Table 2: Key themes

Applicability of the standards

Q 1

Q 2

Q 3

Appropriateness of the standards

Objective of the standards and its relationship to the purpose of the RMA

Alternative options

Scope of the standards

Q 10

Construction of new transmission lines

Other high-voltage electricity networks

Proposed definitions

Transmission activities NES

Q 5

Q 7

Q 4

Q 6

Q 9

Q 8

Permitted activities:

• terms and conditions

• resource consent requirements

• coastal marine area and beds of lakes and rivers

• height increases

• landscape and heritage

Controlled and restricted discretionary activities

Provision for “non-complying” activities

Other transmission activities

Transmission risks NES

Q 11

Q 12

Q 14

Q 13

Appropriateness of the proposed transmission risks NES

Activity types

Other activities

Building options:

• preferred building option

• alternative building options

Cost−benefit appraisal

Q 15, Q 16

Range and accuracy of cost−benefit analysis:

• council costs

• landowner costs

• benefits of the proposed standards

Requirements of section 32 of the RMA

Electricity Act and land ownership issues

Electricity Act issues

Effect on landowners

Electric and magnetic fields

Implementation issues

Implementation process

Guidance

Process and consultation

Links with the national policy statement on electricity transmission

Decision requested