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These awards highlight and celebrate mighty efforts right across the
community. The actions of the winners and many others like them are a
major reason that Taranaki enjoys a generally good and improving
environment.
Farmers, businesses and Councils are spending millions to protect and
enhance the environment, and just as important is the hours and sweat invested by
volunteers, as individuals or groups, in projects big and small, and the work of
teachers striving to
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guideline limits for long filaments (refer Table 1 for all results).
For the TRC Periphyton Index, the median index value for 2012-2014 monitoring showed
that 13 sites (62%) recorded ‘Very good’ rating, 7 sites (33%) recorded ‘Good’ rating, and one
site (5%) recorded ‘moderate’ rating. None were in a ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ condition of
periphyton proliferation.
Table 1: Summary of SEM periphyton results for 2012-2014 monitoring year
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of whitebait upstream of the weir. It is unknown whether these whitebait were juvenile inanga or a
climbing species such as banded kokopu or koaro.
These observations suggest that at times, under certain conditions, fish passage is possible through the intake
tunnels. Observations made at the scheme found that a high lake level produces the slowest velocities through
the intake tunnels and where water enters the intake tunnels, there is minimal change in water level (Photo 1).
It is
myrtle species being listed as Threatened or at Risk. Three climbing
rata species from the Myrtle family are present at this site and are
listed nationally as 'Threatened'.
Representativeness - High The remnants are of a forest type that is now rare in Taranaki
(WF13 Tawa, kohekohe, rewarewa, hinau, podocarp forest, <20%
original extent remaining in region). Contains indigenous
vegetation on F5.2b and H1.3a- 'Acutely Threatened' LENZ
environments.
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Ecological Context -
National
Park. The site consists of approx. 63ha of cut over or well regenerated native bush remnants which are
occasionally separated by clearings or fingers of pasture. The site has been identified as a priority for
management as a good example of MF8-3: Kahikatea, rimu, kamahi forest. This forest type is considered
Reduced with less than 50% of this type of forest remaining in Taranaki. Notable vegetation includes a
number of ‘Threatened’ species such as swamp maire, and three species of
for agricultural impacts ($million) ..........23
Table 15: Sensitivity tests of outcomes by option ........................................................25
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Executive Summary
A freshwater plan (the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki, or RFWP) has been in effect
in Taranaki since October 2001, and Taranaki Regional Council is currently reviewing this
plan. As part of the review the Council is assessing the economic costs and benefits of
including
to farm
At farm gate check the compliance history on laptop
Enter the property and take every practicable measure to locate the consent holder
(farm owner) or occupier (sharemilker/worker) to notify the inspection. Show
warrant. Establish cow numbers being milked and compare with consent limit.
Check dairy shed to ensure facility discharges to a sump. This includes adjoining
races that may be washed and the sand trap. Also check the stormwater diversion
device.
Follow
hydrocarbon or hazardous
substance spill;
Appendix 'E' Uruti Site Consent Compliance Plan
Rev D-04/09/2017
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QUARTERLY OPERATIONAL REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2019 1
Executive summary
This is the Quarterly Operational Report (QOR) for the three months ended 30 September 2020. The purpose of a QOR is to
present a snapshot of the Council progressing through the delivery of the programme of activities agreed to in that year’s
annual plan or long-term plan. It is designed to give a feel for how the Council is progressing and the forecast for the rest of the
year.
This QOR presents the