6. Objectives
Objective 1
[The order in which the items within the objectives are stated does not imply an order of importance or priority. In any circumstance in which a decision is made, the relative importance of competing or conflicting factors may need to be considered for that decision.]
To sustain the qualities of the environment of the Waitaki River and associated beds, banks, margins, tributaries, islands, lakes, wetlands and aquifers by:
a. recognising the importance of maintaining the integrity of the mauri in meeting the specific spiritual and cultural needs of the tāngata whenua, and by recognising the interconnected nature of the river
b. safeguarding the life supporting capacity of the river and its ecosystems
c. managing the water bodies in a way that maintains natural landscape and amenity characteristics and qualities that people appreciate and enjoy
d. safeguarding the integrity, form, functioning and resilience of the braided river system
e. providing for individuals' reasonable domestic water needs
f. providing for individuals' reasonable needs for their animals' drinking-water
g. providing for fire-fighting water needs.
Objective 2
[The order in which the items within the objectives are stated does not imply an order of importance or priority. In any circumstance in which a decision is made, the relative importance of competing or conflicting factors may need to be considered for that decision.]
To the extent consistent with Objective 1, to enable people and communities to provide for their social, economic and cultural wellbeing and their health and safety, by providing for water for:
a. town and community water supplies
b. hydro-electricity generation
c. agricultural and horticultural activities
d. industrial and commercial activities
e. tourism and recreation facilities
f. any other activities.
Objective 3
In allocating water, to recognise beneficial and adverse effects on the environment and both the national and local costs and benefits (environmental, social, cultural and economic).
Objective 4
To promote the achievement of a high level of technical efficiency in the use of allocated water.
Objective 5
To provide for a practical and fair sharing of allocated water during times of low water availability.
