Taupō Lakes and Waterways are excited to be hosting a public forum on the serious biosecurity threat to Taupō waterways – the Invasive Gold Clam (Corbicula).
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Submissions are invited on proposals to update national direction for 1) infrastructure, development and the 2) primary sector and on 3) options to amend freshwater national direction, and test how housing proposals could fit into the new resource management system. Submissions due July 27 https://consult.environment.govt.nz/resource-management/freshwater-national-direction/
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Waikato Regional Council's Mike Scarsbrook said it was like setting one speed limit for every road in the country - some might end up safer, but others would be made more dangerous.
One area which needed higher than average standards was Lake Taupō.
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The Government has introduced its Local Water Done Well legislation, replacing the previous government’s water reform programme.
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The response to the invasive freshwater clam Corbicula fluminea has transitioned to long-term management under the Freshwater Biosecurity Partnership Programme. Check Clean Dry advocacy work for the next summer update: Budgets for the 25/26 year are still to be confirmed. MPI hope to be in the same position as last year where they could provide seed funding to regions for a Check Clean Dry advocacy contract. There is one contract per region, however Waikato has had two contracts because of need. Last summer Tuwharetoa Māori Business Trust and DOC undertook the Check Clean Dry advocacy contract Taupo. They have expressed they intend to do the same again. See more here, including latest on treatment of the Taupō Aqua Park.
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5.15 pm at Waiora House - Ruby will speak to farm ownership, sheep dairying and more.
See more below
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Get in touch with your stories here: info@taupolakesandwaterways.org.nz
And see our February 20 agenda here: ‘TDC FORESHORE & EROSION STRATEGY & DELIVERY, & RESERVE MANAGEMENT’ – Greg Hadley
A significant rain event occurred in Taupō yesterday afternoon which resulted in surface flooding, slips, a tomo and an increase in volumes discharging through Taupō District Council's Taupō Wastewater Treatment Plant, due to rainwater infiltrating the wastewater network.
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Taupō Lakes and Waterways are sad to farewell Laurie who has been part of the water quality and environmental advocacy community for many decades. Laurie has written and presented numerous submissions and, of course, represented Taupō as a Regional Councillor. Most recently she assisted with the review of the group’s strategic directions. Thanks to Chris Mashall at the Taupō & Tongariro News for writing this tribute to Laurie and giving us all the opportunity to hear about her mahi and her commitment to our environment in her own words.
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Taupō Lakes and Waterways are beginning our ‘2025 Summer Series’ at 5.15pm Thursday January 30th with WRC’s Regional Plan Update specifically relating to Stormwater and Ephemeral Gully planning and management.
Read MoreInvasive Clams Forum - Taupo Turangi Herald information including; essential actions: ‘Vigilance from the community in following ‘check, clean, dry’ requirements and in reporting any potential sightings’… and more.
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Taupō Lakes & Waterways are co-hosting an Aquatic Biodiversity Forum with REAP Central Plateau outlining the critical threat to our waterways from the Freshwater Golden Clam.
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On 11 October, the Government released the Fast-Track Advisory Group’s recommendation report to Ministers. Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, Freshwater farm plan rollout to be paused… and more
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Congratulations to Didymo Dave, aka Dave Cade, now “officially” recognised and rewarded for his immense personal contribution to conservation and biosecurity awareness.
Read MoreLake Taupō Aqua Park has been closed for more than a month after gold clams were found in its lagoon. More than a month after the Lake Taupō Aqua Park was temporarily closed due to the discovery of invasive gold clams, officials are still figuring out how to deal with them.
Read MoreForest & Bird is warning of long-term consequences for nature and the economy following today’s announcement of 131 proposed jobs losses at DOC.
This comes on top of proposed redundancies in other government organisations that have roles to play in protecting New Zealand’s natural environment, including the Ministry for the Environment, Biosecurity New Zealand and NIWA. (Full article here)
Mafalda Baptista WRC Senior Scientist water Quality & Ecology, Science, Policy & Information will give an overview of WRC’s monitoring programme, 5.15 pm Thursday 21st March at the Quality Inn Acapulco, 19 Rifle Range Rd, Taupo. For more on Lake Taupo science see below:
Read MoreLWAG look forward to hearing an update from Jackie Egan (Environmental Planner) at NZ Forest Managers Ltd (NZFM) at our February meeting. Jackie is a regular attendee at our monthly meetings and has given past presentations on NZFM's operations and environmental advocacy.
Read MoreDevelopment of fast-track consenting legislation and changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
Forest and Bird condemns government proposals removing environmental protections (See their response below the Minister’s letter)
See also EDS response here: https://eds.org.nz/resources/documents/media-releases/2024/government-ramps-up-assault-on-our-natural-world/
Read MoreTopic “GROUNDWATER FLOW PROCESSES & NITROGEN LAG TIME IN THE TAUPŌ CATCHMENT” - Uwe Morgenstern
All welcome - 5.15 pm Thursday November 16 at the Quality Inn Acapulco Conference Room, 19 Rifle Range Rd
Groundwater science has been instrumental in enabling the Lake Taupo Protection Project which has the aim to reduce nitrogen in the Taupo Catchment. Refining the science and monitoring continues. Uwe is a world expert in dating water and has been involved with the Taupo catchment for many years. We look forward to hosting him. Bio here:
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