104A of the Resource Management Act). Rules 35
and 36 of the RFWP do not include any matters of control that expressly allow for the consideration of
matters such as those expressed in the NPS-FM objective. 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.
R2/10979-1.0 Commencement Date:
NPDC Waitara wastewater treatment plant consent monitoring report - Taranaki Regional Council.
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
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
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
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
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 …
prevent leachate from entering surface waterbodies, groundwater or stockwater.
Site silage stacks so that overland flow of water from heavy rain cannot enter the stack.
Site feed areas away from waterways.
Distribute feed so as to minimise soil damage (from farm equipment and animals) and potential surface run-off to waterways, i.e. avoid Critical Source Areas.
Deer: Make sure silage is made at the optimum moisture content to reduce possible leaching, recommended at 30% dry matter or more.
Outdoor
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.