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WaterwaysReportCard2014

Excluding these three sites, more than 99% of all samples met the MfE bathing ‘Action’ guideline. In summer 2013-2014, 13 of the 17 sites monitored were better than the Ministry for the Environment ‘Action’ guideline for bathing water in all samples. Physical and chemical state River ecology Popular swimming spots Algae Oakura River Working with people caring for Taranaki Measuring water quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 *

Taranaki waterways report card 2014

Excluding these three sites, more than 99% of all samples met the MfE bathing ‘Action’ guideline. In summer 2013-2014, 13 of the 17 sites monitored were better than the Ministry for the Environment ‘Action’ guideline for bathing water in all samples. Physical and chemical state River ecology Popular swimming spots Algae Oakura River Working with people caring for Taranaki Measuring water quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 *

Regional collaboration and shared services

from wastewater pump stations to swimming pool water treatment to lighting at sports venues and festivals. NPDC has a dedicated I&E Team. Since 2002 the team has been contracted to provide water and wastewater I&E services for STDC, and since 2014 NPDC has been contracted to provide water I&E services for SDC. These contracts include designing systems, managing project contracts and contractors, planned and reactive maintenance, automation of systems and professional advice. The

SOE2022 Aquatic Ecosystems

dissolved nutrients into nutritious food for invertebrates, so some periphyton is needed to support a healthy ecosystem. Too much periphyton however, can decrease the habitat available to freshwater macroinvertebrates and make rivers and streams unsightly and less desirable for people to swim in. Excessive periphyton can also cause fluctuations in water quality, which in extreme cases may impact on other freshwater life. Periphyton appears as slimy mats or as strands

Site 80

we help? Coastal erosion Coastal water quality The Taranaki coast is a mixture of high cliffs, estuaries, reefs, rocky shore, marine protected areas, safe swimming beaches, river mouths, wonderful surf breaks and the country’s busiest west coast port. Our coastal areas are constantly under pressure from the sea. The coastline can be naturally eroded by scouring at the floor of high cliffs, at the dunes or at the subtidal foreshore. It takes place mainly during

Site 70

to visualise the amount as being the water in millions of Olympic-sized swimming pools. In some parts of New Zealand, the availability of groundwater is crucial to the prosperity of the region. In Taranaki, the demand for groundwater, particularly for agricultural use is increasing, but is still not at levels seen around other parts of New Zealand. Groundwater - hot or cold? Tourists from all over New Zealand and indeed the world enjoy the benefits of bathing in our

Appendix 1A: Catchments with high natural, ecological and amenity values

(particularly swimming and whitebaiting). Important habitat for threatened species in tributaries. Very highly rated for aesthetic and scenic values. Median flow of 1650l/s at Surrey Hill Road. Very steep gradient with noticeable water movement. Swift current and pool and riffle pattern. 53% total riparian cover, consisting of mixed vegetation including some areas of indigenous vegetation. Oaonui Stream Access for native fish through most of river. Important native fish