Funds secured for NP bus upgrade
New Plymouth's urban bus services will be upgraded next year following the Government's agreement to meet half the cost. "We're delighted the Government has accepted our argument that these improvements are needed to bring the New Plymouth public transport system into line with those in similar-sized cities elsewhere," says the Taranaki Regional Council's Chief Executive, Basil Chamberlain, who received news of the funding agreement today. The improvements will include additional capacity, electronic 'smartcard' ticketing across the entire network, new orbital services giving students direct access to most schools in New Plymouth, and an increase in peak-time routes.
Region
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Port Taranaki navigation and safety bylaws
The Council's navigation and safety bylaws, which were reviewed during 2009, cover Port Taranaki and its approaches, including Ngamotu Beach. A must-read for boaties, jetskiers and swimmers
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State of the Environment report
Read Taranaki, Where We Stand, our major five-yearly State of the Environment Report
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2008-2009 Annual Report
Read the Council's Annual Report for 2008-2009
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Recycling directory
Regional information, options and advice on recycling a wide range of material
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Watch out for Super Bus Boy!
Free bus trips and other goodies can be won in this New Plymouth City Link promotion
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Public workshop on transport strategy review
A public workshop will be held in Stratford on 3 December to discuss the review of the Regional Land Transport Strategy for Taranaki
Farming
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Riparian planting prize draw
Farmers, get in early with your riparian plant orders for 2010 and you could be in to win some valuable prizes
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Clean Streams Accord annual report
Latest update on the region's progress towards meeting the targets of the Dairying & Clean Streams Accord, as set out in the Regional Action Plan for Taranaki (801KB)
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Pest plants
Information on Taranaki's pest plants and the responsibilities of land owners
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How to deal with farm waste
Unwanted farm chemicals and chemical containers, silage wrap and other plastics ... find out how you can dispose of these without harming the environment.
Business
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Environmental tips for businesses
How you can take care of the environment while taking care of business
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Public workshop on transport strategy review
A public workshop will be held in Stratford on 3 December to discuss the review of the Regional Land Transport Strategy for Taranaki
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Do you need a resource consent?
All the information on when and why you need a resource consent
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Resource consent application forms
Downloadable application forms for those wanting to apply for, change, transfer, surrender or make submissions on resource consents
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Stormwater Management Plan template
This template aims to make it easier for businesses to take steps to reduce their environmental impact. It is in Word format and can be adapted to suit the scale of any enterprise.
Tangata Whenua
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Regional Coastal Plan Review
A Taranaki Regional Council presentation to Iwi and Hapu in preparation for a review of the Regional Coastal Plan for Taranaki (3.7MB)
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Kaimoana survey guidelines
These guidelines provide hapu and iwi with information and a suggested process for undertaking a survey of kaimoana resources. The guidelines were prepared by Otaraua Hapu.
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Iwi contacts
Taranaki iwi contact details
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Environmental case study: PKW Farms Ltd
This 2008 report focuses on PKW's commitment to be a leader in the field of on-farm environmental protection and restoration (38KB)
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Governance statement
The Council's policies for liaising with, and memoranda or agreements with, Maori
Schools
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School bus survey
Take part in our school bus survey so we can better plan for services in 2010
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Teacher workshop programme for 2010
We've planned five professional development workshops for teachers in 2010, covering a range of environment-related topics. See all the details, and register online
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Study units for teachers
Download one of our useful study units for teachers. They cover a range of environmental and Civil Defence topics
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Schools in action
Pictures showing Taranaki schools taking action to protect and enhance the environment
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Schools newsletter
Download the latest edition of our Schools in the Environment (SITE) newsletter
Recreation
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Your environment online
Find out what and when we monitor and how you can access the data in real time. There are also handy links to Taranaki webcams and other useful sites.
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Check, clean, dry
You can help to keep didymo ("rock snot") out of Taranaki waterways by taking some simple steps
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Port Taranaki navigation and safety bylaws
The Council's navigation and safety bylaws, which were reviewed during 2009, cover Port Taranaki and its approaches, including Ngamotu Beach. A must-read for boaties, jetskiers and swimmers
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Check out our Regional Gardens
Read about Hollard Gardens and Tupare, two heritage properties owned and run by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region
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Taranaki - A Walker's Guide
Walks ranging from easy to strenuous to give you a unique perspective on the dramatic Taranaki landscape (2.9MB)
Media
News
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Funds secured for NP bus upgrade
New Plymouth's urban bus services will be upgraded next year following the Government's agreement to meet half the cost.
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Who's who at the Taranaki Regional Council
Meet our Councillors and Executive staff
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Council meetings
Dates for meetings of the Council and its committees, plus agendas and minutes when they are available
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News releases
The latest Taranaki Regional Council media releases, and an archive of earlier releases
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Annual Report 2008-2009
Read the Council's Annual Report for 2008-2009
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Iwi contacts
Taranaki iwi contact details
Quicklinks
Port Taranaki navigation and safety bylawsThe Council's navigation and safety bylaws, which were reviewed during 2009, cover Port Taranaki and its approaches, including Ngamotu Beach. A must-read for boaties, jetskiers and swimmers
State of the Environment reportRead Taranaki, Where We Stand, our major five-yearly State of the Environment Report
2008-2009 Annual ReportRead the Council's Annual Report for 2008-2009
Recycling directoryRegional information, options and advice on recycling a wide range of material
Watch out for Super Bus Boy!Free bus trips and other goodies can be won in this New Plymouth City Link promotion
Public workshop on transport strategy reviewA public workshop will be held in Stratford on 3 December to discuss the review of the Regional Land Transport Strategy for Taranaki
Quicklinks
Riparian planting prize drawFarmers, get in early with your riparian plant orders for 2010 and you could be in to win some valuable prizes
Clean Streams Accord annual reportLatest update on the region's progress towards meeting the targets of the Dairying & Clean Streams Accord, as set out in the Regional Action Plan for Taranaki (801KB)
Pest plantsInformation on Taranaki's pest plants and the responsibilities of land owners
How to deal with farm wasteUnwanted farm chemicals and chemical containers, silage wrap and other plastics ... find out how you can dispose of these without harming the environment.
Quicklinks
Environmental tips for businessesHow you can take care of the environment while taking care of business
Public workshop on transport strategy reviewA public workshop will be held in Stratford on 3 December to discuss the review of the Regional Land Transport Strategy for Taranaki
Do you need a resource consent?All the information on when and why you need a resource consent
Resource consent application formsDownloadable application forms for those wanting to apply for, change, transfer, surrender or make submissions on resource consents
Stormwater Management Plan templateThis template aims to make it easier for businesses to take steps to reduce their environmental impact. It is in Word format and can be adapted to suit the scale of any enterprise.
Quicklinks
Regional Coastal Plan ReviewA Taranaki Regional Council presentation to Iwi and Hapu in preparation for a review of the Regional Coastal Plan for Taranaki (3.7MB)
Kaimoana survey guidelinesThese guidelines provide hapu and iwi with information and a suggested process for undertaking a survey of kaimoana resources. The guidelines were prepared by Otaraua Hapu.
Iwi contactsTaranaki iwi contact details
Environmental case study: PKW Farms LtdThis 2008 report focuses on PKW's commitment to be a leader in the field of on-farm environmental protection and restoration (38KB)
Governance statementThe Council's policies for liaising with, and memoranda or agreements with, Maori
Quicklinks
School bus surveyTake part in our school bus survey so we can better plan for services in 2010
Teacher workshop programme for 2010We've planned five professional development workshops for teachers in 2010, covering a range of environment-related topics. See all the details, and register online
Study units for teachersDownload one of our useful study units for teachers. They cover a range of environmental and Civil Defence topics
Schools in actionPictures showing Taranaki schools taking action to protect and enhance the environment
Schools newsletterDownload the latest edition of our Schools in the Environment (SITE) newsletter
Quicklinks
Your environment onlineFind out what and when we monitor and how you can access the data in real time. There are also handy links to Taranaki webcams and other useful sites.
Check, clean, dryYou can help to keep didymo ("rock snot") out of Taranaki waterways by taking some simple steps
Port Taranaki navigation and safety bylawsThe Council's navigation and safety bylaws, which were reviewed during 2009, cover Port Taranaki and its approaches, including Ngamotu Beach. A must-read for boaties, jetskiers and swimmers
Check out our Regional GardensRead about Hollard Gardens and Tupare, two heritage properties owned and run by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region
Taranaki - A Walker's GuideWalks ranging from easy to strenuous to give you a unique perspective on the dramatic Taranaki landscape (2.9MB)
News
Funds secured for NP bus upgrade
New Plymouth's urban bus services will be upgraded next year following the Government's agreement to meet half the cost.
Quicklinks
Who's who at the Taranaki Regional CouncilMeet our Councillors and Executive staff
Council meetingsDates for meetings of the Council and its committees, plus agendas and minutes when they are available
News releasesThe latest Taranaki Regional Council media releases, and an archive of earlier releases
Annual Report 2008-2009Read the Council's Annual Report for 2008-2009
Iwi contactsTaranaki iwi contact details
Environmental Monitoring
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