for Taranaki 2010 Published in July 2017, this review sets out the findings of an internal evaluation and targeted consultation of the effectiveness and efficiency of the RPS. It concludes that six years on, the RPS is standing the test of time well and is assisting the Council in carrying out its resource management responsibilities. Interim Review of the Regional Policy Statement for Taranaki 2010 (2.9 MB pdf) Interim Review of the Regional Policy Statement for Taranaki 2010 (2.9 MB pdf)
the Taranaki Regional Council, New Plymouth District Council, South Taranaki District Council, Stratford District Council, Venture Taranaki, local business leaders, iwi and central government. Tapuae Roa - Make Way for Taranaki Action Plan April 2018 (6.7 MB pdf) (single document only) Tapuae Roa - Make Way for Taranaki Action Plan April 2018 (6.7 MB pdf) Regional collaboration and shared council services in Taranaki This document gives an overview of the shared services and collaboration between
controlled stretch of the Waikato River (Whakamaru Dam to the river mouth at Port Waikato) must follow strict Check Clean Dry procedures for all watercraft, gear or clothing that has contacted river water. Taranaki Regional Council Biosecurity Programme Lead Lisa Hardegger says the Check Clean Dry message has been around a while but has never been more important for Taranaki. “As well as the freshwater clam we have a threat right here in the region. Three South Taranaki lakes – Lakes Herengawe, Rotorangi
achieved so far however as a region we are still at the start of our predator-free journey, with a lot of work ahead of us.” Towards Predator-Free Taranaki carries out rat monitoring annually at the same 100 locations across New Plymouth – mainly public parks and walkways. At each spot pre-inked and baited tracking tunnels are left out overnight for one night each April and checked for predator footprints the next morning. In 2018 when the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki project was launched, 33% of the
across the region including Māori
involvement in decision making processes. This is part of our Mission Statement to carry out our various
responsibilities by, among other things, taking into account the Tiriti o Waitangi.
Furthermore, Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires the Council to set out the steps it intends to
take to foster development of Māori capacity to contribute to decision-making processes.
To achieve these objectives, we intend to undertake the
Working Together With Māori
The Council recognises the importance of working together with Māori across the region
including Māori involvement in decision making processes. The Council undertook a number
of activities during the year in working with Māori, including providing opportunities for
Māori to contribute to the decision-making processes of the Council.
It is part of the Council’s mission to carry out its various
responsibilities by, among other things, taking into
the region.
Stakeholder
engagement
• Consult and collaborate with a diverse range of external and
internal stakeholders to deliver the strategic goals of the
Environment Quality group and wider Taranaki Regional
Council.
• Develop and maintain professional networks across all relevant
sectors, identifying opportunities to leverage or collaborate on
projects that may benefit the Taranaki Regional Council.
• Represent the Taranaki Regional Council in relevant national
forums
much sought-a�er
Early Childhood Educa�on hui for Facilitators. Our
Kindergarten Associa�on and Coordinator will be
a�ending this hui in October.
Ÿ Something new… Introduc�on to Enviroschools
We're running an Introduc�on to Enviroschools hui in
Term 4 for schools interested in becoming an Enviroschool
or teachers from exis�ng Enviroschools who are interested
in learning more. It will be based at Taranaki Regional
Council on Thursday 25th October from 12.30–3pm.
Free to a�end and
city-dwellers and an iwi ranger. Although all from different walks of life, they share a commitment to leaving this region better than how they found it. They’re also all excited about the native birds they can see returning and take satisfaction out of helping make that happen. They have a lot to be proud of, as does the wider Taranaki community. Urban residents are embracing backyard rat trapping, with thousands of traps distributed to households across Taranaki. The rural programme is now into year three