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
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
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
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
ecology
inspection. The Company carried out air emission sampling and groundwater monitoring
through independent consultants and further storm water sampling, and forwarded the
results to the Council for audit and review.
Processing rates continued to increase during the period, particularly for herbicides.
The monitoring showed that the Company has had no significant impact on air quality in the
vicinity of the plant or on water quality in the Herekawe Stream. No complaint about odour
was
effects on local groundwater or surface water resources.
There were no unauthorised incidents recording non-compliance in respect of the resource
consent, or provisions in regional plans, during the period under review.
During the year, GPL demonstrated a high level of both environmental and administrative
performance with the resource consents.
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For reference, in the 2014-2015 year, 75% of consent holders in Taranaki monitored through
tailored compliance
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Data
What are data and why are they needed?
Data are facts and figures generated from measurements or observations which may be oral,
written or pictures. From data all deductions and observations are made.
Think about any aspect of your daily life. What you do is dependent upon information you
have gathered or been given by others. Your decisions take into account the information you
have available. If we do not have data or information,