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The Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee has decided on amendments to the Canterbury Natural Resources Regional Plan (NRRP). These amendments will provide for the installation and use of Ultra Low Emission Wood Burners (ULEWBs).

The Recovery Strategy for Greater Christchurch Mahere Haumanutanga o Waitaha has been approved by Order in Council made by the Governor-General.

Summary: The Christchurch City Council’s District Plan is amended from the publication of this notice by adding a new Open Space 3CS (Christchurch Stadium) zone, which will have effect until 31 December 2017. Open Space 3CS (Christchurch Stadium) rezones land at Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, presently zoned as Open Space 3 (Metropolitan Facilities) and used for rugby league. The new zone provides for a temporary multi-use sports and events stadium.

Summary: A new rule, WQL45A, in the Environment Canterbury’s Natural Resources Regional Plan provides for Burwood Landfill to be used as a permanent disposal site for earthquake waste (residual demolition waste, liquefaction silt and infrastructure waste). Provided conditions are complied with, resource consent applications will be for a non-notified controlled activity. Other amendments to this document explain the rule and exempt Burwood Landfill from existing restrictions.

Summary: Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has used his powers under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 to give effect, in the Waimakariri District Council's District Plan, to the air noise contour around Christchurch International Airport in Waimakariri District and the exemption for residential development in Kaiapoi within the contour as provided for in the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement. As a result of the same notice land to be developed by Sovereign Palms Ltd in the north east of Kaiapoi was zoned residential.

Summary: Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is using his powers under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act to set in place the noise contour but exclude Kaiapoi from having to comply with the limitations on residential development.