concern at the time of sampling. No offensive or objectionable odours were detected beyond the boundary
during inspections and there were no complaints in relation to air emissions from the site.
For reference, in the 2022-2023 year, consent holders were found to achieve a high level of environmental
performance and compliance for 878 (87%) of a total of 1007 consents monitored through the Taranaki
tailored monitoring programmes, while for another 96 (10%) of the consents a good level of
terms, and a bibliography, are presented at the end of
the report.
1.1.3 The Resource Management Act 1991 and monitoring
The RMA primarily addresses environmental ‘effects’ which are defined as positive or adverse, temporary or
permanent, past, present or future, or cumulative. Effects may arise in relation to:
a. the neighbourhood or the wider community around an activity, and may include cultural and social-
economic effects;
b. physical effects on the locality, including landscape,
environment.
Section 4 presents recommendations to be implemented in the 2022-2023 monitoring year.
A glossary of common abbreviations and scientific terms, and a bibliography, are presented at the end of
the report.
1.1.3 The Resource Management Act 1991 and monitoring
The RMA primarily addresses environmental ‘effects’ which are defined as positive or adverse, temporary or
permanent, past, present or future, or cumulative. Effects may arise in relation to:
a. the neighbourhood or the
Status
The relationship with mana whenua in the region
continues to positively develop with a wide range of
activities underway and planned that will assist the
region.
Review
The Council will, with iwi, review the effectiveness of
its policies and processes for working with iwi at
times and places or in ways agreed with iwi.
page
13
Te kāhui kaimahi
Staff capacity
To undertake its activities, the Council employs a permanent staff with wide-ranging professional,
a bibliography are presented at the end of the
report.
The Resource Management Act 1991 and monitoring
The RMA promotes the sustainable management of natural and physical resources, in a manner which
avoids, remedies, or mitigates adverse environmental effects. These effects may impact:
a. the neighbourhood or the wider community around an activity, and may include cultural and social-
economic effects;
b. physical effects on the locality, including landscape, amenity and visual
seafarers began to head out
for a trip on the water. The safety campaign
is urging recreational boat users to carry
properly fitted lifejackets or personal
floatation devices on board and follow
simple rules to keep everyone safe
this summer.
Groups and individuals who have gone
above and beyond in their mahi to protect
the region were honoured at the 2023
Taranaki Regional Council Environmental
Awards. The winners included a project to
protect 70km of coastline, an
technical data.
Section 3 discusses the results, their interpretations, and their significance for the environment.
Section 4 presents recommendations to be implemented in the 2023-2024 monitoring year.
A glossary of common abbreviations and scientific terms, and a bibliography, are presented at the end of
the report.
1.1.3 The Resource Management Act 1991 and monitoring
The RMA primarily addresses environmental ‘effects’ which are defined as positive or adverse, temporary or
by 25% by 2033.
More bus routes and services ranked as
the highest single desired transport
improvement, with better road surfaces
second and improved cycling options
third.
80% of respondents would like to travel
more actively (through walking, cycling
etc) as part of their daily lives.
There’s a concern about road safety in
the region, and many people are willing to
trade off faster travel journey times for
improved levels of safety.
Many people would start using the bus,
or use it more, if
by 25% by 2033.
More bus routes and services ranked as
the highest single desired transport
improvement, with better road surfaces
second and improved cycling options
third.
80% of respondents would like to travel
more actively (through walking, cycling
etc) as part of their daily lives.
There’s a concern about road safety in
the region, and many people are willing to
trade off faster travel journey times for
improved levels of safety.
Many people would start using the bus,
or use it more, if
the online surveys (available 25 September 2023) at
www.trc.govt.nz/freshwater, attending one of our workshops or by writing to the Council at
policy@trc.govt.nz
page
Coastal Terraces Freshwater Management Unit Discussion Document Page | i
Table of contents
Page
Coastal Terraces FRESHWATER MANAGEMENT UNIT Discussion Document
Purpose and contents of this discussion document i
About the Coastal Terraces Freshwater Management Unit 1
Background 3