or studies commissioned by the Council on various aspects of fracking
operations. These range from hydrogeologic and seismic impact and risk investigations to
assessment of flare emissions, radioactivity, and waste disposal, including by deepwell
injection and landfarming. All the evidence points to fracking operations having no
significant adverse environmental effects, with this activity being managed effectively and
appropriately monitored for compliance.
However, as noted above,
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Purposes of statutory acknowledgement
Under section 89, and without limiting the rest of this schedule, the only purposes of this statutory
acknowledgement are—
(a) to require consent authorities, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, or the Environment Court to
have regard to this statutory
enhancing biodiversity generally, Accord partners also
agree that there is a need for an immediate focus on Taranaki’s most valuable, yet vulnerable,
biodiversity assets.
The Accord identifies three immediate priorities for maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in
the region. These are:
1. Protect the distribution and abundance of the 70 native animal species and 99 native plant
species whose natural ranges include Taranaki and which have been listed as “threatened”,
“at risk” or
discusses the results, their interpretations, and their significance for the environment.
Section 4 presents recommendations to be implemented in the 2018-2019 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
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 inspections and there were no complaints in relation to air emissions
from the site.
During the year, the Company demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and
a high level of administrative compliance with the resource consents. The Turangi Production
Station and associated wellsites were well managed
(a) to require consent authorities, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, or the Environment Court to
have regard to this statutory acknowledgement in relation to the Otoki Gorge scenic reserve, as
provided for in sections 90 to 92; and
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(b) to require consent authorities to forward summaries of resource consent applications to the
governance entity, as provided for in section 94; and
(c) to enable the
management of the sit controls. There were no discharges of unauthorised wood waste or
other materials found at inspection. There were no unauthorised incidents (UI’s) recording
non-compliance in respect of this consent holder during the period under review.
During the year, the Company demonstrated a high level of environmental and administrative
performance with the resource consents.
For reference, in the 2015-2016 year, 71% of consent holders in Taranaki monitored through
tailored
discusses the results, their interpretations, and their significance for the environment.
Section 4 presents recommendations to be implemented in the 2018-2019 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
general rates increase has been 0.97%.
Over the life of the 2018/2028 Long-Term Plan the general rates increase averages out at 2.8%
The Consultation Document on the proposed 2018/2028 Long-Term Plan and this proposed 2018/2028 Long-
Term Plan, set out the details and implications of what we’re proposing, and how you can tell us what you think
about them before we make final decisions.
You can make a submission online at www.trc.govt.nz, or by email or letter. If you want more information,
Resource Management Act 1991.
When carrying out its statutory responsibilities for managing the use, development and protection
of land, air or water resources in the Taranaki region, the Taranaki Regional Council is required to
make use of the enforcement provisions contained within Part 12 of the Resource Management Act.
The enforcement powers of the Resource Management Act are appropriately delegated to staff
with the policy direction set by the Council. This document sets out the