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e) determined that this decision be recognised as not significant in terms of section
76 of the Local Government Act 2002
f) determined that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local
Government Act 2002 to the extent necessary 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
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
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.
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4.1 Mr F Kiddle – Strategy Lead, spoke to the Memorandum to
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
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
pitch and replacing the old lights with new brighter, eco-friendly LED lights. The project has received funding from the Government’s Covid Infrastructure Recovery fund. The West Stand will reopen on 3 September this year and the new East Stand is forecast to open in 2024. East Stand fast facts Flexible ‘double sided’ design means the East Stand can be used by those watching the main pitch or the sports field behind it.
Fully accessible to those with mobility issues.
Three spaces in hospitality
S J Ruru Chief Executive
A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality
M J Nield Director – Corporate Services
A D McLay Director – Resource Management
L Miller Manager – Resource Consents
V McKay Manager - Environmental Assurance
J Glasgow Manager – Compliance
R Honeyfield Team Leader – Prosecutions and Compliance
F Kiddle Strategy Lead
S Ellis Manager – Environmental Services (Joined meeting at 9.16am)
S Tamarapa Pou Takawaenga – Relationship Facilitator