NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 81 — 10 AUGUST 2017

scientific and socio-economic knowledge.

Once limits are set, freshwater resources need to be allocated to users, while providing the ability to transfer entitlements between users so that we maximise the value we get from water. Where water resources are over-allocated (in terms of quality and quantity) to the point that national and local values are not met, over-allocation must be reduced over agreed timeframes.

The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 addresses issues with water quality in the coastal environment. The management of coastal water and fresh water requires an integrated and consistent approach.

This preamble may assist the interpretation of the national policy statement."

5. Review amended

Under the heading "Review":

a. Replace "2016" with "2020".

b. Delete the last sentence of paragraph 1.

c. Delete "This preamble may assist the interpretation of the national policy statement."

6. “National Significance of Fresh Water and Te Mana o te Wai” section revoked

Before the heading "Title", revoke the section “National significance of fresh water and Te Mana o te Wai”.

7. New “National Significance of Fresh Water and Te Mana o te Wai” section inserted

After the “Commencement” section, insert:

"National Significance of Fresh Water and Te Mana O Te Wai

The matter of national significance to which this national policy statement applies is the management of fresh water through a framework that considers and recognises Te Mana o te Wai as an integral part of freshwater management.

The health and well-being of our freshwater bodies is vital for the health and well-being of our land, our resources (including fisheries, flora and fauna) and our communities.

Te Mana o te Wai is the integrated and holistic well-being of a freshwater body.

Upholding Te Mana o te Wai acknowledges and protects the mauri of the water. This requires that in using water you must also provide for Te Hauora o te Taiao (the health of the environment), Te Hauora o te Wai (the health of the waterbody) and Te Hauora o te Tangata (the health of the people).

Te Mana o te Wai incorporates the values of tangata whenua and the wider community in relation to each water body.

The engagement promoted by Te Mana o te Wai will help the community, including tangata whenua, and regional councils develop tailored responses to freshwater management that work within their region.

By recognising Te Mana o te Wai as an integral part of the freshwater management framework it is intended that the health and well-being of freshwater bodies is at the forefront of all discussions and decisions about fresh water, including the identification of freshwater values and objectives, setting limits and the development of policies and rules. This is intended to ensure that water is available for the use and enjoyment of all New Zealanders, including tangata whenua, now and for future generations."

8. Interpretation amended

In the "Interpretation" section:

a. Revoke the definition of "Secondary contact".

b. Insert in their appropriate alphabetical order:

"National Target means the national target for water quality improvement in Appendix 6.

Pest means a pest as defined in the Biosecurity Act 1993.

Primary contact means people’s contact with fresh water that involves immersion in water, including swimming.

Primary contact site means:

a. any part of a specified river or lake that a regional council considers is used, or would be used but for existing freshwater quality, for primary contact; and

b. any other site in any other river or lake that a regional council has determined should be managed