The natural character of the Sounds. its outstanding features and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

• The natural character of the
• Sounds. its outstanding

features and landscapes and the community appreciation of these.

• The importance of the defence
• f the community plan by the

Council and the effective disenfranchisement of the community if the prohibited zone is compromised.

• Sustainability concerns

Natural Character and Importance to the Community

• We need to retain some undeveloped spaces.
• The Marlborough Sounds are not just for the

wealthy.

• The Marlborough Sounds are unique

Defending the Prohibited Zone in the Plan

• Economic growth needs environmental

resources to underpin it.

• The prohibited zone is wise planning.
• Two wrongs don’t make a right.
• Punching holes in the prohibited zone will

compromise the integrity of the plan.

Sustainability Concerns.

• Fin fish farming is different from mussel farming.
• Salmon farming compromises natural ecosystems

and their ability to balance themselves.

• Salmon farm rotations are damage control

measures not sustainable management measures

• Scientific models have too many uncontrolled

variables.

We are the experts

• In the kaitiakitanga and mauri of the Sounds.
• In the sense of place and the historic heritage.
• In living here.