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IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act

1991

AND

IN THE MATTER of a resource consent application to,

Whangarei District Council for the Otaika Quarry overburden disposal

area project.

STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE OF BOYDEN HENRY EVANS ON BEHALF OF GBC WINSTONE

1. INTRODUCTION

Qualifications

1.1 My full name is Boyden Henry Evans.

1.2 I am a qualified landscape architect and a Partner in environmental

planning and design consultancy Boffa Miskell Limited (Boffa Miskell). I

have a BSc in botany from Victoria University of Wellington and a post-

graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture from Lincoln University. I

am a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA).

Experience

1.3 I have been a landscape consultant with Boffa Miskell since 1986 and

have worked on a range of projects for corporate and private clients and

for territorial authorities and government agencies in various parts of

New Zealand. This work includes district and regional landscape

assessments and resource studies, landscape and visual effects

assessments, including preparation of visual simulations, for many types

of development projects. These include infrastructure projects, such as

quarries, new roads, wind farms, transmission lines, and rural lifestyle

and residential subdivisions. I have also been involved in many site

rehabilitation and revegetation projects and have prepared master plans

and management plans for reserves and other areas.

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1.4 I have prepared landscape and visual effects assessments for several

quarry projects that involve extensions to existing quarries or relate to

overburden disposal areas associated with quarries. Several of these

projects have entailed preparation of landscape mitigation proposals and

rehabilitation strategies and plans, and overseeing the implementation of these.

Background

1.5 In respect of GBC Winstone's (Winstone) Proposed Otaika Quarry

overburden disposal area project (overburden disposal project), I have

been involved in the preparation of the landscape and visual effects

assessment, meetings with landowners, primarily those whose

properties adjoin the Pegram Block, and the preparation of landscape

mitigation measures. Specifically, this has involved:

(a) Site visits and field work of surrounding areas.

(b) Meetings with residents: throughout 2016 Ian Wallace and I

met with several Acacia Park residents whose properties in

Grove Lane, Acacia Drive and Wattle Lane overlook the

Pegram Block. The initial meeting with residents at their properties followed my initial fieldwork and completion of a

viewshed analysis.1 During the site visits I took photographs

from various parts of the properties, including from rooms and

outdoor living areas that look directly over the Pegram Block. I

also made a visit to one landowners’ property in Smeaton Drive

(21 Awatea Street) from which I also took photographs.

(c) At subsequent meetings with the Acacia Park landowners, I

presented visual simulations to illustrate the potential visual

effects of the proposal from each of the properties and recorded

points that were raised.

(d) I attended a residents’ ‘open day’ at Otaika Quarry, where

information on the project was provided.

1 Viewshed analysis involved preparation of a computer-generated Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV), which helps to determine where the site and proposed development can be seen from.

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(e) I was involved in meetings with Whangarei District Council

planning and parks staff to discuss the proposal and to describe

potential landscape and visual effects.

(f) Throughout the development of the proposal and preparation

of the consent application, I was in regular contact with Ian Wallace and Mike Harris from GBC Winstone, planner

Catherine Clarke, ecologist Ian Boothroyd, and noise

consultants Damian Ellerton.

1.6 I confirm that I have read the brief of evidence of ecologist, Mr Boothroyd,

who carried out the investigation and assessment of the tributary of Te

Waiiti Stream and the remnant vegetation. I have drawn on this evidence

in my assessment. My evidence will focus on describing the landscape

and visual effects of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures.

2. CODE OF CONDUCT

2.1 Although not necessary in respect of council hearings, I can confirm I

have read the Expert Witness Code of Conduct set out in the

Environment Court's Practice Note 2014. I have complied with the Code

of Conduct in preparing this evidence and I agree to comply with it while

giving oral evidence before the hearing committee. Except where I state

that I am relying on the evidence of another person, this written evidence

is within my area of expertise. I have not omitted to consider material

facts known to me that might alter or detract from the opinions expressed

in this evidence.

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1 GBC Winstone propose to use the Pegram Block (the Site) as an

overburden disposal area (OBDA) for the next 35 years. The Pegram

Block is currently in pasture and grazed. The proposal involves

progressively stripping, in two stages, the overburden that is covering the

greywacke resource in the adjacent Otaika Quarry and transporting and

placing it on approximately 40% of the Pegram Block. Given the nature

of the topography, the depth of the overburden will vary across the Site

(from 4.0m to 31.0m).

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3.2 The existing landform and appearance of the Site will change

incrementally as placement of overburden progresses from the lowest

part of the Site, moving westwards towards the Quarry. Site

rehabilitation will occur incrementally and will start following the

completion of each stage of overburden placement. The proposed planting will ameliorate the appearance of the earthworks, which are

limited to 3.0ha open at any one time. The earthworks will be

hydroseeded at the end of each earthworks season.

3.3 Visual changes will occur in stages over the 35-year duration as opposed

to happening rapidly, with some stages being more visible than others.

The initial stage (Enabling Works) will have high visual effects, especially

for several of the ‘front line’ residential properties in Acacia Park but as

the earthworks are progressively hydroseeded and planted, the visual

effects will reduce over time. Also, there will be periods between the

stages when no earthworks will be carried out.

3.4 The closest residential properties to the proposed OBDA are in Acacia

Park, a gated residential community located immediately to the north of

the Site, and the Smeaton residential area situated approximately 400m to the east of the proposed OBDA.

3.5 The OBDA will have landscape and visual amenity effects. While there

will be short to medium term moderate adverse biophysical effects and

effects on landscape character because of the changes to the landform

and the removal of the stands of trees, the refinements to the form and

design of the OBDA has reduced the scale and extent of these effects.

The proposed landscape and ecological mitigation measures will also

help to reduce these effects further.

3.6 The most significant adverse visual amenity effects will occur when

viewed from properties in Acacia Park. Thirteen Acacia Park properties

have a boundary with the Site; they are in the ‘front line’ located in Grove

Lane, Wattle Lane and Acacia Drive. Of the five properties in Grove

Lane that will be significantly affected by the OBDA proposal, the

residents in four of these have provided written approval to the OBDA proposal.

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3.7 There are three ‘front line ’Acacia Park properties where I have assessed

the adverse visual effects as high for both the Enabling Works and

General Works. The visual effects reduce to moderate in relation to all

three properties as the progressive site rehabilitation works occur.

3.8 The landscape and visual effects will be much less on the ‘front line’ of properties in the Smeaton Drive residential area (i.e. low or moderate).

Low or very low adverse landscape and visual effects will occur from

areas beyond the Site, such as from SH1, the Toe Road area or the

Otaika Sports Park.

3.9 For those residential properties adjoining the Site, adverse visual effects

will generally be greater during the phases of General Works but these

effects will be reduced with the progressive implementation of mitigation

tree planting. Adverse visual effects from some nearby residential

properties are high and reducing to a lower level over time as the OBDA

landform is completed, grassed and trees are planted.

3.10 In summary, while the Pegram Block OBDA operation will generate high

and moderate short to medium term adverse landscape and visual

effects from some adjoining dwellings, once completed the adverse landscape and visual effects will reduce. The General Works will take

place every 3 to 5 years over a 30-year period and as such can be seen

as infrequent and temporary, but a reoccurring activity. In the intervening

periods between the earthwork campaigns, no works will occur. In the

periods between overburden campaigns, which could be 3-5 years, the

Site will, once the hydroseeded grass has established, be grazed and

widely-spaced trees planted over the finished landforms.

4. SCOPE AND STRUCTURE OF EVIDENCE

4.1 As part of the Application lodged by Winstone I prepared the Overburden

Placement, Pegram Block, Otaika Quarry, Whangarei: Landscape and

Visual Effects Assessment report dated 22 May 2017. That report is part

of the Application lodged with Whangarei District Council.

4.2 I have structured my evidence as follows:

(a) Description of the existing site and its landscape context;

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(b) Summary of the proposal and the proposed mitigation

measures;

(c) Summary of permitted baseline;

(d) Description of the landscape and visual effects;

(e) Issues raised by submitters;

(f) Issues raised in the Hearing Officer’s report;

(g) Comment on conditions of consent;

(h) Summary and conclusions.

4.3 GBC Winstone propose to use the Pegram Block as an overburden

disposal area (OBDA) for the next 35 years. The proposal involves

progressively stripping the overburden that is covering the greywacke

resource in the adjacent Otaika Quarry and transporting and placing it

on the Pegram Block. The work will occur in two stages – Enabling

Works, which will be completed in two seasons of 6-8 months within 5

years, followed by several phases of General Works occurring over 30

years.

4.4 Over the lifetime of the project, the existing landform and appearance of

the Site will change as placement of overburden progresses. At this stage, the final use of the Site has not been determined although it is

expected to return to rural grazing. The process of overburden

placement and slope rehabilitation entails progressively shaping the

resulting landform until the end form is created and rehabilitation planting

has been completed.

4.5 The staging of the works will commence in the north-eastern corner of

the footprint closest to residences in Grove Lane, Acacia Park, and then

move progressively back towards Quarry Road and the Quarry, thus

modifying the form of the landscape.

4.6 Site rehabilitation will occur incrementally and will start following the

completion of each stage of overburden placement. This will include

planting of the diverted tributary of Te Waiiti Stream.

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4.7 The formation of the final slopes and rehabilitation planting will ensure

that areas where overburden placement has occurred are progressively

integrated with the surrounding environment. The proposed planting will

ameliorate the appearance of earthworks, which are limited to 3.0ha

open at any one time. The earthworks will be hydroseeded at the end of each earthworks season.

4.8 Visual changes will occur in stages over the 35-year duration as opposed

to happening rapidly and all at once, with some stages being more visible

than others. The initial stage (Enabling Works) will have high visual

effects, especially for several of the ‘front line’ residential properties in

Acacia Park but as the earthworks are progressively hydroseeded and

planted, the visual effects will reduce. Also, there will be periods

between the stages when no earthworks will be carried out.

4.9 The project description is described in detail in the evidence of Mike

Harris, Ian Wallace and Catherine Clarke so I will not repeat it here.

5. LANDSCAPE CONTEXT AND SITE DESCRIPTION

5.1 The approximately 40ha Pegram Block adjoins Otaika Quarry on its

eastern boundary. The Pegram Block is two titles, a 37.4ha block and a smaller 3.3ha block. Under the Whangarei District Plan most of the

Pegram Block is in Countryside Environment zone, which provides for a

range of traditional rural activities. An area of the north-eastern corner

of the Site is within the Living 3 Environment, a low density residential

zone. A Mineral Extraction Area (ME3) overlay covers Otaika Quarry

itself and the western part of the Pegram Block.

5.2 The Site, like much of the land to the south, is a productive working rural

landscape. It is a landscape of fenced paddocks divided by shelterbelts

and blocks of amenity tree planting, with rural dwellings and outbuildings.

5.3 Currently, the Site is in pasture and is grazed by cattle. It is undulating

and steeply rolling in places, with several small stands of native and

exotic trees. The two largest tree stands are in a low-lying basin near

the middle of the Site, where the placement of the overburden is

proposed to start. An unfenced channelised watercourse, a tributary of Te Waiiti Stream, traverses the Site.

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5.4 There is a mix of land use activities in the surrounding area – rural,

medium density residential, large lot residential, and open space,

including the Council’s Otaika Sports Park (Attachment 1).

5.5 The land south of the Site, both east and west of SH1, is rolling rural land

enclosed by the Department of Conservation’s (DoC) Otaika Valley Scenic Reserve, a densely forested area on the mid and upper slopes

and forming the skyline. The headwaters of the Te Waiiti Stream are in

the Otaika Valley Scenic Reserve. The paddocks on the lower slopes

and valley bottom below the reserve are divided by shelterbelts of

poplars and matsudana willows, with remnant and regenerating native

vegetation in some of the gullies.

5.6 The 15.5ha Ruarangi Block, which bounds Otaika Quarry is situated

north-west of the Pegram Block. About 80% of the block is in native

forest and the rest is grazed. A Notable Landscape overlay in the ODP

extends over the forested part of the Ruarangi Block and it also wraps

around the Quarry and extends on to the property at 52 Acacia Drive.

The overlay does not extend over the Pegram Block (Attachment 1).

The Notable Landscape overlay has been removed in the Whangarei District proposed plan.

5.7 The Ruarangi Block is located at a higher elevation than the Pegram

Block. Access to it is via an unsealed road off Quarry Road that runs

along the boundary of the Pegram land. The Ruarangi native forest is

part of a larger tract of forest that extends to the north and to the south-

east, where there is an approximately 3.9ha triangular area of

predominantly native forest on the adjoining Otaika Quarry land

(Attachment 1).

5.8 The Site is bounded to the south by Quarry Road and to the north and

east by residential subdivisions; Otaika Quarry forms the western

boundary. Acacia Park, a gated residential community is located

immediately to the north and the Smeaton Drive residential area is to the

east. Beyond the Acacia Park and Smeaton Drive residential areas and

east of SH1 there is the Raumanga industrial are, comprising industrial-scale buildings on both sides of Rewa Road and adjoining roads.

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5.9 There is a wide flattish area in the lower middle area of the Site. The

highest part of the Site is in the north-west, falling to the low-lying and

flat area in the centre, and then the land rises to the east, forming a basin

in the middle section. Attachment 2 illustrates the finished contours of

the OBDA and the distribution of trees and woody vegetation across the Site.

5.10 There are two main stands of tall trees located in the middle part of the

Site. While these stands are close to each other, their composition

differs. The western stand comprises eucalypts, which form the

predominant canopy, accompanied by acacia (black wattle) and totara.

The canopy of the eastern stand is lower and is dominated by totara with

tanekaha and a few small kauri and areas of kanuka around the margins.

Both stands are unfenced permitting cattle to graze throughout these

areas. Rabbits are also present. There is virtually no understorey and

no regeneration. Cattle grazing has also caused pugging and

compaction of the low-lying damp areas within the Site. The western-

most stand of mixed vegetation and part of the eastern stand will be

removed as part of the OBDA proposal.

5.11 There are other small totara-dominated stands and isolated individual

totara trees on the Pegram Block but they lie outside the OBDA footprint.

The patches of totara-dominated vegetation present on the site are

typical of those found in the adjoining rural areas.

PERMITTED BASELINE

5.12 Currently the Site is in pasture and is grazed and there are no approved

consents that can be considered relevant in terms of the permitted

baseline. However, in assessing the potential landscape and visual

effects of the OBDA proposal, consideration needs to be given to the

permitted activities that could occur on the Site.

5.13 While GBC Winstone currently lease the Pegram Block to a local farmer

who uses it to graze cattle, a range of rural production and other rural

commercial and industrial activities are provided by the Countryside

Environment and Mineral Extraction Area overlay. This could include pastoral farming, horticulture activities, forestry and earthworks. It could

include a clean fill operation and earthworks, which would need Regional

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Council consents but would be permitted under the District Plan provided

they complied with the permitted activity standards.

5.14 These land use activities contemplated in the district plan would affect

the character of the Pegram Block, including the outlook from adjoining

properties. The landform could be altered and trees removed from part or all the Site.

6. LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL EFFECTS

6.1 The existing landscape and its existing visual context contribute to the

‘baseline’ for landscape and visual assessments. Visual effects are

assessed as one of the interrelated effects on people. The assessment

of the potential effects on landscape is carried out as an effect on the

resource (i.e. landscape features or landscape character).

6.2 The landscape and visual effects assessment addresses the potential

landscape effects of the OBDA proposal in the context of the Site and

wider landscape, together with effects on views. The methodology used

for the assessment involved a combination of fieldwork, visits to

individual properties, visibility analysis and preparation of a series of

visual simulations from key viewpoints. The assessment focuses on three interrelated aspects – effects on biophysical elements, effects on

visual amenity and effects on landscape character. The assessment

uses a seven-point scale to determine the overall significance of effect

(i.e. from very low to very high). In addition to assessing the significance

of effects, the nature of effects is also considered, in terms of whether

they will be positive (beneficial), negative (adverse) or neutral in the

landscape context within which they occur.

6.3 The proposed OBDA will have landscape and visual amenity effects.

The most significant of these will be the adverse effects on visual amenity

for several properties in the Acacia Park residential area that adjoin and

overlook the Pegram Block.

Summary of Landscape Effects

6.4 Landscape effects have been considered in terms of physical effects on

landscape features and effects on the character and amenity of the landscape at the local scale and as part of the wider Otaika landscape.

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Assessing the significance of landscape effects provides judgement of

the amount of change that is likely to occur to both existing landscape

features and to landscape character. It is important that the size or scale

of the effect and the geographical extent of the area influenced is

defined, together with the duration of the effect, including whether this is reversible. In some cases, the loss or change to existing landscape

elements such as vegetation or earthworks can also be quantified.

Landform Changes

6.5 The changes that will occur with the progressive placement of

overburden will occur incrementally over a long period. The works will

involve removal in one instance full and the other part of two stands of

existing trees as well as several individual trees on other parts of the Site.

Overburden will be placed over approximately 40% of the Pegram Block

and given the nature of the topography, the depth of overburden will vary

as shown on the isopach map (Attachment 3). This map shows the

relative depths of overburden at completion of the project.

6.6 The cross sections (Attachment 4) also help to illustrate the depth of

overburden in relation to different ‘front line’ properties and the approximate distance between the dwellings on these properties and the

toe of the overburden. The properties depicted in Attachment 4 are

those ‘front line’ properties that have not provided written approval.

6.7 While tree stands will be removed or reduced, a substantial amount of

new planting will be carried out, which will start prior to commencement

of any overburden placement and continue as each of the subsequent

stages are completed.

6.8 During the placement of the overburden, the localised modification of the

landform will have high adverse biophysical effects but this will be

reduced with the implementation of the landscape mitigation measures

and at completion of the OBDA the new landform will be integrated with

the surrounding topography. The new landform will be grassed and

poplar trees progressively planted at wide spacing allowing grazing to

continue.

6.9 While there will be short to medium term moderate adverse biophysical

effects and effects on landscape character because of the changes to

the landform and the removal of the stands of trees, the refinements to

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the form and design of the OBDA has reduced the scale and extent of

these effects. The proposed landscape and ecological mitigation

measures will also help to reduce these effects further. The significance

and nature of effects landscape effects are summarised in Table 1 below.

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Table 1 Summary of significance and nature of landscape effects

Description of Change Significance of Effect2

Nature of Effect3

Physical Effects on Landform (Site)

Operation Modification to the existing landform will place overburden in the western half of the Pegram Block

High Adverse

Completion

The completed landform will reflect the rolling ridgetops of the landscape surrounding the Pegram Block, however, its form will have a more regular and raw appearance in the most recently completed stages of work. The tree planting carried out progressively across the Site will significantly assist with integrating the Site at both a local and broader landscape levels.

Moderate Adverse

Residual Effects

The new landform and associated tree planting together with the ongoing grazing will mask most of the traces of the previous OBDA activities.

Low Neutral

Physical Effects on Vegetation and Watercourse (Site)

Operation Removal of native and exotic vegetation, particularly the two larger stands of trees will remove habitat and affect the contrast with surrounding areas of pasture. The unfenced watercourse is degraded because of stock access and lack of riparian vegetation. 500m of watercourse will be realigned to accommodate the OBDA

Moderate Adverse

Completion Tree planting will be progressively carried out as overburden placement is completed and this will have an ongoing positive effect. The realigned and rehabilitated watercourse will be well integrated with the proposed area of native revegetation.

Low Neutral

Residual Effects

The original working rural landscape will be reinstated as the trees mature and grazing resumes. The Site will become integrated with the stands of existing trees and other areas of vegetation growing both on the Pegram Block and on the surrounding area.

Very Low Neutral

Landscape Character

Operation The changes to the landform and the activity associated with the OBDA will affect landscape character, particularly for residents whose properties adjoin the Site. At a broader scale, the Site will remain largely concealed from the adjoining areas, including SH1.

High (Local) Moderate-Low (Broadscale)

Adverse

Completion

The progressive rehabilitation of the Site will help its integration with the local landscape, aided by the tree planting that will be carried out progressively throughout the life of the OBDA. The working rural landscape character will over time approximate what it was like prior to the placement of overburden.

Low Adverse

Residual Effects

There will be a greater extent of tree cover on about half the Site than there is currently but both the rural scale of the trees and their wide spacing together with grazed pasture will ensure that the rural character is maintained. The Site will be assimilated into the surrounding rural landscape.

Low Neutral

2 Significance of Effect assessed as: Very High, High, Moderate-High, Moderate, Moderate-Low, Low, Very Low 3 Nature of Effect assessed as: Adverse, Neutral or Beneficial

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Summary of Visual Effects

6.10 To assess the overall significance and nature of visual effects, the

potential visual sensitivity of the identified viewing audience was

considered, together with the overall magnitude of change resulting from

the proposed development of the OBDA. Views from private properties will be most affected, particularly those properties that have a boundary

with the Pegram Block. However, views of a development do not

necessarily equate to adverse visual effects. Visual impact is not always

negative and a change in view does not always generate a negative

response.

6.11 Thirteen Acacia Park properties have a boundary with the Site; they are

in the ‘front line’ located in Grove Lane, Wattle Lane and Acacia Drive.

The combination of topography, together with dwellings and vegetation

growing on the ‘front line’ properties, mean that residents in the

properties beyond these properties do not have views of the Site. Of the

five properties in Grove Lane that will be affected by the OBDA proposal

the residents in four of these have provided written approval.

6.12 The effects will be much less on the ‘front line’ of properties in the Smeaton Drive residential area. The situation is similar to Acacia Park

in that the ‘front line’ properties obscure views of the Pegram Block from

the properties located behind.

6.13 The effects from areas such as SH1, the Otaika Sports Park or the Toe

Road residential area were assessed as low or very low.

6.14 The proximity and elevation of the Acacia Park properties that adjoin the

Site have dictated the height and form of the OBDA. A key principle in

the design and form of the OBDA was ensuring that the view from the

dwellings on these properties to Whangarei Heads was retained. The

proximity of these properties, and the desire to restrict landscape and

visual effects on these properties to the shortest possible time frame, has

also influenced the staging of the overburden placement programme and

when tree planting and rehabilitation is started on the finished

overburden slope faces.

6.15 For most residential properties adjoining the Site, adverse visual effects

will generally be the greatest during the phases of General Works but

these effects will be reduced with implementation of mitigation tree

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planting. Short term adverse visual effects from some nearby locations

are initially high and then reduce over time as the OBDA landform is

completed, grassed and trees planted. The character of grazed pasture

with scattered groups of trees will go through several transitions in line

with the progressive nature of overburden placement over the proposed 35-year time frame.

6.16 Overall, while the Pegram Block OBDA operation will generate some

high and moderate short to medium term adverse landscape and visual

effects, once completed the adverse landscape and visual effects will

reduce. The General Works will take place every 3 to 5 years over

approximately a 30-year period and as such be an infrequent and

temporary but reoccurring activity. In the intervening periods between

the earthwork campaigns, no works will occur. In the periods between

overburden campaigns, which could be 3-5 years, the Site will once the

hydroseeded grass has established, be grazed. The shaping of the

OBDA landform, and the tree planting that will be carried out

progressively, will help to integrate the OBDA in to the surrounding

landscape.

Visual Simulations

6.17 Assessments, including preparation of visual simulations, were carried

out from most of the residential properties adjoining the Pegram Block

and from properties in the Smeaton Drive residential area and from

several other locations. In comparison with similar projects, more visual

simulations were prepared for this assessment than would normally be

the case due to the extensive nature of consultation undertaken by GBC

Winstone.

6.18 Generally, following preparation of a ZTV map and site reconnaissance

and field work, a series of representative viewpoints are selected and

visual simulations prepared from each viewpoint. However, as part of

discussing the OBDA proposal with residents in Acacia Park and the

Smeaton Drive area, offers were made by GBC Winstone to residents

whose properties were visited, for a visual simulation to be prepared from their property. As a result, 7 visual simulations were prepared from

properties in Acacia Park. I subsequently met with residents from each

property and discussed the visual simulation prepared for their property.

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6.19 Landowners of five of the properties where visual simulations were

prepared have provided written approvals for the OBDA proposal (i.e.

Nos. 1, 5-7, 6 and 11 Grove Lane in Acacia Park and 21 Awatea Street

in the Smeaton area).

6.20 Table 2 below summarises the level of visual effects from the representative viewpoints. It records the visual effects during the

Enabling Works and General Works phases of overburden placement

and once the OBDA has been completed (i.e. at the end of the 35 years).

The owners of the properties which have written approvals for the OBDA

proposal are noted; these properties are also shown on Attachment 5

Table 2: Summary Significance and Nature of Visual Effects

Viewpoint Phase Approximate time frame

Significance of effect Nature of effect

1 &3 Grove Lane [Owners of 1 Grove Lane have provided written approval]

Enabling Works 5 years

Moderate Adverse

General Works Phases

6-30 years

Very High Adverse

Completion 35 years

Moderate Adverse

5-7 & 11 Grove Lane [Owners of 5-7, 6 and 11 Grove Lane have provided written approvals]

Enabling Works 5 years

Very High Adverse

General Works Phases

6-30 years

Very High Adverse

Completion 35 years

High Adverse

29 Acacia Drive Enabling Works 5 years High Adverse

General Works Phases

6-30 years High Adverse

Completion 35 years Moderate Adverse

31 Acacia Drive [Owners of 30 Acacia Drive have provided written approval]

Enabling Works 5 years

High Adverse

General Works Phases

6-30 years

High Adverse

Completion 35 years

Moderate Adverse

52 Acacia Drive Enabling Works 5 years

High Adverse

General Works Phases

6-30 years

High Adverse

Completion 35 years

Moderate Adverse

2-4 Wattle Lane Enabling Works 5 years

Moderate Adverse

General Works Phases

6~30 years

Moderate - High Adverse

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Viewpoint Phase Approximate time frame

Significance of effect Nature of effect

Completion 35 years

Moderate Neutral

10 Wattle Lane Enabling Works 5 years

Low Neutral

General Works Phases

6-30 years

Moderate-High Adverse

Completion 35 years

Moderate-Low Neutral

Smeaton Drive Properties [Owners of Flat 1 / 19 Awatea Street, 21 Awatea Street, and 23 Awatea Street have all provided written approvals]

Enabling Works 5 years

Low Neutral

General Works Phases

6-30 years

Moderate Adverse

Completion 35 years

Low Neutral

Otaika Sports Park

Enabling Works 5 years Low Neutral

General Works Phases

6-30 years

Moderate - Low Adverse

Completion 35 years

Low Neutral

SH1 Enabling Works 5 years

Low Neutral

General Works Phases

6-30 years

Low Neutral

Completion 35 years

Very Low Neutral

Toe Road Enabling Works 5 years

Very Low Neutral

General Works Phases

6-30 years

Low Neutral

Completion 35 years

Very Low Neutral

Rewarewa Road Enabling Works & General Works

1 – 35 years Very low Neutral

Otaika Valley Walkway Enabling Works & General

Works

1 – 35 years No visual effects N/A

Acacia Park Residential Properties

6.21 The relationship of the Acacia Park residential properties that have a

boundary with the Site varies because of the nature of the topography,

the way the dwellings are positioned on the allotments and the extent of

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existing trees and other vegetation growing on these properties and on

the Pegram Block.

6.22 Acacia Drive runs along a low ridgeline and the properties located on the

south side of the road have an outlook over the Pegram Block, whereas

the combination of the low ridge and the dwellings on the south side of Acacia Drive screen views from the properties located on the north side

of the road.

6.23 Dwellings on some of the ’front line’ properties are elevated above the

Pegram Block and have views across the Site and to the wider landscape

beyond. Other dwellings are situated at a much lower level and their

outlook to the countryside beyond is restricted by the Pegram Block.

There are no dwellings on some of these properties. Of this ‘front line’

group, the properties on the south side of Acacia Drive that overlook the

Pegram Block are:

• Nos. 1, 3, 5-7, 6 and 11 Grove Lane;

• Nos 29, 31, 33, 35, and 52 Acacia Drive

• Nos 2-4, 10, 12-14 16 and 18 Wattle Lane

Nos. 1, 5-7, 6 and 11 Grove Lane

6.24 Of all the properties in Acacia Park, the properties at 5-7, 6 and 11 Grove

Lane are located at the lowest level. The outlook from these properties

is directly into the Pegram Block and unlike many of the other properties

along this boundary, they do not have views over the wider countryside

and out to Whangarei Heads. The property at No. 1 Grove Lane has a

similar outlook to several of the other properties along the boundary in

that it overlooks the Pegram Block but existing vegetation in the

foreground or mid-ground provides partial screening (i.e. as occurs with

the properties Nos. 3 Grove Lane, 31 and 52 Acacia Drive, and 10 Wattle

Lane).

6.25 These properties have provided their written approval to the proposal.

3 Grove Lane

6.26 No. 3 Grove Lane is located at a lower level and closer to the Pegram

Block than No.1. The stands of tall trees growing along the boundaries

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of both Nos 1 and 3 and stands of trees on the Pegram Block provide

partial of screening of the OBDA. The western tree stand on the Pegram

Block that is proposed to be removed as part of the OBDA proposal,

currently obscures views of Whangarei Heads from the dwelling.

Removal of the western tree stand will partly open up this view.

6.27 In developing the mitigation planting, trees planted on completion of the

Enabling Works have been positioned to retain the view from the dwelling

to the wider countryside. The visual effects of the Enabling Works will

be moderate but will be high during the General Works phase. The

OBDA will result in substantial changes to the landform, but at

completion of the OBDA with the mitigation planting that will be carried

out progressively in place, the landscape will be returned to grazed

pasture and groups of trees.

Nos. 29, 31, 33, 35, and 52 Acacia Drive

6.28 Views and outlook from this group of properties varies considerably

because of their relative positions on Acacia Drive, orientation and

vegetation growing on individual properties or on the Pegram Block.

Nos. 29, 33 and 35 are sited close to the road and No. 33 is situated behind No. 31 and it does not have a boundary with the Pegram Block.

The view of the OBDA proposal from this property is limited with both the

dwelling at No.31 and vegetation providing screening. A similar situation

exists in relation to No.35.

6.29 No. 31 is situated close to the boundary of the Pegram Block and has

areas of vegetation around the dwelling and along the boundary. No.52

is a large 9.1ha property located at the end of Acacia Drive. There are

extensive totara-dominated stands of vegetation growing on the

property, similar to the vegetation growing on GBC Winstone land and

the Ruarangi Block. There are also limestone outcrops throughout the

property and caves.

6.30 Properties at Nos. 29, 31 and 52 were visited and assessments carried

out from the living areas in and adjacent to the dwellings and

photographs taken. Visual simulations were prepared from Nos. 31 and 52 Acacia Drive to provide representative viewpoints from this group of

properties.

No. 31 Acacia Drive

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6.31 There are panoramic views from the upper level of No. 31 Acacia Drive

but vegetation screens views to the south-east over the Pegram Block

and to the Quarry. From here, the Enabling Works will be in full view but

given that the General Works extend to the south-west, part of the first

couple of stages will be visible but the existing vegetation will screen the subsequent stages.

6.32 The visual effects of the proposal will be high during both the Enabling

Works and General Works but will reduce to moderate upon completion

with the hydroseeding and mitigation planting in place. The landform will

change substantially but the landscape of grazed pasture and groups of

trees will continue.

No. 52 Acacia Drive

6.33 There are views across the Pegram Block and the wider landscape out

to Whangarei Heads from various parts of No. 52 Acacia Drive, including

from both the upper and lower levels of the dwelling. The extensive

areas of mainly native vegetation do however obscure and contain views

from many parts of the property.

6.34 While this view is quite different to that from No.31 Acacia Drive the level of visual effects generated by the project is similar. That is, the visual

effects of the proposal will be high during both the Enabling Works and

General Works but will reduce to moderate upon completion with the

hydroseeding and mitigation planting in place. The landform will change

substantially but the landscape of grazed pasture and groups of trees will

continue.

No. 29 Acacia Drive

6.35 No. 29, is situated close to the road and is orientated on the site towards

the south-west towards No 31 and the Pegram Block beyond. While

photographs were taken from this property, a visual simulation was not

prepared. The annotations on Attachment 6 show the position and

extent of the OBDA.

6.36 Whilst the outlook from No.29 is different to that of both Nos. 31 and 52,

the level of visual effects will be similar, that is they will be high during both the Enabling Works and General Works but will reduce to moderate

upon completion with the hydroseeding and mitigation planting in place.

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Nos 2-4, 10, 12-14, 16 and 18 Wattle Lane

6.37 Assessments were carried out in relation to this group of properties, and

meetings with owners at Nos. 2-4 and 10 Wattle Lane were held, which

directly overlook the Pegram Block. No. 12-14 is covered in tall acacia

trees and Nos 16 and 18 are set well back from the boundary with the Pegram Block. Visual simulations were prepared from the upper deck of

No. 10 to provide a representative viewpoint from Wattle Lane.

Attachment 7 taken from the patio at the rear of No. 2-4 shows the view

from this property with the OBDA delineated in yellow.

10 Wattle Lane

6.38 The stand of trees planted by the owners along the boundary of their

property with the Pegram Block screen views to the proposed OBDA and

surrounds. The owners have topped some of the trees to maintain their

view to Whangarei Heads. The tall trees will provide screening to much

of the OBDA during both the Enabling Works and the General Works.

This will be particularly effective during the Enabling Works phases

where the visual effects will be low but increase to moderate-high during

the General Works phases.

6.39 Upon completion of the OBDA when all the mitigation planting is in place,

the level of visual effects will be low. The proposed mitigation tree

planting will supplement the existing tree cover and the landscape and

its appearance will be returned to the current pattern of grazed pasture

amid groups of widely-spaced trees.

Smeaton Drive Residential Properties

6.40 The ‘front line’ Smeaton Drive properties are in Awatea Street, which is

400m away from the edge of the OBDA. While the OBDA will be visible

from several of these properties, the distance, angle of view, and

screening by vegetation growing on the Pegram Block or on the private

properties will reduce the potential for visual effects. The proposed

rehabilitation and tree planting will further mitigate landscape and visual

effects from these properties.

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Ruarangi Block

6.41 There are several buildings on the Ruarangi Block, developed as part of

a former youth training venture. Most are in poor condition, apart from

the main building at the southern end of the site, which is currently

occupied. There are views to the south towards the Quarry and the Pegram Block and to Whangarei Heads beyond from this building and

from other open parts of this property. However, a combination of

remnant native vegetation and stands of exotic trees growing on the

Ruarangi Block and on the Otaika Quarry land obscures views of the

Pegram Block

6.42 Attachments 8a and 8b illustrate the view looking south-east adjacent

to the occupied building. The annotations show the relative position of

the proposed OBDA and how the triangular area of native forest and

stands of exotic trees on the Otaika Quarry land obscure views of the

proposed OBDA (Attachment 8b). The key map and cross section

(Attachment 8a) show the height of the OBDA relative to the viewpoint

and the location of the triangular area of native and exotic trees and the

row of eucalypts, all of which are on the Quarry land.

6.43 Views towards the Pegram Block from the other open parts of the

Ruarangi land are even more restricted because of the topography,

angle of view and screening provided by native forest, wilding pines and

shelterbelt planting. Attachment 9 is a view from Te Nohoanga-o-

Torongare (Torongare’s chair), a large limestone outcrop, located in a

prominent position on the edge of the native forest area. From this

vantage point, there is a panoramic view to Whangarei Heads. The

OBDA, Pegram Block and the Quarry are totally obscured from

Torongare’s chair by vegetation on the Ruarangi Block and on the Quarry

land.

6.44 Towards the rear of the Ruarangi Block, views to the south-east and

towards the Pegram Block are even more contained because of the

topography and the native forest. The OBDA would not be visible

(Attachment 10).

6.45 Overall, the views from within the Ruarangi Block are not affected and I

have assessed the landscape and visual effects in the Ruarangi Block to

be low.

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6.46 From SH1, the Smeaton residential area and Toe Road, the Ruarangi

Block is difficult to distinguish because of its position on the mid-slope

together with its continuous vegetation cover growing on the Block itself

and on the adjacent properties (Attachment 11).

Public Viewpoints

6.47 At the broad scale, the OBDA will occupy an area that is well contained

by topography and vegetation. While the OBDA will change the height

and configuration of the landform, its scale and overall character will be

maintained when observed from adjoining areas such as Otaika Sports

Park and SH1. Where the completed OBDA is visible in longer distance

views, such as from Toe Toe Road east of SH1, the OBDA will remain

below the more elevated backdrop of the forested slopes of the Otaika

Valley Scenic Reserve and adjoining hill slopes.

6.48 The Otaika Valley Walkway in the Otaika Valley Scenic Reserve forms a

backdrop to the Quarry to the south-west. The Walkway goes through

tall, dense vegetation, which screens views from the track.

6.49 Effects on visual amenity from public viewpoints will occur to a greater or

lesser degree at a local level. An assessment of effects on visual amenity was made in relation to distances from the OBDA footprint. The

magnitude of visual change will be very limited outside of areas

immediately adjoining the Site (e.g. from SH1, Otaika Sports Park, Toe

Toe Road or the Raumanga industrial area).

6.50 Beyond 500m from the OBDA, both distance and the landscape context

in which the OBDA is viewed, will have a significant bearing on visibility

and the level of visual effects. From beyond 500m, the Pegram Block is

a very small part of a wide landscape comprising a range of elements.

While the OBDA will result in an increase in the height of the landform

over part of the Site, the relative form, land cover and land use activities

will not change; it will continue as an area of grazed pasture with a

scattered tree cover as a small part of a wider landscape.

7. LANDSCAPE MITIGATION

7.1 The proposed landscape mitigation measures, which involve landform shaping, tree planting and revegetation, were developed as an integral

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part of the OBDA design process. At the outset of the process, several

design principles were developed that influenced the shape and height

of the overburden, to minimise potential adverse landscape and visual

effects. Landscape mitigation measures were formulated taking account

of these principles.

7.2 Landscape mitigation comprises three aspects – form and height of the

overburden, rehabilitation of the watercourse, revegetation and tree

planting. On many projects, mitigation works are carried out at the

completion of development. However, with this project, the mitigation

works will be undertaken progressively as each stage of the overburden

placement is completed during the 35-year development of the OBDA.

Overburden

7.3 The existing topography has influenced both the OBDA footprint and its

configuration. The views and outlook from the adjoining Acacia Park

properties was a key determinant in deciding the height of the OBDA.

The finished height of the overburden at the end of placement will be

below the floor level of those dwellings that have views across the

Pegram Block to the countryside and Whangarei Heads beyond.

Watercourse

7.4 Approximately 500m of permanent stream will be diverted to

accommodate the OBDA. The main stem of the Te Waiiti Stream that

runs through some of the Acacia Park properties and through the

Pegram Block and under Quarry Road and into the wetland adjacent to

Otaika Sports Park, will be permanently diverted as the current flow path

will be covered with overburden. The diversion and restoration will be

carried out during the Enabling Works.

7.5 The diversion will involve digging a new channel to the east, outside of

the overburden footprint and lining it with suitable material to stabilise the

edge. Once construction of the realigned watercourse has been

completed and fenced to prevent stock access (approximately 10.0m on

both sides), the area will be planted in riparian vegetation.

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Tree Planting

7.6 Three types of tree planting are proposed:

• Along the Site boundary with Acacia Park;

• On the finished slopes facing Acacia Park; and

• Adjacent to the stand of the remnant mixed native vegetation.

7.7 A 10.0m wide area will be permanently fenced along the Pegram Block

boundary and three rows of trees planted at the start of the project, prior

to earthworks commencing. These trees will provide an initial separation

between the Pegram Block and Acacia Park and over time they will

provide a level of screening of the activity on the Site.

7.8 Tree planting will be carried out progressively on the final surfaces of the

overburden slopes facing Acacia Park and Smeaton Drive. The first

tranche tree planting will be carried out at the end of the Enabling Works and then the planting will be extended progressively on the slopes as the

successive overburden placement campaigns are completed and

rehabilitated during General Works. The tree species proposed are fast-

growing hybrid poplars (Populus x euramericana). These trees will be

planted as 3.0m poles in widely-spaced groups across the finished faces,

enabling grazing to continue between the trees.

7.9 In addition, a 4,200m2 area of revegetation planting is proposed on an

area adjoining the totara-dominated stand of remnant native vegetation.

Half of this existing totara stand will be removed at the start of the

Enabling Works, the remainder will be fenced and local native tree and

shrub species planted on the northern edge of the stand.

8. ISSUES RAISED BY SUBMITTERS

8.1 Of the 41 submissions received, 17 raise matters that relate to landscape

and visual amenity. Eleven of these are from Acacia Park residents

(Attachment 13). The submissions raise the following concerns:

(a) Effects on views from properties adjoining the Pegram Block

and effects on rural character and outlook and visual amenity.

These matters were raised in nearly all 17 submissions.4

4 Catherine & Lee Sawyer, Caitlin Sawyer & Brent Scott, Peter Doel, Christine Johnston, Colin Thomas, Rhondda Taylor, Barry Povey & Suzanne McQuade, Acacia Park Landowners Association, Andrew Barclay, Christine Halliwell, Dr Mere Kepa, Sara & Robin Brill, Andrew

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(b) Effects on what submitters referred to as the ‘amenity buffer’

that the Pegram Block provides between the Acacia Park and

Smeaton Drive houses and the quarry was raised directly or

indirectly in several submissions5.

(c) Several submissions refer to the effects on views from Acacia Park properties overlooking the Pegram Block as major or

severe.6

(d) Potential adverse landscape and visual effects of the OBDA on

the southern entrance to Whangarei;7 and

(e) Two submissions make specific reference to the proposed tree

planting that forms part of the mitigation measures stating that

this tree planting is inappropriate and inadequate. 8

8.2 The issues raised are addressed under specific headings below.

Views and outlook

8.3 Many submissions refer to the value of the “pleasant rural outlook” from

those properties that overlook the Pegram Block and express concern

that the proposed OBDA (which forms part of this outlook), will adversely

affect the views and outlook over a prolonged period. The views of the OBDA from those properties that immediately adjoin the Pegram Block

vary because of the topography and existing vegetation. The visual

changes resulting from the project are clearly shown in the series of

visual simulations in the Landscape and Visual Effects Assessment.

While comparison with the existing landform as viewed from some

properties is a significant change, it is important to note that this will be

a gradual change to the landform (and corresponding views of the Site)

over a period of 35 years. The magnitude of effects on views and outlook

also changes over the life of the OBDA, including the implementation of

the proposed tree planting, which will commence prior to any earthworks,

Norman & Francis Spencer, Don & Judy Mosley, Graham Barton and Mia Barton-Boots, South Whangarei Action Group. 5 Christine Johnston, Colin Thomas, Rhondda Taylor, Barry Povey & Suzanne McQuade, Acacia Park Landowners Association, Dr Mere Kepa, Andrew Norman & Francis Spencer, Graham Barton & Mia Barton-Boots, South Whangarei Action Group. 6 Christine Johnston, Colin Thomas, Barry Povey & Suzanne McQuade, Acacia Park Landowners Association, Christine Halliwell, Andrew Norman & Francis Spencer, Graham Barton & Mia Barton-Boots, South Whangarei Action Group. 7 Christine Johnston, Graham Barton & Mia Barton-Boots, South Whangarei Action Group, 8 Andrew Norman & Francis Spencer, South Whangarei Action Group,

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and then continue progressively during the successive stages of the

OBDA.

8.4 There are no guarantees that the current views and outlook from any of

the adjoining properties will remain unchanged and it would be unusual

for this to be the case over a 35-year period. A range of rural production and other rural commercial and industrial activities are provided by the

Countryside Environment and Mineral Extraction Area overlay in the

Whangarei District Plan (including clean fill and earthworks) could occur

as of right. Put in this context the OBDA does retain a rural, albeit

altered, outlook for these properties in the long term.

Visual amenity and changes in rural character

8.5 As noted earlier, the effects on visual amenity currently enjoyed by

residents is the main reason cited in submissions opposing the OBDA

and this is expressed in several ways (i.e. visual impacts, impacts on

amenity values, visual disturbance).

8.6 The Site is part of a wider working rural landscape, which is overlooked

by residential areas. Amenity values in the RMA context are defined as:

“Those natural or physical qualities and characteristics of an area that

contribute to people’s appreciation of its pleasantness, aesthetic

coherence, and cultural and recreational attributes.”

8.7 Change in a landscape does not, of itself, necessarily constitute an

adverse landscape or visual effect. Landscape is dynamic and is

constantly changing over time in both subtle and more dramatic

transformational ways and these changes are both natural and human

induced. What is important in terms of managing landscape change, is

that adverse effects are avoided or sufficiently mitigated to ameliorate

the effects of change on valued landscape characteristics or qualities,

which are susceptible.

8.8 Visual effects have been considered in my assessment report in terms

of potential impacts on ‘visual amenity’. Visual effects can be adverse,

beneficial or benign.

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8.9 The visual assessment methodology is set out in the body of the

Landscape and Visual Effects report and is further elaborated in

Appendix 1. It follows recognised best practice. The viewpoint analysis

considered visual effects from a wide range of locations and distances.

A series of visual simulations help illustrate the levels of visibility and visual effects from 10 of the 18 viewpoint locations. Tables 1 and 2 set

out the significance of landscape and visual effects in relation to the three

phases of the OBDA – at Enabling Works, during the General Works

Phases and at Completion.

8.10 As noted in the Table 2, there are high or very high adverse visual effects

in one or more of the three phases when observed from some of the

adjoining residential properties in Acacia Park and moderate high or

moderate adverse visual effects from others. While there are 13 ‘front

line’ properties in Acacia Park, those assessed as having high or very

high visual effects is limited to six properties. Of the six properties where

visual effects are high or very high in one or in all three phases, residents

in four of the properties have signed written approvals (Nos. 1, 5-7, 6 and

11 Grove Lane).

No. 52 Acacia Drive

8.11 The visual effects on 52 Acacia Drive (Andrew Norman and Francis

Spencer) were assessed as high for both the Enabling and General

Works Phases but as moderate at completion of the OBDA when all the

progressively implemented mitigation measures would be complete.

The submission by Messrs Norman and Spencer states that the

application has an “incomplete and inaccurate understanding of the

proposal” on their property and surrounds. My interpretation of these

comments is that despite the focus on the outlook from the

Norman/Spencer dwelling, there are other places from their property,

such as from near their southern boundary, where the OBDA will be far

more visible than from their dwelling. While there are currently clear,

unobstructed views of the Site from this part of the property, the tree

planting GBC Winstone are proposing along much of this boundary of the Pegram Block, will in a relatively short time, change the outlook from

this part of the Spencer/Norman property.

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8.12 Another aspect that needs to be considered is that even without the

OBDA proposal, trees could be planted along this boundary or elsewhere

on the Pegram Block, which will affect the outlook from adjoining

properties.

Entrance to Whangarei

8.13 Three submissions raised concerns about the location and potential

visibility of the OBDA at the southern entrance to Whangarei and the

potential landscape and visual effects of the OBDA from SH1, the Otaika

Sports Park which is located on western SH1, and from Toe Toe Road,

which is accessed off SH1. A combination of rolling topography, existing

vegetation and the alignment and elevation of SH1 mean that in a few

places where the OBDA is visible, the views are of short duration.

Approaching the OBDA from the south, the upper section of the Pegram

Block will be visible in the mid-ground. Grazed paddocks, shelterbelts

and clumps of amenity trees comprise the foreground.

8.14 Drivers heading north towards Whangarei will not see the Enabling works

because they will be screened by existing landform and vegetation. The

OBDA will be visible during the General Works phases because of its height and because of the contrasting colour initially between newly-

placed overburden and grazed pasture. The new OBDA landform will

however, be seen against the backdrop of the forested slopes and

ridgeline beyond.

8.15 Further north and closer to the Pegram Block and to where Quarry Road

joins SH1, the OBDA will be completely screened because of the relative

elevation of SH1 to the surrounding land, together with groups of trees

close to the road. Once again, while there will be places along a short

stretch of SH1 where there will be glimpsed views of the OBDA the

adverse visual effects will be low. The OBDA and the Pegram Block

generally, is screened by landform and vegetation at the junction of

Quarry Road with SH1.

Mitigation Measures

8.16 The proposed mitigation measures are described earlier in Section 7.0, I have reiterated several aspects below when addressing comments

made in specific submissions.

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8.17 Three submissions comment on the proposed mitigation planting

(Andrew Norman and Francis Spencer, 52 Acacia Drive; Graham Barton

and Mia Barton-Boots, 31 Acacia Drive; and the South Whangarei Action

Group-SWAG). The points raised relate to the impact of planting exotic

trees along the boundary and that exotic tree species (i.e. blackwoods and poplars) are proposed rather than native species.

8.18 The combination of the native and exotic tree planting reflects the

existing landscape character. The tree planting along the boundary will

provide dense screening relatively quickly. A fence will be erected 10.0m

from the boundary and two rows of matusdana willows and one row of

blackwoods will be planted, which are species that are already present

in the surrounding area. This planting has been limited to sections of the

boundary where the trees will not adversely affect the outlook for those

properties that currently have a wide view to the surrounding countryside

and beyond.

8.19 The proposed mitigation planting of native tree and shrub species and

exotic species was formulated to achieve the most effective results for

this particular site and project. Planting will commence prior to any earthworks and will continue progressively through all phases of the

OBDA. It involves five different aspects:

• Ongoing hydroseeding of the earthworks throughout the

project, including all the areas that will be subsequently planted

in trees;

• Planting three rows of fast-growing exotic tree species along a

section of the northern Site boundary at the outset and prior to

any earthworks;

• Progressively planting of widely-spaced poplar trees on the

finished faces of the OBDA facing the Acacia Park and Smeaton Drive residential areas;

• Fencing off and planting a 4,200m2 area of local native tree and

shrub species adjoining the existing stand of native trees; and

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• Fencing the stream diversion and along the length of this

watercourse to the boundary and planting an area of

approximately 10.0m on each side with local native riparian

species.

8.20 The poplar trees will be planted as 3.0m tall poles, and will be

progressively planted on the finished slopes at spacings that will

subsequently allow stock grazing between the trees to continue. Each

pole would be protected by a proprietary protective plastic sleeve. The

first groups of poplars will be planted at the completion of the Enabling

Works and so will be well established by the time the second phase (i.e.

General Works) are completed and are available for planting. As the

OBDA disposal progresses, further planting of poplars will be carried out.

8.21 The area proposed for revegetation with local native tree and shrub

species will protect the edge of the existing native tree stand that will be

partly affected by the OBDA and extend it. It is proposed that this work

would commence at the end of the Enabling Works once the watercourse

diversion has been completed.

8.22 The SWAG submission refers to the GBC Winstone website and its

statement on tree planting (i.e. “Shelterbelts of native trees endemic to

the area are planted wherever possible” (my emphasis). The approach

adopted for this OBDA project was to seek a balance between achieving

a screen of trees between the OBDA and the adjoining residential

properties as quickly as possible (hence the reason for planting fast-

growing exotic species) and planting native species in the area adjoining

the existing stand of native trees and along the water course.

8.23 As part of my field work, I studied the wider landscape to understand the

prevailing elements and patterns. In my opinion, this mix of native and

exotic species is consistent with the planting patterns and the plant

species used throughout the area.

Aerial Photograph Anomalies

8.24 The submission by Graham Barton and Mia Barton-Boots criticises the

use of aerial photography used in the Landscape and Visual Effects

Assessment, including the “photoshopping of a house on 5-7 Grove

Lane.”

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8.25 There is good reason for the use of this aerial photography in the

Landscape and Visual Effects Assessment. The aerial photography

used is from LINZ and dated 2014-15; it is not Google Earth imagery,

which may be useful in some situations but it is not of a suitably high

resolution for a project such as this. The house on No. 5-7 Grove Lane which was photoshopped into the aerial photograph, was done using

plans provided by the owners (von Keisenberg), who incidentally have

provided written approval for the OBDA proposal. As part of the

consultation with the von Keisenbergs, visual simulations of the various

stages of the OBDA were prepared and shown to them. To do this,

photographs were taken from a part of the proposed dwelling that would

have direct views to the OBDA.

8.26 Attachment 14 illustrates the difference in resolution and quality

between the 2014-15 LINZ aerial photography and 2017 Goggle earth

imagery.

9. ISSUES RAISED IN OFFICERS’ REPORT

9.1 Whangarei District Council engaged local landscape architect Mike

Farrow from Littoralis Landscape Architecture to review my landscape and visual effects assessment that formed part of the consent application

and the subsequent memo that I prepared on the landscape and visual

effects on the Ruarangi Block. Mr Farrow’s findings have been

incorporated into the s42A Hearing Report prepared by Mr Hartsone, the

Reporting Planner.

9.2 Mr Farrow acknowledges that the landscape and visual effects

assessment describes adheres to best practise and agrees with my

summary of findings in Table 2 (Landscape Effects) and Table 5 (Visual

Effects). He concurs that the biophysical effects are “accurately reported

and realistically assessed in terms of their magnitude and with my

findings that there will be no adverse landscape or visual effects of the

OBDA on the Ruarangi Block.” He also considers that the landscape

and visual effects of the proposal in terms of the wider visual catchment

are relatively contained (para 5.3).

9.3 Mr Farrow raises an issue around the cross sections in my Figures 12,

13 and 14 stating that they indicate “a rather artificial form, with stepped

faces and an abrupt fill crest as a transition to crown to the fill”, but his

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subsequent comments acknowledge in part, the reasons why the cross

sections appear as they do. The cross sections are diagrammatic and

represent the phases of overburden that will be placed on the site and

they are not accurately representative of the intended outcome. The

preparation of various detailed plans, including a Landscape Rehabilitation Plan, as set out in the draft consent conditions, would

provide the necessary detail on the shape and form of the OBDA in each

of the successive phases.

9.4 In his para 4.3, Mr Farrow recommends that the consent conditions

require for a sequence of Phase Management Plans, which are to be

prepared and approved in advance of each phase of earthworks and

rehabilitation. These Phase Management Plans would include details of

the works in each phase and time frames. I support this approach as it

provides a mechanism to monitor progress and adjust, if required,

rehabilitation practices, throughout the life of the project as part of

adaptive management.

9.5 Mr Farrow is critical of the proposed tree planting along the Site boundary

prior to the commencement of any works on site. He comments that this proposed planting is a ‘blunt tool’ to create a quick visual screen from the

adjacent properties. He describes the issues he believes will occur with

such planting (e.g. leaf fall, weeds, etc).

9.6 All the tree planting proposed will need to be managed throughout the

life of the project and the proposed Landscape Rehabilitation Plan would

set out both the planting details and the management required at various

stages of tree growth and development. This would include control of

pest plants, removing competing vegetation that may inhibit desirable

tree growth (i.e. releasing). For the tree planting along the boundary,

management will also include topping or pruning trees at various stages

and/or removal of one or more rows of trees at some point to maintain

their effectiveness as a screen.

9.7 The proposed boundary tree planting is only one part of the mitigation

planting proposed as part of the project and so it should not be considered in isolation. The widely-spaced poplar tree planting

proposed to be progressively carried out on the finished slopes of the

overburden, the 4,200m2 area of revegetation proposed and the riparian

planting associated with the realignment of the tributary of Te Waiiti

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Stream together form the comprehensive package of planting mitigation.

Both Mr Farrow nor Mr Hartstone appear to have overlooked this other

substantial amount of planting in their respective reports. Instead the

focus of their comments is on the boundary planting.

9.8 The rationale behind the planting mitigation which occurs progressively over the life of the project, is based on the phased placement of the

overburden. This ongoing involvement of progressively establishing and

monitoring tree planting provides opportunities to and adapt planting and

management techniques, if required.

9.9 Despite Mr Farrow’s criticisms of aspects of the proposed site

rehabilitation he concludes in his paragraph 5.2 that the “format and the

rehabilitation of the proposed works is well-resolved when considered

within the volume parameters that the Applicant seeks to achieve and

the underlying contour of the Site….”

9.10 In Mr Hartstone’s, report, he refers to Mr Farrow’s evidence and the

’catchment of residents’ within Acacia Park that “will experience

significant visual amenity effects” (para 9.16). Mr Farrow comments on

the high to very high adverse visual effects for various ‘front line ‘Acacia Park properties (para 3.2). Of the properties he lists, he omits to mention

that four of Grove Lane properties have provided written approval (i.e.

Nos 1, 5-7, 6 and 11) and that there are no dwellings and on some other

‘front line’ properties.

9.11 Taking into account the properties where there is written approval of the

project, I have assessed high adverse visual effects of the Enabling

Works and the General Works on three properties, Nos 29, 31 and 52

Acacia Drive. Neither Mr Hartstone’s nor Mr Farrow’s reports adequately

explains this.

9.12 At completion of the OBDA, the adverse visual effects will reduce to

moderate in relation to all three properties because of the progressive

site rehabilitation that will occur.

9.13 The Enabling Works, which occur closest to the Acacia Park properties

have been planned and designed to take place over a relatively short 5-year time frame to enable the finished slopes to be progressively

hydroseeded and then planted with widely-spaced poplar trees. During

this 5-year period and during the subsequent phases of the General

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Works, placement of overburden will not be a continuous activity. There

will be significant periods between each of the earthwork campaigns

where there will be no overburden placement occurring.

9.14 The Assessment of Cultural Effects report prepared by Chetham

Consulting9 considers that from a cultural perspective, the effects of the OBDA proposal on the urupa in Toe Toe Road (Toetoe #6 Maori

Reservation) and from the adjoining whanau-owned residential

properties in Toe Toe Road “constitutes a potentially a moderate adverse

effect on these audiences”. There are no views of the Pegram Block,

Otaika Quarry or Ruarangi Block from the urupa because of where it is

located (Attachment 12).

9.15 While the OBDA will be visible from several residential properties on Toe

Toe Road, the visual effects are mitigated by distance and the landscape

context; the OBDA will form a small part of an expansive landscape. In

landscape and visual terms, the OBDA is contained. Mr Farrow

acknowledges this in his concluding paragraph (5.4).

10. CONSENT CONDITIONS

10.1 I have reviewed the Draft Conditions in the Hearing Officer’s report, focusing on consent condition 3d), concerning the preparation of a

Landscape Rehabilitation Plan. The suite of requirements set out that

the Landscape Rehabilitation Plan shall include, is in my opinion,

appropriate for a project of this type and duration.

10.2 However, in saying this there needs to be provision for some adjustment,

if required, as part of an adaptive management approach. That is, an

overall Landscape Rehabilitation Plan should be prepared at the outset,

clearly outlining the details of the rehabilitation measures for the Enabling

Works and the successive General Works phases. Regular monitoring

of the implementation of the plan will enable refinements to be made to

ensure that the intent of the plan is achieved.

9 Otaika Quarry: Proposed Overburden Disposal Area: Assessment of Cultural Effects-March 2018, prepared by Chetham Consulting for Whangarei District Council.

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10.3 As noted in para 9.4 above, I support Mr Farrow’s concept of Phase

Management Plans, which should aim to integrate what occurs in each

phase of overburden placement with the landscape rehabilitation

measures set out in the Landscape Rehabilitation Plan.

11. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

11.1 The existing landform and appearance of the Site will change

incrementally as placement of overburden progresses from the lowest

part of the Site, and progressively moves westwards towards the Quarry.

Site rehabilitation will occur incrementally and will start following the

completion of each stage of overburden placement. The proposed

mitigation planting will ameliorate the appearance of the earthworks,

which are limited to 3.0ha open at any one time. The earthworks will be

hydroseeded at the end of each earthworks season.

11.2 Landscape changes will occur in stages over the 35-year duration as

opposed to happening rapidly, with some stages being more visible than

others. The closest residential properties to the proposed OBDA are

Acacia Park, a gated residential community located immediately to the

north of the Site and the Smeaton residential area situated approximately 400m to the east of the proposed OBDA.

11.3 The OBDA will have landscape and visual amenity effects. While there

will be short to medium term moderate adverse biophysical effects and

effects on landscape character because of the changes to the landform

and the removal of the stands of trees, the refinements to the form and

design of the OBDA has reduced the scale and extent of these effects.

11.4 The most significant adverse visual amenity effects will occur from a

group of properties in Acacia Park; they in the ‘front line’, located in

Grove Lane, Wattle Lane and Acacia Drive. Of the five properties in

Grove Lane that will be significantly affected by the OBDA proposal, the

residents in four of these have provided written approval to the project.

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11.5 Setting aside those residents that have provided written approval there

are three ‘front line ’Acacia Park properties, all situated in Acacia Drive,

where I have assessed the adverse visual effects as high for both the

Enabling Works and General Works. The visual effects reduce to

moderate in relation to all three properties as progressive site rehabilitation works occur.

11.6 There will be low or moderate adverse landscape and visual effects n

relation to the ‘front line’ of properties in the Smeaton Drive residential

area and low or very low adverse landscape and visual effects from

areas beyond the Site, such as from SH1, the Toe Toe Road area and

low or moderate-low from the Otaika Sports Park.

11.7 The Enabling Works will be compressed into a 5-year time frame and

site rehabilitation will occur to the finished slopes of these works. The

General Works will take place every 3 to 5 years over a 30-year period

and as such can be seen as infrequent and temporary, but a reoccurring

activity. In the intervening periods between the earthwork campaigns,

no works will occur. In the periods between overburden campaigns,

which could be 3-5 years, the Site will, once the hydroseeded grass has established, be grazed and widely-spaced trees planted over the finished

landforms.

Boyden Evans FNZILA Landscape Architect Boffa Miskell Limited 28 March 2017.

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Section Scale 1:3000 Horizontal & Vertical Phase 3Phase 2Phase 1

Phase 2Phase 1

General Works

Enabling Works

Attachment 4: Plan and Sections (1 of 3)

31 Acacia Drive(Barton-Boots)

10 Wattle Lane(Cotton)

Otaika Sports Park

3 Grove Lane(Sawyer)

52 Acacia Drive(Spencer/Norman)

Smeaton Drive

21 Awatea Street(McQueen/Tapalu)

Boundary52 Acacia Drive

Approx 295 metres

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PEGRAMBLOCK

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Attachment 4: Plan and Sections (2 of 3)

3 GroveLane

1 GroveLane

34-36AcaciaDrive

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10Wattle

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21Awatea

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Approx 380 metres

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Approx 600 metres

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Phase 2Phase 1

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Enabling Works

Attachment 4: Plan and Sections (3 of 3)

Name Address Herbert Green, Brenda Graham 1 Grove LaneLinda Knight, Russell Green andCarolynne SavilleCristopher von Keisenberg 5-7 Grove LaneJonathan and Carole Ann Clark 6 Grove LaneNeville Grant Thompson 11 Grove Laneand Donna Glyn Thompson Peter Laurent 30-32 Acacia DriveDonald Mosley and Brian Gray 19 Awatea StreetTami Jo Whetu ledaand Catherine McQueen 21 Awatea StreetColleen Brown and John Brown 23 Awatea Street

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Attachment 5: Written Approvals

PEGRAMBLOCK

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Attachment 6: 29 Acacia Drive1717784 mE6042274 mN64 m

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Attachment 7: 2-4 Wattle Lane

2-4Wattle

Lane

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Ruarangi Block

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Eucalypts Remnant native forest

Remnant native forest

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Attachment 8a: Ruarangi Block (1 of 2)

0 200 400m

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Extent of Pegram Block

Extent of OBDA Otaika QuarryRow of Eucalypts along quarry boundary

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Attachment 8b: Ruarangi Block (2 of 2)

View east from adjacent to occupied building, Ruarangi Block.

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Attachment 9:

RUARANGIBLOCK

Te Nohoanga-o-Torongare (Torongare’s chair)

View towards the Pegram Block from the base of Te Nohoanga-o-Torongare.

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Extent of Pegram Block

Extent of OBDA (hidden)

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RUARANGIBLOCK

Ruarangi Block Vegetation

Otaika Quarry

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Attachment 11: State Highway 1

OtaikaSports

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View north west from State Highway 1 (Point 14).

State Highway 1

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OTAIKA QUARRY PEGRAM BLOCK OBDA

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Attachment 12:

Looking to urupa from ToeToe Road.

View from gate to urupa towards Pegram Block.

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OTAIKA QUARRY PEGRAM BLOCK OBDA

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Attachment 13: Aerial Photography

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OTAIKA QUARRY PEGRAM BLOCK OBDA

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Drawn: DIr | Checked: BEvPlan prepared for GBC Winstone by Boffa Miskell Limited

Attachment 14: Submitters