Taranaki faces significant potential natural hazards and a number of specialist studies have been carried out to assess the nature and/or likely impacts of these hazards. Liquefaction A report by GNS Science in 2013 found the liquefaction hazard is limited to only a few areas in Taranaki. The report was commissioned by the Taranaki Regional Council and the New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki District Councils. Liquefaction hazard in Taranaki - GNS Science (8.3 MB pdf) See fact sheet
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CO AS TAL P L AN F O R TARANAK I
Vision
Taranaki tangata tūtahi ki te uru
Taranaki people standing as one on the west
Broader understanding of the statement:
In this vision statement, ‘Taranaki’ refers to the people, the mountain, the land and the region. The word ‘tūtahi’ refers to standing together, as one people, cohesively for a specific
purpose, to
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Executive summary
South Taranaki District Council (STDC) operates eight wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) systems within
the district of South Taranaki. This report addresses performances of four of these systems, located in the
Kaponga, Manaia, Patea and Waverley
level), oil and grease content, suspended solids, biological oxygen demand (BOD) and ammonia and chlorine levels. Refer to Rule 23 of the Regional Fresh Water Plan, call 0800 736 22 or email consents@trc.govt.nz for details.
The discharge does not result in environmental impacts such as oil or grease films, discolouration or adverse effects on aquatic life. If these conditions cannot be met, you must apply to the Council for a resource consent. Note that no consent will be granted for applications
level), oil and grease content, suspended solids, biological oxygen demand (BOD) and ammonia and chlorine levels. Refer to Rule 23 of the Regional Fresh Water Plan, call 0800 736 22 or email consents@trc.govt.nz for details.
The discharge does not result in environmental impacts such as oil or grease films, discolouration or adverse effects on aquatic life. If these conditions cannot be met, you must apply to the Council for a resource consent. Note that no consent will be granted for applications
meet all of these requirements. Otherwise, you will need a resource consent. Related links Planning a river project? Talk to us first Resource consents information Regional Fresh Water Plan Water & Soil Plan review Contact Us Resource consents team Phone: 0800 736 222 Email an enquiry
meet all of these requirements. Otherwise, you will need a resource consent. Related links Planning a river project? Talk to us first Resource consents information Regional Fresh Water Plan Water & Soil Plan review Contact Us Resource consents team Phone: 0800 736 222 Email an enquiry
Santa’s come early this year and given everyone a free bus ride to the annual Christmas Parade Party as NPDC again makes the city centre car-free. NPDC and the city centre are serving up the festive spirit on Saturday 30 November and Taranaki Regional Council is providing free buses to and from the central city all day, with theNew Plymouth Central Lions putting on the main feature, the annual Christmas Parade, from 1pm. “Last year’s car-free Christmas parade day was a big success enjoyed by
consent. Your consent will be granted as long as a suitable site plan covering management of erosion and sediment control is prepared and forwarded to the Taranaki Regional Council. You should check whether clearing or disturbing indigenous vegetation is also controlled by your local district council to protect the ecological or amenity values of the bush. If you are logging indigenous forest for milling, you may need to obtain a permit from the Ministry for Primary Industries. You may also need to
collaborative research project to be undertaken
within and concerning Taranaki over the next few years. The project is to explore and
evaluate the consequences and implications for Taranaki and for New Zealand of
ongoing volcanic activity from Mt Taranaki.
Recommended
THAT the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) receives the memorandum describing the research programme ‘Transitioning
Taranaki to a volcanic future’
b) notes the engagement of the Council as a participant in the research …