Essential Freshwater - Government consultation
The Government is not currently consulting and seeking feedback.
We are reviewing consultation discussion documents and the Taranaki Regional Council makes submissions based on the interests of the region.
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If you would like more information about the new rules and how they might affect you please call 0800 736 222. If you have questions about whether you need resource consent, you can also email info@trc.govt.nz.
Essential freshwater - key dates and timeline
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Have your say on freshwater
We’re developing a new Natural Resources Plan. This Plan will include rules and limits on how freshwater in Taranaki is managed and used.
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Intensive winter grazing
Good management practice is important when undertaking intensive winter grazing (IWG). You need to ensure there are no adverse environmental effects.
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Synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap
The amount of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser applied to land in pastoral land use has been capped at 190kgN/ha/year. This rule only applies to dairy farms.
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Intensification and land-use change
Intensification includes conversions of plantation forestry to pastoral land use and any land to dairy farmland.
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Stock exclusion
The stock exclusion regulations prohibit the access of cattle, pigs and deer to wetlands, lakes and rivers wider than one metre anywhere on the property.
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Feedpads, feedlots and stock holding areas
Feedlots and other stockholding areas will need to meet a series of minimum standards concerning permeability, effluent management, and proximity to water bodies including drains.
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Structures in rivers and lakes
If you want to build a new structure, such as a culvert, weir, dam, ford, or flap gate it is important to consider the new rules and whether you will need to apply for resource con...
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Wetlands
Protecting wetlands for their water quality and biodiversity values is a priority for the Council.
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