- The large threat this dredging will have on local coastal habitats including many fish and plant species, affecting the lives of local fisherman and businesses.
- There are a number of potential ecological problems within harbour itself as a result of the works including sediment deposition and changes in the hydrodynamics of harbour.
-The future of the protected area of the Saltmarsh at Aramoana, saved by the historic defence against the aluminium smelter some 25 years ago may also be under threat.
-The dredging also poses threat to local sea animals including Hector's Dolphins, Blue Penguins, Yellow-Eye Penguins, Albatross Royal and Regular, Buller's Mollymawks and Regular. Sky Larks, Seals as well as a variety of other birds, fish and mammals.
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July 9, 2010
I am currently organizing the technical submissions regarding sediment deposition to be sent to the Otago Regional Council. My focus remains on establishing a formal dialogue with the Port authorities to discuss the specific impacts on the Aramoana saltmarsh. Expect a breakdown of the regulatory requirements and our planned response once I review the latest environmental impact assessments.
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Please rethink this. We need to protect the harbour ecosystem before its too late.
The harbour is beautiful just like it is. Stop destroying our wildlife for the sake of bigger ships!
What about the hectors dolphins? They always get the raw end of the deal. Ridiculous.
DONT TOUCH THE SALTMARSH. People fought hard to save that place years ago for a reason. Leave it alone.
so tired of big companies doing whatever they want. leave the penguins out of it!!!!
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- The large threat this dredging will have on local coastal habitats including many fish and plant species, affecting the lives of local fisherman and businesses.
- There are a number of potential ecological problems within harbour itself as a result of the works including sediment deposition and changes in the hydrodynamics of harbour.
-The future of the protected area of the Saltmarsh at Aramoana, saved by the historic defence against the aluminium smelter some 25 years ago may also be under threat.
-The dredging also poses threat to local sea animals including Hector's Dolphins, Blue Penguins, Yellow-Eye Penguins, Albatross Royal and Regular, Buller's Mollymawks and Regular. Sky Larks, Seals as well as a variety of other birds, fish and mammals.
Updates
July 9, 2010
I am currently organizing the technical submissions regarding sediment deposition to be sent to the Otago Regional Council. My focus remains on establishing a formal dialogue with the Port authorities to discuss the specific impacts on the Aramoana saltmarsh. Expect a breakdown of the regulatory requirements and our planned response once I review the latest environmental impact assessments.
Reached 100 supporters
July 9, 2010
6 Comments
My family has fished these waters for years. This is gonna ruin everything for the local guys.
Please rethink this. We need to protect the harbour ecosystem before its too late.
The harbour is beautiful just like it is. Stop destroying our wildlife for the sake of bigger ships!
What about the hectors dolphins? They always get the raw end of the deal. Ridiculous.
DONT TOUCH THE SALTMARSH. People fought hard to save that place years ago for a reason. Leave it alone.
so tired of big companies doing whatever they want. leave the penguins out of it!!!!
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My family has fished these waters for years. This is gonna ruin everything for the local guys.