Committee meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford on Tuesday 30 April 2024 b) notes the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on Tuesday 14 May 2024. Appendices/Attachments Document 3269781: Policy and Planning Committee Minutes – 30 April 2024 Policy and Planning Committee - Confirmation of Policy and Planning Minutes - 30 April 2024 3 page
asked for sightings of moth plant. The new sites they reported have kept us busy, but we’re not complaining! “It’s important to remember our kids and grandkids won’t be able to enjoy our incredible biodiversity in the future without a collective approach to biosecurity today.” The Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki lists five plants the Council directly controls, namely, climbing spindleberry, giant reed, madeira vine (or mignonette vine), moth plant and Senegal tea. The goal for these
One of the priorities of the Council's Biodiversity Strategy is to work with landowners, mana whenua and the community to protect, maintain and restore those sites which have significant biodiversity values—our Key Native Ecosystems (KNEs). Our goal is to protect and maintain the full suite of indigenous ecosystems within the region. What is a KNE? While all remnant bush areas, wetlands, coastal turfs and dunelands in the region are important, since 2006 the Council has identified the ‘jewels
2017 and 2018, and closed to the public. In 2019 the Council decided on a $50 million refurbishment and repair project. But the works programme was put on hold and reviewed during winter while the impacts of COVID-19 were analysed and factored in. YARROW STADIUM VISION The best regional stadium in New Zealand that regularly hosts local, regional, national, and international sports and entertainment events. A stadium for both major events and community events and the premier outdoor fields for team
Power Scheme has not operated since its previous consents expired in 2018. A freshwater vision for Taranaki‘Swimmability’, biodiversity, social responsibility, kaitiakitanga and visibly clean, clear water are some of the key themes from the first phase of the Council’s public engagement around a freshwater vision, the Policy & Planning Committee heard. The Government’s National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management requires regional councils to develop a vision to be included in their regional
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includes all of the garden plants, as well as many New Zealand rainforest plants which occur naturally at Pukeiti. Go to Pukeiti Hunter’s Station(external link) The Rainforest School The Rainforest School is a study unit developed by the Taranaki Regional Council outlining the activities available for teachers and classes visiting Pukeiti. Read more... The Rainforest School is a study unit developed by the Taranaki Regional Council outlining the activities available for teachers and classes visiting
Taranaki Regional Council Chairperson Charlotte Littlewood has announced her resignation as chair. Mrs Littlewood confirmed her intention to see out her term as Councillor, and resign from the chairperson role, effective 18 February 2025. “Due to changes in my personal circumstances, I am relocating to Christchurch. This makes it untenable to fulfil the responsibilities of the chairperson role, so I am stepping down,” she says. “I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments we have achieved
The weather stats are in for 2024 and if you live near Hawken Road in South Taranaki then last year you will have enjoyed the lowest rainfall and highest air temperature in the region. And those living near Ngutuwera, north of Waitotara, had to hang onto their hats on 4 February as the area recorded the highest wind gust for the year at 128.52km/hr. Figures from Taranaki Regional Council show the region, well known for enjoying a healthy dose of rain most years, recorded 14% less than normal