Development works can affect streams, wetlands and biodiversity. When some damage to waterways cannot be avoided on a project, developers can help fund improvements to other waterways. This is known as 'biobanking' and is done through the Haumanu programme.
He hōtaka paremata mō te manga o Haumanu mā ngā kaiwhakawhanake Haumanu stream offset programme for developers
A completed Ecobank project at Sherwood Reserve, on the Taiaotea stream in Browns Bay
How developers can manage stormwater effects
The Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Haumanu programme helps improve waterways.
It connects developers with opportunities to support environmental projects. Developers use the programme when some effects on their own site cannot be avoided.
Developers can join the programme if they have already taken steps to reduce the adverse environmental effects of their development.
About our programme
The Haumanu programme aims to deliver high-quality ecological projects by:
- helping developers purchase credits to meet the conditions of their resource consent application
- providing more benefits for the environment than smaller, individual projects
- ensuring long-term benefits by maintaining these projects.
Why our programme is needed
The Haumanu programme helps developers find projects that need extra funding for ecological improvements, especially in urban areas.
The programme can combine the needs of multiple resource consent applications. This allows larger ecological projects with long-term benefits on public land.
How to join the Haumanu programme
Complete the Applications for service and general enquiries form to join the programme.
We will review your application and match it with suitable Haumanu programme ecological projects.
We will provide information about the number and cost of credits required.
We may use a waitlist if demand for this programme is high.
How projects are delivered
After the council has sold all the credits for a project, it will deliver the project using specialist council contractors.
More information
For more information, complete the Healthy Waters Network Solutions - Applications for Service and General Enquiries form.