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‘About 60% of the region is
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predominantly dairying.’
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Where we live
Regional economy
Taranaki boasts one of strongest regional economies in the country, which can be largely
attributed to the strength of the oil and gas, and agricultural industries. Other industries,
including tourism, also play a significant part in the region’s prosperity.
Despite the global financial crisis that has affected the New Zealand
economy over
The Council has worked with the NZ Farm Environment Trust to bring the Ballance Farm Environment Awards to Taranaki. Watch the video to find out about the 2020 Taranaki Regional Supreme Award winners, the Brown Family of Rukumoana Farms: The Brown Family of Rukumoana Farms — 2020 Taranaki Regional Supreme Award winners See details of all 2020 category winners These awards recognise and celebrate good farm practices and are run in 10 regions throughout New Zealand. All entrants go through a
people can dance to. “We perform mostly original music and do a few covers as well. We have a bit of a quiet side, some upbeat fun ones to dance to and some folk songs about love and life.” Along with music, people will be able to grab a bite to eat from food trucks at the Tūpare tennis court before making their way down to the river flat. Taranaki Regional Council Gardens Manager Stuart Robertson wants people to make the most of it and enjoy what Tūpare has to offer. “Tūpare is such a special place
Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council
Chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford on Tuesday 20 July 2021 at 10.30am
b) notes the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on
Tuesday 10 August 2021.
Matters arising
Appendices/Attachments
Document 2825409: Minutes Policy and Planning - 20 July 2021
Policy and Planning Committee - Confirmation of Minutes
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Date 20 July 2021, 10.30am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council
Plymouth Chairperson
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With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Taranaki families can take advantage of free bus travel each Friday in December. Building on the success of free buses for World Car-Free Day in September, Taranaki Regional Council is bringing back fare-free Fridays to spread some Christmas cheer and help families get around more affordably and sustainably. Council Transport Engagement Manager Cheryl Gazley says that offering free bus rides on Fridays leading up to Christmas encourages new riders
School is a study unit developed by the Taranaki Regional Council outlining the activities available for teachers and classes visiting Hollard Gardens. Read more... The Woodlands School is a study unit developed by the Taranaki Regional Council outlining the activities available for teachers and classes visiting Hollard Gardens. The 10 activity options include walks, plant studies, birds and insects, seed collecting and a garden rally. Click here for more information The Woodlands School The
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biodiversity losses.
Of the region’s acutely and chronically threatened habitats about 17.5% is formally protected. In terms of
Key Native Ecosystems across the region (the sites that the Council focuses much of its effort for protection
and active management), 95% have some form of legal protection.
Private landowners can choose to legally protect native vegetation and habitats within their land in a
number of ways. A covenant issued by DOC is one option. Another is to have
quarterly: Regional Transport Committee
Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee All meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 47 Cloten Road, unless otherwise stated. The Council also holds workshops which are open to the public. You can watch the meetings live by going to the Council's YouTube channel. Info about the meetings Ordinary Council:
This meeting deals with the full array of all Council business. Operations and Regulatory Committee:
This committee