covered by existing rules.
The new requirements are far-reaching and should not be ignored. If your farm or business is undertaking or
planning operational changes or developments involving any aspect of fresh water or waterways, you should
check if they apply. Even if you haven’t needed a resource consent for such work in the past, it’s important you
talk to Council staff.
The changes summarised below are of particular relevance to Taranaki:
Natural wetlands
Wetlands,
23-03164-3.0 R2/3164-3.0 Tempsky Farms Limited 02-May-23 Replacement for expiring consent To discharge farm dairy effluent onto land Discharge Permit 84 Little Tempsky Road, Matapu Inaha
23-02544-3.0 R2/2544-3.0 South Taranaki District Council 03-May-23 New consent To discharge farm dairy effluent onto land Discharge Permit 5109 Mountain Road, Hawera Tangahoe
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undertaken in some areas.
Fauna
The primary value of these wetlands is as secure habitat for the ‘At Risk’ and
Regionally Distinctive’ brown mudfish (Neochanna apoda). Other wetland
species are present including ‘At Risk’ species such as the freshwater
crayfish (Paranephrops planifrons). Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyria melanotus)
are present and other notable bird species may also inhabit the wetlands.
Ecological values
Ecological values Rank Comment
Rarity
additional benefit of being
formally protected.
Ecological context - High Provides habitat for regionally distinctive species and is an
important link in a corridor of native vegetation along the sides of
the Waiwhakaiho river.
Representativeness - High The ecosystem type is WF13, Tawa, kohekohe, rewarewa, hinau,
podocarp forest which is classified as 'Chronically threatened'.
There is approximately 16% of this type of ecosystem left in the
Taranaki region.
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Rarity
Potential KNE
Regional
Ecosystem Loss:
Chronically threatened 10-20%
left
Catchment: Huatoki (389)
General Description
The site is a 1.9ha remnant of semi-coastal forest with a canopy dominated by tawa, rewarewa, rimu and
pukatea. The ecosystem type is classified as WF13, tawa, kohekohe, rewarewa, hinau, podocarp forest.
The remnant is part of a larger area of indigenous and exotic forest that is contiguous with the
Highways
Two state highways in Taranaki will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately
62kms will be covered across State Highways 3 and 43.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Taranaki region will receive new mobile coverage for 2 tourism areas:
Strathmore
Tongaporutu
Just north of Taranaki, SH3 at Mokau has also been identified for improved coverage
under the MBSF.
Related maps and tables providing indicative coverage are provided over page for reference.
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KNE's.
Rarity and Distinctiveness -
Medium
To date no threatened, at risk or regionally distinctive species have
been observed at the site. The ecosystem type is now rare owing to
widespread development for agriculture and urban development.
Representativeness - High Contains indigenous vegetation on an 'Acutely Threatened' LENZ
environment (F5.2b) and is of an ecosystem type (WF13: Tawa,
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kohekohe, rewarewa, hinau, podocarp forest) considered to be
'Chronically
area is completely fenced. Water levels are sustainable.
Site protection measures addressing potential and actual threats are as follows:
Site protection Yes/No Description
A Public ownership or
formal agreement
Yes The entire KNE area is in the process of gaining formal
protection with a QEII Trust open space covenant.
B Regulatory protection by
local government
Yes General regional or district rules might apply.
C Active protection Yes A small scale predator
Environment
Priority 2 – Sand Dunes and
Wetlands
Priority 4 – Threatened Species
Regional: Key Native Ecosystem
Regional
Ecosystem Loss:
At risk 20-30% left
Less reduced >50% left
Protection Status: Local Government
Catchment: Patea (343)
General Description
Patui forest remnants are located on privately owned land approximately 22 kms east of Stratford near
Makahu in east Taranaki. The site