The activities, controls and assessment criteria in the underlying Rural Production zone, Public Open Space – Informal Recreation zone, Coastal Transition zone, Special Purpose – Cemetery zone and Auckland-wide rules apply in the following precinct unless otherwise specified. Refer to planning maps for the location and extent of the precinct.

The activities in the Rural Production zone apply in the Mangere Puhinui precinct unless otherwise specified in the activity table below.

Activity		Activity Status
Rural
Intensive farming		D
Forestry within 500m of Puhinui Road or MHWS		D
Animal breeding or boarding without dogs		D
Animal breeding or boarding including dogs		NC
Rural industries		D
Buildings >300m² GFA		D

The council , while not limiting the exercise of its discretion, may consider the particular matters specified below forr all discretionary activities in the Mangere Puhinui precinct:

1.Maori culture and heritage

a.The proposal should not adversely affect the mana or amenity values of marae and papakainga housing in the vicinity.

b.The applicant should consider the cultural, historical and spiritual significance of the area to tangata whenua.

c.The proposal should not adversely affect sites and features of cultural, historical and spiritual significance, including waahi tapu.

d.The proposal should not have any adverse effect on water bodies, including the Manukau Harbour, coastal environment, streams or its tributaries.

2.Landscape and amenity values

a.The proposal should not adversely affect the open rural character of the surrounding area.

b.The proposal should not modify sensitive landscapes or geological features.

c.The proposal should not detract from high quality landscapes and significant landforms.