Summer arrives fast in Taranaki. Spring’s mix of rain and sunshine keeps the garden fresh and lush until Christmas, but then suddenly the gods flick the switch and a big halogen bulb shines down bringing warm seas and blue skies. Green lawns turn into light browns and trees show signs of water stress, meaning it’s time to haul out the irrigation hoses and check for those inevitable leaks. Luckily, Tūpare’s trees provide plenty of shade, protecting much of the garden from the harshest sun. But
Summer colour is still going strong, with beautiful lace cap and mop-top hydrangeas putting on a show. Perennials like Rudbeckia, Solidago, Asters and Dahlias are in full bloom, adding rich splashes of colour throughout the garden. The Sedums are particularly stunning right now, their flower heads alive with honeybees, bumblebees, moths and butterflies—an essential nectar source for pollinators of all kinds. On these hot days, we’re grateful for the shade of towering trees, providing welcome
Regional Council held on 29 April 2025 at Taranaki Regional Council 47 Cloten Road
Stratford
b) noted the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on Tuesday
13 May 2025.
Hughes/White
Resource Consents Issued under Delegated Authority & Applications in
Progress
L Miller advised of the consents granted and other consent processing actions since the last meeting.
Resolved
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
received the schedule of
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Aggradation in rivers and streams
of the Taranaki Ring Plain
ISSN: 0114-8184 (Print) Taranaki Regional Council
ISSN:1178-1467 (Online) Private Bag 713
Document: 890704 STRATFORD
July 2011
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Photo 1 Stony Riv er – upper ringplain – aggradation and
erosion
Photo 2 Kaihihi Stream – Stony Walkway -
bridge closed by bank erosion
Photo 3 Stony Riv er – combined effects of deposition and erosion
Photo 4 Stony Riv er – Vicinity of Egmont National Park
regional councils and the Department of Conservation (DoC) to hold fish monitoring data
however, the database does not allow for comparison of fish populations within and between regions, or over
time, with a standard metric.
Technical Memorandum
Draft Baseline State for the Fish Index of Biotic Integrity in
Taranaki Rivers
Document 3194041
Date 16/09/2023
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Technical Memorandum | Draft Baseline State for the Fish Index of Biotic Integrity in Taranaki
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Confirmation of Operations and Regulatory Committee Minutes – 18 March
2025
Resolved
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) took as read and confirmed the minutes of the Operations and Regulatory Committee of the
Taranaki Regional Council held on 18 March 2025 at Taranaki Regional Council 47 Cloten Road
Stratford
b) noted the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on Tuesday
1 April 2025.
Cloke/Walker
Consent
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The Keiller Garden is looking fantastic, with perennials in full bloom putting on a great display. The new planting in front of the lodge is also coming along well, adding a fresh mix of colour and texture. Now’s a great time to check out the Vireya Walk, where some of the Vireya rhododendrons are in flower alongside interesting bulbs popping up. Meanwhile, the hydrangeas around the garden are still holding their colour and looking good. Plenty to see as we enjoy the last of the summer blooms!
