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
3110 or consents@manawaenergy.co.nz
Location: Motukawa Power Station, Motukawa Road, Ratapiko & Mangaotea
Aqueduct, Mangaotea Road, Ratapiko
Consent No: 3369-3.0
Application lodged: To take and use up to 5200 litres/second of water from the Manganui River
for hydroelectric power generation purposes
Consent No: 3371-3.0
Application lodged: To divert and use stormwater run-off and the entire flow of various unnamed
watercourses draining into the Motukawa Race and into Lake
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
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,
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
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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
requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA 2002) and the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).
Please note standing orders do not apply to advisory bodies or workshops unless
incorporated in their specific terms of reference.
It is mandatory that councils adopt standing order for the conduct of their meetings
and the meetings of any subordinate bodies, such as committees and subcommittees
(see cl. 27 Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002).
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
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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