New Zealand Gazette – 2010 – No. 148

Page 3711

✨ Coastal Policy Statement

4 NOVEMBER 2010 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 148 3711

OBJECTIVES

Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
Objective 5
Objective 6
Objective 7

POLICIES

Policy 1 Extent and characteristics of the coastal environment
Policy 2 The Treaty of Waitangi, tangata whenua and Māori heritage
Policy 3 Precautionary approach
Policy 4 Integration
Policy 5 Land or waters managed or held under other Acts
Policy 6 Activities in the coastal environment
Policy 7 Strategic planning
Policy 8 Aquaculture
Policy 9 Ports
Policy 10 Reclamation and de-reclamation
Policy 11 Indigenous biological diversity (biodiversity)
Policy 12 Harmful aquatic organisms
Policy 13 Preservation of natural character
Policy 14 Restoration of natural character
Policy 15 Natural features and natural landscapes
Policy 16 Surf breaks of national significance
Policy 17 Historic heritage identification and protection
Policy 18 Public open space
Policy 19 Walking access
Policy 20 Vehicle access
Policy 21 Enhancement of water quality
Policy 22 Sedimentation
Policy 23 Discharge of contaminants
Policy 24 Identification of coastal hazards
Policy 25 Subdivision, use, and development in areas of coastal hazard risk
Policy 26 Natural defences against coastal hazards
Policy 27 Strategies for protecting significant existing development from coastal hazard risk
Policy 28 Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the NZCPS
Policy 29 Restricted Coastal Activities

GLOSSARY

PREAMBLE

The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) is a national policy statement under the Act. The purpose of the NZCPS is to state policies in order to achieve the purpose of the Act in relation to the coastal environment of New Zealand.

The coastal environment has characteristics, qualities and uses that mean there are particular challenges in promoting sustainable management:

The coastal environment varies in nature and extent around the country;
most existing towns and cities are in or close to a coastal location;
the coastal environment contains established infrastructure connecting New Zealand internally and internationally such as ports, airports, railways, roads and submarine cables;
natural and physical resources important to the economic and social wellbeing of the nation and communities, such as high quality coastal water, fresh water, renewable energy, and minerals are found within the coastal environment, including in areas with high natural character, landscape and amenity values;
the natural and recreational attributes of the coast and its attraction as a place to live and visit combine with an increasingly affluent and mobile society to place growing pressure on coastal space and other resources;
activities inland can have a major impact on coastal water quality;
activities in the coastal environment are susceptible to the effects of natural hazards such as coastal erosion and tsunami, and those associated with climate change;
there is continuing and growing demand for coastal space and resources for commercial activities as diverse as aquaculture and sand mining; and
the coast has particular importance to tangata whenua, including as kaitiaki.