page NPDC Colson Road Landfill Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2022-2023 Technical Report 2023-01 page Taranaki Regional Council Private Bag 713 Stratford ISSN: 1178-1467 (Online) Document: 3173791 (Word) Document: 3219600 (Pdf) February 2024 page NPDC Colson Road Landfill Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2022-2023
of Consent Consent Granted: To erect a replacement bridge and a hard protection structure (rock revetment), and any associated occupation of coastal space, disturbance to the foreshore and seabed, and discharge of sediment Expiry Date: 1 June 2059 Review Date(s): June 2030, June 2036, June 2042, June 2048 Site Location: Weld Road Recreational Reserve, Oakura Grid Reference (NZTM) 1679803E-5669588N Catchment: Whenuariki Timaru page Consent
rule. Years ago the Council recognised the scale of old man’s beard infestation along parts of the Kaūpokonui, Waingongoro and Pātea Rivers was too much for landowners to tackle. So we committed to doing that initial control ourselves. The Kaūpokonui River has been done and we are now working systematically down the Waingongoro River from Ōpunake Road to the coast. Contractors operate mainly between August and March before the plant flowers and sets seed, controlling all plants within 50m of the
A clean-up operation was launched by Taranaki Regional Council on Thursday (11 April) after a truck carrying bitumen crashed near the Mōhakatino Estuary. Work and further assessments will continue today, however the Council is confident its initial response has greatly reduced any effects on the environment as a result of the spill. The road repair vehicle’s tank, which contained 300 litres of emulsified bitumen, was damaged in the accident and the petroleum-based bitumen had entered a stream
it’s for surfers to enjoy our fabulous surf breaks, people to fish for kaimoana or take a dip in their favourite swimming spot, this plan assures us that there are rules in place that preserve and safeguard these areas for the long-term. “We want to ensure our environment is protected from harm and the Coastal Plan provides legally enforceable rules, including rules for oil and gas activities, disturbances to the seafloor and structures in the sea.” The road to the Coastal Plan becoming operative
locals and visitors. Readers will discover iconic destinations around the region like Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, Puke Ariki, the Clifftop Garden and Pukeiti. “One of the things I liked about my original book Waffle goes to New Plymouth was that all families could visit the places Waffle went to regardless of income. So many of the places in the new book are also free or only a few dollars to enter." Whetu the kea and Waffle will be hitting the road later this year as they continue to explore places around
October and 16 November. People can also help by watching out for matuku-hūrepo while driving. There are road signs installed either side of the Mohakatino bridge on SH3 near Mōkau urging drivers to slow down, following a recommendation by the Council to Waka Kotahi/NZTA after two bittern were tragically hit by cars in the area. “We’ll be out and about over the next few months looking for bitterns and we’ll be adding our sightings to the map. “It’s such an easy-to-use tool for recording where people
region and are a great opportunity for those who will be affected by proposed changes to give feedback ahead of targets and limits being set out in the new Taranaki Land and Freshwater Plan. “This community conversation is really where the rubber hits the road in terms of setting the rules around how we balance competing pressures on our waterways so we want to hear from as many people as possible,” Mrs Littlewood says. “We’ve been talking with the community for a couple of years now as we work
The weather stats are in for 2024 and if you live near Hawken Road in South Taranaki then last year you will have enjoyed the lowest rainfall and highest air temperature in the region. And those living near Ngutuwera, north of Waitotara, had to hang onto their hats on 4 February as the area recorded the highest wind gust for the year at 128.52km/hr. Figures from Taranaki Regional Council show the region, well known for enjoying a healthy dose of rain most years, recorded 14% less than normal
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