Give your feedback on the proposed Taiari/Taieri Catchment Action Plan by 11 October.

The Taiari/Taieri* Catchment Action Plan is a 10-year, non-regulatory plan to protect and enhance freshwater and biodiversity across the catchment.

It was co-developed by the Taiari/Taieri Integrated Catchment Group bringing together mana whenua, community, catchment and conservation groups, industry, Department of Conservation and Otago Regional Council.

This is the second public check-in, following March's feedback on environmental, community and cultural values and the vision. We are now seeking feedback on the Taiari/Taieri Catchment Action Plan.

The plan supports coordinated action across the catchment, building on existing work and local knowledge and capability. It focuses on practical steps we can take now, while working towards larger-scale recovery and investment over time.

The plan includes seven strategies and one place-based project. We would like to know whether you agree these are the key focus areas needed to support catchment recovery.

Survey closes end of Sunday, 11 October.

Take the survey now

_{*We use both the traditional (Taiari) and common (Taieri) spelling of Taiari/Taieri.}

What happens after the survey?

Once the survey closes, all feedback will be collated to make sure our Catchment Action Plan (CAP) reflects the wider community perspective.

The final draft CAP will be presented to Council for endorsement.

Once endorsed, the focus will shift to putting the plan into action and establishing a Taiari/Taieri Governance and Delivery Group (TGDG) — a community-led governance group operating in partnership with mana whenua, supporting coordinated community actions to improve the whole catchment.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the survey, please get in touch with our team at: icm@orc.govt.nz

Taiari/Taieri catchment boundary map for reference

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Taiari/Taieri Catchment Action Plan survey