25 pigs or fewer do not require resource consent. However, Plan rules state that discharge must not result in objectionable odour, or dust at or beyond the boundary of a property. Farm dairy effluent
All discharges of treated farm dairy effluent require resource consent for discharge to land or water under the Regional Freshwater Plan for Taranaki. In terms of air quality, you do not need resource consent as long as: The spray irrigation or the ponds contain effluent from your farm only.
No spray
Disposal of industry or trade waste to a land site is likely to require a resource consent (air discharge permit) covering odour, dust and litter control. Other considerations when weighing options for disposal of wastes to land include the possibility of seepage or runoff to water, and soil contamination. If you can’t meet any of the requirements set out below, you’ll need to take action to ensure you can meet the rules set out in the Council’s Plans, or you’ll need to apply for a resource
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
is one of the most damaging and invasive climbing plants in New Zealand. These two catchments have been among Taranaki’s worst areas for it, with infestations so heavy downstream of Opunake Road that occupiers of land within 50m of either waterway have previously been exempt from a regional strategy rule requiring old man’s beard to be destroyed whenever it is found. Coastal report’s value questioned
A new national report on the marine environment reads more like an issues paper than a
Committee today agreed to some of the suggested amendments, and the two documents will go to a full Council meeting on 21 November for final approval. The Plan sets out enforceable rules relating to pest management and the Strategy, a first for the region, covers complementary non-regulatory measures including community-based programmes. Freshwater monitoring device never rests
The automated sensor platform. An automated sensor platform that continuously monitors multiple aspects of water quality,
reaction has been positive, the Policy and Planning Committee was told. Ten submissions were received in May and June on the Council’s Proposed Regional Pest Management Plan and its associated Draft Biosecurity Strategy. Most indicated support but some sought to include or exclude specific pests from the Proposed Plan, or changes to measures and rules proposed to control particular pests. Verbal submissions will be heard in October before the Council finalises both documents. Species currently listed
unresolved. Pest plant tackled from all anglesSpecialist abseiling contractors were called in to help knock back old man’s beard, an invasive climbing pest-plant, on a near vertical section of the Waingongoro River bank. The Council has embarked on a multi-year programme to bring the plant under control along the length of the river, where the infestation has been so dense and difficult that until now, landowners have been exempt from rules requiring its control. Under the Waingongoro programme, Council
utility infrastructure, clearer rules on alterations, maintenance and extensions to coastal structures, and a prohibition on new discharges of treated human wastewater. A hearing of submissions is likely to be held in July and some submitters have indicated they no longer wish to be heard, the Committee was told. The Hearing Committee will consist of two Councillors and an independent Commissioner with expertise in tikanga Māori and issues relevant to tangata whenua. Following further analysis after
sites were showing deterioration. The Taranaki Regional Council is continually adapting and refining its approach to freshwater management to ensure further protection and enhancement of Taranaki’s waterways. Good progress is being made through the Council’s current programmes, policies, strategies and rules to achieve these objectives — regional initiatives such as the switch to land-based treatment and disposal of dairy effluent, and completion of Taranaki’s Riparian Management Programme. A new