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Groundwater Quantity State of the Environment Monitoring Triennial Report 2017-2020

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 …

Good farming practice

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

Report on land disposal options

unsuitable for disposal which may be present in the land parcel. • A maximum daily flow to the field of 5,000m3 to allow some contingency above the average flow. This equates to 78th percentile flow. • Disposal only when the day’s rainfall is <10mm. • When rain prohibits land disposal, all effluent is discharged to the river. • Storage not allowed for. The above assumptions would require a disposal field of 165ha including buffer zone. Using the inflow and rain data, river

Healthy waterways report 2017

bathing’ in NZ would be considered ‘good – acceptable for bathing’ under European standards. It is not 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. During heavy rain and high flows many rivers can be dangerous and

The Taranaki region

nautical miles offshore to include the waters of the territorial sea. There are three district councils within the region — New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki district councils. The area of Stratford district to the east of Pohokura Saddle falls into Manawatu-Whanganui (Horizons) region. Taranaki can offer residents and visitors the opportunity to surf and ski on the same day. Taranaki consists of four distinctive landforms, each of which requires a different type of environmental management.

TRC Gardens summer events calendar 24/25

in a safe space. Yours Truly shares stories of youth, multi-culturalism, feminism, LGBTQI+, community, mental health journeys and the environmental issues we face. Outdoor nature bingo Hollard Gardens - 10am to 11.30am Get your tamariki outdoors these school holidays. Grab their gumboots and explore the magic of Hollard Gardens with nature bingo. Rain or shine - puddle jumping optional. Recommended for children 5–10 yrs and must be accompanied by an adult. Outdoor

Application Appendix J Recreation Assessment 20 02053 4 0 + 5 other renewals Trustpower 25 Nov 2020

whitewater activities below the tailrace from flow variability. In response to those concerns, this assessment concludes that: page Trustpower Ltd | Mangorei HEP Scheme Reconsenting Recreation Assessment 5  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.

Legal Submissions - TRC

These legal submissions are made on behalf of Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) and address the following questions that have arisen during the hearing: (a) Does the existing environment include the effects of the existing consent? (b) Is it open to the hearing panel to apply a permitted baseline? (c) Does the proposed activity fall within Rule 52 of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki (RAQP)? (d) Is possible future residential zoning of the surrounding area part of the

PDP Sept 2002 Dioxin concentrations in residential soil Paritutu New Plymouth

million tonnes of soil. On residential properties nearest to the Dow plant, soil dioxin concentrations were typically in the range 5 to 15 ng/kg of soil, falling to a range of 1 to 5 ng/kg further out. One sample had a concentration of 27 ng/kg. There was 92 ng/kg measured at a non-residential site, on the west- facing slope of Mount Moturoa Domain. Generally there was little difference between soil dioxin levels in lawn areas compared with gardens on the same property.