Table 2: Key themes

General theme	Question no	Sub-theme
Applicability of the standards	Q 1 Q 2 Q 3	Appropriateness of the standards Objective of the standards and its relationship to the purpose of the RMA Alternative options
Scope of the standards	Q 10	Construction of new transmission lines Other high-voltage electricity networks Proposed definitions
Transmission activities NES	Q 5 Q 7 Q 4 Q 6 Q 9 Q 8	Permitted activities: terms and conditions resource consent requirements coastal marine area and beds of lakes and rivers height increases landscape and heritage Controlled and restricted discretionary activities Provision for “non-complying” activities Other transmission activities
Transmission risks NES	Q 11 Q 12 Q 14 Q 13	Appropriateness of the proposed transmission risks NES Activity types Other activities Building options: preferred building option alternative building options
Cost−benefit appraisal	Q 15, Q 16	Range and accuracy of cost−benefit analysis: council costs landowner costs benefits of the proposed standards Requirements of section 32 of the RMA
Electricity Act and land ownership issues		Electricity Act issues Effect on landowners
Electric and magnetic fields
Implementation issues		Implementation process Guidance
Process and consultation
Links with the national policy statement on electricity transmission
Decision requested