Appendix 2 – Interview Questions

The following are the matters I would like to discuss in my interview with you re the Wairau Consent process. They are very open and are intended to act primarily as prompts, rather than all being matters that you may want to discuss. Please do not confine yourself to these prompts if there are other matters that you wish to raise.

Preliminary

Tell me a bit about the organisation that you represent (Freshwater Anglers Club and Save the Wairau only)

When did you first learn about the TPL Wairau applications? To what extent was your organisation consulted by TPL prior to applications being lodged?

Process up Until the Hearing Commenced

What comments do you have about the process administered by the MDC up until the time that the hearing commenced?

What is your overall view of the process administered by the MDC up until the hearing commenced?

The First Hearing

What comments do you have about the first hearing stage?

The Conditions Hearing

What comments do you have on the conditions hearing?

What is your overall view of the conditions hearing?

Final Comments

Are there any other comments that you wish to make?