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BIOSECURITY ACT 1993
Decision on Regional Pest
Management Plan for Taranaki
The Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) hereby notifies that, pursuant to
section 75(4) of the Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act), it has decided and agreed to
adopt the Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki (the Plan).
The Plan sets out the powers and rules to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the
adverse effects of 16 targeted pests in the region.
The report giving the Council’s decisions on the
the region who are supporting the region-wide initiative, helping native wildlife and plants by removing rats, possums and stoats. “Collectively every catch made is another step closer to having more native birds and restoring the health of our native flora and fauna,” says Toby. “It’s great to hear families are getting right behind this work.” Ray agrees. “Checking traps is fun. I’m with my girl and we both know we’re helping to protect an area that is special to us.” Would you like traps for
with a choice of locations. Price covers construction, installation, a plaque and maintenance for 10 years. Cost: $4,000 Children's Adventure Trail This planned attraction will include activities such as flying foxes in the unique Pukeiti setting. Base funding is already in place but with your help we can make it even more exciting! Cost: $7,000 To donate to any of these projects, or to make a general donation, please email support.pukeiti@trc.govt.nz Support Pukeiti application form, terms and
Bee Card is your bus payment card which allows you to 'tag on and tag off' the bus, provides you with cheaper fares and is able to be used across nine regions around New Zealand, including Taranaki. How do I get my Bee Card?
Online Order online at www.beecard.co.nz and have it posted to you free of charge
Once it arrives go to www.beecard.co.nz and activate the card In Person Pick up your Bee Card from one of our Taranaki retailers: New Plymouth i-SITE located within the Puke Ariki building on
Dairy category winners in the 2020 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Category sponsor: Fonterra PKW Farms LP - for proactively minimising environmental risk and improving environmental performance through sustainable farming practices. The environment is a key part of PKW Farms’ commitment to deliver on the long-term aspirations of its owners and future generations. Milking 7,000 cows across 13 dairy units, it has kaitiakitanga among its four core values. A Kaitiakitanga Strategy
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CO AS TAL P L AN F O R TARANAK I
Summary of Decisions
Requested
Proposed Coastal Plan for Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Council
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Stratford 4352
Document number: 2016602
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Items of interest from today's meeting of the Council's Consents and Regulatory Committee: Resource consents
Resource consents allow industries to operate, and enable economic activity and employment. Three hundred and eighty-two consents were issued by Taranaki Regional Council over the 2015/2016 financial year, slightly down on 400 the previous year. This was probably due to an economic downturn in the oil, gas and dairy sectors, the Consents and Regulatory Committee was told on Tuesday.
Trapping rats, possums and stoats to regenerate local flora and fauna is switching high school students onto the impact they can have on a predator free Taranaki. A new programme started by TOPEC (Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre) ran from August-October in partnership with Taranaki Regional Council and the Department of Conservation. Over two months eight students learned about all aspects of pest management and control. They walked tracks with contractor Morgan Radich, learnt
This information is particularly relevant for those outside the reach of municipal wastewater systems operated by District Councils. If you want to dispose of trade or commercial waste into water (a stream or river), you’ll need a resource consent from the Regional Council. If you’re discharging trade waste into a community wastewater system, you’ll need to comply with any trade waste bylaws or rules imposed by your District Council. Domestic wastewater
Domestic wastewater requires proper
This information is particularly relevant for those outside the reach of municipal wastewater systems operated by District Councils. If you want to dispose of trade or commercial waste into water (a stream or river), you’ll need a resource consent from the Regional Council. If you’re discharging trade waste into a community wastewater system, you’ll need to comply with any trade waste bylaws or rules imposed by your District Council. Domestic wastewater
Domestic wastewater requires proper