Power Scheme Reconsenting 1
FORM 9
APPLICATION FOR RESOURCE CONSENT OR FAST-TRACK RESOURCE
CONSENT
Sections 88 and 145, Resource Management Act 1991
To Taranaki Regional Council
Private Bag 713
Stratford 4352
1. Trustpower Limited apply for the following types of resource consent:
All necessary resource consents to authorise the operation and maintenance of the
Mangorei Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Waiwhakaiho River catchment, including,
but
definitively whether these changes will have been detrimental or beneficial for
birds. However, the similar or higher abundance of redfin bullies and juvenile trout
within the residual reach, and the presence of various species within and upstream
of the residual reach river indicate that these species continue to provide prey for
birds along the river.
Several sites recognised as significant by the Taranaki Regional Council and/or the
New Plymouth District Council are located
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
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
continues to be an important resource for mahinga kai. Contemporary uses of
the site include cultural harvesting (fish, whitebait) and the site is valued because of its
biodiversity and conservation values. Te Atiawa has a physical, historical and spiritual
relationship with the Waitara River. All elements of the natural environment possess a
life force, or mouri. This is a critical element of the spiritual relationship of Te Atiawa to
the Waitara River which has a spiritual force
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
Trustpower proposes to take up to 7,787 l/s of water from Lake
Ratapiko for hydro-electricity generation purposes. The take will
occur via an intake tunnel located in the bed of Lake Ratapiko.
Further details of the activity are provided in the attached
Assessment of Environmental Effects. This application is being
made concurrently with 16 other applications relating to the
continued operation and maintenance of the Motukawa HEPS.
Is a structure on, under, or over a river bed required? Yes
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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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
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 socio-
economic effects;
b. physical effects on the locality, including landscape, amenity and visual effects;
c. ecosystems, including effects on plants, animals,