Upcoming meetings (dates and times subject to change): September 2017
Monday 18 September, 10.30am: Ordinary Council meeting October 2017
Tuesday 17 October, 9.30am: Consents & Regulatory Committee Tuesday 17 October, 10.30am: Policy & Planning Committee Tuesday 24 October, 10am: Executive, Audit & Risk Committee Tuesday 31 October, 10.30am: Ordinary Council meeting November 2017
Thursday 16 November, 10.30am: Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee Tuesday 21 November, 9.30am: Consents &
reports the results of the programmes jointly. This
report discusses the environmental effects of Methanex’s use of water, land and air, and is the 41st
combined annual report by the Council for Methanex or preceding companies operating the same site.
1.1.2 Structure of this report
Section 1 of this report is a background section. It sets out general information about:
• consent compliance monitoring under the RMA and the Council’s obligations;
• the Council’s approach to monitoring sites
What are the climate trends in Taranaki, and what will climate change mean for our region? HOW CLIMATE CHANGE WILL IMPACT TARANAKI The Council commissioned NIWA to undertake a review of climate change projections and impacts for the Taranaki region. Climate change projections and impacts for Taranaki 2022 looks at the expected changes for a range of climate variables out to the year 2100. Read the report Taranaki is one of the sunniest and windiest regions in Aotearoa. Its climate is largely
August was exceptionally wet, with many rain-gauges collecting more than twice the typical rain for the month. The average was 176.6% of the long-term average, and ranged from 80% at Rimunui Station to 387% at Dawson Falls. Year to date rainfall is sitting between 113% (Manganui at SH3 Midhirst) and 211% (Dawson Falls) with an average of 141.7% of normal. Cape Egmont remains at around 211% of normal to date and has already received 95% of a typical year’s rain in eight months. Mean river flows
any recommendations that might be made by the review.
e) determined that this decision be recognised as not significant in terms of section 76 of the Local
Government Act 2002
f) determined that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local Government
Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in accordance with section 79 of
the Act, determined that it does not require further information, further assessment of options or
further
Business category winners in the 2021 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Taranaki District Health Board - for a solid and broadly based commitment to sustainability, recognising that a healthy population needs a healthy environment From rooftop solar panels to predator traps in the grounds, the Taranaki District Health Board is committed to action at all levels to protect the environment, reduce emissions and cut waste. It’s breaking new ground on the journey. As the country’s
A major focus of the Council is to ensure the health of Taranaki's rivers and streams, and to monitor them regularly.
July was very wet. Rainfall for July was on average 178.4% of the long-term average, and ranged from 111.8% at Omahine at Moana Trig in South Taranaki to 296.4% at Dawson Falls. Rainfall was particularly high from Cape Egmont across the Maunga and heading south-west towards Eltham. Year to date rainfall is sitting between 109.3% (Kotare at OSullivans) and 200.8% (Kapoaiaia at Lighthouse) with an average of 136.2% of normal. Mean river flows for July were way up from June, and generally above
show that hydrocarbon contaminants
and chloride are present at concentrations which exceed the assessment criteria set out in the consent
conditions. These contaminants do not necessarily pose a risk to human health while they remain in the soil,
but may adversely impact aquatic organisms if hydrocarbons leach into surface or groundwater.
The spring biological survey of the Mangatengehu tributary concluded that the macroinvertebrate
community was in a very poor or poor condition. This was