there is any change in soil health, and if so, the direction of that change in relation to previously assessed samples. Sixteen of our consent monitoring programmes also have a soil health or soil quality monitoring component to ensure the consented activity does not adversely affect soil health. Regional results
Results from the most recent survey, October to November 2012, showed that 81% of soil samples met target ranges for soil productivity and health. Biological functioning was consistent
It’s that time of year again when I hit the road to visit our ex-situ partner gardens, checking in on the plants they’re growing on our behalf and delivering a few more. The project now spans 12 sites, from Kerikeri to Gore and east to Galatea in the Bay of Plenty. To date, we’ve distributed around 900 plants, replicating the Pukeiti collection by placing them where the microclimate suits them best. Spring is the ideal time for this work. As soil temperatures rise, new plantings can establish
January 2024 rainfall maps What you should know: The site maps show data from a selection of the sites we monitor, but not all of them.
The distribution maps are based on mathematical modelling and may not accurately represent actual rainfall in some unmonitored areas.
This is raw data and may not have been subjected to a quality control process. All efforts are made to ensure the integrity of the data, but the Council cannot guarantee its accuracy, or its suitability for any purpose. See the full
As the garden wakes from its season of slumber, we look forward to growth and renewal. The days stretch longer, buds burst into life, and the earth slowly warms above and below ground. In the ‘New Garden’, fresh grass thickens over newly laid topsoil, paths are re-contoured, and garden beds refined to improve flow. These changes create new vistas and help showcase the collection with depth and design in mind. Spring flowers are a highlight at Hollard Gardens, with the coming months offering a
Here's where you will find pages related to the update of the Resource Management Act and how that will affect the work of the Council.