freshwater health, implementing changes to freshwater management approaches (e.g. rules and consents)
and monitoring key elements of the state of freshwater to track progress toward achieving outcomes. The
NOF process is applied to each Freshwater Management Unit (FMU). It is important to keep in mind that
the NOF is only one part of a much broader policy framework and there are other freshwater considerations
that will be addressed through region-wide provisions in the remainder of the regional
The National Objectives Framework (NOF) is a process which regional councils must work through in
tandem with their freshwater plan reviews. The NOF process involves setting long-term visions (aspirations)
for freshwater health, implementing changes to freshwater management approaches (e.g. rules and
consents) and monitoring key elements of the state of freshwater to track progress toward achieving
Photo 1 Erosion is a cause of sediment in the Southern Hill Country FMU.
the right
solutions to suit Taranaki.
What is the NOF process?
The National Objectives Framework (NOF) is a process regional councils must work through in tandem with
their freshwater plan reviews. The NOF process involves setting long-term visions (aspirations) for
freshwater health, implementing changes to freshwater management approaches (e.g. rules and consents)
and monitoring key elements of the state of freshwater to track progress toward achieving outcomes. The
setting long-term visions (aspirations)
for freshwater health, implementing changes to freshwater management approaches (e.g. rules and
consents) and monitoring key elements of the state of freshwater to track progress toward achieving
outcomes. The NOF process is applied to each Freshwater Management Unit (FMU). It is important to keep
in mind that NOF is only one part of a much broader policy framework and there are other freshwater
considerations that will be addressed through
Regional Transport Agenda Feb 2024
as is appropriate for each
activity. Monitoring programmes are not only based on existing permit conditions, but also on the
obligations of the RMA to assess the effects of the exercise of consents. In accordance with Section 35 of
the RMA, the Council undertakes compliance monitoring for consents and rules in regional plans, and
maintains an overview of the performance of resource users and consent holders. Compliance monitoring,
including both activity and impact monitoring, enables the
implications this will
have on Council Operations.
Resolved
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
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a) received this Memorandum, National Direction for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from
Industrial Process Heat
b) noted the content of the NES-GGEIPH and NPS-GGEIPH (Appendix 1 and 2)
c) noted the implementation requirements for the Council associated with the NES-
GGEIPH rules
require with
regards to communications and engagement.
Farm dairy effluent discharge is subject to rules in the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. This plan
is on our website:
https://www.trc.govt.nz/council/plans-and-reports/strategy-policy-and-plans/regional-fresh-water-plan/
Please name the Consents Officer or TRC staff
member you have discussed your application with
PART 1
1) Applicant Details - Please complete either (A), (B) or (C)
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Monitoring programmes are not only based on existing consent conditions, but also on the
obligations of the RMA to assess the effects of the exercise of consents. In accordance with Section 35 of
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the RMA, the Council undertakes compliance monitoring of consents and rules in regional plans, and
maintains an overview of the performance of resource users and consent holders. Compliance monitoring,
including both activity and effects monitoring, enables the Council to
While I agree to some degree, Taranaki isn't a large place and it's hard to separate the
different units as shown above
While this will define different areas and can be useful, it can also make a rule that is one size
fits all within that area - which may not necessarily be the best. While I generally support the
improvement of waterways I am against doing it ahead of ensuring the economic feasibility of
ALL the people of Taranaki and not just Iwi
It's too big - there is massive