water in those rivers. “We live in a fantastic part of the world but it’s fair to say the environment is extremely dynamic and things can change very quickly so please always be aware of the dangers from flooding and have a plan to get to safety if the rivers rise fast.” The Council provides information to Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) about rainfall and river flows during weather events, and alerts are issued by CDEM to the public with support from the Council via its
Our hydrology team crunches the data to bring you these monthly and yearly summaries. Note: The rainfall distribution maps (right column) are prepared using data interpolated from measurements taken at sites where rainfall is monitored by the Council. These maps are based on mathematical modelling and may not accurately represent actual rainfall in some unmonitored areas.
and I will work to ensure both environmental and economic benefits can be realised for the whole of Taranaki to enjoy. Three questions for John: What are the biggest issues facing the TRC and the region?
Transitioning from the historical "energy province" based on oil and gas and what "new energy" will be and having policies in place to both allow economic growth while maintaining the environmental protection.
Second is the changing climate and in particular increased heavy rainfall events leading
ill, while dogs may be attracted to the musty smell. “This is earlier than we typically expect to find cyanobacteria in our rivers and is likely due to the drier winter we had - heavy rainfall and high water flow help to flush cyanobacteria.” The Council is closely monitoring cyanobacteria levels at selected rivers and lakes (where it is called planktonic) as part of its Can I Swim Here? programme, which began this week and runs through until March. “As we kick off the Can I Swim Here? programme,
