Assimilation & Dilution of Dairy Shed Effluent Pond Discharges - published 2008
This is a study and discussion of in-stream environmental effects below a treatment pond system discharge. This study was designed and commissioned to look more closely the rate of assimilation and/or dilution of a discharge, to ascertain whether criteria can be developed for managing cumulative effects – that is,. controlling the number and effects of multiple discharges in close proximity into the same receiving environment. Hard copy: $15 + GST (Vol 1); $20 + GST (Vol 2)
| Volume 1 | 421 KB |
| Volume 2 | 2.6 MB |
Recreational Use of Coast, Rivers and Lakes in Taranaki 2007-2008 - published 2008
A comprehensive report taking in the results of a postal survey and observation counts. The postal survey was conducted to ascertain recreational use of and access to Taranaki rivers, lakes and the coast. This provides an indication of the pressures on water resources and what influences where people choose to go and the recreational activities they engage in. The observation counts were undertaken at well known recreational locations to gauge the type and degree of use.
| Water recreation survey report | 986 KB |
Stream Crossings - published 2006
Many small rivers and streams cross Taranaki farmland, especially on the ring plain, and a single farm may have a number of streams flowing through it. With the intensification of all types of farming and increasing farm size more vehicles and stock now have to cross streams and creeks. This brochure contains background information and advice for land owners and occupiers, covering topics such as bridges, culverts and resource consents. Hard copy: Free
| Stream Crossings brochure | 1.6 MB |
Guidelines for Earthworks in the Taranaki Region - published 2006
Guidance on practical, cost effective measures that can be applied to soil disturbance activities associated with earthworks to prevent or minimise the adverse effects of those activities on the environment, particularly on water quality. Hard copy: $20 + GST
| Guidelines | 845 KB |
Guide to Surface Water Availability and Allocation in Taranaki - published 2005
This Guide is designed to help water users or those planning to take or use surface water to interpret the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. It shows at a general level how much water can be taken, and from where in our rivers and streams. Hard copy: $20 + GST. Not available online
State of the Environment Monitoring Surface Water Availability in Taranaki - published 2003
The report presents a current assessment of the volumes of surface water and groundwater being abstracted from specific catchments. Part of the assessment also includes a review and update of hydrological statistics for those catchments. This assessment is considered to provide a means for monitoring consistency with the policies of the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. Hard copy: $15 + GST. Not available online
The water quality and biological condition of the Maketawa Catchment - published 2003
This report, prepared for the Council by Cawthron Institute, summarises information on the water quality, periphyton, macroinvertebrate, and fish communities of the Maketawa catchment based upon data held in the Council's biology and water quality databases. The Maketawa catchment drains the east-north-eastern slopes of Mount Taranaki. Hard copy: $20 + GST. Not available online.
A preliminary evaluation of surface water availability and demand for pasture irrigation purposes in Taranaki - published 2003
This report presents preliminary results of an assessment of availability and potential demand for surface water in the four most prospective irrigation zones in Taranaki (Normanby, Inaha, Hawera and Opunake] as defined in the Lincoln Environmental report, Optimisation of Farm Irrigation. Hard copy: $15 + GST. Not available online.
Dams, weirs and other barriers to fish passage in Taranaki - published 2001
Information on each dam, weir and other barrier within the Taranaki region identified by the Taranaki Regional Council with the potential to affect fish passage in the region. Hard copy: $25 + GST. Not available online
Rights of Passage: Removing the barriers for our freshwater fish
This booklet highlights the importance of providing unrestricted passage for fish along the length of Taranaki's streams and rivers. Hard copy: $20 + GST. Not available online,
Flood Standard Operating Procedure - published 2000
The Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941 requires the Taranaki Regional Council is 'to minimise and prevent damage within its district by floods and erosion'. This is the primary basis for the compilation of this Flood Event Standard Operating Procedure. Under the Resource Management Act, the Council has the function of controlling the use of land for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating natural hazards, including flooding. This document contains the framework to be used during periods of high rainfall and flood events. Hard copy: $15 + GST. Not available online.
Water Shortage Event Standard Operating Procedure - published 2000
The Resource Management Act requires the Taranaki Regional Council to manage the region's water resources so as to avoid, remedy, or mitigate any adverse effects of water resource use, to sustain the potential of the water resources for future generations, and to safeguard the life-supporting capacity of water and aquatic ecosystems. This includes water shortage events. This operating procedure has been prepared to outline the operational procedures that the Council will follow when managing a water shortage event. Hard copy: $15 + GST. Not available online.