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typical rainfall between 1 November and 31 January while the monitoring site at Glenn Road in Kaupokonui was even less with just 45% of the usual amount of rain. Over the last three months, rainfall in the region was 13% less than usual in November, 34% down on normal in December and also 34% less than usual in January and the dry conditions are similar to those the district experienced in November 2017 to January 2018. Drinking water suppliers, farmers, industry and householders are being urged to
rule. Years ago the Council recognised the scale of old man’s beard infestation along parts of the Kaūpokonui, Waingongoro and Pātea Rivers was too much for landowners to tackle. So we committed to doing that initial control ourselves. The Kaūpokonui River has been done and we are now working systematically down the Waingongoro River from Ōpunake Road to the coast. Contractors operate mainly between August and March before the plant flowers and sets seed, controlling all plants within 50m of the
NPDC Inglewood oxidation ponds consent monitoring report - Taranaki Regional Council.
A clean-up operation was launched by Taranaki Regional Council on Thursday (11 April) after a truck carrying bitumen crashed near the Mōhakatino Estuary. Work and further assessments will continue today, however the Council is confident its initial response has greatly reduced any effects on the environment as a result of the spill. The road repair vehicle’s tank, which contained 300 litres of emulsified bitumen, was damaged in the accident and the petroleum-based bitumen had entered a stream
it’s for surfers to enjoy our fabulous surf breaks, people to fish for kaimoana or take a dip in their favourite swimming spot, this plan assures us that there are rules in place that preserve and safeguard these areas for the long-term. “We want to ensure our environment is protected from harm and the Coastal Plan provides legally enforceable rules, including rules for oil and gas activities, disturbances to the seafloor and structures in the sea.” The road to the Coastal Plan becoming operative
locals and visitors. Readers will discover iconic destinations around the region like Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, Puke Ariki, the Clifftop Garden and Pukeiti. “One of the things I liked about my original book Waffle goes to New Plymouth was that all families could visit the places Waffle went to regardless of income. So many of the places in the new book are also free or only a few dollars to enter." Whetu the kea and Waffle will be hitting the road later this year as they continue to explore places around
October and 16 November. People can also help by watching out for matuku-hūrepo while driving. There are road signs installed either side of the Mohakatino bridge on SH3 near Mōkau urging drivers to slow down, following a recommendation by the Council to Waka Kotahi/NZTA after two bittern were tragically hit by cars in the area. “We’ll be out and about over the next few months looking for bitterns and we’ll be adding our sightings to the map. “It’s such an easy-to-use tool for recording where people
Irrigation Water Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2021-2022