Native vegetation covers 40% of the region and over
151,000 hectares is formally protected. Many local
community groups and organisations work to protect
and enhance regional flora and fauna.
Weather
Taranaki’s mainly sunny, windy climate is typically
moderate; however, the region’s exposed position means
there can be some extremes (see Page 85). Mt Taranaki
has one of the highest 24-hour rainfalls in New Zealand.
Yet despite the generally high rainfall, there can
received residual muds from Derby Road, had been
worked over and rock raked, no pasture had been sown due to weather conditions.
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13 May 2015
The inspection was undertaken with an MI Swaco representative to discuss the
possibility of using the current storage cells at the site of Derby Road to temporarily
store water treatment sludge. Storage cells 1-7, excluding cell 3 all contained residual
drilling muds in varying volumes. It was outlined that if the cells
Preparation of the Passing and Wayfinding sites is almost complete, ready for sealing when
weather permits
• Cultural narrative report has been received from Iwi and discussions are underway to
implement cultural narrative and artwork at these sites
• Construction is progressing well, and the programme is still on track for completion late 2021
– early 2022 weather dependent
Moki Tunnel improvements Late 2021 • Traffic signs to be installed
• Anticipated installation date late 2021
Manganui River through to the sea.
The river has cut down to old volcanic lahars and this harder material is exposed in the river
channels and as reefs on both sides of the river mouth. There are also accumulations of large
boulders along the lower Waitara River, mainly at the river bends, that are remnant deposits
from volcanic eruption flows that have come down the Manganui.
The location of the catchment is shown in Figure 5.
1.9 Climate
Because of its exposure to disturbed weather
Manganui River through to the sea.
The river has cut down to old volcanic lahars and this harder material is exposed in the river
channels and as reefs on both sides of the river mouth. There are also accumulations of large
boulders along the lower Waitara River, mainly at the river bends, that are remnant deposits
from volcanic eruption flows that have come down the Manganui.
The location of the catchment is shown in Figure 5.
1.9 Climate
Because of its exposure to disturbed weather
provision for a third inspection if required. The site was visited on three occasions
during the year under review. The inspections focussed on the presence or absence of
unacceptable materials, the stability of the green waste stacks (against wind), and the
management of any stormwater and leachate.
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2. Results
2.1 Inspections
26 August 2015
The site was inspected in fine weather with a slight northerly wind. It was noted that
surface flooding had occurred in
description
This walk is particularly suitable
for younger students or as an
alternative to the Rainforest Walk
if there is inclement weather conditions
or insufficient time.
It provides an opportunity to see some
of the weird and wonderful plants in the
covered Vireya walk and to discover
and learn about the historic
waterwheel.
Learning areas
Science: Living World – Life Processes,
Ecology, Evolution
Social Science: Place and Environment,
equipment is not working correctly;
iii. Procedures and protocols for retaining, reviewing and providing records of discharge from the irrigation
pond;
iv. Procedures to ensure compliance with a)-e) of condition 14 are complied with, including but not limited to
timing and rate of application, servicing of irrigation equipment, weather monitoring, monitoring and
investigation of soil suitability and the provision and maintenance of bunds;
v. How personnel responsible for the system are
continuous and noticeable; and
5 = putrid.
The strength of odour beyond the boundaries of the WWTP site appears to be governed largely by weather
conditions. Odour is strongest under calm condition, when aerial emissions from the pond accumulate. This
effect is accentuated when it is overcast, as vertical mixing with ambient air is reduced, and under warm
temperatures, when odour-generating bacteria in the pond are most active. Effects may be exacerbated by
reduction in aeration capacity
to an on-site pond treatment system.
There were no wet weather-related overflows of emergency pump station raw sewage from
the Patea reticulation into the Patea River. Recent upgrades to this pump station, including
measures taken to reduce the frequency and duration of overflows, have been very successful
in reducing overflows, during or subsequent to, wet weather events in recent monitoring
years.
1 The Eltham, Hawera,