Riparian prize draw
The Taranaki Regional Council with the support of Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd and Revital Fertilisers is offering a major prize draw to promote riparian (streamside) planting in Taranaki.
Land owners who order riparian plants through the Council's bulk plant supply scheme by 1 March 2010 will be in to win prizes worth thousands of dollars. Entry is free and all plan holders who order more than 300 riparian plants with the Council will be automatically entered.
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New bus service a wish come true
Manaia's bus link to the outside world has been secured, with the Taranaki Regional Council stepping in to replace a volunteer-run service whose future was uncertain.
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2008-2009 Annual Report
Read the Council's Annual Report for 2008-2009
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'Not the Biggest Pumpkin' Competition
Get your free seed today and join the fun of the Not the Biggest Pumpkin competition.
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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
Farming
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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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Dairying
Environmental management advice and ideas for dairy farmers
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Hillcountry farming
Read about sustainable land management in the Taranaki hillcountry
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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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Review of the Regional Land Transport Strategy
The Regional Land Transport Strategy for Taranaki is under review. Find out more ...
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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.
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Greening the office
Simple steps you can take to make your office more sustainable.
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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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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'Not the Biggest Pumpkin' Competition
Join in the fun of the 'Not the Biggest Pumpkin' Competition and Festival. We'll supply heirloom pumpkin seed to get you started.
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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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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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New bus service a wish come true
Manaia's bus link to the outside world has been secured, with the Taranaki Regional Council stepping in to replace a volunteer-run service whose future was uncertain.
Quicklinks
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Who's who at the Taranaki Regional Council
Meet our Councillors and Executive staff
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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
News
New bus service a wish come true
Manaia's bus link to the outside world has been secured, with the Taranaki Regional Council stepping in to replace a volunteer-run service whose future was uncertain.
Quicklinks
2008-2009 Annual ReportRead the Council's Annual Report for 2008-2009
'Not the Biggest Pumpkin' CompetitionGet your free seed today and join the fun of the Not the Biggest Pumpkin competition.
Watch out for Super Bus Boy!Free bus trips and other goodies can be won in this New Plymouth City Link promotion
Quicklinks
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
DairyingEnvironmental management advice and ideas for dairy farmers
Hillcountry farmingRead about sustainable land management in the Taranaki hillcountry
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
Review of the Regional Land Transport StrategyThe Regional Land Transport Strategy for Taranaki is under review. Find out more ...
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.
Greening the officeSimple steps you can take to make your office more sustainable.
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
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
'Not the Biggest Pumpkin' CompetitionJoin in the fun of the 'Not the Biggest Pumpkin' Competition and Festival. We'll supply heirloom pumpkin seed to get you started.
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.
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
New bus service a wish come true
Manaia's bus link to the outside world has been secured, with the Taranaki Regional Council stepping in to replace a volunteer-run service whose future was uncertain.
Quicklinks
Who's who at the Taranaki Regional CouncilMeet our Councillors and Executive staff
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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Kapoaiaia at Lighthouse - TRC
Max gust speed: 46.4 km/h
Wind direction: 205 °
Wind speed: 27.2 km/h
Patea at Stratford
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Max gust speed: 11.6 km/h
Wind direction: 236 °
Wind speed: 3.3 km/h
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Kapoaiaia at Lighthouse - TRC
River flow: 0.65 m3/sec
River level: 0.66 m
Water temperature: 15.9 °C
Kaupokonui at Glenn Rd
Manganui at SH3 Midhirst
Patea at McColls Bridge
Patea at Skinner Rd
River flow: 2.43 m3/sec
River level: 1.02 m
Water temperature: 14.2 °C
Punehu at Pihama
Tawhiti at Duffys
Waingongoro at Eltham Rd
Waitara at Tarata
Waiwhakaiho at Egmont Village - TRC
Whenuakura at Nicholson Rd
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Kaupokonui at Glenn Rd
Motunui M39 at Weston W3
Patea at Bore 3
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