Here's all the information about the rules around feedlots and stockholding areas. What are feedlots and stockholding areas?A feedlot is a stockholding area where cattle are kept for at least 80 days in any six-month period and are fed exclusively by hand or machine while a stockolding area is an area for holding cattle at a density that means pasture or other ground cover can’t be maintained. Both areas pose a high-risk to the quality of our waterways if not managed well. The
to become more common with the effects of climate change.” Ms Matthews added that the total number of fish deaths is likely to be higher than the number reported given that some could have been scavenged or washed out to sea prior to the investigation. The Council is currently seeking views on freshwater targets for the region’s rivers and streams. To have your say, head to www.trc.govt.nz/helpshapetherules to see information on targets for E. coli, nutrients and sediment and targets and limits
the plants that farmers have bought independently or grown themselves. That’s an incredible achievement for our Riparian Management Programme.” The focus of the programme is currently to carry out audits on all existing riparian management plans to ensure the existing plantings and buffers are working as intended. Landowners can contact their LMO at any time for advice and information. For more details or to order plants for the 2026 winter planting, email riparian@trc.govt.nz or call 0800 736
Find out more information about water metering and reporting in Taranaki. The Government Regulations for Measuring and Reporting Water Takes 2010 came into effect in November 2010, requiring anyone with consent to take water at a rate of 5 litres per second or more to measure and record their water take with an accuracy of plus or minus 5%. In September 2020 an amendment was made to this regulation which now requires all water users with resource consents of 5 litres per second or more to
Find out more information about water metering and reporting in Taranaki. The Government Regulations for Measuring and Reporting Water Takes 2010 came into effect in November 2010, requiring anyone with consent to take water at a rate of 5 litres per second or more to measure and record their water take with an accuracy of plus or minus 5%. In September 2020 an amendment was made to this regulation which now requires all water users with resource consents of 5 litres per second or more to
In Taranaki you may dump certain wastes on your farm as long as it doesn’t impact the environment, neighbours or become a health hazard. The rules are there to protect our environment and prevent toxic materials from contaminating water or soil. Here are the dos and don'ts of on-farm dumping Do
Only use on-farm dumps for waste directly generated on the property, preferably inert materials
Reduce, reuse or recycle to cut down on what goes into the dump.
Position the dump on clay soils and 25m
In Taranaki you may dump certain wastes on your farm as long as it doesn’t impact the environment, neighbours or become a health hazard. The rules are there to protect our environment and prevent toxic materials from contaminating water or soil. Here are the dos and don'ts of on-farm dumping Do
Only use on-farm dumps for waste directly generated on the property, preferably inert materials
Reduce, reuse or recycle to cut down on what goes into the dump.
Position the dump on clay soils and 25m