on 2 May 2018 38
Table 8 Chemical analysis of the Puremu Stream, sampled on 31 May 2018 40
Table 9 Results of metal analysis undertaken on 2 May 2018 41
Table 10 Results of metal analysis undertaken on 31 May 2018 42
Table 11 Results of rain event monitoring – discharge and Puremu Stream samples, 28 June 2018 44
Table 12 Results of rain event monitoring - Manganaha Stream, 28 June 2018 45
Table 13 Biomonitoring sites in the Puremu and Manganaha Streams related to the
activities
It is possible that flaring may occur during the following activities:
• Well testing and clean-up;
• Production testing;
• Emergencies; and
• Maintenance and enhancement activities (well workovers).
1.3 Resource consents
1.3.1 Water abstraction permit (groundwater)
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 resource consent or a rule in a
regional plan, or it falls
Lower Waiwhakaiho Annual Report 2020-2021
Councillor B K Raine
Councillor C S Williamson
Councillor D L Lean (ex officio)
Councillor D N MacLeod (ex officio)
Representative Ms E Bailey (Iwi Representative)
Members Mr J Hooker (Iwi Representative)
Mrs B Muir (Taranaki Federated Farmers)
Councillor P Nixon (South Taranaki District Council)
Mr M Ritai (Iwi Representative)
Apologies Councillor G Boyde (Stratford District Council)
Councillor R Jordan (New Plymouth District Council)
Notification of Late Items
Item
Road 6.5 29.1 1,891.5
Arawhata 21.0 16.3 3,423
Centre 34.0 12.2 4,146
Ron’s 14.0 29.8 4,172
Sand dunes 21 31.6 6,636
Cliff tops 8.5 24.3 2,065.5
Total 105 - 22,334
2.3.2.3 Method of irrigation
The effluent from the piggery is pumped to storage pond prior to land application. The Company
communicated that three different delivery systems were used during the 2020-2021 monitoring year:
1. ‘Weta’ travelling rain gun, this was utilised to apply effluent at depths of
Resource consents
1.3.1 Water abstraction permit
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.
Civil Quarries Ltd holds water permit 10247-1.0 to cover the abstraction of groundwater incidental to
quarry operations and for aggregate washing purposes. This permit was issued by the
the management of any stormwater and leachate.
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2 Results
2.1 Inspections
6 June 2017
A site inspection was carried out during fine weather. The site was relatively dry (110 mm of rain had fallen
over the past month).
A small amount of green waste had been deposited by Fulton Hogan and Ingrams Contracting. No green
waste had been deposited from the STDC Patea green waste holding facility (the Patea transfer station).
Most of the green waste had
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1.4 Resource consents
1.4.1 Water abstraction
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.
Sufficient volumes of water within streams and rivers to protect aquatic habitat is a
primary concern of the Taranaki Regional Council with respect to water abstraction
5.23 The northern irrigation area, which is closest to the receptors is irrigated
using the tanker, which has a release height of approximately one metre
and produces larger droplets which fall close the point of irrigation,
therefore it is unlikely for odour to be experienced off-site from the
irrigation of wastewater.
Paunch Pad and Vermiculture Operation
5.24 The paunch grass that is fed to the worms is composted in relatively small
static piles for up to six
general, there are two types of irrigation methods: surface and pressurised. The majority of irrigation
systems currently in operation in the region fall into 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.
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K-line and long-lateral types – Impact sprinklers mounted on moveable laterals (Photo 1)
These are the most