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ISSN: 1178-1467 (Online)
Document: TRCID-176456519-74 (Word)
Document: TRCID-1188382587-425 (Pdf)
February 2025
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Executive summary
The New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) maintains two closed landfills, one at Inglewood and one at
Ōkato. Both of these sites are now used as transfer stations and are held in reserve to accept refuse, if
required, as a contingency. The Inglewood
vehicle parts wash facility with wastewater draining to sumps and then to the
stormwater system. There is a truck wash onsite that drains to trade waste.
This report for the period July 2023 to June 2024 describes the monitoring programme implemented by
Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the Trust’s environmental and consent compliance
performance during the period under review. The report also details the results of the monitoring
undertaken and assesses the environmental
TRCID-1188382587-229 (Word)
Document: TRCID-1188382587-417 (Pdf)
February 2025
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Executive summary
This report for the period July 2023 to June 2024 describes the monitoring programme implemented by
Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) to assess the environmental performance and consent compliance
of two concrete batching plants within the Taranaki Region. The report also details the results of the
monitoring undertaken and assesses the environmental
Find out more about the work of Glenn and Lynda Howatson in the eastern hill country in Taranaki. WinnerGlenn and Lynda Howatson - For leadership and excellence in environmental stewardship or sustainable farming and land use practices. The eastern hill country farmers have planted more than 7,000 riparian plants and fenced hundreds of metres of waterways and taken steps to protect six wetlands. They hold a TRC Comprehensive Farm Plan and have used STRESS funding to plant trees on 37ha on their
of consents. In accordance with Section 35 of the RMA, the Council
undertakes compliance monitoring for consents and rules in regional plans, and maintains an overview of
the performance of resource users and consent holders. Compliance monitoring, including both activity and
impact monitoring, enables the Council to continually re-evaluate its approach and that of consent holders
to resource management and, ultimately, through the refinement of methods and considered responsible
resource …
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Good riparian management enhances wildlife
habitat.
DOES IT BENEFIT THE
ENVIRONMENT?
Riparian management has been
implemented, to a greater or lesser extent,
in many countries besides New Zealand.
Its environmental effects have been the
subject of much scientific study. Here are
some of the findings.
Improving water quality
Dense ground cover on banks (such as
ungrazed or laxly
The team has been diligently preparing for the upcoming planting season. Weed control has been a top priority, focusing on tackling the usual suspects like lotus. Mulch has been ordered and will be applied in autumn to nurture the soil. In the Misty Knoll, there are plans for more support planting to enhance seasonal interest and improve soil structure. The Keiller Garden is looking vibrant, showcasing a stunning array of Asters, Helenium, and Rudbeckias in full bloom. The Vireya collection
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Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests
Summary of annual returns as at 8 February 2025
The Local Government (Pecuniary Interests) Amendment Act 2022 requires Council to publish a summary of
Elected Member’s Pecuniary Interests on its website. This is to provide transparency and to strengthen
public trust and confidence in local government processes and decision making.
The summaries are an individual snapshot of members’ interest
As we say goodbye to summer, the garden is still bursting with the vibrant colours of flowering perennials, keeping our visitors smiling. Here at Hollard Gardens, we're always looking ahead, planning for what's next. Right now, we're busy identifying plants for division or relocation in the coming Autumn/Winter months and carefully considering which large trees need succession planning. The idea is to maintain the garden for years to come. We're big on education here, especially when it comes
October 1991.
RULE 51
WHAT DOES THE RMA SAY?
SECTION 384 – EXISTING PERMISSIONS TO BECOME COASTAL PERMITS
(1) Every –
a. Permission granted under any of Parts 2, 4, and 5 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1977 (or
the corresponding provisions of any former enactment); and
b. License or permit granted under section 146A or section 156 or section 162 or section 165 of the
Harbours Act 1950, Order in Council made under section 175 of that Act, and every approval