environment officers carried out roadside inspections across New Plymouth, Oākura, Ōkato and Waitara in November, looking for the 11 plants in the Regional Pest Management Plan that landowners have an obligation to control. Following this, about 250 letters were sent out letting landowners know there was a pest plant on their property, how to identify it and that they must control it. Council Environment Services Manager Steve Ellis says the overwhelming majority were for Kahili ginger, with old man’s
development of a community vision for freshwater management, and will feed into the Council’s Regional Policy Statement (RPS), which is currently under review. TRC Chair David MacLeod says Taranaki’s waterways are important in so many ways, with social, cultural, environmental and economic impacts for our community. “We want to build an ambitious and achievable long-term community vision.” He says this vision will help to guide policies for managing our freshwater bodies under the freshwater plan and may
Items of interest from today's meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council Policy and Planning Committee: Iwi testing the waters
Council officers are providing a number of iwi and hapū in the region with training and advice to allow them to monitor the health of waterways using a ‘Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit’ (SHMAK) developed by NIWA, the Committee was told. An initial approach for assistance came from the region’s southernmost iwi, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, and others have since
groundwater (275 KB pdf) Related links Regional Soil Plan Water & Soil Plan review
revegetated as soon as possible.
Vegetation is felled away from streams.
Any debris is controlled to prevent blockages of streams, flooding, erosion and any significant effects on fish or other aquatic life; and there are no significant effects on waterquality or stock water supplies.
No trees should be dragged through any streambed.
You must also let the Council know of your plans at least 15 working days before starting work.
You must meet all of these requirements. Otherwise, you will need a resource
if we all work together, we know it can be done. Watch Towards-Predator Free Taranaki Project Manager Toby Shanley's webinar, hosted by Predator Free NZ ObjectivesIn the first 10 years, the project’s objectives are to: Significantly reduce possum and rat numbers within urban areas by 2025.
Demonstrate successful predator control on rural land.
Prove that possums can be eradicated in targeted locations. Phases of workPhases of work planned for the first 10 years: Urban predator control: Trapping
The Council is responsible for implementing measures to ensure Taranaki continues to enjoy a high standard of air quality. Analysis of air quality-related incidents and complaints This January 2021 memorandum analyses the causes, types, and degrees of compliance associated with air quality-related incidents in Taranaki since 2011, when the current Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki came into effect. Analysis of air quality-related incidents and complaints (691 KB pdf) (single document only)
others were also put at risk," he says. “The agreed facts put before the Court show the Company did not have adequate contingencies in place to deal with malfunctions in its industrial-grade blast-freezer plants. All consent holders should take note and check their own contingency plans and staff training.”
There must be accountability and deterrence. The size of the fine should encourage the community and its civic leaders to focus on environmental investment priorities. It should also remind operators that they must ensure their contingency plans and procedures are robust.”
the outdoors, working together and making a difference to their local community. Become a more attractive employer. We believe people want to work for a company that not only cares about its local environment, but is pro-actively taking steps to protect and restore it. What if we already have a pest control plan in place? That’s great! If you’re keen, we’d love to recognise you as a Towards Predator-Free Taranaki supporter. Get in touch and let us know what you’re doing, this helps give us a wider