Waste Management NZ Limited has lodged a resource consent with the Hauraki District Council and Waikato Regional Council for consent to establish, operate and maintain a Landfill Site, known as Tirohia Landfill Phase C, for the collection of approximately 3 million cubic metres of waste over an area of 15ha, including extension and continued operation of a renewable energy plan utilising landfill gas.
Independent Commissioners Decision
Independent Commissioners have declined the application by Waste Management NZ Ltd to expand its landfill operation in Tirohia. The decision is subject to a 15 working day appeal period.
View the decision document [PDF, 4.6 MB] 
Application
Hauraki District Council (HDC) - Application Reference: LUSE-202.2020.00001232.001
| Rule # | Rule Name | Status of Activity | Comment |
| 5.1.4.4 D11 | Landfills in the Rural Zone | Discretionary | The proposal is a Landfill and as such is assigned a Discretionary Activity Status. |
| 7.8.5.4 (D1) | Earthworks in the rural zone | Discretionary | The proposal involves 'earthworks' that are not otherwise permitted in Section 7 of the District Plan. |
| 7.4.5.5 (D1) | Renewable electricity generation activities – not otherwise provided for | Discretionary | The proposal includes provision for extensions to the existing renewable energy facility on site. |
Waikato Regional Council (WRC) - Application Reference: APP141959
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Reference ID |
Activity Description |
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AUTH141959.01.01 |
Take of 315,360m3 of groundwater per year in association with dewatering during construction and operation of Phase C of the Tirohia Landfill. |
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AUTH141959.02.01 |
Discharge of contaminants onto or into land including in circumstances that may result in contaminants entering water, in relation to the operation of a Phase C of Tirohia's solid waste landfill. |
| AUTH141959.03.01 | Discharge of stormwater to a tributary of the Owhakatina Stream in association with construction and operation of Phase C cell of Tirohia Landfill |
| AUTH141959.04.01 | Bed disturbance works including reclamation of the Owhakatina Stream and tributaries in association with construction and operation of Phase C cell of Tirohia Landfill |
| AUTH141959.05.01 | Earthworks in association with construction and operation of Phase C cell of Tirohia Landfill |
| AUTH141959.06.01 | Discharge of contaminants into air in association with construction and operation of Phase C cell of Tirohia Landfill |
| AUTH141959.07.01 |
Diversion of water around landfilling activities and discharge into tributaries of, and the Owhakatina Stream |
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AUTH141959.08.01 |
To construct and use culverts in the bed of the Owhakatina Stream and tributaries including bed disturbance works |
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AUTH141959.09.01 |
Take of 315,360m3 of surface water per year in association with dewatering during construction and operation of Phase C of the Tirohia Landfill. |
Notified Consent application documents
Both applications include an assessment of environmental effects. The Waikato Regional Council (WRC) applications can be viewed at WRC’s Hamilton Office, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East or online via the Waikato Regional Council website. Please contact the WRC enquiries team on 0800 800 402 if you have any questions about application APP141959.
The Hauraki District Council applications can also be viewed on the Waikato Regional Council website as well as at the Hauraki District Council’s (HDC) Paeroa Office, William Street, Paeroa and the Paeroa Library, Mackay Street, Paeroa. Please contact the HDC Duty Planner on 07 8628609 if you have any questions about application LUSE-202.2020.00001232.001.
- View the documents on the Waikato Regional Council website
- Appendices I - K are specific to the Hauraki District Council consent application (split into separate documents below to make smaller file sizes)
- Appendix I - Landscape and Visual Effects Assessment -
Report and Appendix 1 Assessment Methodology [PDF, 880 KB]
Appendix 2 Graphic Supplement [PDF, 9.3 MB]
Appendix 3 Land Visibility Analysis [PDF, 3.9 MB]
Appendix 4 Visual Illustrations and Simulations pages 1 - 17 [PDF, 8.3 MB]
Appendix 4 Visual Illustrations and Simulations pages 18 to end [PDF, 8.1 MB] - Appendix J - Integrated Transport Assessment [PDF, 2 MB]
- Appendix K - Assessment of Noise Effects [PDF, 2.9 MB]
Submissions
Submissions closed on Thursday 10th of December 2020.
Hearing Information
Waikato Regional Council are the lead authority for the processing of all documentation for the Tirohia hearing including the Councils evidence, applicants evidence and the submitters evidence.
The following link provides all the hearing documentation www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/community/whats-happening/have-your-say/rc-applications/waste-management. Please contact WRC if you require any further information.
