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Fire permits

Even if the activity you're involved is permitted under the TRC's Plans, you may also need to consider restricted fire seasons or fire bans, or whether a fire permit is needed. See the Fire and Emergency New Zealand website www.checkitsalright.nz(external link) or call 0800 658 628 for information on fire seasons, fire bans, and to obtain a permit if required. Other informationBackyard burning On-farm rubbish disposal Vegetation clearance Solid waste disposal

Fire permits

Even if the activity you're involved is permitted under the TRC's Plans, you may also need to consider restricted fire seasons or fire bans, or whether a fire permit is needed. See the Fire and Emergency New Zealand website www.checkitsalright.nz(external link) or call 0800 658 628 for information on fire seasons, fire bans, and to obtain a permit if required. Other informationBackyard burning On-farm rubbish disposal Vegetation clearance Solid waste disposal

Smoke and dust not worth the hassle

and we do take enforcement action, including instant fines and prosecution, where warranted,” says Mr Pope. Smoke Restrictions and requirements vary according to location and circumstances: Backyard burning is banned on all urban properties under 5000 square metres in any suburb or township that has a regular rubbish collection. See www.trc.govt.nz/backyard-burning/#backyard for maps of where the ban applies. While rubbish fires are permitted on urban properties larger than 5000 square metres,

Burning of rubbish or green waste

backyard burning is permitted, although it is still important to be considerate of others and avoid any adverse effects. The ban does not apply to outdoor fires for cooking or heating, such as barbecues, hangi or braziers. Click on place name for map showing boundaries of urban areas where the backyard burning ban applies. Urban areas where backyard burning ban applies - New Plymouth District Urenui Onaero Waitara Lepperton Inglewood Egmont Village Bell Block New Plymouth NP East NP West Oakura Okato

Burning of rubbish or green waste

backyard burning is permitted, although it is still important to be considerate of others and avoid any adverse effects. The ban does not apply to outdoor fires for cooking or heating, such as barbecues, hangi or braziers. Click on place name for map showing boundaries of urban areas where the backyard burning ban applies. Urban areas where backyard burning ban applies - New Plymouth District Urenui Onaero Waitara Lepperton Inglewood Egmont Village Bell Block New Plymouth NP East NP West Oakura Okato

PFAS investigation

furniture and carpets, cooking equipment and food storage containers. New Zealand has no standards for PFAS chemicals in foodstuffs. There is public everyday exposure to PFAS through household dust and a wide variety of foodstuffs. The Council decided to begin an investigation after environmental PFAS contamination was found in other regions earlier this year. The firefighting foam was formulated for use on hydrocarbon fires in particular, and the Council focused on sites where it had been stored. In

Solid waste disposal

dangerous or objectionable and does not cause significant environmental effects. Soil contaminationThe Council requires compliance with a number of national guidelines on the concentration of various contaminants in the soil. Agricultural production wasteThe burning of waste material generated on agricultural production land is allowed without a resource consent provided certain standards, terms and conditions are met. You may also need to consider restricted fire seasons or fire bans in place, or

Schools newsletter July 2017

and teachers practising Drop Cover Hold. What about fire drills?A fire drill is a method of practising how a school should be evacuated in the event of a fire. Usually, the school's existing fire alarm system is activated and the school is evacuated as if the emergency is occurring. Students and teachers should practise getting out of, and away from the school buildings as quickly and safely as possible. What about a 'lock down' practice?Lots of schools have a school ‘lock down’ practice as part

Environmental action in the community

School, Ōpunake High School, the local Lions Club, Ōpunake Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Fonterra and the local community. Brian has worked with Taranaki Regional Council while Enviroschools have used the restoration projects as a way to educate tamariki from the local schools. #e2764{display:none;} iframe {width: 100% !important; height: 320px;} .editable-content .leftAlone{width:100% !important;} Downloads