page Number 4 DESCRIPTION The banded kokopu is a member of the Galaxiidae or whitebait family. They usually grow to around 200mm long but have been known to reach up to 260mm. Like all galaxiids, the banded kokopu lacks scales and has a thick leathery skin that is covered with mucus. Their dark brownish-olive skin can be distinguished from the other galaxiid species by thin, pale, vertical bands along the sides and over the back of the fish.
These two sites also exceeded MfE guideline levels more than other beaches in the region, with Ohawe reaching MfE Alert level four times and Waitara East entering MfE Action mode once. During the 2012-2013 season, 7 of the 13 beach sites recorded the lowest or equal lowest SEM enterococci median counts to date (Fitzroy, Ngamotu, Opunake, Patea, Mana, Waverley and Wai-inu). This may reflect a prolonged dry summer. Sites in Taranaki compared favorably to national results, with 89% of
one SEM sample entered the Alert category at Ohawe and all SEM samples were below Alert level at Oakura Surf Club, indicating a low and acceptable health risk to beach users during dry weather conditions. During the 2011-2012 summer season, 5 of the 12 beach sites recorded the lowest or equal lowest SEM enterococci median counts to date (Wai-iti, Urenui, Onaero, Onaero Beach Settlement and Fitzroy). Although medians were typically low, high one-off sample counts (>900 enterococci
using the Iris Programme, which replaced the BG Base Programme, and posting the information on our web-site www.pukeiti.org.com. This information can also be accessed through the TRC site. At this site click on Gardens, then under ‘Pukeiti’ click on Plant Hunters’ Station and when the next page appears click on Go to Pukeiti Plant Hunters’ Station and then in the box that appears, name the plant or group that you wish to search. It will give you a description of the plant, where it can
The big picture the coastal environment Coastal Plan review: Some aspects of the Proposed Coastal Plan – the objectives and general policies – apply to what’s called the coastal environment. The coastal environment is defined as the area where ‘coastal processes, influences or qualities are significant’. As the diagram above shows, this extends inland. One obvious example would be sand dunes. cross-boundary effects, where activities in the coastal marine area may impact on land
climber, the longfin eel can climb steep falls and is found in almost all of New Zealand’s waterways from sea level to 1150m altitude and up to 314km inland. Habitats include streams, rivers, wetlands and lakes. Juveniles prefer shallow fast-flowing water with coarse substratum, while adults are more common under the cover of river banks or large debris in slower flowing water. Longfin eel only breed once in their life. Adult males mature at around 25 years
usually wavy, and leaves are arranged in opposite pairs. Swamp maire has evolved a specialized root system (pneumatophores, or breathing roots) enabling it to establish in areas of poor drainage. The powdery, orange-brown, peg-like roots extend above the soil surface to take in air, particularly where conditions are wet. A member of the Myrtaceae family, it has white rata-like brush flowers which appear through summer. The bright red berries provide a showy display. They are
page Consent Holder Subtype Primary Industry Purpose Activity Purpose R2/10673-1.1 NZ Transport Agency Structure - Bridge (Coastal) Road/Bridge Construction or Maintenance New R2/10674-1.1 NZ Transport Agency Discharge to water (CMA) Road/Bridge Construction or Maintenance New Consent Holder Subtype Primary Industry Purpose Activity Purpose R2/1315-1.3 Todd Energy Limited Land - DWI Hydrocarbon Exploration Change R2/3608-3.0 Goreland Partnership Land - animal waste Dairy
strategies and regional land transport programmes were replaced by a new single regional planning document – the regional land transport plan, which combines elements of both former documents. The first such plan for the region, the Regional Land Transport Plan for Taranaki 2015/16–2020/21 (the Plan or RLTP), was developed during 2014/15 and approved by Council on the 7 April 2015. It came into effect on 1 July 2015, and can be viewed at
Taranaki region. Ecological context High One of Taranaki’s most significant habitats for brown mudfish. Provides good connectivity to other wetlands and KNE’s in the area. Sustainability Positive In relatively good vegetative condition and key ecological processes still influence the site. Under appropriate management, it can remain resilient to existing or potential threats. Management threats and response Potential and actual threats to the sustainability of the Four Sisters