rainfall and temperature, being absent from areas with low rainfall and
cooler temperatures. It can tolerate both high light and relatively shaded habitats.
Populations are often disconnected due to their specific habitat requirements and
the limited extent of old-growth forest.
TAWHIRIKARO IN TARANAKI
Tawhirikaro has been
recorded in many locations
around Taranaki, with
sightings on the Kaitake
Ranges, at Pukeiti and a
number of scenic reserves
within
wastewater. These inspections provided for the operation, internal monitoring, and
supervision of the plant to be reviewed by the Council. An additional inspection was
required in relation to a heavy rainfall event and follow-up after remedial works and
another inspection in relation to issues with the Esk Road trade wastes facility.
1.4.4 Wastewater and receiving water quality sampling
The Taranaki Regional Council undertook sampling of wastewater quality and
receiving river water
holiday periods. The season under review was the first in which the increased frequency
has been provided by the Council.
During the 2016-2017 summer season, median faecal indicator bacteria counts for the majority
of sites were elevated compared to previous years. The higher counts were likely influenced
by unusually heavy rainfall throughout the summer. Out of the 244 samples collected for both
SEM and for additional monitoring purposes, 91% were below the Alert level. Of the samples
NPDC Colson Road Landfill Annual Report 2023-2024
is owned by
the Company, and consists of steep eroded hillsides, multiple side gullies, and small river flats distributed
along its length. The area receives more rainfall than the northern Taranaki coastline to the south-west. Soils
are generally poor and highly erodible. Patches of bush and planted trees cover most of the hillsides, with
grasses over the remainder and the flats.
1.3 Process description
The Company’s operations include composting, quarrying and vermiculture operations
Uruti and ask what business is running from this address as
there is no signage or 0800 smell number for them to ring and
complain about the chemical, vomiting stenching smell.
- Our young budgie that was kept in a cage out on the verandah
died after days of chemical, vomiting stench.
- The rainfall in Uruti is 2.5 - 3 metres per annum which is an
extremely high rainfall and therefore when the valley is flooding
Remediation open their settling ponds to clean them out.
- Have noticed a pad being
structures;
viii) The locations of all specific points of discharge from the work area to the environment; and,
ix) Any other relevant site information.
d) Construction timetable for the erosion and sediment control works and the bulk earthworks
proposed;
e) Maintenance, monitoring and reporting procedures;
f) Rainfall response and contingency measures including procedures to minimise adverse effects in
the event of extreme rainfall events and/or the failure of any key erosion and
ensuring that it won’t leak out
• Remember that waste solvents can be recycled
• Store all paints, thinners and other liquids under
cover to prevent rainfall washing out pollutants
• If liquids must be stored outside, keep lids and caps
on containers and use a secure area to avoid
vandalism
• Keep all areas exposed to rainfall clean, and keep all
wastes out of stormwater drains
• Dispose of all waste via the sewerage system or a
commercial waste contractor.
Always have a
Kaihihi Road and SH45. It is clear from the topography of the
overflow area that this has occurred many times in the distant past.
Whilst these overflows are uncommon, with large volumes of gravel being transported by
the Stony River from its upper reaches and increases in rainfall arising from the effects of
climate change, they are likely to occur more regularly in the future.
Works required to reduce the risk of overflows causing future damage to the area were
undertaken as capital works
Kaihihi Road and SH45. It is clear from the topography of the
overflow area that this has occurred many times in the distant past.
Whilst these overflows are uncommon, with large volumes of gravel being transported by
the Stony River from its upper reaches and increases in rainfall arising from the effects of
climate change, they are likely to occur more regularly in the future.
Works required to reduce the risk of overflows causing future damage to the area were
undertaken as capital works