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Estuaries are semi-enclosed coastal water bodies, which
experience changes in salinity (saltiness) with the tides. In
addition to providing important habitat to a range of fish,
birds and other life, estuaries are sites of significant cultural
importance for local iwi and hapū, as well as being valued
for recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking and
whitebaiting. Although there are a range of estuary types
in New Zealand, there is only one type in
Plain FMU (green) sitting within the broader Taranaki region. 1
Figure 2 Indicative land use map for the Volcanic Ring Plain FMU. 3
Figure 3 Draft Freshwater Management Unit designations for Taranaki. 5
Figure 4 Ammonia modelling. 11
Figure 5 Nitrate modelling 11
Figure 6 Dissolved reactive phosphorus modelling. 11
Figure 7 Suspended fine sediment modelling 11
Figure 8 Consented surface water abstraction 12
Figure 9 Deposited fine sediment modelling. 13
Figure 10
Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) from resource consenting.
Allow intensive winter grazing to occur as a permitted activity.
Make changes to low slope map and associated requirements from stock exclusion regulations. Stock exclusion in low sloped land will be managed under Freshwater Farm Plans. The new requirements are far-reaching and should not be ignored. If your farm or business is undertaking or planning operational changes or developments involving any aspect of fresh water or waterways, you should
Confirmation of Operations and Regulatory Minutes - 14 March 2023
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Date 14 March 2023, 9.00am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 3157374
Present S W Hughes Chairperson
D M Cram Deputy Chairperson
M J Cloke
M G Davey
D H McIntyre
B J Bigham
D L Lean (zoom)
N W Walker ex officio
C L Littlewood ex officio
D Luke Iwi Representative
Ā White Iwi Representative
from 2.1 and 2.2)
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3.2 Location of activity (Including: Street/road name, number, and locality)
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3.3 Map Co-ordinates at point of
low flows were 243.5%, and high flows 114.3%, of typical values while Mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 14.4ºC, an average of +0.3ºC different to long-term April values. The average air temperature for the region (excluding Te Maunga sites) was 15.2ºC, which is +0.6ºC relative to normal. April 2023 hydrology report For a more detailed analysis of the rainfall at the North Egmont Visitors Centre, click here. April 2023 rainfall maps What you should know: The site maps show data from
of normal. June 2022 hydrology report June 2022 rainfall maps What you should know: The site maps show data from a selection of the sites we monitor, but not all of them. The distribution maps are based on mathematical modelling and may not accurately represent actual rainfall in some unmonitored areas. Click on each map for larger version. MONITORED SITES RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION Related links Monthly rainfall norms Current monitoring data
M G Davey
C L Littlewood
D H McIntyre
E D Van Der Leden
M P Joyce ex officio
D N MacLeod ex officio
Representative Mr K Holswich Iwi Representative
Members Ms E Bailey Iwi Representative
Mr M Ritai Iwi Representative
Attending Mr S J Ruru Chief Executive
Mr M J Nield Director – Corporate Services
Ms A J Matthews Director - Environment Quality
Mr A D McLay Director – Resource Management
Mr C McLellan Consents
2.2 and 2.3 (if provided).
3. 1 Will the discharge occur in the Coastal Marine Area. Yes C No
// 'yes' please contact consents Administration Staff at consents@trc. ciovt. nz to determine if you are
required to seek comment from any Iwi Group under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana)
Act 2011 before lodging the application.
3.2 Name; and address of owner or occupier at the discharge site (if different from 2. 1 and 2. 2)
Written approval of landowner(s) attached (See section 9)