of a
regulatory nature. These provide the essential standards and
certainty for the community. Others focus more on
voluntary measures with appropriate and ongoing support.
All the Council’s activities are aimed at working to ensure
the standards and goals we have set as a community are
achieved so that we all enjoy a sustainable and prosperous
future.
With these comments in mind, the following report
highlights some of the achievements of the Council during
the year.
HEALTHY
point we ask that you:
The vision is clear. Taranaki’s community, biodiversity and economy will thrive
by removing rats, possums and stoats. Our region will become a haven for
nativewildlife, plants and people, as we work towards being predator-free
by 2050. The healthier environment will enrich lives, taking Taranaki forward.
Towards Predator-Free Taranaki is a trailblazing project that aims to remove
introduced predators from urban, rural and conservation land across our region.
flora and fauna.
Today, the garden encompasses 360 hectares,
holding nearly 300 taxa from the genus
Rhododendron, and with more than 21 kilometres
of walkways through New Zealand’s native
rainforest. Although the Taranaki Regional Council
now manages the garden day-to-day, we still hold
true to our original purpose, maintaining a close
partnership with the TRC and contributing
practically and financially to conserve and grow
Pukeiti’s unique plant collection. We also actively
provide
Southlink services will be free all day. Plus, Bee Cards (normally $5) will be free from participating Taranaki retailers while stocks last. Taranaki Regional Council Transport Engagement Manager Cheryl Gazley says it’s a great chance for people to try the bus or enjoy a free ride if they’re already regular users. “This is our way of saying thanks to the people who use the bus every day and an invitation to anyone who hasn’t tried it before. Buses are a simple, hassle-free way to get around, and this is
required identification if claiming a discounted fare when boarding.
Reporting any mistreatment or damage to property.
Following the instructions of any bus driver, Regional Council Officer, security or police officer.
Understanding and respecting the rights of other people using or waiting for a bus at a designated area.
You must not: Threaten, bully, harass or cause physical or verbal harm to others (this includes other passengers and pedestrians or people in other vehicles). Police or schools (if a
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Schedule 5B – Sites of significance to Māori and associated values
This schedule identifies known sites with special cultural, spiritual, historical and traditional associations located within the CMA. The Taranaki Regional Council is committed to working
with iwi o Taranaki to identify all culturally significant sites that are located within the CMA. Site locations are
encourages and involves:
−−−− reading for meaning, pleasure and information
−−−− silent, independent reading
−−−− development of comprehension before, during and after reading
−−−− conferences at set places which provide opportunities for discussion, problem
solving, questioning and goal setting
−−−− support from the group, teacher or reading buddy
−−−− students to make personal responses to the text
−−−− links to the class reading programme using other resources
relevant objectives or policies.
The Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki
The purpose of this Plan is to assist the Taranaki Regional Council to promote the sustainable management of
fresh water resources of the region.
Relevant Policies Commentary
3.1.2 & 3.1.3 Relating to the protection and enhancement of natural, ecological and amenity values of
freshwater and wetlands.
3.1.4 & 3.1.5 Relating to protecting rivers and streams with natural, ecological and amenity values of
settlements on the Taranaki coast. It was here that the German reformed missionary, Johann
Riemenschneider lived amongst Ngāti Moeahu and established a mission station a little further inland.
Warea was also the kāinga of Te Whiti during the time of Riemenschneider’s occupation. In 1858 a census
of Māori villages along the Taranaki coast recorded 126 people living at Warea. In 1860 however, the HMS
Niger opened fire with guns and 24 pounder rockets in the village. People appeared in great
Flood defences protecting The Valley in New Plymouth have been strengthened by Taranaki Regional Council following the major weather event which hit the region in early July. The $350,000 work has been completed after the Waiwhakaiho River was inundated on 3 July and a 45-metre stretch of the berm adjacent to the stopbank near Mitre 10 Mega was washed away. The project got under way before a second weather event hit the region on 11 July and has included adding 1,800 tonnes of rock and bank