other site, GND2252 (Waverly – Whenuakura
aquifer), was found to have experienced a slightly declining trend in water level over its recent data
record. In addition to these sites, there were others where statistically significant rising (4 sites) and
declining (2 sites) trends in water level were identified. None of these trends were however deemed
environmentally meaningful, given the extremely low rate of annual change (+/- <0.1%).
The slightly declining trend in water levels
environmental and administrative performance
Besides discussing the various details of the performance and extent of compliance by the consent holders,
this report also assigns a rating as to each Company’s environmental and administrative performance during
the period under review.
Environmental performance is concerned with actual or likely effects on the receiving environment from the
activities during the monitoring year. Administrative performance is concerned with the Company’s
approach to
Council for monitoring of groundwater abstraction was installed
in September 2014. The new system showed that the instantaneous volume limit was breached
frequently by small amounts, although the daily limit was met, with one exception. The Company
has applied for a higher instantaneous abstraction rate in the consent replacement process.
In September 2012, the Company commissioned a 20.7 ha extension of the irrigation area, and a
further extension of 6.0 ha became operational in January 2013.
Freshwater ecological monitoring state of the environment report - Taranaki Regional Council.
Freshwater ecological monitoring state of the environment report - Taranaki Regional Council.
decline.
The most notable change in livestock numbers in Taranaki
has been the significant long-term reduction in beef cattle
and sheep. As of 2019, there were 28% fewer cattle (-49,244)
and 68% fewer sheep (-933,407) in Taranaki compared to
1990. Since 2014, these numbers have continued to decline,
although at a reduced rate of -4% and -12%, respectively.
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the past decade. Changes
in river water temperature are more subtle, while air and
soil temperatures have risen sharply, with soil temperature
increasing at a rate of around 1.4°C per decade. Changes
over 10 to 15 year periods are affected by long-term climate
trends as well as changes due to shorter climatic cycles,
such as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation. An assessment
of cold temperature trends for air, soil and river water
suggests that in coming years we can
activity may have on the environment. In
addition, the applicant is required to identify the ways in which those effects can be avoided, remedied
or mitigated.
Schedule 4 can be viewed at www.trc.govt.nz/resource-consent-application-forms
AEE included? (please attach separate document) ☐ Yes
Where relevant the AEE must include, but not be limited to (tick all that apply): AEE Page Number Section
☐ The rate of discharge and hydrological effects
☐ Ecosystem health
included 24 inspections, 343 water samples collected for physico-chemical analysis, and four
bio-monitoring surveys of receiving waters. In addition, continuous monitoring of the
temperature of cooling water discharged and of the Inaha Stream was undertaken, and a staff
gauge rating was maintained for measurement of flow in the stream.
There was a fire at the inedibles plant on 12 January 2014, which affected the operation of the
plant and the monitoring undertaken for about 12 weeks.
The
management and, ultimately, through the refinement of methods
and considered responsible resource utilisation, to move closer to achieving sustainable development of the
region’s resources.
Evaluation of environmental and administrative performance
Besides discussing the various details of the performance and extent of compliance by the Trust, this report
also assigns a rating as to their environmental and administrative performance during the period under
review.
Environmental performance