requirements to avoid or minimise adverse effects on the environment. The suite of consents
authorise the discharge of contaminants to land, water, and air from a range of activities on the site.
This report for the period July 2022 to June 2023 summarises the monitoring programme conducted by
Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess TBP’s environmental compliance performance.
Based on monitoring during the 2022-2023 monitoring year improvements are required with respect to
both the
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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
transport or bike or on foot instead of driving cars. It is observed in more than 2000 cities in 46 countries. In Taranaki, bus travel will be free on: Hāwera-New Plymouth Connector services on Friday 21 September.
New Plymouth Citylink services (excluding school buses) on Friday 21 September and Saturday 22 September.
Southlink once-a-week services on Tuesday 18 September, Thursday 20 September and Friday 21 September. Chris hopes Car-Free Day will get people thinking about the benefits of bus travel.
The ecological, physical and chemical state of Taranaki’s waterways has been monitored by the Taranaki Regional Council for more than 20 years. Ecological healthEcological health is the primary measure of freshwater quality. It is assessed using an internationally recognised index based on tiny animals – including insects, crustaceans, molluscs, worms and leeches – found in waterways. These creatures are called macroinvertebrates and the index is called the Macroinvertebrate Community Index, or
option. Repair of the stands, without undertaking other refurbishments, was costed at $36 million. However, the venue would still not be suitable for top-grade national and international events. The project approved by the Council includes refurbishments that are either essential or important for getting the Stadium back up to proper operational capacity and able to host top-grade national and international fixtures. ✔ Yarrow Stadium light-tower fire, September 2017. Replacing end-of-life lighting
Some of South Taranaki’s Southlink bus services will change next month but coverage will remain the same. A new return service on Thursdays will link Opunake, Kaponga and Manaia with Hāwera. This will replace current services linking Manaia with Hāwera (Tuesdays) and Opunake with Hāwera (Fridays). “The key point for these townships is that from early December onwards, their weekly bus service to Hāwera will run on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays or Fridays,” says Chris Clarke, Transport Services
Even if the activity you're involved is permitted under the TRC's Plans, you may also need to consider restricted fire seasons or fire bans, or whether a fire permit is needed. See the Fire and Emergency New Zealand website www.checkitsalright.nz(external link) or call 0800 658 628 for information on fire seasons, fire bans, and to obtain a permit if required. Other informationBackyard burning On-farm rubbish disposal Vegetation clearance Solid waste disposal
Even if the activity you're involved is permitted under the TRC's Plans, you may also need to consider restricted fire seasons or fire bans, or whether a fire permit is needed. See the Fire and Emergency New Zealand website www.checkitsalright.nz(external link) or call 0800 658 628 for information on fire seasons, fire bans, and to obtain a permit if required. Other informationBackyard burning On-farm rubbish disposal Vegetation clearance Solid waste disposal