7. Matters for Consideration

7.1 TAG Report

This report is presented by the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to update the Strategy & Planning Committee on progress toward finalising the required science for the Manuherekia catchment.

7.1.1 TAG Report to ORC Council – Strategy & Planning Committee – September 2021

7.1.2 Minutes – Manuherekia TAG (23 September 2021)

7.2 Strategic Directions – Approval

Otago Regional Council (ORC) developed draft Strategic Directions in 2020 as an initial step in preparing the Long-Term Plan 2021–2031. This report seeks Council adoption of the Strategic Directions.

7.2.1Appendix 1 – Strategic Directions (Final Version)

7.2.2 Appendix 2 – Strategic Directions (Marked-up Changes from August 2020 Draft)

7.3 Cosy Homes Trust Annual Report 2021

In accordance with Article 6.1.6 of the Memorandum of Understanding between ORC and the Cosy Homes Trust (CHT), this report presents the annual programme activity report for submission to ORC.

7.3.1 Cosy Homes Report to ORC – 2020/21

7.4 Otago Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Profile Update

This report responds to resolution DAIC21-101 made by the Data and Information Committee on 9 June 2021. It is referred to the 13 October Strategy & Planning Committee meeting to review the five-metre tree rule and other methods of capturing carbon sequestration from tussocks, soil, and horticultural activity.

7.5 LWRP Governance Group Update – October 2021

This report provides an update from the Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) Governance Group.

7.5.1 LWRP Governance Group Update