New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010

Introduction

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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

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