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CO AS TAL P L AN F O R TARANAK I
Notes on using this document
This document identifies the various changes that have been recommended as a result of submissions on the notified Proposed Coastal Plan for Taranaki.
Changes as a result of submissions are identified in red with new text being underlined and removed text being struck through.
The submitters number is identified
Regional Council
0800 736 222 or mark.savage@trc.govt.nz
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TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER March 2017 No. 104
Regional Council
Taranaki
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Iwi test
waters
Taranaki Regional Council officers
are providing a number of iwi and
hapū in the region with training and
advice to allow them to monitor the
health of waterways.
The monitoring utilises a ‘Stream
Health Monitoring and Assessment
Kit’ (SHMAK) developed by
NIWA.
An initial approach for assistance
came from the region’s
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. Wetlands are important natural tools that combat floods, droughts and other extreme weather events, says Taranaki Regional Council Director – Operations, Daniel Harrison. Wetlands, which are where the water table is near the land’s surface, or where land is permanently or temporarily covered by water, are among the world's most productive and valuable ecosystems and
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Monitoring and detection
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Why?
• Know what you’ve got
• Know if what you’re doing is working
• Exciting - useful for morale and funding!
START NOW!
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Types of monitoring
• Operational
• Outcome
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Detection
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General forest condition
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Monitoring Tools
Your eyes
Chew cards
Wax tags
Tracking tunnels
Cameras
Sand trap
Audio recorders
Select the appropriate form to give the Council notice of permitted activity relating to forestry or the coast. Permitted activity advice - Coastal Plan Permitted activity advice - forestry
management
response, having due regard to the safety of your family.
Live our values - Be aware of and demonstrate our values in ways that support inclusivity in
every aspect of our work.
Delegations of authority | Te tuku mana
Delegations for all roles are set out in the Taranaki Regional Council Delegations Manual as
appropriate.
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Personal specifications | Ngā whakaritenga whaiaro
Qualifications • A Level 3 NZ Certificate is desirable.
Experience
Coastal Permit
Activity subtype Structure – Access (Coastal)
Activity status Discretionary
Applicant New Plymouth District Council
Site location Weld Road Recreational Reserve, Oākura
Grid reference(s) 1679803E-5669588N
Catchment Whenuariki
Timaru
Recommendation Grant with conditions
Expiry: 1 June 2059
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1. Purpose
1. This report provides the Taranaki Regional Council (Council) officers’ assessment of the
application lodged by New Plymouth
Beach-goers heading to cool off in the sea this summer are being warned to act quickly if they are nipped by sea lice and other miniscule ocean critters. Taranaki swimmers have reported being stung and bitten, leaving them with a painful skin rash or severe itching, with the culprits likely to be sea lice, jellyfish and other marine creatures too tiny to see. Abby Matthews, Taranaki Regional Council’s Director-Environment Quality, says the creatures are more prevalent and active in the summer