Taranaki Regional Council, Stratford

Consents and Regulatory Committee

Tuesday 3 February 2015 10.30am Taranaki Regional Council, Stratford

Agenda for the Consents and Regulatory Committee of the Taranaki Regional Council to be held in the Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford, on Tuesday 3 February 2015 commencing at 10.30am.

Councillors M J Cloke (Committee Chairperson) M G Davey P D Horton M A Irving M P Joyce N W Walker

D L Lean (ex officio) D N MacLeod (ex officio)

Attending Messrs B G Chamberlain (Chief Executive) M J Nield (Director-Corporate Services) G K Bedford (Director-Environment Quality) A D McLay (Director-Resource Management) C H McLellan (Consents Manager) B E Pope (Compliance Manager) R Phipps (Science Manager) Mrs H Meintjes (Science Manager) Mrs V McKay (Science Manager) Messrs P Ledingham (Communications Officer) S Tamarapa (Iwi Communications Officer) Mrs K van Gameren (Committee Administrator)

Apologies Councillor R F H Maxwell

Notification of Late Items

Item 1 Confirmation of Minutes – 25 November 2014 Page 1

Item 2 Resource consents issued under delegated authority Page 8

Item 3 EPA Decision on Maari Development Drilling Marine Page 30 Consent Applications One Separate Report

Item 4 Consent monitoring annual reports Page 35 16 Separate Reports

Item 5 Incident Register – 8 November 2014 to 16 January 2015 Page 53

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Item 6 Prosecution update – Tri-View Shipping Private Limited Page 100 and Fairmont Shipping Limited Sentencing Decision

Item 7 Prosecution update – Glencore Grain (NZ) Limited Page 115 Sentencing Decision

Item 8 Prosecution update – South Taranaki District Council Page 123 Sentencing Decision

Item 9 General Business

Item 10 Public Excluded

In accordance with section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1986, the public is excluded from the following part of the proceedings of the Consents and Regulatory Committee meeting held on Tuesday 3 February 2015 for the following reason/s:

Item 11 Confirmation of Confidential Minutes – 25 November 2015

That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information where such disclosure would be likely to prejudice the maintenance of the law, including the prevention, investigation and detection of offences, and the right to a fair trial.

Item 12 Report on prosecutions

Agenda Memorandum

Date 3 February 2015

Memorandum to Chairperson and Members Consents and Regulatory Committee

Subject: Confirmation of Minutes – 25 November 2014

Item: 1

Approved by: G K Bedford, Director-Environment Quality

B G Chamberlain, Chief Executive

Document: 1460935

Resolve That the Consents and Regulatory Committee of the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Consents and Regulatory Committee meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford, on Tuesday 25 November 2014 at 10.30am 2. notes the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on 16 December 2014. Matters arising Appendices Document #1436304 – Minutes Consents and Regulatory Committee Tuesday 25 November 2014

Minutes of the Consents and Regulatory Committee Meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council, held in the Taranaki Regional Council Chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford, on Tuesday 25 November 2014 at 10.30 am.

Members Councillors M J Cloke (Committee Chairperson) M G Davey P D Horton M P Joyce R F H Maxwell N W Walker

D L Lean (ex officio) D N MacLeod (ex officio)

Attending Messrs B G Chamberlain (Chief Executive) G K Bedford (Director-Environment Quality) A D McLay (Director-Resource Management) M J Nield (Director-Corporate Services) C H McLellan (Consents Manager) B E Pope (Compliance Manager) Mrs V McKay (Science Manager) Mrs H Meintjes (Science Manager) Messrs P Ledingham (Communications Officer) S Tamarapa (Iwi Communications Officer) J Kitto (Scientific Officer) A Cotter (Hydrology Officer) Mrs K van Gameren (Committee Administrator) Mrs N Ord-Walton (Technical Services Administration Officer)

Ms T Dickie (BTW Company) Mr J Passmore (Greymouth Petroleum)

Apologies The apology from Councillor M A Irving was received and sustained.

Notification of Late Items Report on prosecutions – public excluded

Deputation to the Consents and Regulatory Committee – Greymouth Petroleum

The Committee received a deputation from Ms T Dickie, BTW Company, and Mr J Passmore, Greymouth Petroleum, regarding the Company’s internal compliance monitoring programme and the systems in place to mitigate potential adverse effects on the environment.

1. Confirmation of Minutes – 14 October 2014

Resolved

THAT the Consents and Regulatory Committee of the Taranaki Regional Council 1. takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Consents and Regulatory Committee meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford, on Tuesday 14 October 2014 at 10.30 am 2. notes that the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on 4 November 2014. Horton/MacLeod

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

2. Resource consents issued under delegated authority

Councillor M P Joyce declared an interest in item 2 (Resource consents issued under delegated authority), in particular matters pertaining to Taranaki Community Rugby Trust and took no part in the discussion or recommendations.

2.1 The Committee considered and discussed the memorandum advising of consents granted and of consent processing actions since the last meeting of the Committee.

2.2 It was noted that the resource consent applications may be a good indicator of economic growth and a measure of economic benefit to the region that may be useful information for the Council to record for the future.

Recommended

THAT the Taranaki Regional Council

1. receives the schedule of resource consents granted under delegated authority.

Lean/Maxwell

3. Possible Hearing – Cold Creek Community Water Supply Limited

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3.1 Mr A D McLay, Director-Resource Management, spoke to the memorandum recommending the Council delegates to a Hearing Committee the authority to determine an application (consent 1134) by Cold Creek Community Water Supply Limited to increase the rate of water take up to 80 litres per second from the current consented amount of 59 litres per second.

3.2 The application was limited notified with five parties served notice of the application and given the opportunity to make a submission. Three submissions were received, one in opposition, one with conditional support and one submission neutral to the application. It was noted that a Hearing will only be necessary if agreement on consent conditions can not be achieved through the pre-hearing process.

Recommended

THAT the Taranaki Regional Council 1. receives this memorandum 2. notes that a hearing is expected to be held early 2015 3. subject to a hearing being necessary, in accordance with section 34A(1) of the Resource Management Act appoints Cr D Lean [Chairperson], Cr N Walker and Cr M Joyce as hearing commissioners, and delegates them the power to hear and determine the water permit application lodged by Cold Creek Community Water Supply Limited [change of conditions to consent 1134]. MacLeod/Davey

4. Consent monitoring annual reports

Councillor D N MacLeod declared an interest in item 4 (Consent monitoring annual reports), in particular matters pertaining to Fonterra and took no part in the discussion or recommendations associated with the Fonterra Whareroa Compliance Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014.

4.1 Mrs H Meintjes, Science Manager, spoke to the memorandum outlining 18 tailored compliance monitoring programme reports covering (variously) the monitoring periods 2011-2014, and provided an overview on environmental performance and consent compliance from each report.

4.2 The Committee discussed the Taranaki Abattoirs Limited report, noting the ‘improvement required’ performance rating. It was advised that Taranaki Abattoirs Limited has undergone a change in ownership and now have the means to improve their environmental performance and compliance with consent conditions.

Recommended

THAT the Taranaki Regional Council

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1. receives the TAG Oil (NZ) Limited Cheal-C Wellsite Monitoring Programme Report 2011-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 2. receives the TAG Oil (NZ) Limited Southern Cross Wellsite Monitoring Programme Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 3. receives the TAG Oil (NZ) Limited Sidewinder Production Station Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 4. receives the Shell Exploration NZ Limited Pohokura Production Station Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 5. receives the Taranaki Ventures Limited Copper Moki Production Station Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 6. receives the C Boyd – Drilling Waste Disposal Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2011-2013 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 7. receives the Origin Energy Resources NZ Limited Drilling Waste Landfarms Monitoring Programmes Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 8. receives the Greymouth Petroleum Hawera Landfarm Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 9. receives the Vector Kapuni GTP Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012- 2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 10. receives the Contact Energy Limited Stratford Power Station (TCC1 & SP1) and Ahuroa Gas Storage Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 11. receives the ANZCO Foods Waitara Ltd Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 12. receives the Taranaki Abattoirs Limited Monitoring Programme Report 2010-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 13. receives the Fonterra Whareroa Compliance Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 14. receives the NPDC Colson Road Landfill Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 15. receives the South Taranaki District Council Hawera Municipal Oxidation Ponds System Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 16. receives the Concrete Batching Plants Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 17. receives the Vickers Quarries Limited Toko and Midhirst Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein

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18. receives the DH Lepper Trust Piggery Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein. Maxwell/Walker 5. Incident Register – 27 September 2014 to 7 November 2014

Councillor D N MacLeod declared an interest in item 7 (Incident Register – 27 September 2014 to 7 November 2014) in particular matters pertaining to Fonterra, PKW and Port Taranaki Limited and took no part in the discussion or recommendations associated with those incidents.

Councillor P D Horton declared an interest in item 7 (Incident Register – 27 September 2014 to 7 November 2014) in particular matters pertaining to Port Taranaki Limited and took no part in the discussion or recommendations associated with those incidents.

Councillor M P Joyce declared an interest in item 7 (Incident Register – 27 September 2014 to 7 November 2014) in particular matters pertaining to Shayle Searle and took no part in the discussion or recommendations associated with those incidents.

5.1 The Committee received and noted the summary of the Council’s Incident Register for the period 27 September 2014 to 7 November 2014.

5.2 Mr B E Pope, Compliance Manager, provided an overview to the Committee on the reported incidents.

5.3 The Committee noted and discussed the number of incidents relating to water abstraction rate breaches. Council officers advised that the incidents largely relate to calibration and verification of flow meters which is a complex matter being addressed by the Council in conjunction with consent holders and involving monitoring and enforcement where required.

Recommended

THAT the Taranaki Regional Council

1. receives the memorandum

2. receives the summary of the Incident Register for the period from 27 September 2014 to 7 November 2014 and adopts the recommendations therein.

Walker/Maxwell

6. General Business

There were no matters of general business.

7. Public Excluded

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In accordance with section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1986, the public was excluded from the following part of the proceedings of the Consents and Regulatory Committee meeting held on Tuesday 25 November 2014 for the following reason/s:

Item 8 Confirmation of Confidential Minutes – 14 October 2014

Item 9 Report on Prosecutions

MacLeod/Joyce

There being no further business, the Committee Chairperson Councillor M J Cloke, declared the Consents and Regulatory Committee meeting closed at 11.30 am.

Confirmed

Committee Chairperson: ______M J Cloke

Date: 3 February 2015

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Agenda Memorandum

Date 3 February 2015

Memorandum to Chairperson and Members Consents and Regulatory Committee

Subject: Resource consents issued under delegated authority and applications in progress

Item: 2

Approved by: A D McLay, Director – Resource Management

B G Chamberlain, Chief Executive

Document: 1460669

Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to advise the Committee of consents granted, consents under application and of consent processing actions since the last meeting. This information is summarised in figures at the end of this report.

Recommendation That the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. receives the schedule of resource consents granted under delegated authority.

Background The following resource consent applications have been investigated by officers of the Taranaki Regional Council. They are activities with less than minor adverse effects on the environment or minor effects and affected parties have agreed to the activity. In accordance with sections 104 to 108 and section 139 of the Resource Management Act 1991, and pursuant to delegated authority to make decisions on consent applications, the Chief Executive or the Director—Resource Management has granted the consents/certificates of compliance.

The exercise of delegations under the Resource Management Act 1991 is reported for Committee Members’ information. Under the delegations manual, consent processing actions are to be reported to the Consents and Regulatory Committee. Resource consents and any certificates of compliance issued are detailed here, other decisions relating to administrative procedures (e.g. further information requests and time line extensions) are reported in the annual activity report.

The attached appendices (consent applications in progress) show the total number of applications in the consent processing system over the last twelve months. The number of applications for the renewal of resource consents is also shown. The difference between the two is the number of new applications, including applications for a change of conditions. New applications take priority over renewal applications. Renewal applications are generally put on hold, with the agreement of the applicant, and processed when staff resources allow. A consent holder can continue to operate under a consent that is subject to renewal. The above approach is pragmatic and ensures there are no regulatory impediments to new activities requiring authorisation.

Also attached are the following:

. Applications in progress table - the number of applications in progress at the end of each month (broken down into total applications and the number of renewals in progress) for this year and the previous two years. . Consents issued table - the number of consents issued at the end of each month for this year and the previous two years. . Potential hearings spreadsheet outlining the current status of limited/notified applications where hearing committees have been appointed.

Financial considerations—LTP/Annual Plan This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the Council’s adopted Long-Term Plan and estimates. Any financial information included in this memorandum has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.

Policy considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the policy documents and positions adopted by this Council under various legislative frameworks including, but not restricted to, the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Biosecurity Act 1993.

Legal considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations comply with the appropriate statutory requirements imposed upon the Council. Appendices List of Limited & non-notified consents (document # 1460637) Schedule of non-notified consents (document # 1460608) Schedule of Limited notified consents (document # 1460614) Consents processing charts for Agenda (document # 1461062)

Applications in progress

Month Ending

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Total RTotal RTotal RTotal RTotal RTotal RTotal RTotal RTotal RTotal RTotal RTotal R

2014/2015 181 117 167 107 175 99 160 88 181 116 183 120

2013/2014 145 40 132 28 124 19 108 19 218 67 225 79 247 123 237 150 235 151 218 144 227 133 208 133

2012/2013 141 71 153 72 154 72 148 67 172 68 174 58 154 54 155 61 149 57 152 58 135 61 138 55

R = Renewals

Consents Issued (running totals)

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June 2014/2015 41 80 106 154 184 212

2013/2014 50 122 187 210 262 286 307 428 482 511 561 632

2012/2013 22 59 85 119 175 211 250 296 341 379 424 446

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Potential Hearings

Applicant Description Notification Status Date date Issued Karawhaka Poultry Ltd 1 x application to discharge to air from a poultry farm – 05/03/2014 Pursuing prehearing renewal (5240-2.0) process NPDC 1 x application to discharge contaminants to land from NP 03/04/2014 Hearing to be held Wastewater Treatment Plant (9984-1.0) end of February Cold Creek Community 1 x application to take water from Cold Stream to supply the 07/10/2014 Pursuing prehearing Water Supply Ltd Cold Creek Water Supply Scheme – change to consent process conditions to increase rate of take to up to 80 l/sec (1134-3.2)

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

Consent Holder Subtype Discharge Permit R2/9979-1.0 Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Limited Air - Industry R2/1178-3.1 Graejo Trust Partnership (Taranaki) Land - animal waste R2/4291-2.1 Marly Farms Water - Animal Waste R2/5997-1.2 Shell Exploration NZ Limited Water - Stormwater R2/6269-1.1 Shell Exploration NZ Limited Water - Stormwater R2/9972-1.2 Waverley Bulk Transport Limited Land - solid waste R2/9335-1.3 Todd Energy Limited Land/Water Industry R2/3017-2.1 PKW Farms LP Land - animal waste R2/0847-2.1 PKW Farms LP Land - animal waste R2/3419-2.1 Hintz Family Trust Partnership Land - animal waste R2/5537-2.0 Windy Ridge Trust Land/Water Animal Waste R2/5538-2.0 Windy Ridge Trust Air - odour R2/4363-2.1 MacDonald Family Trust Land - animal waste R2/5956-1.7 Waikaikai Farms Limited Land - Land Farming R2/10024-1.0 Todd Energy Limited Land/Water Industry R2/1631-3.1 Mrs Maureen Nolly Water - Animal Waste R2/10020-1.0 Todd Energy Limited Air - Industry R2/10021-1.0 Todd Energy Limited Air - Industry R2/4777-2.0 C&O Concrete Products Limited Water - Stormwater R2/1598-3.1 Tulloch Family Trust Limited Land/Water Animal Waste R2/2442-2.1 Comida Limited Land/Water Animal Waste R2/10035-1.0 South Taranaki District Council Water - Misc R2/10036-1.0 South Taranaki District Council Water - Misc R2/10037-1.0 South Taranaki District Council Water - Misc R2/3977-4.0 Mr Allan Edward Riddick Land - solid waste R2/2387-3.1 Uhlenberg Haulage Limited Land - Industry R2/10006-1.0 Uhlenberg Haulage Limited Water - Stormwater R2/4683-2.1 Glenview Partnership Land - animal waste R2/5245-2.2 Glenview Partnership Air - odour R2/10039-1.0 Forest Management NZ Ltd Land/Water Industry R2/9961-1.1 Todd Energy Limited Water - Stormwater R2/7672-2.0 New Zealand Transport Agency Land - stormwater R2/7674-2.0 New Zealand Transport Agency Air - Dust R2/1482-3.1 Drylands Trust Land - animal waste R2/1859-3.1 Drylands Trust Land - animal waste R2/4696-2.0 CT & LM Feaver Trust Partnership Land - animal waste R2/5235-2.0 CT & LM Feaver Trust Partnership Air - odour R2/3924-3.0 Wiggins Farms Limited Water - Animal Waste

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Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/4699-2.0 Paraite Poultry Limited Land - animal waste R2/5259-2.0 Paraite Poultry Limited Air - odour R2/10022-1.0 Todd Energy Limited Water - Stormwater R2/10053-1.0 Greymouth Petroleum Limited Land - Hydraulic Fracturing R2/10054-1.0 Taranaki By-Products Limited Air - Industry

Land Use R2/10019-1.0 Richard Barrie Tatham Structure - Bridge R2/10027-1.0 John & Jaala Syrus Partnership Pipe Waterway R2/10028-1.0 John & Jaala Syrus Partnership Structure - Bridge R2/9998-1.0 SD Dwyer Trust Pipe Waterway R2/10030-1.0 Ngeru Family Trust/Ngeru Logging Structure - Culvert R2/10005-1.0 Uhlenberg Haulage Limited Pipe Waterway R2/1333-3.0 Kaitake Golf Club Inc Dam/Weir R2/9963-1.1 Todd Energy Limited Pipe Waterway R2/10060-1.0 PKW Farms LP Bore/Well R2/9977-1.0 Stone Farm Trust Realign Waterway R2/10009-1.0 Stone Farm Trust Pipe Waterway R2/10010-1.0 Stone Farm Trust Structure - Culvert R2/10011-1.0 Stone Farm Trust Structure - Culvert Water Permit R2/10026-1.0 Todd Energy Limited Take Surface Water R2/10029-1.0 Hernly Farm Limited Take Groundwater R2/0124-5.0 Kaitake Golf Club Inc Take Surface Water R2/10023-1.0 Todd Energy Limited Take produced water R2/5973-2.0 Crosbig Trusts Partnership Take Surface Water R2/2051-4.1 Taranaki By-Products Limited Take Surface Water

Limited notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

Consent Holder Subtype Land Use Consent R2/9862-1.0 Sharpe Family Trust Pipe Waterway 14

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/9979-1.0 Commencement Date: 14 Nov 2014 Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2026 PO Box 41, New Plymouth 4340 Review Dates: June 2020 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Smart Road, New Plymouth Application Purpose: New To discharge emissions to air from the screening and crushing of palm kernel, crushing of grain and the mixing of product

R2/1178-3.1 Commencement Date: 14 Nov 2014 Graejo Trust Partnership (Taranaki) Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2021 GJ & JK Reid, 78A Waitoetoe Road, RD 44, Review Dates: June 2015 Urenui 4377 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 78A Waitoetoe Road, Urenui Application Purpose: Change To discharge effluent from a farm dairy onto and into land

R2/10019-1.0 Commencement Date: 18 Nov 2014 Richard Barrie Tatham Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031 609 Mangaotaki Road, RD 1, Piopio 3971 Review Dates: June 2019, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 152A Pungarehu Road, Pungarehu Application Purpose: New To construct a new bridge over the Kapoaiaia Stream, including associated disturbance of the streambed

R2/4291-2.1 Commencement Date: 18 Nov 2014 Marly Farms Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2025 424 Upper Pitone Road, RD 4, New Plymouth Review Dates: June 2019 4374 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 424 Upper Pitone Road, Okato Application Purpose: Change To discharge effluent from a farm dairy after treatment in an oxidation pond system into an unnamed tributary of the Katikara Stream

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Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/5997-1.2 Commencement Date: 20 Nov 2014 Shell Exploration NZ Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2033 Shell (Petroleum Mining) Co Ltd, Pohokura Review Dates: June 2015, June 2021, Operations, Private Bag 2035, New Plymouth June 2027 4342 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Pohokura Production Station, Lower Application Purpose: Change Otaraoa Road, Motunui, Waitara To discharge treated stormwater from an Onshore Production Station to an existing stormwater control system, being a body of water commonly known as 'The Duck Pond' within the Manu Stream catchment

R2/6269-1.1 Commencement Date: 20 Nov 2014 Shell Exploration NZ Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2033 Shell (Petroleum Mining) Co Ltd, Pohokura Review Dates: June 2015, June 2021, Operations, Private Bag 2035, New Plymouth June 2027 4342 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Lower Otaraoa Road wellsite, Lower Application Purpose: Change Otaraoa Road, Motunui, Waitara To discharge treated stormwater from hydrocarbon exploration and production operations at the Lower Otaraoa Road Wellsite to an existing stormwater control system, being a body of water commonly known as 'The Duck Pond' within the Manu Stream

R2/9972-1.2 Commencement Date: 20 Nov 2014 Waverley Bulk Transport Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2034 2 Bear Street, Waverley 4510 Review Dates: June 2022, June 2028 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Rangitatau Road West, Maxwell Application Purpose: New To discharge cleanfill onto and into land

R2/9335-1.3 Commencement Date: 21 Nov 2014 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2027 PO Box 802, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Review Dates: June 2015, June 2021 Plymouth 4340 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Mangahewa-D wellsite, Application Purpose: Change Rimutauteka Road, Inglewood (Property owner: KV & SJ Collins) To discharge stormwater from skimmer pits at the Mangahewa-D wellsite onto and into land and into an unnamed tributary of the Manganui River

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/3017-2.1 Commencement Date: 21 Nov 2014 PKW Farms LP Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2022 PO Box 241, New Plymouth 4340 Review Dates: June 2016 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 682 Meremere Road, Ohangai Application Purpose: Change To discharge effluent from a farm dairy onto and into land

R2/0847-2.1 Commencement Date: 21 Nov 2014 PKW Farms LP Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2024 PO Box 241, New Plymouth 4340 Review Dates: Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 2629 Skeet Road, Auroa Application Purpose: Change To discharge effluent from a farm dairy onto and into land

R2/10026-1.0 Commencement Date: 24 Nov 2014 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2020 PO Box 802, Taranaki Mail Centre, Review Dates: New Plymouth 4340 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Mangahewa-G wellsite, Otaraoa Application Purpose: New Road, Tikorangi (Property owner: FD & KS Wyatt) To take and use water from a spring fed pond on an unnamed tributary of the Mangahewa Stream for hydrocarbon exploration activities at the Mangahewa-G wellsite

R2/10029-1.0 Commencement Date: 25 Nov 2014 Hernly Farm Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2033 Paul Thony, 242 Durham Road, RD 8, Review Dates: June 2021, June 2027 Inglewood 4388 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 242 Durham Road, Inglewood Application Purpose: New To take and use groundwater from a bore for farm and domestic water supply purposes

R2/10027-1.0 Commencement Date: 25 Nov 2014 John & Jaala Syrus Partnership Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 205 Smart Road, New Plymouth 4372 Review Dates: June 2020, June 2026 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 205 Smart Road, New Plymouth Application Purpose: New To install piping in a section of an unnamed tributary of the Puremu Stream, including associated streambed disturbance and reclamation

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/10028-1.0 Commencement Date: 25 Nov 2014 John & Jaala Syrus Partnership Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 205 Smart Road, New Plymouth 4372 Review Dates: June 2020, June 2026 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 205 Smart Road, New Plymouth Application Purpose: New To construct a new bridge over the Puremu Stream, including associated disturbance of the streambed

R2/9998-1.0 Commencement Date: 25 Nov 2014 SD Dwyer Trust Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2034 374 Kakaramea Road, RD 2, Patea 4598 Review Dates: June 2022, June 2028 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 374 Kakaramea Road, Patea Application Purpose: New To install piping in two unnamed tributaries of the Patea River, including a water abstraction structure and associated streambed disturbance and reclamation

R2/3419-2.1 Commencement Date: 26 Nov 2014 Hintz Family Trust Partnership Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2023 Brendan & Natasha Hintz, 535 Pembroke Review Dates: June 2017 Road, RD 21, Stratford 4391 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 123 Finnerty Road, Stratford Application Purpose: Change To discharge untreated farm dairy effluent by spray irrigation onto and into land

R2/5537-2.0 Commencement Date: 27 Nov 2014 Windy Ridge Trust Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 132 Ackworth Road, RD 3, New Plymouth Review Dates: June 2020, June 2026 4373 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 757 Egmont Road, Egmont Village Application Purpose: Replace To discharge washdown water from the cleaning of poultry sheds onto and into land and into an unnamed tributary of the Mangaoraka Stream

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/5538-2.0 Commencement Date: 27 Nov 2014 Windy Ridge Trust Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 132 Ackworth Road, RD 3, New Plymouth Review Dates: June 2016, June 2018, June 4373 2020, June 2026 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 757 Egmont Road, Egmont Village Application Purpose: Replace To discharge emissions into the air from a poultry farming operation and associated practices including waste management activities

R2/4363-2.1 Commencement Date: 28 Nov 2014 MacDonald Family Trust Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2029 C/- SJ & GE MacDonald, 879 Main South Review Dates: June 2017, June 2023 Road, RD 11, Hawera 4671 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 68 Lower Inaha Road, Hawera Application Purpose: Change To discharge untreated farm dairy effluent by spray irrigation onto and into land

R2/10030-1.0 Commencement Date: 03 Dec 2014 Ngeru Family Trust/Ngeru Logging Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2028 420 Bird Road, RD 23, Stratford 4393 Review Dates: June 2016, June 2019, June 2022, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Various throughout the Taranaki Application Purpose: New Region To install modified shipping containers in the beds of rivers within the Taranaki Region for use as culverts to provide temporary access for forest harvesting purposes

R2/5956-1.7 Commencement Date: 27 Nov 2014 Waikaikai Farms Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2016 PF & KM Wards, 78 Lower Manutahi Road, Review Dates: June 2015 RD 2, Patea 4598 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Lower Manutahi Road, Manutahi Application Purpose: Change To discharge drilling wastes from hydrocarbon exploration and production activities, oily wastes from wellsites, and contaminated soil onto and into land via landfarming

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/10024-1.0 Commencement Date: 05 Dec 2014 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2019 PO Box 802, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Review Dates: Plymouth 4340 Activity Class: Controlled Location: Mangahewa-G wellsite, Otaraoa Application Purpose: New Road, Tikorangi (Property owner: FD & KS Wyatt) To discharge stormwater and sediment, deriving from soil disturbance undertaken for the purpose of constructing the Mangahewa-G wellsite, onto land where it may enter an unnamed tributary of the Mangahewa Stream

R2/1631-3.1 Commencement Date: 08 Dec 2014 Mrs Maureen Nolly Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2028 31 Miranda Street, Stratford 4332 Review Dates: June 2016, June 2022 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 392 Bird Road, Stratford Application Purpose: Change To discharge effluent from a farm dairy after treatment in an oxidation pond system and a constructed drain into the Kahikatea Stream

R2/10020-1.0 Commencement Date: 09 Dec 2014 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2033 PO Box 802, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Review Dates: June 2021, June 2027 Plymouth 4340 Activity Class: Controlled Location: Mangahewa-G wellsite, Otaraoa Application Purpose: New Road, Tikorangi (Property owner: FD & KS Wyatt) To discharge contaminants to air from hydrocarbon exploration at the Mangahewa-G wellsite, including combustion involving flaring or incineration of petroleum recovered from natural deposits, in association with well development or redevelopment and testing or enhancement of well production flows

R2/10021-1.0 Commencement Date: 09 Dec 2014 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2033 PO Box 802, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Review Dates: June 2021, June 2027 Plymouth 4340 Activity Class: Restricted discretionary Location: Mangahewa-G wellsite, Otaraoa Application Purpose: New Road, Tikorangi (Property owner: FD & KS Wyatt) To discharge emissions to air associated with hydrocarbon producing wells at the Mangahewa-G wellsite

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/4777-2.0 Commencement Date: 09 Dec 2014 C&O Concrete Products Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 PO Box 7141, New Plymouth 4341 Review Dates: June 2020, June 2026 Activity Class: Controlled Location: 194 Connett Road East, Bell Block Application Purpose: Replace To discharge stormwater from a concrete products manufacturing premises into the Waitaha Stream

R2/1598-3.1 Commencement Date: 11 Dec 2014 Tulloch Family Trust Limited Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2030 TM & AJ Tulloch, 763 Opua Road, RD 31, Review Dates: June 2018, June 2024 Opunake 4681 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 763 Opua Road, Opunake Application Purpose: Change To discharge farm dairy effluent after treatment in an oxidation pond system: • in all its forms onto land; and • in liquid form only into the wetland when the land disposal area is unsuitable for effluent disposal

R2/2442-2.1 Commencement Date: 12 Dec 2014 Comida Limited Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2022 137 Lepper Road, RD 6, Inglewood 4386 Review Dates: June 2016 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 147 Monmouth Road, Stratford Application Purpose: Change To discharge farm dairy effluent after treatment in an oxidation pond system: • in all its forms onto land; and • in liquid form only into an unnamed tributary of the Kahouri Stream when the land disposal area is unsuitable for effluent disposal

R2/10035-1.0 Commencement Date: 12 Dec 2014 South Taranaki District Council Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2020 Chief Executive, Private Bag 902, Hawera 4640 Review Dates: Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Waiinu Beach Road, Waiinu Application Purpose: New To discharge contaminants into the Waitotara River incidental to water blasting and cleaning of a bridge

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/10036-1.0 Commencement Date: 12 Dec 2014 South Taranaki District Council Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2020 Chief Executive, Private Bag 902, Hawera 4640 Review Dates: Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Waitotara Valley Road, Waitotara Application Purpose: New To discharge contaminants into the Waitotara River incidental to water blasting and cleaning of a bridge

R2/10037-1.0 Commencement Date: 12 Dec 2014 South Taranaki District Council Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2020 Chief Executive, Private Bag 902, Hawera 4640 Review Dates: Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Upper Ball Road, Patea Application Purpose: New To discharge contaminants into the Patea River incidental to water blasting and cleaning of a bridge

R2/3977-4.0 Commencement Date: 15 Dec 2014 Mr Allan Edward Riddick Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 PO Box 830, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Review Dates: June 2020, June 2026 Plymouth 4340 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 496 Carrington Road, Application Purpose: Replace New Plymouth To discharge cleanfill onto and into land

R2/2387-3.1 Commencement Date: 15 Dec 2014 Uhlenberg Haulage Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2029 175 Bridge Street, Eltham 4322 Review Dates: June 2017, June 2023 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 175 Bridge Street, Eltham Application Purpose: Change To discharge treated wastewater from a truck washing bay onto and into land

R2/10005-1.0 Commencement Date: 15 Dec 2014 Uhlenberg Haulage Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2029 175 Bridge Street, Eltham 4322 Review Dates: June 2017, June 2023 Activity Class: Controlled Location: 183 Bridge Street, Eltham Application Purpose: New To install piping in a section of an unnamed tributary of the Waingongoro River, including associated streambed disturbance and reclamation

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/10006-1.0 Commencement Date: 15 Dec 2014 Uhlenberg Haulage Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2019 175 Bridge Street, Eltham 4322 Review Dates: Activity Class: Controlled Location: 183 Bridge Street, Eltham Application Purpose: New To discharge stormwater and sediment associated with earthworks into an unnamed tributary of the Waingongoro River

R2/1333-3.0 Commencement Date: 16 Dec 2014 Kaitake Golf Club Inc Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031 Secretary, PO Box 7, OAKURA 4345 Review Dates: June 2019, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 1377 South Road, Oakura Application Purpose: Replace To maintain an existing two metre high concrete dam on an unnamed tributary of the Waimoku Stream

R2/0124-5.0 Commencement Date: 16 Dec 2014 Kaitake Golf Club Inc Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031 Secretary, PO Box 7, OAKURA 4345 Review Dates: June 2019, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 1377 South Road, Oakura Application Purpose: Replace To take water from an unnamed tributary of the Waimoku Stream for golf green irrigation purposes

R2/4683-2.1 Commencement Date: 16 Dec 2014 Glenview Partnership Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 CJ & GM Werder, 526 Mountain Road, RD 3, Review Dates: June 2020, June 2026 New Plymouth 4373 Activity Class: Controlled Location: 539 Mountain Road, New Plymouth Application Purpose: Replace To discharge washdown water from the cleaning of poultry sheds onto and into land

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/5245-2.2 Commencement Date: 16 Dec 2014 Glenview Partnership Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 CJ & GM Werder, 526 Mountain Road, RD 3, Review Dates: June 2016, June 2018, June New Plymouth 4373 2020, June 2026 Activity Class: Restricted discretionary Location: 539 Mountain Road, New Plymouth Application Purpose: Replace To discharge emissions into the air from a poultry farming operation and associated practices including waste management activities

R2/10039-1.0 Commencement Date: 17 Dec 2014 Forest Management NZ Ltd Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2022 Unit 13, 90 Austin Street, Onekawa, Napier Review Dates: June 2016, June 2018, June 4110 2020 Activity Class: Controlled Location: 615 Waikare Road, Mangawhio Application Purpose: New To undertake vegetation disturbance activities and to discharge stormwater and sediment arising from soil disturbance activities associated with forest harvesting onto land and into an unnamed tributary of the Omata Stream

R2/9961-1.1 Commencement Date: 17 Dec 2014 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2019 PO Box 802, New Plymouth 4340 Review Dates: Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 1334 Otaraoa Road, Tikorangi Application Purpose: Change (Property owner: DG Jupp) To discharge stormwater and sediment from earthworks during construction of the Mangahewa Expansion Compression Project into an unnamed tributary of the Mangahewa Stream

R2/9963-1.1 Commencement Date: 17 Dec 2014 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031 PO Box 802, New Plymouth 4340 Review Dates: June 2019, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 1334 Otaraoa Road, Tikorangi Application Purpose: Change (Property owner: DG Jupp) To install piping in a section of an unnamed tributary of the Mangahewa Stream, including associated streambed disturbance and reclamation

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/7672-2.0 Commencement Date: 18 Dec 2014 New Zealand Transport Agency Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2024 PO Box 1947, Palmerston North 4440 Review Dates: June 2022 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: SH3, between the Normanby Application Purpose: Replace overbridge & Te Roti Road To discharge stormwater and sediment onto and into land for State Highway 3 realignment purposes

R2/7674-2.0 Commencement Date: 18 Dec 2014 New Zealand Transport Agency Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2024 PO Box 1947, Palmerston North 4440 Review Dates: Activity Class: Discretionary Location: SH3, between the Normanby Application Purpose: Replace overbridge & Te Roti Road To discharge dust from an area of bulk earthworks

R2/1482-3.1 Commencement Date: 18 Dec 2014 Drylands Trust Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2029 JR & DA Mills, 146 Sutherland Road, RD 28, Review Dates: June 2017, June 2023 Hawera 4678 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 135 Sutherland Road, Manaia Application Purpose: Change To discharge effluent from a farm dairy onto and into land

R2/1859-3.1 Commencement Date: 18 Dec 2014 Drylands Trust Expiry Date: 01 Dec 2029 JR & DA Mills, 146 Sutherland Road, RD 28, Review Dates: June 2017, June 2023 Hawera 4678 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 146 Sutherland Road, Manaia Application Purpose: Change To discharge effluent from a farm dairy onto and into land

R2/4696-2.0 Commencement Date: 22 Dec 2014 CT & LM Feaver Trust Partnership Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 Craig & Lisa Feaver, 293 South Road, RD 4, Review Dates: June 2020, June 2026 New Plymouth 4374 Activity Class: Controlled Location: 293 South Road, New Plymouth Application Purpose: Replace To discharge washdown water from the cleaning of Poultry sheds onto and into land

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/5235-2.0 Commencement Date: 22 Dec 2014 CT & LM Feaver Trust Partnership Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 Craig & Lisa Feaver, 293 South Road, RD 4, Review Dates: June 2016, June 2018, New Plymouth 4374 June 2020, June 2026 Activity Class: Restricted discretionary Location: 293 South Road, New Plymouth Application Purpose: Replace To discharge emissions into the air from a poultry farming operation and associated practices including waste management activities

R2/3924-3.0 Commencement Date: 06 Jan 2015 Wiggins Farms Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2021 454 Upper Norfolk Road, RD 8, Inglewood Review Dates: 4388 Activity Class: Controlled Location: 454 Upper Norfolk Road, Inglewood Application Purpose: Replace To discharge effluent from a farm dairy after treatment in an oxidation pond system and a constructed drain into an unnamed tributary of the Maketawa Stream

R2/10060-1.0 Commencement Date: 07 Jan 2015 PKW Farms LP Expiry Date: PO Box 241, New Plymouth 4340 Review Dates: June 2021, June 2027, June 2033, June 2039, June 2045, June 2051 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Rimutauteka Road, Kaimata Application Purpose: New To drill and construct a groundwater bore for water supply purposes

R2/4699-2.0 Commencement Date: 07 Jan 2015 Paraite Poultry Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 216 Paraite Road, RD 3, New Plymouth 4373 Review Dates: June 2020, June 2026 Activity Class: Controlled Location: 216 Paraite Road, Bell Block Application Purpose: Replace To discharge washdown water from the cleaning of poultry sheds onto and into land

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/5259-2.0 Commencement Date: 07 Jan 2015 Paraite Poultry Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2032 216 Paraite Road, RD 3, New Plymouth 4373 Review Dates: June 2016, June 2018, June 2020, June 2026 Activity Class: Restricted discretionary Location: 216 Paraiate Road, Bell Block Application Purpose: Replace To discharge emissions into the air from a poultry farming operation and associated practices including waste management activities

R2/10022-1.0 Commencement Date: 08 Jan 2015 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2033 PO Box 802, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Review Dates: June 2021, June 2027 Plymouth 4340 Activity Class: Controlled Location: Mangahewa-G wellsite, Otaraoa Application Purpose: New Road, Tikorangi (Property owner: FD & KS Wyatt) To discharge treated stormwater from hydrocarbon exploration and production operations at the Mangahewa-G wellsite, into an unnamed tributary of the Mangahewa Stream

R2/10023-1.0 Commencement Date: 08 Jan 2015 Todd Energy Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2033 PO Box 802, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Review Dates: June 2021, June 2027 Plymouth 4340 Activity Class: Controlled Location: Mangahewa-G wellsite, Otaraoa Application Purpose: New Road, Tikorangi (Property owner: FD & KS Wyatt) To take groundwater, as ‘produced water’, during hydrocarbon exploration and production activities at the Mangahewa-G wellsite

R2/5973-2.0 Commencement Date: 19 Jan 2015 Crosbig Trusts Partnership Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2030 D & A Gibson, 267 Ihaia Road, RD 31, Review Dates: June 2018, June 2024 Opunake 4681 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 265 Ihaia Road, Opunake Application Purpose: Replace To take and use water from the Otahi Stream for pasture irrigation purposes

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/10053-1.0 Commencement Date: 21 Jan 2015 Greymouth Petroleum Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2027 PO Box 3394, New Plymouth 4341 Review Dates: June 2015, June 2016, June 2017, June 2018, June 2019, June 2020, June 2021, June 2022, June 2023, June 2024, June 2025, June 2026 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Ohanga-A wellsite, 324 Ohanga Application Purpose: New Road, Urenui (Property owner: PW & HL Blakelock) To discharge water based hydraulic fracturing fluids into land at depths greater than 2,700 mTVD beneath the Ohanga-A wellsite

R2/2051-4.1 Commencement Date: 21 Jan 2015 Taranaki By-Products Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2019 PO Box 172, Hawera 4640 Review Dates: June 2017 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Kohiti Road, Okaiawa Application Purpose: Change To take up to 2,160 cubic metres/day (50 litres/second) of water from the Inaha Stream for a rendering operation

R2/10054-1.0 Commencement Date: 21 Jan 2015 Taranaki By-Products Limited Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2029 PO Box 172, Hawera 4640 Review Dates: June 2017, June 2023 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: Kohiti Road, Okaiawa Application Purpose: New To discharge emissions into the air from the burning of pallets, paper and cardboard

R2/9977-1.0 Commencement Date: 22 Jan 2015 Stone Farm Trust Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031 241B Bayly Road, RD 37, New Plymouth 4381 Review Dates: June 2019, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: South Road, Pungaerehu Application Purpose: New To realign a section of the Waitekaure Stream through a newly constructed channel, including associated streambed disturbance and reclamation

Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/10009-1.0 Commencement Date: 22 Jan 2015 Stone Farm Trust Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031 241B Bayly Road, RD 37, New Plymouth 4381 Review Dates: June 2019, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: South Road, Pungarehu Application Purpose: New To install piping in unnamed tributaries of the Waitekaure Stream, including associated streambed disturbance and reclamation

R2/10010-1.0 Commencement Date: 22 Jan 2015 Stone Farm Trust Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031 241B Bayly Road, RD 37, New Plymouth 4381 Review Dates: June 2019, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: South Road, Pungarehu Application Purpose: New To install a culvert in an unnamed tributary of the Waitekaure Stream, including the associated disturbance of the streambed

R2/10011-1.0 Commencement Date: 22 Jan 2015 Stone Farm Trust Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2031 241B Bayly Road, RD 37, New Plymouth 4381 Review Dates: June 2019, June 2025 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: South Road, Pungarehu Application Purpose: New To install a culvert in an unnamed tributary of the Waitekaure Stream, including the associated disturbance of the streambed

Limited Notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council between 14 Nov 2014 and 22 Jan 2015

R2/9862-1.0 Commencement Date: 21 Nov 2014 Sharpe Family Trust Expiry Date: 01 Jun 2029 Andrew Sharpe, 165B Dalziell Road, RD 18, Review Dates: June 2017, June 2023 Eltham 4398 Activity Class: Discretionary Location: 165B Dalziell Road, Eltham Application Purpose: New To install piping in an unnamed tributary of the Waingongoro River, including associated streambed disturbance and reclamation

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Agenda Memorandum

Date 3 February 2015

Memorandum to Chairperson and Members Consents and Regulatory Committee

Subject: EPA Decision on Maari Development Drilling Marine Consent Applications

Item: 3

Approved by: A D McLay, Director—Resource Management

B G Chamberlain, Chief Executive

Document: 1456665

Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to present the EPA Decision Making Committee’s decision on marine consent applications in the exclusive economic zone, made by OMV for development drilling associated with the off shore Maari field off the South Taranaki coast. The item is essentially an information item given the interest Members have shown in regulating oil and gas activities in the coastal area adjoining that administered by this Council under the Resource Management Act (RMA).

A copy of the decision is attached to this memorandum for Members’ information.

Executive summary The memorandum assesses the EPA Decision Making Committee’s decision on a marine consent application by OMV for development drilling associated with the off shore Maari field off the South Taranaki coast. The application was the first notified application for oil and gas drilling considered by the EPA under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act (2012) (the Act).

The issues raised in submissions and considered under the Act are almost identical to those that have been considered by this Council in past RMA consent and plan hearings.

The decision concluded the overall effect of the development drilling programme on the environment was minor and, in many cases, the effects are temporary and there was no reason to refuse the marine consent application as the drilling activity meets the sustainable management purpose of the Act.

The conclusions reached about the environmental effects from drilling activities confirm the regulatory approach in the Council’s Regional Coastal Plan, where drilling is a permitted activity, with the exception of certain sensitive areas.

Recommendations That the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. receives the memorandum on the EPA Maari Development Drilling marine consent applications 2. notes the conclusions reached about the minor environmental effects from drilling activities confirm the policy and regulatory approach in the Regional Coastal Plan, where drilling is a permitted activity, with the exception of certain sensitive areas.

Background This is the first notified application for oil and gas drilling considered by the EPA under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 (the Act). The Act is an overall regulatory regime spread across various pieces of legislation that manage activities in the exclusive economic zone and in or under the continental shelf.

There have been non-notified applications processed for exploration and appraisal drilling applications for the Maui and Tui fields in 2014. An application can be non-notified if it is for exploration and appraisal drilling. Drilling and other activities associated with production activities must currently be notified under the Act.

OMV New Zealand Ltd applied for a short term marine consent to complete the existing programme of development drilling in the Maari field about 80 km off the South Taranaki coast. The application involves a jack up rig drilling up to 7 wells, with the associated seabed disturbance/destruction, drilling cuttings and muds discharges/deposits, submarine pipeline, and generation of vibrations (noise).

The application was notified in 2014 and a Decision Making Committee (DMC), to exercise powers and functions under the Act, appointed by the EPA in July 2014. The DMC comprised Mr A Shaw(chair), Ms S McGarry, Ms K Dennes (EPA Board Member), Dr D Robertson, and Mr T White. Ms Dennes will be known to some Members as she is professional director resident in New Plymouth and on the Te Kotahi Te Atiawa Trust (post Treaty settlement management entity).

One hundred and fifty five submissions were received on the application with the majority seeking the application to be declined. Hearings were held in Wellington, New Plymouth and Nelson. This Council did not submit on the application.

The submissions are summarised in the decision (pages 79-83) in terms of how they relate to the matters that must be considered by the DMC under the Act.

The application was granted by the DMC. A copy of the EPA decision is attached to this item and considers the application and submissions in terms of the matters to be considered under the Act. The decision will make interesting reading for those who have sat on hearing committees and prepared hearing decisions under the RMA. The issues raised in submissions and considered under the Act are almost identical to those that have been considered by this Council in past RMA consent and plan hearings.

The potential for an oil spill and concerns that relate to the recovery, production and use of oil and other fossil fuels to generate energy and the impact of that on climate change, were raised in submissions and received particular attention by the DMC in their decision.

Submitters from Taranaki included Climate Justice Taranaki representatives and an expert. Ms J Kahui, of Frack-Free Kapiti, who is familiar to this Council in terms of raising concerns about the environmental effects of oil and gas activities and making many Official Information Act requests concerning the industry, also appeared. Paragraphs 170, 194, 333, and 335 of the decision specifically address matters associated with these parties and the expert (Associate Professor Slooten) they called in support of their submission. The DMC noted the evidence of Professor Slooten crossed the line into advocacy at times (refer paragraph 184 (a) of the decision for further details).

The DMC assessment of the effects of the proposal is there is no reason to refuse the marine consent application as the drilling activity meets the sustainable management purpose of the Act. The reasons for granting the application are summarised in the decision and set out more fully in the main body of the decision report.

The DMC requested information from other marine management agencies about their regimes. Whilst some of the these regimes may not specifically consider environmental risks or controls necessary to avoid, remedy or mitigate the environmental effects of activities, they all impose standards and requirements that are relevant to the environmental matters that must be considered under section 59 of the Act.

The DMC are required to take into account the extent to which imposing conditions might avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects (s63 of the Act). However, there are limitations on the power to set conditions so that there is not unnecessary duplication where effects are managed under other maritime management regimes, such as with spill response requirements.

The application was granted by the DMC with 32 consent conditions (page 69 of decision). The conditions address the environmental component of other marine management regime or health and safety legislation but do not conflict with them.

This Council gets a mention in the decision in terms of a reference to conservation values in its Regional Coastal Plan (para 85 of decision). The other applicable law that has been taken into account under the Act refers to the RMA (para 323 of Decision) but there are no details about this.

Discussion The decision is of interest because it concluded the overall effect of the development drilling programme on the environment was minor and, in many cases, the effects are temporary. Nonetheless, the DMC were conscious of responsibilities to take account of events of low probability but high potential impact. An oil spill is such an event and a concern for many submitters. The Act, like the RMA, does not require no risk before an activity can be consented and the DMC considered there was a robust regime in place to prevent such spills and to manage them should they occur.

The DMC decision is also important in a policy sense because the process and decision confirmed the environmental effects of the drilling activity were minor and temporary in

nature and as such support the current permitted activity status for such activities, within the coastal area out to 12 nautical miles, under the Council’s Regional Coastal Plan. However, some sensitive areas, identified as areas of outstanding coastal value (Area A in Plan) are excluded, and drilling is prohibited. The Sugar Loaf marine protected areas and North and South Traps in South Taranaki are examples of such sensitive areas.

Under the Council’s regime no consent is required if certain environmental standards have been meet. There are no costs to those wishing to undertake expensive drilling and no uncertainty regarding the outcome of a notified application and consent process.

The Plan is currently under review and a consultant report is to be commissioned, based on the DMC decision and evidence presented, and other information sources, to inform the Council’s policy approach. This will likely confirm the current approach and be available for the section 32 report required by the RMA, on the costs and benefits of the proposed policy and to set out the rational for any rules.

A similar item to the 5 February Policy and Planning Committee will address the policy implications of the Decision.

There is complete difference in the way hydrocarbon drilling is addressed under the Act and Council’s regime under the RMA which may confuse and frustrate some members of the public. Given the acknowledged minor and temporary nature of environmental effects of drilling in the DMC decision and the Council’s approach to permit the activity (because of the minor and temporary environmental effects), a change to the Act regime could be considered. Regulations can be made under the Act to permit drilling rather than requiring a marine consent.

In terms of offshore drilling environmental effects on the sea and seabed, a jack up rig poses the same potential for environmental effects as a drill ship and semisubmersible rig (and associated anchoring systems). The occupation of space and discharge of drill cuttings and muds is the same for all three types of drilling rig. So the conclusions from the DMC are relevant for all types of drilling rig environmental effects.

Decision-making considerations Part 6 (Planning, decision-making and accountability) of the Local Government Act 2002 has been considered and documented in the preparation of this agenda item. The recommendations made in this item comply with the decision-making obligations of the Act. Financial considerations—LTP/Annual plan This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the Council’s adopted Long-Term Plan and estimates. Any financial information included in this memorandum has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. Policy considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the policy documents and positions adopted by this Council under various legislative frameworks including, but not restricted to, the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Biosecurity Act 1993.

Legal considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations comply with the appropriate statutory requirements imposed upon the Council.

Appendices/Attachments – one separate report Document 1455925: EPA Decision on Maari Development Drilling.

Agenda Memorandum

Date 3 February 2015

Memorandum to Chairperson and Members Consents and Regulatory Committee

Subject: Consent monitoring annual reports

Item: 4

Approved by: G K Bedford, Director Environment Quality

B G Chamberlain, Chief Executive

Document: 1459829

Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to advise the Committee of the preparation of 16 tailored compliance monitoring reports. Recommendations pertaining to each site or programme are set out in the relevant report. The attention of Committee members is directed to the Executive Summary at the front of each report.

Executive summary There are 16 reports for presentation to this first meeting for 2015, covering 24 annual programmes delivered within various periods: eight reports cover a single year and eight reports are biennial reports.

Each report has been submitted to the consent holder for comment prior to publication. The reports have been prepared by staff of the Science Services section. All reports provide recommendations for the following monitoring year.

The consent holders of nine monitoring programmes have demonstrated a high level of environmental performance; six programmes were found to have demonstrated a good level, and two required improvement. At most sites, the performances reported for the periods under review are a continuation of previous good or high performance. We discuss the non- compliance issues as exceptions, below.

Within the Waiwhakaiho Airshed monitoring programme, 43 air related incidents were recorded on the Council’s Unauthorised Incidents Register. Eighteen of the 43 incidents were substantiated at the time of inspection, resulting in the identification of 29 unauthorised discharges. Eight abatement notices and 12 infringement notices were issued as a result of the incident investigations undertaken. In three other cases, although the complaint could not be substantiated at the time of investigation, issues that had the potential for effects were identified and preventative measures were agreed upon. The complaints related to a variety of air quality issues, namely odour, dust, or smoke. All incidents and the Council’s investigations and enforcement actions have previously been reported to the Council and

public. None of the substantiated air related incidents were due to the activities of consented companies monitored under this programme. Downer EDI Works Limited for the 7th consecutive year failed to demonstrate compliance with the consent because of a delay in particulate emission monitoring. Although the Company kept Council informed regarding the delay, the plant operating conditions required for testing have been clarified, and it is recommended that the Company start to seek opportunities to undertake this required monitoring earlier in the 2014-2015 year to bring it back on schedule. Downer EDI delivered a good level of environmental performance and compliance with their resource consent. Katere Surface Coating Limited were instructed that the spent blasting media needed to be addressed and/or that the stormwater drain filters needed to be cleaned out at each of the four monitoring inspections. At the time of writing this report the Company has been advised that an abatement notice will be issued if the spent blasting material is not cleaned up at the end of each day. An improvement in the control of wind blown yard dust is also desirable. Overall, the companies monitored in this airshed programme demonstrated a good level of environmental performance. McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Ltd (MASL) received an abatement notice as there was no bunding around the acid-etch sludge press. This notice was complied with and there were no adverse environmental effects, General housekeeping on site was excellent. MASL delivered a good level of environmental performance. Waikaikai Farms Limited received one Unauthorised Incident (UI) recording non- compliance in respect of Waikaikai Landfarm during the period under review, for which an abatement notice was issued. The Company had been observed to be storing mud and rainwater in an unlined pit which was only intended to be a contingency pit for the temporary storage of water after heavy rainfall events. Waikaikai Farms Limited were instructed to either reinstate the pit or have it lined if it was intended to be used to store waste by June 2015. Re-inspection of the site confirmed that the material had been removed from the pit and spread. Waikaikai Farms achieved an “improvement required” level of environmental performance.

Central Greenwaste received one Unautherised Incident (UI) recording non compliance for this this site during the 2012-2014 period. The incident related to an unauthorised fire. Central Greenwaste delivered a good level of environmental performance.

Urenui Motor Camp received a high level of environmental performance and compliance. However, at the Onaero Motor Camp, two incidents occurred with the wastewater treatment system. The incidents resulted in sewerage overflows from the pump station and an Abatement Notice was issued. New Plymouth District Council undertook an investigation into the incidents and demonstrated that only one overflow occurred and that the pump had been regular maintained/serviced. Based on this evidence, the Council withdrew the Abatement Notice on the agreement that NPDC would undertake a number of actions to improve the pump station and provide contingency should such an incident occur again. NPDC achieved an “improvement required” level of environmental performance for the Onaero Motor Camp. These improvements have now been undertaken by NPDC.

Recommendations That the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. receives the Malandra Downs Ltd Monitoring Programme Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 2. receives the Origin Rimu Production Station Monitoring Programme Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 3. receives the STOS Maui & Kapuni PS Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 4. receives the Regional Cleanfills Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 5. receives the TAG Oil Ltd Cheal E Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 6. receives the Waiwhakaiho Airshed Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 7. receives the BTW Brown Road-Wellington Landfarms Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 8. receives the McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Ltd Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 9. receives the Waikaikai Farms Limited Waikaikai Landfarm Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 10. receives the Value Timber Limited Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 11. receives the Central Greenwaste Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 12. receives the Groundworkx Taranaki Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 13. receives the AA Contracting Quarry Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2011-2013 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 14. receives the Urenui and Onaero Motor Camps Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 15. receives the Silver Ferns Farms Waitotara Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012- 2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein 16. receives the Riverlands Eltham Limited Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012- 2014 and adopts the specific recommendations therein

Background There are 16 reports available for presentation to the Council.

Discussion Malandra Downs Ltd Monitoring Programme Report 2013-2014 Malandra Downs Limited holds one resource consent to discharge greenwaste to land for the purposes of dune stabilisation at Albany Road, Patea in the Patea catchment.

Green waste from a Hawera based contractor is transported to the site and discharged over areas of sandy pasture that have undergone aeolian erosion. The green waste helps trap soil and sand and upon decomposition, adds nutrients and condition to the sandy soils.

This report for the period July 2013-June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the Company’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the consent holder’s activities. This is the fifth annual report for this site.

Malandra Downs Ltd holds one resource consent to discharge green waste to land. This consent has 10 conditions setting out the requirements that the consent holder must satisfy.

During the monitoring period, Malandra Downs demonstrated both an overall high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consent conditions.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the year under review was comprised of two inspections, assessing the types of materials being received and how the discharge to land is being managed.

During the year, the consent holder demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and a high level of administrative performance. There were no incidents logged or complaints received by Council about the site during the period under review.

Origin Rimu Production Station 2013-2014 Origin Energy Resources NZ Limited operates a petrochemical production station located on Mokoia Road at Mokoia, in the Manawapou catchment. This report for the period July 2013 – June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the Company’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities.

The Company holds six resource consents, which include a total of 58 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy. The Company holds three consents to allow it to take and use water, one consent to discharge stormwater onto and into land and into an unnamed tributary of the Manawapou River, and two consents to discharge emissions into the air at this site.

During the monitoring period, the Company demonstrated both an overall high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consents.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the year under review included six inspections and three water samples collected for physicochemical analysis. The monitoring showed that the

stormwater discharge was not having a significant adverse effect on the water quality of the unnamed tributary of the Manawapou River and that there were no adverse effects noted as a result of the exercise of the air discharge permits at the Rimu Production Station. There were no Unauthorised Incidents (UIs) recording non-compliance in respect of the Company’s activities during the period under review. The Rimu Production Station was well managed and maintained.

STOS Maui & Kapuni Production Station 2012-2014 Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd operates the Maui Production Station located on Tai Road, Oaonui, in the Ngapirau catchment, and the Kapuni Production Station located on Palmer Road in the Kapuni catchment. The Company holds resource consents to allow it to discharge into the Ngapirau and Kapuni Streams, to discharge emissions into the air, and to erect and maintain various structures associated with the production stations.

This report for the period July 2012-June 2014 describes the monitoring programmes implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council to assess the Company’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities.

During the monitoring period, the Company demonstrated an overall high level of environmental performance and compliance with resource consents at both sites.

For the Maui Production Station, the Company holds a total of four resource consents; two relating to discharges to water, one consent to discharge emissions to the air, and one to maintain a structure in the coastal marine area. The consents include a total of 34 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy. M & O Pacific Limited also holds one consent relating to the Maui Production Station. The consent is for a discharge to water, and has seven conditions setting out requirements that must be satisfied.

For the Kapuni Production Station, the Company holds a total of three resource consents; one relating to discharges to water, one to discharge emissions to the air, and one relating to structures in the Kapuni Stream. The consents include a total of 28 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy. The Company also holds a further 31 resource consents for production activities at wellsites associated with the Kapuni Production Station. These include 3 consents in respect of discharges to land for three blowdown pits at wellheads within the Kapuni field. The 3 consents include a total of 37 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy.

The Council’s monitoring programmes for the period under review included: 12 inspections and 15 water samples collected for physicochemical analysis at the Maui Production Station; 13 inspections and 12 water samples collected at the Kapuni Production Station; two biomonitoring surveys of receiving waters at each of the production stations; and two ambient air quality surveys at each production station. An extended biomonitoring survey was also conducted at ten sites in relation to the Kapuni wellsites blowdown pit remediation works.

During the monitoring period, Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd and M & O Pacific Ltd demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and a high level of administrative compliance with the resource consents. As in 2011-2012, both the Maui and Kapuni Production Stations were well managed and maintained, and monitoring indicated no

significant adverse environmental effects resulting from activities at the sites. There were no unauthorised incidents recorded by the Council in relation to the Maui or Kapuni Production Stations, or to the use of blowdown pits within the Kapuni field. The Council received two notifications from the Company regarding potential discharges to the environment at Maui Production Station. In both cases, an incident report was received from STOS, and the Council investigation found that the Company was in compliance with all applicable conditions in resource consents and provisions in Regional Plans. This report also includes an update of the ongoing investigations and remediation works in relation to the blowdown pits at the Kapuni wellsites. Monitoring during the period under review showed no evidence of off-site effects upon groundwater or surface water, including the Kapuni Stream.

Regional Cleanfills Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 The Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) implements a co-ordinated monitoring programme for a number of cleanfill operators within the Taranaki region. Specifically this programme covers cleanfills operated by A & A George Family Trust, AA Contractors, JW & CT Bailey, Dorset Farm Fibre, BJ & LB Bishop, Downer EDI (two sites), A Riddick, Gas and Plumbing Ltd, Graham Harris (2000) Ltd, Taranaki Trucking Company Ltd, and V Rowe Family Trust & G Bayliss Family Trust. Within this monitoring programme, the 12 consented cleanfill operations hold a total of 18 resource consents, which include special conditions setting out the requirements that the cleanfill operators must satisfy.

During the monitoring period AA Contracting, Dorset Farm Fibre, J & C Bailey, Downer EDI (South Rd site), Taranaki Trucking Company Ltd, BJ and L Bishop, and Graham Harris (2000) demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and compliance with consent conditions.

During the monitoring period Gas and Plumbing Ltd, A&A George Family Trust, V Rowe Family Trust & G Bayliss Family Trust, A Riddick, and Downer EDI (Veale Rd) demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and compliance with consent conditions.

This report for the period July 2013 to June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Council to assess the environmental performance at each of these sites during the period under review, and the results and effects of the cleanfilling activities and discharges. Of the 18 consents dealt with in this report, there is one consent to discharge leachate/stormwater, one to discharge emissions into the air, four consents relating to culverts, and 12 consents to discharge cleanfill onto and into land. The Council's monitoring programme consisted of a total of 31 inspections, with each site receiving between one and three inspections. Council also took 14 water samples for analysis during the period.

During the period under review AA Contracting, BJ and L Bishop J & C Bailey, Downer EDI (South Rd site), Taranaki Trucking Company Ltd, , and Graham Harris (2000) and demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and compliance with their resource

consents. This assessment includes administrative performance as well as environmental performance.

A good level of environmental performance and compliance with consent conditions was demonstrated by Gas and Plumbing Ltd, A&A George Family Trust, Dorset Farm Fibre, V Rowe Family Trust & G Bayliss Family Trust, A Riddick, and Downer EDI (Veale Rd). This assessment includes administrative performance as well as environmental performance.

No adverse environmental effects were observed either by visual inspection or analysis of water samples.

One incident was logged in relation to a complaint about corrugated iron going into the Downer EDI’s South Rd site in the 2013-2014 period. This was followed up and found to be unsubstantiated.

TAG Oil Ltd Cheal E Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 TAG Oil (NZ) Limited established a hydrocarbon exploration site located on Sole Road, in the Patea catchment. The site is called Cheal-E wellsite. This report covers the period from July 2013 to August 2014. During this period, the Cheal-E wellsite was established with five wells drilled and tested. Three of the five wells are now in production.

During the monitoring period, TAG Oil demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consents at the Cheal-E wellsite.

This report for TAG Oil (NZ) Limited describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess TAG Oil (NZ) Limited’s environmental performance in relation to drilling operations at the Cheal-E wellsite during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of TAG Oil (NZ) Limited’s activities.

TAG Oil (NZ) Limited holds five resource consents for the activities at the Cheal-E wellsite, which include a total of 63 consent conditions setting out the requirements that TAG Oil (NZ) Limited must satisfy. TAG Oil (NZ) Limited holds consent 9550-1 to discharge treated stormwater, treated surplus drilling water and treated produced water from hydrocarbon exploration and production operations onto land and into an unnamed tributary of the Ngaere Stream; consent 9551-1 to take groundwater; consent 9552-1 to discharge stormwater and sediment, deriving from soil disturbance undertaken for the purpose of constructing the wellsite; consent 9548-1 to discharge contaminants to air from hydrocarbon exploration; and consent 9549-1 to discharge emissions to air associated with hydrocarbon producing wells at the Cheal-E wellsite.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the period under review included 20 inspections of the site and surrounding environment, at approximately fortnightly intervals. Fifteen stormwater samples and eight surface water samples were obtained for analysis. Analysis showed that all of the samples obtained were compliant. Biomonitoring surveys were conducted prior to the commencement of drilling activities, and following the completion of drilling activities at the Cheal-E wellsite. These surveys concluded that drilling activities at the Cheal-E wellsite did not cause any impacts on the macroinvertebrate communities in an unnamed tributary of the Ngaere Stream, as there was no change detected between the pre- drilling and post-drilling biomonitoring surveys performed.

TAG Oil (NZ) Limited notified the Council of its intention to combust gas intermittently on 5 October 2013, 25 October 2013 and 29 November 2013. Following these dates, gas combustion occurred intermittently over the course of a few days in conjunction with well testing. No offensive or objectionable odours, smoke or dust associated with activities at the wellsite were observed.

Drilling fluids and cuttings were disposed of at a consented off site facility.

The site was generally neat, tidy, and well maintained and site staff were cooperative with requests made by officers of the Council, with any required works completed to a satisfactory standard.

During the monitoring period, TAG Oil (NZ) Limited demonstrated a high level of environmental and performance and administrative compliance with the resource consents.

This report includes recommendations for future drilling operations at this site.

Waiwhakaiho Airshed Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 The Waiwhakaiho airshed in the Fitzroy area of New Plymouth is the location of several industries that include two abrasive blasting operations, a feed mill, a fertiliser storage and distribution depot, a pallet and drum recycling operation, and an asphalt plant. The companies hold resource consents to allow them to discharge emissions into the air. This report for the period July 2013 – June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the companies’ environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the companies’ activities in relation to emissions to the air.

The companies monitored during the period under review were Downer EDI Works Limited, Fitzroy Engineering Group Limited, Katere Surface Coatings Limited, Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited, Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-op Limited, and Taranaki Drum & Pallet Recycling.

The companies held a total of 6 resource consents, which include a total of 118 special conditions setting out the requirements that the companies must satisfy.

The Council’s monitoring during the year under review included 22 inspections, during which point source and ambient suspended particulate monitoring may be undertaken, two deposition gauge surveys, and review of two stack test reports.

The deposition gauge surveys found that, in relation to dust resulting in deposited particulates, ambient air quality in the airshed during the year under review was very good. During the 2013-2014 year none of the “TRC SEM” samples1 analysed exceeded the 4g/m2/30 days deposition rate guideline, with only 26% of all the gauges collected in the airshed as a whole exceeding this guideline. There were two gauging locations, one in the vicinity of each of Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Limited and Katere Surface Coatings Limited, where the guideline was exceeded at the time of both surveys. The highest result obtained during the year under review was one of the Downer EDI Works Limited gauges,

1 Taranaki Regional Council’s “state of the environment” monitoring sites are sites that are not in the immediate vicinity of any of the industrial dischargers.

which was just over five times the guideline rate. The guideline reflects a deposition rate that may cause complaints in a residential area.

In the 2013-2014 year there were 43 air related incidents recorded on the Council’s Unauthorised Incidents Register for the Waiwhakaiho airshed. Eighteen of the forty three incidents were substantiated at the time of inspection, resulting in the identification of twenty nine unauthorised discharges. Eight abatement notices and twelve infringement notices were issued as a result of the incident investigations undertaken. In three other cases, although the complaint could not be substantiated at the time of investigation, issues that had the potential for effects were identified and preventative measures were agreed upon. The complaints related to a variety of air quality issues, namely odour, dust, or smoke. All incidents and the Council’s investigations and enforcement actions have previously been reported to the Council and public. None of the substantiated air related incidents were due to the activities of consented companies monitored under this programme.

During the year, the Downer EDI Works Limited demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and compliance with their resource consent, as discussed in Section 2 of the Annual Report. However, for the seventh consecutive year, there was a failure to demonstrate compliance with the consent arising from a delay in particulate emission monitoring. Although the Company kept Council informed regarding the delay, the plant operating conditions required for testing have been clarified, and it is recommended that the Company start to seek opportunities to undertake this required monitoring earlier in the 2014-2015 year to bring it back on schedule. During the year, Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and compliance with their resource consent, as discussed in Section 3 of the Annual Report. Although the request on 13 May 2010 for the operation and management plan to be updated and forwarded to the Council for approval has not been responded to, the feedmill was found to have ceased operating in April 2011. This will be followed-up if and when the site becomes operative again. During the year, Fitzroy Engineering Group Limited demonstrated a high level of environmental performance, as discussed in Section 4 of the Annual Report. Although there were exceedances of the particulate deposition rate recorded during one of the two sampling runs, these were considered to be as a result of other unauthorised discharges in the airshed. An improvement in the Katere Surface Coating Limited’s environmental performance is required. During the year under review the Company was instructed that the spent blasting media needed to be addressed and/or that the stormwater drain filters needed to be cleaned out at each of the four monitoring inspections. At the time of writing this report the Company had been advised that an abatement notice will be issued if the garnet is not cleaned up at the end of each day. An improvement in the control of wind blown yard dust is also desirable. During the year, Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Limited generally demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and compliance with their air discharge consent, as discussed in Section 6, although improved control of yard dust is desirable. During the year, Taranaki Drum and Pallet demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consent, as discussed in Section 7 of the Annual Report. Overall, the companies monitored in this airshed programme demonstrated a good level of environmental performance.

BTW Brown Road-Wellington Landfarms Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013- 2014 This report describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) for the period July 2013 – June 2014 to assess BTW Company Limited's landfarming facility located on Brown Road at Waitara, in the Waiongana catchment. The report records the landfarm's environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities for the landfarm as a whole.

The Company holds two resource consents, which include a total of 55 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy. The Company holds consent 6867-1 to allow it to discharge drilling waste consisting of water-based and synthetic based muds and cuttings and oily waste into land, and consent 7884-1 to discharge drilling and production wastes (as above but also including produced water and well workover fluids) into land via the process of landfarming. The Company held a third consent, 7670-1, which was surrendered in the previous monitoring period as surrender criteria had been met and the consented activities had been superseded by consent 7884-1. Disposal activity at the site ceased at the beginning of the monitoring period, and the site continues to be actively managed until remediation is complete and the consents expire or are surrendered.

During the monitoring period, the Company demonstrated a high level of environmental performance in respect of consent 6867-1, and a good level of environmental performance in respect of consent 7884-1. Administrative performance was high for both consents.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the year under review included seven scheduled inspections, three other inspections, 12 composite soil samples, 18 groundwater samples and eight surface water samples collected for physicochemical analysis, a four-site marine ecology survey of the intertidal area adjacent to the site, and review of Company supplied results.

The monitoring showed that contaminant concentrations in the soil were generally low, but that groundwater at the site remains partially impacted by the previous period’s activities. By comparison with previous years, the monitoring indicated a substantial improvement in site operations and consent compliance, however, some of this improvement is due to the reduced level of site activity. The Company have worked well in managing the site and no Unauthorised Incidents (UIs) were recorded in respect of this consent holder during the period under review.

During the year, the Company demonstrated a high level of environmental performance with resource consent 6867-1, and a good level of environmental performance for consent 7884-1. While elevated concentrations of salt and benzene are still present in groundwater within the area consented under 7884-1, these concentrations are the consequence of activities in the previous period and are reducing. Further, there is no groundwater abstraction for use in the vicinity, and no evidence of effects off-site. Given the absence of environmental consequences and the legacy nature of the situation, it is deemed appropriate to categorise the performance of 7884-1 as ‘good’ rather than ’improvement required’.

Administrative performance was high for both consents.

McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Ltd Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Limited (MASL) operates an aluminium melting and extrusion plant located at Bell Block, in the Mangaone and Mangati catchments. Processing of copper and brass (copper/zinc) at the metal melting and extrusion plant ceased in June 2002 and January 2003, respectively. MASL holds resource consents to allow it to discharge into the Mangaone and Mangati streams, and to discharge emissions into the air. This report for the period July 2013-June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess MASL’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of their activities.

MASL holds a total of two resource consents that are covered within this particular report: consent 1857 to discharge stormwater into an unnamed tributary of the Mangaone Stream, and consent 4034 to discharge emissions into the air, which together include a total of 22 conditions setting out the requirements that they must satisfy.

During the monitoring period, MASL demonstrated an overall good level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consents.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the year under review included four site inspections, 18 water samples collected for physicochemical analysis, two biomonitoring surveys of receiving waters, and one deposition gauge survey in the vicinity of the foundry site.

As in the previous monitoring period, sampling showed slight improvements in water quality in relation to dissolved copper and dissolved zinc concentrations. This supports the trend from previous sampling of an improvement in water quality within the receiving environment. Biomonitoring results have also continued to indicate a slight improvement in water quality and ecological conditions in the stream over the last few years. MCI and SQMCIS scores indicate that treated stormwater discharged from the site is not having a detrimental effect on the macroinvertebrate communities of the unnamed tributary.

The results from deposition gauging indicate that there was an environmentally acceptable level of particulate deposition in the vicinity of the foundry site. No visible emissions or odour issues were noted during inspections and no complaints were received during the period under review.

During the year, MASL demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and a high level of administrative compliance with the resource consents. The Council was required to record one incident and issue an abatement notice in association with the conditions of resource consent 1857-6. This notice was complied with and there were no resulting adverse environmental effects. The site was well managed and general housekeeping on site was excellent.

Waikaikai Farms Limited Waikaikai Landfarm Waikaikai Farms Limited holds consent to operate a drilling waste landfarm located off Lower Manutahi Road at Manutahi. After a period of cessation in activity, the site became operational again during the 2013-2014 monitoring period when Waste Remediation Services Limited (WRS) commenced management of the site. This report for the period July 2013-June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council to

assess the Company’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities.

During the period, Waikaikai Farms Limited demonstrated an ‘improvement required’ level for environmental performance and compliance with the resource consents.

Waikaikai Farms Limited holds one resource consent, which includes a total of 27 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy. This consent allows for the discharge of drilling waste consisting of synthetic and water-based muds and rock cuttings and oily waste onto and into land via the process of landfarming.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the year under review included four inspections, 21 groundwater samples and six soil samples collected for physicochemical analysis, in addition to the review of monitoring data received from the Company.

The monitoring showed that there were very minor effects detected from site activities on groundwater quality, but that no adverse effects were detected on soil quality. By comparison with previous years, there were some improvements in site operations, however there were also areas where site practices were substandard. There was one Unauthorised Incident (UI) recording non-compliance in respect of this consent holder following the discharge of waste into an unlined pit during the period under review, for which an abatement notice was issued.

An improvement in both of the Company’s environmental performance and its consent compliance is desirable.

Value Timber Limited Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 Value Timber Limited (the Company) operates an untreated wood waste landfill located on Bristol Road at Inglewood, in the Waitara catchment. The sole source of the wood waste is from Value Timber’s sawmilling operation in Inglewood. Value Timber sells most of its woodchip and sawdust as calf litter. The remaining material consisting of bark, soil, and soiled woodchip/sawdust is sent to the Bristol Rd site for disposal.

This report for the period July 2014-June 2015 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the Company’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities. This is the sixth annual report to be prepared by the Council to cover the Company’s discharges and their effects.

The Company holds one resource consent to discharge woodwaste to land, which includes a total of 14 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy.

During the monitoring period the Company demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consent. The Council’s monitoring programme for the year under review included three inspections, one water sample collected for physicochemical analysis and one wood waste sample collected for CCA (copper-chromium-arsenic) analysis.

Groundworkx Taranaki Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 Groundworkx Taranaki Limited (the Company) operates a cleanfill located on Victoria Road at Stratford, in the Patea catchment. This report for the period July 2012 – June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the Company’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities.

The Company holds one resource consent to discharge cleanfill onto and into land for quarry reinstatement purposes. The consent includes a total of ten conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy.

During the monitoring period the Company demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consent.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the years under review included four compliance monitoring inspections. No water samples were taken as the site is well contained and some distance from the nearest waterway.

The monitoring showed that there had been no significant adverse environmental effects in the receiving environment as a result of the Company’s cleanfilling activity. There were some issues with unauthorised materials at the cleanfill site, but with negligible effect. One complaint was received regarding polystyrene that had blown alongside the boundary of the cleanfill, but a follow up investigation showed that the Company had removed the materials promptly. There were no Unauthorised Incidents (UIs) recording non-compliance in respect of the consent holder during the period under review.

During the monitoring period, the Company demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consents.

Central Greenwaste Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 Central Greenwaste 2012 (formerly known as Greenwaste 2007 and Greenwaste 2008) operates a green waste collection and composting operation located at Victoria Road, Stratford, in the Patea catchment.

Central Greenwaste collects green waste from domestic sources in the Stratford urban area and then composts it at its Victoria Road site. The principal components of green waste collected are lawn clippings and material from garden pruning.

This report for the period July 2012-June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Company) to assess the consent holder’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the activities undertaken on the site.

Central Greenwaste 2012 currently holds consent 6876-1, which includes a total of 11 conditions setting out the requirements that the consent holder must satisfy. This consent covers the discharge of green waste, stormwater and leachate to land. The consent was originally held by the Central Taranaki Employment Trust. It was subsequently transferred to Greenwaste 2007, then to Greenwaste 2008 and again to Central Greenwaste 2012.

During the monitoring period, Central Greenwaste demonstrated an overall good level of environmental performance and compliance with consent conditions.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the period under review included four inspections that focussed on assessing the materials being accepted for composting, general site operation, stormwater/leachate control, and odour. The monitoring showed that the site was generally well managed and would pose no threat of adverse environmental effects.

During the period, the consent holder demonstrated a good level of environmental performance and a high level of administrative performance. There was one incident associated with this site during the 2012-2014 period in regards to an unauthorised event.

AA Contracting Quarry Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2011-2013 AA Contracting Limited (the Company) operates a quarry located at Te Arei Road, in the Waiongana catchment. The Company holds one consent to allow it to discharge treated stormwater and washwater onto land and into the Waiongana River. This report for the period July 2011-June 2013 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (The Council) to assess the environmental performance of the Company during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities.

The Company holds one resource consent, which includes a total of 13 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy. The consent allows the Company to discharge treated stormwater and washwater from quarry operations into land and into the Mangaoraka Stream.

During the monitoring period, the Company demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consents.

The Council’s monitoring programme for the 2011-2013 period included five site inspections. The monitoring inspections showed that the discharge was within consent limits and was not having an adverse effect on the Mangaoraka Stream.

All settling ponds and drains were adequately maintained by The Company to ensure compliance with consent conditions. As in previous years, the monitoring indicated that the discharge was not having an adverse effect on the Mangaoraka Stream. A review of the Company’s updated contingency plan in December 2013 confirmed appropriate measures are in place to mitigate effects of any accidental spillage or discharge of contaminants.

Urenui and Onaero Motor Camps Monitoring Programme New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) operates the sewage disposal systems located at Urenui Beach Motor Camp and Onaero Bay Motor Camp. NPDC holds resource consents to allow it to discharge septic tank treated sewage to groundwater via infiltration trenches at each of the motor camps. This report for the period July 2012-June 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council to assess NPDC’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and effects of its activities.

NPDC holds one resource consent per motor camp, each of which has five special conditions setting out the requirements that the NPDC must satisfy. During the monitoring period, NPDC demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consent for the Urenui Beach Motor Camp. Improvement is required in environmental performance and compliance associated with the resource consent for the Onaero Bay Motor Camp.

Each year, the Council’s monitoring programme included three inspections per motor camp during the Christmas holiday period, including bacteriological sampling at four sites at Urenui and five sites at Onaero during one of the inspections. Monitoring at the Urenui and Onaero Motor Camps did not indicate any bacterial contamination of the receiving waters as a result of the discharge of treated sewage to groundwater. NPDC demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consent for Urenui Beach Motor Camp (2046-3), as indicated by site inspections and bacteriological monitoring of coastal waters. Over the two year period there were a number of ongoing issues with the Onaero Bay Motor Camp sewage pump station and improved performance is required in relation to consent 1389-3.

Silver Ferns Farms Waitotara Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 Silver Fern Farms Limited (Waitotara) operates a meat processing plant located on Wai-inu Beach Road, Waitotara in the Waitotara catchment. This report for the two-year period 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2014, which coincides with killing seasons, describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the Company’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities.

The Company holds a total of four resource consents, which include a total of 18 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy. The Company holds resource consents to allow it to take and use water, to discharge wastes by spray irrigation to land, to discharge stormwater and cooling water to an unnamed tributary of the Waitotara River, and to discharge emissions into the air.

During the monitoring period, Silver Fern Farms Limited (Waitotara) demonstrated an overall high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consent.

The Council’s monitoring programme for each year under review included four inspections, and the collection of four effluent and 20 groundwater samples for physicochemical analysis. The Company supplied annual environmental monitoring reports, as well as records of the volume of water abstracted and the volume of effluent discharged.

Abstraction volumes from groundwater bores and a spring complied with the consent limits. Telemetry to Council was installed in September 2014 for delivery of abstraction data.

In September 2012, the Company commissioned a 20.7 ha extension of the irrigation area, and a further extension of 6.0 ha became operational in January 2013. Both areas were already covered by resource consent. This voluntary action, for which the Company was given an Environmental

Award by Council, increased the area irrigated for wastewater disposal by 36% to 110.5 ha to provide for increased production at the meat processing plant and to lower nitrogen loadings. Irrigation of the undeveloped areas will also increase pasture production. Monitoring of a site of significance to Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, a spring at the coast, was initiated in relation to the extension. Stormwater and cooling water discharges were not found to have significant environmental effect, though one breach of consent conditions was recorded in 2014. No adverse effect of emissions to air was recorded. During the period under review, the Company demonstrated a high level of environmental performance and administrative compliance with the resource consents.

Riverlands Eltham Limited Riverlands Eltham Limited [Riverlands] operates a meat processing plant located at Eltham, in the Waingongoro catchment. Since May 2014, the site has been known as ANZCO Foods Eltham. The plant has an associated wastewater treatment ponds system from which effluent is disposed of either to land or to the river. This report for the two killing seasons from October 2012-September 2014 describes the monitoring programme implemented by the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the Company’s environmental performance during the period under review, and the results and environmental effects of the Company’s activities.

The Company holds 11 resource consents, which include a total of 118 conditions setting out the requirements that the Company must satisfy. The Company holds one consent to allow it to take and use water, two consents to discharge effluent and stormwater into the Waingongoro River, three consents to discharge effluent and solids to land, four consents for structures in watercourses, and one consent to discharge emissions into the air at the plant site.

During the monitoring period, Riverlands demonstrated an overall high level of environmental performance and compliance with the resource consents.

Monitoring is carried out by both Riverlands and the Council. Riverlands monitors water abstraction rate, effluent flow rate and composition, receiving water quality, odour at the plant boundaries, and effluent loadings, soil, and herbage for irrigation areas. The Council undertakes inspections of the plant site and irrigation areas; effluent quality checks and inter- laboratory comparisons; flow, water quality, and biological monitoring in the Waingongoro River; and ground water monitoring.

The Council’s monitoring programmes for the period under review together included eight inspections, 129 water samples collected for physico-chemical analysis, and four biomonitoring surveys of receiving waters.

The abstraction of water from the Waingongoro River was not found to have any adverse effect on the river. The large reduction in the amount of water abstracted that occurred in 2010- 2011, as the result of improved efficiency in water use, was maintained, with the average water use per body in 2013-2014 the lowest yet recorded.

The physico-chemical monitoring of the river showed full compliance with consent conditions.

It is noted that the implementation of the “dual” land/river wastewater disposal system, which is managed so as to maximise discharge to land, has resulted in significant improvement in the quality of the Waingongoro River since the system was adopted in 2001. The bio-monitoring surveys in 2012-2014 did not find any detrimental impact on the river caused by discharges from the meat plant to either land or water.

During the 2012-2013 monitoring period 65 percent of the total plant effluent was sprayed onto grazed pasture. The irrigation period lasted 30 weeks, from 1 November 2012 to 26 May 2013, that included the low flow periods for the river. In 2013-2014, 70 percent of effluent was irrigated, over 34 weeks between 29 October and 22 June. The limit on nitrogen loading was complied with overall, with minor exceedences on some paddocks. No significant adverse effect of the irrigation was found in groundwater.

With regard to emissions to air, no incident was recorded over the 2012-2014 period. A significant emissions source, the incinerator, was removed from the site, and materials previously burned were recycled.

During the period under review, Riverlands demonstrated a high level of environmental performance. Improvement is required in administrative compliance, in respect of the provision of updated/new plans for wastewater disposal and stormwater management.

Financial considerations—LTP/Annual plan This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the Council’s adopted Long-Term Plan and estimates. Any financial information included in this memorandum has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.

Legal considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations comply with the appropriate statutory requirements imposed upon the Council.

Appendices/Attachments – 16 separate reports Document 1430945: TAG Oil (NZ) Limited Cheal-C Wellsite Monitoring Programme Report 2011-2014 Document 1447475: Malandra Downs Ltd Monitoring Programme Report 2013-2014 Document 1448363: Origin Rimu Production Station Monitoring Programme Report 2013- 2014 Document 1452511: STOS Maui & Kapuni PS Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012- 2014 Document 1451877: Regional Cleanfills Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 Document 1455990: TAG Oil Ltd Cheal E Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 Document 1424362: Waiwhakaiho Airshed Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 Document 1438548: BTW Brown Road-Wellington Landfarms Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 Document 1452341: McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Ltd Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 Document 1441917: Waikaikai Farms Limited Waikaikai Landfarm Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 Document 1443385: Value Timber Limited Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2013-2014 Document 1453844: Central Greenwaste Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 Document 1454048: Groundworkx Taranaki Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012- 2014 Document 1454136: AA Contracting Quarry Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2011- 2013 Document 1454100: Urenui and Onaero Motor Camps Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 Document 1459214: Silver Ferns Farms Waitotara Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014 Document 1460708: Riverlands Eltham Limited Monitoring Programme Biennial Report 2012-2014

Agenda Memorandum

Date 3 February 2015

Memorandum to Chairperson and Members Consents and Regulatory Committee

Subject: Incident Register – 8 November 2014 to 16 January 2015

Item: 5

Approved by: A D McLay, Director Environment Quality

B G Chamberlain, Chief Executive

Document: 1459767

Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to allow the Council to consider and receive the summary of the Incident Register for the period 8 November 2014 to 16 January 2015.

Executive summary There are 173 incidents reported.

86 of the incidents were found to be compliant and 68 were found to be non-compliant. 19 of the incidents reported relate to non-compliance from previous periods (updates). The action taken is set out for members information.

There are 29 non-compliant incidents reported as a result of the 2014/2015 annual dairy inspection round.

Recommendations That the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. receives this memorandum 2. receives the summary of the Incident Register for the period from 8 November 2014 to 16 January 2015 and adopts the recommendations therein.

Background The Council receives and responds to pollution events and public complaints throughout the year. Compliance monitoring undertaken can also identify non-compliance. This information is recorded in the Incident Register together with the results of investigations and any follow-up actions. Incidents are publicly reported to the Council through the

Consents and Regulatory Committee via the Incident Register or the Annual Compliance Monitoring Reports.

Attached is the summary of the Incident Register for the period from 8 November 2014 to 16 January 2015.

Change of Format to Increase Understanding The incident register information presentation has been recently reviewed to increase reader understanding. The first section addresses compliant incidents and can be publically discussed. The second section provides an update on non-complaint incidents from previous meetings and where an incident has been resolved it can be publically discussed. The third section provides information on non-compliant incidents during the period that are still under investigation and staff are limited in terms of public disclosure of information while the investigation is ongoing and enforcement responses have not been determined. The incident register flow chart and definition of terms provide further detail.

Discussion Council responds to all complaints received with most complaints responded to within four hours. Responses to complaints and non-compliances with rules in the Council’s regional plans, resource consents and the Resource Management Act 1991 are recorded in the Incident Register. Where necessary, appropriate advisory or enforcement actions are implemented. The latter may include issuing an inspection, abatement or infringement notice, or initiating a prosecution. Where an infringement notice or prosecution is possible, details of the incident in the Incident Register and staff comment will be restricted for legal reasons. Further information will be provided at a later date to the Council and for prosecutions a detailed report will be provided, in the confidential section of the agenda.

A summary of incidents for the period 8 November 2014 to 16 January 2015 is attached. The ‘compliant’ incidents are presented first in a table and the ‘non-compliant’ incidents are presented after in a more detailed summary.

Legal considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations comply with the appropriate statutory requirements imposed upon the Council.

Appendices/Attachments Incident Register flowchart and terms explained (document #1081324). Incident Summary – compliant incidents 8 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015 (document #1459759). Incident Summary – updates and non-compliant incidents 27 Sep to 7 Nov 2014 (document #1459830).

56 Incident Register 2015 Doc # 1081324

Origin/notification Complaint Entered in Incident Register Self-notification Third party notification TRC Staff monitoring Investigation: TRC Staff notification Field inspection Conversation with consent holder Assessment of monitoring data Entered in IRIS database Gathering information/evidence

Intervention: Non-compliant May issue an abatement notice for something that is likely to have an adverse effect (s17 RMA) but is Action(s) taken include: currently compliant Abatement Notice Consent application Consent change required Compliant Inspection - no inspection notice issued Inspection – inspection notice issued Infringement Notice Interim enforcement order Action(s) taken include: Enforcement order Abatement Notice (intervention) Meeting with Company Consent application No enforcement action – statutory defence Consent change required No enforcement action – insufficient evidence Inspection - no inspection notice issued Phone call Inspection – inspection notice issued Referral to appropriate authority Meeting with Company

None

Not substantiated Recommendations to Council: Phone call Investigation continuing Referral to appropriate authority No further action No further action/costs recovered No further action at this stage Recommendations to Council: No further action at this stage/costs recovered Investigation continuing See separate report No further action No further action at this stage Non-compliant Report to Council Summary in a table of: Compliant Report to Council Date Summary in a table of: Incident/Job number Date Incident type Incident/Job number Source/origin Incident type Alleged responsible party Source/origin Consent Number Alleged responsible party Action taken Consent Number Recommendation Action taken Comments/summary paragraph Recommendation

Terms explained

Origin/Notification:

Complaint Notification of incident received from public.

Self notification Notification of incident received from the responsible party.

Third Party Notification of incident received from third party such as New Notification Zealand Fire, District Council etc.

TRC Staff Notification of incident found during routine compliance monitoring. monitoring

TRC Staff Notification of incident found during unrelated monitoring/field notification work.

Action/s Taken:

14 day Letter A letter was sent requesting an explanation for the non-compliance and why enforcement action should not be considered. The recipient is given 14 days to reply.

Abatement Notice A notice was issued requiring something to be undertaken or something to cease to ensure compliance with Rules in the regional plans, resource consent or Resource Management Act 1991. Notice must be complied with or further enforcement action can be considered.

Consent application A consent application has been received as a result of the investigation.

Consent change During the investigation it was found that a consent change was required required.

Emergency Works Emergency works was allowed under section 330 of the RMA. Often a subsequent resource consent is required.

Enforcement Order An enforcement order has been issued by the Environment Court requiring action to be undertaken or something to cease. Notice must be complied with or further enforcement action can be considered.

Infringement Notice An infringement notice was issued under Section 338(1)(a) of the ($xxx.xx) Resource Management Act 1991 and Councils delegated authority.

Inspection Notice An inspection was undertaken and a notice of advice/instruction was issued to landowner/alleged offender.

Inspection/no notice An inspection was undertaken, however no inspection notice was issued issued as there was no alleged offender/landowner to issue one to (natural event, unsourced etc).

Interim Enforcement An interim enforcement order has been issued by the Environment Order Court requiring action to be undertaken or something to cease. Notice must be complied with or further enforcement action can be considered.

Meeting with A meeting was held with the Company to discuss the incident and Company ways to resolve any issues.

None No action was required.

Not Substantiated The incident could not be substantiated (i.e. it is not likely/possible/probable that the alleged incident could have taken place).

Phone call A phone call was made to the alleged offender/authority.

Prosecution A prosecution is being initiated for this incident.

Referral to The incident was referred to the appropriate authority (District Appropriate Council, Department of Conservation etc). Authority

Recommendations to Council

Investigation Outcome has not been finalised. Investigation is continuing on this continuing incident, information/evidence still being gathered. Further action, including enforcement are being considered and therefore legally all information cannot be reported on this incident at this stage. These incidents will continue to be reported as updates in the following agendas.

No Further Action Investigation is completed, any required enforcement action has been undertaken and no further action is required.

No Further Action Investigation is completed, any required enforcement action has been At This Stage undertaken and further action may be required at a later date.

No Further Investigation is completed, any required enforcement action has been Action/Costs undertaken and no further action is required. Costs will be recovered Recovered from the alleged offender for the investigation.

No further Action at Investigation is completed, any required enforcement action has been this Stage/Costs undertaken and further action may be required at a later date Recovered (reinspection of Abatement Notice etc). Costs will be recovered from the alleged offender for the investigation.

Defences under Sections 340 and 341 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Sometimes no enforcement action is undertaken against an alleged offender for a non- compliant incident as they have a defence under Section 340 of the Resource Management Act 1991 including reasons such as:

- the defendant can prove that he or she did not know, and could not reasonably be expected to have known that the offence was to be or was being committed, or - that he or she took all reasonable steps to prevent the commission of the offence, or - the action or event could not reasonably have been foreseen or been provided against by the defendant.

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

05 Sep 2014 3301-15-308 Breach of consent - Hookers - TRC Staff Hooker Bros R2/7578-1 Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31272 Bell Block Compliance Investments Limited Issued Monitoring

07 Nov 2014 3301-15-301 Earthworks - Smart Road - Complaint K J Adamson Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31319 New Plymouth Contracting /Murray & Vicky Pierce

09 Nov 2014 3301-15-299 Odour - NPDC landfill - Colson Complaint New Plymouth District R2/4779-1 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31248 Road Council

14 Nov 2014 3301-15-311 Dairy effluent odour - Puriri Complaint Edward & Nicola & R2/3290-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action 60

IN/31276 Road - Hawera William Bourke

14 Nov 2014 3301-15-313 Odour - Manutahi Road - Bell Complaint Osflo Fertiliser Limited Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31290 Block /Peter Maxwell

14 Nov 2014 3301-15-335 Car in River - Manawapou Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31324 River mouth Issued

19 Nov 2014 3301-15-322 Stock feed odours - Port Complaint Viterra (NZ) Limited R2/8333-0 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31305 Taranaki - New Plymouth

19 Nov 2014 3301-15-324 Odour - Colson Road - New Complaint Wayne Eustace Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31512 Plymouth

21 Nov 2014 3301-15-325 Odours - Dairy effluent - Maata Complaint Stephen & Deborah R2/4864-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31312 Clough

24 Nov 2014 3301-15-338 Milky white river - Stony River - Complaint Natural Event Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31323 Okato Issued

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

25 Nov 2014 3301-15-336 Odour - WWTP - Eltham Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31325 Council

25 Nov 2014 3301-15-329 Truck roll over - SH3 - Third Party Bulk Lines Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31326 Manutahi Notification Issued

28 Nov 2014 3301-15-339 Odours - WWTP - Eltham Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31327 Council

01 Dec 2014 3301-15-340 Odour - Roto Street - New Complaint Fiona Gifford- Moore Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31336 Plymouth Issued 61 02 Dec 2014 3301-15-346 Dust - Symons Transport yard Complaint Symons Property Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31341 - Bell Block Developments Limited

02 Dec 2014 3301-15-341 Foam - Waingongoro River - Complaint Natural Event Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31343 Ohawe Issued

02 Dec 2014 3301-15-347 Green stream/odour - Kaihihi Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31345 Stream - Okato Issued

02 Dec 2014 3301-15-349 Smoke - Lower Turangi Road - Complaint Betty Smith Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31348 Motunui Issued

02 Dec 2014 3301-15-350 Dust - Vacant section - Complaint Phillip George MacArthur Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31349 Inglewood Issued

02 Dec 2014 3301-15-360 Odour - WWTP - Eltham Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31399 Council

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

02 Dec 2014 3301-15-364 Drainage - Banks Street - Complaint Michael Finch Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31401 Marfell

03 Dec 2014 3301-15-351 Dust - Presco Group - Hawera Complaint Presco Products Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31373 Issued

03 Dec 2014 3301-15-352 Discolouration - Waiwhakaiho Complaint Fulton Hogan Limited R2/9765-1.0 Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31376 River - NP Issued

04 Dec 2014 3301-15-353 Digger in Inaha Stream - Complaint Bunn Earthmoving Ltd R2/7329-1 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31355 Okaiawa /Gooches Contracting 62 05 Dec 2014 3301-15-361 Smoke - Tate Road - Brixton Complaint Howard & Pamela Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31351 Forbes Issued

05 Dec 2014 3301-15-358 Smoke - Dommett Street - Complaint Howard & Pamela Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31353 Waitara Forbes /Milson Bunning Issued

05 Dec 2014 3301-15-363 Cleanfill dust - James Drive - Complaint Mangati Properties Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31405 Bell Block Issued

05 Dec 2014 3301-15-362 Smoke - Mountain Road - Complaint Inglewood Timber R2/7821-1 Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31406 Inglewood Processors Issued

07 Dec 2014 3301-15-359 Septic tank overflow - South Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31354 Road - Manaia Council Issued

08 Dec 2014 3301-15-365 Oil spill - Taranaki Fresh - New Third Party Taranaki Fresh Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31356 Plymouth Notification

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

08 Dec 2014 3301-15-366 Palm kernel odour - Viterra - Complaint Viterra (NZ) Limited R2/8333-0 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31357 New Plymouth

08 Dec 2014 3301-15-367 Smoke - High Street - Eltham Complaint Jeremy Lo-Giacco Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31358

08 Dec 2014 3301-15-368 Diesel spill - Truck accident - Third Party Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31359 Patea Notification Issued

08 Dec 2014 3301-15-369 Acid leak - Fonterra - Hawera Third Party Fonterra Limited R2/1450-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31360 Notification 63 10 Dec 2014 3301-15-372 Odour - Moturoa - New Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31372 Plymouth Issued

10 Dec 2014 3301-15-377 Spray Drift - Tawhiti Road - Complaint Beck Helicopters Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31504 Hawera Issued

11 Dec 2014 3301-15-375 Odour - Viterra - New Complaint Viterra (NZ) Limited R2/8333-0 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31381 Plymouth

11 Dec 2014 3301-15-391 Odour - WWTP - Eltham Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31400 Council

15 Dec 2014 3301-15-389 Smoke - Ninia Road - Bell Complaint Nathan Bradly Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31390 Block

16 Dec 2014 3301-15-390 Dairy effluent - Bristol Road - Complaint Rodney Prankerd R2/2576-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31398 Inglewood

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

18 Dec 2014 3301-15-393 Petrol odour - Blackmore Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31402 Street - New Plymouth Issued

19 Dec 2014 3301-15-371 Odour stagnant swimming pool Complaint Caroline Stark Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31403 - Hawera Issued

21 Dec 2014 3301-15-394 Foaming - Waingongoro River Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31495 - Bridger Place, Eltham Issued

21 Dec 2014 3301-15-395 Smoke - Ohawe Terrace - Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31496 Ohawe Issued 64 22 Dec 2014 3301-15-396 Discoloured stream - Surrey Complaint Unsourced Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31415 Road - Tariki

22 Dec 2014 3301-15-397 Smoke - Cassandra Street - Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31418 Stratford Issued

23 Dec 2014 3301-15-398 Odour - Mokau Road - Uruti Complaint Remediation (NZ) Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31417 Limited

23 Dec 2014 3301-15-404 Odour - Taranaki By-Products Complaint Taranaki By-Products R2/4058-4 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31420 - Okaiawa Limited

23 Dec 2014 3301-15-402 Effluent discharge - Mountain Complaint NZ Pure Bred Pig R2/0351-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31422 Road - Midhirst Genetics Limited

23 Dec 2014 3301-15-403 Odour - Viterra - Moturoa Complaint Viterra (NZ) Limited R2/8333-0 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31423

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

23 Dec 2014 3301-15-401 Oil - Waitara River - Waitara Complaint Natural Event Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31424 Issued

24 Dec 2014 3301-15-405 Milk discharge - Fonterra - Self-Notification Fonterra Limited R2/1450-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31419 Tasman Sea

25 Dec 2014 3301-15-406 Sewage spill - Sunnyvale Self-Notification New Plymouth District Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31425 Street - Bell Block Council

27 Dec 2014 3301-15-407 Odour - Mokau Road - Uriti Complaint Unsourced Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31426 65 29 Dec 2014 3301-15-411 Dam - Unnamed tributary - Complaint S & R Bracegirdle Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31487 Inglewood

03 Jan 2015 3301-15-412 Foam - Waingongoro River - Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31493 Eltham Issued

05 Jan 2015 3301-15-408 Odour - Tegal poultry Complaint Tegel Foods Limited Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31427 processing plant - Bell Block.

05 Jan 2015 3301-15-413 Dust - Waitara stop bank - Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31430 Waitara Issued

06 Jan 2015 3301-15-414 Smoke - Dorset Road - New Complaint Leendert Bolyn /Newton Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31443 Plymouth & Simpson Logging Limited /Sophia Bolyn

06 Jan 2015 3301-15-415 Smoke - Egmont Road - New Complaint Leendert Bolyn /Newton Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31445 Plymouth & Simpson Logging Issued Limited /Sophia Bolyn

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

07 Jan 2015 3301-15-426 Polluted Stream - Pitone Road Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31460 - Okato Issued

08 Jan 2015 3301-15-416 Odour - WWTP - Eltham Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31444 Council

08 Jan 2015 3301-15-418 Odour - WWTP - Eltham Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31452 Council

08 Jan 2015 3301-15-420 Discoloured river - Manganui Complaint Natural Event Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31455 River - Everett Park Issued 66 09 Jan 2015 3301-15-430 Smoke - Kairau Road - Brixton Complaint Chris Hamblyn Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31470

09 Jan 2015 3301-15-431 Discoloured Stream - Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31479 Mangawharawhara Stream - Issued Eltham

09 Jan 2015 3301-15-432 Odour - Manawapou Road - Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31481 Hawera Issued

12 Jan 2015 3301-15-421 Odour - Ngutu Road - Okaiawa Complaint Taranaki By-Products R2/4058-4 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31458 Limited

12 Jan 2015 3301-15-422 Odour - Tirimoana Road - Complaint Stephen & Deborah Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31459 Eltham Clough

12 Jan 2015 3301-15-424 Smoke - Armstrong Road - Complaint Richard & Sharron Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31461 Waitara Dreaver /Sherril George

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

12 Jan 2015 3301-15-423 Sewage discharge - Leslie Self-Notification New Plymouth District R2/3397-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31462 Street - Waitara Council

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-438 Odour - Midhirst Piggery - Complaint NZ Pure Bred Pig R2/5249-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31464 Midhirst Genetics Limited

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-428 Odour - Poultry processing Complaint Tegel Foods Limited Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31465 plant - Bell Block

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-439 Smoke - Paraite Road - Bell Complaint Christine Webster Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31466 Block 67 13 Jan 2015 3301-15-440 Discoloured stream - Complaint Natural Event Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31467 Herekawe - New Plymouth Issued

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-427 Odour - Golf Club - New Complaint New Plymouth District Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31469 Plymouth Council Issued

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-441 Odour - Worm Farm - Uriti Complaint Revital Growell R2/5839-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31471

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-429 Odour - Bracegirdle - Complaint Stewart Bracegirdle Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31498 Inglewood Issued

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-437 Dust - Wills Road - Waitara Complaint Graham Harris (2000) Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31511 Limited

14 Jan 2015 3301-15-442 Odour - WWTP - Eltham Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31476 Council

Compliant Incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

14 Jan 2015 3301-15-447 Dust - Wallis Quarry - Manaia Complaint R A Wallis Ltd R2/9600-1 Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31499 Issued

15 Jan 2015 3301-15-445 Dust - Motorcross track - Complaint Mark Gwerder Family Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31478 Eltham Trust

15 Jan 2015 3301-15-446 Unauthorised weir/dam - Otahi TRC Staff David & Ann Gibson Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31480 stream - Opunake Notification

15 Jan 2015 3301-15-448 Dust - Field Transport - New Complaint Field Transport Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31497 Plymouth Issued 68 15 Jan 2015 3301-15-453 Argon gas discharge - Corbett Third Party Fletcher Easysteel Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31505 Road - Bell Block Notification Issued

16 Jan 2015 3301-15-452 Odour - Manawapou Road - Complaint Unsourced Inspection - No Notice No Further Action

IN/31501 Hawera Issued

Updates of Non-Compliant incidents from previous agendas

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

16 Sep 2013 3301-15-211 Abstraction rate breach - TRC Staff Manaia Golf Club (2229) R2/0017-3 Abatement Notice No Further Action At

Update IN/31130 Manaia Golf Club - Compliance This Stage/Costs Manaia Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During analysis of abstraction data downloaded from a data logger, it was found that the consented abstraction rate had minor contraventions on numerous occasions between 16 September 2013 and 26 March 2014. Abatement Notice EAC-20591 was issued requiring special condition 1 of Resource Consent 0017-3 to be complied with. Reinspection will take place after 5 February 2015.

22 Dec 2013 3301-15-285 Abstraction rate breach - TRC Staff New Plymouth Golf Club R2/6292-1 Abatement Notice No Further Action At

Update IN/31225 NP Golf Club - NP Compliance Inc (14843) This Stage/Costs

Monitoring Recovered 69

Comments: During analysis of abstraction data downloaded from a data logger, it was found that the consented abstraction rate had minor contraventions on numerous occasions between 22 December 2013 and 14 April 2014. Abatement Notice EAC-20565 was issued to ensure that the volume of water abstracted does not exceed 800 m3/day at a rate not exceeding 22.2 litres/second, as required by Special Condition 2 of Resource Consent 6292-1. Compliance with abatement notice will be ascertained at the next annual compliance monitoring inspection.

26 Feb 2014 3301-15-278 Abstraction rate breach - TRC Staff Raymond & Ann Barron R2/5570-1 Abatement Notice No Further

Update IN/31215 Kaihihi Trust - Barron - Compliance (1762) Action/Costs Okato Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During analysis of abstraction data downloaded from a data logger, it was found that the consented abstraction rate had minor contraventions on numerous occasions between 26 February 2014 and 14 March 2014. It was also noted that the flow meter was not verified as required by the Resource Management (Measurement and Reporting of water takes) Regulations 2010. Abatement Notice EAC-20558 was issued requiring works to be undertaken to ensure that the abstraction rate is recorded accurately. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

Updates of Non-Compliant incidents from previous agendas

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

04 Aug 2014 3301-15-058 Collapsed culvert - Complaint Garth Worthington Inspection Notice No Further Action At

Update IN/30932 Worthington - Pembroke (28505) Abatement Notice This Stage Road, Stratford

Comments: A complaint was received concerning a collapsed culvert on a property on Pembroke Road, Stratford. Investigation found that an existing culvert had been replaced and extended in contravention of Rules 57 and 58 of the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. The culvert had subsequently collapsed during a storm event, causing significant erosion on the property and the downstream neighbouring property. There was evidence that a significant amount of sediment had discharged into the stream. Flooding had occurred within the property and properties upstream. The landowner was instructed to remove the culvert and any sediment which had discharged to the stream, to allow the free passage of water. He was also instructed to install silt and sediment controls. This was done. A further inspection found that the obstruction had been removed from the stream. A resource consent has been applied for.

70 03 Sep 2014 3301-15-108 Discolouration of Complaint Brian & Beverley R2/2473-2 Inspection Notice No Further

Update IN/30981 Waiarere Stream - Beardmore (2542) Infringement Notice ($750) Action/Costs Opourapa Road, Rahotu Craig & Cathlean Recovered McLean (37064)

Comments: A complaint was received regarding the Waiarere Stream running 'green' at Opourapa Road, Rahotu. Investigation found the stream to be running clear at the time of inspection. However, there was evidence that runoff had occurred from an irrigated paddock, on an upstream property, prior to the inspection.

Updates of Non-Compliant incidents from previous agendas

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

04 Sep 2014 3301-15-111 Dairy Effluent - Fisher - TRC Staff Wayne Murray & Sharon R2/3593-2 Inspection Notice No Further

Update IN/31032 Stratford Compliance Rose Fisher (2474) Infringement Notice ($750) Action/Costs Monitoring Stephen Adlam (31754) Infringement Notice ($750) Recovered Infringement Notice ($750) Infringement Notice ($750) Infringement Notice ($750) Infringement Notice ($750) Abatement Notice 14 Day Letter 14 Day Letter

Comments: During the annual dairy inspection round it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions at Waingongoro Road, Stratford. Partially treated dairy effluent solids had been dumped onto a paddock during pond cleaning operations. Some solids had discharged over a bank and were likely to 71 discharge to surface water. Abatement Notice EAC-20424 was issued requiring the solids to be removed and properly spread onto land. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with.

12 Sep 2014 3301-15-129 Green stream - Uhlenberg Complaint Paul Stanislaus & Alison R2/2525-2 Inspection Notice No Further

Update IN/31011 - Beaconsfield Road June Uhlenberg (1845) Infringement Notice ($750) Action/Costs U3 Farm Limited 14 Day Letter Recovered (27438)

Comments: A complaint was received regarding an unnamed tributary of the Piakau Stream running green in colour. Investigation found that an irrigator had been placed within 25 metres of a stream which resulted in overland flow of dairy effluent into the unnamed tributary of the Piakau Stream. A letter of explanation was received.

Updates of Non-Compliant incidents from previous agendas

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

16 Sep 2014 3301-15-138 Green stream - Uhlenberg Complaint Paul Stanislaus & Alison R2/2525-2 Inspection Notice No Further

Update IN/31020 - Beaconsfield Road June Uhlenberg (1845) Infringement Notice ($750) Action/Costs U3 Farm Limited Abatement Notice Recovered (27438) Abatement Notice Phillip Uhlenberg (51085)

Comments: A complaint was received regarding effluent contaminating a stream and causing it to run 'green'. Investigation found that although the travelling irrigator was not in use, recent application to pasture had resulted in dairy effluent ponding on the pasture surface and entering the adjacent surface waterbody in two places. Dairy effluent had been applied to soil already saturated from recent rainfall. The holding capacity was also found to be undersized. Abatement Notices EAC-20413 and EAC-20414 were issued requiring work to be undertaken to ensure dairy effluent is not discharged within 25 metres of any waterbody and to ensure that resource consent conditions are complied with at all times. Reinspection found that the abatement notices were being complied with at the time of inspection. 72

18 Sep 2014 3301-15-150 Green stream - Uhlenberg Complaint Paul Stanislaus & Alison R2/2525-2 Inspection Notice No Further

Update IN/31045 - Beaconsfield Road June Uhlenberg (1845) Infringement Notice ($750) Action/Costs U3 Farm Limited Recovered (27438) Phillip Uhlenberg (51085)

Comments: A complaint was received regarding a discoloured stream at Beaconsfield Road, Stratford. Investigation found that dairy effluent run off from a farm race was occurring during heavy rain and discharging into an unnamed tributary. The farm owner is in the process of upgrading the system to ensure that all consent conditions are complied with at all times.

Updates of Non-Compliant incidents from previous agendas

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

05 Oct 2014 3301-15-185 Dairy effluent - Jane - Complaint Trevor Jane (16075) R2/2883-2 Inspection Notice No Further

Update IN/31091 Tariki Road Michael Leigh (51167) Infringement Notice ($750) Action/Costs Jane T R Family Trust 14 Day Letter Recovered (22927)

Comments: A complaint was received regarding dairy effluent in a stream at Tariki Road, Tariki. Investigation found that pasture recently irrigated was saturated and significant ponding of dairy effluent was occurring. Dairy effluent was flowing overland and entering a farm drain in at least two places. Discolouration of the farm drain was observed for over 400 metres. Photographs and samples were taken. A letter of explanation was received. An infringement notice was issued to the contract milker, who was found to be responsible.

07 Oct 2014 3301-15-188 Dairy effluent odour - Complaint Edward Bourke (1583) R2/3290-2 Inspection Notice Investigation 73

Update IN/31094 Fairfield Road, Hawera Fairfield Farms (2986) 14 Day Letter Continuing Sebastiaan Boddendijk 14 Day Letter (34331)

Comments: A complaint was received concerning odour emanating from a dairy effluent spray irrigator on a property at Fairfeild Road, Hawera. Investigation found that dairy effluent had been irrigated within 150 metres of dwellings in contravention of resource consent conditions. An objectionable odour was also found beyond the boundary of the site in contravention of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki. A letter of explanation was received. Enforcement action is being considered.

13 Oct 2014 3301-15-208 Odour-sewage - NPDC Third Party Carl Anderson (31625) Inspection Notice No Further Action At

Update IN/31135 stormwater drain - NP. Notification This Stage

Comments: Notification was received concerning odour and sewage coming from a field tile drain at Burns Street, New Plymouth. Investigation found that the drain was discoloured. New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) were contacted and undertook investigation of the drain system and found that the problem was not sewage. NPDC staff thought that the odour may be emanating from leachate discharging from buried vegetation on a neighbouring property. Sample results indicated that the contamination source was likely to be nutrient overload from composting vegetation, which is expected to rapidly reduce. An occupier is undertaking works to minimise environmental effects.

Updates of Non-Compliant incidents from previous agendas

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

16 Oct 2014 3301-15-226 Animal effluent - Ahititi Complaint New Plymouth District R2/6221-1 Inspection Notice No Further

Update IN/31161 effluent disposal - Council (9565) Abatement Notice Action/Costs Tongapourtu New Zealand Transport Recovered Agency (14205)

Comments: During a site visit, concerns were raised regarding the permeability and structural stability of the Ahititi stock truck effluent disposal site oxidation ponds, Tongaporutu. Abatement Notice EAC-20520 was issued requiring a report from a suitably qualified engineer to confirm the structural integrity and permeability of the oxidation pond system to be supplied to this Council; and if in the view of the engineer the pond system needs upgrading work, then provide details of the proposed works to this Council. The abatement notice has been complied with.

21 Oct 2014 3301-15-247 Dairy effluent - Mullin - Complaint Gerard John & Inspection - No Notice No Further 74

Update IN/31184 Ihaia Rd, Opunake Stephanie Margaret Issued Action/Costs Mullin (2226) Abatement Notice Recovered

Comments: A complaint was received about dairy effluent in the Hihiwera Stream, Ihaia Road, Opunake. Investigation found a discharge from an underpass holding pond on an upstream property. Samples were taken and analysis found that contaminants were entering the stream. Abatement Notice EAC-20619 was issued requiring the discharge of dairy effluent from the holding pond to cease. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

21 Oct 2014 3301-15-244 Dairy effluent - Complaint DG & LJ Lee Trust R2/1702-3 Inspection Notice Investigation

Update IN/31203 discoloured tributary - (35872) 14 Day Letter Continuing Omata Zenith Farms Family 14 Day Letter Trust (36016) Nick Barrett (36791)

Comments: A complaint was received regarding dairy effluent in an unnamed tributary of the Ngakara Stream at Hurford Road, Omata. Investigation found that dairy effluent was overflowing from a sump and had entered the stormwater diversion system, which discharged into the tributary. Letters requesting explanation were sent. Enforcement action is being considered.

Updates of Non-Compliant incidents from previous agendas

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

31 Oct 2014 3301-15-271 Dairy effluent - R & J TRC Staff Ross & Jan Dunlop R2/2010-2 Inspection Notice Investigation

Update IN/31212 Dunlop - Hawera Compliance (3779) Abatement Notice Continuing Monitoring Ross & Jan Dunlop Abatement Notice Trust (37533) 14 Day Letter 14 Day Letter

Comments: During the annual dairy inspection round it was found that the dairy effluent system was not operating within its resource consent conditions. Abatement Notice EAC-20559 was issued requiring the discharge from the sump to cease. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection. Abatement Notice EAC-20581 was issued requiring the oxidation pond treatment and disposal system to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection to be undertaken after 5 January 2015. Letters requesting explanation were sent to the consent holder and sharemilker. A letter of explanation was received from the consent holder. Further enforcement action is being considered.

02 Nov 2014 3301-15-274 Dairy effluent - Coomey - Complaint Bushline Trust (2221) R2/1784-3 Inspection Notice No Further

Update IN/31213 Kaponga Stephen Coomey Infringement Notice ($750) Action/Costs (50274) Abatement Notice Recovered Sharon Coomey (50275) Abatement Notice 14 Day Letter

Comments: A complaint was received regarding a ‘green’ stream on Rowan Road, Kaponga. Investigation found the discharge from an oxidation pond system was not within resource consent conditions. Abatement Notice EAC-20556 was issued requiring the discharge from the oxidation pond to cease. Reinspection found that the notice was being complied with at the time of inspection. Abatement Notice EAC-20584 was issued requiring the dairy effluent disposal system to be upgraded to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection. A letter of explanation was received.

Updates of Non-Compliant incidents from previous agendas

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

04 Nov 2014 3301-15-283 Dairy effluent - Challenge TRC Staff Challenge Trust (30004) R2/1039-3 Inspection Notice Investigation

Update IN/31223 Trust - Otaraoa Rd, Compliance Simon Payne (51285) Abatement Notice Continuing Waitara Monitoring Abatement Notice 14 Day Letter

Comments: During the annual dairy inspection round it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within consent conditions. Abatement Notice EAC-20575 was issued requiring the discharge from the oxidation ponds to cease. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with. Abatement Notice EAC-20574 was issued requiring the effluent disposal system to be upgraded to ensure compliance with Rule 36 of the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. Reinspection will be undertaken after 9 February 2014. A letter requesting explanation was sent.

07 Nov 2014 3301-15-298 Odour - Eustace - NP Complaint Wayne Eustace (27866) Inspection Notice No Further Action 76

Update IN/31247 Infringement Notice ($750)

Comments: A complaint was received concerning odour discharging from a sewage treatment and processing site on Colson Road, New Plymouth. An inspection of the sewage treatment site and surrounding area found that odours were discharging offsite, in contravention of an abatement notice.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

10 Dec 2014 3301-15-380 Consent breach - Allied TRC Staff AML Limited [Trading as R2/4539-2 14 Day Letter Investigation

IN/31378 Concrete - New Plymouth Compliance Allied Concrete] (30416) Continuing Monitoring

Comments: During routine monitoring it was found that stormwater discharges were high in suspended solids at a concrete processing plant on Hurlstone Drive, New Plymouth. Investigation of the site found that the cause of the high suspended solids was that the entrance way sump was discharging into the road way stormwater system. The occupier undertook to clean out the sump. Reinspection found that this had been done. A letter of explanation was received. Enforcement action is being considered.

22 Dec 2014 3301-15-400 Burning - Read - Waitara Complaint James John Read Inspection Notice Investigation

IN/31421 (34276) Continuing 77 Comments: A complaint was received regarding prohibited materials being burnt at a rural property on Inland North Road, Waitara. Investigation found that a small fire had been lit in the yard to dispose of wastes generated on the property. Within the fire pile there was steel tyre strapping and the property owners acknowledged that tyres had been burnt in contravention of Rule 33 of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki. Other materials included treated timber, road cones, green wastes and other materials. Enforcement action is being considered.

29 Dec 2014 3301-15-410 Black Smoke - Complaint Todd Energy Limited R2/9454-1 Inspection Notice Investigation

IN/31429 Mangahewa-E - Tikorangi (22566) 14 Day Letter Continuing

Comments: A complaint was received regarding black smoke discharging from flaring at the Mangahewa-E wellsite at Tikorangi Road. Investigation found that black smoke had occurred from the flaring at the site for longer than three hours, in contravention of resource consent conditions. A letter of explanation was requested.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

05 Jan 2015 3301-15-409 Odour - Eustace - NP Complaint Wayne Eustace (27866) Inspection Notice Investigation

IN/31428 14 Day Letter Continuing

Comments: A complaint was received concerning odour discharging from a sewage treatment facility on Colson Road, New Plymouth. A visit to the complainant’s property found noticeable sewage/perfume type odours that were confirmed to be discharging from the sewage treatment facility, in contravention of Abatement Notice 12065. A letter seeking an explanation was sent.

08 Jan 2015 3301-15-417 Odour - Bourke - Hawera Complaint Edward Bourke (1583) R2/3290-2 Inspection Notice Investigation

IN/31451 Abatement Notice Continuing 14 Day Letter 78 Comments: A complaint was received regarding odour emanating from a farm on Derby Road, Hawera. An odour survey was undertaken and objectionable odour was discharging beyond the boundary of the property. A letter seeking explanation was sent.

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-425 Dairy Effluent - Harvey - TRC Staff Donald James Harvey R2/1609-3 Inspection Notice Investigation

IN/31463 Parihaka Road Compliance (1951) 14 Day Letter Continuing Monitoring

Comments: During the annual dairy inspection round it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions. An inspection of the pond system found that solids had entered the second pond. A letter requesting explanation was sent. The letter also instructed that Abatement Notice 12154, which was issued in 2013, continue to be complied with.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

13 Jan 2015 3301-15-454 Structure - Waigongoro Third Party Normanby Power R2/7078-1 Inspection - No Notice Investigation

IN/31510 River - Hawera Notification Limited (13565) Issued Continuing

Comments: Notification was received regarding a structure that had been erected on to the Waingongoro River hydroelectric dam/weir at Normanby Road, Hawera. Investigation found that a structure had been placed on the Normanby dam for commercial recreational purposes. A resource consent is held by the power company for the dam and for associated hydro activities. A letter requesting explanation has been sent to the consent holder.

07 Dec 2013 3301-15-330 Abstraction rate breach - TRC Staff Spenceview Farms R2/7346-1.1 No Further Action

IN/31316 Spenceview Farms - Compliance (30335) Kakaramea Monitoring 79 Comments: During analysis of telemetry data it was found that the consented rate of abstraction had been breached on numerous occasions between 7 December 2013 and 7 April 2014. As a result of consent breaches the consent holder has applied for and been granted a change of consent conditions.

14 Jul 2014 3301-15-317 No abstraction records - TRC Staff Grahame Hubert Lance R2/3312-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31293 Lance - Waverley Compliance (2993) Monitoring

Comments: Abstraction records were not supplied for the 2013-2014 season as required by special condition 4 of Resource Consent 3312-3. Inspection undertaken 14 July 2014 found the battery on a data logger on the groundwater bore had gone flat as there was no external power supply, therefore no abstraction records for the 2013-2014 monitoring period were kept. The consent holder was unaware the logger required an external power source. This is in the process of being rectified.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

01 Aug 2014 3301-15-316 No abstraction records - TRC Staff Brendan Attrill (13305) R2/6380-1 Abatement Notice No Further

IN/31284 Attrill - Toko Compliance Action/Costs Monitoring Recovered

Comments: Abstraction data was requested for the water abstraction on Toko Road, Toko. No abstraction data was received as required by resource consent conditions. Abatement Notice EAC-20598 was issued requiring works to be undertaken to ensure compliance with special conditions of resource consent 6380-1. Reinspection will be undertaken after 2 February 2015.

01 Aug 2014 3301-15-318 No abstraction records - TRC Staff Kaitake Golf Club Inc R2/0124-4 14 Day Letter No Further Action

IN/31294 Kaitake Golf club - Compliance (1731) No Enforcement Action - Oakura Monitoring Technical breach 80

Comments: Abstraction records were received 29 October 2014, abstraction records were not supplied by 31 July 2014 as required by Special Condition 2 of Resource Consent 0124-4. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

01 Aug 2014 3301-15-331 No abstraction records - TRC Staff Kathdan Trust Limited R2/0865-3 14 Day Letter No Further Action

IN/31317 Hoyle - Midhirst Compliance (37275) No Enforcement Action - Monitoring Technical breach

Comments: Abstraction records were received 7 October 2014, abstraction records were not supplied by 31 July 2014 as required by Special Condition 4 of Resource Consent 0865-3. A letter of explanation has been received and accepted.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

01 Aug 2014 3301-15-332 No abstraction records - TRC Staff Te Rua O te Moko 2B R2/7497-1 14 Day Letter No Further Action

IN/31318 Te Rua O Te Moko 2B Compliance Ahuwhenua Trust No Enforcement Action - Ahuwhenua Trust - Monitoring (31494) Technical breach Normanby

Comments: Abstraction records were received 7 October 2014, abstraction records were not supplied by 31 July 2014 as required by Special Condition 4 of Resource Consent 7497-1. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

01 Aug 2014 3301-15-334 No abstraction records - TRC Staff Gwerder Brothers R2/7304-1 14 Day Letter No Further

IN/31320 Gwerder - Eltham Compliance (15131) No Enforcement Action - Action/Costs Monitoring Technical breach Recovered 81

Comments: Abstraction records were received on 21 October 2014, abstraction records were not supplied by 31 July 2014 as required by Special Condition 4 of Resource Consent 7304-1. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

05 Sep 2014 3301-15-309 Consent Breach - Tegel TRC Staff Tegel Foods Limited 14 Day Letter No Further

IN/31274 Compliance (9994) No Enforcement Action - Action/Costs Monitoring Insufficient evidence Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples taken during routine monitoring it was found that discharge limits set by resource consent had been exceeded. Sample results found minor exceedances of BOD and suspended solids. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

05 Sep 2014 3301-15-310 Breach of consent - TRC Staff Schlumberger Seaco Inc R2/6032-1 14 Day Letter No Further

IN/31275 Schlumberger Compliance (4234) No Enforcement Action - Action/Costs Monitoring Insufficient evidence Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples taken during routine monitoring it was found that discharge limits set by resource consent had been exceeded. Sample results found a minor exceedance of BOD. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

04 Nov 2014 3301-15-304 Dairy effluent - Kelly - TRC Staff Bernard & Josephine R2/1521-3 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31269 Matapu Compliance Kelly (15357) Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Recovered 82 Comments: During analysis of samples (11 November 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (4 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Skeet Road, Matapu. Abatement Notice EAC-20585 was issued requiring the oxidation ponds to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

05 Nov 2014 3301-15-314 Dairy effluent - S & J TRC Staff Tryphena Downs Trust R2/0961-3 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31291 Baker - Matapu Compliance (23191) Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Stephen & Judith Baker Recovered (3043)

Comments: During analysis of samples (17 November 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (5 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Lower Duthie Road, Matapu. Abatement Notice EAC-20599 was issued requiring the second and third ponds to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

07 Nov 2014 3301-15-315 Dairy effluent - T & J TRC Staff Matapu Land Holdings R2/0588-2 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31292 Murray - Matapu Compliance Ltd (36307) Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (17 November 2014) , taken during the annual dairy inspection round (7 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Lower Duthie Road, Matapu. Abatement Notice EAC-20597 was issued requiring the second and third ponds to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

10 Nov 2014 3301-15-300 Dairy effluent - Hall - TRC Staff Hall Family Partnership R2/6899-1 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31245 Radnor rd - Midhirst Compliance (20332) Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Recovered 83

Comments: During analysis of samples (10 November 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (30 October 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Radnor Road, Midhirst. Abatement notice EAC-20580 was issued requiring the second and third ponds to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

10 Nov 2014 3301-15-323 Dairy effluent - Malone - TRC Staff Peter Malone (23653) R2/2014-2 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31307 Kapuni Compliance Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (21 November 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (10 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Palmer Road, Kapuni. Abatement Notice EAC-20602 was issued requiring the oxidation pond system to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

11 Nov 2014 3301-15-305 Silt/sediment erosion - Complaint Darcy & Debbie Keene Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31270 Keene - Urenui (27376) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Abatement Notice Recovered

Comments: A complaint was received from a landowner in Urenui, concerned that erosion of a bank on a neighbouring property was affecting a stream that ran through their property. Investigation found that silt/sediment was entering a stream that ran through the neighbouring property. Earthworks had been undertaken recently and the bank was unstable causing the discharge of sediment into the stream. Abatement Notice EAC-20586 was issued requiring the discharge to cease. Abatement Notice EAC-20587 was issued requiring works to be undertaken. Reinspection to be undertaken after 31 January 2015.

12 Nov 2014 3301-15-303 Dairy Effluent-Hinton Complaint Hinton Contracting R2/4679-3 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31289 Contracting-Stratford Limited (24122) Infringement Notice ($750) Action/Costs 84 Mark & Wendy Hinton 14 Day Letter Recovered (34055)

Comments: A complaint was received concerning dairy effluent discharging into an unnamed tributary of the Kahouri Stream on Monmouth Road, Stratford. Investigation found that partially treated dairy effluent had been applied to land by contractors and had flowed into the unnamed tributary.

12 Nov 2014 3301-15-302 Dumped rubbish- TRC Staff Unsourced (9768) Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31297 Tiromoana Road-Hawera Compliance Monitoring

Comments: During routine monitoring it was found that rubbish had been dumped within the vicinity of the Mangimangi Stream Bridge on Tiromoana Road, Hawera. The responsible party could not be traced. South Taranaki District Council were contacted and they undertook removal of the rubbish.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

13 Nov 2014 3301-15-306 Dairy effluent - Reeve - TRC Staff Kelvin Reeve (51281) R2/1712-3 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31271 Riverlea Compliance Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (13 October 2014), Taken during the annual dairy inspection round (3 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Eltham Road, Riverlea. Abatement notice EAC-20590 was issued requiring the oxidation pond system to be cleaned out and stormwater diversion to be installed to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

13 Nov 2014 3301-15-307 Dairy effluent - Collins - TRC Staff BJ & MM Collins (10573) R2/1776-3 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31273 Eltham Road Compliance BJ & MM Collins Abatement Notice Action/Costs 85 Monitoring Partnership (34999) Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (13 November 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (3 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Eltham Road, Riverlea. Abatement Notice EAC-20592 was issued requiring that 1:100 dilution be maintained at all times and that the second oxidation pond to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

13 Nov 2014 3301-15-320 Rubbish - Waste TRC Staff Waste Management NZ Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31296 Management - Lepperton Notification Ltd (25000)

Comments: A complaint was received about rubbish blowing out of the top of a Waste Management truck at Lepperton. Waste Management were contacted and have subsequently fitted nets to the truck to prevent rubbish discharging.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

14 Nov 2014 3301-15-321 Firth Industries - Breach TRC Staff Firth Industries Ltd R2/0392-3 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31306 of consent - New Compliance (10053) 14 Day Letter Action/Costs Plymouth Monitoring No Enforcement Action - Recovered Insufficient evidence

Comments: During routine monitoring it was found that resource consent conditions were not being complied with. A follow up inspection was undertaken by technical officers during an onsite consent investigation meeting. Reinspection found that resource consent conditions were being complied with at the time of inspection. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

15 Nov 2014 3301-15-312 Discolouration of Complaint Taylor BH & CA Trust Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31277 unnamed tributary - Kent (2000) 86 Road - Korito

Comments: A complaint was received regarding discolouration of a small unnamed tributary of the Korito Stream. Investigation found that it was likely that some runoff had occurred from the farm race during excessive rain, however no discharge was occurring at the time of inspection. The landowner was spoken to and advised to install stormwater diversion systems to prevent further runoff.

16 Nov 2014 3301-15-374 Sewage overflow - Pump Self-Notification New Plymouth District R2/0882-4 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31371 station - Oakura Council (9565) 14 Day Letter Action/Costs No Enforcement Action - Recovered Statutory defence

Comments: Self-notification was received concerning a sewage overflow from the Shearer Reserve sewer pump station at Arden Place, Oakura. An explanation was received outlining the reasons for the discharge, however further information was requested in a letter, with regard to following the contingency plan and the extent to which the incident could have been prevented. A further response was received and accepted.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

18 Nov 2014 3301-15-319 Dead cattle beast on Complaint Unsourced (9768) Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31295 beach - Leith Road, Okato

Comments: A complaint was received regarding a dead cattle beast on the beach at Leith Road, Okato. The cattle beast was a heavily decomposed calf or small yearling. No identification tags were present. The carcass was buried on the beach during the inspection.

18 Nov 2014 3301-15-327 Dairy effluent - C & T TRC Staff Contra Trusts (15350) R2/2286-2 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31314 Crowley - Kapuni Compliance Cheryl & Thomas Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Crowley (2388) Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (24 November 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (18 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond 87 system was not operating within its resource consent conditions, at Palmer Road, Kapuni. Abatement Notice EAC-20616 was issued requiring that a dilution rate of 1:100 is maintained at the point of discharge from the oxidation pond system, within the receiving waters, at all times to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

18 Nov 2014 3301-15-328 Dairy effluent - K & S TRC Staff Kieran & Susan Crowley R2/2079-2 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31315 Crowley - Kapuni Compliance (9894) Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (24 November 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (18 November 2014), it was found that an oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Palmer Road, Kapuni. Abatement Notice EAC-20608 was issued requiring the oxidation pond system to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

19 Nov 2014 3301-15-337 Dairy effluent - Corrigan - TRC Staff Corrigan R & C Oaks R2/5145-2 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31322 Hawera Compliance Trusts Partnership Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring (13438) Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (25 November 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (19 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Nolan Road, Hawera. Abatement Notice EAC-20623 was issued requiring the second and third ponds to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

20 Nov 2014 3301-15-326 Dairy Effluent - McDonald TRC Staff Craig Timothy & Joanne R2/4501-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31313 Compliance Maree McDonald (3472) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring Recovered 88

Comments: During the annual dairy inspection round it was found that the spray irrigation system was not operating within resource consent conditions at Lower Ball Road, Kakaramea. An inspection of the farm found that effluent had been overflowing the sump and discharging onto land where it was likely to enter groundwater. Abatement Notice No. EAC-20603 was issued requiring works to be undertaken to ensure that resource consent conditions are complied with. A reinspection on 21 January 2015 found that a float switch had been installed as a temporary measure. Further works will take place to increase the sump's storage capacity. Another reinspection will take place after 1 August 2015.

21 Nov 2014 3301-15-342 Dairy effluent - Alrae - TRC Staff Alrae Trust (23252) R2/2125-2 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31338 Auroa Rd Compliance Andrew Gargan (51359) Abatement Notice Action/Costs Monitoring Raewyn Gargan (51360) Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (2 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (21 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Auroa Road. Abatement Notice EAC-20636 was issued requiring the second and third oxidation ponds to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection found that the abatement notice was being complied with at the time of inspection.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

22 Nov 2014 3301-15-333 Cement liquids spill - Third Party Symons Property Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31321 Symons Transport - Sole Notification Developments Limited Action/Costs Road (34584) Recovered

Comments: Notification was received concerning a small spill of cement liquids onto the road at Sole Road, Ngaere. Investigation found that approximately 100 litres of cement liquids had spilled onto the road and adjacent land. The oil company undertook soil sampling and also remediation of the soil and roadside verge. No product entered any waterbody.

24 Nov 2014 3301-15-343 Dairy Effluent - Bellringer TRC Staff Peter Norman John & R2/3849-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31337 - New Plymouth Compliance Patricia Jean Bellringer Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring (9334) Recovered 89

Comments: During analysis of samples (2 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (24 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Smart Road, New Plymouth. Abatement Notice EAC-20637 was issued requiring the second oxidation pond to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection will be undertaken after 16 February 2015.

25 Nov 2014 3301-15-344 Dairy effluent - Harrop - TRC Staff Paul & Gina Harrop R2/1383-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31339 Arawhata Road - Compliance (9809) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Opunake Monitoring PJ & G Harrop Family Recovered Trust (10756)

Comments: During analysis of samples (2 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (25 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Arawhata Road, Opunake. Abatement Notice EAC-20635 was issued requiring the second and third ponds to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection will be undertaken after 30 January 2015.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

25 Nov 2014 3301-15-345 Dairy effluent - Capella TRC Staff Capella Farms (34937) R2/0322-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31340 Farms - Taikatu Road, Compliance Louise Buhler (50118) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Otakeho Monitoring Peter Buhler (2827) Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (2 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (25 November 2014), it was found the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Taikatu Road, Otakeho. Abatement Notice EAC-20634 was issued requiring the second and third oxidation ponds to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection will be undertaken after 30 January 2015.

27 Nov 2014 3301-15-355 Dairy effluent - G. & K. TRC Staff G King (34626) R2/2264-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31344 King - Kaponga Compliance Karen King (51379) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring Recovered 90

Comments: During analysis of samples (5 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (on 27 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Rowan Road, Kaponga. Abatement Notice EAC-20638 was issued requiring the oxidation pond system to be cleaned out. Reinspection will be undertaken after 5 February 2015.

27 Nov 2014 3301-15-356 Dairy effluent - Poole Bros TRC Staff Poole Brothers Limited R2/0316-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31346 Ltd - Kaponga Compliance (51017) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (5 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (27 November 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within its resource consent conditions, at Manaia Road, Kaponga. Abatement Notice EAC-20639 was issued requiring the second and third oxidation ponds to be cleaned out. Reinspection will be undertaken after 5 February 2015.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

01 Dec 2014 3301-15-373 Dairy effluent - P & L TRC Staff P & L Buhler Family R2/1822-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31369 Buhler - Kaponga Compliance Trust Partnership Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring (35090) Recovered Peter Buhler (50117) Louise Buhler (50118)

Comments: During analysis of samples (10 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (1 December 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Rowan Road, Kaponga. Abatement Notice EAC-20640 was issued requiring the second pond to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection will be undertaken after 11 February 2015.

02 Dec 2014 3301-15-348 Broken sewer line - Quay Third Party Whitaker Civil Inspection Notice No Further Action 91

IN/31347 Street, Waitara Notification Engineering Limited (14442) No Enforcement Action - Statutory defence

Comments: Notification was received regarding a sewer line that had been broken by the activities of a contractor at Quay Street, Waitara. Inspection found that the broken line had been repaired. Sewage liquid had discharged into the Waitara River but sandbags had contained the solids. Contingency protocols were followed. An incident report was received and accepted.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

03 Dec 2014 3301-15-354 Oil discharge - Molten Complaint Molten Metals Limited R2/9975-1.0 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31342 Metals - NP (24944) Action/Costs Recovered

Comments: A complaint was received regarding the activities of a site which processes scrap metal, causing oil to discharge onto land at Centennial Drive, New Plymouth. Inspection found that the discharge from car recycling activities (crushing) at the site were not considered to be best practicable option as required by special condition 1 of resource consent 9975-1. Options were discussed with the site foreman to better manage vehicle fluids to ensure the prevention of groundwater contamination. It was agreed that the processes surrounding car recycling would be improved. Reinspection found that a single stage interceptor was engineered and installed to contain and recover fugitive hydrocarbons and other fluids which cannot be fully drained from the vehicles prior to crushing.

05 Dec 2014 3301-15-357 Odour - Eustace - NP Complaint Wayne Eustace (27866) Inspection Notice No Further Action 92

IN/31352 Infringement Notice ($750)

Comments: A complaint was received concerning odour emanating from a sewage treatment facility on Colson Road, New Plymouth. An odour survey was undertaken and slight noticeable 'musty sewage' type odours were intermittently present beyond the boundary of the site, in contravention of an abatement notice. No similar odours were found upwind of the site. A letter of explanation was received explaining that an audit of the site has been undertaken and the present systems are being upgraded in a number of ways. The company has also undertaken to build a purpose built shed to operate the sewage separation plant, with associated properly designed odour treatment equipment. A resource consent application form has been sent out to the operator, who is investigating obtaining a discharge resource consent for the activity.

08 Dec 2014 3301-15-383 Dairy effluent - Brennan - TRC Staff Leo & Charmain R2/0405-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31384 Kapuni Compliance Brennan (1643) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring Brennan Trusts Recovered Partnership (17089)

Comments: During analysis of samples (16 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (8 December 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Skeet Road, Kapuni. Abatement Notice EAC-20649 was issued requiring the second pond to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection will be undertaken after 16 February 2015.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

08 Dec 2014 3301-15-384 Dairy effluent - Midgley - TRC Staff Christine Midgley (1641) R2/0394-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31385 Kapuni Compliance CA Midgley Farm Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring Partnership (34927) Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (16 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (8 December 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Skeet Road, Kapuni. Abatement Notice EAC-20650 was issued requiring the second pond to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection will be undertaken after 16 February 2015.

09 Dec 2014 3301-15-385 Dairy effluent - Hammond TRC Staff Michael Hammond R2/2349-2 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31386 - Kapuni Compliance (2419) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring Recovered 93

Comments: During analysis of samples (16 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (9 December 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions at Auroa Road, Kapuni. Abatement Notice EAC-20651 was issued requiring the second pond to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions and to upgrade the farm dairy effluent treatment and disposal system to ensure compliance with Rule 35 and/or 36 of the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. Reinspections will be undertaken after 16 February 2015 and 31 July 2015, respectively.

09 Dec 2014 3301-15-386 Dairy effluent - S & J TRC Staff Stephen & Jenny Fevre R2/1132-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31387 Fevre - Kapuni Compliance (10729) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring SJ & JL Fevre Trusts Recovered Partnership (23156)

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

09 Dec 2014 3301-15-387 Dairy effluent - R & M TRC Staff Rodney Arthur & Marie R2/1869-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31388 Mills - Kapuni Compliance Rosa Mills (2128) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During analysis of samples (16 December 2014), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (9 December 2014), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, Auroa Road, Kapuni. Abatement Notice EAC-20653 was issued requiring the oxidation pond system to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection will be undertaken after 16 February 2015.

09 Dec 2014 3301-15-399 Treated woodwaste - TRC Staff Value Timber Supplies R2/7338-1 Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31416 Value Timber - Inglewood Compliance Limited (30481) 14 Day Letter Action/Costs Monitoring Recovered 94

Comments: During routine monitoring it was found that a woodwaste sample collected (9 December 2014) contained copper chrome and arsenic treated woodwaste, in contravention of resource consent conditions. The consent holder was contacted and instructed to remove the treated wood waste from the cleanfill. Reinspection found that the treated wood waste had been removed. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

11 Dec 2014 3301-15-376 BLM Feeds - Breach of TRC Staff BLM Feeds Limited R2/7707-1 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31374 consent Compliance (36367) This Stage/Costs Monitoring Recovered

Comments: During a compliance monitoring inspection it was observed that a condition of the resource consent (best practicable option) was not being complied with. An inspection of the site found that the doors to the shed were open and product was being blown and tracked by vehicles onto the yard and offsite. It was also noted that the stormwater drain filters were not being maintained. A meeting was held with the Company and they have undertaken to improve practices on site. Reinspection will be undertaken during routine monitoring.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

11 Dec 2014 3301-15-370 Breach of consent - Self-Notification New Plymouth District R2/0882-4 14 Day Letter No Further

IN/31375 WWTP - NP Council (9565) No Enforcement Action - Action/Costs Statutory defence Recovered

Comments: Notification was received regarding a power failure and consequently the shutdown of the disinfection pumps which led to a breach in the minimum chlorine level in the plant effluent at the New Plymouth Waste Water Treatment Plant. Two notifications were received during the previous week regarding the same problem. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

12 Dec 2014 3301-15-378 Odour - Eustace - NP Complaint Wayne Eustace (27866) R2/9773-1.0 Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31379 Original Pipe Traders 14 Day Letter Ltd (35521) No Enforcement Action - 95 Statutory defence

Comments: A complaint was received regarding an odour emanating from a sewage treatment plant on Colson Road, New Plymouth. Investigation found intermittent objectionable odour beyond the boundary of the property. Further investigation of the site found that a sewage pump had broken down and liquid waste from the site could not be discharged through the normal pipeline and had to be tankered off-site. The odour was emanating from the tanker. A letter of explanation was received and accepted.

12 Dec 2014 3301-15-382 Paint flecks - Brooklands Complaint Steven Morrison (51426) Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31382 Road, NP

Comments: A complaint was received regarding paint fleck discharging beyond a property boundary onto Brooklands Road, where they were likely to enter the stormwater reticulation network. Inspection found that dried paint flecks of various sizes were present around the property and had discharged beyond the property boundary. The flecks were observed to have moved downhill along Brooklands Road and were present on and around the closest stormwater drain. The property owner was made aware of his responsibilities under the Resource Management Act 1991, and undertook to recover the paint flecks.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

14 Dec 2014 3301-15-379 Odour - WWTP - Eltham Complaint South Taranaki District Inspection Notice No Further

IN/31380 Council (9623) 14 Day Letter Action/Costs No Enforcement Action - Recovered Other

Comments: Two complaints were received regarding odour emanating from the waste water treatment plant on Castle Street, Eltham. Investigation found intermittent objectionable odour beyond the boundary of the property. South Taranaki District council were advised. A letter of explanation was received and accepted. The Eader is almost empty and decommissioning will shortly commence.

14 Dec 2014 3301-15-388 Breach of consent - Self-Notification New Plymouth District R2/0882-4 No Further

IN/31396 WWTP - NP Council (9565) No Enforcement Action - Action/Costs 96 Statutory defence Recovered

Comments: Self-notification was received regarding chlorine analyser equipment failure at the New Plymouth Waste Water Treatment Plant. Investigation found that the incident had occurred as a result mechanical and electrical failure. A report with an explanation was received and accepted.

15 Dec 2014 3301-15-381 Industrial burning - Complaint G & K Cox (36363) Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31383 Stratford - Cox No Enforcement Action - Statutory defence

Comments: A complaint was received regarding black smoke coming from a fire on an industrial property on Orlando Street, Stratford. Investigation found that a small fire was burning on site, in contravention of rules in the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki. The occupier was spoken to and he explained that he had contacted Stratford District Council prior to lighting the fire and they had informed him that the activity was permitted. The fire was extinguished at the time of inspection.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

16 Dec 2014 3301-15-392 Smoke - Karamea Street, Complaint Cavalier homes (51442) Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31389 New Plymouth Gareth Gooding (51443)

Comments: A complaint was received regarding builders lighting a fire at a residential property development at Karamea Street, New Plymouth. Investigation found that a small fire had been lit to dispose of timber wastes within a defined urban area. The builders onsite outlined they were unaware of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki rules. Smoke was not found to be impacting on any neighbouring property during the inspection and the fire was extinguished upon request.

08 Jan 2015 3301-15-457 Dairy effluent - M & B TRC Staff MJ & BJ Stevenson R2/1566-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31521 Stevenson - Pihama Compliance Family Trusts (1922) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Monitoring Recovered 97 Comments: During analysis of samples (20 January 2015), taken during the annual dairy inspection round (8 January 2015), it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions, at Hone Road, Pihama. Abatement Notice EAC-20666 was issued requiring the second pond to be cleaned out to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions. Reinspection will be undertaken after 20 March 2015.

10 Jan 2015 3301-15-433 Diesel leak - Carrington Complaint Chemwash Taranaki Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31483 Road - New Plymouth Limited (10137)

Comments: A complaint was received regarding a street sweeping vehicle leaking diesel on Carrington Road. Investigation found that a tank had been accidentally overfilled.. A minor amount of diesel had discharged and was contained in the roadside gutter. Sand was applied and the material swept up.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

10 Jan 2015 3301-15-434 Dust - Frankley Road - Complaint Waimea Development Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31494 NP Trust Limited (35145) Peter & Mary Pike (36053)

Comments: A complaint was received concerning dust discharging from a subdivision on Frankley Road, New Plymouth. Investigation found that objectionable dust was discharging beyond the boundary of the site. After discussions with the site owner, an alternative entrance was agreed to be used to mitigate the discharge of dust.

10 Jan 2015 3301-15-435 Dead Cow - Oakura River Complaint Steven Looney (16120) Inspection Notice No Further Action

IN/31502 - Oakura No Enforcement Action - 98 Statutory defence

Comments: A complaint was received regarding a dead cattle beast in the Oakura River. Investigation found that there was a dead beast in the river. The landowner was spoken to and he advised that he was aware that the beast had fallen into the river, after breaking through a fence and falling down a bank. The landowner was in the process of replacing the fence to prevent further accidents, and assembling equipment to undertake removal of the carcass. Reinspection found that the cattle beast had been removed.

11 Jan 2015 3301-15-436 Dust - Frankley Road - Complaint Waimea Development Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31509 NP Trust Limited (35145) Abatement Notice This Stage Peter & Mary Pike (36053)

Comments: A complaint received regarding dust discharging from a residential subdivision on Frankley Road, New Plymouth. Investigation found that objectionable dust was discharging beyond the boundary from the access track, due to wind gusts. Abatement Notice EAC-20661 was issued requiring works to be undertaken to ensure that no objectionable of offensive dust discharges beyond the boundary of the site. Reinspection will be undertaken after 30 January 2015.

Non-Compliant incidents for the period 08 Nov 2014 to 16 Jan 2015

Incident Job Number Alleged Responsible Consent Incident Type Source Action Taken Recommendation Date / IRIS ID Party Number

12 Jan 2015 3301-15-419 Fire - Colson Road landfill Self-Notification New Plymouth District Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31457 Council (9565) This Stage/Costs Recovered

Comments: Notification was received from New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) that a fire had ignited in the Colson Road landfill. New Zealand Fire Service were in attendance. NPDC requested that TRC attend a meeting to discuss ways to extinguish the fire. Inspection found that noticeable odours and smoke were discharging beyond the boundary of the site. NPDC undertook monitoring and to eliminate off site effects by clay capping of the area as recommended by NZ Fire Service. Monitoring of the site will continue until the fire is extinguished.

14 Jan 2015 3301-15-443 Culvert - Okoki Road Complaint Crawford ND (14482) Inspection Notice No Further Action

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Comments: A complaint was received concerning the installation of a culvert across an unnamed tributary of the Urenui River at Okoki Road. Investigation found that a temporary culvert had been installed to get an old tractor across the stream. The culvert pipe was being removed at the time of inspection. The activity was permitted under the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. Some minor works were required to stabilise the banks. A reinspection found that this work had been completed.

15 Jan 2015 3301-15-444 Dairy Effluent - TRC Staff Stonehaven Farms R2/0465-3 Inspection Notice No Further Action At

IN/31477 Stonehaven Notification Limited (24806) Abatement Notice This Stage/Costs Recovered

Comments: During the annual dairy inspection round it was found that the oxidation pond system was not operating within resource consent conditions. Abatement Notice EAC-20662 was issued requiring the solids to be removed from the second pond and the baffle to be unblocked. Reinspection will be undertaken after 20 February 2015.

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Agenda Memorandum

Date 3 February 2015

Memorandum to Chairperson and Members Consents and Regulatory Committee

Subject: Prosecution update – Tri-View Shipping Private Limited and Fairmont Shipping Limited Sentencing Decision

Item: 6

Approved by: A D McLay, Director Environment Quality

B G Chamberlain, Chief Executive

Document: 1458450

Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to update Members on the prosecution of Tri-View Shipping Private Limited and Fairmont Shipping (Canada) Limited, for a breach of the Regional Coastal Plan for Taranaki, associated with the damage and disturbance of the seabed, as a result of the collusion of ship MV Lake Tri-View with the Waiwhakahio Reef on 24 May 2014.

Background The incident report was considered by the Chief Executive, acting under delegated authority from the Council, and the decision to prosecute was presented to Council.

Incidents In summary, the prosecution relates to Tri-View Shipping Private Limited and Fairmont Shipping (Canada) Limited, failing to take all practicable steps to prevent and mitigate against damage and disturbance of the seabed, namely the Waiwhakaiho Reef, in a manner that has and was likely to have an adverse effect on the reef and potentially the wider coastal environment.

The defendants have no previous convictions for offences against the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

Prosecution update

Two charges were laid against Tri-View Shipping Private Limited and Fairmont Shipping (Canada) Limited for the offences against section 12(1) (e) of the RMA on 24 May 2014. The charges are mirror charges in that the charges are against each defendant are identical. They relate to actual damage to the reef and likely damage to the coastal environment.

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This is the first time in New Zealand that such charges have been laid under this section of the RMA and important case law has been established. An important consideration was the likely potential adverse environmental impacts of the spillage of cargo and heavy fuel oil. It is considered an event worse than the Rena incident was narrowly avoided.

Tri-View Shipping Private Limited and Fairmont Shipping (Canada) Limited pleaded guilty to both charges at first available opportunity. Tri-View Shipping Private Limited was convicted and fined $33,750. Fairmont Shipping (Canada) Limited was convicted and fined $45,000 on 25 November 2014.

Judge BP Dwyer’s sentencing notes are attached and make interesting reading and provide the rational for the decision reached. As noted earlier this is the first time a prosecution has been undertaken under section 12(1) (e) of the RMA and important case law has been established in the judgment.

MNZ undertook enforcement action for part of the incident and the master was fined $2,000 plus costs. Sanctions under the Maritime Transport Act are much lower than under the RMA. The Council worked closely with MNZ in this prosecution, using some of their evidence, and as for all prosecutions undertaken by this Council a debrief is planned to capture any learnings.

Recommendation That the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. receives this report and successful outcome of the Council’s enforcement action against Tri-View Shipping Private Limited and Fairmont Shipping (Canada) Limited for a breach of section 12(1) (e) of the Resource Management Act 1991.

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Legal considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations comply with the appropriate statutory requirements imposed upon the Council.

Appendices/attachments Document # 1448097 – Triview Shipping/Fairmont Shipping Ltd - Court sentencing notes 25-11-14.

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Agenda Memorandum

Date 3 February 2015

Memorandum to Chairperson and Members Consents and Regulatory Committee

Subject: Prosecution update – Glencore Grain (NZ) Limited Sentencing Decision

Item: 7

Approved by: A D McLay, Director Environment Quality

B G Chamberlain, Chief Executive

Document: 1458562

Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to update Members on the prosecution of Glencore Grain (NZ) Limited for a breach of the Taranaki Regional Air Plan for the discharge of offensive or objectionable odour beyond the boundary of its site near port Taranaki on three separate occasions in November 2013.

Background The incident report was considered by the Chief Executive, acting under delegated authority from the Council, and the decision to prosecute was presented to Council.

Incidents In summary, the prosecution relates to Glencore Grains (NZ) Limited (here after referred to as Glencore) failing to take all practicable steps to prevent and mitigate against the discharge of offensive or objectionable odour beyond the boundary of its site. Abatement notices were subsequently issued which required Glencore to undertake remedial actions.

There was a previous history of non-compliance for the site with abatement notices (12147, 12145, 11377, 11376, & 11325) and infringement notices (201& 147) issued by the Council for breaches to the Regional Air Plan for Taranaki (2011) permitted activity rule the company was attempting to operate under.

Prosecution update

Three charges were laid against Glencore for offences against section 15(1)(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991 on three occasions in November.

Judge Dwyer found Glencore to be highly careless if not negligent and determined a significant penalty was required.

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Glencore pleaded guilty the three charges. Glencore was convicted and fined $22,500 on each of the three charges (total fines of $67,500) on 24 November 2014.

Judge BP Dwyer’s sentencing notes are attached and make interesting reading and provide the rational for the decision reached.

Recommendation That the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. receives this report and notes the successful outcome of the Council’s enforcement action against Glencore Grains (NZ) Limited for breaches to the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki.

Legal considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations comply with the appropriate statutory requirements imposed upon the Council.

Appendices/attachments Document # 1451266 – Glencore Grain (NZ) Ltd – Court sentencing notes - 24-11-14.

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Agenda Memorandum

Date 3 February 2015

Memorandum to Chairperson and Members Consents and Regulatory Committee

Subject: Prosecution update – South Taranaki District Council Sentencing Decision

Item: 8

Approved by: A D McLay, Director Environment Quality

B G Chamberlain, Chief Executive

Document: 1458557

Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to update Members on the prosecution of South Taranaki District Council for a breach of s15(1)(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 in that it intermittently discharged contaminants, namely odorous compounds, from industrial or trade premises, namely the Eltham Wastewater Treatment Plant, into air between 6 March 2014 and 16 May 2014.

Background The incident report was considered by the Chief Executive, acting under delegated authority from the Council, and the decision to prosecute was presented to Council.

Incidents In summary, the prosecution relates to South Taranaki District Council (STDC) receiving butter milk and milk from Fonterra in late 2014 and storing it at the Eltham Wastewater Plant site for treatment. STDC failed to take all practicable steps to prevent and mitigate against the discharge of offensive and objectionable odour from the site, where it affected neighboring residents over a prolonged period. Abatement notices were issued along with an infringement notice and an enforcement order, which required STDC to employ appropriate expert advice and to undertake remedial actions.

There was no previous history of enforcement actions for the same type of incident on this property.

Prosecution update One charge was laid against STDC for offences against section 15(1) (c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 between March and May 2014 .

STDC pleaded guilty to the charge at the earliest possible opportunity. STDC was convicted and fined $115,000 on 24 November 2014.

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Judge BP Dwyer’s sentencing notes are attached and make interesting reading and provide the rational for the decision reached.

The fine imposed was the highest against a district council in New Zealand. The previous highest fine was $39,375 against Porirua City Council.

Fonterra pleaded not guilty to the charges laid by the Council for the same incident and a hearing will be held early in 2015.

Recommendation That the Taranaki Regional Council: 1. receives this report and notes the successful outcome of the Council’s enforcement action against South Taranaki District Council under section 15(1)(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Legal considerations This memorandum and the associated recommendations comply with the appropriate statutory requirements imposed upon the Council.

Appendices/attachments Document # 1448098 – STDC- Court sentencing notes - 24-11-14.

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Consents and Regulatory Committee, February 2015

Item 3

Marine Consent Decision – Maari Development Drilling (930 KB)

Item 4: Consent monitoring reports

Waiwhakaiho Airshed (4.2 MB)

Central Greenwaste (326 KB)

Groundworkx Taranaki Ltd (310 KB)

Malandra Downs Ltd (376 KB)

Regional cleanfill (3.3 MB)

McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Ltd (1.6 MB)

Riverlands Eltham Limited (4.8 MB)

Silver Fern Farms Ltd Waitotara (655 KB)

Value Timber Ltd (435 KB)

Urenui and Onaero Motor Camps (1.5 MB)

BTW Co Ltd Brown Rd-Wellington Landfarm (6 MB)

Origin Energy Rimu Production Station (800 KB)

Maui and Kapuni Production Stations (4.2 MB)

TAG Oil Ltd Cheal-E Wellsite (1 MB)

Waikaikai Landfarm (5 MB)

AA Contracting (350 KB)