and
maps and to identify where further information gathering should be focused.
The report identifies reaches of coast where better understanding coastal erosion rates is
important for management perspectives. The following reaches have been selected on the
basis of level of existing or future use and development; the existence of baseline information
from which to monitor changes; opportunities for partnerships with businesses or where the
reach is representative of a longer stretch of
scientific terms, and a bibliography, are
presented at the end of the report.
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The Resource Management Act (1991) and monitoring 1.2.1
The Resource Management Act 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 a discharger, and may
include cultural and socio-economic
conditions allowed, or to the Kahouri Stream during high flow
conditions. This report for the period July 2010 – June 2014 describes the monitoring
programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council to assess the Company’s
environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and
environmental effects of the Company’s activities.
During the period, the Company demonstrated a ‘improvement required’ level for
environmental performance and compliance with the resource
year.
Recommended
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
1. receives the memorandum Report on Advocacy and Response activates for the 2017/2018
year
2. notes that twenty-four (24) submissions were made during the year on the policy
initiatives of other agencies
3. notes that senior staff were also involved in various working parties or other fora
on central and local government policy development and review projects.
Bailey/Littlewood
Councillor M P Joyce left
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A stockproof fence protects trees and shrubs on
retired banks.
On unfenced banks, grazing pressure needs to
be regulated to avoid pasture depletion and soil
loss.
Whichever management option is selected
for riparian margins on the farm - complete
retirement, or tree planting in the absence
of fences (as may be the case in some hill
country situations) - bank vegetation needs
to be maintained, in order
the Proposed Coastal
Plan for Taranaki
2. notes that 61 submissions have been received on the Proposed Plan
3. agrees that the Proposed Coastal Plan for Taranaki - Summary of Decisions Requested
document be publicly notified
4. agrees that the Council invite further submissions in support or opposition to
submissions made on the Proposed Plan.
Raine/Muir
Policy and Planning Committee - Confirmation of Minutes
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Policy and Planning Committee Meeting
of nuisance
weeds or algae, and human health risks from microbial pathogens or toxic algae. Microbial pathogens in the
water can enter the body by ingestion, or through the ears, nasal passages, mucous membranes or cuts in the
skin, and can cause gastrointestinal illness, respiratory symptoms, or more harmful diseases like hepatitis A.
Microbial contamination is a concern in in both rivers and lakes, whilst the presence of toxic cyanobacteria is
primarily a concern of lakes.
Suitability
residents, business and
visitors.
PROSPEROUS TARANAKI
A region that boasts a sustainable, resilient and
innovative economy that prospers within the natural
and social environment.
SECURE AND HEALTHY TARANAKI
A region that provides a safe, healthy and friendly place
to live, work or visit.
SUSTAINABLE TARANAKI
A region that appreciates its natural environment and
its physical and human resources in planning, delivery
and protection.
TOGETHER TARANAKI
A region that is
2020: Phosphorous reduction (in pond chemical
dosing) upgrade
• 2022: Investigate land disposal options
• 2025: Land disposal or nitrogen reduction (in pond
media) upgrade depending on the outcomes of the
land disposal investigation
The timeframe and works are dependent on the
monitoring results and ensuring ratepayer affordability.
The current Taranaki Regional Council ecological
monitoring requirements will continue to apply and be
undertaken. This means that the wastewater
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Cyclaneusma occurs near the stem in the central crown, is
bright yellow, and affects scattered and susceptible trees
particularly following mild winters with uniform rainfall.
Although this fungi causes growth loss, there is no known
cost-effective solution except for tree selection at thinning.
Armillaria is a root-rot fungi and can cause considerable
mortality, particularly on logged native forest
(podocarp/tawa forests) sites or second-rotation exotic
plantations. In 2 to 5 year