Tongaporutu, Waitara and Patea
rivers, and the confines of Port Taranaki.
The Taranaki region has a temperate climate with
generally abundant rainfall. The incised nature of ring
plain streams means that flooding is not a major
problem. However, occasional intense rainfall events
can lead to rapid rises in river levels and flooding in hill
country valleys and elsewhere.
THE PEOPLE
Figures from the 2013 census show the total population
of Taranaki stands at
rainfall events
can lead to rapid rises in river levels and flooding in hill
country valleys and elsewhere.
THE PEOPLE
Figures from the 2013 census show the total population
of Taranaki stands at 109,608, an increase of 5.3% over
the 2006 census figure. In the previous census period
(2001-2006) the population of the region increased by
1.2%. Taranaki’s population accounts for 2.6% of New
Zealand’s total population.
Population changes have also varied
sulphide (H2S) was
detected but the source could not be located. No odours were detected at the
downwind boundary of the site.
The cap on the closed areas of the landfill (stages 1 & 2) was in good condition and
no issues were noted.
The following action was to be undertaken:
Continue with litter collection
8 September 2015
This site inspection was carried out in dry weather with light, variable wind
conditions. There had been only 2.5 mm of rainfall within the previous two days.
Taranaki By-Products Ltd consent monitoring report - Taranaki Regional Council.
Trustpower Mangorei HEP Annual Report 2020 2021
National Survey of Pesticides and Emerging Organic Contaminants (EOCs) in Groundwater 2018 - ESR
Stream. Overflow due to rainfall entering this pond is discharged to land and to the Ngaere Stream
to the north of the pond. Stormwater from the process areas is directed to a large separator system to the
north east of the site. The effluent from this separator is discharged to a small unnamed tributary to the east
which joins the Ngaere Stream approximately 40 metres above its confluence with the Patea River.
1 The Council has used
consents (7670-
1, 7884-1) being exercised, there were areas of pine which have been subsequently removed and processed.
Average annual rainfall for the site is 1,383 mm (taken from nearby Motunui monitoring station). There are
no significant surface water bodies located in the immediate vicinity of the areas that are landfarmed, other
than small farm drains. Previous land use at the Wellington section of the landfarm has been a mixture of
agriculture and small scale forestry. Further inland
Proposed Coastal Plan Schedule 5B - Sites of significance to Māori and associated values.