this process we are asking you as the land owner/occupier to either agree with our proposal for
continuing the operation, or if you have any particular concerns how we may resolve these to our mutual
satisfaction.
We have attached a ‘Written Approval of Potentially Affected Party’ form. If in agreement with our consent
renewal then please return to Remediation (NZ) Ltd, PO Box 8045, New Plymouth.
You are invited to visit the site and have a look at what we are doing. If you
The shortjaw kokopu lives primarily at low to moderate elevations in
distinctive habitats such as small, stable, bouldery streams. These streams
typically have a dense cover of podocarp or broadleaf forest and plenty of
in-stream cover such as large logs, overhanging banks and boulders which
provide refuge for the kokopu and suits their shy nature. Their diet consists
largely of terrestrial invertebrates taken from the surface, such as ants,
spiders, cicadas, moths and
are very visible, especially when held up to light. Young leaves and
branch tips are dark brown or black, and sticky.
Small clusters of two to six white flowers with purple spots are produced in
the leaf axils from mid-spring to mid-summer. Small, round, pale to dark
magenta fruits appear from summer to early winter.
DISTRIBUTION
Ngaio is endemic to New Zealand. It grows naturally on the Three Kings
Islands, and in the North and South Islands as far south as Otago.
National regulations around the Rules
Good Neighbour Rules must comply with the National Policy
Direction for Pest Management 2015 and the Council must be
satisfied that land occupiers follow them in regard to:
Whether a pest’s spread would cause unreasonable costs
to occupiers of adjacent land.
That the occupiers of adjacent land take reasonable
measures to manage the pest or its impacts.
Pest Boundary distance Values being protected
Brushtail possums
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DESCRIPTION
Wharangi is a coastal shrub or small tree which can grow up to 8m tall with a trunk
up to 20cm in diameter. It is a member of the Rutaceae family, to which citrus and
rue also belong. Rutaceae species are known for the oil glands contained in their
leaves, which make them
of our
children and grandchildren.
You will experience increased enjoyment and
appreciation of our natural world.
You will experience improved health and wellbeing.
There are opportunities to network and develop
friendships and partnerships.
There are opportunities to learn new skills and
gain practical experience.
Benefits of getting involved
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Join us as either a Member or become a Friend
Become involved in a biodiversity project as a
Biodiversity
‘In 2013/2014 the
Council’s biodiversity
spend was almost $1.2
million…’
Biodiversity
Biodiversity, or biological diversity, describes the variety of all biological life, large and small. It includes
micro-organisms, fungi, ferns, trees, plants, insects, and the ecosystems to which they belong. It includes
genetic diversity within species and between species. It encompasses ecosystems on land, in freshwater,
within the coastal margins, and offshore.
The arrival of
licence is required
and the poison has
a good field life. It
must be used in
either bait stations
or biodegradable
bag (shown).
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Pestoff is a second generation
anticoagulant. The active ingredient is
brodifacoum. It is available in different
formulations for possums and rats. No
licence is required, however bait stations
and appropriate signage is necessary.
Stock must have no access to bait at any Stock
Prune branches larger than
30mm).
Year 4-8 Stem prune blackwoods to 6 metres leaving
50% green crown.
Year 8-9 Remove nurse crop before it reaches 15
metres in height. Thin blackwoods to a final
crop of 150 stems/ha.
Note Less vigorous eucalypts such as E. obliqua, E.
muelleriana, E.globoidea or E. fastigata are
recommended as suitable nurse crops
Pests and diseases
Pests and diseases found to affect blackwoods include:
� Psyllids (psylla acaciae) and leaf miners (Acvocerops
Knowledge and experience of all or some of these principles would be an advantage.
The ideal person for an Enviroschools Facilitator role will:
Have experience with a holistic approach to environmental education. Including
knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and practices of sustainability and
experience of action-learning and genuine student participation, and how this operates in
schools.
Understand school/ ECE systems: experience of how schools/ ECE centres operate