page May 2013 In May 2012 South Taranaki, Stratford and New Plymouth district councils, Taranaki Regional Council, Powerco and Transpower funded jointly a study by GNS Science into liquefaction hazards in Taranaki. GNS studied existing land data held by the councils in conjunction with geological information held by GNS to identify the potential for liquefaction and ground damage in the region. GNS Science
species. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP Protect streamside vegetation by fencing it off from stock. Plant native plants along stream edges to provide shaded habitats. Create, protect and retire wetlands on your property. Report sightings of pest fish and do not spread pest fish to new habitats. Report sightings of brown mudfish to the Taranaki Regional Council. CONSERVATION The brown mudfish is an endemic
Recovery Plan,’ to assist the national conservation of this species. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP Protect streamside vegetation by fencing it off from stock. Plant native plants along stream edges to provide shaded habitats for fish. Create, protect and retire native wetlands on your property. Remove or provide passage around in-stream barriers such as culverts, dams and weirs. Report sightings to the Taranaki Regional Council. CONSERVATION
consent process, please contact the Consents Section of the Taranaki Regional Council for guidance on 06 765 7127 or 0800 736 222. (2) Please make sure you have seen the application in its entirety, including any attachments and supporting documentation. For office use only Date Received : __________________________ Doc # __________________________ Private Bag 713, Stratford Telephone 06-765 7127 Fax 06-765 5097 consents@trc.govt.nz
land value of $100,000 will pay $138.85 in total regional council rates (see highlighted example below). Commercial and industrial property Capital value of property: $200,000 $300,000 $500,000 $750,000 $1,000,000 Land value of property: $50,000 $117.22 $144.04 $197.68 $264.73 $331.78 $100,000 $124.81 $151.63 $205.27 $272.32 $339.37 $150,000 $132.39 $159.21 $212.85 $279.90 $346.95 $300,000 $155.14 $181.96 $235.60 $302.65 $369.70 $500,000 $185.47 $212.29
Sally Gaw and Graham McBride for Tasman District Council through a Foundation for Research Science and Technology Envirolink grant. Sally is a lecturer in environmental chemistry at the University of Canterbury. She has ten years experience in managing contaminated land and was a member of the Ministry for the Environment’s Pesticide Advisory Group. Graham is a farmer with national and international experience with managing legacy chemicals from agriculture. He initiated research into sheep
will not decrease the visual clarity of water by more than 50% outside a 50 metre radius zone of mixing; • No contaminant will be released into coastal water; • Activity complies with general standards in Section 4.4; • At least one working day before maintenance commences, the Taranaki Regional Council is informed that the activity is to occur. Permitted Placement of an outfall structure B1.2 • Structure has an internal diameter of 600 mm or less and extends 1 metre or
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QUICK FACTS Giant kokopu were the first Galaxiidae species to be discovered and its unique colouring was compared to the profusion of stars in the galaxy, earning it the name Galaxias. Giant kokopu (Galaxias argenteus) Number 16 TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL Biodiversity Section Ph: 06 765 7127 Fax: 06 765 5097 Email: info@trc.govt.nz www.trc.govt.nz Working with people — caring for Taranaki
organization. Keep your dogs under control in areas where kiwi may be present. Use raised sets for leg hold possum traps where kiwi are present. Covenant areas of native bush to help protect kiwi habitat Report sightings, calls and sign to the Taranaki Regional Council. Western brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) Number 9 TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL Environment Services Ph: 06 765