Council (the Council) on the monitoring programme associated with resource
consents held by TAG Oil (NZ) Limited. During this period, a wellsite was
established with one well drilled, side-tracked, plugged and abandoned.
This report covers the results and findings of the monitoring programme
implemented by the Council in respect of the consents held by TAG Oil (NZ) Limited
that relate to exploration activities at Southern Cross wellsite located off Cross Road
in the Stratford District.
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This report covers the results and findings of the monitoring programme
implemented by the Council in respect of the consents held by Kea Petroleum
Limited that relate to exploration activities at Puka A wellsite located off Hu Road in
the Stratford District.
One of the intents of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) is that environmental
management should be integrated across all media, so that a consent holder's use of
water, air, and land should be considered from a single
effectively providing advice on consenting
obligations and processing applications.
Commentary/Highlights
The number of consents processed for the quarter was similar to last year. The Environment Court has released an interim
decision on the Mt Messenger road upgrade project and consent conditions were endorsed. Appeals by iwi have been
received on the mana whenua issue and progress has been impacted by covid-19. The 100% consent processing time frame
compliance has been …
beef farming are concentrated in the hill country and also play an important part in the regional
economy.
Exotic forest plantations continue to expand, with the region offering a suitable climate, good forestry sites and a
well-established roading system and port facility.
The oil and gas industry is a major contributor to the regional economy. The Taranaki Basin is currently New
Zealand’s only hydrocarbon producing area, with the Kapuni and the offshore Maui fields making up
beef farming are concentrated in the hill country and also play an important part in the regional
economy.
Exotic forest plantations continue to expand, with the region offering a suitable climate, good forestry sites and a
well-established roading system and port facility.
The oil and gas industry is a major contributor to the regional economy. The Taranaki Basin is currently New
Zealand’s only hydrocarbon producing area, with the Kapuni and the offshore Maui fields making up
centralised location. There is the option of creating a High-Performance Sports NZ base with so many sports
grounds in one place and room to develop more such as indoor squash, badminton, and a full-sized pool. This would all be across the road from WITT which would be able to develop courses
for the various sports. By having so many people in one location there are opportunities for businesses to set up food stalls and trucks, even a marketplace on weekends. This would add to the
economy in Taranaki
Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki Appendix 10: Statutory acknowledgements.
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Consent processing and administration
Managing the Council's resource consenting responsibilities by efficiently and effectively providing advice on consenting
obligations and processing applications.
Commentary/Highlights
The number of consents processed for the quarter is 72, which is similar to last year. A decision on appeals to the Environment
Court for the Mt Messenger road upgrade project are awaited. The 100% consent processing time