You can download the AEE in 12 chapters:
Chapter 1
(1.5MB PDF) An introduction to the purpose and structure of the report and the roles of Auckland City and Metrowater.
Chapter 2
(1.8MB PDF) Outlines Auckland's drainage system and the requirement for resource consents. Describes our approach to environmental management and to these resource consent applications in particular. Sets out our relationships with other organisations involved in stormwater and wastewater management in the Auckland region.
Chapter 3
(7.3MB PDF) Summarises the components of Auckland's drainage system. The historical development of Auckland's drainage system is outlined and the key issues in relation to drainage systems are discussed in detail.
Chapter 4
(4.0MB PDF) Describes the characteristics of five integrated catchment areas which are the underlying management units of the drainage system. It sets out the framework for the management and maintenance of the system components described in Chapter 3.
Chapter 5
(312KB PDF) Describes the discharges, especially the types and sources of contamination in the stormwater, an assessment of the amount of stormwater generated within each integrated catchment area and the overall quality of the discharges.
Chapter 6
(856KB PDF) Describes the human environment of Auckland City, including reference to its current and likely future population, business and industry locations, transport and travel patterns, archaeology, recreation patterns of Auckland residents and future levels of population growth.
Chapter 7
(2.9MB PDF) Describes the physical and biological environment of Auckland City, especially the freshwater and marine environment within each of the five integrated catchment areas. Focuses on the coastal environment as the ultimate receiving environment for discharges from the drainage system. The likely future climate of Auckland is also described.
Chapter 8
(893KB PDF) Describes the environmental effects arising from the operation of the stormwater system, including environmental effects on water quality, sediment quality, aquatic freshwater and marine ecology. The effects in terms of erosion, human use of waterways and harbours, cultural issues and archaeological matters are also described.
Chapter 9
(1.5MB PDF) Describes Auckland City's and Metrowater's commitment to improving environmental quality through short and long term works. The chapter identifies recent works that have significant environmental benefits and identifies priority short-term works Auckland City and Metrowater have committed to. Integrated Catchment Studies, supported by the development of models of the drainage system, will form the basis of the longer term stormwater system management strategy. These, along with the monitoring and environmental modelling described in the chapter, will provide essential inputs into the development of long term Integrated Catchment Management Plans for the five catchment areas.
Chapter 10
(262KB PDF) Discusses the Resource Management Act (RMA) framework for processing resource consents and outlines the regulatory status of activities requiring resource consent. This chapter discusses the specific consent requirements for the drainage system. Relevant legislation and policies from national and local planning documents are also described.
Chapter 11
(102KB PDF) Sets out the approach taken to consultation, and details the consultation initiatives developed by Auckland City and Metrowater. This chapter also addresses the ongoing nature of the consultation process.
Chapter 12
(1.5MB PDF) Summary of the AEE and requirements of the fourth schedule of the RMA.
List of references
(102KB PDF)
Glossary of Terms
(1.3MB PDF)
