Implications of a subdivision proposal near an important shorebird breeding site
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This report contains abridged evidence given at a hearing. The Minister of Conservation had objected to a proposed District Plan Change which would have sanctioned extensive subdivision near the Waipu Spit Wildlife Refuge. The Minister's evidence focused on natural values of the area, including wildlife values, history of management at the site, and the implications of the proposed subdivision should it proceed. This report covers the latter evidence. It may be of use in developing similar cases for minimising impact on shorebirds elsewhere in New Zealand
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