Wairau/Awatere Resource Management Plan 6. Rivers Outside Wairau Floodplain 6.1 Wairau Above Waihopai Confluence 6.1.1 Design Intentions 6.1.1.1 To prevent obstructions by willow trees or other debris forming islands in the active channel which could divert braids against the river banks. 6.1.1.2 To carry out flood damage repair work to existing bank protection works on an as practical and economic basis. 6.1.1.3 For non-programmed works where the landowner(s) desire river works to a higher standard, then jointly funded works may be carried out with Council contribution of up to 50%. 6.2 Other Tributaries 6.2.1 Design Intentions 6.2.1.1 To maintain clear stable channels as far as practical and economic. 6.2.1.2 To carry out maintenance and flood damage repairs on an as practical and economic basis. 6.2.1.3 To use the annual rate intake from the relevant tributary ratepayers as a guide to the scale of works to be carried out. 6.2.1.4 To liaise with local residents/advisory groups in carrying out these tributary river works. 6.2.1.5 For non-programmed works where the landowner(s) desire river works to a higher standard, then jointly funded works may be carried out with Council contribution of up to 50%. App F - 12