Coromandel/Firth of Thames Integrated Coastal Planning

The study explores what has been termed a local coastal planning (LCP) model. This model is characterised by resource management agencies making joint management plans, which cover multiple jurisdictions, which encompass both the land and sea of the coastal environment, and are at a scale, which is locally relevant for particular areas of the coast. The Coromandel/Firth of Thames is an extensive geographic area. There is approximately 880km of coastline, including approximately 200km of islands. This area is characterised by unique settlements, diverse natural and physical resources, important values and a wide range of pressures on the coastal environment. The integrated coastal planning (ICP) scoping study is not a detailed assessment of site-specific issues, rather it is an exploration of a model for integrated planning and management of the coastal environment as well as an initial analysis of the key issues within the area and identification of potential information gaps. Environment Waikato has commissioned a study to explore with other resource management agencies in the east coast of the Waikato region (Coromandel/Firth of Thames) a framework for integrated planning for the use, development and protection of the coastal environment.

Table of Contents: Executive summary 2 Introduction 2.1 Study purpose 2.2 Study area 2.3 Format of report 3 Coastal management 3.1 Statutory coastal management 3.2 Strategic coastal planning 3.3 Integrated coastal management 3.4 Local coastal planning model 4 Lessons learned 4.1 Summary of lessons for ICP project 5 A strategic planning framework for integrated coastal planning 6 Coromandel/Firth of Thames 6.1 Overview 6.2 Population growth and demand 6.3 Resource use and development 6.4 Infrastructure 6.5 Natural character/landscape 6.6 Natural heritage/biodiversity 6.7 Community well-being/sense of place/heritage 6.8 Recreation/access 6.9 Cultural values 6.10 Environmental quality 6.11 Coastal hazards 7 Sub-catchments 7.1 Overview 7.2 The plains and southern Firth 7.3 Firth of Thames and western Coromandel 7.4 Northern tip of the peninsula 7.5 North-eastern coast 8 Cluster policy areas 9 Local coastal planning areas 9.1 Local coastal plans 9.2 LCP area identification 9.3 Prioritisation of LCP areas 10 Recommended way forward 10.1 Preferred strategy approach 10.2 Suggested governance approach 10.3 Addressing information gaps 11 Work plan 11.1 Work plan: Stage one (total three months) 11.2 Work plan: Stage two (total 24-36 months) 12 Acknowledgements Appendix 1 - Project linkages Appendix 2 - ICP position statements Appendix 3 - LCP area descriptions Appendix 4 - Example of LCP area concept map Appendix 5 - Bibliography

Coromandel Peninsula and Firth of Thames

2005-2006

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Report available in printed (for a charge) or electronic form from Environment Waikato

Freely available. Sensitivity/Confidentiality: No confidentiality, publicly available.

Work is ongoing.