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86 Source: Trap.NZ Removing rats is the current focus of predator control in urban New Plymouth district, but possums, stoats and hedgehogs have also been caught by some trappers, Trap.NZ records show. New Plymouth District Council also have 1319 traps in public parks and reserves, with 1552 rat catches recorded. “It’s exciting to see the commitment to protect local biodiversity by urban residents – particularly with
at least you don’t have to face the stress of traffic and parking,” says Chris Clarke, Transport Services
Manager for the Taranaki Regional Council which provides the Citylink and Connector services through its contractors Tranzit Coachlines and Pickering Motors. He says it’s an ideal option, particularly for families. “We’re pleased to be able to offer these services in the run-up to Christmas, as part of the Council’s focus on improving lifestyles in Taranaki,” says Chris. “If these services
surveyed at each site with the mean number and abundance of species reflecting the ecological diversity at the site. We also compare the biological community at sites near coastal discharges with control sites, to check that the discharges are complying with consent conditions. We use the results of all our ecological monitoring to analyse regional trends in marine water quality for overall state of the environment reporting. Monitoring shellfish
Some species of shellfish, such as mussels, feed by
Taranaki Regional Council which administers the Total Mobility scheme. The previous Hāwera operator, Energy City Cabs, was unable to offer a wheelchair option. South Taranaki Passenger Services Inc takes over in early February after Energy City Cabs withdraws from the town to focus on its operations in North Taranaki, where it will continue to offer the Total Mobility service. “Energy City Cabs has provided an excellent Total Mobility service in Hāwera since 2014 and we’ll continue working closely with
you have selected, click on the forward arrow in the header of the pop-up box. Aerial photographyThe aerial photographs used in LocalMaps were captured in the summer of 2011-2012. Aerial photography can be downloaded from the LINZ Data Service (opens in new window) Download GIS dataData can be downloaded from the Taranaki Regional Council Open Data site (opens in new window).Data can be downloaded as a shapefile for use in ArcGIS or a kml file for use on Google Earth, or as a spreadsheet. This
Taranaki public transport users are in for a treat, with free bus travel on 21 and 22 September to mark World Car-Free Day. “It’s an ideal opportunity to reward our regular passengers and to encourage more people to give the buses a go,” says Chris Clarke, Passenger Services Manager for the Taranaki Regional Council which organises and funds the region’s Citylink, Connector and Southlink services. Car-Free Day is celebrated every September 22, when people are encouraged to get around by public
has been the greenskeeper there for 17. With help from the Taranaki Regional Council and support from the course committee and members he and his team have been able to install ten DOC 200 and two A24 rat & stoat traps across the 40-hectare course. After some successful results catching rats over the past month Steve says course members are really keen to volunteer and have put their hands up to get involved. “We have a weekly newsletter where I post what we’ve caught in the traps over the week,
ferrets, weasels) wreaking havoc on our native environment. It’s critical we stop them before they cause irreparable damage. If you’d like to help biodiversity and get involved in the project, Towards Predator-Free Taranaki — register here. We’re starting in the New Plymouth area, Oākura and the Kaitake Range with three different work streams – rural, urban and Restore Kaitake. Taranaki Taku Tūranga - Towards Predator-Free Taranaki The Taranaki Regional Council can support you with a range of traps and
The Council is responsible for implementing measures to ensure Taranaki continues to enjoy a high standard of air quality. Analysis of air quality-related incidents and complaints This January 2021 memorandum analyses the causes, types, and degrees of compliance associated with air quality-related incidents in Taranaki since 2011, when the current Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki came into effect. Analysis of air quality-related incidents and complaints (691 KB pdf) (single document only)
receives is redistributed to local families, repurposed or recycled, with zero going to landfill. That’s about 5000kg of textiles per year! It also provides free access to cloth nappies, supporting families to make the transition. South Taranaki District Council South Taranaki District Council has been commended for its work to decarbonise the Hawera Aquatic Centre, which has one of the biggest carbon footprints of the many services that the Council provides. Judges commended the Council for leading by