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Work starts to replace roof for Yarrow Stadium’s West Stand
Thu 10 Feb 2022 8:30am
The redevelopment of Taranaki’s iconic Yarrow Stadium achieved another significant milestone as work gets underway to replace the roof on the West Stand.
Read more$48,750 dust fine highlights landowner duties
Tue 08 Feb 2022
A $48,750 fine imposed on a Taranaki property developer is a reminder that all landowners have environmental responsibilities, even if their land lies vacant and unused.
Read moreLocalised flooding expected throughout Taranaki
Sun 06 Feb 2022
The Taranaki Regional Council is monitoring rainfall and river flows throughout the region. There has been a period of sustained heavy rain yesterday and overnight. Rain is forecast to continue until early afternoon today.
Read moreWetlands are unsung heroes of environmental protection
Wed 02 Feb 2022 9:00am
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
Read moreTurtle discovery sparks plea to pet owners
Tue 18 Jan 2022
A weathered old red-eared slider turtle found on a Bell Block walkway last week is believed to have been on the run for at least a year, possibly a lot longer.
Read moreCheck, Clean, Dry to stop the spread of hornwort
Tue 21 Dec 2021
Hornwort has been discovered in a third Taranaki lake, reinforcing calls to Check, Clean, Dry and stop the spread of pests before it’s too late.
Read moreSmoke and dust not worth the hassle
Mon 20 Dec 2021
The onset of warmer, drier weather brings a greater chance of smoke and dust issues, and Taranaki businesses and households are urged to take care to avoid falling foul of environmental requirements.
Read moreWhen good pets go wild: Biosecurity risks of escaped pets
Thu 16 Dec 2021
We all love a unique pet, but did you know some escaped pets pose a major threat to our native animals, plants and ecosystems?
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