wastewater treatment system, including the installation of an additional soakage
trench. The wastewater treatment system at the Retreat did not adversely affect the water quality of the
local freshwater and coastal environments. Although high bacteriological results were returned from the
routine sampling round in January 2019, these counts were attributed to surface runoff draining the
upstream agricultural catchment, following the rains that preceded the sampling. Two follow-up samples
were
site.
1.3 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.
The primary effects of taking and diverting groundwater is the potential for the water
table to be lowered, consequently impacting on nearby surface water such as the
was also some replacement of square kerbing with radial.
Mangaotaki Rockfall (2008)
Heavy rain triggered a large rock fall on 4th August 2008 at the Mangaotaki Bluffs. The large
rocks blocked SH3 for almost 48hrs and a route detour through local council roads was required
during this time.
Two stock truck effluent disposal facilities have been built along the route, one in each of the
regions – the Taranaki one at Ahititi on the northern
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 RMA.
Water discharge permits
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
were on 9
August and 19 October 2022, and 7 March and 29 May 2023.
9 August 2022
Persistent rain and strong winds were present during the inspection. The stormwater system was observed
to be working well, with all stormwater being collected and directed for treatment prior to discharge from
the site. The site was tidy and processes appeared to be well managed as no spills or stains were evident on
the ground. Operationally good practices were being adhered to, with drip trays and
period was lower than normal in
comparison with historical surveys. The total number of samples falling within the “Alert” or “Action”
categories (40% of samples) across the 16 recognised bathing sites was the highest recorded. However, it
should be noted that the “Action” category is the only category for which swimming is not recommended.
In the 2017-2018 season, 79% of all samples met the national bathing guideline. Of the 21% of samples that
exceeded the guideline, 11% arose
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 RMA.
Water discharge permits
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
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