2965998 (Pdf)
March 2022
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Executive summary
Colin Boyd (the consent holder), in conjunction with MI SWACO (the Company), operate a drilling waste
stockpiling facility (Surrey Road stockpiling facility) and a landspreading/landfarming operation on his
property, near Inglewood. This site is located within the Waitara catchment. Stockpiled drilling mud from the
Surrey Road stockpiling facility is landfarmed or landspread on the consent holder’s
and weasels). With mustelids now under control, grey-faced petrels may be venturing back to breed, Toby says. “The coastal cliffs are the perfect habitat for them. This is the time of year they are pairing up – they breed for life – and preparing burrows in which to lay eggs. So to see so many around now is certainly a good indication they are either breeding here, or trying to.” Taranaki’s only other mainland colony is protected by a predator-proof fence at Rapanui, near Tongaporutu. Small
Kaitake farmland and Oākura town. Miss Haultain says it’s been five months since a possum was caught or detected in the 990 hectare area from State Highway 45 to the coast, between Timaru Stream and the Oākura township. There is a camera placed roughly every 30 hectares, while highly-trained detection dogs go out with their handlers regularly. None had detected any sign of a possum. “That’s exciting. Of course there’s always the chance one or two are laying low and avoiding detection, possums are
in relation to this decision; and in
accordance with section 79 of the Act, determined that it does not require further
information, further assessment of options or further analysis of costs and
benefits, or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision on this
matter.
Littlewood/Williamson
Public Excluded
In accordance with section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act
1987, resolved that the public is excluded from the following
additional leashed control restrictions to better protect threatened and rare species such as kororā (little blue penguin), red-billed gulls and white fronted terns that are vulnerable to dog attacks or disturbance. It suggested extending these to all year round (as opposed to the current 'August to April' restrictions). The Council strongly recommended dogs be prohibited off leash after dark at significant penguin nesting and roosting sites all year round and suggested NPDC officers consider sites
minor adverse
effects on the environment, or having minor effects where affected parties have agreed
to the activity. In accordance with sections 87BB, 104 to 108 and 139 of the Resource
Management Act 1991, and pursuant to delegated authority to make these decisions, the
Chief Executive or the Director—Resource Management, has allowed the consents,
certificates of compliance and deemed permitted activities.
4. The exercise of delegations under the Resource Management Act 1991 is reported
From 16 September to 25 October 2024 (weather permitting), there will be 24/7 single lane closures on SH3 between Mangorei and Kent Roads. Here's what you need to know and what is in place for those who travel on the Connector and R98. Lane Closure Schedule: Southbound Closure: Midnight to Midday Northbound Closure: Midday to Midnight These lane closures will be in effect 24/7 during the specified period, and motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid potential delays.
wide-ranging regional investigation into any such contamination. The two streams are relatively inaccessible. Iwi and local residents have been notified. The potential long-term effects of these chemicals on human health and the environment are unclear and the subject of ongoing research at central government and international levels. The chemicals are from a category known as PFAS, which have been used as constituents of firefighting foam. They are also widely used in or on everyday items such as