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
Mutunga people. Ngāti Mutunga also used the Mimi River for baptizing. This has been Takahia due to the ‘slop’ and lack of water integrity flowing in our Ancestral wai! It is where we swam and bathed. I have bathed there since early 1970s now, noway! When members of Ngāti Mutunga were sick or had skin problems they were taken to the river to be healed. (3.1 REMEDIATION NEW ZEALAND Assessment of Cultural Effects Uruti Facility – Renewal of Discharge Consents) This will be impossible now, in
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
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
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
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
context - High Provides well forested cover for tributaries of the Mangapoua stream as well as additional habitat and greater connectivity with other Key Native Ecosystems in this area such as the Hickman Road (Luxton) KNE and Kaipikari Road Forest Remnants KNE. Sustainability - Positive In good vegetative condition. Key ecological processes still influence the site. Under appropriate management, it can remain resilient to existing or potential threats Representativeness - High Contains
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
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