hornwort will eventually
become dominant, out-competing E. densa and L. major. While this is not expected to cause
significant impacts on the ecology of Lake Rotorangi or on the hydroelectric scheme, there is
now greater potential for it to spread to nearby lakes, where such impacts could be much more
severe e.g. Lake Rotokare. The next macrophyte survey of Lake Rotorangi is due to be
performed in the 2017-2018 period.
Lake condition, in terms of lake productivity, continued to be within the
moment, making it an ideal
location to study whio food without
disturbing the ducks. We found a diverse
range of juicy bugs including some supersized
stonefly, magnificent mayfly and chunky
dobsonfly larvae. We also calculated
macroinvertebrate community index (MCI)
scores of over 130, indicating excellent water
quality, as you’d expect for pristine rainforest
streams.
To book a trip to Pukeiti Rainforest or any
other field trips and lessons, email me on
invasive, and is expected to eventually
become dominant, out-competing E. densa and L. major. While this is not expected to cause
significant impacts on the ecology of Lake Rotorangi or on the hydroelectric scheme, there is
now greater potential for it to spread to nearby lakes, where such impacts could be much
more severe e.g. Lake Rotokare. This may be the subject of further investigation by the
Taranaki Regional Council. The next macrophyte survey of Lake Rotorangi is due to be
performed in the
ideas further
(education@trc.govt.nz). Either I can
provide advice to help you run your own
BioBlitz or I can organise and run a
BioBlitz for your class with your support.
Have fun!
Nāku noa nā,
Dr Emily Roberts
Tēnā koutou katoa
Over the last two terms, schools in Taranaki
have been BioBlitzing up a storm! A BioBlitz
is a concentrated effort to discover and
record as many living things as possible
within a set location over a limited time
period. It
that are payable to the Council under the Act;
3. notes that the functions of the Waitara River Committee may be performed only in
relation to matters that are within the role and responsibilities of the Council under
the Local Government Act 2002 or any other enactment;
4. notes that the Act requires the Council to take all reasonable steps to enter an
agreement with the Waitara River Authorities to constitute the Waitara River
Committee;
5. notes that it is the responsibility of
pollution
incidents and take appropriate enforcement action.
Supply 450,000 riparian plants each year, with the aim of
completing the Taranaki Riparian Management Programme
by 2020.
Work with landowners, and other groups to enhance the
region’s indigenous biodiversity.
Control or eradicate pest animals and plants.
Provide passenger transport services in urban New
Plymouth and regional Taranaki.
Enhance the comprehensive civil defence emergency
management system in Taranaki.
Complete
consenting process is becoming more streamlined with ongong
system improvements being made to manage consenting risks and to reduce costs (e.g., on-line resource consent applications). Consent
processing guidelines are also being reviewed. There have been no objections or appeals against consent decisions. The 100% consent
processing timeframe compliance has been maintained, meaning activities are not being delayed.
OUTPUTS/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATIONS
Performance measure Actual
costs (e.g., on-line resource
consent applications). Consent processing guidelines are also being reviewed. There have been no objections or appeals against consent
decisions. The 100% consent processing timeframe compliance has been maintained, meaning activities are not being delayed.
OUTPUTS/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATIONS
Performance measure Actual performance
Provide appropriate and timely information in response to
100% of requests for assistance in implementing Resource
is progressing and the forecast for the rest of the year.
This QOR presents the achievement of the programmes of work established by the Council in the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.
Except as noted below the Council is achieving all the measures and targets established in the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.
The following performance measures are noted as being orange. That is, performance to date is at risk of not achieving the target or
there is a risk that the year end
animal body
temperature fluctuations, which can result in lower animal
performance. For example, heat stress can result in reduced
milk synthesis and/or meat and fibre production (growth
rate).
Most cultivars of perennial ryegrass are now available with
or without endophyte, although there is a trade-off between
plant persistence and animal performance. For example,
high producing (low endophyte) pasture is susceptible to
ASW damage.
New research is looking at developing endophytes that are