values 73
Appendix III: Current policy framework for outstanding and high freshwater values 81
Appendix IV: Summary of rivers and lakes with outstanding or regionally significant freshwater values 83
References 87
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Table 1: Framework for assessing the significance of freshwater biophysical, sensory and
associative values 15
Table 2: Water bodies of regional significance for contact recreation 41
Table 3:
Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020 (NES-FW) as part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms and came into effect on 3 September 2020. As of 1 January 2025, these regulations were revoked and no longer apply. This means that resource consent is no longer required under the NES-FW for the conversion of non-dairy land to dairy farmland, however a consent may still be required under our Regional Freshwater Plan. If you are unsure or require clarification, please seek advice from Council on
art, a programme of conservation and predator-free events will run over the three Sundays of the Showcase. Highlights include a talk by Predator Free Miramar’s Dan Henry on the community’s mission to bring birds back to Wellington’s eastern suburbs and guided walks with the Taranaki Kiwi Trust to learn about the kiwi that call Pukeiti home. Early risers can join a guided walk to take in the dawn chorus, or if mornings are not your thing, there’s a night walk to see what comes to life in the bush
relation to this decision; and in accordance with section 79 of
the Act, determines that it does not require further information, further assessment of options or
further analysis of costs and benefits, or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision
on this matter.
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it will take innovation, cutting edge technology, collaboration and determination, of which the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki team has shown they have in abundance.” Report a Possum! If you see or hear a possum in the Zero Possum area, please report it as soon as possible at www.trc.govt.nz/possum or call 0800 736 222. Please include as exact a location as you can.
New regulations to protect wetlands were introduced in the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020 (NES-F) as part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms. For decades, protecting wetlands’ water quality and biodiversity values has been a priority for the Council and we have worked with Taranaki landowners to protect and enhance the region’s precious wetlands through our riparian and biodiversity programmes. Wetlands – swamps, marshes, bogs and the like – are the meeting
ability to face challenges in the future depends on planning today." The Regional Transport Committee encourages the community to read the draft plan and submit feedback on any or all areas of interest, he says. Public consultation will run from Friday, 16 February 2024 until 4pm Saturday, 16 March 2024. Detailed information and a submission form are available at www.trc.govt.nz/transport2024 or call the Council on 0800 736 222 to request a copy. Following a hearing in April, the RTLP will be
Individuals who carry out illegal earthworks to realign or reclaim waterways may face prosecution and potentially a hefty fine, Taranaki Regional Council says. The warning was made after Judge Dickey in the New Plymouth District Court ordered dairy farmer Denis Goodwin to pay a fine of $42,000 after he previously admitted carrying out illegal earthworks on his Komene Road, Ōkato, farm. Goodwin admitted three charges of breaching the Resource Management Act 1991 by discharging sediment (a
(06)765-7127 or email consents@trc.govt.nz.
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Mail: Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352.
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If you have any questions relating to completion of this application form, please contact the Consents
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Lodge the application by signing below and sending the completed form
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