we will be calling for volunteers
to help with the garden at this time.
There will be a list at the AGM for members
present to fill in. Otherwise if you could ring or
e-mail Heather with the times you are available
to help it will save her from ringing you.
Weekend of 21 & 22 November –
Members’ bus trip to the Cross
Hills Garden, Country Fair and
Nursery.
This was originally planned as a day visit
but, having spoken to the staff at Cross Hills,
I realise that trying to drive to
interconnected values of a site or place with the wider environment is
an essential consideration when assessing the cultural effects of activities within the Ngaa
Rauru Kiitahi rohe. However, the following specific sites and places identify sites with
special cultural, spiritual, historical and traditional associations located within the coastal
marine area, including values specific to the site or place.
Tauranga waka (mooring) have kawaa (reef) and tauranga ika (fishing grounds)
potential to increase the
reliability and resilience of the electricity supply to people living in the local Opunake
community. This has clear social and economic benefits. The scheme will also contribute to
the Government’s aspirational goal of achieving 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2035
and well as decarbonisation goals.
RELIEF SOUGHT
Subject to any adverse effects of the scheme being adequately avoided, remedied or
mitigated, that the consents be granted.
and what are the advantages/disadvantages
of using it?
- What methods of control are there, poisoning/hunting/trapping?
Debate Topic
- That trapping is a more effective way of controlling possums in
New Zealand than poisoning.
Divide your class into groups to debate this topic or ask children
to present a speech on possum related topics.
Activity 2 - Controlling Possums
Language/Debate/Speech
Set up some feed stations around the school using apples,
carrots etc and
automobile exhaust, and through
volatilization from there use as solvents.
The term BTEX reflects that benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes are often found
together.
Health effects
Exposure to BTEX can occur by ingestion (consuming water contaminated with BTEX),
inhalation (exposure to BTEX present in the air) or absorption through the skin. Inhalation of
BTEX can occur while pumping gasoline. Absorption of these chemicals can occur by
spilling gasoline onto one's skin. Acute
in the Taranaki region. The highest median enterococci counts were
recorded at Oakura Surf Club and Ohawe (57 and 24 enterococci cfu/100 ml respectively).
Median enterococci counts at all other beaches were equal to or less than 8 cfu/100 ml. Out of
the 191 samples collected for both SEM and for additional monitoring purposes, 96% were
below the Alert level. Of the few samples which individually entered the Alert guideline
category (4%), over two thirds (5 out of 7) had been influenced by
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If you live and/or work in Waitara, The Valley in New Plymouth, Ōkato, Opunake or
Waitōtara, your property/workplace is within one of the Taranaki Regional Council’s
flood control schemes. This leaflet explains what’s involved in these schemes, what
they’re designed to withstand, and what flood risks may remain.
Waitara
Part of Waitara's current flood defences.
Long-term Waitara residents will recall floods
in the township, the
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Application No. Consent No. Applicant Lodged Date Application type Description Activity type CommonName Catchment
24-01995-4.1 1995-4.1 Freight & Bulk Transport Limited 29-Oct-24 Replacement for expiring consent To discharge treated truck washing wastewater onto and into land Discharge Permit 19 Kahihi Road Upper, Okato Kaihihi
24-04103-3.0 4103-3.0 Fonterra Limited 29-Oct-24 Replacement for expiring consent To discharge emissions into the air from the manufacture and processing of
on new applications and consent renewals, including renewals for the large Fonterra Whareroa dairy processing site in South
Taranaki. The prehearing process has been successful in resolving submissions on applications during the quarter thereby avoiding
formal hearings. There have been no objections or appeals against consent decisions. The 100% consent processing timeframe
compliance has been maintained.
OUTPUTS/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATIONS
Performance measure Actual
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TARANAKI Term 4 OCTOBER 2018
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