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POLICY_PLANNING.sdeadmin.RPS2_BROAD_LANDSCAPE_TYPES

File Identifier: 6664C0F6-D6F0-084D-E055-000000000001 Parent Identifier: 154B4245-31BC-4E8F-8166-1143F8B4198D Hierarchy Level: feature Hierarchy Level Name: Feature of Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes - GIS Layer Abstract: Indicative location of nine categories of landscape types that characterise the Waikato Region Statement: Broad Landscape Types (BLT) is a dataset identifying the indicative location of nine categories of landscape types that characterise the Waikato Region, as defined by a consortium consisting of O’Connor Planning Consultants Ltd, Mary Buckland Landscape Architect, GHD Ltd, and Chow Hill. The data is value free (based on pure bio-physical characteristics) and provides the spatial context for the identification of special landscapes and for the more detailed assessments undertaken by Territorial Authorities. These landscapes are listed below and are described in detail in WRLS/03 Study EWDOCS# 1636162 (Part A) • Central Hill Country (CHC) • Central Volcanic Region (CVR) • Eastern Coastline (EC) • Eastern Ranges (ER) • Hauraki Plains (HP) • Western Coastline (WC) • Western Hill Country (WHC) • Waikato Lowlands (WL) A related group of data sets (Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes (ONFL), High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL), Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF) and Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA) look at landscape values in a regional context in order to develop a regional policy framework for landscape in the Waikato Regional Policy Statement. The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes data is considered to be proposed and is subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement. Period and Frequency of Record: The data was captured between 8 January 2009 and 3 July 2009, however, many datasets were used in the delineation of boundaries (see Datasets Used below) and these have a variety of dates. While the data is not to be considered a “one-off” data set it is not likely be updated on a regular basis. However, significant changes to the data may be made at certain stages in the future depending on regional policy statement consultation and expert feedback. These changes include: 7th January 2010 • A number of islands that were missing were appended to Eastern and Western Coastline broad landscape types using NZTOPO V15 data. Data Acquisition Method(s): Preliminary maps were produced from datasets supplied from WRC. These maps were printed and taken on representative field studies for ground-truthing over 10 days in 3 separate stages. Further checks were done in a flight over the region. These areas identified were mapped to live GIS data including rivers, roads, contours and landcover information. Where defining landscape types was more complicated, multiple comparisons were made against existing data Data was acquired in a number of ways including using digital spatial and aspatial datasets, existing landscape studies, several field trips and a flight around the region and referencing other relevant literature Other Information: Keywords: Download,Landscape,Waikato Data Portal Topic Category: environment:environmental resources, protection and conservation Resource Reference Date: 02/03/2018 Metadata Constraints Access Constraints: copyright Use Constraints: copyright Maintenance Information Maintenance frequency: static Last Load Date: 06/03/2018 Spatial Representation Information Recommended Scale: 1:50,000 Reference System: EPSG2193 Spatial Representation Type: vector Vector Grid Geographic Bounding Box GeometricObjectType : surface geometricObjectCount : 8 topologyLevel : geometryOnly Number of Dimensions : Cell Geometry : Transformation Param Available : N westBoundLongitude : 1906114.085 eastBoundLongitude : 1737411.0717 southBoundLatitude : 5646087.15 northBoundLatitude : 5966844.8677 Responsible Parties Role: owner Position: Organisation: Waikato Regional Council Delivery Point: 160 Ward Street City: Hamilton Central Postal Code: 3204 Country: New Zealand Phone: Fax: Email: Role: author Position: GIS Analyst Organisation: GHD Ltd Delivery Point: GHD Centre, Level 3, 27 Napier Street, Freemans Bay City: Auckland Postal Code: 1036 Country: New Zealand Phone: 09 370 8000 Fax: Email: Data Constraints Data Access Constraints : copyright Data Use Constraints: copyright Data Distribution: Unrestricted Licence Type : Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licence Expiry: Licence Conditions: Under this license you are free to copy, distribute, and adapt the work. You must however attribute the work to Waikato Regional Council and abide by the license terms and conditions. Copyright : This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. All analysis or derivatives of the data and all printed or electronic maps, reports or other outputs, which contain any of the WRLS/03 data that being, Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes (ONFL), High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL), Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF), Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA), or Broad Landscape Types (BLT) (regardless of how many features), must contain the following message: © Waikato Regional Council 2009. Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes - GIS Layer. Data derived from WRLS/03 study carried out by O’Connor Planning Ltd, Mary Buckland, and Chow:Hill and mapped by GHD Ltd. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data Disclaimers : The standard Waikato Regional Council disclaimer also applies to this data: "While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you." Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes Disclaimer: The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes – GIS Layer is a proposed version, subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement. Data Use Limits : Positional Accuracy: All data are mapped at 1:50,000 based on a variety of data sources so the accuracy of those sources applies. However, which datasets were used to define the edges/boundaries of which parts of the polygons is not clear. The seaward coastal edge especially appears to correlate to no other data set and is very simplified and coarse; it is therefore assumed this boundary was manually digitised. WRC has noted that some parts of the Eastern and Western Coastline Landscape Types appear to include some parts of Harbours when perhaps they shouldn’t, such as with Raglan Harbour. It should be noted that some of the islands were directly digitised off the NZTOPO (V15) data by WRC GIS staff. The group who undertook the landscape assessment were instructed not to go onto private land and to assess the landscape from public places. Given the difficulty in defining the “edge” of a landscape and/or feature the boundaries of the BLT are to be considered indicative only and may vary by up to +/- one kilometre from that actually mapped. The data is designed to be used, viewed, analysed, assessed, interpreted and mapped at scales no greater than 1:50,000 after which district council landscape study information should take precedence. Minimum Mapping Unit: Only Landscape Types greater than 10 hectares were assessed and mapped as part of this study. Download Links URL Format Notes  34c3c16e64574c7f8d82fce4f4ca9566 Download @ Waikato Data Portal Supporting Information Links URL Format Notes General Notes: General Notes: Due to the broader scale and regional context of this regional study there may be areas of difference between this study and other, more detailed, district scale landscape studies already completed. Different criteria for assessing the value and importance of outstanding landscapes and amenity landscapes will also explain some of the differences. For example, this study identified high value amenity areas based on physical and visual amenity values, while district scale studies have often only mapped physical amenity. Criteria for assessing landscapes in the context of the Waikato region means fewer of these landscapes may have identified than for district scale landscape studies and most very small landscapes are likely to be overlooked. The landscape, visual and planning criteria as well as methodology developed for the study are explained in the reports that are also part of the WRLS/03 project. Attribute Information Name Description Notes Restricted Primary Key NAME A name allocated to the landscape type. N N LAND_TYPE An abbreviation of the broad landscape type. N N ID The unique primary key ID for the polygon. N N GEOMETRY N N

POLICY_PLANNING.sdeadmin.RPS2_HIGH_AMENITY_LANDSCAPES

File Identifier: 66640174-CF81-7F6D-E055-000000000001 Parent Identifier: 154B4245-31BC-4E8F-8166-1143F8B4198D Hierarchy Level: feature Hierarchy Level Name: Feature of Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes - GIS Layer Abstract: Identifies the indicative location of landscapes with high physical and visual amenity within the Waikato Region Statement: High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL) is a dataset identifying the indicative location of landscapes with high physical and visual amenity within the Waikato Region, as defined by a consortium consisting of O’Connor Planning Consultants Ltd, Mary Buckland Landscape Architect, Chow Hill and GHD Ltd. These areas have a combination of visual and physical amenity on both land and water. This data set is one of four that make up the “Landscape Values” group of data sets, the other three being; Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes (ONFL), Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF) and Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA). The Landscape Values data was assessed and mapped as part of the Waikato Region Landscape Assessment 2009 – often referred to as the WRLS/03 study (EWDOCS# 1636162). A more detailed assessment of these values may have been undertaken by District Councils and may potentially be based on different criteria. Known relevant district scale assessments are listed in the Data Acquisition History section below. HVANFL that categorise the region are described in EWDOCS# 1636162 (Part B). A related data set of Broad Landscape Types (BLT) identifies the indicative location of nine categories of landscape types that characterise and typify the Waikato Region, as defined by the consortium identified above. This data is value free (based on pure bio-physical characteristics) and provides the spatial context for the identification of special landscapes and for the more detailed assessments undertaken by Territorial Authorities. These broad landscape types are described in detail in EWDOCS# 1636162 (Part A). The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes data is considered to be proposed and is subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement. Other Information: Period and Frequency of Record: The data was captured between 8 January 2009 and 3 July 2009, however, many datasets were used in the delineation of boundaries (see Datasets Used below) and these have a variety of dates. While the data is not to be considered a “one-off” data set it is not likely be updated on a regular basis. However, significant changes to the data may be made at certain stages in the future depending on regional policy statement consultation and expert feedback. These changes include: 15th December 2009 • Removing 200m buffer between HVANFL2_1 (Southern portion of the Herangi Range) and ONFL3_1 (Northern Herangi Range). Change approved by Mary Buckland. 21st December 2009 • Changing ONFL10_1 (Lake Karapiro) to become HVANFL11_5 (Lake Karapiro) based on recommendations from Mary Buckland. • Extending HVANFL3_1 (Rangitoto Range) based on recommendations from Mary Buckland. 6th January 2010 • Add a number of Islands that were missing from HVANFL14_14 (The Islands off the Coromandel Peninsula). Data Acquisition Method(s): All data are polygon features that were mapped in field studies and checked against data supplied by EW for accuracy. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. Landscape assessment data received from District Councils was included where its accuracy and the criteria for identifying the landscapes was consistent with the project specifications. Preliminary maps were produced from data sets supplied from EW. These maps were printed and taken on representative field studies for ground-truthing over 10 days in 3 separate stages. Further checks were done in a flight over the region. These areas identified were mapped to live GIS data including rivers, roads, contours and landcover information. Where defining landscape types or values was more complicated, multiple comparisons were made against existing data. Data was acquired in a number of ways including using digital spatial and aspatial datasets, existing landscape studies, several field trips, a flight around the region and referencing other relevant literature. These sources are summarised below under Datasets Used. The values applied to the ONFL and HVANFL are based on a number of specific criteria. These criteria reflected the Pigeon Bay /modified WESI criteria, now accepted as the basis for identifying outstanding landscapes. These criteria were turned into an assessment worksheet - the Waikato Region Landscape Values Assessment Worksheet (See EWDOCS# 1636162). These criteria included aesthetic values (memorability, vividness, expressiveness, cohesion, eminence); physical attributes/natural science factors (geological components, topographical features, ecological features, erosion); associations (historic, value to tangata whenua, recreational values, values that are shared and recognised); and natural character values (degree of naturalness). Each criterion was rated, and the total formed the basis for deciding whether the landscape or feature was outstanding (ONFL) or high value amenity (HVANFL). The summary of the findings is included in the final report (EWDOCS# 1636162 (Part B)). Also identified, but not rated, were regionally Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNFL) – for example significant wetlands, chenier plains, karst areas or geothermal features. These were features that were significant to the Waikato Region, but were not outstanding or high value amenity. Also identified were Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA) – large areas of indigenous forest which were not identified as outstanding or amenity landscapes but which are visually significant and contribute to the natural character values of an area. Keywords: Download,Landscape,Values,Waikato Data Portal Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment Resource Reference Date: 02/03/2018 Metadata Constraints Access Constraints: copyright Use Constraints: copyright Maintenance Information Maintenance frequency: static Last Load Date: 05/03/2018 Spatial Representation Information Recommended Scale: 1:50,000 Reference System: EPSG2193 Spatial Representation Type: vector Vector Grid Geographic Bounding Box GeometricObjectType : surface geometricObjectCount : 43 topologyLevel : geometryOnly Number of Dimensions : Cell Geometry : Transformation Param Available : N westBoundLongitude : 1889801.6485 eastBoundLongitude : 1740366.2375 southBoundLatitude : 5669918.5241 northBoundLatitude : 5966790.5021 Responsible Parties Role: author Position: GIS Analyst Organisation: GHD Ltd Delivery Point: GHD Centre, Level 3, 27 Napier Street, Freemans Bay City: Auckland Postal Code: 1036 Country: New Zealand Phone: 09 370 8000 Fax: Email: Role: owner Position: Organisation: Waikato Regional Council Delivery Point: 160 Ward Street City: Hamilton Central Postal Code: 3204 Country: New Zealand Phone: Fax: Email: Data Constraints Data Access Constraints : copyright Data Use Constraints: copyright Data Distribution: Unrestricted Licence Type : Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licence Expiry: Licence Conditions: Under this license you are free to copy, distribute, and adapt the work. You must however attribute the work to Waikato Regional Council and abide by the license terms and conditions. Copyright : This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. All analysis or derivatives of the data and all printed or electronic maps, reports or other outputs, which contain any of the WRLS/03 data that being, Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes (ONFL), High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL), Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF), Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA), or Broad Landscape Types (BLT) (regardless of how many features), must contain the following message; © Waikato Regional Council 2009. Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes - GIS Layer. Data derived from WRLS/03 study carried out by O’Connor Planning Ltd, Mary Buckland, and Chow:Hill and mapped by GHD Ltd. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data Disclaimers : The standard Waikato Regional Council disclaimer also applies to this data: "While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you." Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes Disclaimer: The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes – GIS Layer is a proposed version, subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement. Data Use Limits : Positional Accuracy: All data are mapped at 1:50,000 based on a variety of data sources so the accuracy of those sources applies. However, which datasets were used to define the edges/boundaries of which parts of the polygons is not clear. The group who undertook the landscape assessment were instructed not to go onto private land and to assess the landscape from public places. Given the difficulty in defining the “edge” of a landscape and/or feature the boundaries of the HVANFL are to be considered indicative only and may vary by up to +/- one kilometre from that actually mapped. The data is designed to be used, viewed, analysed, assessed, interpreted and mapped at scales no greater than 1:50,000 after which district council landscape study information should take precedence. Spatial accuracy will vary from area to area. Areas where ‘survey recapture’ (the re-digitising / re-alignment / referencing of scanned plans from ground survey) has occurred are deemed to have a survey accuracy (+/- 100m). However, this is limited by the quality of the hardcopy plan – areas with poorer quality plans will have lower accuracy (+/- 200m). Where data supplied by EW was available subsequent re-checking gives all data an accuracy of +/- 100m. The accuracy of GHD information and the level of errors in the data are reliant on the level of accuracy and error correctness in the data utilised for preliminary mapping. Only data with a positional accuracy of better than +/-100m was utilised to limit errors. Note the statement about overall positional accuracy above still applies however. Minimum Mapping Unit: Only HVANFL greater than 10 hectares were assessed and mapped as part of this study. Smaller landscapes should be considered using District Council data. Data Quality: Validation processes are in place to check that the data required is present and correct - All data has been crosschecked to ensure load success and data integrity. All supplies are visually checked and feature counts checked with previous updates. Original files are kept on a remote drive to avoid contamination and for cross checking purposes. Backups have been done regularly to minimise risk of data loss. Spatial accuracy and topology checking has been done to check original data against provisional mapped layers and the knowledge of the landscape architect and planner involved in the project. After internal checks samples have been sent for verification by EW, when stages have been completed these have been checked, EW has done a review of the whole project including geometry and connectivity validation to one metre tolerance and attribute and metadata verification and any unnecessary errors or anomalies have been fixed. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. This means errors can occasionally be inherited into the new datasets. These errors have not been remedied when it is deemed inappropriate to amend them. Other errors can occur - occasionally – possibly due to incorrect data capture or data entry error – or due to incomplete attributes or an absence of metadata for source datasets. If unsure of the source of the error contact GHD and they will attempt to verify. Attribute Accuracy: An original recommendation for attributes to be recorded in the geodatabases were supplied by EW (Derek Phyn – refer EWDOCS# 1455956 – GIS Data Specifications for Waikato Regional Landscape Assessment - March 2009: Proposals from Derek Phyn). From this the attributes listed in section one above were derived. These attributes do not exactly match the specifications asked for by EW. Accuracy of fields – all fields are kept unmodified in content – field lengths, types, and names are altered in places in an attempt to meet EW specifications and user format requirements. All primary keys will be populated. Secondary fields, those based on other fields, have been populated where possible. The accuracy of GHD information and the level of errors in our data are reliant on the level of accuracy and error correctness in the data supplied to us for preliminary mapping. Completeness: The data is to be considered draft until such time as the second version of the Regional Policy Statement is adopted by Waikato Regional Council as council policy and then becomes proposed status. Even though the dataset is to be considered a complete draft as at 06/01/10 it would come as no surprise to find the data will generate much discussion and many changes be recommended after regional policy statement consultation and expert review. However, the decision to implement any recommended changes in the future rests solely with the Policy Group of EW. There was some data GHD requested that could either not be supplied for legal reasons or was not available for other reasons, this data includes: 1. Aerial Photography (LINZ), EWDOCS# 914981 2. Aerial Photography - Hamilton City 2007 (Terralink), EWDOCS# 1367945 3. Aerial Photography - Tongariro 2004 (NZAM), EWDOCS# 917576 4. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 1993 (Air Logistics), EWDOCS# 881410 5. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 2002 - Coromandel Coast (Terralink), EWDOCS# 881411 6. Aerial Photography - TCDC Urban Areas 2007 (TCDC), EWDOCS# 1396269 7. Land Environments New Zealand (LENZ) (Landcare Research), EWDOCS# 1003471 8. Archaeological Sites (NZAA), EWDOCS# 881908 9. Iwi Authority Boundary (EW), EWDOCS# 930728 10. Iwi Hapu Boundary (EW), EWDOCS# 930728 11. Iwi Settlement areas of interest (EW), EWDOCS# 1190458 12. Planned Road Construction (TAs various), EWDOCS# 1232329. By not including some of these datasets in their analysis GHD can not account for their significance in any identification of landscapes. Logical Consistency: All data are polygon features that were mapped in field studies and checked against data supplied by EW for accuracy. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. Landscape assessment data received from District Councils was included where its accuracy and the criteria for identifying the landscapes was consistent with the project specifications. Preliminary maps were produced from data sets supplied from EW. These maps were printed and taken on representative field studies for ground-truthing over 10 days in 3 separate stages. Further checks were done in a flight over the region. These areas identified were mapped to live GIS data including rivers, roads, contours and landcover information. Where defining landscape types or values was more complicated, multiple comparisons were made against existing data. The final data was checked against itself and related data sets for logical geometry and attribute consistency by EW. HAVNFL should not overlap other Landscape Values data sets with the exception of SNLF_4_1 (Limestone Bluffs, Outcrops and Caves), as this SNLF is very broad and generalised in its location and distribution, and SNLF5 (Geothermal Features) as these SNLF are difficult to spatially define and have been mapped as points. Connectivity errors within a tolerance of 1m are only acceptable if they relate to SNLF_4_1. Download Links URL Format Notes  6d61322e361544da8b8c689e5c4884b5 Download @ Waikato Data Portal Supporting Information Links URL Format Notes General Notes: Attribute Information Name Description Notes Restricted Primary Key NAME A name allocated to the landscape or feature. N N FEATURE_ID Unique Identifier The Unique identifier for each landscape or feature assessed. N N TYPE_ID The ID identifying groups of landscapes or features. TYPE_ID is a parent of FEATURE_ID. N N STATUS The type of Landscape Value the polygon is part of. Should the four Landscape Values datasets be merged into one then this attribute will be critical in querying out the different layers. N N NAT_CHAR Natural Character The level of natural character that has been determined by the project landscape architect (High, Medium or Low). N N ID N N GEOMETRY N N

POLICY_PLANNING.sdeadmin.RPS2_INDIGENOUS_FOREST

File Identifier: 66640174-CF83-7F6D-E055-000000000001 Parent Identifier: 154B4245-31BC-4E8F-8166-1143F8B4198D Hierarchy Level: feature Hierarchy Level Name: Feature of Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes - GIS Layer Abstract: Indicative location of landscapes with medium to high natural character and large physically cohesive and visually legible/prominent indigenous forest areas Statement: Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA) is a dataset identifying the indicative location of landscapes with medium to high natural character and large physically cohesive and visually legible/prominent indigenous forest areas within the Waikato Region, as defined by a consortium consisting of O’Connor Planning Consultants Ltd, Mary Buckland Landscape Architect, Chow Hill and GHD Ltd. These areas are the largest and most legible remnants of Indigenous Forest (generally over 400 hectares) in the Waikato Region as identified by the Indigenous Forest class of Landcover Database 2 (LCDB2). SIFA are generally outside the coastal landscapes area except where these forest areas are at the back of sheltered harbours. Due to the fact that legibility and cohesiveness of landscapes with this value is the key criteria, rather than pristine-ness or other criteria like ecological sensitivity, this dataset is more useful in preventing further deterioration across cross-boundaries between districts and between regions rather than managing all fragments of indigenous forest remaining in the region. This data set is one of four that make up the “Landscape Values” group of data sets, the other three being; Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes (ONFL), High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL) and Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF). The Landscape Values data was assessed and mapped as part of the Waikato Region Landscape Assessment 2009 – often referred to as the WRLS/03 study (EWDOCS# 1636162). A more detailed assessment of these values may have been undertaken by District Councils and may potentially be based on different criteria. Known relevant district scale assessments are listed in the Data Acquisition History section below. A related data set of Broad Landscape Types (BLT) identifies the indicative location of nine categories of landscape types that characterise and typify the Waikato Region, as defined by the consortium identified above. This data is value free (based on pure bio-physical characteristics) and provides the spatial context for the identification of special landscapes and for the more detailed assessments undertaken by Territorial Authorities. These broad landscape types are described in detail in EWDOCS# 1636162 (Part A). The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes data is considered to be proposed and is subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement. Other Information: Data Quality: Validation processes were put in place to check that the data supplied is present and correct. All data has been cross checked to ensure load success and data integrity. All supplies are visually checked and feature counts checked with previous updates. Original files are kept on a remote drive to avoid contamination and for cross checking purposes. Backups have been done regularly to minimise risk of data loss. Spatial accuracy and topology checking has been done to check original data against provisional mapped layers and the knowledge of the landscape architect and planner involved in the project. After internal checks samples have been sent for verification by EW, when stages have been completed these have been checked, EW has done a review of the whole project including geometry and connectivity validation to one metre tolerance and attribute and metadata verification and any unnecessary errors or anomalies have been fixed. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. This means errors can occasionally be inherited into the new datasets. These errors have not been remedied when it is deemed inappropriate to amend them. Other errors can occur - occasionally – possibly due to incorrect data capture or data entry error – or due to incomplete attributes or an absence of metadata for source datasets. If unsure of the source of the error contact GHD and they will attempt to verify. Attribute Accuracy: An original recommendation for attributes to be recorded in the geodatabases was supplied by EW (Derek Phyn – refer EWDOCS# 1455956 – GIS Data Specifications for Waikato Regional Landscape Assessment - March 2009: Proposals from Derek Phyn). From this the attributes listed in section one above were derived. These attributes do not exactly match the specifications asked for by EW. Accuracy of fields – all fields are kept unmodified in content – field lengths, types, and names are altered in places in an attempt to meet EW specifications and user format requirements. All primary keys will be populated. Secondary fields, those based on other fields, have been populated where possible. The accuracy of GHD information and the level of errors in the data are reliant on the level of accuracy and error correctness in the source data supplied to GHD for preliminary mapping. Completeness: The data is to be considered draft until such time as the second version of the Regional Policy Statement is adopted by Waikato Regional Council as council policy and then becomes proposed status. Even though the dataset is to be considered a complete draft as at 06/01/10 it would come as no surprise to find the data will generate much discussion and many changes be recommended after regional policy statement consultation and expert review. However, the decision to implement any recommended changes in the future rests solely with the Policy Group of EW. There was some data GHD requested that could either not be supplied for legal reasons or was not available for other reasons, this data includes: 1. Aerial Photography (LINZ), EWDOCS# 914981 2. Aerial Photography - Hamilton City 2007 (Terralink), EWDOCS# 1367945 3. Aerial Photography - Tongariro 2004 (NZAM), EWDOCS# 917576 4. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 1993 (Air Logistics), EWDOCS# 881410 5. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 2002 - Coromandel Coast (Terralink), EWDOCS# 881411 6. Aerial Photography - TCDC Urban Areas 2007 (TCDC), EWDOCS# 1396269 7. Land Environments New Zealand (LENZ) (Landcare Research), EWDOCS# 1003471 8. Archaeological Sites (NZAA), EWDOCS# 881908 9. Iwi Authority Boundary (EW), EWDOCS# 930728 10. Iwi Hapu Boundary (EW), EWDOCS# 930728 11. Iwi Settlement areas of interest (EW), EWDOCS# 1190458 12. Planned Road Construction (TAs various), EWDOCS# 1232329. By not including some of these datasets in their analysis GHD can not account for their significance in any identification of landscapes. Logical Consistency: All data are polygon features that were mapped in field studies and checked against data supplied by EW for accuracy. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. Landscape assessment data received from District Councils was included where its accuracy and the criteria for identifying the landscapes was consistent with the project specifications. Preliminary maps were produced from data sets supplied from EW. These maps were printed and taken on representative field studies for ground-truthing over 10 days in 3 separate stages. Further checks were done in a flight over the region. These areas identified were mapped to live GIS data including rivers, roads, contours and landcover information. Where defining landscape types or values was more complicated, multiple comparisons were made against existing data. The final data was checked against itself and related data sets for logical geometry and attribute consistency by EW. SIFA should not overlap other Landscape Values data sets with the exception of SNLF_4_1 (Limestone Bluffs, Outcrops and Caves), as this SNLF is very broad and generalised in its location and distribution, and SNLF5 (Geothermal Features) as these SNLF are difficult to spatially define and have been mapped as points. Connectivity errors within a tolerance of 1m are only acceptable if they relate to SNLF_4_1. Keywords: Coastal,Download,Environment,Indigenous,Landscape,Location,Marine,Structures,Waikato Data Portal,Water Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment Resource Reference Date: 02/03/2018 Metadata Constraints Access Constraints: copyright Use Constraints: copyright Maintenance Information Maintenance frequency: static Last Load Date: 06/03/2018 Spatial Representation Information Recommended Scale: 1:50,000 Reference System: EPSG2193 Spatial Representation Type: vector Vector Grid Geographic Bounding Box GeometricObjectType : surface geometricObjectCount : 15 topologyLevel : geometryOnly Number of Dimensions : Cell Geometry : Transformation Param Available : N westBoundLongitude : 1890980.41 eastBoundLongitude : 1741808.79 southBoundLatitude : 5674813.6341 northBoundLatitude : 5953838.52 Responsible Parties Role: author Position: GIS Analyst Organisation: GHD Ltd Delivery Point: GHD Centre, Level 3, 27 Napier Street, Freemans Bay City: Auckland Postal Code: 1036 Country: New Zealand Phone: 09 370 8000 Fax: Email: Role: owner Position: Organisation: Waikato Regional Council Delivery Point: 160 Ward Street City: Hamilton Central Postal Code: 3204 Country: New Zealand Phone: Fax: Email: Data Constraints Data Access Constraints : copyright Data Use Constraints: copyright Data Distribution: Unrestricted Licence Type : Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licence Expiry: Licence Conditions: Under this license you are free to copy, distribute, and adapt the work. You must however attribute the work to Waikato Regional Council and abide by the license terms and conditions. Copyright : This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. All analysis or derivatives of the data and all printed or electronic maps, reports or other outputs, which contain any of the WRLS/03 data that being, Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes (ONFL), High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL), Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF), Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA), or Broad Landscape Types (BLT) (regardless of how many features), must contain the following message; © Waikato Regional Council 2009. Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes - GIS Layer. Data derived from WRLS/03 study carried out by O’Connor Planning Ltd, Mary Buckland, and Chow:Hill and mapped by GHD Ltd. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data Disclaimers : The standard Waikato Regional Council disclaimer also applies to this data: "While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you." Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes Disclaimer: The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes – GIS Layer is a proposed version, subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement. Data Use Limits : Positional Accuracy: All data are mapped at 1:50,000 based on a variety of data sources so the accuracy of those sources applies. In the first instance LCDB2 data has been used on which to base the boundaries of the data. Also, a few, but not all, of the SIFA have been reviewed against the WRAPS 2007 Orthophotography and modified where necessary by EW GIS staff. Which datasets were used to define the edges/boundaries of which parts of the polygons is not always obvious at 1:50,000 scale. The group who undertook the landscape assessment were instructed not to go onto private land and to assess the landscape from public places. Given the difficulty in defining the “edge” of a landscape and/or feature the boundaries of the SIFA are to be considered indicative only and may vary by up to +/- one kilometre from that actually mapped. The data is designed to be used, viewed, analysed, assessed, interpreted and mapped at scales no greater than 1:50,000 after which district council landscape study information should take precedence if available. Spatial accuracy will vary from area to area. Areas where ‘survey recapture’ (the re-digitising / re-alignment / referencing of scanned plans from ground survey) has occurred are deemed to have a survey accuracy (+/- 100m). However, this is limited by the quality of the hardcopy plan – areas with poorer quality plans will have lower accuracy (+/- 200m). Where data supplied by EW was available subsequent re-checking gives all data an accuracy of +/- 100m. The accuracy of GHD information and the level of errors in the data are reliant on the level of accuracy and error correctness in the data utilised for preliminary mapping. Only data with a positional accuracy of better than +/-100m was utilised to limit errors. Note the statement about overall positional accuracy above still applies however. Minimum Mapping Unit: Not all SIFA greater than 10 hectares were assessed and mapped as part of this study. Only the largest most continuous areas with high connectivity to border control and political boundary areas and reinforced by underlying landform that made these areas highly legible. An analysis of the initial version of these SIFA revealed the size of these areas generally tends to be over 400 hectares thus this was set as the minimum mapping unit from which to identify and map other Potential SIFA from LCDB2 (SIFA14_1 in the dataset). General Notes: Due to the broader scale and regional context of this regional study there may be areas of difference between this study and other, more detailed, district scale landscape studies already completed. Different criteria for assessing the value and importance of outstanding landscapes and amenity landscapes will also explain some of the differences. Criteria for assessing landscapes in the context of the Waikato region means fewer of these landscapes may have identified than for district wide landscape studies and most very small landscapes are likely to be overlooked. The landscape, visual and planning criteria as well as methodology developed for the study are explained in the reports that are also part of the WRLS/03 project. District wide landscape studies will have identified these landscape types in finer detail and they should be referred to where available. Coastal Landscapes that have been identified are more finely developed due to coastal policy information that makes refining these areas more straightforward. Download Links URL Format Notes  16eacfae064946b2ab438edf047659f0 Download @ Waikato Data Portal Supporting Information Links URL Format Notes General Notes: Attribute Information Name Description Notes Restricted Primary Key NAME A name allocated to the landscape or feature N N FEATURE_ID The Unique identifier for each landscape or feature assessed. FEATURE_ID is a child of TYPE_ID N N TYPE_ID The ID identifying groups of landscapes or features. TYPE_ID is a parent of FEATURE_ID N N STATUS The type of Landscape Value the polygon is part of. Should the four Landscape Values datasets be merged into one then this attribute will be critical in querying out the different layers. N N NAT_CHAR Natural Character The level of natural character that has been determined by the project landscape architect (High, Medium or Low). Not applied in this layer but assumed as being either medium or high. N N ID Unique primary key N N GEOMETRY N N

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File Identifier: 05343B15-D0E8-4127-8D80-707E60A5BE54 Parent Identifier: CD53D7B3-7C03-48DF-90B4-82523E5B2C72 Hierarchy Level: feature Hierarchy Level Name: feature of Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes - GIS Layer Abstract: Indicative location of feature and landscapes with regionally significant and unique outstanding charateristics. Statement: Unique characteristics are defined by a consortium consisting of O’Connor Planning Consultants Ltd, Mary Buckland Landscape Architect, Chow Hill and GHD Ltd. This ONFL data set is one of four that make up the “Landscape Values” group of data sets, the other three being; High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL), Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF) and Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA). A related data set of Broad Landscape Types (BLT) identifies the indicative location of nine categories of landscape types that characterise and typify the Waikato Region, as defined by the consortium identified above. This data is value free (based on pure bio-physical characteristics) and provides the spatial context for the identification of special landscapes and for the more detailed assessments undertaken by Territorial Authorities. These broad landscape types are described in detail in WRC Document #1636162 (Part A). Of the Landscape Values data sets only the ONFL data has been made corporate. All data are polygon features that were mapped in field studies and checked against data supplied by WRC for accuracy. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. Landscape assessment data received from District Councils was included where its accuracy and the criteria for identifying the landscapes was consistent with the project specifications. Preliminary maps were produced from data sets supplied from WRC. These maps were printed and taken on representative field studies for ground-truthing over 10 days in 3 separate stages. Further checks were done in a flight over the region. These areas identified were mapped to live GIS data including rivers, roads, contours and landcover information. Where defining landscape types or values was more complicated, multiple comparisons were made against existing data. Data was acquired in a number of ways including using digital spatial and aspatial datasets, existing landscape studies, several field trips, a flight around the region and referencing other relevant literature. These sources are summarised below under Datasets Used. The values applied to the ONFL and HVANFL are based on a number of specific criteria. These criteria reflected the Pigeon Bay /modified WESI criteria, now accepted as the basis for identifying outstanding landscapes. These criteria were turned into an assessment worksheet - the Waikato Region Landscape Values Assessment Worksheet (See WRCDOCS# 1636162). These criteria included aesthetic values (memorability, vividness, expressiveness, cohesion, eminence); physical attributes/natural science factors (geological components, topographical features, ecological features, erosion); associations (historic, value to tangata whenua, recreational values, values that are shared and recognised); and natural character values (degree of naturalness). Each criterion was rated, and the total formed the basis for deciding whether the landscape or feature was outstanding (ONFL) or high value amenity (HVANFL). The summary of the findings is included in the final report (WRCDOCS# 1636162 (Part B)). Also identified, but not rated, were regionally Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNFL) – for example significant wetlands, chenier plains, karst areas or geothermal features. These were features that were significant to the Waikato Region, but were not outstanding or high value amenity. Also identified were Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA) – large areas of indigenous forest which were not identified as outstanding or amenity landscapes but which are visually significant and contribute to the natural character values of an area. Other Information: * Geographic Extent: The entire Waikato Region based on the administrative boundaries. Some landscapes or features may overlap the boundaries. * Projection and Co-ordinates: NZTM, (NZGD 2000, New Zealand Transverse Mercator) The following coordinates are the north, east, south and west most points of the study area defined by the district and regional administrative boundaries identified above: Top: 5983492.823000m (north) Right 1906114.085000m (east) Bottom 5646087.150000m (south) Left 1715386.157000m (west) * Positional Accuracy: All data are mapped at 1:50,000 based on a variety of data sources so the accuracy of those sources applies (see Data Sets Used in section 4 below). However, which datasets were used to define the edges/boundaries of which parts of the polygons is not clear. The group who undertook the landscape assessment were instructed not to go onto private land and to assess the landscape from public places. Given the difficulty in defining the “edge” of a landscape and/or feature the boundaries of the ONFL are to be considered indicative only and may vary by up to +/- one kilometre from that actually mapped. The data is designed to be used, viewed, analysed, assessed, interpreted and mapped at scales no greater than 1:50,000 after which district council landscape study information should take precedence. Spatial accuracy will vary from area to area. Areas where ‘survey recapture’ (the re-digitising / re-alignment / referencing of scanned plans from ground survey) has occurred are deemed to have a survey accuracy (+/- 100m). However, this is limited by the quality of the hardcopy plan – areas with poorer quality plans will have lower accuracy (+/- 200m). Where data supplied by WRC was available subsequent re-checking gives all data an accuracy of +/- 100m. The accuracy of GHD information and the level of errors in the data are reliant on the level of accuracy and error correctness in the data utilised for preliminary mapping. Only data with a positional accuracy of better than +/-100m was utilised to limit errors. Note the statement about overall positional accuracy above still applies however. * Minimum Mapping Unit: Only ONFL greater than 10 hectares were assessed and mapped as part of this study. Smaller landscapes should be considered using District Council data. * Period and Frequency of Record: The data was captured between 8 January 2009 and 3 July 2009, however, many datasets were used in the delineation of boundaries (see Datasets Used below) and these have a variety of dates. While the data is not to be considered a “one-off” data set it is not likely be updated on a regular basis. However, significant changes to the data may be made at certain stages in the future depending on regional policy statement consultation and expert feedback. These changes include: 22nd December 2009 • Edits to the boundaries of ONFL3_1 (Northern Herangi Range) and ONFL6_1 (Maungatautari) based on recommendations from Mary Buckland. • Changing ONFL10_1 (Lake Karapiro) to become HVANFL11_5 (Lake Karapiro) based on recommendations from Mary Buckland. • Merging ONFL11_1 (Cathedral Cove; Cook Bluff), ONFL11_2 (Coast South Of Hahei) and ONFL11_3 (Shakespeare Cliff) to become ONFL10_1 (Cathedral Cove, Cook Bluff, Shakespeare Cliff and the coastline south of Hahei) based on recommendations from Mary Buckland. • Removing the coast between Papaaroha and Amodeo Bay and south of Whiritoa from ONFL5_1 (Coromandel Range and Moehau Range) based on recommendations from Mary Buckland. 14th January 2010 • Splitting Moehau Coast from ONFL5_1 (Coromandel Range and Moehau Range) to become ONFL10_2 (Northern Tip of Coromandel Peninsula) based on recommendations from Mary Buckland. • Splitting Tuateawa Coast from ONFL5_1 (Coromandel Range and Moehau Range) to become ONFL10_3 (Tuateawa Coast) based on recommendations from Mary Buckland. October 2012 • Adding ONFL1_1A - Lake Rotoaira, Mt Pihanga and Kakaramea-Tihia Massif based on Taupo District Council linework. • Alterations to ONFL5 - Coromandel Range and Moehau Range to exclude an area extending from Goldfields Rd North to just south of Mackaytown based on a submission from Hauraki District Council. • Splitting ONFL8 - Kaimai Range (north of Ngatamahinerua) at the southern end to exclude the area between Motuapere and Ngatamahinerua of the Kaimai range based on recommendations from Brown NZ Limited • Broadening ONFL9_1 – Lake Taupo to include surrounding areas based on Taupo District Council linework • Adding ONFL11 - Waiotapu Geothermal Area and Lake Ngakoro based on recommendations from Brown NZ Limited • Adding ONFL12 – Horohoro Escarpment based on recommendations from Brown NZ Limited • Adding ONFL13 - After an ecological assessment by Gerry Kessels (ecologist) Opoutere Beach was added to the ONFL layer in August 2015. This was decided as a result of RPS and Environment Court hearings for Opoutere beach and harbour. As a result the ONFL data was amended to include the Opoutere Beach and harbour as an additional ONFL area to be included in the RPS document. Refer to the following documents for assessment DM# 3501906 Statement of Evidence – Gerry Kessels Environment Court hearing DM# 3425275 Exhibit Map – Opoutere Beach and Harbour. * Data Acquisition Method(s): This ONFL data set is one of four that make up the “Landscape Values” group of data sets, the other three being; High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL), Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF) and Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA). A related data set of Broad Landscape Types (BLT) identifies the indicative location of nine categories of landscape types that characterise and typify the Waikato Region, as defined by the consortium identified above. This data is value free (based on pure bio-physical characteristics) and provides the spatial context for the identification of special landscapes and for the more detailed assessments undertaken by Territorial Authorities. These broad landscape types are described in detail in WRC Document #1636162 (Part A). Of the Landscape Values data sets only the ONFL data has been made corporate. All data are polygon features that were mapped in field studies and checked against data supplied by WRC for accuracy. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. Landscape assessment data received from District Councils was included where its accuracy and the criteria for identifying the landscapes was consistent with the project specifications. Preliminary maps were produced from data sets supplied from WRC. These maps were printed and taken on representative field studies for ground-truthing over 10 days in 3 separate stages. Further checks were done in a flight over the region. These areas identified were mapped to live GIS data including rivers, roads, contours and landcover information. Where defining landscape types or values was more complicated, multiple comparisons were made against existing data. Data was acquired in a number of ways including using digital spatial and aspatial datasets, existing landscape studies, several field trips, a flight around the region and referencing other relevant literature. These sources are summarised below under Datasets Used. The values applied to the ONFL and HVANFL are based on a number of specific criteria. These criteria reflected the Pigeon Bay /modified WESI criteria, now accepted as the basis for identifying outstanding landscapes. These criteria were turned into an assessment worksheet - the Waikato Region Landscape Values Assessment Worksheet (See WRCDOCS# 1636162). These criteria included aesthetic values (memorability, vividness, expressiveness, cohesion, eminence); physical attributes/natural science factors (geological components, topographical features, ecological features, erosion); associations (historic, value to tangata whenua, recreational values, values that are shared and recognised); and natural character values (degree of naturalness). Each criterion was rated, and the total formed the basis for deciding whether the landscape or feature was outstanding (ONFL) or high value amenity (HVANFL). The summary of the findings is included in the final report (WRCDOCS# 1636162 (Part B)). Also identified, but not rated, were regionally Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNFL) – for example significant wetlands, chenier plains, karst areas or geothermal features. These were features that were significant to the Waikato Region, but were not outstanding or high value amenity. Also identified were Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA) – large areas of indigenous forest which were not identified as outstanding or amenity landscapes but which are visually significant and contribute to the natural character values of an area. * Datasets Used: Aerial and Topographical 1. Topographic Map Imagery : NZMS 262 (1:250,000 scale), WRCDOCS# 881395 2. Topographic Map Imagery : NZMS 242 (1:500,000 scale) WRCDOCS# 881373, 3. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 2006, WRCDOCS# 1120590 4. Topographic Map Imagery : NZMS 260 (1:50,000 scale), WRCDOCS# 881377 5. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 2002, WRCDOCS# 881411 6. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 2007, WRCDOCS# 1410510 7. All other NZ TOPO 2004 data (excl. Coastline and Contours), WRCDOCS# 998119 Delineation and naming 1. Coastline, WRCDOCS# 998119 2. CRS Parcels, WRCDOCS# 871640 3. Political and local authority boundaries, WRCDOCS# 883529 4. Geographic Place Names - GIS Layer, WRCDOCS# 881334 Contours 1. 25m Digital Elevation Model, WRCDOCS# 881308 2. 25m DEM Slope and Hill-shade Derivatives, WRCDOCS# 881308 3. 25m DEM Aspect Derivative, WRCDOCS# 881308 4. NZTopo 2004 contours (10 and 20 m intervals), WRCDOCS# 998119 Geological 1. Qmap (Geology), WRCDOCS# 1017338 2. NZ_landscape (Lars Brabyn – geology) WRCDOCS# 1507091 Water and Catchments 1. Waterbodies - Rivers and Streams, WRCDOCS# 885309 2. Waterbodies - Lakes and Dams, WRCDOCS# 885309 3. Nautical Charts (Bathymetric Contours), WRCDOCS# 1051255 4. RCP Coastal Marine Area River Boundary, WRCDOCS# 915056 5. RCP Areas of Significant Conservation Value (ASCV), WRCDOCS# 1224138 6. RCP Marine Reserve, WRCDOCS# 915056 7. RCP River Mouth, WRCDOCS# 915056 8. RCP Feature, WRCDOCS# 915056 9. RCP Feature Area, WRCDOCS# 915056 10. Harbour Features, WRCDOCS# 1222675 11. Harbours, WRCDOCS# 628521 12. Lake Bathymetry, WRCDOCS# 1072299 13. Catchments NZMS 260 - GIS Layer, WRCDOCS# 1014532 14. Catchments NZMS 260 Partial - GIS Layer, WRCDOCS# 1014532 15. NIWA Estuary Catchments, WRCDOCS# 803250 16. Taupo Variation Catchment, WRCDOCS# 1016036 17. Upstream Karapiro Catchment Boundary, WRCDOCS# 1279124 Landcover and Conservation 1. DoC Conservation Boundaries, WRCDOCS# 881142 2. DoC - Wetlands of Ecological and Representative importance, WRCDOCS# 1021377 3. Estuarine Vegetation, WRCDOCS# 628521 4. LCDB1, WRCDOCS# 881315 5. LCDB2, WRCDOCS# 933628 6. Enhanced LCDB, WRCDOCS# 813824 7. Regional Indigenous Vegetation Inventory (RIVI), WRCDOCS# 881138 8. Biodiversity Vegetation, WRCDOCS# 1172690 9. QEII Covenants, WRCDOCS# 881117 10. Significant Natural Areas, WRCDOCS# 1325570 11. Biodiversity Community Restoration Projects, WRCDOCS# 992959 12. DoC Track, WRCDOCS# 1087252 13. Ecological Districts, WRCDOCS# 881153 Land Use and Infrastructure 1. DVR Land Use, Zoning and VNZ Category Code, WRCDOCS# 888036 2. CRS Roads, WRCDOCS# 871640 3. CRS State Highways, WRCDOCS# 871640 4. Ontrack Railway - North Island, WRCDOCS# 1320419 5. Transpower Lines, WRCDOCS# 1029447 6. Transpower Structures, WRCDOCS# 1029447 7. Transpower Substations, WRCDOCS# 1029447 8. Urban Footprint, WRCDOCS# 882842 Geothermal 1. Geothermal Vegetation Inventory, WRCDOCS# 881125 2. WRP - Geothermal Feature, WRCDOCS# 1109117 3. WRP - Geothermal System, WRCDOCS# 1212876 4. WRP - Geothermal Water Feature, WRCDOCS# 1212901 Other: 1. Land Resource Inventory, WRCDOCS# 881266 2. Bioclimatic Zones, WRCDOCS# 1086812 * Landscape Studies: Reference has been made to the following landscape studies and data from these studies has been used where available in GIS form: 1. The Outstanding and Amenity Landscapes of the Taupo District: 2008 (Isthmus Group Ltd) 2. Rotokauri Western Hills Landscape Study: 2007 (Boffa Miskell Ltd) 3. Natural Heritage of the Waitomo District: 2006 (Wildlands Consultants Ltd) 4. Natural Heritage of the Otorohanga District: 2004 (Wildlands Consultants Ltd) 5. Natural Heritage of Waipa District: 2007 (Wildlands Consultants Ltd) 6. West Coast Natural Character and Landscape Assessment (Kawhia & Aotea catchments): 2007 (Golder Associates) 7. Thames Coromandel District: 2006-2008 (LA4 Landscape Architects) 8. Matamata-Piako District: 1992 (LA4 Landscape Architects) 9. Hauraki District: 2006 (LA4 Landscape Architects) 10. Waipa District: 1991 (LA4 Landscape Architects) 11. Franklin District: 1998 (Boffa Miskell Ltd) 12. Franklin District Rural Plan Change Study: 2002 (Stephen Brown Landscape Architecture) 13. Franklin District Coastal headlands and Promonitories: 2005 (Boffa Miskell Ltd) 14. Waikato District: 1992 (Boffa Miskell Ltd) 15. Waikato District Review: 2003 (Boffa Miskell Ltd) 16. South Waikato District: 2000 (Isthmus Group Ltd) 17. Rotorua Southern Lakes / Rural Areas: 2008 (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Fieldwork: Fieldwork was carried out by Mary Buckland, primarily, between February 2009 and May 2009 on these dates and with the following people 1. February 2nd to 5th 2009 with Burnette O’Connor, Diana Bell and Bridgit Diprose. Areas surveyed – the whole region. 2. March 30th – April 1 2009. Mary Buckland and Lance Millward – area surveyed included Port Waikato, Waitomo, Pirongia, Maungatautari and Waikato River. 3. April 6 and 7 2009. Mary Buckland and Bridgit Diprose. Wetlands, Hauraki Plains, Kaimai and Coromandel Ranges. 4. April 21 – 24 Mary Buckland. Western coast and western hill country, Central Volcanic plateau, Mamaku and Kaimai Ranges, the Waikato River. 5. May 9th – 10th 2009 Mary Buckland Aratiatia Rapids, Huka Falls, Craters of the Moon, and Whangamarino Wetlands. 6. May 29th 2009. Aerial reconnaissance with the team and WRC representative. 7. July 11th 2009 Mary Buckland checking geothermal areas and the Horohoro cliffs * Flights: A flight was made over the region on 29 May 2009 by Ursula Lehr, Burnette O’Connor, Diana Bell, Bridget Diprose, and Mary Buckland. The areas surveyed included the western coastline, the southern portion of the region, Matamata, and part of the eastern coastline. * Other Documents referred to: 1. Waikato Regional Landscape Assessment - Spatial Data for Third Party Contractors, WRCDOCS # 1423674 2. GIS Data Specifications for Waikato Regional Landscape Assessment - March 2009: Proposals from Derek Phyn, WRCDOCS # 1455956 3. Waikato Regional Landscape Study – contract documents, WRCDOCS# 1391593 4. Waikato Regional Landscape Study Tender bid documents, WRCDOCS# 1594655 5. Molloy, L.F. (1988) Soils in the New Zealand landscape : the living mantle. 6. Soons, J.M. and Selby, M.J. (Eds.) (1982) Landforms of New Zealand. 7. Kenny, J.A. (1993) Inventory of important geological sites and landforms in the Waikato Region. 8. Landscape Assessment of Geothermal Areas, WRCDOCS# 1503503 * Data Quality: Validation processes were put in place to check that the data supplied is present and correct. All data has been cross checked to ensure load success and data integrity. All supplies are visually checked and feature counts checked with previous updates. Original files are kept on a remote drive to avoid contamination and for cross checking purposes. Backups have been done regularly to minimise risk of data loss. Spatial accuracy and topology checking has been done to check original data against provisional mapped layers and the knowledge of the landscape architect and planner involved in the project. After internal checks samples have been sent for verification by WRC, when stages have been completed these have been checked, WRC has done a review of the whole data set, including geometry and connectivity validation to one metre tolerance, and attribute and metadata verification and any unnecessary errors or anomalies have been fixed. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. This means errors can occasionally be inherited into the new datasets. These errors have not been remedied when it is deemed inappropriate to amend them. Other errors can occur - occasionally – possibly due to incorrect data capture or data entry error – or due to incomplete attributes or an absence of metadata for source datasets. If unsure of the source of the error contact GHD and they will attempt to verify. * Attribute Accuracy: An original recommendation for attributes to be recorded in the geodatabases was supplied by WRC (Derek Phyn – refer WRCDOCS# 1455956 – GIS Data Specifications for Waikato Regional Landscape Assessment - March 2009: Proposals from Derek Phyn). From this the attributes listed in section one above were derived. These attributes do not exactly match the specifications asked for by WRC. Accuracy of fields – all fields are kept unmodified in content – field lengths, types, and names are altered in places in an attempt to meet WRC specifications and user format requirements. All primary keys will be populated. Secondary fields, those based on other fields, have been populated where possible. The accuracy of GHD information and the level of errors in the data are reliant on the level of accuracy and error correctness in the source data supplied to GHD for preliminary mapping. Completeness: The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes data is considered to be proposed and is subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement. There was some data GHD requested that could either not be supplied for legal reasons or was not available for other reasons, this data includes: 1. Aerial Photography (LINZ), WRCDOCS# 914981 2. Aerial Photography - Hamilton City 2007 (Terralink), WRCDOCS# 1367945 3. Aerial Photography - Tongariro 2004 (NZAM), WRCDOCS# 917576 4. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 1993 (Air Logistics), WRCDOCS# 881410 5. Aerial Photography - WRAPS 2002 - Coromandel Coast (Terralink), WRCDOCS# 881411 6. Aerial Photography - TCDC Urban Areas 2007 (TCDC), WRCDOCS# 1396269 7. Land Environments New Zealand (LENZ) (Landcare Research), WRCDOCS# 1003471 8. Archaeological Sites (NZAA), WRCDOCS# 881908 9. Iwi Authority Boundary (WRC), WRCDOCS# 930728 10. Iwi Hapu Boundary (WRC), WRCDOCS# 930728 11. Iwi Settlement areas of interest (WRC), WRCDOCS# 1190458 12. Planned Road Construction (TAs various), WRCDOCS# 1232329. By not including some of these datasets in their analysis GHD can not account for their significance in any identification of landscapes. * Logical Consistency: All data are polygon features that were mapped in field studies and checked against data supplied by WRC for accuracy. Processing techniques involve referencing existing GIS layers in preference to digitising new polygons on screen. Landscape assessment data received from District Councils was included where its accuracy and the criteria for identifying the landscapes was consistent with the project specifications. Preliminary maps were produced from data sets supplied from WRC. These maps were printed and taken on representative field studies for ground-truthing over 10 days in 3 separate stages. Further checks were done in a flight over the region. These areas identified were mapped to live GIS data including rivers, roads, contours and landcover information. Where defining landscape types or values was more complicated, multiple comparisons were made against existing data. The final data was checked against itself and related data sets for logical geometry and attribute consistency by WRC. ONFL should not overlap other Landscape Values data sets with the exception of SNLF_4_1 (Limestone Bluffs, Outcrops and Caves), as this SNLF is very broad and generalised in its location and distribution, and SNLF5 (Geothermal Features) as these SNLF are difficult to spatially define and have been mapped as points. Connectivity errors within a tolerance of 1m are only acceptable if they relate to SNLF_4_1. * Data Form: The data is available in the following forms: 1. As descriptions in the Waikato Regional Council - Regional Landscape Assessment (WRLS/03) Report (WRCDOCS# 1636162). 2. PDF maps at a scale of no greater than 1:50,000 as required. 3. GIS Shapefiles 4. GeoMedia Feature Classes in either Oracle or MS Access geodatabases 5. MapInfo GIS MIF files 6. Elements of the data are available in the worksheets from the fieldtrips * Digital Format: Original Software: ArcGIS 9.2 Original File Format: Shapefile Original Projection: NZTM WRC Corporate Software: GeoMedia GIS WRC Corporate File Format: Oracle Spatial 9i WRC Corporate Projection: NZTM As at 07/01/10 the master version of the data is stored in the MS Access 2000 database S:\GISWork\GIS_Jobs\requests_17500_17999\17583_Regional_Landscape_Assessment_BlairD\17583_Master_Data.mdb as the feature class called ONFL_Proposed. * Applications: The Landscape study data is used throughout Waikato Regional Council (WRC) in numerous work activities. Listed are a few potential uses: • Regional Policy Statement review • Waikato Regional Plan review and development • Waikato Regional Coastal Plan review and development • Local Area Blueprints (Thames-Coromandel District) • Policy Promotion – various district plan reviews and consent applications The user is to ensure they refer to the associated reports, any hardcopy maps, worksheets and reference to the GIS data as a package of information. All parts of the study are dependant on each other for accuracy and completeness. Waikato Regional Council is to ensure the use of the data does not conflict with the original intentions of the WRLS/03 project. If users are unsure of potential conflicts of use or misuse of the data they should refer to the protect leader (Blair Dickie), a Data Management Officer (Spatial Information) or the consortium lead (Burnette O’Connor at O’Connor Planning Ltd). * Data Status: GHD supplied the datasets at completion of the WRLS/03 project (23/11/09) to Waikato Regional Council (WRC) after which WRC became the custodians of the data. Waikato Regional Council is to take responsibility for updating and managing the datasets at a frequency and means they determine. GHD, as a variation, are open to updating or validating the datasets where a written request is provided, from only WRC, to GHD and a fee approved before work proceeds. The October 2012 update was a result of a study undertaken by Stephen Brown of Brown NZ Ltd. Maps were provided in pdf format, digitized using Geomedia GIS software by WRC data management staff. Maps were provided to policy staff for the draft RPS to show new ONFLs and changes to existing ONFLs. Linework changes were made at WRC policy staff requests and also during the submission process. The ONFL data was made corporate when the RPS was adopted at the end of October 2012. No metadata has been received from Stephen Brown to date. The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes data is considered to be proposed and is subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement. * Related Information: Please see references in Waikato Region Landscape Assessment 2009 Report (WRCDOCS# 1636162) Also see listed landscape studies in section 4 above. Related data sets and proposed metadata: These data sets created as part of the WRLS/03 although they have never been made corporate as they did not end up as part of the Proposed Regional Policy Statement (PRPS). EWDOCS# 1592781 – High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes Metadata - Proposed EWDOCS# 1592875 – Significant Natural Features and Landscapes Metadata - Proposed EWDOCS# 1592872 – Significant Indigenous Forest Areas Metadata – Proposed EWDOCS# 1510096 – Broad Landscape Types Metadata – Proposed * General Notes: Due to the broader scale and regional context of this regional study there may be areas of difference between this study and other, more detailed, district scale landscape studies already completed. Different criteria for assessing the value and importance of outstanding landscapes will also explain some of the differences. In this study, generally larger more homogenous, cohesive and unique outstanding landscapes have been identified that conform to the requirements of the RMA. Criteria for assessing landscapes in the context of the Waikato region means fewer of these landscapes may have identified than for district scale landscape studies and most very small landscapes are likely to be overlooked. The landscape, visual and planning criteria as well as methodology developed for the study are explained in the reports that are also part of the WRLS/03 project. District scale landscape studies will have identified these landscape types in finer detail and they should be referred to where available. Coastal Landscapes that have been identified are more finely developed due to coastal policy information that makes refining these areas more straightforward. * Metadata Authorship and Review: The following people were involved in writing this metadata: Author: Lance Millward (Project Landscape Architect - GHD Ltd) Internal Review: Chayn Sun (GIS Analyst – GHD Ltd) Chris Salmon (Manager Environmental Services – GHD Ltd) External Review: Derek Phyn (Spatial Analyst – WRC) Mary Buckland (Project Landscape Architect) Burnette O’Connor (Project team leader - O’Connor Planning Ltd) Updated by: Raewyn Paradine (Data Management Officer – WRC) Heather Braybrook (Data Management Officer – WRC) * Document Links: The following related documents should be referred to as part of the Waikato Regional Landscape Study: EWDOCS# 1636162 – WRLS/03 Report (electronic) – Parts A, B and C Keywords: Download,Landscape,ONFL,Outstanding,RPS,Values,Waikato Data Portal Topic Category: environment:environmental resources, protection and conservation Resource Reference Date: 31/10/2012 Metadata Constraints Access Constraints: copyright Use Constraints: copyright Maintenance Information Maintenance frequency: asNeeded Last Load Date: 31/10/2012 Spatial Representation Information Recommended Scale: 1:50,000 Reference System: EPSG2193 Spatial Representation Type: vector Vector Grid Geographic Bounding Box GeometricObjectType : surface geometricObjectCount : 15 topologyLevel : geometryOnly Number of Dimensions : 2 Cell Geometry : Transformation Param Available : N westBoundLongitude : 1894871.3896 eastBoundLongitude : 1745122.4706 southBoundLatitude : 5646087.1501 northBoundLatitude : 5961496.1759 Responsible Parties Role: owner Position: GIS and Data Management Team Leader Organisation: Waikato Regional Council Delivery Point: 160 Ward Street City: Hamilton Central Postal Code: 3204 Country: New Zealand Phone: Fax: Email: Role: author Position: Organisation: GHD Ltd Delivery Point: GHD Centre, Level 3, 27 Napier Street, Freemans Bay City: Auckland Postal Code: 1036 Country: New Zealand Phone: 09 370 8000 Fax: Email: Data Constraints Data Access Constraints : copyright Data Use Constraints: copyright Data Distribution: Unrestricted Licence Type : Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licence Expiry: Not applicable Licence Conditions: Under this license you are free to copy, distribute, and adapt the work. You must however attribute the work to Waikato Regional Council and abide by the license terms and conditions. Copyright : This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. All analysis or derivatives of the data and all printed or electronic maps, reports or other outputs, which contain any of the WRLS/03 data that being, Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes (ONFL), High Value Amenity Natural Features and Landscapes (HVANFL), Significant Natural Landscape Features (SNLF), Significant Indigenous Forest Areas (SIFA), or Broad Landscape Types (BLT) (regardless of how many features), must contain the following message; © Waikato Regional Council 2009. Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes - GIS Layer. Data derived from WRLS/03 study carried out by O’Connor Planning Ltd, Mary Buckland, and Chow:Hill and mapped by GHD Ltd. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data Disclaimers : Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes Disclaimer: "The Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes – GIS Layer is a proposed version, subject to amendment via appeal resolutions to the Proposed Regional Policy Statement." The standard Waikato Regional Council disclaimer also applies to this data: "While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you." Data Use Limits : Boundaries of the ONFL are to be considered indicative only and may vary by up to +/- one kilometre from that actually mapped. Download Links URL Format Notes  625c844924154a159b2b365e8e800c3e Download @ Waikato Data Portal Supporting Information Links URL Format Notes General Notes: The following related documents should be referred to as part of the Waikato Regional Landscape Study: EWDOCS# 1636162 – WRLS/03 Report (electronic) – Parts A, B and C Related links (currently not working) Regional Policy Statement http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/Council/Policy-and-plans/Regional-Policy-Statement/ Waikato Regional Landscape Assessment Report http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/PageFiles/14822/TR201012.PDF Attribute Information Name Description Notes Restricted Primary Key NAME A name allocated to the landscape or feature. N N FEATURE_ID The Unique identifier for each landscape or feature assessed. FEATURE_ID is a child of TYPE_ID. N N TYPE_ID The ID identifying groups of landscapes or features. TYPE_ID is a parent of FEATURE_ID. N N STATUS The type of Landscape Value the polygon is part of. Should the four Landscape Values datasets be merged into one then this attribute will be critical in querying out the different layers. N N NAT_CHAR The level of natural character that has been determined by the project landscape architect (High, Medium or Low). N N GEOMETRY N N ID The unique primary key ID for the polygon. N Y