strips of land
adjacent to waterways. They extend from
the edge of the floodplain to the waterway
itself. The width of a riparian margin
depends on the channel’s shape, and how
it relates to groundwater movement
through underlying rock or alluvium. An
important component of the riparian
margin is its vegetation. The composition
of this vegetation greatly influences the
functions of the riparian margin.
ISSUES
Streambank erosion releases sediment
and nutrients to waterways. Soil
housing affordability and housing development. The report also includes information on business land
and floor space.
Summary of findings:
We are expected to be a medium-high population growth district.
Residential Indicator Group 1: In general all the indicators in this group have increased with the
exception of the housing affordability measure. This leads us to believe that while the cost of
building or buying your first home has increased, it is less than the rate of
submission to the
Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352 or by email: consents@trc.govt.nz.
Submissions must be received no later than 29 July 2016.
Submissions must be on Form 13, which is available from the Taranaki Regional Council offices or
may be downloaded from www.trc.govt.nz. The submission must be dated and signed, and include
the following information:
1. name and contact details of person making the submission (including email if applicable);
2. details of
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For assistance or information on
environmental education contact:
Emily Roberts, Education Officer
Taranaki Regional Council
education@trc.govt.nz
www.trc.govt.nz
Every class at Stratford Primary participated in the school BioBlitz at King Edward
Park, Stratford last term. They learnt how to hunt for bugs and identify plants
and birds using resources provided through Backyard Biodiversity –Taiao
Taiepa Ki Tua. Check out the huge diversity of species that
idea is to recognise and protect
their special nature while not interfering with non-surfing
activities.
and the
Increase protection for the surf breaks, because no
development or activity would be allowed to have an
adverse effect on them. This is the same level of
protection as for nationally significant surf breaks, and
a greater level of protection than for other regionally
significant surf breaks.
Provide protection for other values including cultural,
ideas and collaborations. For more
information contact Josh Richardson at Venture Taranaki, josh@venture.org.nz, 06 759 5158.
The PSP projects allow schools to work alongside scientists and tech experts on questions or
problems that are relevant to them and have enduring educational value. This is the fourth round
of PSP funding for Taranaki and for the previous three rounds TRC staff have been providing
scientific support for environment-based projects run through schools. The
streambanks, and by industry
and communities eliminating waste discharges to
waterways, or significantly reducing their impact.
We’re talking about millions of dollars and
thousands of hours of work. And in the case
of farmers, it’s been voluntary.
But there’s more work ahead of us. The
Government is taking a fresh approach to
freshwater management, and new requirements
have started to emerge. Those of you involved in
activities that may affect rivers and streams
should …
crucial role in freshwater ecology and respond to changes in a variety of factors
including water quality, hydrology and habitat. While a water sample will reveal water chemistry at the time
of sampling, and thus give an indication of pressures on stream ecology, assessing the state of the
freshwater macroinvertebrate communities will show the cumulative influences of these factors over the
recent past as well as being a primary indicator of whether a stream is healthy or otherwise. The
predator control and biodiversity protection. Look
at the projects here on the Mounga, up to the north at Parininihi, to the south at Lake
Rotokare, or even in the eastern hillcountry at Purangi. And in between there are dozens of
landowners doing similar work in small bush blocks and wetlands.
Taranaki has built up a small army of professionals and volunteers with commitment,
expertise and staying power in the field of predator control and biodiversity protection.
Once again,
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June 2020
FRESHWATER REFORMS: TARANAKI UPDATE
Key changes have improved the Government’s national freshwater policies. However,
challenging details remain to be worked through.
The Government last week announced its revised freshwater regulation regime, moderating
its original approach in a number of areas and delaying a decision on any need for or the
content of rules around nutrient limits.
Generally, these changes are to be welcomed. They reflect the …