any
water, unless the activity is expressly allowed for by a resource consent or a rule in a
regional plan, or it falls within some particular categories set out in Section 14.
Water permit 1125-4 allows Vector to take water from Kapuni Stream for the operation
of a gas processing facility and related ancillary purposes and downstream uses. This
permit was issued by the Council on 19 June 2012 under Section 87(d) of the RMA. It
is due to expire on 1 June 2035.
Condition 1 sets maximum
Paritutu/Centennial intersection. A
new trade waste metering/sampling system, operated by NPDC, was observed
while in use on Paritutu Road.
19 March 2014
The weather was overcast and misty, with a light W wind, after rain the previous
day. The storm ponds, which had not been emptied for over six weeks and were
soupy green, were released all together at slow rate to reduce discoloration of
Herekawe Stream. There was some foaming within the mixing zone. The incinerator
was operating, burning general
memory
Limited discordant elements disrupt the distinctive pattern of boulders along the river bed channel
Transient values Hangatahua (Stony) River catchment is exposed to some of the heaviest rain in New Zealand with rocks rolling down the river in accelerated river flows
frequently changing its course
At other times the river is recognised for having waters so clear that it appears that it isn’t there, however this has declined in more recent years due to natural
erosion
the distinctive pattern of boulders along the river bed channel
Transient values Hangatahua (Stony) River catchment is exposed to some of the heaviest rain in New Zealand with rocks rolling down the river in accelerated river flows
frequently changing its course
At other times the river is recognised for having waters so clear that it appears that it isn’t there, however this has declined in more recent years due to natural
erosion higher up the catchment in Egmont National
the distinctive pattern of boulders along the river bed channel
Transient values Hangatahua (Stony) River catchment is exposed to some of the heaviest rain in New Zealand with rocks rolling down the river in accelerated river flows
frequently changing its course
At other times the river is recognised for having waters so clear that it appears that it isn’t there, however this has declined in more recent years due to natural
erosion higher up the catchment in Egmont National
managed. Minimal flaring was being undertaken with
no resulting smoke or odours. No discharge was occurring from the skimmer pits but
recent rain had elevated suspended solids content in the stormwater which may have
required the pits to be cleaned out.
29 October 2012
No drilling was being undertaken at the time of inspection. Most of the exploration
equipment had been moved to Cheal-B and C wellsites. The production facilities were
neat and tidy. There was no discharge off site. Some silt
bubbling, though not odorous. A concrete apron had been constructed beside the first
pond for easier wash-down and odour control. The storm drain pond beside the bio-
filter was emitting a slight sulphurous odour. More trees had been removed along the
front fence of the house opposite, which was now plainly visible.
12 July 2012
A routine inspection was carried out on 12 July 2012. Gentle very light rain stopped
during the inspection. There was a light NE wind. An odour survey along Hursthouse
Company. Through an automated water
level sensor system, the Company can monitor the residual flows in the Manganui River and Mangaotea
Stream, water levels in the race and lake and how much rain is falling locally. This has allowed the Company
to manage race flows to minimise flooding, and has greatly improved the Company’s compliance with
residual flow requirements.
1.3 Resource consents
The Company holds 23 resource consents, the details of which are summarised in the table below.
Given that the Council can only consider policies that relate to the matters over which
the Council has reserved control through the plan itself, the Council is unable to take into account matters
that fall outside this scope.
In terms of the notification assessment and when deciding whether a person is an affected person, the Council
is limited in terms of matters that it can take into account when determining an application for a controlled
activity.
Operations and
otherwise. The representation of the Stratford and South Taranaki
constituencies falls outside the stipulated range. The Council considers that the Stratford Constituency
warrants one member and the South Taranaki Constituency warrants two members for the following
reasons:
• the proposed representation reflects the status quo (with only minor proposed boundary changes),
which is well understood and accepted by the regional community.
• the constituency boundaries are closely aligned to