lakes, and rivers as a matter of national importance².

The Kaipara District includes an East and a West Coast, and the Kaipara Harbour, which is New Zealand’s largest estuarine harbor. The Te Araroa Trail traverses through the District on the East Coast and the New Zealand Cycle Trail encompasses sections of the West Coast. Valued walkways in the District are the Brynderwyn hills walk, the Tangihua forest nature walk, the Kai iwi lakes coastal track, and Mount Tutamoe track. Kaipara District Council is also planning and developing the Kaihu Valley Trail which will link Donnelly’s Crossing with Dargaville, following the old railway corridor².

Public access can be provided on land owned or controlled by the Council, by Crown Entities, such as the Department of Conservation, as well as on private land. These differing ownerships mean there are different ways in which public access can be provided for and district planning mechanisms can provide for these various options². Is there anything else you would like to know? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) PUBLIC ACCESS - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_PublicAccess_WEB.pdf.

(2) Section 6 - Matters of National Importance • Environment Guide. https://www.environmentguide.org.nz/rma/principles/section-6-matters-of-national-importance/.

(3) Story: Law of the foreshore and seabed - Te Ara. https://teara.govt.nz/en/law-of-the-foreshore-and-seabed.

What are some popular water activities in Kaipara District?

I'm sorry, but I couldn't find any specific information on popular water activities in the Kaipara District. However, the Kaipara District Council has a Recreational Swimming Water Quality Programme that involves collecting water samples from a number of the region’s most popular freshwater and coastal swimming sites on a weekly basis throughout the summer to measure the amount of bacteria present in the water². This suggests that swimming is a popular water activity in the Kaipara District. Is there anything else you would like me to search for? 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Water Quality Program, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/recreation/water-quality-program.

(2) Water Services, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/water-services.

(3) KickStart Water demonstration sites approved by Kaipara District .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/31-KickStart-Water-demonstration-sites-approved-by-Kaipara-District-Council.

Can you give me an overview of the current state of public open space in the Kaipara District, including types and locations of public parks, reserves, and other open spaces, patterns of use, and any issues or challenges (such as maintenance, safety, accessibility, etc.).

The Kaipara District Council is responsible for the management of public open spaces in the Kaipara District, including parks, reserves, and other open spaces. The Council has a Parks and Public Spaces department that is responsible for the planning and maintenance of these areas¹. The Council is currently reviewing and updating its District Plan, which includes provisions for the management of open space areas². The District Plan includes zones such as the Natural Open Space Zone (NOSZ), the Open Space Zone (OSZ), and the Sport and Active Recreation Zone (SARZ) to manage the use and development of open space areas².

The Council has developed plans for both parks and reserves. A ‘Reserve’ generally means a piece of land that has been gazetted as a reserve under the Reserves Act 1977. Council must meet some general requirements regarding the administration and management of reserves, including developing and reviewing Reserve Management Plans (RMP) for most types of reserves. The purpose of a Reserve Management Plan is to work with communities to guide the management and development of our reserves. A ‘Park’ is a piece of publicly accessible land that is not gazetted as a reserve but is owned and/or managed by Council for one or more purposes, mainly recreation, amenity, and preservation⁶.

The Kaipara District boasts an impressive variety of walks and tracks, ranging from gentle strolls to more challenging hikes. Some popular outdoor recreational areas in the district include Pou tu o Te Rangi Mountain Bike Park in Harding Park, Dargaville; Ruawai Stopbank Trail; Ripiro Beach; and Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain)⁴⁵.

I couldn't find specific information on patterns of use or issues such as maintenance, safety, or accessibility in my search results. However, you may find more information on these topics by contacting the Kaipara District Council directly or visiting their website.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Parks and Public Spaces, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/parks-and-public-spaces.

(2) Open Space - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/exposure-draft/9739%20GDWM%20Open%20Space%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.

(3) Parks and Reserves Planning, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/parks-and-public-spaces/parks-reserves-planning.

(4) Walking and Cycling, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/parks-and-public-spaces/walking-cycling-tracks.

(5) Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain), Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/residents/parks-and-public-spaces/campgrounds/kai-iwi-lakes-taharoa-domain-2.

(6) Public Access - eScribe Meetings. https://pub-kaipara.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=3733.

(7) NZ1-7882826-Operative Kaipara District Plan - Chapter 20 - Reserve .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%2020%20-%20Reserve%20Management%20Units.pdf.

(8) Community Activity - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/source-documents/Reserves%20and%20Open%20Space%20AMP%202017%20DRAFT%2022022018.pdf.

(9) Open Spaces and Facilities - Kaipara District. https://kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/activityprofiles/2021%20LTP/AP%20Open%20Spaces%20&%20Facilities%20Final%20May%202021.pdf.

(10) Open Spaces and Facilities Strategic Activity Management Plan 2021-2031. https://kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/assetmanagementplans/SAMPS%202021/Open%20Spaces%20SAMP%20FINAL%20June%202021.pdf.

(11) 3 Land Use and Development Strategy - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/districtplan_operative/Operative%20Kaipara%20District%20Plan%20-%20Chapter%203%20-%20Land%20Use%20and%20Development%20Strategy.pdf.

(12) KAIPARA DISTRICT. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_Coastal%20Environment_WEB.pdf.

(13) Consultation opens on Exposure Draft District Plan - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/379-Consultation-opens-on-Exposure-Draft-District-Plan.

(14) Kaipara District Council sets vision and community outcomes for Long .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/525-Kaipara-District-Council-sets-vision-and-community-outcomes-for-Long-Term-Plan-2024-2034.

(15) Discussion Documents out for consultation | Kaipara District | New Zealand. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/217-Discussion-Documents-out-for-consultation.

(16) The people of Kaipara are 'strong and very resilient': Outgoing Kaipara .... https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/the-people-of-kaipara-are-strong-and-very-resilient-outgoing-kaipara-mayor-proud-of-district-and-its-people/GOSM5YM75YNUJLPRKICRRWU2GY/.

(17) Berm maintenance, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/berm-maintenance.

(18) Request for Service, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/contact-us/report-a-problem.

(19) Living on unsealed roads, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/services/roads-footpaths/kaipara-roads/living-on-unsealed-roads.

(20) . https://bing.com/search?q=safety+Kaipara+District.

(21) Kaipara Workwear & Safety. https://www.tradeworkwear.co.nz/.

(22) Health and Safety, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/council/health-and-safety.

(23) Kaipara District Council, kaipara te oranganui. http://kaipara.govt.nz/.

(24) Accessibility, Kaipara District Council. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/accessibility.

(25) Accessibility Strategy across Northland needs your input - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/news/post/28-Accessibility-Strategy-across-Northland-needs-your-input.

(26) Te Tai Tokerau Regional Accessibility Plan Consultation, Kaipara .... https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/council/consultation-and-public-notices/have-your-say/te-tai-tokerau-regional-accessibility-strategy-consultation.

Can you provide an overview of the current state of public access to and along the coastal marine area, lakes, and rivers in the Kaipara District, including existing access points and paths, usage patterns, and any issues or challenges (such as safety, erosion, ecological impacts, etc.).

Public access can be provided on land owned or controlled by the Council, by Crown Entities, such as the Department of Conservation, as well as on private land. These differing ownerships mean there are different ways in which public access can be provided for, and district planning mechanisms can provide for these various options².

The Kaipara District includes an East and a West Coast, and the Kaipara Harbour, which is New Zealand’s largest estuarine harbor. The Te Araroa Trail traverses through the District on the East Coast, and the New Zealand Cycle Trail encompasses sections of the West Coast. Valued walkways in the District are the Brynderwyn hills walk, the Tangihua forest nature walk, the Kai iwi lakes coastal track, and Mount Tutamoe track. Kaipara District Council is also planning and developing the Kaihu Valley Trail which will link Donnelly’s Crossing with Dargaville, following the old railway corridor².

I couldn't find specific information on usage patterns or issues such as safety, erosion or ecological impacts in my search results. However, you may find more information on these topics by contacting the Kaipara District Council directly or visiting their website.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/06/2023

(1) Section 6 - Matters of National Importance • Environment Guide. https://www.environmentguide.org.nz/rma/principles/section-6-matters-of-national-importance/.

(2) PUBLIC ACCESS - Kaipara District. https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/uploads/kdp/discussion-documents/KDC_DPR%20Discussion%20Document_PublicAccess_WEB.pdf.

(3) Story: Law of the foreshore and seabed - Te Ara. https://teara.govt.nz/en/law-of-the-foreshore-and-seabed.

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