exploration and
production operations at the Sidewinder wellsite onto and into land in the vicinity of
the Piakau Stream. This permit was issued by the Taranaki Regional Council on 11
February 2010 under Section 87(e) of the RMA. It was varied twice, on 14 January 2011
and 6 December 2011, to account for a site name change and an increase in the size of
the catchment area, respectively. It is due to expire on 1 June 2027.
Conditions 1 and 2 require adoption of the best practicable option and
expressly allowed
for by a resource consent, a rule in a regional plan, or by national regulations.
Greymouth holds discharge permit 6236-1 - To discharge drilling cuttings and fluids
from hydrocarbon exploration drilling operations with water based muds, and drilling
cuttings from hydrocarbon exploration drilling operations with synthetic based muds,
and carbon filter sludge from Fonterra Kapuni, onto and into land via land farming.
This permit was issued by the Taranaki Regional Council on 8
across all rain gauges. Mean river flows for August were 17.6% lower than typical values, low flows were 7.9% greater, and high flows 27.5% greater than typical values. The maximum river flow recorded was 698.2 m3/sec at Waitara at Bertrand Rd, on 27 August after heavy rainfall at the month. Mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 10°C, an average of 0.1°C cooler than long-term August values. The average air temperature for the region (excluding Te Maunga sites) was 10.8°C, which is 0.8°C
areas, to be met prior to surrender.
Condition 11 is a review condition.
Colin Boyd holds discharge permit 7559-1, to discharge drilling wastes (consisting of
drilling cuttings and drilling fluids) from hydrocarbon exploration activities with water
based muds and synthetic based muds onto and into land via landfarming. This permit
was issued by the Taranaki Regional Council on 20 November 2009 under Section 87(e)
of the Resource Management Act. It is due to expire on 1 June 2027.
itself.
The DWI consents currently held by the Company authorise the
injection of heated water, including produced water, for the purpose of
water flooding, to enhance oil and gas production within the Kauri and
Manutahi reservoirs.
A schematic representation of injection wells for both waste discharge
and enhanced oil recovery is presented in Figure 1.
Further details regarding hydrocarbon exploration and production in
Taranaki, the DWI process and its history within region can be
Confirmation of Minutes - 28 June 2022
Approved by: M J Nield, Director - Corporate Services
S J Ruru, Chief Executive
Document: 3089138
Recommendations
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes and resolutions of the Ordinary meeting of the
Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten
Road, Stratford on Tuesday 28 June 2022 at 10.30am.
Matters arising
Appendices/Attachments
Document 3089156:
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Clean, unpolluted air is essential to the wellbeing of our
communities and the environment. Taranaki enjoys a
relatively high standard of air quality. Presently, it is one of
only two regions in New Zealand not considered at risk of
exceeding current national air quality standards. This means
Taranaki does not have a gazetted airshed and Ministry
for the Environment (MfE) monitoring is not compulsory in
Taranaki, as it is in other parts of New Zealand.
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Tuesday 11 June 2024 10.30am
Policy and Planning Committee - Cover
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Policy and Planning Committee
11 June 2024 10:30 AM
Agenda Topic Page
1. Cover 1
2. Apologies
3. Confirmation of Policy and Planning Minutes - 30 April 2024 3
4. Future Development Strategy for Ngāmotu New Plymouth 7
5. Office of the Auditor General - Audit on Managing Freshwater Quality 65
6. Interim Review of Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki 108
7.
June has continued this year’s trend for dryer weather with an average of 108.8mm of rain – 37% less than normal. On average there has been 23% less rain than normal across all rain gauges in the region with the lowest year-to-date rainfall at Waitotara at Hawken Rd with 44% less than normal. June’s figures show there was 57% less rain at Waitotara at Ngutuwera, and 7% more at Motunui M39 at Weston W3. Mean river flows were 34.4% lower than typical values, low flows were 2.8% lower, and high
and protection of the region’s resources are central to community aspirations and remain integral to the well-being and vibrancy of the region. It is pivotal
to the entire region of Taranaki, from Parininihi to Waitōtara, that all physical and natural resources are maintained and protected.
Working together, the eight Taranaki iwi, the Taranaki Regional Council, and the wider community seek a unified approach toward maintaining, promoting, developing and protecting the
natural and