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Table 6: Overhead section - Line should be underground/Visual

Issue

Line should be underground/Visual

Line Should Be Underground / Visual
Oppose

Van Deventer D&L

Summary of Reason

Already have one pylon/line on property. New one would be adjacent. Values will be lowered, visual effects, lines humming in damp conditions. Intrusion of inspection staff.

Ref# 0002

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

  1. Put lines underground.
  2. Move route along edge of Hunua Ranges parkland and away from private property.
  3. Compensation package to cover immediate and ongoing effects

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Wilton CM

Summary of Reason

Totally opposed to any/all overhead power pylons.

Ref# 0004

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Put lines underground

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Darcy G

Summary of Reason

Noise effects, visual looks and other effects it can have on human health

Ref# 0005

Oppose

Heard-  Not stated

Summary of Decision Sought

None stated, but not opposed if underground

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Hulse EW

Summary of Reason

What the National Party of New Zealand have stated. For safety and health reasons.

Ref# 0012

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Put lines underground

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Wilton CM

Summary of Reason

Totally opposed to overhead pylons.

Ref# 0013

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Put lines underground for the full route

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Hanrong Li

Summary of Reason

Not stated

Ref# 0018

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline. Underground cable. Pakuranga to Brownhills

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Page HC

Summary of Reason

None Stated

Ref# 0030

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Put lines underground and not through private property.

Zone

Taupo District Council

 

Butler GJ

Summary of Reason

Radiation, visual and stock effects. Contamination of bores and springs.

Ref# 0032

Oppose

Heard- Not Stated

Summary of Decision Sought

Put underground cable through subdivision as per covenants. No discharge of waste water (Stock drink surface water). Supply alternate water for humans instead of bore water.

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Stark CA

Summary of Reason

Blight on iconic landscape. Permanent environmental effects not accounted for. Alternatives and present and future needs not fully investigated.

Ref# 0039

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

  1. Decline
  2. Put lines underground

Zone

General

 

Wardle VJ

Summary of Reason

Type A plus destroy clean and green image

Dissuade tourists

Ref# 0043

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Murdoch JK&JE

Summary of Reason

Clevedon expanding suburb, visual effects not good for Clevedon, or its expanding needs.

Ref# 0082

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Lines underground through Manukau City Council area.

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Wheeler TJ&SH

Summary of Reason

None Stated

Ref# 0084

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline

2. Lines Underground

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Wardell JR&L

Summary of Reason

Totally opposed to overhead lines. Blight on landscape, health risks, damage to visual amenity. Increased stress and anxiety. Social and psychological impact on people.

Ref# 0090

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline

2. Lines underground

Zone

General

 

Burton

 

Summary of Reason

Long term environmental and health issues. Property has 1 line, another will raise concerns of health issues.

Ref# 0157

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground whole route

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Montgomerie KA

 

Summary of Reason

Major visual impacts and potential effects of EMF on human health. Pylon proposed on my property, amongst my native bush.

Ref# 0159

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Line underground

Zone

General

 

Lorigan GR

 

Summary of Reason

Oppressive to landscape and dangerous health wise

 

 

Ref# 0165

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Seek an alternative or put underground

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Hall AG

Summary of Reason

There are alternatives, generation near Auckland

Underground cable

Ref# 0191

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Robertson R

Summary of Reason

Need to consider future urban metropolitan limit. Cost of land in future not considered in underground V’s overhead lines. Alternate revenue sources e.g. Manukau City Council not considered. Increased visual pollution to allow for Ardmore airport. Brownhill Road not appropriate place for transition/substation.

Ref# 0197

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline

2. Put lines underground in Manukau City Council area.

Zone

General

 

Karapiro School

Summary of Reason

Auckland power source needs to be local to them

Underground lines to minimise damage through health and safety to native animals, their habitat and people

Threat to Maungatautari Ecological Island

Ref# 0199

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Not stated

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Robertson

Summary of Reason

List of matters, natural beauty of Clevedon, transit route, local and overseas tourists, country town, pastoral area, area for rest and recreation, lines visually disturbing, economic, social and environmental costs.

Ref# 0211

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground in Clevedon

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Townsend JA

Summary of Reason

Type A plus better solution, generate power near Auckland.

Visual “uglification”

Ref# 0217

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type A

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Burton HK

Summary of Reason

Want to keep New Zealand’s clean green image. Towers will be a blight on the landscape and cause trouble.

Ref# 0244

Oppose inferred

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Go underground

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Parry PR

Summary of Reason

Unsightly and dangerous, towers at 75m unthinkable

Ref# 0245

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Generate power in Auckland

Underground lines

Zone

General

 

Seales BJ

Summary of Reason

Major threats to business operation and land sterilisation

No certainty for compensation, liabilities on easements

Visual and health effects

Ref# 0247

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Bonnar FL

Summary of Reason

Major cost increases to farm

Aircraft use for fertiliser. Visual effects

Ref# 0252

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Bayes CG

 

Summary of Reason

Visual pollution

Ref# 0254

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Compensation.

Underground line.

Upgrade existing lines

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Addison J & B

Summary of Reason

Visual effects in Brookby/Clevedon. Adverse effects on scenic amenity, tourism, noise, native bush

Ref# 0306

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground line

Zone

General

(Mitigation items listed)

McNab G

 

Summary of Reason

Type A form plus, health threats

Ref# 0315

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground.

Decline.

Not grant with conditions

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

McGuigan & Saint-Jean

Summary of Reason

Health issues, environmentally unacceptable.

Reduced values, aesthetically unappealing.

Ref# 0330

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Locate generation in Auckland

Put lines underground

If overhead then compensate

Zone

General

 

Scott DJ

Summary of Reason

Type A plus extensive list of issues including visual pollution, local generation, land values, tourism

Ref# 0380

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground then Type A

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Notton F

Summary of Reason

Type A plus visual effects, social effects, land values

Ref# 0411

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type A

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Everson R

Summary of Reason

Visual effects, environmental effects, heritage values

Ref# 0429

Oppose

Heard

Not stated

Summary of Decision Sought

Not stated

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Shelley JA

Summary of Reason

Use of underground lines would have much reduced environmental impact

Ref# 0434

Oppose/support

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Reconsider alternatives

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Rappe V & C

Summary of Reason

Health and welfare of anybody in vicinity. Outlook of power lines in rural area.

Ref# 0479

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Go underground

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Rappe V & C

Summary of Reason

If can go underground for part, why not all. Health of people near pylons.

Ref# 0480

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Not Stated

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Hirsh-Jaipers

Summary of Reason

Visual pollution.

Wholesale degradation of small holdings

Ref# 0483

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Reduce size of lines

2. Go underground

3. Add to existing route

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

France DJ&KA

Summary of Reason

Will ruin outlook and reduce land value for rural owners.

Ref# 0484

Oppose inferred

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Lines underground especially in rural areas.

Zone

General

 

Gilroy M&K

Summary of Reason

Affects on landscape and landholders, their neighbours, the livelihood of farmers, tourists etc. Health effects on humans and livestock.

Ref# 0492

Oppose

Heard- both boxes ticked

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline pylons

2. Lines underground

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Hexter PJ

Summary of Reason

Proven health risk

Ugly eyesore to landscape

Depreciation of land value

Ref# 0494

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground

Monitor health

Zone

General

 

Darby J&MR

Summary of Reason

Ruin one of most beautiful parts of country, especially the Maungatautari area.

Ref# 0495

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline pylons

2. Lines underground

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Dare D

Summary of Reason

Alternates not considered properly

RMA contrary to purpose and principles

Environmental adverse effects, visual, health, amenity, economic (business)

Ref# 0516

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

General

Conditions included

Greig CJ

Summary of Reason

Modified type A form

Enormous visual impact in Clevedon

Ref# 0537

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Line underground

1. Decline

2. Not grant with conditions

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Matherson B & A

Summary of Reason

Type B

Environmental effects, visual effects

Earthquake threat (safety)

Lack of compensation

Ref# 0542

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B

Underground through to Bombay hills

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Corse-Scott

Summary of Reason

Type B form, plus erect full size model. Levy consumers more then go underground in Brookby Clevedon. Eyesore in this area.

Ref# 0544

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B form

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Barrow V.A.B

Summary of Reason

Type A form plus special character landscape area, control of house building.

How can Transpower ignore environmental issues?

Ref# 0548

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type A

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Peace A

Summary of Reason

As per Type “B” form

Ref# 0555

Oppose

Heard- Not Stated

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline

2. No approval with conditions

3. Lines underground

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Parrish M

Summary of Reason

General opposition under broad RMA principles

Landowner liabilities

Economic effects, health effects, visual impact, noise, reverse sensitivity, climate change, soil and water effects

Ref# 0558

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Grant with included conditions

Zone

General

Condition topics listed

Houghton-Brown T&P

Summary of Reason

Detract from amenities of area.

Ref# 0573

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Lines underground

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Ranger G

Summary of Reason

Type “B” form. Plus:

No lines near property at present, why pollute more properties? Visual pollution and line emission concerns.

Ref# 0611

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline

2. No approval with conditions

3. Lines underground

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Bodle D

Summary of Reason

Inconsistent with purpose and principles of the RMA

Alternatives not assessed sufficiently

Visual/amenity effects

Ref# 0612

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

National Wetland Trust

Summary of Reason

Landscape adverse impact

Bird strike.

Power loss, generate closer to Auckland

Ecological impacts

Ref# 0619

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Seek substantial mitigation

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Tallon ME & JC

Summary of Reason

Type A

Visual effects

Ref# 0641

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground to shield EMF

Zone

General

 

Robinson

Summary of Reason

Adverse effects on ecology, landscape, amenity and health values

Ref# 0643

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Re-route to avoid native trees being removed

Zone

General

 

Lyons J

Summary of Reason

Does not achieve RMA purpose

Contrary to plans, lack of consideration of alternates

Environmental adverse effects, effects on properties. Potential health effects

Ref# 0644

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground

Re-route around this property

Zone

General

 

Murray M

Summary of Reason

Does not achieve RMA purpose

Contrary to plans, lack of consideration of alternates

Environmental adverse effects, effects on properties. Potential health effects

Ref# 0649

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground

Re-route around this property

Zone

General

 

Murray S

Summary of Reason

Does not achieve RMA purpose

Contrary to plans, lack of consideration of alternates

Environmental adverse effects, effects on properties. Potential health effects

Ref# 0653

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground

Re-route around this property

Zone

General

 

Jones W & C

Summary of Reason

Landscape effects

Health risks

Ref# 0654

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Chandler W

Summary of Reason

Lack of alternates being considered

Adverse effects on environment, visual, amenity

Ref# 0660

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Not stated

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Phillips D & J

Summary of Reason

Type B plus effects on natural beauty of area

Aircraft effects

Ref# 0695

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B

Underground lines

Zone

General

 

Rishworth RP

Summary of Reason

Clevedon and Brookby areas are heavily populated, also becoming tourist attraction. Serious visual distraction of pylons. Health risks to those living near lines.

Ref# 0697

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Put lines underground in these areas. This will safeguard the area for future generations. Levy Auckland region customers to cover extra cost.

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Oates J

Summary of Reason

Visual impact

Affect on amenity values

Health effects EMF

Impact on native vegetation

Safety (topple effects)

Ref# 0700

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Douglas RF

Summary of Reason

Type A

Ref# 0704

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type A

Monsters will change face of rural New Zealand

Zone

General

 

Robertson B & A

Summary of Reason

Visual effects in Whitford and Clevedon

Air traffic safety, health risks

Better alternatives

Ref# 0708

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Do not grant with conditions

Underground in Clevedon valley

Zone

General

 

Lyons

Summary of Reason

Does not achieve RMA purpose

Contrary to plans, lack of consideration of alternates

Environmental adverse effects, effects on properties. Potential health effects

Ref# 0710

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground

Re-route around this property

Zone

General

 

Maxwell PDW

Summary of Reason

Type “A” form

Ref# 0713

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type “A” form. Plus:

Lines be put underground

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Carpenter R & J

Summary of Reason

Does not support RMA purpose

Effects on native bush and trees

Visual effects, construction effects, adverse effects on property development

Ref# 0717

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Approve with mitigation and conditions

Zone

General

Mitigation listed

Fuller N & S

Summary of Reason

Aircraft issues, visual effects of plane alerts

Visual effects, construction effects, income loss, subdivision blocked, noise effects

Local attractions list of events. Brownhill substation oversized

Ref# 0720

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

220kv line with under grounding extended

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Bilby-Stewart

Summary of Reason

Type B form plus Maungatautari Eco Island

Visual effects. Other topics covered in submission

Tourism effects

Health effects

(Interview with M Hobbs on cassette)

Ref# 0730 / 0960

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline in total

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Khoo A & R

Summary of Reason

Lines have huge effect on the area (Brookby)

Extend underground

Health issues to humans and animals

Visual and value adverse effects

Ref# 0731

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B but decision not stated

Zone

General

 

Riley T

Summary of Reason

Type A plus visual, noise, property value effects, health effects

Ref# 0736

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type A

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Keefe DM

Summary of Reason

Property value, vegetation clearance, carbon emission issue

Unacceptable environmental impact

Ref# 0750

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground lines

Compensate affected landowners

Zone

General

 

Thompson M

Summary of Reason

Visual effects, lack of public advice, property values, amenity effects, alternate sites offered

Ref# 0759

Oppose/neutral

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground

Zone

General

 

Tarbitt MJ

Summary of Reason

Extract of text from type A plus, run business of “special” gardens, pylons on boundary will compromise business.

Health risks, environmental effects

Ref# 0764

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type A

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Makin J & M

Summary of Reason

Visual and environmental effects

Effects on home and property

Easement not consistent with international practice

Effects on future generations

Ref# 0781

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Alternative 220kv line

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Johnston TJM

Summary of Reason

Poor planning process, visual effects, effects on town, easements, compensation

Ref# 0792

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Mitigate listed effects or

Decline

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

NG Richards Farms Ltd

Summary of Reason

Health risks, environmental effects, visual effects, property values, construction issues, pursue alternates.

Ref# 0804

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Van het Bolsher J & M

Summary of Reason

Inadequate consideration to visual and social

Power alternatives

Health risks

Subdivision development constraints

Ref# 0810

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground lines

Compensation to be fair

Zone

General

 

Smith E & K

Summary of Reason

Blot on landscape. Construction effects. Farmland loss. Farm values. EMF and health, people and animals. Contamination of land. Electronics effects. Tourism effects

Ref# 0817

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground whole route

Alternate power generation

220kv line

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Okaeria Trust

Summary of Reason

Blot on landscape. Construction effects. Farmland loss. Farm values. EMF and  health, people and animals. Contamination of land. Electronics effects. Tourism effects

Ref# 0818

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground whole route

Alternate power generation

220kv line

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Glenhaven Farm Ltd

Summary of Reason

Blot on landscape. Construction effects. Farmland loss. Farm values. EMF Health, people and animals. Contamination of land. Electronics effects. Tourism effects

Ref# 0819

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground whole route

Alternate power generation

220kv line

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Robertson

Summary of Reason

The area is rural country side with attractions for city dwellers. This includes markets, wineries etc. The proposal is causing people to sell up and move and is eroding the fabric of this community. The tourist attractions for such as the Pohutukawa route will decline with visual effects from the pylons. EMF and health effects are another factor, as is urbanisation

Ref# 0827

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline.

Underground in Clevedon Valley

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Gibberd E & P

Summary of Reason

Visual effects. Earthworks effects

Aircraft - top dressing issues

Environmental costs not covered properly

Ref# 0830

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Goodin CM

Summary of Reason

Type A form plus visual effects property effects

Long term environmental effects

Ref# 0835

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type A form

Underground line

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Baskett S & M

Summary of Reason

Visual, value and environmental effects

Vegetation effects

Health effects, construction future subdivision

Air safety, social effects

Ref# 0860

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Not clear

Zone

General

 

Manukau City Council

Summary of Reason

Inadequate considerations. 220kv adequate

Pylon precedent. Adverse visual effects

Aircraft safety. Underground cable needs easement width.

Community, people and property effects. Infrastructure effects

Ref# 0861

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline, modify or amended

Zone

General

Condition points noted

Burke R

Summary of Reason

Type A plus concerned about Transpower approach

Visual, tourism, alternatives

Ref# 0862

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type A in part

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Shorten J & M

Summary of Reason

Amenity value effects now and future. Environmental and social impacts.

Further under grounding. Aircraft safety. Visual effects. Health and EMF.

Schools nearby

Ref# 0896

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B form

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Ingle SM

Summary of Reason

Unacceptable adverse effects especially visual and amenity

Cumulative effects of all lines not considered

Future urban issues, inadequate visual impact assessment

Ref# 0900

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline or underground from SH2 north

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

 

Ingle L

Summary of Reason

Visual effects. Safety of pylon failure outside easement

EMF effects. 220kv lines. Underground options

Ref# 0901

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground Hunua to Pakuranga.

Upgrade existing lines. Reduce proposal to 220kv, widen easement

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Sherning D & C

Summary of Reason

Easement width and safety risks

Visual amenity, community, construction effects

Aircraft risks. Urbanisation future needs

Substation designs

Ref# 0902

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline.

If approved underground through Manukau City Council

Visual mitigation, change pylon design

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Levesque L & D

Summary of Reason

Transpower inadequate consideration

Cumulative effects with existing lines

Natural disaster threats

Visual and amenity effects, health risks

Ref# 0914

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Further research/analysis

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Waipa District Council

Summary of Reason

Not meet purpose of RMA and District Plan aims

Lack of environmental costs

Natural character not preserved, historic heritage, cultural heritage

Amenity, environmental effects

Environmental effects, assessment lacking

Special landscape character not considered fairly and adverse effects

Ref# 0919 / 0984

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline, re-route or underground

Zone

General

 

Sutton A & D

Summary of Reason

Visual pollution, locate generation closer to Auckland.

Easement issues, health risks.

Lighting issues. Future development constraints

Ref# 0926

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Riley DB

Summary of Reason

Landscape effects

Upgrade existing HVDC line

Ref# 0927

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Riley AC

Summary of Reason

Our area of South Waikato is pylon free, keep it that way.

Ref# 0928

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type “B” form. Plus:

Lines be put underground through South Waikato, or upgrade existing lines.

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Bagnall M & D

Summary of Reason

Not comply Waipa District Council plan

Visual effects, health effects

Aircraft, Top dressing. National security

Ref# 0929

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

General

 

Aldridge B & F

Summary of Reason

Type B

Landscape effects, tourisms effects

Ref# 0950

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Fuller SJ&CB

Summary of Reason

Comprehensive issues list covering Environmental and health, and specified concerns in Clevedon/Brookby and Whitford area.

Ref# 0983

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Lines be put underground

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Halford CH

Summary of Reason

Effects of o/head line, find means to fund underground

Ref# 0985

Oppose/support/ neutral

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Maramarua to Whitford (Brown hills) underground

Zone

General

 

Peart B & F

Summary of Reason

Alternates and data validity

Easement limitations, visual amenity, urbanisation

Amenity values, impact on tourists

Aircraft safety. Property/business value.

Stress issues

Ref# 0988

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground Hunua north

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Baker K

Summary of Reason

Significant effects, proximity, visual

Disruption to farm practices. Business, construction access major problems

Future disruption. Aerial maintenance. Tree felling. EF disruption. Electronic equipment effects. Inadequate consultation

Ref# 1001

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline until listed items

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

McKenzie R & M

Summary of Reason

Concept flawed, visual effects

Environmental issues

Ref# 1008

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground line

Route choice

Zone

General

Conditions points noted

Maclean R & B

Summary of Reason

Easement, visual, EMF, aircraft, amenity effects, future development constraints

Ref# 1009

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground in Manukau city

Decline o/head line. Brownhill substation and underground cable Pakuranga to Brownhill

Zone

Manukau City Council

Conditions noted

Sexton Farms

Summary of Reason

Not meet purpose of RMA

Landowner liability, generation options, economic effects, visual impacts, health effects, reverse sensitivity, climate change

Ref# 1013

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Aldridge B & F

Summary of Reason

Route issues

Visual impact, health effects, farm operations, ongoing business constraints, heritage

Ref# 1017

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

General

 

Stewart E

Summary of Reason

Lack of visual representation

EMF effects, easement wider than proposed

Visual effects

Ref# 1021

Oppose

Heard

Not stated

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

Acorn Parish Holdings Ltd

Summary of Reason

Area is used by residents and city dwellers. Pylons will be a blight in this area. Significant social and environmental impact.

Ref# 1024

Oppose inferred

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Lines be put underground

Zone

General

 

Tuck F & C

Summary of Reason

Social, visual effects

EMF safety aspects of easement and beyond

Ref# 1037

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Underground plus other matters

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Paparimu Residents & Ratepayers Association

Summary of Reason

Not meet purpose of RMA

Landowner liability, generation options, economic effects, visual impacts, health effects, reverse sensitivity, climate change

Ref# 1042

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

New Era Energy South Waikato Inc

Summary of Reason

Not meet purpose of RMA

Scale of visual effects, amenity effects

Inadequate assessment of effects, environmental/costs

South Waikato District Plan matters

Ref# 1046

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

General

 

Franklin District Council

Summary of Reason

Environmental, aesthetic, landscape values

Human health, purchase of easements and compensation

Grid, investment test, underground, uncertainty of effects, efficiency, co-operation and co-ordination

Ref# 1048

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline or take up detailed items in above topics

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Kane P & C

Summary of Reason

Proximity of line to property to planned build site

Health issues, visual effects, reverse sensitivity constraint on sales or subdivision via Transpower objection

Ref# 1054

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Alter route to coincide with existing route

Zone

General

 

Auckland Regional Council

Summary of Reason

Regional growth needs robust power supply system

Recognition of Manukau City Council and Franklin District Council plans, identification of rural character aspects, Hunua village, Franklin District Council example, lines adjacent

Landscape and visual aspects. Regional Park (Hunua)

Cultural heritage values

Significant ecological areas. Consideration of alternatives

Ref# 1065

Oppose (in part)

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Withdraw overhead part of NOR

Zone

General

 

Morrinsville Community Board

Summary of Reason

Effects on Morrinsville and surrounding rural properties

Constrain town growth, visual effects, amenity effects

Ref# 1072

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

 

McQueen Robert

Summary of Reason

Type B plus health risks, construction, health, visual amenity effects, easement and compensation issues, land use constraints

Ref# 1076

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Do not grant with conditions

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust

Summary of Reason

Contrary to Waipa District Council plan, special landscape character area. Affect tourism and thus threaten Trust’s ability to manage area.

Ref# 1077

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Uphold Waipa District Council plan

Mitigations that will mean project has no effect on Mangautatari Ecological Island

Zone

General

 

Whitehouse MJ

Summary of Reason

Community effects, social health, cultural and environmental issues. O/head line through Hunua to Whitford area

Ardmore airport/pilots. Constraints on land use

Ref# 1079

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Entire route underground

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Energy Pacifica

Summary of Reason

Past effects include visual, social and tourism. The proposed line will increase those effects considerably.

Ref# 1080

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Generate closer to demand. Pursue energy storage and reduce energy consumption.

Reject or delay.

Zone

General

 

Gubb HJ

Summary of Reason

Does not meet RMA purpose

Liability for corridor economic effects, visual effects

EMF and noise effects, reverse sensitivity, climate change, soil and water effects

Ref# 1089

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

If supported then 220kv limit plus other items of relief as noted

Zone

Waipa District Council

Condition topics listed

Matamata-Piako District Council

Summary of Reason

Landscape visual rural business, land development

District Plan compliance

Alternate location for generation

Alternate routes

Ref# 1113

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Modify designation as requested

or Decline

Zone

Matamata-Piako District Council

Comments on designation charges

Hunt R & M

Summary of Reason

Major visual intrusion, wrong sites/route

Aircraft, property values, health hazards

Ref# 1117

Oppose

Heard

Not stated

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground or generate power closer to Auckland

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Darlow J & L

Summary of Reason

Type B

Ugly monstrosities will ruin outlook for our landscape and country

Ref# 1123

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

DeJong D

Summary of Reason

Type B extract plus easement planting/screening topic

Ref# 1124

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Direct to consider alternates

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Vercoe GWH

Summary of Reason

Route negates property development

Personal stress, visual impact

Ref# 1129

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Stick with original lines route

Zone

General

 

Alderdice PW&JI

Summary of Reason

Proposal is flawed in concept, list of underground benefits.

Ref# 1138

Oppose inferred

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Lines be put underground south of Ardmore

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Waiawa Downs Ltd

Summary of Reason

Visual effects, health effects

Alternate considerations

Generate power closer to Auckland

Ref# 1146

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Not stated

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Allen A & D

Summary of Reason

Health effects (EMF) visual effects, property value losses

Ref# 1149

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline, consider alternates

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Holder G & A

Summary of Reason

Inadequate assessments, visual, environmental, amenity issues. District Plan matters. Substation Location

Ref# 1150

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline or if supported include conditions

Zone

General

Conditions noted

Kreichbaum JE

Summary of Reason

Safety and Environmental Impact. Ecologically detrimental.

Ref# 1151

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline

2.  Lines underground in Clevedon

Zone

General

 

Berry JF

Summary of Reason

Visual effects, health risks

If underground elsewhere for more towers away from Whakamaru

Ref# 1153

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Change route

Zone

General

 

Oxenham SA

Summary of Reason

Ecological issues, health issues, visual, amenity, schools, contamination into food chain, tourism

Ref# 1154

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Alternates

Power generation near Auckland

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Maasland JH

Summary of Reason

Visual issues, oversized plans, urban encroachment

Ref# 1156

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline, upgrade existing

Extend underground sections

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Kiradji OH

Summary of Reason

Type B plus visual, aircraft use, environmental affects, construction effects, water table

Ref# 1167

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B plus underground

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Gray CE

Summary of Reason

Environmental and health effects (EMF)

Social effects visual, business and property economic effects

Ref# 1176

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Power stations nearer to Auckland

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Thurlow JE

Summary of Reason

Type B plus blight on landscape, too costly, not accounted for new generation near Auckland

Ref# 1180

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type B

Alternate generation sources

Zone

Waikato District Council

 

Scott JE

Summary of Reason

Fundamental basis inadequate

Easements too narrow

EMF and health issues need more consideration

Substation on wrong site

Undergrounding should be extended

Route issues

Ref# 1184

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Defer until above further reported on

Zone

General

 

Colliar TR

Summary of Reason

Visual and health effects

Substation issues, landscape values

Ref# 1186

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline proposal Develop sustainable options

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Law MC

Summary of Reason

Visual and health effects

Substation issues, landscape values

Ref# 1187

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline proposal

Develop sustainable options

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Paparimu School (BOT)

Summary of Reason

Social and cultural effects, land use effects, development curtailment, visual effects, proximity to school issues, school decile 10 roll effects

Ref# 1208

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Assurances in respect to land values and decile 10 rating

Not have a negative effect on school roll

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Cronin S & J

Summary of Reason

Alternatives not duly considered

Lifestyle, visual major effects, social effects on people

Ref# 1215

Oppose

Heard

Not stated

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground line

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Daley D & L

Summary of Reason

Safety concerns near substation, health concerns for children, effects on other organisms, visual effects, property value, alternative consideration details

Ref# 1222

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Relocate substation

Underground line

Provide sought information

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Wallace E

Summary of Reason

Environmental effects assessment inadequate

Visual scars on environment

ELF/EMF health related issues both on humans and animals

Ref# 1223

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline in Whakamaru area

Alternate site away from humans and animals

Zone

General

 

Snodgrass JH

Summary of Reason

Alternative research needed

Visual eyesore, close to ecological island, health hazard

Ref# 1238 & 1239

Oppose

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

Underground in Manukau

Summary of Reason

Lines proposal flawed in concept.

Ref# 1244

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

1. Decline / Require to be underground.

2. Brownhill substation conditions listed

3. Underground line section, decline or impose conditions listed.

4. Other relief

Zone

General

 

Blake G&D

Summary of Reason

Type “A” form

Ref# 1250

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Type “A” form. Plus:

Underground all line.

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Forbes-Brown

Summary of Reason

Loss of amenity values and aesthetic effects. Reduced property values. Safety and noise concerns when wet

Also visual effects

Ref# 1251

Oppose/support

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

No overhead lines

All lines including existing go underground

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Mixed

Riley, SA & LE

Summary of Reason

Close to proposed corridor, also will affect the Maungatautari Ecologically sensitive area.

Ref# 0001

Support Part / Oppose Part

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Put line underground completely. Introduce nuclear power to Auckland

Zone

WaipaDistrict Council

 

Palmer AK

Summary of Reason

None Stated

Ref#  0166

Position Not Stated

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Put Lines underground even if power charges are higher.

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Jardine DA

Summary of Reason

None Stated

Ref# 0253

Support Part / Oppose Part

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

All cables should be underground

Zone

Franklin District Council

 

Yellowstone Holdings

Summary of Reason

Compensate for value loss, health and safety issues. Maintenance access to be compensated

Ref# 0331

Oppose/neutral

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground lines

Zone

General

 

Welsh, J & S

Summary of Reason

Environmental issues, health issues, aesthetic reasons, devaluation of property with overhead lines

Ref# 0347

Oppose/support

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Not stated

Zone

Waipa District Council

 

Jolly WK

Summary of Reason

Devalue property, inability to sell.

Visual/health effects

Ref# 0475

Oppose/support

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground or compensation for 400kv overhead

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Whitmore JE

Summary of Reason

Hideous massive pylons.

Ref# 0608

Support Part / Oppose Part of Manukau City Council only

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground Otahuhu, Pakuranga and from south of Clevedon. Accept a substation south of Clevedon may be required if this was done.

Zone

General

 

Spring M & R

Summary of Reason

Health (EMF) effects, visual, land use effects

Substation equipment

Inability to meet District Plan requirements, Vs underground

Ref# 0739

Oppose/neutral

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline or underground Manukau City Council part

Zone

General

 

Young R

Summary of Reason

Not Stated

Ref# 0761

Position Not Stated

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Put power lines underground, especially farm land in the Brookby area.

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Morrison LE

Summary of Reason

Health and safety, and a blot on our landscape.

Ref# 0769

Oppose/Neutral / Support

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

None Stated

Zone

General

 

Morrison SL

Summary of Reason

Despoiling Of land and appearance of countryside

Ref# 0770

Support Part / Oppose Part

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground all power lines

Zone

General

 

Blank CG&FM

Summary of Reason

Blight on the scenic beauty of our green New Zealand.

Ref# 0784

Support Part / Neutral Part / Oppose Part

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground all power lines

Zone

General

 

Smith N

Summary of Reason

Opposed to overhead lines in areas identified for future growth in Whitford, Brookby and Clevedon.

Ref# 0925

Support Part / Neutral Part / Oppose Part of Manukau City Council only

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground power lines

Zone

General

 

Gray G & Jerkovic Z

Summary of Reason

Opposed to overhead lines in pristine condition environment.

Ref# 0936

Support Part / Neutral Part / Oppose Part

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Underground power lines

Zone

General

 

Village Property Investments Ltd

Summary of Reason

Alternative options not adequately considered. Environmental and social long term effects not sufficiently weighted. Clevedon valley and environs increasingly used by city dwellers and overseas tourists. Visual degradation to residents, plus side effects of EMF.

Ref# 1015

Position Not Stated

Wishes to be Do

Summary of Decision Sought

Put Lines underground.

Zone

General

 

Peace Sherry & Alan

Summary of Reason

None Stated. Comment not low status country even China builds underground

Ref# 1112

Support Part / Oppose Part

Do Not Wish to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

All cables should be underground

Zone

Manukau City Council

 

Colliar JM

Summary of Reason

Visual, health effects, marginalizes land use

Not consistent with RMA purpose

Regional/District Plan issues

Landscape values

Marae impacts. Consultation inadequate

Ref# 1185

Oppose

Wishes to be Heard

Summary of Decision Sought

Decline

Investigation of alternatives

Zone

South Waikato District Council

 

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