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
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
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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
can remain resilient to existing or potential threats.
Management threats and response
Potential and actual threats to the sustainability of the Four Sisters
Herbfield’s ecological values are as follows:
Threats to ecological
values
Level of
risk
Comment
Invasive animals Medium Rabbits, hares, possums, hedgehogs and rats.
Weeds High Pasture grass and occasional gunnera.
Habitat modification High An unusual situation where grazing with stock is beneficial to
explainsextend its scope
the meaning and implications of these terms. It also looks at other plans and rules that apply to the coast.
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Coastal marine area
‘Where coastal processes, influences or qualities are significant’
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information
Go to www.trc.govt.nz/draft-plan to find:
The Draft Freshwater and Land Plan in full.
A summary and background document.
Info sheets and background papers.
An online form for giving us feedback.
You can also send us your feedback by emailing
info@trc.govt.nz or writing to the Council at Private Bag 713,
Stratford 4352. Or contact the Council’s freshwater planning
team directly by calling 0800 736 222. We can give you more
information,