weather. About 40% of
New Plymouth’s rain comes with winds from the north or north-east, usually falling
as steady rain for several hours or longer. South easterlies tend to be dry. The annual
rainfall for New Plymouth averages around 1500 mm. Rainfall across the region
varies from around 1000 mm on the southern coast, to 2000 mm at the highest points
of the ringplain around Stratford, and higher rainfall in the hill country and on Mt
Taranaki.
Wind roses for the region are shown in Figure 3.
summer, which can encourage
dryness in eastern areas and more rain in the west. In winter, the winds tend to blow more from the south,
causing colder temperatures across the country. In spring and autumn, south westerly winds are more
common
During La Niña events northeasterly winds tend to become more common, bringing moist, rainy conditions
to north eastern areas of the North Island and reduced rainfall to the lower and western South Island.
Warmer than average air and sea temperatures can …
NPDC Waitara wastewater treatment plant consent monitoring report - Taranaki Regional Council.
whitewater activities below the tailrace
from flow variability.
In response to those concerns, this assessment concludes that:
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Effects on whitewater opportunities in the residual reach of the Waiwhakaiho River due to the
continued operation of the Scheme are minimal. Kayaking amenity in the mainstem of the
Waiwhakaiho River depends on high flows (20m3/s +) associated with recent rain events.
2012
A site visit was to conduct a compliance monitoring inspection and to take water
samples. There were intermittent showers with 24 mm rain over the previous 48 hours.
The cap was well vegetated and appeared to be stable and sound.
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The leachate/stormwater pond was half full and not discharging. There was some
kind of organic growth floating on the surface (either algae or iron oxide bacteria). A
sample of pond water was taken to be tested for the
between inlet works and
screenings building blocked up
with rags causing wastewater
discharge.
N No
Blockage cleared, site cleaned
and sanitised. Procedures
updated to prevent
reoccurrence.
22 August
2022
Heavy rainfall caused high flows
at the inlet works overwhelming
band screens
N No
Problem resolved as rain
eased and inflows reduced.
22 August
2022
High rainfall caused Clarifier 3 to
overwash. N No
Overwash stopped as rain
eased.
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Consent 7557-1 was being exercised at time of inspection. Flaring was occurring at
time of inspection. The flare looked clean with minimal smoke being generated. Works
had been undertaken to improve the quality of the flare.
Consent 7555-1 was being exercised at time of inspection. Heavy rain was falling at
time of inspection. The ring drains and skimmer pits had been dry during the days
prior. At the time of inspection stormwater was beginning to pool in the first skimmer
pit. No stormwater
minimised.
Special condition 10 provides for review of any or all of the conditions of the consent.
The permit is attached to this report in Appendix I.
1.3.3 Water abstraction permit
Section 14 of the RMA stipulates that no person may take, use, dam or divert 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.
DH Lepper Trust holds consent 0188-3 to cover the
possible to maintain micro-organisms at very low levels all of the time in all water bodies, but the investment by local communities in upgraded sewage collection and treatment systems, and by farmers fencing and planting streambanks to control stock access and reduce pasture runoff go a long way to improving water quality in Taranaki. [JPG, 189 KB] (Click/tap on map for large version) During heavy rain and high flows many rivers can be dangerous and may contain debris, sediment and pathogens in runoff
Government to start achieving its
Predator Free 2050 goal, by
supporting and further funding a number of
initiatives already under way involving public
and private agencies – for example, Project
Mounga, self-help possum control and many
community-based projects. Taranaki’s compact
scale and united focus make it a great pilot.
Connections to Mt Taranaki: The
North Egmont, Stratford and
Dawson Falls access roads are
under pressure and suffering from