Who are our champions?
Nominations for the 2012 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards close at 12 noon on Tuesday 4 June.
This year, the awards are in five categories. Click on the link for full details of the awards and how to make a nomination:
Region
News
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Liquefaction hazard low in Taranaki
The possibility of earthquake-caused liquefaction in Taranaki is low, with just a few coastal areas potentially having the type of soil that might liquefy.
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Chance to showcase grassroots environmentalism
Know a person or community group doing outstanding work to protect and enhance the Taranaki environment? Now’s an ideal time to put them in the spotlight – but you need to act quickly.
Quicklinks
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Hydraulic fracturing reports
Council reports and other information relating to hydraulic fracturing in Taranaki.
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Recent converts committed to streamside work
A dairy-farming couple explain why they have embraced the streamside planting and fencing programme that is transforming Taranaki.
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Water metering requirements
New Government requirements are being phased in for measuring and reporting consented water takes.
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Latest schools newsletter
Read the the latest Schools in the Environment (SITE), our quarterly education newsletter
- Council jobs
Farming
News
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When green feed gets red light
Farmers, transport operators and drivers are being reminded to ensure stock are taken off green feed before they’re transported.
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Latest water-quality results the best ever
Water-quality trends in the region are the best they’ve ever been, latest Taranaki Regional Council environmental monitoring results show.
Quicklinks
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Emergency preparedness on the farm
Is your farm prepared to survive for at least five days in an emergency? You may need to be self-reliant for some time. Read our advice on steps you can take to be prepared.
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Water metering requirements
New Government requirements are being phased in for measuring and reporting consented water takes.
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Yellow Bristle Grass
Read about the problems caused by yellow bristle grass, and download an easy-to-read guide to identification and control methods.
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Pest plants
Information on Taranaki's pest plants and the responsibilities of land owners
Business
News
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Latest water-quality results the best ever
Water-quality trends in the region are the best they’ve ever been, latest Taranaki Regional Council environmental monitoring results show.
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Region's Environmental Awards revamped
Taranaki’s flagship Environmental Awards have been revamped and upgraded as they go into their third decade.
Quicklinks
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Water metering requirements
New Government requirements are being phased in for measuring and reporting consented water takes.
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Spillage Contingency Plan guidelines
Many resource consent holders are required to have a spillage contingency plan as part of their consent conditions. These guidelines will help you develop a plan.
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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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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
Tangata Whenua
News
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Chance to showcase grassroots environmentalism
Know a person or community group doing outstanding work to protect and enhance the Taranaki environment? Now’s an ideal time to put them in the spotlight – but you need to act quickly.
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Emergency plans for Waitara, Patea and Waverley
Public meetings in Waitara, Patea and Waverley this month will be the first steps towards the townships helping themselves to be better prepared for emergencies.
Quicklinks
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Waitara shellfish tests
Background information on the human norovirus found in some shellfish samples from reefs off Waitara
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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.
Schools
News
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Latest water-quality results the best ever
Water-quality trends in the region are the best they’ve ever been, latest Taranaki Regional Council environmental monitoring results show.
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Region's Environmental Awards revamped
Taranaki’s flagship Environmental Awards have been revamped and upgraded as they go into their third decade.
Quicklinks
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Schools newsletter
The Term 1 2013 edition of our Schools in the Environment (SITE) newsletter is now available
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Schools in action
A pictorial round-up of our Education Officer's recent work with schools.
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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
Recreation
News
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Up close and personal with at-risk plants
Taranaki’s rare and endangered plants will come under the spotlight at a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (26 May).
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Latest water-quality results the best ever
Water-quality trends in the region are the best they’ve ever been, latest Taranaki Regional Council environmental monitoring results show.
Quicklinks
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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
These cover Port Taranaki and its approaches, including Ngamotu Beach. A must-read for boaties, jetskiers and swimmers
Media
News
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Liquefaction hazard low in Taranaki
The possibility of earthquake-caused liquefaction in Taranaki is low, with just a few coastal areas potentially having the type of soil that might liquefy.
-
Chance to showcase grassroots environmentalism
Know a person or community group doing outstanding work to protect and enhance the Taranaki environment? Now’s an ideal time to put them in the spotlight – but you need to act quickly.
Quicklinks
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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
News
Liquefaction hazard low in Taranaki
The possibility of earthquake-caused liquefaction in Taranaki is low, with just a few coastal areas potentially having the type of soil that might liquefy.
Chance to showcase grassroots environmentalism
Know a person or community group doing outstanding work to protect and enhance the Taranaki environment? Now’s an ideal time to put them in the spotlight – but you need to act quickly.
Quicklinks
Hydraulic fracturing reportsCouncil reports and other information relating to hydraulic fracturing in Taranaki.
Recent converts committed to streamside workA dairy-farming couple explain why they have embraced the streamside planting and fencing programme that is transforming Taranaki.
Water metering requirementsNew Government requirements are being phased in for measuring and reporting consented water takes.
Latest schools newsletterRead the the latest Schools in the Environment (SITE), our quarterly education newsletter
Council jobsNews
When green feed gets red light
Farmers, transport operators and drivers are being reminded to ensure stock are taken off green feed before they’re transported.
Latest water-quality results the best ever
Water-quality trends in the region are the best they’ve ever been, latest Taranaki Regional Council environmental monitoring results show.
Quicklinks
Emergency preparedness on the farmIs your farm prepared to survive for at least five days in an emergency? You may need to be self-reliant for some time. Read our advice on steps you can take to be prepared.
Water metering requirementsNew Government requirements are being phased in for measuring and reporting consented water takes.
Yellow Bristle GrassRead about the problems caused by yellow bristle grass, and download an easy-to-read guide to identification and control methods.
Pest plantsInformation on Taranaki's pest plants and the responsibilities of land owners
News
Latest water-quality results the best ever
Water-quality trends in the region are the best they’ve ever been, latest Taranaki Regional Council environmental monitoring results show.
Region's Environmental Awards revamped
Taranaki’s flagship Environmental Awards have been revamped and upgraded as they go into their third decade.
Quicklinks
Water metering requirementsNew Government requirements are being phased in for measuring and reporting consented water takes.
Spillage Contingency Plan guidelinesMany resource consent holders are required to have a spillage contingency plan as part of their consent conditions. These guidelines will help you develop a plan.
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.
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
News
Chance to showcase grassroots environmentalism
Know a person or community group doing outstanding work to protect and enhance the Taranaki environment? Now’s an ideal time to put them in the spotlight – but you need to act quickly.
Emergency plans for Waitara, Patea and Waverley
Public meetings in Waitara, Patea and Waverley this month will be the first steps towards the townships helping themselves to be better prepared for emergencies.
Quicklinks
Waitara shellfish testsBackground information on the human norovirus found in some shellfish samples from reefs off Waitara
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.
News
Latest water-quality results the best ever
Water-quality trends in the region are the best they’ve ever been, latest Taranaki Regional Council environmental monitoring results show.
Region's Environmental Awards revamped
Taranaki’s flagship Environmental Awards have been revamped and upgraded as they go into their third decade.
Quicklinks
Schools newsletterThe Term 1 2013 edition of our Schools in the Environment (SITE) newsletter is now available
Schools in actionA pictorial round-up of our Education Officer's recent work with schools.
Study units for teachersDownload one of our useful study units for teachers. They cover a range of environmental and Civil Defence topics
News
Up close and personal with at-risk plants
Taranaki’s rare and endangered plants will come under the spotlight at a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (26 May).
Latest water-quality results the best ever
Water-quality trends in the region are the best they’ve ever been, latest Taranaki Regional Council environmental monitoring results show.
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 bylawsThese cover Port Taranaki and its approaches, including Ngamotu Beach. A must-read for boaties, jetskiers and swimmers
News
Liquefaction hazard low in Taranaki
The possibility of earthquake-caused liquefaction in Taranaki is low, with just a few coastal areas potentially having the type of soil that might liquefy.
Chance to showcase grassroots environmentalism
Know a person or community group doing outstanding work to protect and enhance the Taranaki environment? Now’s an ideal time to put them in the spotlight – but you need to act quickly.
Quicklinks
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
Environmental Monitoring
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Kapoaiaia at Lighthouse - TRC
Max gust speed: 40.6 km/h
Wind direction: 81 °
Wind speed: 27.9 km/h
Stratford (Patea River)
Max gust speed: 12.2 km/h
Wind direction: 143 °
Wind speed: 3.4 km/h
Wastewater Treatment Plant N.P
Max gust speed: 30.6 km/h
Wind direction: 93 °
Wind speed: 18.6 km/h
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Kapoaiaia at Lighthouse - TRC
River flow: 2.23 m3/sec
River level: 0.9 m
Water temperature: 11.88 °C
Mangaone 3 at Katere Rd
River flow: 1.08 m3/sec
River level: 1.13 m
Water temperature: 14.92 °C
Mangawheroiti Above Intake W.W
River flow: 0.62 m3/sec
River level: 0.19 m
Water temperature: 9.39 °C
Patea at Skinner Rd
River flow: 11.9 m3/sec
River level: 1.52 m
Water temperature: 12.3 °C
Tawhiti below Meat Plant
River flow: 0.83 m3/sec
River level: 0.38 m
Water temperature: 11.82 °C
Waiwhakaiho at Egmont Village
River flow: 11.13 m3/sec
River level: 1.23 m
Water temperature: 11.1 °C
Waiwhakaiho at Rimu St
River flow: 30.24 m3/sec
River level: 1.62 m
Water temperature: 13.1 °C
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Kaupokonui at Glenn Rd
Motunui M39 at Weston W3
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Pest management review documents: Background documents on the current review of the Pest Animal Strategy and Pest Plant Strategy for Taranaki.
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