Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Combined North and South Zone Pest Management Advisory Subcommittees of the Waikato Regional Council to be held in the Council Chambers, Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council) office, 401�Grey Street, Hamilton East at 10.00 am on Tuesday 10 November 2009.
RF Laing
Chief Executive Officer
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North Zone Pest Management Advisory Subcommittee:
South Zone Pest Management Advisory Subcommittee:
Councillors: |
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- Confirmation of Agenda
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Disclosure of Interests
Any disclosure of interests relating to the business at this meeting. |
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SECTION A: (UNDER DELEGATION FOR THE INFORMATION OF COUNCIL)
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Matters Arising from Previous Minutes
Subcommittee to address any issues arising from the North and South Zone Pest Management Subcommittee minutes of 18 and 20 August 2009. |
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Quorum at Subcommittee Meetings
Files: 03 02 24 and 03 02 25 Doc # 1564674
(32 kb, 4 seconds to download, 56k modem)This report discusses concerns expressed by Members that the quorum for Subcommittees is only two
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Draft Regional Pest Management Strategy Operational Plan for 2010/2011
Files: 95 07 85 and 95 07 03 Doc # 1565154
(45 kb, 6 seconds to download, 56k modem)
This report outlines the Regional Pest Management Strategy implementation activities proposed to be undertaken for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.
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Low Aerial Sowing Rates for 1080 and Advances in Biocontrol for Possums
Files: 03 02 24 & 03 02 25 Doc # 1571683
(20 kb, 2 seconds to download, 56k modem)
G Nugent, Scientist at Landcare Research Limited will be presenting information on the low aerial sowing rates for 1080.
Dr J Duckworth, Scientist at Landcare Research Limited will be presenting information on the advances in biocontrol for possums.
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Priority Possum Control Areas Implementation - Standard Operating Procedures
File:95 08 50 Doc #1571856
(38 kb, 5 seconds to download, 56k modem)
D Hodges – Zone Manager (Animal Pests) will outline the principles that staff will follow when implementing Priority Possum Control Areas.
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Koi Carp in the Waikato Region – Update on Research Initiatives
File:95 08 98A Doc #1571664
(27 kb, 3 seconds to download, 56k modem)Professor B Hicks from the Waikato University will make a presentation on the latest research programmes underway on koi carp.
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Members’ Reports
Subcommittee members will report on topics of interest.
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Tina Morgan Wins ‘Old Blue’ Award
File:95 07 00 Doc #1560540
(20 kb, 2 seconds to download, 56k modem)
Forest and Bird Protection Society has awarded Port Charles resident Tina Morgan its highest honour – an Old Blue – for her longstanding work protecting the environment. |
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SECTION C: (ITEMS FOR MEMBERS’ INFORMATION)
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Peninsula Project Animal Pest Control Operations – Response to Complaints
Copy of a report presented to the Coromandel Liaison Subcommittee meeting of 6 November 2009.
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