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Figure 2: – Overview of key Essential Freshwater regulatory and implementation milestones
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3. Strategic framework
3.1 Vision
The Council will manage the freshwater resources of the Taranaki region to give
was no need to reinvent the wheel
with farm plans as they have already been successfully been implemented in the past. While
the specifics of new farm plan regulations were still under development by the government,
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it is anticipated that those farmers with existing Regional Council farm plans will be well on
their way to compliance with the new regulations.
LONG-TERM VISION FOR FRESHWATER
Policy Analyst Grace Marcroft introduced feedback from community on what the
The redevelopment of Yarrow Stadium has hit another significant milestone with the appointment of local contractor Clelands Construction to complete the $42m East Stand build. Below ground civil works for the East Stand are now complete and with this milestone finished, the next stage of construction is commencing, says Taranaki Regional Council Chair, Charlotte Littlewood. “While pausing to celebrate these progress milestones, we also need to acknowledge the impact of inflation and rising
public transport, walking, cycling and active travel, the vision for the future of transport and road safety. The strategy, which will feed into how the Council develops the Regional Land Transport Plan next year, can be downloaded below:
Better Travel Choices strategy for Taranaki Useful links TRC transport planning documents: link
(external link)
Plymouth District Council to advance this
purpose.
The Trust was formed to take over the former Rugby Park and redevelop it into a quality venue for
the benefit of the wider Taranaki region. The provision of the stadium facilities contributes to the
overall infrastructure of the region and provides economic stimulus from events held at the stadium,
particularly sporting events that encourage safe and healthy living.
Vision
The vision for Yarrow Stadium is:
The best regional stadium
Meet the 17 winners of the 2020 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Education
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A raft of recommendations have been made to help the incoming Taranaki Regional Council improve its decision-making processes and rebuild trust with iwi and the wider community. Council Chief Executive Steve Ruru has released his report following a review into the elected Council’s December 2024 decision not to lodge a submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill (the Bill) and not to have a debate on the matter. The Council Conduct Review Report concluded that decision-making
The Council has a central role in areas vital to regional
life – environmental and resource management;
protecting and improving native biodiversity; hazard
management; public transport and transport planning;
cultural and recreational amenities; advocacy; and
ownership of Port Taranaki. We maintain a firm focus
on supporting livelihoods, improving lifestyles and
taking Taranaki forward.
The At a Glance section overleaf summarises the year’s
key outcomes
The Council has a central role in areas vital to regional
life – environmental and resource management;
protecting and improving native biodiversity; hazard
management; public transport and transport planning;
cultural and recreational amenities; advocacy; and
ownership of Port Taranaki. We maintain a firm focus
on supporting livelihoods, improving lifestyles and
taking Taranaki forward.
The At a Glance section overleaf summarises the year’s
key outcomes