floodwalls and stopbanks.
Floodgates to prevent floodwater travelling up stormwater pipes into the township.
Temporary barriers for use when there is a risk of flooding.
The Waitara scheme is now very resilient. But there remains a small risk that damage could occur during a very large flood, which might compromise the level of protection afforded to the township. We keep a careful eye on the scheme’s performance during very heavy rainfall and occupants can expect a timely warning if we do see greater
climate with generally abundant rainfall. The incised nature of ring plain streams means that flooding is not a major problem. However, occasional intense rainfall events can lead to rapid rises in river levels and flooding in hill country valleys and elsewhere. See our monthly rainfall summaries Top of page The peopleFigures from the 2018 census show the total population of Taranaki stands at 117,561, an increase of 7.3% over the 2013 census figure. Taranaki’s population accounts for 2.5% of New
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Provisional data onlyRegional Council
Taranaki
Total rainfall (mm)to date
xxx yy%
KEY
% of average ‘year to date’ rainfall
xxx yy %
NEW
PLYMOUTH
H WERAĀ
ELTHAM
Kaka Rd
P teaā
K tareō
Motunui
Brooklands
Inglewood
Pohokura
SaddleNorth Egmont
Stratford
Huinga
Cape Egmont
Dawson Falls
Upper Glenn Rd
Whareroa
Rimunui
Jan-Dec 2220 Rainfall
11 %22,409
1 %242,747
1 %271,999
1 %221,931
1 %222,846
1 72 %2,504
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swimming. Can you see your feet in water that's knee-deep? If not, it's best to swim when the water clears. Toxic algae Potentially toxic algae are naturally occurring and live in a range of waterways. During the summer months, when rainfall is low toxic algae can start to bloom and produce toxins. These natural toxins, known as cyanotoxins, can be a threat to humans and animals when eaten, even licked, or when water containing the toxins is swallowed. Potentially toxic algae differ from harmless bright
