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Tukituki Water Security Project - Feedback on recreational values

Fish & Game is seeking feedback to help understand the recreational fishing values associated with the Tukituki/Makaroro area potentially affected by the proposed land exchange and water storage development. Feedback from licence holders and clubs will help inform our submission, particularly regarding public access, angling values, and wider recreational use.
Current Use of the Area
1.How often do you visit or use the Makaroro/Tukituki upper catchment area affected by the proposed land exchange?
2.Which specific locations or access points do you currently use?
3.What time of year do you mainly use the area?
Recreational Value
4.What do you value most about this area recreationally?
5.How important is public access to your enjoyment of the area?
Angling Specific Questions
6.Have you fished the Makaroro/Waipawa catchment upstream or downstream of the proposed reservoir area?
7.What angling values do you associate with this area?
(Select all that apply)
8.In your view, how could the proposal affect recreational fishing opportunities?
9.Are there particular reaches, tributaries, or access routes important to anglers that should be protected or retained?
Potential Effects
10.What concerns, if any, do you have regarding the proposed land exchange and associated development?
11.If access arrangements change, what minimum access provisions would you expect to see maintained?
12.Do you think alternative access or mitigation measures could adequately replace existing recreational opportunities? Why/Why not?
Future Recreation Opportunities
13.Do you see any potential recreational benefits arising from the proposal?
14.What recreation outcomes or protections would you like to see included in any final decision-making?
Clubs/Organisational Perspective
15.Does your club or organisation currently use the area for organised activities, trips, or events?
16.Approximately how many members would you estimate use the area annually?
17.Would your organisation like to be involved in future discussions regarding recreational access and mitigation?
Thank you for taking the time to offer feedback and help shape our feedback on the land exchange submission.