Inspections
25 August 2017
This inspection was conducted in fine weather with a light northerly wind. The cap was very damp, with
minor ponding in multiple areas following heavy rain during the previous weeks. The most significant
ponding was on the eastern border of the cap, approximately 5 m2 in size, and up to 10 cm deep. The lack of
vegetation in this area indicated that the ponding had been occurring for some time. Widespread minor
vehicle and stock damage was noted on the cap and batters,
except
for the NGI000174 second post-fracturing survey. There was a substantial decrease in
taxa richness at the ‘control’ site between the first and second post-fracturing surveys
which would be unrelated to any wellsite discharges and probably due to a
combination of high flows and stream typology. There had been significant amounts of
rain prior to sampling and river flows had exceeded 50 x median base flow on three
separate occasions in the ten days prior to sampling. The ‘control’ site is
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Council that the ground conditions
were in line with the consent conditions (23 and 24) of the expired consent. Further, a stormwater sample
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was collected from pooled rain water which demonstrated no elevated contaminants were present in the
sample. The Council’s position was that the works did not result in any on-going discharge of contaminants
to the environment as a process of the skimmer pit development.
Additional surface water samples are proposed in the
Policy & Planning Committee agenda February 2021
perennial borders filled with
rhododendrons, camellias and large
trees. The garden is full of surprises
such as a shade house, native dell and
even an old Methodist church now
used as a wedding venue.
At the conclusion of the garden tour
we will settle down for fellowship and
conviviality and enjoy Marie’s hospitality.
P.S. Don’t forget to bring your picnic
lunch including drink, and the usual
personal items such as sunscreen and
Sunhat, rain jacket and umbrella (it
is Taranaki after
STDC Waverley-Kaponga-Manaia-Patea oxidation ponds consent monitoring report - Taranaki Regional Council.
growth of multiple species and approaching acute
impact level for sensitive species at higher concentrations).
The national bottom line sits between bands B and C.
For nitrate, all 15 sites monitored in Taranaki achieved
national bottom lines, with all but three falling in band A
for both the annual median and 95th percentile measures.
The sites in band B were in mid and lower parts of southern
ring plain catchments, which are areas of more intensive
pastoral
When compared to criteria set out in the National Objectives
Framework (NOF), Lake Rotorangi falls within band B for
TLI Score Description Classification
0 - 2
Microtrophic: The lake is very clean with very low levels of nutrients and algae. The
lake can have snow or glacial sources.
Very good
>2 - 3 Oligotrophic: The lake is clear and blue, with low levels of nutrients and algae Good
>3 - 4 Mesotrophic: The lake has moderate levels of nutrients and algae. Fair
>4 - 5
Ecological Values
Sustainability - Positive In good vegetative condition. Under appropriate management, the
forest fragments can remain resilient and continue to contribute to
the wider ecological context.
Representativeness - Low Cathie Native Bush is a good example of Rata, tawa, kamahi,
podocarp forest (MF7-2) and contains vegetation associated with
LENZ environment F5.3b. This type of forest is considered less
reduced and better protected in Taranaki due to extensive areas
falling under