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
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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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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
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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identifies a decline in participation between the ages
of 15 and 17. Sport NZ as a strategic priority is working with multiple partners including Sport
Taranaki to address this decline and community sport and recreation facilities are an important
part of the solution.
Those facilities also provide the foundation for the pathways of future athletes who may one
day perform at the Stadium or represent Taranaki on the national or international stage.
Ensuring that the Taranaki