Dry conditions in South Taranaki caused by the current La Nina weather pattern could mean further restrictions on how much water can be taken from rivers, Taranaki Regional Council has warned. The environmental watchdog is keeping a close eye on rainfall levels, soil moisture, river flows and climate across the region, with most of the Council’s monitoring sites recording less rain than usual over the last three months. Council data for the lowest rainfall sites shows Pātea recorded 61% of
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them, nor Tickets issued by that Council anywhere the Bee Scheme still operates. 69
At Scheme Expiry we must provide a means by which you can use Bee Card Value but not Tickets after Scheme Expiry for Transport Services similar to those available under the Bee Scheme, which may be confined to such of our cities and regions as you would normally use Transport Services in, and which may have a time limit for use of notless than three months from Scheme Expiry.
Before Scheme Expiry, each Council must
If you live and/or work in Waitara, The Valley in New Plymouth, Ōkato, Ōpunake or Waitōtara, your property/workplace is within one of the Taranaki Regional Council’s flood control schemes. River Control & Flood Protection Bylaw
A Council bylaw addresses protection of its river control and flood protection assets. More information on River Control & Flood Protection bylaw This page explains what’s involved in these schemes, what they’re designed to withstand, and what flood risks may remain. The
Smart Card).
Showing the 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
appropriate management. The Council is committed to ongoing work with landowners to ensure Taranaki’s land resources remain healthy and productive in the long term. We offer a range of advice and support on farming practices that can greatly reduce the impact of human activity soil productivity and health. Downloads Soil Health (2.3 MB pdf) Biological response of earthworms and soil microbes associated with drilling mud wastes in the Taranaki Region (1.5 MB pdf) Cadmium concentrations in shallow Taranaki
has included opportunities for the public, tangata whenua, other councils, the primary sector and industry to make submissions, Environment Court mediation and approval by the Regional Council’s councillors before being signed off by the Minister of Conservation. Anyone wanting to know about the rules can download the Coast Plan here while those planning a permitted activity should contact the Council by submitting an online form here.
Nominations are now open for the 30th Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards, which feature revamped categories that better reflect what matters to people across the region. The annual awards aim to honour super-powered initiatives within our region that contribute significantly to protecting and enhancing the Taranaki environment. Changes include the addition of new categories such as Youth Environmental Leader, Environmental Action in Water Quality Improvement and Environmental Action
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 student is involved) will be contacted to take action.
Eat, chew gum or smoke on the bus.
Sit or stand in step-wells or on armrests, or place feet on the back of the
Approved by: M J Nield, Director - Corporate Services
Document: 3281272
Recommendations
That Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee meeting of the
Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council Boardroom, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
on 6 May 2024 at 10.30am
b) notes recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on Tuesday 14 May
2024.