Limited notification is a specific type of resource consent notification under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). It applies when a proposal is likely to have no more than minor adverse effects, but the council has identified certain individuals or groups who may be affected. Only these people are notified and given the chance to […]
Groundwater is water that has seeped into the ground, filling the soil pore spaces between sand or gravel, as well as fractures and voids within the underlying rock. Around 30% of the world’s readily available freshwater is groundwater, making it one of our most crucial natural resources. Groundwater is replenished through surface water infiltration, such […]
When the Regional Council is considering a resource consent application, one of the decisions they must make is whether the application needs to be notified. Section 95 of the Resource Management Act (RMA) sets out that the notification decision must be made within 10 working days after the application was lodged for fast-track applications, and […]
The rate of take refers to the speed at which water is withdrawn from a source, such as groundwater (e.g., from a bore) or surface water (e.g., from a stream). This rate is typically measured in litres per second (L/s).The volume of water refers to the total amount extracted from the source, measured in cubic […]
On 6th June Allegrow held a field day at Otanemutu Lands Trust farm and orchard near Ōpōtiki. The farm is managed by Aaron Johnston who is passionate about the history of the land and biodiversity. The farm is adjacent to the coast and the many waterways and drains run from the hills towards the coast […]
On 5th June 2024 Allegrow held a field day at Brent & Antonia Mountfort’s beef and sheep farm as part of the Integrated Farm Planning Series. The Bay of Plenty couple run breeding cows and ewes on 270 ha (150 ha effective) at Manawahe, inland from Matatā. The farm is quite steep and sometimes difficult […]