types of irrigation methods; surface and pressurised. The
majority of irrigation systems currently in operation in the province fall in to the
pressurised category. Pressurised systems can be further differentiated based on the
method of operation and equipment used. A summary of the systems encountered in the
region is given below:
K-line and long-lateral types – Impact sprinklers mounted on moveable laterals
(Photo 1).
These are the most common systems found in the region, as they are a
a copy of the signed resource consent
please contact the TRC Consents department)
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Water abstraction permits
Section 14 of the RMA stipulates that no person may take, use, dam or divert any water, unless the activity is
expressly allowed for by a resource consent or a rule in a regional plan, or it falls within some particular
categories set out in Section 14. Permits authorising the abstraction of water are issued by the Council
under Section 87(d) of the
plan, or it falls within some particular
categories set out in Section 14. Methanex currently holds two abstraction consents for the Waitara River.
Section 15(1)(a) of the RMA stipulates that no person may discharge any contaminant into water, unless the
activity is expressly allowed for by a resource consent or a rule in a regional plan, or by national regulations.
Methanex currently holds six water discharge consents.
Section 15(1)(c) of the RMA stipulates that no person may discharge
regulations. Methanex currently holds a consent for a flood control structure in the
Waitara River.
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Section 14 of the RMA stipulates that no person may take, use, dam or divert any water, unless the activity is
expressly allowed for by a resource consent or a rule in a regional plan, or it falls within some particular
categories set out in Section 14. Methanex currently holds two abstraction consents for the Waitara River.
Section 15(1)(a) of the RMA stipulates that no
water, unless the activity is expressly allowed for by a resource consent or a rule in a
regional plan, or it falls within some particular categories set out in Section 14.
Methanex currently holds two abstraction consents for the Waitara River.
Section 15(1)(a) of the RMA stipulates that no person may discharge any contaminant
into water, unless the activity is expressly allowed for by a resource consent or a rule in
a regional plan, or by national regulations. Methanex currently holds
Annual Report 2015/2016 - full document
stock access to
streams as a probable primary contributor to these elevated numbers although the
cumulative impacts of consented dairy pond discharges also contribute, particularly
under lower flow conditions]. Water temperatures varied over a moderate range of
7.8°C with a maximum (mid-morning) temperature of 17.4°C in February 2014
during a period of very low flow conditions. Dissolved oxygen saturation did not fall
below 88% during the period, with this minimum recorded under a period of
Infrastructure covers the physical assets such as bus stops and interchanges (hubs) as well as any on-road
bus priority (which is addressed above).
Bus stops are the responsibility of the relevant Territorial Authority. Each stop should include a sign and
yellow box road markings as a minimum, with shelters to provide passenger protection from the elements
(both rain and sun) highly desirable.
New Plymouth District Council and TRC have a constructive and collaborative working
control at
water intake 9/03/2000 - Expired*
01/06/2017
7 5736-2 Discharge treated wastewater to
land (Eltham Road) 9/07/2012 June 2023 1/06/2026
8 5739-2 Structure for pipeline crossing of
Waingongoro River 14/12/2000 June 2023 1/06/2035
9 6455-1 Structure for piping of unnamed
tributary 20/09/2004 - 1/06/2023
Note-* Consent expired and did not require renewal as the activity now falls under the permitted activity rules
1.3.1 Water abstraction permit
Section 14 of the
plan, or it falls within some particular categories set out in Section 14.
The Company holds three permits to abstract water.
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1.3.1.1 Waingongoro River
The Company holds water permit 0596-3 to take water from the Waingongoro River
for operation of an ammonia/urea plant. This consent was issued by the Council on
31 August 2012 under Section 87 (d) of the RMA. It is due to expire on 1 June 2035.
There are fifteen special conditions attached to this