Project progress reporting
The progression of each IVL project against key milestones, as at 30 June 2021.
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Biodiversity
Kākāpō Recovery Programme
- Portfolio: Conservation
- Investment priority: Species management
Development of a long-term sustainable management approach for kākāpō and establishment of new habitat sites.
Key milestones 2020/2021
- NoraNet monitoring infrastructure for Te Kākahu-o-Tamatea / Chalky Island established (Delivered)
- Establishment of increased stoat control programme on Taumoana and Coal Island (Being delivered)
- Infrastructure projects, including flyable bivvy, installed on Te Kākahu (Being delivered)
- Recruitment of Project Lead for Kākāpō Expansion (Delivered)
Project end date: 2024
Te Manahuna Aoraki Landscape Scale Restoration Partnership
- Portfolio: Conservation
- Investment priority: Conservation partnerships with communities
Implementation of 17 projects to test pest control methods and technology.
Key milestones 2020/2021
- Develop long-term plan for the proposed 20-year project (Being delivered)
- Conservation dogs trained and certified (Delivered)
- High-altitude predator-proof fence test (Delivered)
- Rūnanga-led fish project (Delivered)
Project end date: 2021
Maukahuka Pest Free Auckland Island
- Portfolio: Conservation
- Investment priority: Protecting sensitive and ecologically valuable landscapes
Design stage to enable successful eradication of pests from Maukahuka Auckland Island.
Key milestones 2020/2021
- Publish feasibility study on eradication of mammalian pests (Delivered)
- Native species monitoring expedition (Delivered)
- R&D expedition retrieve cat collars and trial new cat bait (deferred due to COVID-19) (Paused)
Project end date: 2021 (the project was paused in late 2020 after completion of the feasibility study.)
Responding to visitor pressure on conservation and the environment
Ruapekapeka Pā
- Portfolio: Conservation
- Investment priority: Protecting and enhancing natural and cultural heritage
Development of Ruapekapeka Pā as an attraction for visitors; support of Te Ruapekapeka Trust to Commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā.
Key milestones 2020/2021
- Develop amenity area, create new walking track and upgrade existing tracks (Delivered)
- Install new historic armaments for display (Being delivered)
- Install new and revamped signage to support Te Ruapekapeka Trust storytelling project (Delivered)
Project end date: 2022/2023
Visitor Safety System Trial and Pilot
- Portfolio: Conservation
- Investment priority: Advancing visitor safety
Trial integration of risk management system to manage environmental risks and visitor safety.
Key milestones 2020/2021
- Pilot risk management system in Tongariro and Nelson Lakes District (Delivered)
- Develop visitor safety planning system to be used across conservation lands and waters (Being delivered)
Project end date: 2021
Regulatory Compliance – Building Capacity and Capability for Conservation Law Enforcement
- Portfolio: Conservation
- Investment priority: Protecting endangered species from smuggling and ensuring consistent application of rules on conservation land and waters
Increase capacity and capability to enable investigations into illegal activity on conservation lands and waters, wildlife crime, and Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)-related crime.
Key milestones 2020/2021
- Operational deployment of conservation enforcement dog (Delivered)
- Streamlining and refreshing training material for warranted officers including the development of e learning modules (Being delivered)
- Live animal training with reptile-detection dog (Being delivered)
- Researching social aspects of the use and importation of traditional Chinese medicine, to inform an outreach approach for CITES (Being delivered)
Project end date: 2024
Tourism Strategic Infrastructure
Arthur’s Pass Destination Management, Stage 1
- Portfolio: Tourism
- Investment priority: Destination Management planning and investment
Comprehensive investment plan to inform the multi-agency development of a regional visitor destination
Key milestones 2020/2021
- Arthur’s Pass Destination & Investment Framework report released (Delivered)
- Determining next steps for the Destination & Investment Framework (Being delivered)
- Progressing phase 2 – SH73 masterplan and design guide for DOC sites (Being delivered)
Project end date: 2020 (Funding for these projects was allocated as at 30 June 2021, however due to project delays there are ongoing milestones due to be completed by the end of the 2022/23 financial year.)
Milford Opportunities Project, Stage 2
- Portfolio: Tourism
- Investment priority: Destination Management planning and investment
Delivery of a comprehensive Masterplan for Milford Sound Piopiotahi, the Milford Road and surrounding areas.
Key milestones 2020/2021
- Project re-establishment and resourcing (Delivered)
- Workstream establishment and option generation (Delivered)
- Options assessment (Delivered)
- Selection of strategic options (Being delivered)
- Milford Opportunities Project Masterplan released (Delivered)
- Fox River valley track modifications (Delivered)
- Lake Gault walk: Kā Tiritiri o te Moana (Delivered)
- Improvements to ‘Peak View’ lookout area on the Cook Flats (Being delivered)
- Re-opening the coastal walkway to Galway Beach (Delivered)
- Extending the cycle/walking trail on Cook Flat Road to Lake Matheson (Being delivered)
- Re-configuring Lake Matheson carpark (deferred) (Not achieved)
- Southside Toilets (deferred) (Not achieved)
Project end date: 2021
Tourism System Capability
Promotion of Tourism Careers – Building the Tourism Workforce Programme
- Portfolio: Tourism
- Investment priority: Workforce and skills
Deliver through Go with Tourism a programme to improve perceptions of tourism career pathways and attract more people into New Zealand’s tourism and hospitality workforce.
Key milestones 2020/2021
- Expand participation of New Zealand employers in Go with Tourism programmes (Delivered)
- Increase the volume of candidates placed into employment through Go with Tourism programmes (Delivered)
- Develop web resources, communications and social media campaigns (Delivered)
- Secondary school and tertiary institute engagement programme (Paused)
- Host and attend multiple career expos across regions (Paused)
- Networking and mentoring (Paused)
- Establish Pledge A Placement programme (Delivered)
Project end date: 2024