New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010

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• Preamble
• Application of this policy statement
• Interpretation
• Objective 1
• Policy 1: Extent and characteristics of the coastal environment
• Policy 2: The Treaty of Waitangi, tangata whenua and Māori
• Policy 3: Precautionary approach
• Policy 4: Integration
• Policy 5: Land or waters managed or held under other Acts
• Policy 6: Activities in the coastal environment
• Policy 7: Strategic planning
• Policy 8: Aquaculture
• Policy 9: Ports
• Policy 10: Reclamation and de-reclamation
• Policy 11: Indigenous biological diversity (biodiversity)
• Policy 12: Harmful aquatic organisms
• Policy 13: Preservation of natural character
• Policy 14: Restoration of natural character
• Policy 15: Natural features and natural landscapes
• Policy 16: Surf breaks of national significance
• Policy 17: Historic heritage identification and protection
• Policy 18: Public open space
• Policy 19: Walking access
• Policy 20: Vehicle access
• Policy 21: Enhancement of water quality
• Policy 22: Sedimentation
• Policy 23: Discharge of contaminants
• Policy 24: Identification of coastal hazards
• Policy 25: Subdivision, use, and development in areas of coastal hazard risk
• Policy 26: Natural defences against coastal hazards
• Policy 27: Strategies for protecting significant existing development from coastal hazard risk
• Policy 28: Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the NZCPS
• Policy 29: Restricted Coastal Activities
• Schedule 1: Surf breaks of national significance
• Glossary

Summary

The purpose of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) is to state policies in order to achieve the purpose of the Resource Management Act in relation to the coastal environment of New Zealand.

The NZCPS 2010 took effect on 3 December 2010 when the NZCPS 1994 was revoked.

Contact

To request a published copy email your postal address to nzcps2010@doc.govt.nz