The
Waiwhakaiho River flows at above 20m3/s at SH3 (above the intake) just below 6% of the time
annually (based on 2013 to 2019 data), and just over 3% of the time in summer (December to
February). In the residual reach, 20m3/s flows are exceeded just over 4% of the time annually
and just under 3% of the time in summer. At flows of 20m3/s and above, interviewees indicate
that flows in the residual reach do not have any effect on whitewater or kayaking opportunities.
The Scheme has low
river,
stream or lake.
Unnamed watercourses that drain into the Motukawa Race and Lake
Ratapiko
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What purpose will the water be taken for? Other
Give details Hydro-electricity generation
Is the taking from a dam or weir (either existing or yet
to be constructed)?
No
Describe the method of taking in detail
waters did not show any effect
from discharges on the communities in the stream.
There were no adverse effects on the environment resulting from the exercise of the air discharge consent.
Ambient air quality monitoring at the Turangi Production Station showed that levels of carbon monoxide,
combustible gases, PM10 particulates, and nitrogen oxides were all below levels of concern at the time of
sampling. No offensive or objectionable odours were detected beyond the boundary during
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Application Details
Consent number of expiring consent 2053-3.2
If you have discussed this proposal with a Council staff
member, please give the person's name here:
Anna Johnston and Colin McLellan
What is the source of the water? Name the river, stream or
lake.
Waiwhakaiho River
What purpose will the water be taken for? Other
Give details Hydro-electricity generation
(TrustPower) owns and operates the Motukawa Hydroelectric Power Scheme
(Motukawa HEPS, or “MTK”) which is located mid-catchment in the Waitara catchment, between the
main stems of the Manganui and Waitara Rivers.
The majority of the current resource consents for the operation of the Scheme were originally
granted by Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) on 19 September 2001. Further consents were granted
on 27 July 2004 to enable the diversion and use of water for hydroelectric power generation
purposes along
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 wider community around an activity, and may include cultural and social-
economic
quality monitoring at the Maui Production Station showed that levels of carbon
monoxide, combustible gases, PM10 particulates, and nitrogen oxides were all below levels of concern at the
time of sampling. No offensive or objectionable odours were detected beyond the boundaries during
inspections.
During the period under review, OMV demonstrated an overall high level of both environmental
performance and administrative compliance with the resource consents. The Maui Production Station was
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Form No: A
Administration
All sections must be completed in full and accompanied by the initial deposit fee and the relevant activity form
(Form B). Failure to do so may result in your application not being accepted and/or returned.
Please name the Consents Officer or TRC staff
member you have discussed your application with
1) Applicant Details - Please complete either (A), (B) or (C)
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Office use only
Consent Number: 20-04888-2.0
Job Number: 10102
Date Received: 25 November 2020
Document Number:
New/Renewal/Change: Replace
Resource Consent Application - Discharge to Water or
Land
Application Purpose: Renewal of expiring consent
Online reference number: CA201105062
Completed on: 25 November 2020
Online application terms and conditions are accepted? Yes
The applicant is a: Company
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Office use only
Consent Number: 10895-1.0
Job Number: 10102
Date Received: 25 November 2020
Document Number:
New/Renewal/Change: Replace
Resource Consent Application - Structures
Application is for Excavate, drill, tunnel, disturb or deposit material on the bed of
a river or lake (Form 220)
Online reference number: CA201146783
Completed on: 25 Nov 2020
Online application terms and conditions are