Monitoring programmes are not only based on existing permit conditions, but also on the
obligations of the RMA to assess the effects of the exercise of consents. In accordance with Section 35 of
the RMA, the Council undertakes compliance monitoring for consents and rules in regional plans, and
maintains an overview of the performance of resource users and consent holders. Compliance monitoring,
including both activity and impact monitoring, enables the Council to continually re-evaluate its approach
transfer station only. This report for
the period July 2023 to June 2024 describes the monitoring programme implemented by Taranaki Regional
Council (the Council) to assess STDC’s environmental and consent compliance performance during the
period under review. The report also details the results of the monitoring undertaken and assesses the
environmental effects of STDC’s activities.
During the monitoring period, STDC Pātea Beach green waste discharge demonstrated a high level of
environmental
In Taranaki you may dump certain wastes on your farm as long as it doesn’t impact the environment, neighbours or become a health hazard. The rules are there to protect our environment and prevent toxic materials from contaminating water or soil. Here are the dos and don'ts of on-farm dumping Do
Only use on-farm dumps for waste directly generated on the property, preferably inert materials
Reduce, reuse or recycle to cut down on what goes into the dump.
Position the dump on clay soils and 25m
In Taranaki you may dump certain wastes on your farm as long as it doesn’t impact the environment, neighbours or become a health hazard. The rules are there to protect our environment and prevent toxic materials from contaminating water or soil. Here are the dos and don'ts of on-farm dumping Do
Only use on-farm dumps for waste directly generated on the property, preferably inert materials
Reduce, reuse or recycle to cut down on what goes into the dump.
Position the dump on clay soils and 25m
Maps showing annual rainfall at Taranaki sites going back to 2007, and annual rainfall distribution since 2010. What you should know: ♦ The site maps show data from a selection of the sites we monitor, but not all of them. ♦ The distribution maps are based on mathematical modelling and may not accurately represent actual rainfall in some unmonitored areas. ♦ Distribution maps have been available only since 2010. Click on maps to see large versions Rainfall in 2022. 2022 rainfall maps [PDF, 738
Trends, Hazards and Extremes – Taranaki Region iv
Executive Summary
This report has been prepared for the New Plymouth District Council, the Taranaki Regional Council
and South Taranaki District Council. This synthesis report integrates the climate hazardscape across
the Taranaki region for the current climate, and identifies climate trends, hazards and extremes that are
likely to impact on the region as a result of climate warming during the 21st century. Some of the
results
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Good riparian management enhances wildlife
habitat.
DOES IT BENEFIT THE
ENVIRONMENT?
Riparian management has been
implemented, to a greater or lesser extent,
in many countries besides New Zealand.
Its environmental effects have been the
subject of much scientific study. Here are
some of the findings.
Improving water quality
Dense ground cover on banks (such as
ungrazed or laxly
Operations and Regulatory Committee of the
Taranaki Regional Council held on 23 July 2024 at Taranaki Regional Council 47 Cloten Road
Stratford
b) noted the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on
Tuesday 6 August 2024.
Littlewood/Cram
2. Resource Consents Issued under Delegated Authority & Applications in Progress
2.1 L Miller advised of consents granted, consents under application and of consent processing actions
since the last
meeting at
11.48am)
L Hawkins Policy Manager
C Woollin Communications Advisor
M Jones Governance Administrator
The meeting opened at 10.45am
Apologies: Were received and sustained from Councillor Boyde – Stratford District Council and M Ritai.
Williamson/Littlewood
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Confirmation of Minutes Policy and Planning 23 July 2024
Resolved
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) took as read and confirmed the minutes of the Policy and
From Monday 30 October, the new Southlink Coastal Ōpunake to New Plymouth (SH45) bus timetable comes into effect. This route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with two return trips a day and replaces the existing Southlink Ōpunake to New Plymouth bus service which only operates on a Friday. We've made these changes due to feedback we received from the community earlier on in the year on public transport. Bee Card is the preffered method of payment on this service. You can find out