Matters for Consideration

9.1 Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) Programme Update

To provide an update on the Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) Programme, share an external evaluation of the process for developing the first Catchment Action Plan (CAP), and seek the nomination of a Councillor with interest/representation in the Taiari catchment to join the ICM Working Group.

• 9.1.1 Evaluation Report – Catlins Catchment Action Plan Pilot Project

9.2 Wilding Conifer Business Case

To present the ‘Additional Regional Investment for Wilding Conifer Management in Otago Simplified Business Case’ (business case) prepared by Boffa Miskell and to outline an opportunity to explore other funding options.

• 9.2.1 Otago Regional Wilding Conifer Strategy
• 9.2.2 Benefits and Costs of Additional Investment in Wilding Conifer Control in the Otago Region
• 9.2.3 Additional Regional Investment for Wilding Conifer Management in Otago

9.3 Catchment Advisor Work Programme

To outline to the Environmental Implementation Committee the work completed by the Catchment Advisors and the work programme for the 2024/25 financial year.

• 9.3.1 High Level WP 2025

9.4 Avian Flu Response

To update the Environmental Implementation Committee on High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) and ORC’s role if HPAI is found in New Zealand.